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T608 Preliminary One Sprint. Many Solutions. SM PCS Service www.sprintpcs.com Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo and all other trademarks listed herein are registered trade marks of Sprint Communications Company, L.P., used under license. Printed in the U.S.A.
T608 Preliminary Table of Contents How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information . . . . . . . . . . ii Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Basics of Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1. Your New PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Your Phone’s Features . .
T608 Preliminary Retrieving Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Accessing Voicemail From Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Displaying Numeric Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 9. PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T608 Preliminary How to Use This Guide Welcome — you’ve made the right choice The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless call you make. With PCS Service, we give you what you really want from a wireless service provider – clear calls, easy-tounderstand service plans, and self-servicing options for managing your account. All this is designed to make your life easier and worry free.
T608 Preliminary Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information This guide covers the basics, but your phone is capable of performing a variety of advanced services. To learn how to use all the advanced features of your phone and service, visit www.sprintpcs.com and log on. Then, click on “Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions.” There you’ll have access to your complete phone user’s guide and you can also take an online phone tutorial.
T608 Preliminary Getting Started Activating and Using PCS Service 1
T608 Preliminary Getting Started 1 Have these things ready before you call to activate • Your PCS Phone (Make sure it’s fully charged) • Your Social Security number or your driver’s license number • Your Electronic Serial Number (also known as ESN; refer to step 5 to locate the number) • The city and state where your phone will be primarily used • A pen 2 Setting up your service — You choose the way The two fastest ways: • Visit us online at activate.sprintpcs.com. • From your PCS Phone, press softkey).
T608 Preliminary 3 PCS Service Areas Interested in where you can use your new phone? Check out the most up-to-date coverage maps at www.sprintpcs.com. Your PCS Account Password My Account Password is: _______________________ You’ll use this number when managing your account on www.sprintpcs.com and with PCS Customer Service Solutions. Your default password is the last four digits of your Social Security number.
T608 Preliminary Getting Started 5 Finding Your Phone’s ESN If you set up service using your PCS Phone, the network automatically communicates the ESN to us. You’ll only need this number when you’re setting up service online at activate.sprintpcs.com or calling us from a phone other than your new PCS Phone. The ESN, or Electronic Serial Number, is an 11-digit number written on the barcode sticker attached to the phone. To find it, remove the phone’s battery.
T608 Preliminary 6 PCS Clear Pay Program (This section may not apply to you. If not, skip to section 7.) 䡺You are on the PCS Clear Pay Program. Easy steps to follow to help keep you enjoying your new PCS Service There are two easy payment options: • Make a payment at any Western Union location using the Swiftpay form. To find the nearest location, dial Call (left softkey) from your PCS Phone. (Transaction fee applies; payment is credited to your account within 12 hours.
T608 Preliminary Getting Started How we will help you keep your service turned on: • In the event that your service has been turned off, you will receive a text message stating: “Your PCS Service has been turned off. Press to make a payment and turn service on.” • The first time your service has been turned off you will be connected to a live PCS Clear Pay Program Specialist who will explain why your service has been turned off.
T608 Preliminary 7 Understanding Your PCS Service Plan Voice Usage: PCS Free & Clear Plans Total Voice Minutes in my PCS Free & Clear Plan: ___ • Anytime Minutes:_____________________________ • Night & Weekend Minutes (M-Th 9pm-7am, F 9pm-M 7am): ________________ Each additional voice minute (overage): __________¢ Other: _______________________________________ Long distance is included in my plan: 䡺 Yes 䡺 No Getting Started Monthly service charge: $ ______________________ 7
T608 Preliminary Getting Started Voice Usage: PCS Free & Clear Area-Wide Plans Total Voice Minutes in my PCS Free & Clear Area-Wide Plan: ________________________________ • Anytime Minutes:_____________________________ • Night & Weekend Minutes (M-Th 9pm-7am, F 9pm-M 7am): ________________ Monthly service charge: $ ______________________ Each additional voice minute (overage): __________¢ Other:________________________________________ Long distance is included in my plan: 䡺 Yes 䡺 No Per-minute charge for c
T608 Preliminary PCS Vision Usage 䡺 Your plan includes PCS Vision. Megabytes included in plan: ______ (sent or received) Per kilobyte overage: ______ (sent or received) 䡺 Your plan includes PCS Vision and you have opted to subscribe to additional megabytes at $______ per month. This includes ______ additional megabytes (sent or received).
T608 Preliminary Getting Started SM PCS Advantage Agreement : 䡺 I have agreed to a PCS Advantage Agreement. ___ 1 Year ___ 2 Year 䡺 I have opted not to sign a PCS Advantage Agreement.
T608 Preliminary 8 Your New PCS Phone Number and User Name PCS Phone Number Your user name is automatically assigned to you. Your user name, which resembles an email address (for example, name@sprintpcs.com), is used with PCS Email and two-way messaging services.
T608 Preliminary Getting Started 9 Understanding Your PCS Invoice • Your first invoice will arrive within a few days.
T608 Preliminary 10 Quick, easy options to manage your account With PCS Customer Solutions, you can visit www.sprintpcs.com or use your PCS Phone to access Claire, your virtual service representative. She’ll guide you to the information you need. • View the details of your PCS Service Plan • Find out how many minutes you have used and how many minutes are remaining in your plan • View your current and previous three months invoices, including the call detail Getting Started Visit www.sprintpcs.
T608 Preliminary Getting Started Press Call (left softkey)* on your PCS Phone and Claire will respond with the following: • A summary of your rate plan • Minutes and/or megabytes remaining in your plan for the current invoice cycle • Information about your most recent invoice • When your last payment was received • The option to make a payment *Normal airtime charges will apply when calling Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. 14 .
T608 Preliminary Basics of Your PCS Phone 15
Basics T608 Preliminary Your New PCS Phone 1. Power 2. Volume Keys 3. Left Softkey 6. Right Softkey 4. Option 7. Clear 8. Navigation Joystick 5. */Shift 9.
T608 Preliminary Your Phone’s Features 1. Power: Press and hold to power the phone on or off. 2. Volume Keys: Increase or decrease the volume of the earpiece during a call. Scroll through menu icons, lists and text. Press and hold to use voice commands. Press up or down once to mute the ring signal when receiving a call. 3. Left Softkey: Make and answer calls. Select an icon, item or option. 4. Options: Display a list of options. 5. */Shift: Enters an asterisk.
Basics T608 Preliminary Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone ON 䊳 Press for two seconds. The phone will display “Searching for Service” until it locates a signal, then it will automatically enter standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you’re ready to begin making and receiving calls. Turning Your Phone OFF 䊳 18 Press for two seconds until the screen reads “Powering Off.
T608 Preliminary Using the Battery and Charger Installing the Battery 1. Locate the two slots at the bottom of the battery chamber. 2. Locate the two tabs on the bottom of the battery. 3. Orient the battery with the label facing away from the phone. 5 4 Basics 4. Insert the tabs into the slots at the bottom of the battery chamber. 5. Press on the top of the battery until it clicks into place. 6. Locate the notches along each side of the back of the phone. 7.
Basics T608 Preliminary Removing the Battery 1. Ensure that the phone is turned off. 2. Press down on the top-center of the back cover using both thumbs. 3 3. Slide the back cover toward the bottom of the phone until it releases from the notches in the phone. 4. Lift the cover off of the phone. 5. Hold the phone over your open hand and press the battery latch to release the battery.
T608 Preliminary Charging the Battery It is vital that you use only Sprint-approved chargers. Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty. To use the charger provided with your phone: 1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. Basics 2. Insert the other end of the charger into the charger jack on the phone. The yellow ring around the jack corresponds with the yellow tip on the charger. 䊳 Do not attempt to insert anything else into the charger jack.
Basics T608 Preliminary Making and Answering Calls Making Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number. If you make a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time or press and hold to erase the entire number. 3. Press Call (left softkey). 4. When you’re finished, press End (right softkey). Answering Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail. 2. When your phone rings or vibrates, answer the call by pressing Answer (left softkey).
T608 Preliminary Controlling Your Roaming Experience Your phone is dual-band, which means you can make and receive calls while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and you can also roam on other networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers. To learn more about roaming, visit www.sprintpcs.com. Your phone has several features that let you control your roaming experience. Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode 1.
T608 Preliminary Basics Call Guard Call Guard reminds you when you are making or receiving a roaming call and requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering roaming calls. These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. To Turn Call Guard On: 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey) and scroll to Settings ( ). 2. Select Roaming. 3. Select Call Guard. 4.
T608 Preliminary Internal Phone Book Saving Phone Numbers 1. From standby mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press and select Add Number. 3. Select New Contact. 4. Select a number type and press Select (left softkey). 5. Press Edit (left softkey), enter a name for entry and press OK (left softkey). 6. Press Exit (right softkey) and Yes (left softkey) to save the new entry. Making a Call From Your Internal Phonebook Basics Note: Follow the instructions on the display to add a voice tag for the new entry.
T608 Preliminary Basics Changing Your Phone’s Settings Changing the Greeting 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey) and scroll to Settings ( ). 2. Select Display. 3. Select User Greeting. 4. Select one of the following: 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 Select Sony Ericsson and press Select (left softkey) for the default animation. Select My animation, highlight the animation you want and press Select (left softkey). Select Greeting Text, enter the text you want as a greeting and press Select (left softkey).
T608 Preliminary Sending and Receiving Messages Setting Up Voicemail 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to create your pass code and record your greeting. Retrieving Voicemail Messages 䊳 Press and hold . Follow the system prompts. Accessing Voicemail From Another Phone 1. Dial your PCS Phone Number. 2. Press when voicemail answers. Displaying Numeric Pages 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey) and scroll to Messaging ( ). Basics 3. Enter your pass code. 2.
Basics T608 Preliminary PCS Service Features Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: 䊳 Press Flash (left softkey). This puts the first call on hold and answers the second call. To switch between calls, press Flash (left softkey) again. – or – 䊳 Press End (right softkey) to end your first call. To answer the incoming call, press Answer (left softkey). Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward your calls to another number.
T608 Preliminary Three-Way Calling Talk to two different people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press Call (left softkey). 2. Once you have established the connection, dial the second number you wish to call and press Flash (left softkey). This puts the first call on hold and dials the second number. 3.
Basics T608 Preliminary Making a call with PCS Voice Command 1. Press Call (left softkey). 2. You’ll hear a tone followed by the prompt “Ready.” 3. After the prompt, say “Call” and the name of the person or the number you want called. 4. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify. Say “Yes” to call the number or person. Say “No” to cancel. Accessing information using PCS Voice Command 1. Press Call (left softkey). 2. Say “Call the Web.” 3.
T608 Preliminary PCS Vision SM Getting Started With PCS Vision To sign up for PCS Vision services or access complete instructions, visit www.sprintpcs.com/manage where you may download your phone’s complete user’s guide or take a tutorial. Launching PCS Vision 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey), scroll to Web ( ) and select Launch. Tip: Selecting Always Auto-Connect configures your phone to bypass the Basics 2.
Basics T608 Preliminary PCS Vision Features With PCS Vision services, you will have access to additional features, better performance, faster Internet connections, and a wider variety of online services. Features such as Web access, graphically-enriched games, and sending/receiving digital images will be available through the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. [AVAILABILITY OF PCS VISION FEATURES IS PHONE-SPECIFIC.
T608 Preliminary Screen Savers Download a unique image to use as a screen saver or assign specific images to numbers in your address book to make it easy to tell who’s calling. Accessing PCS Vision Features User Name Your user name is automatically assigned to you. Your user name, which resembles an email address (for example, name@sprintpcs.com), is used with PCS Email and two-way messaging services.
Basics T608 Preliminary PCS Vision Symbols on Your Screen Phone is not currently able to access PCS Vision service features. Connection is active (data is being transferred). Outgoing calls can be made, but incoming calls go directly to voicemail. Connected, but voice calls can be sent or received. PCS Vision Billing Information See your service plan for details on PCS Vision billing.
T608 Preliminary Your Phone’s Special Features With PCS you can personalize your phone using downloadable ringer sounds and screen savers. You can also download games and applications that you can use on your phone. Downloading Sounds, Screensavers and More The steps required to download a sound, screensaver, game or application are similar. To Download: 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey) and scroll to Downloads ( ). 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 Games Sounds Screensavers Applications Basics 2.
Basics T608 Preliminary To pick a ringer sound: 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey) and scroll to Settings ( ). 2. Select Sounds, then select Set Ring Sound. 3. Select Choose to display a list of available sounds. 4. Highlight the sound you want to use and press Select (left softkey): To pick a message sound: 1. From standby mode, press Menu (right softkey) and scroll to Settings ( ). 2. Select Sounds, then select Set Message Sounds. 3.
T608 Preliminary Accessories for Your Phone Standard Battery Provides up to 3 hours of continuous talk time or up to 300 hours of continuous standby time. Advanced Vehicle Hands-Free Kit Charges your phone and allows you to operate your phone hands-free so you can drive safely. Bluetooth Hands-Free Safety and convenience of a hands-free without the cord. Standard/Wall Chargers Charge your phone from any AC outlet. Available with 2.5 mm barrel connector or 3 V system connector.
Basics T608 Preliminary How to Order These and other accessories are available for purchase at your local Sprint Store. You can also call the PCS Accessory Hotline (1-800-974-2221), or visit www.sprintpcs.com or www.sonyericsson.com. Next day delivery is offered in select areas.
T608 Preliminary Performance and Safety Important Information About Your Phone and Service 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.
Basics T608 Preliminary consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protections and Measurements (NCRP). Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䊳 Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. 䊳 Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.
T608 Preliminary 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary.
Basics T608 Preliminary Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
T608 Preliminary Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery Basics The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䊳 Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. 䊳 In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
Basics T608 Preliminary Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
T608 Preliminary Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information Terms and Conditions of Services (Effective as of August 1, 2002 until replaced) Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for PCS Services. For the most current version of the terms and conditions, please visit our Web site at www.sprintpcs.
Basics T608 Preliminary may request that you provide us with any information we reasonably require to determine whether you qualify for Services. Services in some areas are managed and provided under contract with Sprint by independent Affiliates with access to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Some Services may not be available or may operate differently in certain Affiliate markets. Credit Verification. You must have and keep satisfactory credit to receive and continue to receive Services.
T608 Preliminary or prepayments, or be subject to an account spending limit, before Services are activated or maintained. Changing Service Plans. If you are on a Non-Term Service Plan, you may change to a different Service Plan for which you qualify. Any change is effective at the start of your next full invoicing cycle unless otherwise specified by us at the time that you place your change order.
Basics T608 Preliminary other than that authorized by us, or transfer the Number to any other individual or entity. Phone Activation Fee. You may be required to pay a non-refundable phone activation fee when you activate a new Number, have us switch a Number to a different phone, have your current Number changed, we activate a different phone on your existing account or your Service Plan says so.
T608 Preliminary Basics wireless device, rather than for airtime used, even for certain PCS Vision voice services. As long as your PCS Phone or other wireless device is connected to the enhanced (Third Generation) Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you will be incurring data usage charges. You cannot receive incoming calls while using third generation services. Data packet usage will be measured in kilobytes and will be rounded up to the next whole kilobyte.
Basics T608 Preliminary placed through the PCS Voice Command feature. Airtime and applicable long distance charges for a call completed from your Number using the PCS Voice Command feature begin when you press or activate the TALK or similar key(s) and end when your call is terminated by hitting the END key or by returning to the PCS Voice Command platform.
T608 Preliminary Payment. If you have authorized payment for Services or equipment by credit card or by debiting a bank account, no additional notice or consent is required before we invoice the credit card or debit the bank account for all amounts due to us or billed by us on behalf of a third party. You must promptly notify us of any change in your invoicing address or of the credit card or bank account used for payment.
Basics T608 Preliminary Late Payment Charges. Payment is past due if we do not receive it by the due date shown on your invoice. Any payment for Services and equipment not made when due accrues late charges until paid at the rate of 5% per month or at the highest rate allowed by law. Acceptance of late or partial payments (even if marked “paid in full”) does not waive our right to collect all amounts that you owe us.
T608 Preliminary Termination. General. Regardless of whether you have a Non-Term or a Term Service Plan, we may terminate or suspend Services to you without liability (1) if you breach any provision of this Agreement (including if you fail to pay any charges for Services), or (2) if you fail to pay any charges due us for equipment or otherwise. If you promptly cure the breach, we may, but are not obligated to, reactivate Services to you.
Basics T608 Preliminary PCS Clear Pay Program. If we agree to provide Services to you as a PCS Clear Pay Program customer, we may suspend Services to your Number without prior notice to you immediately when your bill becomes past due. Even if your bill is not past due, we may suspend services if your unpaid usage exceeds $125 or another amount to be determined by your past credit or usage history.
T608 Preliminary Basics PCS Affiliate markets. Use of PCS Wireless Web Services requires a wireless Internet-ready PCS Phone or certain other equipment (or both) and is subject to any memory, storage or other limitation in the phone or other equipment. The Caller ID blocking feature is not available when using PCS Wireless Web Services.
Basics T608 Preliminary Other Terms Applicable to PCS Vision Usage. Use of PCS Vision Services requires the purchase of separate third generation wireless compatible phone or other device and is subject to any software, memory, storage or other limitation in the phone or other equipment. Not all applications and services work, or work the same, on all third generation wireless phones and devices.
T608 Preliminary Interruption of Service. We may give credit for a continuous interruption of Services for more than 24 hours on a case-by-case basis. Interruptions caused by your negligent or willful actions, or by failure of equipment or service not provided by us, or by causes beyond our reasonable control, do not qualify for credit.
Basics T608 Preliminary You are responsible for all charges for Services provided to the Number for the lost or stolen equipment before you notify us of the loss or theft. We will deactivate Services to the Number upon notification to us of any loss or theft. You may be required to provide evidence of the loss or theft (for example, a police report or sworn statement).
T608 Preliminary interruptions, delays, errors, or defects) does not exceed (1) in cases related to a specific piece of equipment, the prorated MRC for Services to the piece of equipment during the affected period, or (2) in cases not related to a specific piece of equipment, the prorated MRCs for Services to you during the affected period.
Basics T608 Preliminary k) any act or omission of any third party or independent contractor that offers products or services in conjunction with or through the Services; or l) your negligent or intentional act or omission. NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES.
T608 Preliminary HOWEVER, NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL PRECLUDE THE CUSTOMER FROM RESOLVING ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT HE OR SHE OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO PURSUE. A single arbitrator engaged in the practice of law will conduct the arbitration.
Choice of Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by and must be construed under federal law and the laws of the State of Notes Kansas, without regard to choice of law principles. You agree to submit yourself to the personal jurisdiction of the courts in the State ________________________________________________________ of Kansas. General.
T608 Preliminary The following provisions are not generally applicable and apply only to customers whose Service Plans include these terms: Traveling. If you are making or receiving calls outside your Home Service Area but on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may be charged for Services at a “travel” rate for both outgoing and incoming traveling calls. Long distance charges may not be included in the travel rate.
Basics T608 Preliminary What We Will Do If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under normal use and service, due to defects in design, materials, or workmanship, Sony Ericsson authorized distributors or service partners, in the country where you purchased the Product, will, at their option, either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
T608 Preliminary 4. Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services, or range of that system. 5. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorized person. 6.
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.
