Pcs Phone Nokia 3588 User Guide

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feature that lets you press one key to access messages and 
bypasses the need for you to enter your 
 
pass code).
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
For more information about using your voicemail, see Using 
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Getting Help
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number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. 
(Normal airtime usage will apply.)
To access this information:
Press   .
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PCS Directory Assistance
PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, 
including residential, business, and government listings; 
assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, 
restaurant, shopping, and major local event...

Section 2
Understanding Your 
PCS Phone 

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Section 2A
Your PCS Phone: The Basics
In This Section

Front View of Phone

Viewing the Display Screen

Features of Your PCS Phone (Nokia 3588i)

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Using the Battery and Charger

Displaying Your Phone Number

Making and Answering Calls
our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life 
and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and 
information that are important to you. This...

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Front View of Phone
4. Signal 
Indicator
6. Talk Key
8. Charger Jack14.   Whip 
Antenna
12.  End call Key 5. Left and Right 
Selection Keys
7. Speaker1. On/Off Button
3. Display Screen
9. Microphone13.   Battery 
Strength 
Indicator
2. Universal 
Headset Jack
15.   Earpiece
11.   Four-way 
Navigation 
Key
10.  Pop-Port 
Accessory 
Connector 

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Key Functions
1. On/Off Button: Turns your phone on or off.
2. Universal Headset Jack: Provides connection for a universal 
2.5-mm headset.
3. Display Screen: Displays phone status icons and menu items.
4. Signal Indicator: Indicates signal strength.
5. Left and Right Selection Key: Lets you select the prompts that 
appear on the display screen directly above these keys. Key 
actions change according to the screen you’re viewing...

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Viewing the Display Screen
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen.

shows your current signal strength. (The more lines 
you have, the stronger your signal)

No service means your phone cannot find a signal.

 tells you a call is in progress.

 indicates you are “roaming” off the enhanced 
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

 indicates you have voicemail messages waiting. Press 
and hold  to call your...

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Features of Your PCS Phone (Nokia 3588i)
Congratulations on the purchase of your  PCS Phone 
(Nokia
 3588i). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and 
reliable. It also offers many significant features and service 
options:

Easy to operate keypad featuring a four-way navigation 
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Large, high-resolution color display screen for text and 
images (
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New keypad design with large fonts and bright white...

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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
Press the power button  on top of your phone for 
2 two seconds to turn on your phone.
Once your phone is on, it displays “Searching for service” that 
indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your 
phone finds a signal, it automatically enters the standby mode—
the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin 
making and receiving calls.
If your...

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When the battery charge is getting low, the “Battery low. Please 
recharge” message is displayed on your screen, and the phone 
sounds a warning tone. When the battery has become too weak 
to operate your phone, the message “Switching off. Please 
recharge” is displayed on your screen.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, and vibrate mode affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to watch your...