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 
Vo i c e m a i l   o n  p a g e  7 9.
Getting Help
Visit Our Web Site
Stop by www.sprintpcs.com and sign on to get up-to-date 
information on PCS Services, options, and more.
You can also:

Review coverage maps

Learn how to use voicemail

Access your account information

Purchase accessories

Add additional options to your service plan

Check out frequently asked questions

And more
Reaching PCS Customer Solutions
You can reach PCS Customer Solutions by:

Dialing    on your PCS Phone

Signing on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com

Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer 
customers), 1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay 
customers), or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)

Writing to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O. Box 8077,  
London, KY 40742
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing 
information on your PCS Account. This information includes 
balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and the  
						

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number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. 
(Normal airtime usage will apply.)
To access this information:
Press   .
Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets.
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 information. There 
is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime.
Press    .
PCS Operator Services
PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect 
calls or calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
Press  .
For more information or to see the latest in products and 
services, visit us online at 
www.sprintpcs.com.
Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate markets. 
						

							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 section guides you 
through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.Y 
						

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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 and 
do not appear if there is no corresponding action available.
6. Talk Key: Dials outgoing and answers incoming calls.
7. Speaker: Lets you hear phone tones and ringers.
8. Charger Jack: Connects the phone to a battery charger.
9. Microphone: Transmits your voice.
10. Pop-Port™ Accessory Connector: Provides connection to 
your personal computer or laptop computer and car kit, as 
well as to other accessories.
11. Four-way Navigation Key: Lets you scroll through menu 
screens, highlight menu items, navigate through your 
calendar, and read notifications in your inbox. From the 
standby mode,

Press  to view your profiles.

Press  to view your contacts list.

Press  to create a message.

Press  to view your calendar.
12. End call Key: Ends calls and clears text from display screen.
13. Battery Strength Indicator: Indicates battery strength.
14. Whip Antenna: Improves reception in weak signal areas.
15. Earpiece: Lets you hear voices and automated prompts. 
						

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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 voicemail box.

 indicates that your phone’s ringers or warning tones 
have been silenced.

 indicates that your Vibrating alert is activated.

 indicates that Keyguard is activated.

 indicates that the Alarm is set.

 indicates that a headset is connected.

 indicates that the phone is in a hands-free car kit.

  indicates that Predictive text mode is on.

 indicates that Location Info Sharing (GPS) is set to 
share your location with the network only during 
emergency calls.

 indicates that Location Info Sharing (GPS) is set to share 
your location with the network whenever the phone is 
turned on and activated.
Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. 
						

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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 
(
page 8)

Large, high-resolution color display screen for text and 
images (
page 8)

New keypad design with large fonts and bright white 
backlighting for easy location of keys under any lighting 
conditions (
page 8)

Internal phone vibration to silently alert you of incoming 
calls (
page 27)

Location Info Sharing for choosing when to share your 
location with the network (
page 30)

Tri-mode capability for providing access to other PCS Digital 
and Analog Networks where Sprint has implemented 
roaming agreements (
page 40)

A Contacts list for storing and retrieving phone numbers of 
your friends and contacts (
page 56)

A built-in organizer for scheduling alerts that remind you of 
important events (
page 65)

Space for up to 500 Contacts list entries with support for 
multiple numbers and addresses in each entry (
page 60)

A recorder to record and store up to 60 seconds of personal 
notes to yourself (
page 75)

Caller Identification (page 85)

PCS Voice CommandSM for dialing phone numbers by 
speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone 
number (
page 95) 
						

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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 phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of 
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. 
When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to the 
standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal 
periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a 
search for PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is 
turned on).
Ti p : The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone Off
Press  for a few seconds until you see “Goodbye” on 
the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the 
battery charger is connected).
Using the Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. 
It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. 
The battery provides approximately 3 hours of continuous 
digital talk time (1 hour in analog) or approximately 12 days of 
continuous digital standby time (1 day in analog). 
						

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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 phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, replace the battery, or to access your 
phone’s ESN (electronic serial number), you must first remove 
the phone’s back cover.
Note: Turn the phone off before removing the phone cover.
To remove the back cover, press the release button, press your 
thumb against the thumb grip, and slide the entire back cover 
up and over the whip antenna
.
To install the battery:
1.Insert the battery at a 45-degree angle with the label side 
facing up into the cavity on the back of the phone. The 
metal contacts must be aligned with and connected to the 
metal prongs.