Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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Setting Up Service
In This Section

Getting Started With PCS Service

Setting Up Voicemail

Getting Help
his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for 
your PCS Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, 
setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with 
your PCS Service.
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Getting Started With PCS Service
Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it 
probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide 
included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1.Press and hold   to turn the phone on.
2.The System Lockout screen is displayed.
3.Enter your four-digit lock code using the on screen keyboard or 
Graffiti writing area.
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either 
your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of 
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Activating Your Phone
To activate your phone, follow the directions in the Start Here Guide that 
was included with your phone. Or visit 
http://activate.sprintpcs.com and 
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to 
voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will 
want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
PCS Phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
1.From the Phone main menu, tap  .
2.Select Messages and tap Voicemail.
3.The Voicemail screen is displayed.
4.Tap the Listen button.
5.Follow the message prompts to setup your voicemail.
Or:
1.Press and hold   to connect to voicemail.
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
Getting Help
Visit Our Website
Stop by www.sprintpcs.com 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

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

Pressing     on your PCS Phone.

Signing on to your account at http://www.sprintpcs.com.

Calling us toll free at 1-888-211-4721 (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 free access to invoicing 
information on your PCS Account. This information includes balance 
due, payment received, invoicing cycle and the amount of minutes used 
since your last invoicing cycle. Follow these steps 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 and shopping 
information 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 a third party.

Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us 
online at 
www.sprintpcs.com. 
						

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Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate markets. 
						

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Understanding Your Phone 14
Section 2
Understanding Your 
Phone 
						

							Section 2: Understanding Your 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 Phone

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Using the Battery and Charger

Installing the Software from the Installation CD

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 will guide you through the basics of 
your phone and you’ll be on your way to using it in no time.
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Front View of Phone 
						

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1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller.
2.  Position Location Indicator: This icon is displayed when the 
Position Location feature is enabled on your phone.
3. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by 
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal 
strength.
4. Date Book: Automatically launches the Date Book and allows you to 
schedule an event.
5. Address Book: Automatically launches the Address Book and allows 
you to save names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and 
other information about your personal or business contacts.
6. Application Launcher: The Application Launcher displays the icons 
of the applications loaded on your phone.
7.  Volume Up/Down Key: Adjust the ringer volume in standby mode. 
Adjust the voice volume during a call. Volume Keys also mute the 
ringer during an incoming call. Moves page to page in Palm OS
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applications.
8. Menu Launcher: The Menu Launcher displays the menu options 
associated with the screen that is displayed on the phone.
9.  Up/Down Scroll Keys: Allows you to scroll up or down or to choose 
different options in applications.
10. OK Key: Pressing the OK key accepts the highlighted choice when 
navigating through the menu.
11. TALK Key: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, tap the key once 
to display the call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will dial 
the last number in the call log.
12. Menu Key: Pressing this key will automatically display the Menu 
options associated with the screen displayed on the phone.
13. Headset Jack: (located in the bottom left side of the phone below 
the Menu key.) Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, 
convenient hands-free conversations.