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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service 3
Getting Started
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Getting Started With
Sprint PCS Service
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up
service for your Sprint PCS
®
Phone, including unlocking and
activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and contacting
Sprint PCS for assistance. Once you have completed this section, you’re
ready to explore the advanced features of your new phone.
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press .
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Searching” indicating that your
phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it
automatically enters 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 (indicated by and the
text; “Power Save Mode”). When a signal is found, your phone
automatically returns to Standby mode.
In power save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for
Sprint PCS service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned ON).
Tip: 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 and hold until you see “Powering Off” on the display
screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.
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