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Section 3B. Web and Data 173
Data Services FAQs
How will I know when my phone is ready for data service?
Your user name (for example, bsmith01@sprintpcs.com)
will be displayed when you access
Main Menu > Settings
> Phone Info > Phone Number.
How do I sign in for the first time?
You are automatically signed in to access data services
when you turn on your phone.
How do I know when my phone is connected to data services?
Your phone automatically connects when data service
is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone
will also display the or indicator.
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?
Since DDTM is off by default, you can receive incoming
callas or SMS messages while in a data transmission
session.
When is my data connection active?
Your connection is active when data is being
transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls
go directly to voicemail. When active, the or
indicator animates on your phone’s display screen.
When is my data connection dormant?
If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection
goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice
calls are allowed. (The connection may become active
again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended
period of time, the connection will terminate.
Can I sign out of data services?
You can sign out without turning off your phone;
however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use
other data services. While signed out, you can still
place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use
other voice services. You may sign in again at any time.
To sign out, go to
Main Menu > Settings > More... > Data >
On/Off in your phone’s menu.
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