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Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 16
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
ᮣ Press .
Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for Service” which
indicates 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. 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).
Turning Your Device Off
To turn your device off:
ᮣ Press and hold for two seconds until you see the
powering down animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the
battery is charging).
Tip:
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you
are in an area where there is no signal.