Sprint Nextel PG86100 Cell Phone User Manual


 
1A. Setting Up Service 3
Setting Up Service
Replace the battery compartment cover, making
sure all the locking tabs are seated and there are
no gaps around the cover.
2. Press to turn the device on.
If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
If your device is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Device” for more information.
3. Make your first call.
Tap .
Use the onscreen keypad to enter a phone
number.
Tap .
Activating Your Device
If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is
probably activated and ready to use.
If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new
Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to
activate automatically. To confirm your activation,
make a phone call.
If you received your device in the mail and you are
activating a new device for an existing number on your
account, you will need to go online to activate your
new device.
From your computer’s Web browser, go to
sprint.com/activate and complete the onscreen
instructions to activate your device.
When you have finished, make a phone call to
confirm your activation. If your device is still not
activated or you do not have access to the Internet,
contact Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727
for assistance.
Note: When you turn on your device for the first time, you will be
given options to let you quickly set up various accounts,
such as your Google account, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter,
Microsoft
®
Exchange ActiveSync
®
, and other email
accounts. We recommend that you skip these.
Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for
your device to turn on and find a signal, set up your
voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge
your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the
Battery” on page 20 for details.
Tip: Do not press while the device is being
activated. Pressing cancels the activation
process.