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22 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
ᮣ Press and hold for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching 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, Power Save mode 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 Phone Off
To turn your phone off:
ᮣ Press and hold for two seconds until you see
the powering down animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless
the battery is charging).
Note:
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery
power when you are in an area where there is no signal.