Samsung SCH-1500 series User manual

The Clear Alternative to Cellular
Sprint PCS Phone
SCH-1500
Manufactured by Samsung
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating the phone,
and keep it for future reference.
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(In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551.)
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Welcome to Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, nationwide network from
the ground up, for a new level of clarity. We’ve built our
network to give you what we believe you really want from a
wireless phone company: clear sound, private conversations
and time-saving features. But Sprint PCS also has the potential
to do something even more far-reaching — simplify your life.
Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your
communication needs so that, one day, you will be able to
rely entirely on your Sprint PCS Phone™ to stay connected.
This User Guide will introduce you to our technology and
your new Sprint PCS Phone™ through easy-to-follow
instructions. If you have additional questions, we’ll be happy
to help you in person. Just stop by any Sprint PCS Center, or
call Sprint PCS Customer Care by dialing , ,
, or by dialing 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
(In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551.)
Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS.

First Things First
Read this before you do anything else:
Determine if your phone is pre-activated:
If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or
purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone should
already be activated and simply needs to be unlocked.
See “How to Unlock Your Phone.”
How to activate your phone:
There are two ways to activate your phone.
1. The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS
Phone:
• Fully charge your battery.
• Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone and verify that you
are in a Sprint PCS Service area (no or is
displayed, which would indicate roaming)
• Press , , . You will be connected
to a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate who will
guide you through the activation process. (In Southern
California, call 1-888-PCS-6699 from any phone other
than your Sprint PCS Phone™.)
2. Another option is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from
any phone other than your new Sprint PCS Phone. Call
us toll-free at 1-888-715-4588. (In Southern California,
call 1-888-PCS-6699.)
What you should know before you call:
The call typically takes about 30 minutes, but may take longer
at peak times. Your Sprint PCS Phone will be ready for use
approximately one to three hours after this call is complete.

What you should have handy:
• Your new Sprint PCS PhoneTM
• The original packaging for your new phone
• Your billing address
• Your Social Security number or Tax ID number
• Your driver’s license number
• Pen and paper to write down your new
Sprint PCS Phone number
During this call, a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will
collect your information and help you select your Sprint PCS
Service Plan. Once you’ve made all your selections, they’ll
guide you through the activation process.

How to unlock your phone:
If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or
purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone is already
activated. Just enter your four-digit lock code, and you’ll be
ready to begin making calls.
If you can’t recall your lock code, try the last four digits of
either your Sprint PCS Phone number, Social Security
number or Tax ID number. If none of these numbers work,
your phone should be reprogrammed. Take it to the nearest
Sprint PCS Center for assistance.

How to get help:
If you need help with these steps or anything else regarding
your new Sprint PCS PhoneTM, please call Sprint PCS
Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
(In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551. )
You can also press , ,
on your activated
Sprint PCS Phone.
(In Southern California, press:
, , , , .)
A Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will answer your call
24 hours a day and will be happy to assist you.
Note: Our services are provided to you under certain terms
and conditions, all of which are listed in the literature
included in your Sprint PCS Phone Box.

Introduction To Your SprintPCS Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS PhoneTM.
Using the latest digital technology, your Sprint PCS Phone
operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while
providing superior resonance and tone quality.
The following options make your Sprint PCS Phone both fun
and easy to use:
• Voice Dialing – 20 Locations
• 9 Ring Types, 4 Melody Tones, Vibrator Alert,
Distinctive Roam Ring
• Phone Book Memory – 79 Locations
• Call Logs – 10 Locations each for Outgoing and
Incoming Calls
• Text Messaging and Voicemail
• Pause Dialing
• Ringer Mute during Incoming Call
•ProgrammableLock
• Redial – Last 10 Numbers
• One-touch Dialing – 9 Locations
• Two-touch Dialing – 70 Locations
• Mute Option during Conversation
• Call Restriction Options

Table Of Contents
i
Getting Started 1
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box 2
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 3
Screen Display 4
Key Functions 5
Status / Alert Indicators 6
Battery Installation, Charging and Care 8
Installing the Battery 8
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 8
Charging the Battery 9
Battery Charge Indicator 9
Caring for the Battery 10
Battery Storage Temperatures 10
Battery Disposal and Recycling 11
Sprint PCS Phone™ and Battery Specifications 11
Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 12
Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone 13
Display Options 14
Service Mode Selection 16
Menu Organization 17
Main Menu Structure 18
Calling Options 19
Overview of Calling Options 20
Character Entry 20
Alpha Entry 21
Digit Entry 21
Punctuation Entry 22
Placing a Call 22
Ending a Call 22
Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 23
Calling Experience 24
Automatic Hyphenation 26
Correcting a Misdialed Number 26
Prepend Dialing 26
Missed Call Alert 27
Dropped Call Alert 27
Failed Call Alert 27

Table Of Contents
ii
Calling Options (continued)
Minute Beep 28
Mute Microphone 28
Incoming Call Notification 29
Answering a Call 29
Ringer / Alert Options 30
Ring Volume Setting 30
Key Volume Setting 31
Ring Type Setting 31
Message Alert Setting 32
Roam Ring Setting 32
Tone Length Setting 33
Ring Tone Mute 33
Alerts Menu 33
Any Key Answer 34
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35
Erasing Call Logs 36
Reviewing Airtime 36
Internal Phone Book 37
Overview of the Internal Phone Book 38
Storing Phone Numbers / Names 39
Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 39
Viewing Stored Entries 40
Finding Entries By Location 40
Finding Entries by Name 40
Dialing from the Internal Phone Book 41
Dialing By Memory Location 41
Memory Dialing Shortcuts 41
Editing Phone Book Entries 42
Erasing Phone Book Entries 42

Table Of Contents
iii
Message Services and Voicemail 43
Overview of Message Services and Voicemail 44
Message Management 45
Reviewing Messages 45
Setting Up Your Voicemail Box 46
Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46
One-touch Voicemail Access 46
Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages 47
Erasing Messages 48
Advanced Features 49
Pause Dialing 50
Entering and Storing Pauses 50
Security Options 51
Lock Mode 51
Lock Code Setting 52
Locking the Phone 53
Dialing in Lock Mode 53
Call Restriction Options 54
Restricting Calls 54
Resetting the Phone 55
KeyGuard 55
Emergency and Special Numbers 56
Storing Emergency / Special Numbers 56
Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers 56
Special Sprint PCS Features 57
Voice Dialing 58
Call Waiting 61
Call Forwarding 62
Three-Way Calling 62
Block Own Number 63

Table Of Contents
iv
Accessories 64
Batteries 65
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 65
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65
Travel Charger 66
Hands-Free Car Kit 66
Leather Case 66
Hand Strap 67
Charging Times with Accessories 67
Appendix 68
Troubleshooting 69
Maximizing Call Quality 69
Caring for the Antenna 69
Common Questions 69
Safety Considerations 72
Compliance with Safety Standards 72
Driving 72
Electronic Devices 73
Aircraft 73
Blasting Areas 73
Other Dangerous Areas 74
FCC Notice 74
Maintenance 74
Glossary of Terms 75
Index 78

Getting Started
1
Getting Started
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™
Screen Display
Battery Installation, Charging and Care
Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™
Display Options
Service Mode Selection
Menu Organization

Getting Started
2
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box contains the following items:
• Sprint PCS PhoneTM with Hand Strap
• Standard LiIon Battery
• Dual-Slot Desktop Charger
• User Guide
• Quick Reference Card

Getting Started
3
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™
Function keys and other controls activate the features of your
Sprint PCS PhoneTM. The following illustration identifies the
function keys, controls and indicators:
1) LED Indicator
(Calls, Messages, Power On)
2) LCD Screen
3) Volume Buttons
4) Talk Key
5) Scroll Keys
6) Voice Dialing Key
7) Clear Key
8) Microphone
9) OK (Store) Key
10) Menu Key
11) Messages Key
12) End / Power Key
13) Antenna

Getting Started
4
Screen Display
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM features a dot matrix LCD screen
with four text lines and one icon line. The icon line displays
active options and selected menu items.
During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and
the name and number of the other party, if available. Active
in-use options, such as Mute and Call Waiting, also display
during conversation. For additional indicators, see “Table 2:
Status / Alert Indicators” on page 6.
The following icons and text display at power-on:
Signal
Strength Battery Strength
No Service New
Voicemail Analog Mode
New Text
Message
Roaming

Getting Started
5
Table 1: Key Functions
Press TALK to:
• place and answer calls,
• initiate Three-Way Calling,
• answer a Call Waiting call.
Press TALK twice quickly to redial the last
outgoing number.
Press VOICE DIALING to initiate Voice Dialing.
(Voice Activated Dialing is only available in Sprint PCS
Service Areas and on other PCS digital networks where
Sprint PCS has implemented agreements.)
Press CLR to:
• erase one character at a time,
• return to the previous screen.
Press and hold CLR to:
• erase all entered characters,
• return to Standby while viewing menus.
Press END / POWER to:
• end a call,
• return to Standby mode,
• mute the ringer on an incoming call.
Press and hold END / POWER to turn the
phone on and off.
Press MENU to display the Main Menu and to
scan Main Menu options.
Press MESSAGES to access voice, page and text
messages.
Press and hold MESSAGES to access voice
messages in one step.
Press OK to save menu option settings and
Phone Book entries.
Press the SCROLL keys to scan menu options
and entries in the Phone Book and Call Logs.
Press the VOLUME buttons to:
• adjust voice volume during conversation,
• adjust ringer volume in Standby mode,
• mute the ringer during an incoming call,
• scroll menus and name / number entries.

Getting Started
6
Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators
Signal Strength
Indicates current signal strength
No Service
Indicates that the phone is outside a service
area and cannot send or receive calls, or the
phone is in Power Save mode
In Use
Displays when the phone is in use
Roaming
Displays when the phone is outside the
Sprint PCS Network
Voice Message
Indicates new voice message
Text Message
Indicates new text message
Analog
Indicates that the phone is in Analog roam
mode (In Digital mode, no icon displays)
Battery Charge
Indicates battery charge level

Getting Started
7
Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued)
The following status / alert indicators are text indicators and
do not include an associated icon display:
Locked
Text display indicates Lock mode
Ringer Off or Vibrate
Text display indicates ringer status
Greeting
A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in
Standby mode, when set
Incoming Call
Text display and ringer / vibrate alert signal incoming
calls, depending on setting
Dropped Call
Text display indicates a dropped call
Failed Call
Text display indicates a failed call
Minute Beep
Sounds every 60 seconds in Conversation mode,
when set
Call Waiting
Text display indicates Call Waiting

Getting Started
8
Battery Installation, Charging and Care
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM package includes a partially
charged, rechargeable battery so that you can use the phone
immediately after it is activated.
Installing the Battery
To attach the battery to your Sprint PCS Phone:
1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base
of the battery line up with the metal contacts on the
base of the phone.
2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top
of the battery about a quarter of an inch from the latch.
3. Gently slide the battery toward the top of the phone
until it snaps into place.
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger
The Dual-Slot Desktop Charger contains:
• Front compartment for charging the battery while
attached to the phone
• Rear compartment for charging the battery alone (not
attached to the phone)
• Red light to indicate that the battery is charging
(A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at
a temperature that is too high or too low, or that the
battery is misaligned in the charger. Please check the
charger and battery.)
• Green light to indicate that the battery is fully charged