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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All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung, Sprint PCS and their respective
suppliers relating to the Sprint PCS Phone™, including but not
limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the Phone
System), is the sole and exclusive property of Samsung or Sprint PCS.
Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions
(patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
software, computer programs, and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the
rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree you
will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works
of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt
to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in
the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of
the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung, Sprint PCS and
their respective suppliers.
Sprint PCS Customer Care
To contact Sprint PCS Customer Care:
Dial , , , or call 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
(In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551.)
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whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS
and the diamond logo are registered trademarks of Sprint
Communications Company L.P., used under license. Sprint PCS
Phone is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company, L.P., used
under licence. Samsung and SCH-1500 are registered trademarks of
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of their respective owners.
Printed in South Korea

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