Sanyo SCP-4500 - Cell Phone - Sprint Nextel User manual

Dual-Band
Sprint PCS PhoneTM
SCP-4500
Manufactured by SANYO
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating the phone,
and keep it for future reference.
(Draft only)

This phone will work only with service from Sprint PCS, which must be
purchased separately. See Sprint PCS Terms and Conditions of Service.
©2000 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole
or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS Phone,
Sprint PCS, Sprint Personal Communication Services, Sprint PCS Wireless
Web, Sprint PCS Dialer and the diamond logo are trademarks of Sprint
Communications Company L.P. SANYO is a registered trademark of
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Printed in Japan

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Safety Information:
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before using your phone
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-
326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety
standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards
bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines
and these international standards.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the
back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm) from the body.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5cm) must be maintained
between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the
antenna, whether extended or retracted. All belt-clips, holsters and
similar accessories used by this device must not contain any
metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet
these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits
and should be avoided.
Note: For more information about RF exposure, please visit the
FCC website at www.fcc.gov

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Welcome to Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network
from the ground up for clearer calls. We have built our network to
give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone:
clear sound, private conversation and time saving features.
But Sprint Personal Communication Service®also has the potential
to do something even more far-reaching–simplify your life.
Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your
communications needs so that one day, you will be able to rely
almost entirely on your Sprint PCS Phone™ to stay in touch.
This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new
Sprint PCS Phone through easy-to-follow instructions.
For additional help, just stop by any Sprint PCS Center or call
Sprint PCS Customer Care by pressing , , (or ).
Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS.

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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 is already activated and
simply needs to be unlocked. See “How to unlock your phone” on
the following page.
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. (See “Using the battery” section
on pages 7 and 8.)
Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
Press , , (or ) while in a Sprint PCS Service
Area. You will be connected to a Sprint PCS Customer
Advocate who will guide you through the activation process.
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.

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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 Phone
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 Advocate will collect your
information and help you select your Sprint PCS Service Plan.
Once you have made all your selections, they will guide you
through the activation process.
How to unlock your phone
If you received your phone in the mail, you need to unlock it
before you can begin making calls. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Press to turn on the phone.
2. Highlight and press .

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3. Enter the four-digit lock code (This code typically is the last
four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone Number, Social Security
number or Tax ID number. If none of these numbers work, call
Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
How to get help
If you need help with this or anything else, please call Sprint PCS
Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
You can also press , , (or ) from your activated
Sprint PCS Phone.
A Sprint PCS Customer Advocate will answer (24 hours a day) and
will be happy to assist you.
Our services are provided to you under certain terms and
conditions, all of which are contained in the literature included in
your package.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information:
FCC RF Exposure Information i
Getting to know your phone 1
Highlights 1
Selecting a Language 2
Easy Menu Navigation Control 3
Front View of Phone 4
Display icons: What they tell you 6
Using the battery 7
Installing and removing the battery 7
Charging the battery 7
Charging with theAC Adapter 8
Entering information using keypad 9
Entering text using T9 mode 9
Adding words to T9 database 10
Smart punctuation 11
Entering text usingAlphabet mode 11
Entering special characters using SYM mode 13
Entering text using NUM mode 13
Using Your Phone:
Basic operations to place and receive calls 14
Turning your phone on and off 14
Standby mode 14
Power Save mode 15
Making a call 16
Correcting dialing mistakes 16
Answering calls 17
Where you can use your phone 17
What you will see 18

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Calling experience 19
User Options During a Call (In-call state/status) 21
Mute 21
Redialing Last Outgoing Number 21
Dialing Sprint PCS DirectoryAssistance 22
Dialing Sprint PCS Operator Services 22
Dialing Sprint PCS Customer Care 23
Prepaid Calls 23
Dialing Sprint PCS Roadside Assistance 24
Making Emergency Calls 24
Handy tips for easier everyday usage: 25
Adjusting the Volume 25
Displaying Your Sprint PCS Phone Number 25
Greeting 25
Backlight/Contrast Setting 26
Using Caller ID 27
Saving and Storing a Phone Number
in your Internal Phone Book 27
Finding a Name in the Internal Phone Book 28
Setting the Vibrating Ringer 29
Getting the most from Sprint PCS Service 30
Voicemail and Text Messages 30
Setting Up Your Sprint PCS Voicemail 30
Finding Out You Have A Message 31
Retrieving Voice Messages 31
Message Clear Count 32
Page/Text Messages 32
Classifying Messages into Folders 33
Page/Text Number Extraction 34
Message Storage 35
Call Waiting 35
Three-Way Calling 35
Call Forwarding 36

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Getting The Most From Your Phone 37
Menu Map 37
Call History 41
Missed Call Notification 42
Erasing Individual orAll Call History 43
Internal Phone Book 44
Find Name 45
Add New Entry 45
Adding Multiple Phone Numbers/E-mail/WebAddresses
to an Existing Entry 47
Editing an Existing Phone Book Entry 48
Secret Phone Book Entries 48
Speed Dialing 49
Abbreviated Dialing 50
Prepend Dialing 51
Pause Feature 51
Storing a Number With Pauses 52
Displaying/Erasing a Long Number 52
Setting Your Phone’s Mode 53
Call Guard for Roaming 54
Calendar 55
Adding Events 55
Event Notification 56
Adding Call Alarms From the Calendar 57
Viewing Events and Call Alarms 58
Event Options 59
Editing Call Alarms 59
Adding To-Do’s 60
Viewing To-Do’s 60
Editing To-Do’s 61
Erasing Multiple Events, CallAlarms or To-Do’s 62
Viewing Calendar, Call Alarm and To-Do Memory 62
Environment 63
Speaker Phone Mode 64