Sprint Nextel Cordless Telephone SYSTEM 1 User Manual

Get  
Started  
All you need to know to get going.  
Sprint Phone Connect  
System 1  
 
Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the  
basics of getting started with Sprint and your Sprint Phone Connect  
System 1.  
ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your  
new phone, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources  
at sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one  
appointment at a Sprint Store near you.  
For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/support.  
There, you’ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the  
most out of your phone.  
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.  
 
What’s in the Box?  
Base Battery Handset Batteries  
Handset  
Charging Stand  
Base  
Wireless  
Recycling  
Envelope  
Handsets  
Base Power  
Adapter  
Handset Power  
Adapter  
Important Information Booklet  
 
Get Started Guide  
Your Sprint Phone Connect System 1  
Right function key  
Navigation keys  
End key  
Left function key  
Talk key  
Number and  
symbol keys  
Mute keys  
Page/Register key  
Power key  
Voicemail key  
Intercommunication key  
 
Using This Guide  
This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new  
Sprint Phone Connect System 1. It’s divided into four sections to help you find  
the information you need quickly and easily.  
Get Ready − page 7 − Find out what  
you need to do before you use your  
device the first time, including inserting  
a battery and activating Sprint service  
on your device.  
Use Your Device − page 18 − Take  
advantage of your device’s features  
and Sprint services such as changing  
handset settings, setting your GPS  
location, and more.  
Tools & Resources − page 23 − Find  
useful tips for your device and discover  
resources and other helpful Sprint  
information. For additional information  
including the full User Guide, videos,  
tutorials, and community forums, visit  
Device Basics − page 13 − Learn  
some basics about your device,  
such as how to use voicemail and  
make calls.  
 
Get Your Device Ready  
Installing the Base Battery  
1. Turn off the phone and disconnect from the  
power adapter.  
Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow  
for help with device setup.  
2. Remove the battery cover.  
3. Insert the battery connection cable into the  
battery port.  
4. Place the battery in the battery slot and slide  
the battery cover back into place.  
visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running  
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Get Your Device Ready  
Note: If the phone will not be used for a long  
time, remove the battery from the phone.  
Installing the Handset Battery  
1. Turn off the phone and disconnect from the  
power adapter.  
2. Remove the battery cover.  
Charging the Handset Battery  
Set the phone on the base station while it is  
plugged into an electrical outlet.  
3. Insert the battery connection cable into the  
battery port.  
4. Place the battery in the battery slot and slide  
the battery cover back into place.  
 
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Activate Your Device  
Activating Your Device  
If you received your device in the  
mail and it is going to be activated on  
an existing number (you’re swapping  
and follow the instructions. When you  
have finished, make a phone call to  
confirm your activation.  
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 a new Sprint account or a new  
phone number, your device is designed  
to activate automatically. After the battery  
is charged and you turn the base on for  
the first time, you should see a Hands  
Free Activation screen, which may be  
followed by a PRL Update screen and a  
Firmware Update screen. Wait three to  
five minutes for activation to take place  
and make sure the device has a full  
signal. If activation doesn’t work, try  
If your device is still not activated, contact  
Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727  
for assistance.  
moving the device to a different location.  
visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running  
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Get Your Device Ready  
Connecting the Power Adapter to  
the Base  
Charging the Base Battery  
1. Plug in the power adapter to the back of the base.  
2. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.  
Note: When new phones are delivered, the  
battery power is low. Therefore, charge the phone  
for a while and then power on the phone the first  
time you use it.  
Note: The device takes approximately 5.5 hours  
to charge fully. The charge time may be impacted  
by environmental factors.  
Note: To avoid the interference caused by radio  
signals, place the device at least 3 meters  
(9.84 feet) away from other Wi-Fi devices.  
 
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Powering On the Phone  
Powering the Base On  
To power the base on, press and hold the power  
key  
Note: To power the base off, press and hold the  
power key until the screen powers off.  
until the screen is lit up.  
Powering a Handset On  
To power a handset on, press and hold the end  
key  
until the screen is lit up.  
Note: To power a handset off, press and hold the  
end key  
.
 
visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running  
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Register a Handset  
Note: You can register a maximum of four  
handsets with the base.  
When new devices are delivered, the handset  
should be registered with the base.  
Deregistering a Handset  
To deregister a handset from the base, follow  
these steps:  
If the handset does not automatically register with  
the base, follow the instructions below to manually  
register it:  
1. On the handset, press  
> Settings > Pairing >  
1. Press  
Unpair with Base.  
2. Press Unpair (left function key  
press up and down to scroll to the handset  
for it to be deregistered.  
3. Press to deregister the handset from the  
> Settings > Pairing >  
Pair with Base.  
2. Press and hold the page/register key  
until  
) and then  
the registering information is shown on the  
base screen.  
3. After a few seconds, a prompt is displayed and  
the registration process completes.  
base.You cannot use the handset after the  
handset is deregistered.  
Note: When registering a handset with the base,  
ensure that the handset is near the base. After the  
handset is registered, you can use the handset  
within about 250 meters (820 feet) distance of the  
base in free space. The actual distance may be  
impacted by environmental factors. Otherwise, the  
handset will display “Searching” and disconnect  
from the base.  
 
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Device Basics: Screen Icons  
Handset  
Base  
Icon  
Icon  
Indicates…  
Icon  
Indicates…  
Indicates…  
Signal strength  
Mute mode  
Signal strength  
No service  
Full battery  
Hands-free mode  
In silent profile  
Battery level  
No service  
Low battery  
Home number  
New voicemail  
messages  
Missed call  
Mobile number  
Work number  
Search contacts  
HAC enabled  
Location On  
Power adapter not  
connected  
New voicemail messages  
Handset alarm clock  
TTY mode  
Location Off  
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Voicemail  
Setting Up YourVoicemail  
Retrieving YourVoicemail  
All unanswered calls are automatically transferred Press voicemail key  
or press and hold  
to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or  
turned off. You should set up your voicemail and  
personal greeting as soon as your phone is  
activated:  
in standby mode to dial your voicemail number.  
From any other phone:  
1. Dial your wireless phone number.  
2. When your voicemail answers, press  
.
1. Press voicemail key  
or press and hold  
in standby mode to dial your voicemail number.  
2. Follow the voice prompts to create your  
password and record your name and greeting.  
Sprint strongly recommends setting a voicemail  
password. Without a password, anyone who has  
access to your phone can access your  
messages.  
 
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Phone Calls  
Making a Call  
Answering or Rejecting a Call  
1. In standby mode, press the number keys to  
enter a phone number.  
When there is an incoming call, press the  
talk key  
end key  
to answer the call and press the  
to reject the call.  
2. Press the talk key  
to dial the number.  
Note: When the handset places on the base, you  
cannot answer the incoming call.  
3. Press the end key  
the dialing.  
to end the call or cancel  
Note: Find the desired number in the contacts,  
Initiating an Internal Call  
To initiate an internal call, follow these steps:  
and then press the talk key  
number.  
to dial the  
1. In standby mode, press the intercommunication  
Note: The device does not support using the plus  
code and calling a number with pauses.  
key  
.
Note: When your device is powered on for the  
first time, it automatically performs the Hands  
Free Activation (HFA). To make an emergency call  
before HFA completes, enter an emergency  
number and press the talk key, however, HFA will  
be terminated temporarily. To restart HFA, reboot  
the base after the call. Be aware that an  
emergency call cannot be made if you pressed  
the talk key before dialing the  
2. Press  
up and down to scroll to the handset  
to be connected.  
3. Press the talk key  
4. Press the end key  
Note: You can have an internal call with a  
maximum of two handsets registered with the  
same base.  
to initiate an internal call.  
to cancel or end the call.  
emergency number.  
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Phone Calls  
To add another external call:  
Making a Three-Way Call  
1. Enter a number and press the talk key  
.
With three-way calling, you can talk to two  
people at the same time.  
Press the right function key  
to add another  
caller, you can manually dial the number or  
select from the Contacts and press the talk  
To add another handset:  
1. Enter a number and press the talk key  
2. Once you have established the connection,  
press the intercommunication key  
another handset, and then press  
.
key  
.
2. When you’re connected to the second party,  
to select  
to confirm.  
press the right function key  
three-way call.  
to setup a  
3. Connected the second handset to setup the  
three-way call.  
Note: When you have a call with an external call,  
another handset can join in by pressing the talk  
key  
, but it cannot dial another external call.  
 
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Contacts  
Adding a New Contact  
Add your contacts in your phone.  
Editing Contacts  
Once you’ve added a Contacts entry, you can  
add or edit the information in the entry.  
1. In standby mode, press Contact (right function  
1. In standby mode, press Contact (right function  
key  
).  
key  
).  
2. Press Options (right function key  
Add Contact.  
) >  
2. Highlight the entry you want to edit and press  
Options (right function key ) > Edit Contact.  
3. Highlight the information you wish to edit.  
3. Enter a name for the new entry and press the  
navigation key down.  
4. Add or edit the information and press  
.
4. Enter the phone number(s) and press  
.
Deleting a Contacts Entry  
You can delete existing entries from your  
Contacts.  
1. In standby mode, press Contact (right function  
key ).  
Viewing Contacts  
Access your Contacts entries currently stored in  
your phone.  
2. Highlight an entry you want to delete.  
3. Press Options (right function key  
Delete Contact.  
1. Press Contact (right function key  
standby screen.  
2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list  
to view your contacts.  
) from the  
) >  
4. Press  
to confirm.  
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Use Your Device: Display Settings  
This section provides an overview of items you  
can change using your phone’s display settings.  
2. Select a brightness level and press  
confirm.  
to  
Changing the Backlight Settings  
Select how long the display screen remains  
backlit after any keypress is made.  
Changing the Screen Wallpaper  
You can set a screen wallpaper to display while  
in standby mode.  
1. Press  
> Settings > Base Settings >  
1. Press  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
Backlight to change the base screen backlight  
setting. Select Settings > Handset Settings >  
Display > Backlight to change the handset  
screen backlight setting.  
2. Select a preset length of time to elapse before  
the screen backlights turn off.  
Display > Wallpaper.  
2. Select a screen wallpaper option by pressing  
left or right.  
3. Press  
to confirm the selection.  
Changing the Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness on the handset  
screen.  
Note: Long backlight settings reduce the  
battery’s talk and standby times.  
1. Press  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
Display > Brightness.  
 
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Display Settings  
Setting the Handset Name  
You can display your own custom handset name  
in standby mode.  
1. Press  
Handset Name.  
2. Enter a custom handset name.  
3. Press to save your handset name.  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
Note: The handset name must be less than ten  
letters.  
Setting Display Language  
You can choose a language to display your  
phone’s onscreen menus.  
1. Press  
Language.  
2. Select a language, and press  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
to confirm.  
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Volume and Ringer Settings  
Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your  
needs and your environment.  
2. Select Key Beep, Power Up/Down, Low Battery  
or Out of Range.  
3. Press  
and press  
Note: During a call, if the handset is out of range  
limits of the base, the handset will alert and your  
call may be terminated. (Make sure the Out Of  
Range function is turned on.)  
left or right to set the alert On or Off,  
to confirm.  
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume  
You can adjust the volume of sound your phone  
makes.  
1. Press  
Volume.  
2. Select Ringer or Earpiece.  
3. Press left or right to adjust the ringer or  
earpiece volume.  
4. Press to confirm.  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
Ringer Settings  
Ringers help you identify incoming calls.  
1. Press  
Ringers.  
2. Select Incoming Calls or Intercom.  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
Setting the Phone’s Alerts  
You can set the alerts of your phone.  
3. Press  
press  
left or right to select a ringer, and  
to confirm.  
1. Press  
> Settings > Handset Settings >  
Alerts.  
 
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Text Input Methods  
Switching Between Input Methods  
In editing mode, press the pound key  
switch between input methods.  
Traditional English Input (ABC Abc  
or abc)  
to  
In ABC, Abc or abc text input mode, press the  
number keys to enter letters. Press a number key  
repeatedly until the desired character appears. If  
the next letter you want to enter is on the same  
key as the current one, wait until the current letter  
is entered, and then enter the next one.  
Note: In editing mode, you can press the right  
function key to delete the character to the left  
of the cursor or press and hold the clear key to  
delete all characters.  
Note: In traditional English input mode, you can  
For example, to enter “abc”, press  
once for  
press  
once to enter a space.  
“a”, twice for “b”, and three times for “c.”  
Note: In any input mode, press the asterisk key  
consecutively until the desired symbol is  
displayed.  
Number Input  
In 123 input mode, enter a desired number by  
pressing the number keys  
to  
.
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Setting GPS Location  
Before using any of the location-based services,  
you must turn on your phone’s location mode.  
Activating Location Mode  
To enable your phone’s Location feature:  
1. Press  
Location.  
2. Read the message and press  
> Settings > Base Settings >  
.
3. Select On to activate location mode.  
Note: Turning Location on will allow the network  
to detect your position using GPS technology,  
making some Sprint applications and services  
easier to use. Turning location off will disable the  
GPS capability of your phone for all purposes  
except 911.  
 
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Tools & Resources: Manage Your Account  
From Any Other Phone  
Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online  
Sprint Customer Service:  
billing.  
Dial 1-888-211-4727  
Business Customer Service:  
Dial 1-888-788-4727  
Check minute usage and account balance.  
See or modify the details of your Sprint service  
plan.  
Get detailed instructions and download content.  
From Your Sprint Phone  
Press  
to check minute usage and  
account balance.  
Press  
to make a payment.  
Press  
to access a summary of your  
Sprint service plan or get answers to other  
questions.  
 
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Troubleshooting  
If problems occur during the use of the phone,  
refer to the following sections for a proper  
solution. If a problem persists, contact your  
phone vendor.  
Battery Cannot Be Charged  
1. Check that the handset is properly connected  
to the base.  
2. Check that the base and the power adapter are  
connected properly.  
Phone Cannot Be Powered On  
1. Remove the battery cover and check whether  
the battery is installed properly.  
2. If the battery is properly installed, a possible  
cause for the problem is that the battery power  
is low. Charge the battery, and then try to power  
on the phone.  
3. Check that the power adapter and the power  
socket are connected properly.  
4. Replace the power adapter or the battery with a  
new one of the same model.  
Signal Strength is Weak  
Place the phone at a location where strong  
signals can be received. Avoid noise sources,  
other electronic equipment, and Wi-Fi devices.  
Call Volume is Too High orToo Low  
During a call, press navigation keys to adjust the  
volume.  
 
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Resources  
join the discussion about all things Sprint.  
Here people help each other make the most of  
their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs,  
and the latest news.  
Resources ForYour Device  
This Get Started Guide to get you up and  
running.  
additional help to get started on your new  
device. You’ll find more information on basic  
setup, activation, maximizing your device’s  
performance, and personalization. Plus, you can  
even schedule a personalized one-on-one  
Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near  
you.  
Online Support – For ongoing help over the  
to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips,  
and the complete User Guide for your  
Sprint Phone Connect System 1.  
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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Sustainability  
At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than  
talk. We’re continuously working to reduce our  
carbon footprint and decrease our use of natural  
resources.  
What else has Sprint been doing?  
Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to,  
®
use your phone to scan the QR Code below or  
visit sprint.com/green for more information.  
To scan the code, download and  
install a QR Code reader from  
So where is my User Guide?  
®
We took the full printed User Guide out of the box  
and put it, along with expanded support resources,  
online for you. Less paper, more and better  
computer to access your complete User Guide  
and the rest of our support materials.  
an app store on your phone,  
launch the reader, and aim your  
phone’s camera at the image.  
This guide is printed with  
vegetable based inks and  
contains up to 35% post  
consumer paper.  
 
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Survey  
Please tell us what you think about your  
new device.  
We are interested in your initial impressions  
of this new Sprint device. Within two weeks of  
your purchase, please go to the website  
complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help  
us provide the wireless features and services  
you want most.  
Thank you for choosing Sprint.  
 
visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more  
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The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges.  
Not all services will work on all phones. Sprint coverage is not available in all markets. See sprint.com/coverage for  
more details.  
Important Privacy Message. This device is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for  
access and use of your location information by others, press  
> Settings > Base Settings > Location.  
You will then have the option to select On or Off. For some applications and services you select, a device must be  
turned on and set to allow collection of location information in order to function.  
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