3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.)
Tip: If you cant recall your lock code, try using the last four digits
of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Setting UpYour Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold 2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode Record your name announcement Record your greeting Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)

Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see Using Voicemailon page 115.
Sprint PCS Account Passwords
As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Password

If you are the account owner, youll have an account password to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.

Voicemail Password

Youll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Setting Up Your Voicemailon page 115 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision Password
With your LX150 by LG, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Section 2A: Your Phone The Basics

Front View of Your Phone

Phone Basics
17. Earpiece 1. Signal Strength Indicator 16. Battery Strength Indicator 15. Display Screen

2. Softkey Buttons

3. Speaker Key
14. Headset Jack 13. Menu/OK
4. Volume Control 12. TEXT 5. TALK 6. Voice Services Key 7. Back (Clear) 11. End (Power) 10. Navigation Key 9. Charger Jack

8. Microphone

Key Functions
1. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
2. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen. 3. Speaker Key enables your phone's built-in speaker, allowing you to hear other callers.
4. Volume Control allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
5. TALK allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
6. Voice Services Key lets you dial phone numbers by saying a
contact's name with the flip open in standby mode.
7. Back (Clear) deletes characters from the display in text
entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.
8. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when
you are speaking to them.
9. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger. 10. Navigation Key scrolls through the phones menu options
and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. You may also customize the navigation shortcuts in the Settings menu (see Shortcutson page 57). 12 Section 2A: Your Phone The Basics
Press Up to access Messaging. Press Down to access My Content. Press Right to access Contacts. Press Left to view your Calendar.
11. End (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two
seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.

Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call:
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,
incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. Press

to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phones settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See Call Answer Modeon page 57 for more information.)
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
The phone rings or vibrates. The indicator light flashes. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays an incoming call message.
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entrys name is displayed. The callers phone number may also be displayed, if available. If Call Answer is set to TALK only, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.
Quiet to mute the ringer. Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.
Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:
Select Answer to answer the call. (See Call Guardon page 72 for additional information.)

Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:

Close the phone or press

Missed Call Notification
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:
Highlight the entry and press number, press.)

. (To dial the phone

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:
1. Select Menu > Call History > Missed Calls. 2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters

Emergency mode.

During an emergency call, a list of menu options is displayed onscreen. To select an option, highlight the desired option and press. The following options are available.

Speaker On or Speaker Off to route the phone's audio through the speaker or through the earpiece. Select Speaker On to route the phones audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys on the side of the phone.) Select Speaker Off to use the phones earpiece. 3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation. My Phone Number to display the phones directory number, MSID, and ESN.

To exit Emergency mode:

to end a 911 call.
2. Press Exit (right softkey).
Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit only from the

options menu.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone begins to seek information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
IMPORTANT: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing
an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.

In-Call Options

While a call is in progess, a list of options is displayed that you may use during the call. To select an option, highlight the option and press. The following options are available:
Mute or Unmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute the microphone if it was muted earlier. Speaker On or Speaker Off routes the phones audio through the speaker or through the earpiece. Select Speaker On to route the phones audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys on the side of the phone.) Select Speaker Off to use the phones earpiece.
Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear

during speakerphone use.

3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation. Contacts to access the Contacts menu. Recent Calls to access the Recent Calls list. Send Message to send a text message. Record Voice Memo to record the current conversation. Section 2A: Your Phone The Basics 29
Notepad to display the phones electronic notepad. Menu to display the phones main menu.

End-of-Call Options

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See Saving a Phone Number below.) After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the Contacts entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. To select one of the following options after a call has ended, press :

display.

until a +appears on your phone
2. Dial the country code and phone number youre calling
and press. (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and phone number.)
Dialing From the Contacts
To dial directly from a Contacts entry:
to access the main menu. Contacts may also be accessed by pressing right on the navigation key from the idle screen. ).

2. Select Contacts (

3. Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press
Shortcut: Press Right on the Navigation key to list entries.
4. Use your Navigation key to scroll through the Contacts
list, then highlight your desired entry.

5. Press

to dial the entrys default phone number.
To dial another number from the entry, press highlight the desired number, and press.

Using Speed Dialing

You can store up to 99 numbers in your phones speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 1-9 or two keypresses for locations 10-99. To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 1-9:
Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows Calling.
To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99:
1. Press the first digit. 2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two
seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows Calling.
Note : Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).

Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode:
1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,

3. Select On or Off and press

Silence All

There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phones Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All:
With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. (The screen will display Silence All.)
To deactivate Silence All:
Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired volume level.

Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting
The text greeting can be up to 16 characters and is displayed on your phones screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phones default greeting (Sprint), or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Greeting > Custom. 2. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting.
(See Entering Texton page 35.) (To erase the existing greeting one character at a time, press. To erase the entire greeting, press and hold.)
to save your new greeting.
Changing the BacklightTime Length
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made. To change the backlight setting:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight. 2. Select Display or Keypad.
3. Select a time setting and press
Note: Long backlight settings affect the batterys talk and standby times.
Changing the Display Screen
Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode. To change the display images:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver. 2. Selected Preloaded or My Content. 3. Use the navigation key to select an image and press
to view the image. (Once an image is displayed, you can use your navigation key to scroll through and view the other default images.)
to assign the desired image.
Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls
You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. To set the incoming calls display:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Incoming Calls. 2. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming. 3. Selected Preloaded or My Content. 4. Use the navigation key to highlight your selection and

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Airplane Mode.
(The Airplane Mode disclaimer is displayed.)
While in Airplane Mode, your phones standby screen will display Phone off.
Note: If Airplane Mode is set to On, this mode is automatically reactivated
when you power off or reset the phone.
When entering Airplane Mode, Bluetooth power is automatically turned Off. To reactivate Bluetooth after exiting Airplane Mode, you must enable Bluetooth power.
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service
A TTY (also known as a TDD or TextTelephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phones headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing. Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. Your Phones Settings
To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > TTY Mode. (An
informational message is displayed)
. to turn TTY mode on. to turn TTY mode off.
3. Select Enable and press
or Select Disable and press
Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. Note: If TTY Mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices
connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends thatTTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and PSAPs community are currently working to resolve this.

Phone Setup Options

Shortcuts
Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation left, right, up, or down in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. Your Phones Settings To assign your shortcut key:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Shortcuts. (An
information window is displayed.)
2. Read the information and press
Down Navigation and press desired shortcut and press.
3. Select Left Navigation, Right Navigation, Up Navigation, or 4. Using the navigation key or your keypad, select the 5. Press

to return to standby mode.

Call Answer Mode

You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether only by pressing , by pressing any number key, or simply by opening the phone. To set call answer mode:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Answer Call. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press
. Flip Open/Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or by pressing any key. TALK Only to require to be pressed to answer all incoming calls. Section 2B: Controlling Your Phones Settings 57

Auto Answer Mode

You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or headset. To set Auto Answer mode:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Auto-Answer. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press
. Off to disable Auto Answer. Headset to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present.

Dialing Match

Your dialing match options allow you to enable or disable Abbreviated Dialing (page 33) and Speed Dialing (page 34). To set your dialing match options:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Dialing Match. 2. Select Abbreviated Dialing, Contacts Match, or Speed Dial

and press.

3. Select Enable or Disable and press
4. (Abbreviated Dialing only) If you enable Abbreviated
Dialing, enter a five- or six-digit number (for example, area code and prefix) and press.

Display Language

You can choose to display your phones on screen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phones display:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Language. 2. Select English or Espaol and press

Text Entry

1. Select Menu > Settings > Text Entry. 2. Select Auto-Capital, Auto-Space, Word Choice List, Word
Prediction, Word Completion, Use My Words, My Words, or Help and press.

Section 2C

Setting Your Phones Security
Accessing the Security Menu (page 61) Using Your Phones Lock Feature (page 61) Using Special Numbers (page 63) Erasing the Contacts List (page 63) Restricting Your Phone (page 64) Resetting Your Phone (page 65) Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision (page 66) Selective Call Block (page 67)

2. Select Yes (right softkey) to confirm that you want to
sign out. To enable Sprint PCS Vision services:
1. Select Menu > Settings > PCS Vision > Enable PCS Vision.
2. Press OK to enable Vision service.

Selective Call Block

Enabling Selective Call Block
You can enable Call Block for selected calls that you do not wish to answer.
2. Select Selective Call Block.

Section 2D

Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Understanding Roaming (page 69) Setting Your Phones Roam Mode (page 71) Using Call Guard (page 72) Using Data Roam Guard (page 73)
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when youre off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.Your new dual-band/ tri-mode LX150 by LG works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where weve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers. This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your roaming experience.
Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Understanding Roaming

Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen
Your phones display screen always lets you know when youre off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will be displayed along with the text Digital Roam . If you are roaming on an analog system, the roaming icon will be displayed along with the text Analog Roam .
Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number). Note: Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a
higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.

Roaming

Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When youre roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as Sprint PCS Vision.
Note: If youre on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network
and enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a quality similar to that provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Voice Command, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. If you are accustomed to Sprint PCS Service, you may notice some of the following differences when using analog service:

Using Call Guard

Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call. (This additional step is not required when you make or receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.) To turn Call Guard on or off:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Call Guard. 2. Highlight On or Off and press
roaming with Call Guard enabled.
Note: Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:
1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit
number and press. (You can also initiate a call from the Contacts, Call History, or Messaging.)

2. Select Roam Call.

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To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:
. (A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply.)

2. Select Answer.

Note: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to
make and receive roaming calls.

Using Data Roam Guard

When Data Roam Guard is enabled, you will be asked if you want to continue using your browser or other online applications when you are in a data roaming area. When Data Roam Guard is turned off, your phone will establish or maintain a data connection in a data roaming area without asking you for permission. To turn Data Roam Guard on or off:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roam Guard. 2. Highlight Always Ask or Never Ask Again and press

Section 2E

Managing Call History
Viewing History (page 75) Call History Options (page 76) Making a Call From Call History (page 77) Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 77) Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 78) Erasing Call History (page 79)

1. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and
2. Scroll to Save and press
3. Select New Entry to create a new internal Contacts entry
for the number or Existing Entry to save the number to an existing entry.
4. Use your navigation key to highlight the information
you want to edit, and then press.
5. Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and
press or Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing Contacts entries, highlight a name, and press.
6. Use your navigation key to select a phone number type
(Mobile, Home, Office, etc.) and press.
7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry.
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See Contacts Entry Optionson page 84.)
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from
calls identified as No ID or Restricted.
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History
If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History:
1. Select a Call History entry and press 2. Scroll to Prepend and press 3. Enter the prefix and press

to call the number.

Scroll to Save and press to save the amended number in your Contacts.

Erasing Call History

To erase individual Call History entries, see Call History Optionson page 76. To erase Call History:
1. Select Menu > Call History > Delete History. 2. Select Missed Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, Recent
Calls, or All Calls. (A confirmation dialog will appear.)
3. If you are certain you want to erase the call history,
select Yes. or Select No to return to the previous menu.

Section 2F

Using Contacts
Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 81) Finding Contacts Entries (page 82) Contacts Entry Options (page 84) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 85) Editing a Contacts Entrys Phone Number (page 86) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 86) My Name Card (page 88) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 89) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 89) Wireless Backup (page 90) Dialing Sprint PCS Services (page 91)
Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, youre ready to explore your phones more advanced features.This section explains how to use your phones Contacts list and helps you make the most of your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life. 80 Section 2F: Using Contacts
Adding a New Contacts Entry
Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entrys name can contain 32 characters. To add a new entry:

to save the recipient. (To include additional recipients, input a new phone number or email address. You may include up to 25 recipients per message.) selecting/entering recipients, and compose a message or use the preset messages or smileys (emoticons) and press. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use the right softkey to select a character input mode. (See Entering Texton page 35.) To use a preset message or a smiley, press the right softkey, select Preset Messages or Smileys, and then highlight your desired message or emoticon and press.
3. Press Next (left softkey ) when you have finished
Note: For more information about using and managing preset messages,
see Managing Preset Messageson page 52.
4. Scroll to Priority and press your navigation key right or
left to set the message priority (Normal or Urgent).
5. If you wish to change your callback number, scroll to it
and press and press , select None, My Phone Number, or Other,. (If you select Other, enter the desired.)

number and press

6. Press Send (left softkey ) to send the message.
Accessing SMS Text Messages
To read an SMS Text message:
When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phones main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message.
To reply to an SMS Text message:
1. While the message is open, select Reply (left softkey). 2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons.
To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use the right softkey to select a character input mode. (See Entering Texton page 35.) To use a preset message or a smiley, press the right softkey, select Preset Messages or Smileys, highlight your desired message or emoticon, and press.
3. Scroll to Priority and press your navigation key right or
4. If you wish to change your callback number, scroll to it
and press , select None, My Phone Number, or Other, and press. (If you select Other, enter the desired number and press.)
5. Press Send (left softkey ) to send the message.

Using Preset Messages

Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To add or edit preset messages:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages >
Add New. or Highlight a message you wish to edit and press , select Edit or Send Message or Delete or Delete all.

Fueling areas such as gas stations. Below deck on boats. Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicles engine.
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquid, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
Restricting Childrens Access to Your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your Sprint PCS invoice.

Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your batterys performance.
Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems with Sprint PCS phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phones manufacturer, or call 1-866343-1114 to order. Theyre also available at www.sprint.com click the Wireless link under Personal, and then click Accessories. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure theyre genuine and safe.
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32 F to 113 F (0 C to 45 C). Dont use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. Never dispose of the battery by incineration. Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Dont attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. Its best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Dont store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. Its best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month:
-4 F to 140 F (-20 C to 60 C)
More than one month: -4 F to 113 F (-20 C to 45 C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center.