Turning on your samsung pcs phone, Modes of operation, Conversation mode – Samsung SCH-1530 User Manual
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Getting Started
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Turning on Your Samsung PCS Phone
To turn on the phone, press and hold
. The red LED
flashes, and an alert sounds. The display updates to reflect the
following conditions:
• When the system locates service, the banner, time, and
date display. You can now place and receive calls.
• If the system cannot locate service, “Searching for
Service” displays. In this case, you cannot place and
receive calls. Turn off the phone, and then try again
later when service is available.
• In Lock mode, “Locked” displays. Enter the lock code to
unlock the phone. (See “Lock Mode” on page 59.)
Modes of Operation
Conversation Mode
You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned
on. During a call, the phone is in Conversation mode.
Standby Mode
The phone is in Standby mode when it is on, but not in use.
Power Save Mode
Your Samsung PCS Phone automatically enters Power Save
mode if it does not locate service 15 minutes after you turn on
the phone. In this case, “Power Save - No Service Available”
displays. The phone periodically “wakes up” and searches for
service. While in Power Save mode, the phone also searches for
service in response to any keypress. The time and date do not
display while the phone is outside a service area.