Samsung SPH-M100SS-XAR - Manual (Page 12)

Section 1
4 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Determine if your Phone is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a
Sprint PCS Center, it probably has been activated. You may
need to do is unlock your phone.
Unlocking your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. Press .
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.
Activating your Phone
There are two ways to activate your phone. Follow these
steps:
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The fastest way is to call from your new
Sprint PCS Phone
™
.
1. Fully charge your battery (see instructions on page 19).
2. Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
3. Press to reach a Sprint PCS Customer
Advocate. You must be in a Sprint PCS Service Area
when making this call.
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The other way is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from
any phone other than your new Sprint PCS Phone
(which isn’t yet activated). Call us toll-free at
1-888-715-4588.
During this call you will be guided through the activation
process. The call typically takes approximately 30 minutes,
but could take longer during peak times. You can
streamline the process by reviewing the Clear and Simple
Facts brochure and pre-selecting your Sprint PCS
Service Plan.
Tip
If you can’t recall your
lock code, try using the
last four digits of either
your Social Security
number or Sprint PCS
Phone Number or try
0000. If none of these
work, call Sprint PCS
Customer Care at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Note:
The activation process
varies in certain Affiliate
areas.