Operation Manual
3B. Web and Data Services 105
Web and Data
Data Services FAQs
How will I know when my phone is ready for data service?
Your User ID (for example,
bsmith01@sprintpcs.com)
will be displayed when you press
> Settings >
Phone Info > Phone#/User ID.
How do I sign in for the first time?
You are automatically signed in to access data services
when you turn on your phone.
How do I know when my phone is connected to data
services?
Your phone automatically connects when data service
is used or an incoming message arrives. You will also
see the indicator.
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?
You cannot use voice call and data services
simultaneously. You can place an outgoing call
anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress data
session.
When is my data connection active?
Your connection is active when data is being
transferred. Both incoming and outgoing calls are
allowed. When active, the is animated on the
display screen.
When is my data connection dormant?
If your phone receives no data for 10 seconds, the
connection goes dormant. When the connection is
dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The
connection may become active again quickly.) If no
data is received for an extended period, the connection
will terminate.
Can I sign out of data services?
You can sign out without turning off your phone;
however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use
other data services. While signed out, you can still
place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use
other voice services. You may sign in again at any time.
To sign out, press
> Settings > Others > Data >
Data On in your phone’s menu.
Note: If you receive a call during an active data session, your
data session will resume after you have completed the
call, ignored the call, or sent the call to voicemail.