Section 3: Using PCS Service Features3A: The Basics 164Using VoicemailSetting Up VoicemailTip: When you are roaming off the Sprint PCS Network, you may notreceive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended thatyou periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + yourphone Number.The first thing you’ll want to do after activating your phone is set up yourvoicemail. The voicemail option allows others to leave messages whenyour phone is turned OFF, you are out of your coverage area, when youchoose not to answer a call, or when there is no signal.Knowing When You Have MessagesThere are several different ways your phone alerts you of new messages: By displaying a message on the screen. By playing an assigned ringer type. By a blinking red LED. By displaying at the top of your screen for voicemail messages,Sprint PCS Web Messages, or Sprint PCS Web Alerts.If a text message is too long, you can use the scroll bars to move to thenext page.Message TypesThere are three types of messages available from your phone’s menu. Youcan receive voicemail, Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messaging, and SprintPCS Web Alerts. Voicemail - Automatically captures incoming calls when youcannot answer your phone or it is turned off. The voicemail systemsends a notification to your phone when you have new voicemessages. Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages - Allows you to send andreceive text based short messages to and from the Sprint PCS Phone.Note: Sprint PCS Wireless Web services may not be available in certainaffiliate areas.
