Samsung SPH-A500 - Manual (Page 19)

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
2A: Your PCS Phone - The Basics 18
Viewing the Display Screen
Main LCD
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen.
displays your current signal strength.The more lines you
have, the stronger your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or
PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list
of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box.
indicates that 3G functionality is active.
indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or inactive.
indicates that you are receiving information.
indicates that you are sending information.
indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.
shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown
fully charged.)
indicates that position location is active.
indicates that position location is inactive.
indicates that TTY option is On.
indicates that your phone is roaming.
indicates that your phone is in security mode.
indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.
indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8.
Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide
PCS Network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode.