SPH M540 User Guide Samsung Rant Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Your Phone’s Menu
Getting Started
- Setting Up Service
Your Phone
Sprint Service
Safety and Warranty Information
- Important Safety Information
- Manufacturer’s Warranty
  - Manufacturer’s Warranty
Index

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Your Phone’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Section 1: Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . 17

Navigating Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Entering Text in Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Entering Text in Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2B. Navigating the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . 44

Getting to Know Sprint One Click . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Personalizing the Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Personalizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Personalizing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

2D. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Lock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Erasing Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Resetting Your Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Resetting Your Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Security Features for Data Services . . . . . . . . . . 73

2E. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

2F. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Saving a Phone Number From History . . . . . . . 80

Erasing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

2G. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Adding a New Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . 86

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . 86

Deleting a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . 88

Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

2H. Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Using the World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Updating Phone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Updating the PRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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2I. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) . . 99

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

2J. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Using Your Phone’s microSD Card

and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer . . 112

2K. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Sending Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Managing Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Printing Pictures Using PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . 134

Order Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

2L. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . 137

Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

FTP Contents Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Sending Data via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Section 3: Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics . . 144

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

3B. Web and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Data Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 156

Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

3C. Entertainment: TV and Music . . . . . . . . 172

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Music - Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Sprint Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Using Sprint Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Getting Driving Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Configuring Your Navigation Preferences . . . 190

Launching the Product Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Section 4: Safety and Warranty

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 194

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access

to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Using Your Phone With a Hearing

Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and all

the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four

sections:

⽧Section 1: Getting Started

⽧Section 2: Your Phone

⽧Section 3: Sprint Service

⽧Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight

special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you

make the most of your new phone and service. The

Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly

locate specific information.

You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each

section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific

feature, simply locate that section in the Table of

Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the

instructions in that section, and you’ll be ready to use

your phone in no time.

User

Guide

Note

Because of updates in phone software, this

printed guide may not be the most current

version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com

and log on to My Sprint Wireless to access

the most recent version of the user guide.

WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety

Information section on page 194 to learn

about information that will help you safely use

your phone. Failure to read and follow the

Important Safety Information in this phone

guide may result in serious bodily injury,

death, or property damage.

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Your Phone’s Menu

The following table outlines your phone’s menu

structure. For more information about using your

phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus”

on page 21.

Contacts (Right Softkey)

Options (Left Softkey)

1: Main Menu

2: Personalize Carousel

3: Personalize Home Screen

4: Tutorial

5: About Sprint One Click

Web

Maps

1: Sprint Navigation

2: Sprint Family Locator

Entertainment

1: Music

2: TV

3: Games

1: Get New Games 2: My Stuff Manager Games

3: Midnight Bowling 2 DEMO

4: PAC-MAN Plus DEMO by Namco

5: Wedding Dash

History

Missed Alerts

My Stuff

1: Application Manager

2: Games

1: Get New Games 2: My Stuff Manager Games

3: Midnight Bowling 2 DEMO

4: PAC-MAN Plus DEMO by Namco

5: Wedding Dash

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3: Ringers

1: Get New Ringers 2: My Stuff Manager Ringers

4: Screen Savers

1: Get New Screen Savers

2: My Stuff Manager Screen Savers

5: Applications

1: Get New Applications

2: My Stuff Manager Applications

3: Social Zone

6: Call Tones

Photos

1: Camera

Press the right softkey to view the following options:

1: Selftimer

1: Off 2: 5 sec

3: 10 sec

2: Multi Shot

1: Series Shot (off/3/5/10)

2: Divided Shot (off/4/9/16)

3: Fun Tools

1: Fun Frames 2: Color Tones

4: Controls

1: Brightness 2: White Balance

3: Night Shot 4: Metering

5: Settings

1: Resolution 2: Quality

3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar

5: Storage

6: Launch

1: Review Pictures 2: Camcorder

2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video)

Press the right softkey to view the following options:

1: Selftimer

1: Off 2: 5 sec

3: 10 sec

2: Fun Tools

1: Color Tones

3: Controls

1: White Balance

4: Settings

1: Quality 2: Storage

3: Video Length

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5: Launch

1: Review Pictures 2: Camera

3: Picture Mail

1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail

3: Saved Mail 4: Pending

4: My Albums

1: In Phone 2: Memory Card

3: Online Albums

5: PictBridge

6: Order Prints

7: Settings and Info

1: Auto Save to

1: Phone 2: Memory Card

2: Status Bar (On/Off)

3: Account Info

Messages

1: Voicemail

1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope

2: Send Message

1: Text Message 2: Picture Mail

3: VoiceSMS 4: Email

5: IM

3: Text Message

4: Picture Mail

1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail

3: Saved Mail 4: Pending

5: Email

6: IM

1: AOL Instant Messenger

2: Windows Live Messenger

3: Yahoo! Messenger

7: Chat & Dating

8: VoiceSMS

9: Settings

1: General

1: Notification 2: Preset Messages

3: Message Alert 4: Auto-Erase

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2: Text Message

1: Save in Outbox 2: Priority

3: Call Back # 4: Edit Signature

3: VoiceSMS Opt.

1: Speakerphone 2: From Name

Contacts

Settings

1: Display

1: Main Screen

1: Screen Saver 2: Incoming/Outgoing Calls

2: Brightness

3: Backlight

1: Slide open 2: 30 seconds

3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds

4: Dialing Font Size

1: Large 2: Small

5: PowerSave Mode

1: On 2: Off

6: Keypad Light

1: Slide open 2: 30 seconds

3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds

5: Off

7: Language

1: English 2: Español

2: Sounds

1: Volume

1: Ringer 2: Earpiece

3: Headset 4: Speakerphone

5: Advanced...

2: Ringer Type

1: Incoming Calls 2: Messages

3: Schedule 4: Roam Ringer

3: Alerts

1: Minute Beep 2: Service

3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop

5: Power On 6: Power Off

4: Key Tone

1: Tone Type 2: Tone Volume

3: Tone Length

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3: Bluetooth

1: On/Off

2: Visibility

1: Always visible 2: Visible for 3min

3: Hidden

3: My Device Name

4: My Device Info

5: Exchange Folders

1: In Phone 2: Memory card

6: Voice Priority

1: Hands-Free 2: Phone

3: Device Answered

4: Messages

1: Notification

1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only

2: Message Reminder

1: Off 2: Once

3: Every 2 min

3: Callback Number

1: None 2: XXXXXXXXXX

3: Other

4: Auto-Delete

1: Yes 2: No

5: Signature

1: On 2: Off

6: Pre-set Message

7: Draft Alert

1: On 2: Off

8: Priority

1: Normal 2: Urgent

9: Save in Outbox

1: Yes 2: No

0: Voice SMS Option

1: Speakerphone 2: From Name

5: Text Entry

1: Auto-Capital

1: On 2: Off

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2: Auto-Space

1: On 2: Off

3: Dual Language

1: None 2: Spanish

4: Personal Dictionary

5: Used Word Dictionary

1: Yes 2: No

6: Display Candidate

1: Display On 2: Display Off

7: Prediction Start

1: 2nd letters 2: 3rd letters

3: 4th letters 4: 5th letters

8: Auto Word Insertion

1: On 2: Off

9: Help

6: Phone Info

1: Phone Number

2: Icon Glossary

3: Version

4: Advanced

7: More...

1: Auto Keyguard

1: On 2: Off

2: Accessibility

1: TTY Options 2: Voice Service

3: Airplane Mode

1: On 2: Off

3: On PowerUp

4: Browser

1: Clear Bookmarks 2: Clear Cache

3: Clear Cookies 4: Edit Homepage

5: Call Setup

1: Auto Answer 2: Abbreviated Dial

3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match

5: Voice Caller ID

6: Contacts

1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret

3: My Name Card 4: Wireless Backup

5: Services

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7: D ata

1: On/Off 2: Net Guard

3: Update Data Profile

8: Headset Mode

1: Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound

9: Location

1: On 2: Off

10: Restrict and Lock

1: Voice 2: Data

3: Camera/Pictures 4: Lock my Phone

11: R o a m in g

1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard

3: Data Roaming

12: Security

1: Change Lock Code

2: Special # 3: Erase/Reset

13: Wireless Backup

Tools

1: Alarm

1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2

3: Alarm #3

2: Bluetooth

1: Pair with Hands Free

2: Send a Contact 3: Print a Photo...

4: Add a New... 5: Trusted Devices

6: More...

3: Calculator

4: Tip Calculator

5: Calendar

1: Today 2: Scheduler

3: Task List 4: Countdown

6: Mass Strage

1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager

3: Format Memory Card

4: Memory Info.

7: Mem o Pad

8: World Time

1: Set DST

9: Update Phone

1: Update Firmware 2: Update PRL

0: Voice Memo

1: Record 2: Review

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*: Voice Service

1: Call <Name or#> 2: Send Text <Name or #>

3: Send Picture <Name or #>

4: Send Voice SMS <Name or #>

5: Lookup <Name>

6: More Options

Get Stuff

In Use Menu

Press Options (right softkey) to display the following

options:

1: Save 2: 3-Way Call

3: Contacts 4: Voice Memo

5: Phone Info 6: Key Mute/Unmute

7: Messaging 8: Recent History

9: Tools 0: Whisper On/Off

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Section 1

Getting Started

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2 Section 1A. Setting Up Service

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

⽧Setting Up Your Phone (page 2)

⽧Activating Your Phone (page 3)

⽧Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)

⽧Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)

⽧Getting Help (page 5)

Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This

section walks you through the necessary steps to

unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish

passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your

Sprint service.

Setting Up Your Phone

1. Install the battery. (See “Installing the Battery” on

page 18.)

䡲Press the cover release latch and remove the

battery cover from the back of the phone.

䡲Insert the battery into the opening, making sure

the connectors align. Gently press down to

secure the battery.

䡲Replace the battery cover and slide it forward until

you hear a click.

2. Press to turn the phone on.

䡲If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for

Sprint service, and enter standby mode.

䡲If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating

Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.

3. Make your first call.

䡲Use your keypad to enter a phone number.

䡲Press .

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Setting Up Service

Section 1A. Setting Up Service 3

Activating Your Phone

䢇If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, your phone

should be activated and ready to use.

䢇If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint

account or a new line of service, your phone is designed

to activate automatically when you first turn it on. To

confirm your activation, make a phone call.

䢇If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a

new phone for an existing number on your account, you will

need to contact Sprint Customer Service to activate

your new phone. There are two activation options:

䡲From your computer’s Web browser, go to

www.sprint.com/activate and complete the onscreen

instructions to activate your phone.

䡲Dial 1-888-211-4727 from another phone to contact

Sprint Customer Service to complete the phone

activation.

When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm

your activation.

If your phone is still not activated, call Sprint Customer

Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.

Note Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for

your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your

voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge

your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the

Battery” on page 19 for details.

Tip Do not press while the phone is being activated.

Pressing cancels the activation process.

Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact

Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727

from any other phone.

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4 Section 1A. Setting Up Service

Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically

transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in

use or turned off. Therefore, Sprint recommends that

you set up your voicemail and personal greeting as

soon as your phone is activated.

1. While in the Sprint One Click main screen (standby

mode), press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲Create your passcode.

䡲Record your name announcement.

䡲Record your greeting.

䡲Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message

Access (a feature that lets you access messages

simply by pressing and holding , bypassing

the need for you to enter your passcode).

For more information about using your voicemail, see

“Voicemail” on page 144.

Sprint Account Passwords

As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to

your personal account information, your voicemail

account, and your data services account. To ensure

that no one else has access to your information, you

will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Username and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account

username and password when you sign on to

www.sprint.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get

started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone

else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can

get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.

Note Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to

your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you

enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate

One-Touch Message Access.)

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Section 1A. Setting Up Service 5

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode)

when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your

Voicemail” on page 4 for more information on your

voicemail password.

Data Services Password

With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an

optional data services password to control access and

authorize Premium Service purchases.

For more information, or to change your passwords,

sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer

Service at 1-888-211-4727.

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.sprint.com

䢇Access your account information.

䢇Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint

service plan).

䢇View and pay your bill.

䢇Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

䢇Purchase accessories.

䢇Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

䢇View available Sprint service plans and options.

䢇Learn more about data services and other products

like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen

savers, and more.

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From Your Sprint Phone

䢇Press to check minute usage and

account balance.

䢇Press to make a payment.

䢇Press to access a summary of your

Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.

From Any Other Phone

䢇Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.

䢇Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.

Sprint 411

Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and

information, including residential, business, and

government listings; movie listings or showtimes;

driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major

local event information. You can get up to three pieces

of information per call, and the operator can

automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you

will be billed for airtime.

䊳Press .

Sprint Operator Services

Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you

place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a

local telephone calling card or third party.

䊳Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products

and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.

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Section 2

Your Phone

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Section 2A

Phone Basics

⽧Your Phone (page 8)

⽧Viewing the Display Screen (page 12)

⽧Features of Your Phone (page 15)

⽧Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 16)

⽧Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 17)

⽧Navigating Through the Menus (page 21)

⽧Displaying Your Phone Number (page 22)

⽧Making and Answering Calls (page 22)

⽧Entering Text in Portrait Mode (page 33)

⽧Entering Text in Landscape Mode (page 39)

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and

expand your ability to stay connected to the people and

information that are important to you. This section will guide

you through the basic functions and calling features of

your phone.

Your Phone

12. Softkey (right)

4. Navigation Key

5. Softkey (left)

15. Softkey (left)

Landscape Mode

18. Softkey (right)

Landscape Mode

3. Display Screen

6. Speaker Key

2. Signal Strength

Indicator

1. Earpiece

10. END/POWER Key

20. Cover Release

Latch

16. Headset Jack

21. Camera Lens

23. Camera

Button

7. TALK Key

11. BACK/Clear Key

14. Battery Strength

Indicator

13. MENU/OK

8. Keypad

9. Microphone

17. Volume Button

22. Charger/

Accessories

Jack

19. microSD Card

(internal)

Portrait Mode

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Key Functions

1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated

prompts.

2. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal

strength by displaying bars. The more bars

displayed, the better the signal strength.

3. Display Screen displays all the information needed

to operate your phone, such as the call status, the

Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and

battery strength.

4. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu

options.

5. Softkey (left) lets you select softkey actions or menu

items corresponding to the bottom left line on the

display screen while the phone is in portrait mode.

6. Speaker Key lets you enable/disable the

speakerphone mode.

7. TALK Key ( ) allows you to place or receive calls,

answer Call Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or

activate Voice Dial.

8. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and

characters, and navigate within menus. Press and

hold number keys for speed dialing.

9. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

10. END/POWER Key ( ) lets you turn the phone on

or off, end a call, or return to standby mode. While

in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby

mode and cancels your input. When you receive

an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and

mute the ringer.

11. BACK/Clear Key deletes characters from the display

in text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing

returns you to the previous menu. This key

also allows you to return to the previous screen in

a data session.

12. Softkey (right) lets you select softkey actions or

menu items corresponding to the bottom right line

on the display screen while the phone is in Portrait

Mode.

13. MENU/OK lets you access the phone’s menus and

selects the highlighted choice when navigating

through a menu.

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14. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of

remaining battery charge currently available in

your phone. When all bars are displayed in the

battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged.

When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is

completely discharged or empty.

15. Softkey (left) Landscape Mode lets you select softkey

actions or menu items corresponding to the

bottom left line on the display screen while the

phone is in landscape mode.

16. Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo

headset (included) or an optional headset for

convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION!

Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may

damage the phone.

17. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer

volume in standby mode or adjust the voice

volume during a call. The volume key can also be

used to scroll up or down to navigate through the

different menu options.

18. Softkey (right) Landscape Mode lets you select softkey

actions or menu items corresponding to the

bottom right line on the display screen while the

phone is in landscape mode.

19. microSD Card (internal) lets you use the included

microSD card to expand the memory of your

phone. To gain access to this slot, you must first

remove the battery cover. (See “Installing the

Battery” on page 18.)

20. Cover Release Latch lets you remove the battery

cover and expose both the internal battery

compartment and internal microSD card slot.

21. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you

take pictures and videos.

22. Charger/Accessories Jack allows you to connect a

compatible charging cable or USB data cable

(both included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory

into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

23. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and

video mode and take pictures and videos.

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Landscape Phone Features

24. Softkey (right) Landscape Mode lets you select softkey

actions or menu items corresponding to the

bottom right line on the display screen while the

phone is in landscape mode.

25. Softkey (left) Landscape Mode lets you select softkey

actions or menu items corresponding to the

bottom left line on the display screen while the

phone is in landscape mode.

26. QWERTY keyboard provides an alphanumeric

character keyboard layout.

27. Fn Key (Function) key, toggles to access the white

numbers/symbols on the QWERTY keyboard.

28. Shift Key lets you toggle alphabet characters

between mixed case, uppercase and lowercase.

Character case remains as selected until the Shift

key is pressed again.

29. Symbol Key lets you access symbol characters.

30. Space Key lets you add spaces between words and

characters.

31. Enter/OK Key lets you perform the function

highlighted in the current menu. Press to enter

additional lines of text.

32. End/Back Key deletes characters from the display in

text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing

returns you to the previous menu. This key also

allows you to return to the previous screen in a

data session.

30. Space Key

32. End/Back

Key

31. Enter/

OK Key

24. Softkey (right)

28. Shift Key

27. Fn Key

25. Softkey

(left)

29. Symbol Key

26. QWERTY

Keyboard

Landscape Mode

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Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides information

about your phone’s status and options. This list

identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s

display screen:

indicates data services status. (The icon is

animated while service is active.)

indicates your data connection is active and

data is being transmitted.

indicates your data connection is active and

data is being received.

indicates data connection is dormant (no data

is being sent or received).

indicates mobile broadband service is

available.

indicates mobile broadband service.

indicates that your mobile broadband

connection is active and communicating.

indicates mobile broadband service is

dormant.

indicates your phone’s location feature is on.

indicates your phone’s location feature is off.

indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure

Sockets Layer) protocol for client/server

communication.

indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint

National Network.

indicates that your phone is using a microSD

memory card.

indicates you have missed an incoming call.

indicates you have a new Picture Mail

message.

Tip To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions,

from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info >

Icon Glossary.

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indicates you have a new unread Text

message.

indicates you have a new voicemail message.

indicates you have a new VoiceSMS message.

indicates recently read VoiceSMS message.

indicates you have an event scheduled.

indicates an active alarm event.

indicates you have a new text message.

indicates your message is locked.

indicates your phone is operating in TTY

mode.

indicates the ringer volume is set to vibrate.

indicates your phone has a ringer volume set

and the vibrate option is checked.

indicates the ringer is set at a level between

1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected.

indicates your ringer is turned off and the

vibrate option is not enabled (Silence Mode).

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

tells you a call is in progress.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

shows your current signal strength. (The more

lines you have, the stronger your signal.)

indicates battery charge level (icon shown is

full).

indicates battery charge level (icon shown is

completely discharged).

indicates the microphone is muted.

indicates the key tones have been muted.

indicates the speakerphone is enabled.

indicates that the camera is enabled.

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indicates that the camcorder is enabled.

indicates that the self-timer function is

enabled.

indicates that the white balance has been set

to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or

movies outdoors on bright sunny days.

indicates that the white balance has been set

to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or

movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set

to Tungsten. This is used for taking pictures or

movies indoors under normal lighting

conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set

to Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures

or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting

conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set

to Manual. This is used for taking pictures

indoors or outdoors using your own custom

settings.

indicates that a video or voice memo is

currently being recorded.

indicates that a voice memo or video has

been paused.

indicates that a voice memo or video is

playing.

indicates that files have been uploaded to an

online album or folder.

indicates that voice captioning is enabled and

that audio is currently being recorded.

indicates that Bluetooth technology is active

and enabled.

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indicates that Bluetooth device is connected.

indicates that Bluetooth Headset is connected

and visible.

indicates that Bluetooth technology is hidden.

Features of Your Phone

The Samsung Rant™ is lightweight, easy to use,

reliable, and it offers many features and service

options. This list previews some of those features and

provides page numbers where you can find out more:

䢇The easy-to-use Sprint One Click main screen brings

all your favorite features to your fingertips (page 44).

䢇Dual band capability allows you to make and receive

calls while on the Sprint National Network and to

roam on 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where

Sprint has implemented roaming agreements

(page 74).

䢇Data services provides access to the wireless Internet

in digital mode (page 155).

䢇Sprint Mail (page 161), Text Messaging (page 148),

and SMS Voice Messaging (page 150) provide quick

and convenient messaging capabilities.

䢇Games, ringers, screen savers, and other

applications can be downloaded to make your

phone as unique as you are (page 164). Additional

charges may apply.

䢇The Contacts list can store a total of 600 entries, with

each entry containing a maximum of seven phone

numbers (page 82).

䢇The built-in Calendar offers several personal

information management features to help you

manage your busy lifestyle (page 91).

䢇Internal microSD card slot (page 108).

䢇Slide out QWERTY keyboard (page 39).

䢇Sprint Navigation, powered by the built-in GPS

hardware, gives you access to maps and directions

on the go (page 182).

䢇The Location feature works in connection with

available location-based services (page 58).

䢇T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with

one keypress per letter (see page 34).

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䢇Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or

two keypresses (see page 32).

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

䊳Press and hold for two seconds.

Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for

Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it

automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle

state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and

receiving calls.

If your phone is unable to find a signal after a brief

period of searching, a PowerSave feature is

automatically activated. When a signal is found, your

phone automatically returns to standby mode.

In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal

periodically without your intervention. You can also

initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key

(when your phone is turned on).

Turning Your Phone Off

䊳Press and hold for two seconds until you see

the powering down animation on the display

screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off

(unless the battery is charging).

Tip The Power Save feature conserves your battery

power when you are in an area where there is no

signal.

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Using Your Phone’s Battery and

Charger

Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and

accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through

Samsung; or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also

available at www.sprint.com.

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)

battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is

fully drained. The battery provides up to 5.6 hours of

continuous digital talk time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery

icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes

of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and

then turns off.

WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-

approved batteries and chargers with your

phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or

Samsung-approved battery and charger may

increase the risk that your phone will overheat,

catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious

bodily injury, death, or property damage. Note Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate

mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce

the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and

charge the battery before it runs out of power.

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Installing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back of

the phone).

2. Press the Cover Release Latch (1) and then

carefully lift the battery cover away from the

phone (2).

3. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the

tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of

the phone, making sure to line up the gold

contacts (3).

4. Gently press down on the battery until it snaps into

place (4).

5. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then

firmly pressing the cover down until it snaps into

place. Check that the battery is properly installed

before turning on the phone.





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Removing the Battery

1. Follow step 1 from “Installing the Battery” on

page 18.

2. Grip the battery at the top end (1) and pull it up

and out (2).

Charging the Battery

Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should

be charged as soon as possible so you can begin

using your phone.

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If

your battery level becomes too low, your phone

automatically turns off, and you will lose any

information you were just working on. For a quick

check of your battery level, glance at the battery charge

indicator located in the upper-right corner of your

phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting

too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone

sounds a warning tone.

Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved

desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power

adapter to charge your battery.

WARNING Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

Tip It is recommended that you completely charge your

battery first before using your phone. This guarantees

you begin using your phone with a fully charged

battery.

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Using the Phone Charger

䊳Plug the flat end of the charger/accessories jack

into the phone’s charger/accessories jack and the

other end into an electrical outlet.

䡲A red indicator light means the battery is charging.

䡲A charging icon located in the top right corner of

the display screen lets you know the battery is

charging.

䡲A green indicator light means the battery is fully

charged.

With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can

recharge the battery before it becomes completely run

down.

䢇The battery charge state (charged/charging) is

indicated on the phone’s display screen. Four bars

on the battery icon ( ) indicate a fully charged

battery.

Charge Indicator

Note It takes about three hours to fully recharge a

completely rundown (discharged) battery.

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Navigating Through the Menus

The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll

through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the

right of the menu keeps track of your position in the

menu at all times.

To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key

up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as

Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous

first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or

left.

For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your

Phone’s Menu” on page ii.

Selecting Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu using the navigation

key ( ), menu options are highlighted. Select any

option by highlighting it and pressing . If the option

is numbered, you can select it by pressing the

corresponding number on the phone’s keypad.

For example, to view your text messages:

1. While in the Sprint One Click main screen, select

and press to access the main menu.

2. Select Messages by highlighting it and

pressing .

3. Select Text Message by highlighting it and

pressing . (If you have any text messages, they

are displayed.)

4. Highlight a message and press to view the

message text.

For the purposes of this guide, the above steps

condense into:

䊳Select and press > Messages > Text

Message.

Note Your phone’s Sprint One Click main screen gives you

instant access to your favorite features. See

“Navigating the Main Screen” on page 44 for

complete details.

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Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

䊳Press .

To return to standby mode:

䊳Press .

Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳Select and press > Settings > Phone Info >

Phone Number. (Your phone number and other

information about your phone and account will be

displayed.)

Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as

making a call from any landline phone. Enter the

number, press , and you’re on your way to clear

calls.

1. Make sure your phone is on.

2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you

make a mistake while dialing, press to erase

the numbers.)

3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming

and Call Guard is enabled, press and then

press . See “Using Call Guard” on page 76.)

4. Press when you are finished.

You can also place calls from your phone by speed

dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 32), using

Voice Dial (page 99), and using your History listings

(page 78).

Tip To redial your last outgoing call, press twice.

When making calls off the Sprint National Network,

always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone

number).

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Dialing Options

When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will

see a variety of dialing options displayed as softkeys on

the phone’s screen.

To send a message to the number, press Send Msg

(left softkey).

– or –

To initiate a dialing option, press Options (right softkey)

and choose one of the following options.

䢇Contact Details: Displays the details for a Contact if the

entered number matches a previously created entry.

䢇Save: Enter a seven-digit or ten-digit number (phone

number and area code) and press Options > Save to

save the phone number in your Contacts. (See

“Saving a Phone Number” on page 29.)

䢇Hard Pause: Enter digits and then use this feature to

enter a hard pause within a number string (the

phone waits for your input). To continue dialing, you

must press the key. (See “Dialing and Saving

Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 30.)

䢇2sec Pause: Enter digits and then use this feature to

enter a 2 second delay within a number string (the

phone continues dialing after 2 seconds without any

additional keys being pressed). (See “Dialing and

Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 30.)

Tip To speed dial a phone number from standby mode,

press and hold the speed dial number. If the speed

dial number is two digits, enter the first digit, and then

press and hold the second digit. (For information on

setting up speed dial numbers, see “Assigning

Speed Dial Numbers” on page 87.) (This feature will

not work when you are roaming off the Sprint

National Network; when roaming you must dial using

eleven digits [1 + the area code + the seven-digit

phone number].)

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Answering Calls

1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,

incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. Press to answer an incoming call.

(Depending on your settings, you may also answer

incoming calls by pressing any number key. See

“Call Answer Mode” on page 65 for more

information.)

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the

following ways:

䢇The phone rings or vibrates.

䢇The backlight illuminates.

䢇The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your

Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s

phone number may also be displayed, if available.

If Call Answer is set to Talk Key (see “Call Answer Mode”

on page 65), the following options are also displayed.

To select an option, press the corresponding softkey.

䢇Silence (left softkey) to mute the onboard speaker and

temporarily silence the ringer.

䢇Ignore (right softkey) to send the call to your voicemail

box.

Note To quiet the ringer, press or , or press the

volume button.

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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your

roaming charges when making or receiving calls while

outside the Sprint National Network. Please see

“Roaming” on page 74 for more information about

roaming.

䊳Press Answer (left softkey) to answer the call. (See

“Using Call Guard” on page 76 for additional

information.)

Ending a Call

䊳Press .

Missed Call Notification

When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed

Call log is displayed on your screen.

To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:

䊳Select the entry from the Missed Alerts screen and

press . (To dial the phone number, press .)

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:

1. Select and press > Missed Alerts.

2. Select the entry you wish to view and press .

Note When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail.

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Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial

), even if your phone is locked or your account is

restricted.

To exit Emergency mode:

1. Press to end a 911 call.

To deactivate the Emergency call in standby mode:

䊳Press until Emergency mode is exited.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

This phone features an embedded Global Positioning

System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911

emergency location services where available.

When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS

feature of your phone seeks information to calculate

your approximate location. Depending on several

variables, including availability and access to satellite

signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to

determine and report your approximate location.

Note When you place an emergency call, your phone

automatically enters Emergency mode.

Note When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit by

pressing then pressing .

Important Always report your location to the 911

operator when placing an emergency call.

Some designated emergency call takers,

known as Public Safety Answering Points

(PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS

location information from your phone.

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In-Call Options

Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a

list of available in-call features. To select an option,

press the corresponding keypad number or select the

option and press . The following options may be

available through the Options menu:

䢇Save to add the new number to your Contacts list.

䢇3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at

the same time. (For more information, see “Making a

Three-Way Call” on page 153.)

䢇Contacts accesses the Contacts menu.

䢇Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from

your conversation. (For more information, see

“Managing Voice Memos” on page 105.)

䢇Phone Info displays the following menu options:

䡲Phone Number - your phone number

䡲Icon Glossary - a list of currently available icons

䡲Version - phone software version

䡲Advanced - additional technical information

䢇Key Mute/Unmute allows you to mute the keytones

from being heard by the caller.

䢇Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options.

䢇Recent History checks your call log for Recent calls.

You can also erase the logs from this menu.

䢇Tools accesses the Tools menu options.

䢇Whisper On/Off increases the microphone to its

maximum level. During a call turn on Whisper On

when speaking softly or when the caller cannot hear

your voice clearly. This mode is useful in meetings or

public places. Return the phone back to normal

operation by selecting Whisper Off.

Press Mute (left softkey) during a call to mute the

microphone. Press Unmute (left softkey) to unmute the

microphone.

䡲While muted, the word Mute blinks on the

upper-right portion of the main display screen.

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Using the Speakerphone

To use your phone handsfree or to share a call with

other people:

1. Place your phone in Speaker Mode by pressing

and holding the Speaker Key ( ) until

“Entering speaker mode” appears in the display.

2. To disable Speaker Mode, press and hold

until “Exit speaker mode” appears in the display.

End-of-Call Options

After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone

number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number

and the duration of the call are displayed. Press

Options (right softkey) > Save to add the new number to

your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below.)

After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone

number that is already in your Contacts, the entry

name, phone number, and the duration of the call are

displayed.

To access the end-of-call options:

䊳Press Options (right softkey) to select either:

䡲New Group to add the current number to a new

group.

䡲Save to add the new number to your Contacts list.

䡲Delete to delete the entry from the Recent History

list.

䡲Delete All to delete all currently listed entries from

the Recent History list.

WARNING Because of higher volume levels, do not

place the phone near your ear during

speakerphone use.

Note The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls

identified as No ID or Restricted.

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Saving a Phone Number

The Contacts list can store a maximum of 600 contact

entries in total, with each contact entry containing a

maximum of seven phone numbers. Each entry’s

name can contain up to 64 characters. Your phone

automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.

(For more information, see “Contacts” on page 82.)

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number and press .

2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press .

3. Select a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or

Others) and press .

4. Use the keypad to enter the new contact name

and press . (See “Entering Text in Portrait

Mode” on page 33. or See “Entering Text in

Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

– or –

Search for an existing contact name and press

to save the new number.

5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry. You are

then notified if the number was successfully

added.

Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers

that contain a specific string of numbers.

1. Enter four or more of the last digits in standby

mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more

specific the search becomes.)

䡲Matching Contacts entries are displayed within an

onscreen list.

2. To display the Contacts entry that contains the

phone number you entered, select the entry and

press .

– or –

To dial the number, highlight the entry from the list

and press .

Note Information can also be entered while the phone is in

landscape mode (page 39).

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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With

Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for

use with automated systems, such as voicemail or

credit card billing numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your phone:

䢇Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you

press . (This is indicated with a P within the

number sequence.)

䢇2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of

numbers after two seconds. (This is indicated with a

T within the number sequence.)

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Press Options (right softkey) > Hard Pause or 2sec

Pause.

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Press to dial the number.

– or –

Press Options (right softkey) > Save to save the

number in your Contacts.

Tip Creating a saved series of numbers with pauses is

very useful when entering data into an automated

system. For example, if accessing your bank

information requires dialing a toll-free number,

followed by an account number and then your PIN,

you could place a two-second pause after each

group of numbers to ensure that they would be read

correctly.

Note You can have multiple pauses in a phone number

and combine two-second and hard pauses.

Note When dialing a number with a hard pause, press

to send the next set of numbers.

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Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing international calls, you can use Plus

Code Dialing to automatically enter the international

access code for your location (for example, 011 for

international calls placed from the United States).

To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:

1. Press and hold until a “+” appears on your

phone display.

2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re

calling and press . (The access code for

international dialing will automatically be dialed,

followed by the country code and phone number.)

Using Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can

use either of the following abbreviated dialing features.

䢇Contacts Match – Retrieve any number saved in your

Contacts by entering only the last four to six digits of

the number. (See “Setting Abbreviated Dialing” on

page 66.)

䢇Prepend/Abbreviated Dialing – Prepend the first five or

six digits (for example, the area code and prefix) to

any four or five digits you enter. Press to dial the

resulting number. (See “Setting Abbreviated Dialing”

on page 66 to register a prepend number and

activate the Prepend feature.)

To place a call using Contacts Match Abbreviated Dialing:

1. Enter the last four digits of a Contacts entry’s

phone number.

2. Press to call the displayed number.

䡲If there is more than one matched number in your

Contacts, the Abbrev. Dial list is displayed. Select

the name you want to call from the list, and then

press to place a call.

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To place a call using Prepend Abbreviated Dialing:

1. Enter the last four digits of the number.

2. Select the Abbrev. Dial entry from the screen and

press .

Dialing From the Contacts List

1. Select and press > Contacts.

– or –

Press Contacts (right softkey) from the main menu.

2. Select the entry you want to call and press to

dial the entry’s default phone number.

– or –

To dial another number from the same entry, select

the name, press , and then select a number

and press .

Using Speed Dialing

You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed

dial memory to make contacting friends and family as

easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you

can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for

locations 2–9 or two keypresses for locations 10–99.

To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2–9:

䊳Press and hold the appropriate key for

approximately two seconds. The display confirms

that the number has been dialed when it shows

the calling animation.

To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10–99:

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately

two seconds. The display confirms that the number

has been dialed when it shows the calling

animation.

Note Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming;

when you are roaming off the Sprint National

Network, you must always dial using eleven digits

(1 + area code + number).

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Entering Text in Portrait Mode

Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters,

numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to

enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry

or when using Sprint Mail and Text Messaging).

In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter

text while the phone is in portrait mode where the

keypad is the primary method of both text and

character entry.

Selecting a Text Input Mode

䊳From a screen where you can enter text, press

Options (right softkey) > Text Mode to change the text

input mode.

䡲T9(English) to enter text using a predictive text

system that reduces the number of keypresses

required while entering a word. (See page 34.)

䡲Alpha to cycle through the alpha characters

associated with the letters on the keypad. (See

page 35.)

䡲Symbols to enter symbols. (See page 36.)

䡲Number to enter numbers by pressing the

numbers on the keypad. (See page 36.)

䡲Emoticons to enter “emoticons.” (see page 36.)

䡲Text Options to configure these options:

Auto-Capital, Used words, Display Cand, Prediction Start,

Dual Language, Auto-Space, and Auto Word Insertion

(see page 37).

Selecting a Text Message Option

1. From a messaging screen where you can enter

text, press Options (right softkey).

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲Add Preset Message to enter preprogrammed

messages. (See page 36.)

䡲Add Signature to set up a signature that will be

appended to the end of all text messages you

send. (See page 60.)

䡲Add/Change Recipients to return to the Send to

page and either add or change any previously

chosen recipients.

Tip When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change

letter capitalization (abc > Abc > ABC).

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䡲Mark as Urgent to set a priority level of Urgent to the

outgoing message. This notifies any recipient of

the urgent read status for the outgoing message.

䡲Set Callback # to set the callback number seen by

text message recipients.

䡲Save as Draft to store the current message as a

draft for later modification and delivery.

For complete information on text messaging, see “Text

Messaging (SMS)” on page 148.

Entering Text Using T9 Text Mode

T9 Text Mode lets you enter text by pressing keys just

once per letter.

T9 Text Input uses an intuitive word database to

analyze the letters you enter and create a suitable

word. (The word may change as you type.)

1. From a screen where you can enter text, press

Options (right softkey) > Text Mode to change the text

input mode.

2. Select the T9(English) text input mode.

3. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to

enter a word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”

press ) (If you make a

mistake, press to erase a single character.

Press and hold to erase an entire word.)

䡲To get the uppercase B in the above example,

press until the capitalization indicator

displays T9WORD. This keeps the word with only

an initial uppercase.

䡲If the word you want is not displayed after you

have entered all the letters, press to display

additional word selections.

䡲To accept a word and insert a space, press .

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Adding a Word to the T9 Database

If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an

option when you are using T9 Text Input, add it to the

database by selecting the Alpha mode.

1. Select the Alpha text input mode. (See “Selecting a

Text Input Mode” on page 33.)

2. Enter the word using Alpha Mode. (See “Entering

Text Using Alpha Mode” on page 35.) The word

will appear as an option the next time you scroll

through options during T9 Text Input.

For more information about T9 Text Input, visit the

Nuance Web site at www.nuance.com/T9/textinput/.

Entering Text Using Alpha Mode

1. Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Text Input

Mode” on page 33.)

2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the

correct letter appears. (For example, to enter the

word “Bill,” press twice, three times,

three times, and three times again.)

(If you make a mistake, press to erase a single

character. Press and hold to erase an entire

word.)

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and

the following letters are lowercased. After a character is

entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next

space after two seconds or when you enter a character

on a different key. Characters scroll in the following

order:

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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons,

and Preset Messages

To enter numbers:

䊳Select the Number mode and press the appropriate

key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on

page 33.)

To enter symbols:

䊳Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Text

Input Mode” on page 33.) To enter a symbol, press

the appropriate key indicated on the display.

To enter “emoticons” (smileys):

䊳Select the Emoticons mode and press the

appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input

Mode” on page 33.)

Note When selecting Dual Language, Spanish characters

are also added to those listed above.

English Sequence

Upper Case

Key

. , @ 1 ? !

# /

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

a b c 2

d e f 3

g h i 4

j k l 5

m n o 6

p q r s 7

t u v 8

w x y z 9

One-character- shifted

Space

Lower Case

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To enter preset messages:

1. From a screen where you can enter text, press

Options (right softkey) > Add Preset Message. (See

“Selecting a Text Message Option” on page 33.)

2. Select a message and press .

Setting Text Options

The Text Options menu allows you to specify more

automated features during the text entry process.

These options can help streamline the text entry

process by correcting for capitalization, spelling,

spacing, and completing the most commonly entered

words for you.

To specify text options:

1. When you display a screen where you can enter

text, press Options (right softkey) > Text Mode > Text

Options and then use your navigation key to scroll

down the list and activate the desired text entry

options:

䡲Auto-Capital allows you to turn on or off the

capitalization of the next character after a full stop

punctuation is followed by a space.

䡲Used words allows you to use the entire static

database (included) plus learn and promote new

or frequently used words.

䡲Display Cand allows the phone to display predicted

words, either one at a time or as a list.

䡲Prediction Start allows you to configure the phone

to display possible word candidates after a preset

number of characters have been entered. You

can choose the feature to begin after the 2nd, 3rd,

4th, or 5th letters.

䡲Dual Language allows you to select word

candidates to display in English only (None) or in

Spanish (Spanish).

Note Preset messages make composing text messages

easier by allowing you to enter quick messages,

such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a

customized message of your own. (For more

information on preset messages, please see

“Managing Preset Messages” on page 60.)

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䡲Auto-Space allows you to turn on or off the ability

to insert a space automatically after a word is

selected from the candidate list.

䡲Auto Word Insertion allows you to turn on or off the

ability to insert predictive words into the text.

2. When you have completed making your changes

to these options, press or press Close (right

softkey) to go back to the previous screen.

Entering Characters In Dual Language

By enabling the Dual Language text option, you can

use the keys for both English and Spanish text entry. If

the Display Cand and Prediction Start text options are

enabled, the available word choices presented are from

both language sets (English/Spanish).

To enter characters in dual language mode:

1. When you display a screen where you can enter

text, press Options (right softkey) > Text Mode > Text

Options > Dual Language.

2. Select Spanish and press . (See “Setting Text

Options” on page 37.)

To disable dual language mode:

1. When you display a screen where you can enter

text, press the Options (right softkey) > Text Mode >

Text Options > Dual Language.

2. Select None and press .

Note You can also access Text Entry options from the

Settings menu. Press Menu > Settings > Text Entry.

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Entering Text in Landscape Mode

Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard

The Samsung Rant™ has a built-in, keyboard-style

keypad, referred to as a QWERTY keyboard. The

keyboard is located beneath the display screen and is

accessed by sliding it open. This orients the phone's

display to landscape (widescreen) mode.

Using the QWERTY keyboard, you can type letters,

numbers, punctuation, and other special characters

into text entry fields or other applications simpler and

faster than using the telephone keypad.

To open the phone and access the keyboard:

1. Rotate the phone 90 degrees counter-clockwise.

2. Slide the top section of the phone up to open, as

shown in the illustration below. When you slide the

phone open, the display rotates from a vertical

viewing mode (portrait) to a horizontal viewing

mode (landscape).

Softkey (right)

Softkey (left)

QWERTY

Keyboard

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Navigation and Options in Landscape

Mode

Just as the screen orientation is changed, so is the

functionality of both the softkeys and the navigation key.

The left and right softkeys above the keypad are

deactivated and their functionality is transferred to the

two keys located below the landscape screen (shown

adjacent).

The Up/Down/Left/Right options of the navigation key

are also adjusted when the phone changes from

portrait to landscape modes.

Entering Text Using the QWERTY

Keyboard

In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter

text using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your phone's

QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard

computer keyboard.

The following keys perform special functions when

entering text:

Left Right

Down

Left Right

Down

Tip Selecting text input modes and options in landscape

mode is the same as in portrait mode (page 33).

From any text entry screen, press Options

(right softkey) and select from the available options.

Caps: Allows you to use characters

displayed at the top of the QWERTY

keys. Examples: $, @, #, !

Shift: Converts the alphabetic

character into uppercase. Changes

the text input mode to Upper/Lower

case mode.

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䊳From a text entry screen, use the keyboard to enter

different character types. Select one of the

following character types:

䡲Letters to enter the alphabetic characters

associated with each key. (See page 41.)

䡲Numbers to enter numbers by pressing the

numbers on the keyboard. (See page 42.)

䡲Symbols to enter symbols and “emoticons.” (See

page 42.)

䡲My Text to enter preprogrammed messages.

(See page 42.)

The keyboard provides dual-use keys labeled with

alphabetic characters on the lower half and numbers

and symbols on the upper half. Press the key

corresponding to the character you want to enter.

Entering Characters

Entering Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

1. Press to make the next character uppercase.

Characters revert back to lowercase after the next

character is typed.

2. Press the corresponding text keys.

䡲For example, to enter the word “Bill,” type the

keypad sequence below. If you make a mistake,

press to erase a single character.

䡲Press and hold to erase an entire word.

Sym: Launches the Symbols page.

Choose from an extensive list of

symbols and other character sets.

Space: Inserts an empty space.

OK/Enter: Moves the insertion point to

the next line in a message.

Back: Deletes the previous character,

similar to the backspace key on a

computer keyboard.

B i l l

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䡲To enter all uppercase characters, press

before each letter.

Entering Numbers

The keyboard can be used to enter numbers, letters,

and symbols. Although these keys default to text

(letters), numbers can be input by using in

conjunction with the correct number key.

1. Press to input the character on the top row of

the next key pressed.

2. Press the corresponding keys. (For example, to

enter “9:30,” you would use the keyboard

sequence shown below. If you make a mistake,

press to erase a single character. Press and

hold to erase an entire word.)

Entering Symbols and Preset Messages

Symbols can be entered from the keyboard by using

the key to access the Symbols page and then

pressing the number key corresponding to an

associated symbol.

BILL

9:30

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To enter symbols:

1. Position the cursor where you want the symbol to

appear within your message.

2. Press and press the number key

corresponding to the desired symbol to highlight a

symbol and then insert it.

To enter preset messages:

䊳From a screen where you can enter text, press

Options (right softkey) > Add Preset Message. (See

“Selecting a Text Message Option” on page 33.)

Ted’s

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Section 2B

Navigating the Main Screen

⽧Getting to Know Sprint One Click (page 44)

⽧Personalizing the Carousel (page 47)

⽧Personalizing the Home Screen (page 49)

The easy-to-use Sprint One Click main screen gives you instant

access to all your favorite features. This section explains

what Sprint One Click does, how to navigate within the

main screen, and how to personalize your main screen

so you get the most out of your phone.

Getting to Know Sprint One Click

Sprint One Click brings all your favorite features to your

fingertips. Instead of navigating through the levels of a

traditional phone menu, this design puts the things you

need the most – features like favorite contacts, text

messaging, Internet access, and GPS navigation – right

up front. Not only can you access what you need right

away, you get to choose what and where it all goes.

Using the Sprint One Click main screen is easy once

you’ve learned a few basics.

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The Sprint One Click Main Screen

The illustration above shows the basic layout of your

phone’s main screen, also known as the standby

screen. The call outs highlight what you’ll need to know

to get started with Sprint One Click.

䢇Carousel – The carousel is the bottom row of tiles, or

icons, on your main screen. Pressing the navigation

key right or left moves the carousel. The tile in the

center is the menu that’s displayed. In the illustration,

the Home tile ( ) is in the center, so the Home

screen is displayed.

䢇Tiles – The tiles are the individual icons on the

carousel. Each tile displays a specific menu, such as

Messaging, Internet, Call Log, and Favorite Contacts.

The carousel can hold up to 15 tiles, which you can

add, remove, and rearrange to suit your needs. The

Home tile ( ) provides access to the phone’s full

menu, and it is the only one that cannot be moved or

removed.

䢇Bubbles – Bubbles are at-a-glance information items

that may be displayed when the Home screen is

displayed, such as in the illustration. Your Home

screen can display up to eight bubbles.

Bubbles

Navigation

Key

Left

Softkey

Tiles

Carousel

Menu/OK

Key

Right

Softkey

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䢇Function Keys – The keys you’ll use to navigate

through the main screen are:

䡲Navigation key: Press right or left to move the

carousel to select tiles. Selected tiles occupy the

center position. Press the navigation key up or

down to highlight bubbles (Home screen only) or

menu items.

䡲Menu/OK key ( ): Press to select highlighted

menu items. From the Home ( ) screen, press

to display the phone’s full menu. (When in

landscape mode, the Enter/OK key performs these

functions.)

䡲Softkeys: Press the left or right softkey to perform

the action or access the menu indicated by the

text directly above it on the display. In the

illustration, pressing the left softkey displays

Options, and pressing the right softkey displays

Contacts.

䡲End/Power key ( ): Press from any menu or tile

to return to the Home ( ) screen.

Take the Tutorial

Your phone has a built-in menu of tutorials to teach

you all you need to know about Sprint One Click.

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Tutorial.

– or –

Select (Personalize My Phone) > Tutorial.

2. Highlight a topic and press to display the

tutorial.

䡲Topics include: Getting Started, Changing the

Carousel, Adding a Tile, Removing a Tile, Changing

the Home Screen, Adding a Bubble, and Removing a

Bubble.

Tip To see a full menu of tutorials when viewing another

tutorial, press Index (left softkey).

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Personalizing the Carousel

Now that you know what the carousel is, it’s time to

make it work for you by adding, removing, or

rearranging tiles to match how you want to use

your phone.

Adding a Tile to the Carousel

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Carousel.

2. Press Add Tile (left softkey), select a tile category

(All, Featured, Communication, Entertainment, or

Favorites), and then highlight a tile (see table on

page 47).

3. To add the tile, press ADD (left softkey) or press

. (To view a preview, press PREVIEW [right

softkey].)

Sprint One Click Tiles

Home – View Home screen and bubbles.

Press to access the phone’s full menu.

Messaging – Access Voicemail, Send Message,

Text Message, Picture Mail, and Email. See

“Sprint Service Features: The Basics” on

page 144.

My Account – Access links to Account Details

Web page, Hear Minutes, and Hear Balance.

See “Exploring the Web” on page 167.

Personalize My Phone – Access Change Screen

Saver, Change Ringer, Personalize Home

Screen, Personalize Carousel, and Tutorial. See

“Personalizing Your Phone” on page 51.

Shortcuts – Add and access up to five shortcuts

from Sprint TV, Send Text, Restrict and Lock, and

other Menu Items. See “Phone Setup Options”

on page 64.

Sprint Navigation – Access Sprint Navigation,

including Drive To, Directory, Maps & Traffic, and

Tools/Extras. See “GPS Navigation” on

page 182.

Sprint One Click Tiles

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Removing a Tile From the Carousel

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Carousel.

2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,

and then highlight Remove Tile and press .

Rearranging Tiles on the Carousel

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Carousel.

2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,

and then highlight Move Tile and press .

3. Press the navigation key right or left to select a

location, and then press INSERT (left softkey) or

press to place the tile.

Replacing Tiles on the Carousel

If your carousel is full or if you just want to swap out

one tile for another, you can replace an existing tile with

another.

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Carousel.

2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,

scroll down the options list, highlight Replace Tile

and press .

Google™ – Access Web features such as Google

search, online Maps, Gmail™, and YouTube™.

See “Launching Google via the Carousel” on

page 167.

Internet – Access data services, including the

Sprint home page, Favorites, Recent Pages, the

Enter Web Address menu, and Google search.

See “Launching a Data Connection” on

page 157.

Shortcut From the main screen, select a tile and press

Options (left softkey) > Remove Tile.

Remember that you cannot remove, move, or

replace the Home tile.

Sprint One Click Tiles

Shortcut From the main screen, select a tile, press

Options (left softkey) > Move Tile, and then

complete step 3.

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3. Select a tile category and then highlight a tile.

4. To replace the previous tile, press REPLACE (left

softkey) or press to place the tile.

Editing Tiles

Certain tiles, such as Shortcuts, contain editable

content. You can use the Personalize Carousel menu to

edit these tiles.

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Carousel.

2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,

scroll down the options list, highlight Edit Tile and

press .

3. Use your navigation key and function keys to edit

the tile.

Resetting the Carousel

To reset the carousel to the original default settings:

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Reset Carousel.

2. Highlight Yes and press .

Personalizing the Home Screen

Use your Home screen (the screen that is displayed

when the Home icon is selected) to provide at-a-

glance information and updates through customizable

bubbles. You can add up to eight bubbles to your

Home screen.

To see more information from a bubble, press the

navigation key up or down to highlight the bubble and

then press .

Adding a Bubble to the Home Screen

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Home Screen.

Shortcut From the main screen, select a tile, press

Options (left softkey) > Replace Tile, and then

complete steps 3 and 4.

Shortcut From the main screen, select a tile, press

Options (left softkey) > Edit Tile, and then

complete step 3.

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2. Press ADD (left softkey) and then highlight a bubble

(see table on page 47).

3. To add the bubble, press ADD (left softkey) or

press . (To view a preview, press PREVIEW

[right softkey].)

4. If prompted, follow the instructions to personalize

your bubble (for example, by selecting an

astrological sign for the Horoscope bubble).

5. When you are finished, press .

Removing a Bubble From the Home

Screen

1. Select and press Options (left softkey) >

Personalize Home Screen.

2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight a

bubble.

3. Press the navigation key left or right to select the

Remove Bubble option and then press .

Sprint One Click – Home Screen Bubbles

Finance – Track your favorite stocks.

Horoscope – View your daily horoscope.

News – Instantly access breaking news and top

stories.

Sports News – Get breaking sports news.

Weather – Check out the current forecast in

your city.

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Section 2C

Settings

⽧Personalizing Your Phone (page 51)

⽧Sound Settings (page 52)

⽧Display Settings (page 56)

⽧Location Settings (page 58)

⽧Messaging Settings (page 58)

⽧Airplane Mode (page 62)

⽧TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 63)

⽧Phone Setup Options (page 64)

You can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just

the way you want it to. This section describes how to

change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.

Take a few moments to review these options and to

adjust or add settings that are right for you.

Personalizing Your Phone

Your phone can be personalized via the onscreen

carousel.

To change the Screen Saver:

1. Select and press > Change Screen Saver.

2. Select Preset Images, My Stuff, or My Albums and

press .

3. Select an image and press to view it. (Once an

image is displayed, use your navigation key to

scroll through and view other available images.)

4. Press Assign (left softkey) to assign an image.

To change the Ringer:

1. Select and press > Change Ringer.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions. See “Sound

Settings” on page 52.

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Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and

messages. You can assign ringer types to individual

Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages.

䢇Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your

phone.

䢇Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard

ringer types and familiar music.

䢇Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages

without disturbing others.

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that

allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.

These options allow you to identify incoming calls by

the ring.

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Ringer Type > Incoming Calls.

2. Select With Caller ID or Without Caller ID. (A list of

ringer type categories will be displayed.)

3. Select a category, and then use your navigation

key to scroll through the available ringers. A

sample ringer will sound as you highlight each

option.

4. Press to assign a ringer.

Getting New Ringers

A wide variety of new ringers is available from the

Sprint Digital Lounge, and you can access them right

from your phone. (Additional charges may apply, but

some are free.)

1. Select and press > My Stuff > Ringers >

Get New Ringers.

2. Follow the system prompts to purchase and

download ringers.

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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Ringer Type > Messages.

2. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. (A list

of ringer type categories will be displayed.)

3. Select a category, and then use your navigation

key to scroll through the available ringers. A

sample ringer will sound as you highlight each

option.

4. Press to assign a ringer.

Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Ringer Type > Schedule.

2. Select a category, and then use your navigation

key ( ) to scroll through the available ringers. A

sample ringer will sound as you highlight each

option.

3. Press to assign a ringer.

Selecting Ringer Types for Roaming

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Ringer Type > Roam Ringer.

2. Select Normal or Distinctive and press .

Selecting a Keytone

Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the

audible tones accompanying a keypress.

䢇Tone Type to select the sound of a keypress.

䢇Tone Volume to select a keypress volume level.

䢇Tone Length to select a key tone length. (Longer tone

lengths may be better for tone recognition when

dialing voicemail or other automated systems.)

To select a Tone Type:

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Key Tone.

2. Select Tone Type and press .

3. Select Xylophone, DTMF, or Voice and press .

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To select a Tone Length:

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Key Tone.

2. Select Tone Length and press .

3. Select Short or Long and press .

To select a Tone Volume:

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Key Tone.

2. Select Tone Volume and press .

3. Select a tone level (Key Tone Off or Level 1 - 8) and

press .

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs

and your environment.

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Volume.

2. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Headset, Speakerphone, or

Advanced...

3. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level

and press .

Adjusting the Advanced Volume Settings

Adjust your phone’s other advanced volume settings to

suit your needs and your environment.

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Volume > Advanced....

2. Select Alarm, Applications, Text Message, Picture Mail,

or Voice Mail and press .

Tip You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode

(or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the

volume key on the left side of your phone.

Note Repeat these same processes to adjust the

Applications > Volume and Game Vibration settings.

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3. Use the navigation key to select Use Ringer Volume

(to use the ringer volume setting).

– or –

Use the navigation key to select Separate Volume

(to use a volume setting that is different from the

ringer volume setting).

4. If you select Separate Volume, press Vibrate

(left softkey) if you wish the phone to vibrate in

addition to ringing at the selected volume setting.

5. Press to store your new settings.

Alert Notification

Set your phone to alert you with an audible tone when

you change service areas, once a minute during a

voice call, or when a call has been connected.

1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds >

Alerts.

2. Select Minute Beep, Service, Connect, Signal Fade/Call

Drop, Power On, or Power Off and press .

3. Select On or Off and press .

Vibrate All

The Vibrate All option allows you to mute all sounds

and activate the vibration feature for all activities without

turning your phone off.

To activate Vibrate All:

䊳Press and hold the volume button down in standby

mode until the screen displays “Vibrate All.”

To deactivate Vibrate All:

䊳Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a

volume level.

Silence All

The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds

without turning your phone off.

To activate Silence All:

䊳Press and hold the volume button down in standby

mode until the screen displays “Silence All.”

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To deactivate Silence All:

䊳Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a

volume level.

Display Settings

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Select how long the display screen remains backlit

after any keypress is made.

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

Backlight.

2. Select a time setting and press .

䡲Select Slide open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, or

8 seconds.

Changing the Keypad Time Length

Select how long the keypad remains backlit after any

keypress is made.

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

Keypad Light.

2. Select a time setting and press .

䡲Select Slide open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds

or Off.

Changing the Display Screen Brightness

Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your

surroundings.

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

Brightness.

2. Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the

screen contrast and press .

Note Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and

standby times.

Note Long keypad settings reduce the battery’s talk and

standby times.

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Activating the PowerSave Mode

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

PowerSave Mode.

2. Select On or Off, and press .

Changing the Phone’s Menu Orientation

Although the menu is displayed as a series of

onscreen icons, the arrangement of these icons is

dependent on the current viewing mode: portrait or

landscape.

䊳If the keypad is the currently active input source,

the menu is displayed in portrait mode.

– or –

1. To display the menu in landscape mode, rotate the

phone 90 degrees counter-clockwise.

2. Slide the top section of the phone up to open.

When you slide the phone open, the display

rotates from a vertical viewing mode to a horizontal

viewing mode.

Changing the Dialing Font

Adjust the font when entering text (for example, when

using the notepad or when adding a Contacts entry).

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

Dialing Font Size.

2. Select Large or Small.

3. Select a size and press .

Changing the Display Screen

Choose what you see on the display screen while

powering on or off and when in standby mode.

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

Main Screen > Screen Saver.

(A list of available images will be displayed.)

2. Select Preset Images, My Stuff, or My Albums and

press .

3. Select an image and press to view it. (Once an

image is displayed, use your navigation key to

scroll through and view other available images.)

4. Press Assign (left softkey) to assign an image.

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Location Settings

Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use

in connection with location-based services.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your

position. Turning Location off will hide your location

from everyone except 911.

To enable your phone’s Location feature:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Location. (The Location disclaimer will be

displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On or Off and press .

When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby

screen will display the icon. When Location is

turned off, the icon will be displayed.

Messaging Settings

Staying connected to your friends and family has never

been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging

capabilities, you can send and receive many different

kinds of text messages without placing a voice call.

(For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on

page 161.)

Messaging settings make text messaging easier by

letting you decide how you would like to be notified of

new messages, create a signature with each sent

message, and create your own preset messages.

Note Turning Location on will allow the network to detect

your position using GPS technology, making some

Sprint applications and services easier to use.

Turning Location off will disable the GPS location

function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide

your general location based on the cell site serving

your call. No application or service may use your

location without your request or permission.

GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.

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Setting Message Notification

When you receive a message, your phone notifies you

by displaying an icon on your display screen. You can

also choose to be notified with a message notification

on your display screen.

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Notification.

2. Select Message & Icon or Icon only and press .

Setting Message Reminders

When new messages arrive, you can choose to ignore

them and set the phone to periodically remind you of

them by playing an audible alert at a set interval.

To hear a reminder alert for unread messages:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Message Reminder.

2. Select Off, Once, or Every 2 min and press .

Deleting Old Messages

Delete messages you have read whenever you like, or

have your phone delete them automatically for you.

To automatically delete read messages:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Auto-Delete.

2. Select Yes or No and press .

Tip To access the Messaging Settings menu, you can

also press Menu > Messages > Settings.

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Adding a Customized Signature

Add a customized signature to each message you

send.

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Signature.

2. Read the onscreen message, select On and press

. (If you do not wish to attach a signature to

your outgoing messages, select Off.)

3. Enter a signature and press . (See “Entering

Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text

in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

Managing Preset Messages

Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages to help

make sending text messages easier. Customize or

delete these messages, such as “Where are you?,”

“Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at” to suit your needs,

or add your own messages to the list.

To edit or delete a preset message:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Pre-set Message. (The list of preset messages will be

displayed.)

2. Highlight the message and press Edit (left softkey)

to edit the message (see “Entering Text in Portrait

Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape

Mode” on page 39), and press .

– or –

Press Options (right softkey) > Delete to delete the

message. (Select Delete All to delete all current

messages.)

To add a new preset message:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Pre-set Message. (The list of preset messages will be

displayed.)

2. To add a new message, select an empty message

location, and press Options (right softkey) >

Add New.

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3. Enter your message (see “Entering Text in Portrait

Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape

Mode” on page 39), and press . (Your new

message will be added to the beginning of the list.)

Other Text Message Settings

These settings allow you to configure the options

associated with a text message sent from your phone.

These options include:

䢇Save in Outbox - allows you to save a copy of a sent

message in your outbox.

䢇Priority - allows you to set a priority level of Normal or

Urgent for text messages.

䢇Callback Number - allows you to set the callback

number for the recipient to view when receiving a

text message.

䢇Draft Alert - allows you to set an alert when your

message has been stored as a draft.

To save new messages in the outbox:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Save in Outbox.

2. Select Yes or No and press .

To set the priority level:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Priority.

2. Select Normal or Urgent and press .

To activate a callback number:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Callback Number.

2. Select None, <current number>, or Other and

press .

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To set the draft alert:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Draft Alert.

2. Select On or Off and press .

VoiceSMS Options

These settings allow you to configure the settings that

are used when sending SMS Voice messages to

others. These options include:

䢇Speakerphone - allows you to turn the speakerphone

on or off for recording SMS Voice messages.

䢇From Name - allows you to enter the name that will be

displayed to the recipient of an SMS Voice message.

To turn speakerphone on or off:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Voice SMS Option > Speakerphone.

2. Select On or Off and press .

To enter the from name:

1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >

Voice SMS Option > From Name.

2. Enter the desired name using either the keypad or

keyboard and press or select Done (left

softkey).

Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s

features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos,

when you are in an airplane or in any other area where

making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When

you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or

receive any calls or access online information.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Airplane Mode.

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On, Off, or On PowerUp and press .

While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen

will display “Phone off.”

Tip To access the VoiceSMS Options menu, you can

also press Menu > Messages > Settings >

VoiceSMS Opt..

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TTY Use With Sprint Service

A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text

Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows

people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have

speech or language disabilities, to communicate by

telephone.

Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.

Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device

to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.

Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special

cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this

cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact

your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the

connector cable.

When establishing your Sprint service, please call

Sprint Customer Service via the state

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first

dialing . Then provide the state

TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Accessibility > TTY Options. (An informational

message will be displayed.)

2. Read the informational message and press .

3. Select TTY Full, TTY + Hear, TTY+ Talk, or TTY Off and

press .

Note In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access

icon.

If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY

devices connected to the headset jack may be

impaired.

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Phone Setup Options

Shortcuts

Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts

to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the

navigation key to the assigned direction in standby

mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts.

1. Select to access the Shortcuts menu.

2. Using the navigation key, select a current shortcut

and press .

3. Press to return to standby mode.

To create a new shortcut:

1. Select > Add Shortcut and press .

2. Select from one of the following categories:

My Stuff, My Album, Bookmark, or Menu Item.

3. Press Assign (left softkey) to make the new shortcut

assignment.

WARNING 911 Emergency Calling

Sprint recommends that TTY users make

emergency calls by other means, including

Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),

analog cellular, and landline communications.

Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted

when received by public safety answering

points (PSAPs), rendering some

communications unintelligible. The problem

encountered appears related to TTY

equipment or software used by PSAPs. This

matter has been brought to the attention of

the FCC, and the wireless industry and the

PSAP community are currently working to

resolve this.

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Call Answer Mode

Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone:

whether you want to be required to press or to

press any number key.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Call Setup > Call Answer.

2. Select an option and press .

䡲Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered

by pressing any key except or Ignore

(right softkey).

䡲Talk Key to require to be pressed to answer all

incoming calls.

Auto Answer Mode

Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls

when connected to an optional hands-free car kit.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Call Setup > Auto Answer.

2. Select a Car-Kit/Headset option and press .

䡲Yes to answer calls automatically when the phone

is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset

(sold separately). Remember, your phone will

answer calls in Auto-Answer mode even if you

are not present.

䡲No to disable Auto-Answer.

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Display Language

You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen

menus in English or in Spanish.

1. Select and press > Settings > Display >

Language.

2. Select English or Español and press .

Setting Abbreviated Dialing

To activate the Contacts Match feature:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Call Setup > Contacts Match.

2. Select On or Off and press .

To activate the Prepend feature:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Call Setup > Abbreviated Dial.

2. Select On and press .

3. Enter the first five- or six-digit prefix in the Abbrev.

Dial field and then press .

䡲To deactivate this feature, select Off during step 2

above.

Tip To make an Abbreviated Dial call, see “Using

Abbreviated Dialing” on page 31.

Note This setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint 411.

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Section 2D

Security

⽧Accessing the Security Menu (page 67)

⽧Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature (page 68)

⽧Lock Services (page 69)

⽧Using Special Numbers (page 70)

⽧Erasing Phone Content (page 71)

⽧Resetting Your Picture Account (page 72)

⽧Resetting Your Phone Settings (page 72)

⽧Resetting Your Phone (page 72)

⽧Security Features for Data Services (page 73)

By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace

of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will

familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With

several options available, you can customize your

phone to meet your personal needs.

Accessing the Security Menu

All of your phone’s security settings are available

through the Security menu. You must enter your lock

code to view the Security menu.

1. Select and press > Settings > More...>

Security.

2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

Tip If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last

four digits of your wireless phone number. If this

doesn’t work, call Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4727.

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Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

When your phone is locked, you can only receive

incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer

Service, or special numbers. (See “Using Special

Numbers” on page 70.)

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Restrict and Lock > Lock my Phone.

2. Enter your new code and press .

3. Select a lock option (On Power-Up or Lock Now) and

press . (To set your phone to lock the next time

it is turned on, select On Power-Up.)

Unlocking Your Phone

1. Press to display the User Lock screen.

2. Press Unlock (right softkey) and enter your lock

code.

Changing the Lock Code

1. Select and press > Settings > More...>

Security and enter your lock code.

2. Select Change Lock Code.

3. Enter your new code and press Next (left softkey).

4. Re-enter your new lock code and press Done

(left softkey).

Calling in Lock Mode

You can place calls to 911 and to your special

numbers when in lock mode. (For information on

special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on

page 70.)

䊳To call an emergency number, special number, or

Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number

and press .

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Lock Services

This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and

data services. When you enable Lock Services, you will

be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency

numbers) or to access the data services until the lock

has been disabled in the Security menu.

Locking Voice Services

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Restrict and Lock.

2. Select Voice and press .

3. Enter your user lock code.

4. Select Lock and press .

5. Select Lock and press .

Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Restrict and Lock.

2. Select Voice and press .

3. Enter your user lock code.

4. Select Restrict and press .

5. Select Outgoing Call and press .

6. Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special # only and

press .

Restricting Incoming Voice Calls:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Restrict and Lock.

2. Select Voice and press .

3. Enter your user lock code.

4. Select Restrict and press .

5. Select Incoming Call and press .

6. Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special # Only and

press .

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Locking and Unlocking Your Contacts

Locking your Contacts list prevents any alterations in its

contents. No entry can be deleted or altered without

first disabling this feature.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Restrict and Lock.

2. Select Voice and press .

3. Enter your user lock code.

4. Select Restrict and press .

5. Select Lock Contacts and press .

6. Select an option and press .

䡲On to lock your phone book.

䡲Off to unlock your phone book.

Using Special Numbers

Special numbers are important numbers that you have

designated as being “always available.” You can call

and receive calls from special numbers even if your

phone is locked.

You can save up to 10 special numbers in addition to

your Contacts entries (the same number may be in

both directories).

To add or replace a special number:

1. Select and press > Settings > More...>

Security and enter your lock code.

2. Select Special #.

3. Select a location (1 - 3) for your entry and

press .

4. Enter the number and press .

Note There are no speed dial options associated with

special numbers.

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Erasing Phone Content

Use the Security menu to quickly erase all the content

you have created or stored in your phone.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Security and enter your lock code.

2. Select Erase/Reset.

3. Select an option and press .

䡲Erase Web Cookies to erase all web tracking

cookies.

䡲Erase Web History to erase the history of your

recently visited web sites.

䡲Erase Web Cache to erase any temporarily

downloaded web files.

䡲Erase Contacts to erase the contents of your

Contacts list.

䡲Erase My Stuff to erase all the content you have

downloaded to your phone.

䡲Erase Pic/Video to erase all pictures or videos

stored on your phone.

䡲Erase Messages to erase all stored messages.

䡲Reset Picture Account to reset any previously

configured picture account settings.

䡲Reset Shortcuts to reset the list of previously

created shortcuts from the carousel.

䡲Default Settings to reset the phone to its default

settings, but keep any current data on the phone.

䡲Reset Phone to reset the phone to its factory

settings and erase all data.

4. Select Yes to confirm the deletion and press .

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Resetting Your Picture Account

Resetting your picture account settings clears the

account settings and you will need to register your

picture account again before you can use it.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Security and enter your lock code.

2. Select Erase/Reset > Reset Picture Account.

3. Read the disclaimer, select Yes, and press .

Resetting Your Phone Settings

Resetting the default settings restores all the default

settings to your phone without deleting any data you

have entered, such as entries to your Contacts list.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Security and enter your lock code.

2. Select Erase/Reset > Default Settings.

3. Read the disclaimer, select Yes, and press .

4. Select Yes again and press to confirm.

Resetting Your Phone

Resetting the phone restores all the factory settings,

including the ringer types and display settings.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Security and enter your lock code.

2. Select Erase/Reset > Reset Phone.

3. Read the disclaimer, press OK (left softkey), select

Yes, and press .

4. You will be asked to confirm resetting the phone. If

you are then sure you want all data erased and the

phone reset to its factory default state, select Yes,

and press .

WARNING Resetting your phone deletes all files that you

have previously downloaded.

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Security Features for Data Services

Enabling and Disabling Data Services

You can disable data services without turning off your

phone; however, you will not have access to all data

services, including Web and messaging. Disabling

data services will avoid any charges associated with

these services. While signed out, you can still place or

receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other

voice services. You may enable data services again at

any time.

To disable data services:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Data > On/Off. (A message is displayed.)

2. Select Next (left softkey) > Disable Vision and press

to confirm that you want to sign out and

deactivate data.

To enable data services:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Data > On/Off. (A message is displayed.)

2. Select Connect > Yes and press to enable data

service and connect to the network.

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74 Se ct i on 2 E. R oam ing

Section 2E

Roaming

⽧Understanding Roaming (page 74)

⽧Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode (page 75)

⽧Using Call Guard (page 76)

⽧Using Data Roam Guard (page 77)

Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off

the Sprint National Network. Your new dual band Rant™ by

Samsung® works anywhere on the network and allows

you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital

networks where we’ve implemented roaming

agreements with other carriers. This section explains

how roaming works as well as special features that let

you manage your roaming experience.

Understanding Roaming

Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display

Screen

Your phone’s display screen always lets you know

when you’re off the Sprint National Network. Anytime

you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon

().

Tip Remember, when you are using your phone off the

Sprint National Network, always dial numbers using

11 digits (1 + area code + number).

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Roaming on Other Digital Networks

When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call

quality and security will be similar to the quality you

receive when making calls on the Sprint National

Network. However, you may not be able to access

certain features, such as data services, depending on

the available network.

Checking for Voicemail Messages While

Roaming

When you are roaming off the Sprint National Network,

you may not receive on-phone notification of new

voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages,

but you will need to periodically check your voicemail

for new messages if you are in a roaming service area

for an extended period of time.

1. Dial 1 + area code + your phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting,

press .

3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the

voice prompts.

When you return to the Sprint National Network,

voicemail notification will resume as normal.

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

Your phone allows you to control your roaming

capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you

can determine which signals your phone accepts.

Choose from two different settings on your dual-band

phone to control your roaming experience.

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Roaming > Set Mode.

Note If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint National

Network, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped

in an area where you think Sprint service is available,

turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the

network.

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2. Select an option and press .

䡲Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National

Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the

phone searches for an alternate system.

䡲Sprint Only to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS

Network only and prevent roaming on other

networks.

Using Call Guard

Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are

roaming off the Sprint National Network: the onscreen

roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy

to manage your roaming by requiring an extra step

before you can place or answer a roaming call. (This

additional step is not required when you make or

receive calls while on the Sprint National Network.)

To turn Call Guard on or off:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Roaming > Call Guard.

2. Highlight On or Off and press .

To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. While in the Sprint One Click main screen, dial 1 +

area code + the seven-digit number and press

2. Press to confirm the Roaming rate

notification and complete the call.

To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Press . (A message will be displayed notifying

you that roaming charges will apply.)

2. Press Answer (left softkey).

Note Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone.

Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available

when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.

Note If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take

extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.

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Using Data Roam Guard

Depending on service availability and roaming

agreements, your phone may be able to access data

services while roaming on certain digital systems. You

can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming

off the Sprint National Network and try to use data

services such as messaging.

To set your Data Roam Guard notification:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Roaming > Data Roaming.

2. Select an option and press .

䡲Always Ask sets your phone’s Data Roam Guard

feature on. You will see a prompt and will be

required to respond anytime you access data

services while roaming.

䡲Never Ask turns your phone’s Data Roam Guard

feature off. You will not be notified of your roaming

status when accessing data services.

To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:

䊳When a pop-up notification appears informing you

that data roam charges may apply, press Roam (left

softkey) to connect.

Note Data Roam Guard is turned off by default on your

phone.

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78 Section 2F. History

Section 2F

History

⽧Viewing History (page 78)

⽧History Options (page 79)

⽧Making a Call From History (page 79)

⽧Saving a Phone Number From History (page 80)

⽧Erasing History (page 80)

History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and

missed calls. This section guides you through accessing

and making the most of your History.

Viewing History

History is a list of the last 150 phone numbers (or

Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or

missed. History makes redialing a number fast and

easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are

added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries

are removed from the bottom of the list.

Each entry contains the phone number (if it is

available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone

number is in your Contacts). Duplicate calls (same

number and type of call) may only appear once on the

list.

1. Select and press > History, highlight an

entry, and press .

Note You may also be able to access History from your

phone’s main screen carousel. See “Navigating the

Main Screen” on page 44 for details. Note History records only calls that occur while the phone

is turned on. If a call is received while your phone is

turned off, it will not be included in the phone’s

history.

If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not

be included in your phone’s history.

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History Options

Select a History entry from the Recent History screen

and press to display the date and time of the call,

the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name

(if the number is already in your Contacts).

Press Options (right softkey) from the Recent History

screen to display the following options:

䢇New Group to save the current history entry to a new

group.

䢇Save to save the number if it is not already in your

Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From

History” on page 80.)

䢇Contact Details to display the Contact entries’ details.

䢇Delete to delete the entry.

䢇Delete All to delete all History entries.

Making a Call From History

1. Select and press > History, highlight an

entry and press .

2. Select an entry and press .

Tip You can also view the next History entry by pressing

the navigation key down or view the previous entry

by pressing the navigation key up.

Note You cannot make calls from History to entries

identified as Blocked ID, Unknown or Restricted.

Tip Press from the main screen to also bring up the

Recent History screen where you can then select an

entry.

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Saving a Phone Number From

History

Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries.

Contacts entries can store up to a total of seven phone

numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64

characters.

1. Select a History entry and press Options

(right softkey) > Save or Contact Details.

2. Select New Entry to create a new Contacts entry for

the number or press Options (right softkey) > Edit >

Select # Type to save the number to an existing

entry.

3. Select a label (such as Mobile, Home, Work, Pager,

Fax, or Others) and press .

4. Use either the keypad or keyboard to type in the

new entry name and press .

– or –

Select an existing Contacts entry and press .

5. Make any other selection or entries for this new

Contact.

6. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry to

your Contacts list and exit.

After you have saved the number, the new Contacts

entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on

page 85.)

Erasing History

To erase individual History entries, see “History

Options” on page 79.

To erase a specific History entry:

1. Select and press > History, highlight an

entry and press Options (right softkey) > Delete.

2. If you are certain you want to erase the entry,

select Delete (left softkey).

– or –

Select Cancel (right softkey) to return to the

previous menu.

Note You cannot save phone numbers already in your

Contacts or from calls identified as Blocked ID or

Restricted.

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To erase all History entries:

1. Select and press > History, highlight an

entry and press Options (right softkey) > Delete All.

2. If you are certain you want to erase all history

entries, select Delete (left softkey).

– or –

Select Cancel (right softkey) to return to the

previous menu.

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Section 2G

Contacts

⽧Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 82)

⽧Adding a New Group (page 83)

⽧Finding Contacts Entries (page 84)

⽧Contacts Entry Options (page 85)

⽧Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 86)

⽧Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 86)

⽧Deleting a Contact (page 86)

⽧Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 87)

⽧Editing a Contacts Entry (page 88)

⽧Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 88)

⽧Dialing Sprint Services (page 89)

⽧Wireless Backup (page 89)

Your phone’s Contacts list helps you stay in touch with family,

friends, and colleagues by keeping track of all their contact

information. This section explains how to use your

phone’s Contacts list.

Adding a New Contacts Entry

Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries.

Contacts entries can store up to a total of seven phone

numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64

characters.

1. Select and press > Contacts > Add New.

2. Select New Contact to create a new Contacts entry.

3. Enter a name for the new entry and press the

navigation key down. (See “Entering Text in Portrait

Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape

Mode” on page 39.)

Tip For quick access to favorite contacts, add them to

your main screen carousel. See “Navigating the Main

Screen” on page 44 for details.

Note Press Contacts (right softkey) from the main screen

to access the Contacts page.

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4. Enter the phone number for the entry and

press .

5. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work,

Pager, Fax, or Others) and press .

6. Press Done (left softkey).

After you have saved the number, the new Contacts

entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on

page 85.)

Adding a New Group

Groups allow you to communicate simultaneously by

sending out a broadcast text message to every

member of a current group.

1. Select and press > Contacts > Add New.

2. Select New Group to create a new Group category.

3. Read the onscreen information and press Start

(left softkey).

4. Add multiple entries (two or more) to your new

group by highlighting a name from the list and

pressing . This action places a check mark

alongside the name.

5. Press Continue (left softkey) and enter a name for

the new entry and press the navigation key down.

(See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or

“Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

6. Press Save (left softkey) to assign the selected

entries to the new group.

Tip ICE – In Case of Emergency

To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify

important contacts, you can list your local

emergency contacts under “ICE” in your phone’s

Contacts list. For example, if your mother is your

primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in

your Contacts list. To list more than one emergency

contact, use “ICE1–___,” “ICE2–___,” etc.

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Finding Contacts Entries

There are several ways to display your Contacts entries:

by name, by speed dial number and by group. Follow

the steps outlined in the sections below to display

entries from the Contacts menu.

Finding Contacts by Name

1. Select and press > Contacts.

– or –

Press Contacts (right softkey).

2. Scroll through all the entries.

– or –

Within the Find field, enter the first letter of a name

or part of a name (such as “Dav” for “Dave”). (The

more letters you enter, the more your search

narrows.)

3. To display the details for an entry, select it and

press .

4. To dial the entry’s default phone number,

press .

– or –

To dial another number, press the navigation key

( ) up or down and press .

Finding Speed Dial Numbers

1. Select and press > Contacts.

2. Press Options (right softkey) > Settings > Speed

Numbers.

3. Scroll through speed dial entries. Speed dial

numbers are displayed in numeric order.

– or –

Enter the number of a speed dial location using

your keypad.

Shortcut From standby mode, press CONTACTS

(right softkey) to display your Contacts.

Note Speed Dial location 1 is reserved for voicemail

access.

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4. To display the details of an entry, highlight it and

press .

5. To dial the entry’s default phone number,

press .

– or –

To display additional Contacts entries, press the

navigation key left or right.

Finding Group Entries

1. Select and press > Contacts and scroll

through the group titles.

2. To display entries belonging to a group, select the

group and press .

3. To dial the entry’s default phone number, select the

entry and press .

– or –

To display additional Contacts entries, press the

navigation key left or right.

Contacts Entry Options

To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the

entry and press Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact.

Select an option and press .

䢇<Contact Image> to edit the image associated with the

contact entry.

䢇<Contact Name> to edit the contact entry name.

䢇<Current number> to edit the entry phone number.

(See “Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number” on

page 86.)

䢇<Add Number> to add a phone number to the entry.

(See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”

on page 86.)

䢇<E-mail> to add an email address to the entry.

䢇<IM> to add an Instant Messenger address to the

entry.

䢇<URL> to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.

䢇<Memo> to add a note, street address, or other

information.

䢇<Ring> to assign a preprogrammed or downloaded

ringer.

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Adding a Phone Number to a

Contacts Entry

1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts

Entries” on page 84.)

2. Select Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact >

<Add Number>.

3. Enter the new phone number and press .

4. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work,

Pager, Fax or Others) and press .

5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new number.

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone

Number

1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See page 84.)

2. Select Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact and

select an existing number.

3. Press to clear one digit at a time, or press

and hold to erase the entire number.

4. Re-enter or edit any number and press Done

(left softkey) to save the information.

Deleting a Contact

1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See page 84.)

2. Select Options (right softkey) > Delete Contact.

3. Select Delete (left softkey) to confirm the deletion.

Tip You can view the next entry by pressing the

navigation key down or view the previous entry by

pressing the navigation key up.

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Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in

speed dial locations. (For details on how to make calls

using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing”

on page 32.)

You can assign speed dial numbers when you add a

new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone

number to an existing entry, or when you edit an

existing number.

To assign a speed dial number to a new phone number:

1. Add a phone number to a new or an existing

Contacts entry. (See “Adding a New Contacts

Entry” on page 82 or “Adding a Phone Number to

a Contacts Entry” on page 86.)

2. Highlight the recently added number and press

Options (right softkey) > Settings > Speed Numbers.

3. Select an available (unassigned) speed dial

location and press Assign (left softkey). (A

confirmation is displayed.)

4. Press to complete the assignment.

To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone

number:

1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts

Entries” on page 84.)

2. Highlight the desired number and press Options

(right softkey) > Settings > Speed Numbers.

3. Select an available speed dial location (or enter a

location using your keypad) and press Assign

(left softkey) or press . (The new speed dial

entry is then assigned.)

4. Press to return to the Contacts menu.

Note If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial

location to a new phone number, a message will

appear asking if you wish to replace the existing

speed dial assignment. Press Yes to assign the

location to the new phone number and delete the

previous speed dial assignment.

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Editing a Contacts Entry

1. Highlight a Contacts entry.

2. Press Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact to display

the Edit Entry menu.

3. Select the information field you wish to edit (Name,

Ringer, etc.) and press .

4. Add or edit the information and press .

5. Press Done (left softkey) to save your changes.

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry

Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can

identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer

Types” on page 52.)

1. Highlight a Contacts entry.

2. Press Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact to display

the Edit Entry menu.

3. Select the current ring type and press to

display the Name Ringer menu.

4. Select a ringer menu, such as Default Ringer,

Download Ringer, Other Ringer, My Videos or No Ringer.

5. Scroll through available ringers. (When you

highlight a ringer type, a sample ringer will sound.)

6. Select a ringer and press .

7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new ringer

type.

Tip To download a new ringer, select Menu > My Stuff >

Ringers > Get New Ringers and follow the

instructions to select, purchase, download, and

assign the new ringer.

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Dialing Sprint Services

Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact

numbers for various Sprint services.

To dial a service from your Contacts:

1. Select and press > Contacts.

2. Highlight Add New and press Options (right softkey)>

Settings > Services and select an available service,

such as Account Info, Customer Service, Dir Assist

(Sprint 411), or Sprint Operator.

To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad:

1. Dial the appropriate service number:

䡲Account Info. –

䡲Customer Service –

䡲Sprint 411 –

䡲Sprint Operator –

2. Press to place the call.

Wireless Backup

This feature allows you to back up all of your contacts

to the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is

lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced.

To subscribe to the wireless backup service, you will

need to purchase a license to use the service through

your phone’s browser. The license expires after a set

period of time and must be renewed regularly.

As part of the initial subscription process, a random

wireless backup password is generated. The randomly

generated password will be sent to your phone as a

text message. (Subscribe launches the subscription

process. If you are already subscribed to wireless

backup service, Unsubscribe will be displayed.)

Tip To use the wireless backup service, you are required

to activate the service from your phone.

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Activating and Deactivating Wireless Backup

To activate the wireless backup service:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Wireless Backup > Subscribe. (You are prompted to

confirm your license status.)

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to purchase the

license.

3. Please wait while registering the license. (You will

see a confirmation screen if it has been registered.)

To deactivate the wireless backup service:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Wireless Backup > Unsubscribe. (A message is

displayed.)

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to unsubscribe

from the wireless backup service.

Note Once you have completed the registration, you will

receive a text message with your password. This

password is required for the Wireless Backup Web

site (www.wirelessbackup.sprint.com) in order to edit

your contacts from your computer.

Tip Each time you edit Contacts on your phone, they are

backed up at www.wirelessbackup.sprint.com.

Note You can unsubscribe from the wireless backup

service only through the Sprint Web site.

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Section 2H. Calendar and Tools 91

Section 2H

Calendar and Tools

⽧Using Your Phone’s Calendar (page 91)

⽧Task List (page 94)

⽧Countdown (page 95)

⽧Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock (page 95)

⽧Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad (page 96)

⽧Using the Calculator (page 97)

⽧Using the World Time (page 98)

⽧Updating Phone Software (page 98)

⽧Updating the PRL (page 98)

Your phone is equipped with several personal information

management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.

This section shows you how to use these features to

turn your phone into a time management planner that

helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and

commitments.

Using Your Phone’s Calendar

Adding an Event to the Calendar

Your Calendar helps you organize your time and

reminds you of important events.

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Scheduler.

2. Select the day to which you would like to add an

event and press Options (right softkey) > Add New.

3. Enter the event title and press Next (left softkey).

(See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or

“Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

4. Select a category for the event by highlighting the

category field:

䡲Select Appointment, Personal, Business, Birthday, or

Vacation.

Tip Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by

week through the Scheduler.

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5. Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting

the alarm field:

䡲Select No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before,

or 1 Hr before.

6. Select a recurrence cycle for the event:

䡲Select Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly.

7. Highlight the ringer field and press .

䡲Select a ringer category and then a ringer and

press .

8. Select a Start and End time for the event by

highlighting the time field and pressing .

䡲Using your keypad or navigation key, set the start

and end times for the event and press .

䡲Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM

(right softkey).

9. Select a single optional contact for the event by

highlighting go to Contacts and pressing .

䡲Select a contact from the list and press to

check the box. Press Done (left softkey).

10. Press Done (left softkey) to save the event.

Event Alert Menu

When your phone is turned on and you have an event

alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays

the event summary. There are several ways your phone

alerts you to scheduled events:

䢇By playing the assigned ringer type.

䢇By illuminating the backlight.

䢇By flashing the LED on the front of the outer LCD.

To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press .

To view an additional option, press the appropriate

softkey:

䢇Snooze (left softkey) silences the alarm and

schedules it to replay again in 9 minutes.

Viewing Events

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Scheduler.

2. Select the day for which you would like to view

events and press . (If you have events

scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed

in chronological order.)

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3. To display an event’s details, highlight it and

press .

Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu

䊳Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Today.

Editing an Event

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Scheduler.

2. Select the day containing the previously created

event and press . (Days containing an event are

indicated within a blue box.)

3. Highlight the event from the list and press .

4. Press Edit (left softkey). Follow the onscreen

procedures to alter any of the previously

configured fields. See “Adding an Event to the

Calendar” on page 91.

Erasing a Day’s Events

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Scheduler.

2. Select the day for which you would like to erase

and press .

3. Press Options (right softkey) > Delete All. (An alert will

be displayed notifying you that you are about to

erase all events.)

4. Select Yes or No and press .

Tip In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled

are highlighted in blue.

Tip In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled

are highlighted in blue.

Note If the day for which you are erasing events contains a

repeating event, you will receive the following

prompt: “This is a recurring event <event name>.”

Select Erase this to erase a single occurrence, Erase

all to erase all occurrences of the event, or Cancel to

cancel the deletion of the repeating event.

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Erasing a Single Event

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Scheduler.

2. Select the day for which you would like to erase

the single event and press .

3. Highlight the event from the list and press Options

(right softkey) > Delete.

4. Select Yes or No and press .

Task List

This option allows you to manage daily tasks that

include dates, times, and priority levels.

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar > Task

List.

2. Press Options (right softkey) > Add New.

3. Enter the task name using either the keypad or

keyboard and press Next (left softkey).

4. Select a priority level by highlighting the Priority

field.

䡲Press the navigation key left or right to select Low

or High.

5. Select a due time by highlighting the Due Time field.

䡲Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the

alarm time.

䡲Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM

(right softkey).

Tip In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled

are highlighted in blue. Note If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is

automatically displayed.

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6. Select a due date by highlighting the Due Date field.

䡲Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the

date.

7. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit.

Countdown

This option allows you to enter a timer that counts

down to an event based on a date and time specified.

1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar >

Countdown.

2. Press Add New (left softkey).

3. Enter the countdown name using either the

keypad or keyboard.

4. Select a time by highlighting the Time field.

䡲Using your keypad and/or navigation key, enter

the time of the countdown.

䡲Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM

(right softkey).

5. Select a date by highlighting the Date field.

䡲Using the keypad, enter the date of the

countdown.

6. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit.

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock

Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has

multiple alarm capabilities.

1. Select and press > Tools > Alarm.

2. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3 and

press .

3. Turn the alarm on or off by selecting the activation

field.

䡲Select On or Off.

Note If there are no countdowns saved, the New

Countdown screen is automatically displayed.

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4. Select a time for the alarm by selecting the Time

field.

䡲Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the

alarm time.

䡲Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM

(right softkey).

5. Select a ringer type for the alarm by selecting the

Ringer Type field and pressing .

6. Select a repeating status for the alarm by selecting

the Repeat field.

䡲Highlight Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun.

7. Select a snooze interval for the alarm by selecting

the Snooze Interval field.

䡲Highlight Off, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or

20 minutes.

8. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit.

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad

Your phone comes with a memo pad that you can use

to compose and store reminders and notes to help

keep you organized. You can enter up to 512

characters.

To compose a note:

1. Select and press > Tools > Memo Pad.

2. Press Add New (left softkey).

3. Type your note using either the keypad or

keyboard.

4. Press or Done (left softkey). (See “Entering Text

in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in

Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

Note If there are no memos saved, (None) appears on the

screen.

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To read a saved note:

1. Select and press > Tools > Memo Pad.

2. Select a note and press .

To edit a note:

1. Select and press > Tools > Memo Pad.

2. Select a note and press .

3. Press Edit (left softkey).

4. Press to erase a single character. Press and

hold to erase an entire word.

5. Type your note using either the keypad or

keyboard.

6. Press or Done (left softkey). (See “Entering

Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text

in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

To delete all saved notes:

1. Select and press > Tools > Memo Pad.

2. Select a note and press Options (right softkey) >

Delete All. (An alert will be displayed notifying you

that you are about to erase all memos.)

3. Select Yes or No and press .

To delete a saved note:

1. Select and press > Tools > Memo Pad.

2. Select a note and press Options (right softkey) >

Delete.

3. Select Yes or No and press .

Using the Calculator

Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.

1. Select and press > Tools > Calculator.

2. Enter numbers using your keypad.

䡲Press to enter decimal points.

䡲Press to change the sign from positive to

negative.

䡲Press Clear (right softkey) to clear all numbers.

3. Press for the total.

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Using the World Time

To view the time in over 24 different locations:

1. Select and press > Tools > World Time.

2. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll

through different cities and time zones.

3. Press Set DST (left softkey) to turn daylight saving

time on or off.

Updating Phone Software

The update phone option allows you to download and

update the software in your phone automatically. Only

the internal software is updated; no Contacts entries or

other information saved to your phone will be deleted.

1. Select and press > Tools > Update Phone >

Update Firmware.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Updating the PRL

This option allows you to download and update the

PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically.

1. Select and press > Tools > Update Phone >

Update PRL.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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Section 2I

Voice Services

⽧Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 99)

⽧Managing Voice Memos (page 105)

Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice

and store voice reminders right on your phone. This section

includes easy-to-follow instructions for using voice-

activated dialing.

Using Automatic Speech

Recognition (ASR)

You can use the phone’s built-in speech recognition

software to activate various voice commands, such as

making calls, sending messages, or launching

applications.

Making a Call Using Automatic Speech

Recognition

1. Press and hold .

2. Follow the voice prompts and recite the entry’s

voice dial tag into the microphone.

3. If the matching Contacts entry has more than one

number, say the name of the label associated to

the desired phone number.

Note The Voice Service feature can be used to dial

previously stored phone numbers (since the

application recognizes these saved names).

Tip Record voice dial tags in a quiet environment and

without the aid of an accessory (for example, a

headset or hands-free car kit).

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Tips for Using Voice Dial

䢇Voice Dial works best in quieter environments.

䢇When saying a name, speak at a normal speed and

say the name clearly. There is no need to pause

between the first name and last name.

Adapting Digit Dialing

Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that

no training or adaptation is required. Some users with

heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may

find difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker-

independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature

allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy

through adaptation. Users who get acceptable digit

recognition accuracy will find no additional benefit to

performing the Adapt Digit adaptation.

After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be

customized to your voice. Other people will not be able

to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the

phone to factory defaults.

Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences

to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process

takes about three minutes.

Tips for Adapting Digit Dial

䢇Adapt digits in a quiet place.

䢇Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to

speak.

䢇Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.

䢇If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of

digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils

the recording, you can say or select “No” when the

prompt asks, “Did the recording sound OK?” You will

then be prompted to rerecord the sequence.

Note ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently

misrecognizing your speech. You can always restore

the system to its original factory setting.

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To adapt Digit Dial to your voice:

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Service.

2. Press Settings (right softkey) > Adaptation > Adapt

Voice.

3. Press Start (left softkey) to begin the process. (The

phone displays the first digit sequence.)

4. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the words,

commands, and digits using a normal tone of

voice.

䡲If the recording is acceptable (no mistakes and no

background noises), say “Yes” or press the left

softkey.

䡲If you need to rerecord the digits to fix any

problems, say “No” or press the right softkey. (The

phone then prompts you to say the digits again.)

Wait for the beep, and then record the digits

again. (Repeat this step until you are satisfied with

the recording.)

5. After confirming that the recording is acceptable,

repeat the recording process with the next set of

digits.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for an additional nine sets of

digits.

7. When you are finished with a full session, you will

reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.”

Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Service.

2. Press Settings (right softkey) > Adaptation >

Reset Voice.

3. Press Yes (left softkey).

Note It is recommended that you perform the complete

adaptation of Digit Dial at least once to achieve the

maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation

is performed, you can always return later and resume

the process from the halfway point.

Note Reset Voice is available only after the phone has

undergone an adaptation session.

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Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial

Choice Lists

You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature

displays the list of top voice recognition choices or

automatically dials the first number, without displaying

a choice list.

To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial:

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Service.

2. Select Settings > Confirmation and press .

3. Press the navigation key up or down to select

Automatic, Always Confirm, or Never Confirm and press

Calling Contacts Entries

1. Press and hold .

2. Say the name used for the number you wish to

call. For example, say “John.” The phone dials the

number stored for the contact “John.”

If the location recognized or the name does not have a

number stored in Contacts, your phone will play the

message “No match found, Try Again?” and then return

you to the previous screen.

If there are multiple matching contacts, the phone

prompts you with “Did you say?” and displays a list of

possible contacts. You can select a contact by saying it

or by using your keypad.

If there are multiple numbers stored for the contact, the

phone prompts you with “Which location?” and displays

a list of options. You can select an option by saying it or

by using your keypad.

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Send a Text Message

Use automatic speech recognition to launch text

messaging on your phone and specify a recipient for

the message.

1. Press and hold .

2. Say “Send Text” followed immediately by the name

of a person in your Contacts list and, optionally, the

type of number (Mobile1, Home1, etc.) you want to

send it to. For example, say “Send Text John Smith

Mobile1.”

If you do not specify the number type and there are

multiple numbers for the name, your phone chooses

the mobile number by default.

If you say “Send” without specifying a recipient, your

phone prompts you with “Say the name.” Say the name

of a person in your Contacts list and, optionally, the

type of number.

3. Use either the keypad or keyboard to enter text and

press Next (left softkey).

4. Press Send (left softkey) to complete the process.

Send a Picture Mail Message

Use a single voice command to launch a new Picture

Mail message where the phone begins the address

process and then locates a picture for attachment.

To send a Picture Mail message using ASR:

1. Press and hold .

2. Say “Send Picture” followed immediately by the

name of a person in your Contacts list and,

optionally, the type of number (Mobile1, Home1, etc.)

you want to send it to. For example, say “Send

Picture John Smith Mobile1.”

3. Use the navigation key to select a Picture Mail

image location:

䡲Choose from either: In Phone, Memory Card, Online

Albums, Take New Picture, Take New Video, or Test Only

and press .

Note When you start a text message through voice

activation, the message opens in Voice Mode

automatically.

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4. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press

. (The check box on the upper left corner will

be marked. You can select multiple pictures.)

5. Press Next (left softkey).

6. To include a subject, scroll to Subject and press

. Enter your subject using either the keypad or

keyboard and press Next (left softkey) to save and

exit.

7. To include a text message, scroll to the Text field

and press . Enter your message using either

your keypad or keyboard (or press Options [right

softkey] to select from Preset Msg or Recent Msg)

and press . (See “Entering Text in Portrait

Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape

Mode” on page 39.)

8. To include an audio message with the picture,

highlight the box next to Audio and press .

䡲Press Record (left softkey) or press to start

recording. (Maximum recording time is 10

seconds.)

䡲Press Done (left softkey) to end the recording and

return to the Picture Mail message.

9. Press Send (left softkey). For more information, see

“Sending Sprint Picture Mail” on page 127.

Look Up a Contacts Entry

Look up and display contact information for any person

stored in your Contacts list by saying “Contacts,”

followed by the name.

1. Press and hold .

2. Say “Lookup John Smith.” The entry information for

the specified contact is then displayed.

If you say only “Lookup” your phone prompts you with

“Say the name.”

Launch an Application

Open an application or access a menu by saying “Go

To” followed by the name of the application or menu.

To see a list of possible choices:

1. Press and hold .

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2. Say “Go To” by itself. A list of valid choices is

displayed and you are prompted with “Please

Choose.” If the list is too long to fit on one screen,

the screen displays “Next Menu.” You can say the

name of a destination, or say “More Options” to view

the next screen.

Managing Voice Memos

Use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief

memos to remind you of important events, phone

numbers, or grocery list items.

Recording Voice Memos

To record a voice memo from the main menu:

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo >

Record.

2. Begin recording after the prompt.

To end the recording of your memo:

䊳Press , , or Finish (right softkey).

To record a conversation during a phone call:

䊳During a call, press Options (right softkey) >

Voice Memo. (A one-minute counter [ ] is

displayed on the screen indicating the amount of

time a single voice memo can be recorded.)

To end the recording of your conversation:

䊳To pause the recording, press Pause (let softkey). To

resume the recording, press Resume (left softkey).

– or –

To finish recording, press Finish (right softkey).

Note Only incoming audio is recorded when Voice Memo

is selected during a call.

Note A total of 10 one-minute memos can be recorded

and saved.

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Playing Voice Memos

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays

a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.)

3. Highlight the desired memo and press .

– or –

Press the number corresponding to the memo you

want to review.

Deleting Voice Memos

To delete an individual memo:

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Select Review and press .

3. Highlight the desired memo to erase and press

Options (right softkey) > Delete.

4. Select Yes and press .

To delete all voice memos:

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo >

Review > Options > Delete All.

2. Select Yes and press .

Note Voice Memos recorded from a direct phone

conversation are shown in the list with the phone

number used during the recording process and an

adjacent phone icon.

Note The Delete All option only appears when there are

two or more voice memos stored on the phone.

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Editing a Voice Memo Caption

By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a

sequential file name which consists of the date

(Month_Day) followed by the memo number. For

example, two memos recorded on February 2, 2008,

would be listed as: Feb_02x1 and Feb_02x2. These file

names (captions) can be changed.

To edit a voice memo caption:

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays

a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.)

3. Highlight the desired memo to erase and press

Options (right softkey) > Edit Caption.

4. Press to delete the previous text and then

use either the keypad or keyboard to enter a new

caption for the selected memo.

5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the memo with the

new caption text.

Viewing the Information for a Voice Memo

1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Select Review and press .

3. Highlight the desired memo and press Options

(right softkey) > Info.

Note: In the case of a Voice Memo recorded from a direct

phone conversation, the filename consists of the

phone number used during the recording process.

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Section 2J

microSD Card

⽧Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 108)

⽧microSD Settings (page 111)

⽧microSD Folders (page 111)

⽧Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer (page 112)

Your phone lets you use a microSDTM card and an adapter to

expand the available memory space. This highly secure

digital card enables you to exchange images, music,

and voice data between SD-compatible devices.

Using Your Phone’s microSD Card

and Adapter

Using the microSD Card

Your phone is equipped with a pre-installed 256MB

microSD (Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter

to expand the phone’s available memory space. It

allows you to store images, videos, music, and voice

data in your phone.

Note Memory cards with over 16GB of storage capacity

have not been tested on this device.

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Removing the microSD Card

1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back of

the phone).

2. Press the Cover Release Latch (1) and then

carefully lift the battery cover away from the

phone (2).

3. Locate the microSD card slot on the right side of

the phone.

4. With the gold contact pins facing downward,

carefully insert the microSD card into the opening

and firmly push it in until you hear a click

indicating the card is securely installed (3).

5. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then

firmly pressing the cover down until it snaps into

place. Check that the battery is still properly

installed before turning on the phone.

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Replacing the microSD Card

1. Repeat steps 1 - 3 from “Removing the microSD

Card” on page 109.

2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release (it

should pop partially out of the slot.

3. Remove the card from the slot.

4. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then

firmly pressing the cover down until it snaps into

place. Check that the battery is still properly

installed before turning on the phone.

microSD Icon Indicators

The following icons will be displayed on your phone’s

display screen when a microSD card is properly

inserted into the microSD card slot:

This icon will be displayed onscreen when a

microSD card is present and properly inserted

into the microSD card slot.

Note Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards

(up to 16GB). Using non-recommended microSD

cards could cause data loss and damage your

phone.

Note The microSD card and its adapter can be easily

damaged by improper operation. Please be careful

when inserting, removing, or handling them.

Note DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being

accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or

damage of data.

Make sure your battery is fully charged before using

the microSD card. Your data may become damaged

or unusable if the battery runs out while using the

microSD card.

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microSD Settings

Viewing Memory in the microSD Card

䊳Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >

Memory Info. > Card. (The used and available

memory space will be displayed.)

Formatting the microSD Card

Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all

files stored on the card.

1. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >

Format Memory Card.

2. Enter your lock code and press . (A warning

will be displayed.)

3. Press Format (left softkey) to remove all the files

from your microSD card.

microSD Folders

Displaying Your microSD Folders

All the files stored in your microSD are accessible

through your microSD card folders.

1. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >

File Manager > Memory Card.

2. Select a folder and press .

3. To view or play a file, select it and press or the

appropriate softkey.

Note The formatting procedure erases all the data on the

microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be

retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data,

please check the contents before you format the

card.

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Creating Folders in the microSD Card

The following steps allow your phone to create folders

for storing files in your microSD card using only the File

Manager.

1. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >

File Manager > Memory Card.

2. Select Options > Create Folder.

3. Enter a name for the new folder. (See “Entering

Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text

in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

4. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new folder onto

the card.

Connecting Your Phone to Your

Computer

Before using your phone’s mass storage capabilities,

you need to prepare your phone’s data services to

synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer.

Once the phone is connected to the computer, you can

transfer your data to or from the microSD card.

1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back of

the phone) by pressing the Cover Release Latch

and then carefully lift the battery cover away from

the phone.

2. With the phone turned on, plug one end of a

compatible USB cable (included) into the phone's

Charger/Accessories Jack.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your

computer.

Note No driver is needed for Windows 98 or XP. Other

operating systems may require a USB driver that can

be downloaded from www.samsungwireless.com/

usbdownload.

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4. Turn on the phone.

5. With the microSD inserted, select and

press .

6. Select Tools > Mass Storage > Connect to PC. (Wait for

the connection to be completed. When connected,

the host computer will automatically detect your

phone.)

To remove the connection:

䊳When you have finished transferring data, click the

USB device icon on your computer’s taskbar, and

follow the onscreen instructions to safely unplug

the USB cable.

– or –

Press Disconnect (right softkey) > Disconnect

(left softkey).

File Manager

View information about folders and files on your phone

or on your microSD card. You will also be able to view

this information from your computer when it is

connected to your phone. (See “Connecting Your

Phone to Your Computer” on page 112.)

Charge Indicator

Note During this connection via the USB port, you will be

unable to use your phone to make or receive calls.

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To view the file structure on the phone or memory card:

1. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >

File Manager.

2. Select Phone or Memory Card.

3. Highlight a folder or file and then select it by

pressing .

䡲Highlight a folder and press to reveal any

subfolders or files.

䡲To go up a level from your current folder location,

select the grey arrow and press .

䡲Highlight a music or picture file and press to

launch the file in its associated application.

䡲Highlight a folder or file and press Options (right

softkey) to select from these options:

●Send – to send the currently selected file via

either Email or Bluetooth.

●Delete – to delete a folder or file.

●Rename – to rename a folder or file.

●Create Folder – to create a new subfolder within

the current location.

●Sort – to sort the way the current entries are

listed.

●Copy – to copy a file to a different storage

location.

●Move – to move a file to a different storage

location.

●Find – to search for a file within the current

folder location.

Important Connection Information

䢇No driver installation is required for Windows Vista/

2000/ME/XP users. If you use Windows 98/98SE,

you have to download and install the USB Mass

Storage Driver from the Sprint Web site at

www.sprint.com.

䢇To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB

cable, the microSD card, or the battery while files are

being accessed or transferred.

䢇DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder

or file names on the microSD, and do not attempt to

transfer large amounts of data from the computer to

the microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD

card to fail.

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䢇DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it

into standby mode, while using a mass storage

device. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.

䢇While you are connected to the computer, your

phone’s screen will display “Phone Off.” You cannot

make or receive calls.

䢇If you connect a mass storage device to a peripheral

device, your device may not work properly.

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Section 2K

Camera

⽧Taking Pictures (page 116)

⽧Recording Videos (page 122)

⽧Storing Pictures (page 124)

⽧Sending Sprint Picture Mail (page 127)

⽧Managing Sprint Picture Mail (page 129)

⽧Printing Pictures Using PictBridge (page 134)

⽧Order Prints (page 135)

⽧Settings and Info (page 135)

Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-

color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s

display, and instantly send them to family and friends. It’s fun,

and it’s as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click

camera: just take a picture, view it on your phone’s

display, and send it from your phone to up to 10

people.

Taking Pictures

Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as

simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and

pressing a button.

1. Select and press > Photos > Camera to

activate camera mode. (Additional camera options

are available through the camera mode Options

menu. See “Camera Mode Options” on page 119

for more information.)

2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a

viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.

Shortcut To activate camera mode, you can also press

and hold the camera button. (See illustration

on page 8.)

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3. Press Capture (left softkey), , or the camera

button until the shutter sounds. (The picture will

automatically be saved in your selected storage

area.)

䡲To return to camera mode to take another picture,

press the camera button.

4. Once you’ve taken your picture, press Options (right

softkey) for more options:

䡲Send Pic/Video to send the picture to up to 10

contacts at one time. (See page 127 for details.)

䡲Camera Mode to return to the camera to take

additional pictures.

䡲Upload to upload the picture you just took to the

Sprint Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/

picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may

be prompted to accept a data connection.

䡲Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen

Saver, or Incoming/Outgoing Calls.

䡲Erase to delete the picture you just took.

䡲Order Prints to upload your image to a third party

service that will then provide hard copy prints.

䡲Post to Service to upload your image to a third party

online service.

䡲Review Album to go to the My Albums folder where

you can review your saved pictures.

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Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail

Account

The first time you use any of the picture management

options involving the Sprint Picture Mail Web site, you

will be prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail

account and establish a password through your phone.

This password will also allow you to sign in to the

Sprint Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail

to access and manage your uploaded pictures and

albums.

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

Online Albums. (You will be prompted to register

your Sprint Picture Mail account.)

2. If you are asked to connect, follow the onscreen

procedures to Connect, turn data On and press .

(Follow any registration prompts and complete

your connection.)

3. Enter a password for your Picture Mail account and

press . (You will be prompted to confirm your

password.)

4. Please wait while the system creates your account.

Once you have received confirmation that your account

has been successfully registered, you may upload and

share pictures and access the Sprint Picture Mail Web

site.

Note If your Sprint service plan does not include Sprint

Picture Mail, you will first be prompted to subscribe to

the service for an additional monthly charge.

Tip Write down your Sprint Picture Mail password and

keep it in a secure place.

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Camera Mode Options

When the phone is in camera mode, press Options

(right softkey) to display additional camera options:

䢇Selftimer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting

the Self-Timer” on page 120 for details.)

䢇Multi Shot to select an option from the following:

䡲Series Shot to take multiple shots. (See “Taking

Multiple Shots” on page 120.)

䡲Divided Shot to take up to 16 images that are then

combined into a single picture.

䢇Fun Tools.. to select an option from the following:

䡲Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame

to decorate your picture.

(The default setting is None.)

䡲Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones

for the picture. (The default setting is None.)

䢇Controls.. to select an option from Brightness, White

Balance, Night Shot, or Metering.

䡲Brightness to adjust the image brightness level.

Press the navigation key up (increase) or down

(decrease) to select a setting.

(The default setting is 0.)

䡲White Balance to adjust white balance based on

changing conditions (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten,

Fluorescent, or Manual). (The default setting is Auto.)

䡲Night Shot to activate low light image capture.

Enabling this feature allows you to take better

quality photos in low light conditions.

䡲Metering to allow the phone to sample the area

being photographed and then determine the best

light levels. Choose from either Spot (a specific

area of the image) or Average (the entire image is

sampled and then an average reading is used).

䢇Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound,

Status Bar or Storage. (See page 122 for details.)

䢇Launch to review pictures or launch the camcorder.

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Setting the Self-Timer

1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >

Selftimer.

2. Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to

use (5 Sec or 10 Sec) and press .

(The default setting is Off.)

3. Press when you are ready to start the timer.

(The timer is displayed on the upper-right portion

of the display screen during the self-timer

countdown.)

4. Get ready for the picture. (The phone will begin to

beep for each second of the countdown. When the

timer is down to three seconds, the outer LED will

go from blinking to solid red just before the picture

is taken.)

To cancel the self-timer after it has started:

䊳Press .

Taking Multiple Shots

This feature allows you to take a series of shots in a

continuous sequence.

To shoot a series of individual pictures:

1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >

Multi Shot > Series Shot.

2. Select one of the following options and press :

䡲off to deactivate the multiple shots option.

䡲3 to take a series of three pictures.

䡲5 to take a series of five pictures (displayed only

when the resolution setting is Low or Medium).

䡲10 to take a series of ten pictures (displayed only

when the resolution setting is Low).

3. Press Capture (left softkey), , or the camera

button to take the pictures.

Note While the self-timer is active, all keys are disabled

except Back.

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To shoot a series of combined pictures:

1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >

Multi Shot > Divided Shot.

2. Select one of the following options and press :

䡲off to deactivate the multiple shots option.

䡲4 to take a series of four pictures that are then

combined into one image.

䡲9 to take a series of nine pictures that are then

combined into one image.

䡲16 to take a series of 16 pictures that are then

combined into one image.

3. Press Capture (left softkey), , or the camera

button to take the pictures. (The Multiple Shots

folder will display up to nine thumbnail pictures per

screen.)

Using the Zoom

This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when

you take a picture. Depending on your resolution

settings, you can adjust the zoom from 1x to 10x.

1. From camera mode, repeatedly press the

navigation key left to zoom out and right to zoom

in. It may take several presses to get the desired

zoom.

2. Press Capture (left softkey), , or the camera

button to take the picture. (The picture will

automatically be saved in your selected storage

area.)

Note Zooming will not function is the resolution is set to

2M.

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Selecting Camera Settings

1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >

Settings...

2. Select an option and press :

䡲Resolution to select a picture’s file size (2M, 1.3M,

High, Med, or Low).

䡲Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine,

Normal, or Economy).

䡲Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Shutter 1-4

or Off).

䡲Status Bar to turn the status bar On (Show) or Off

(Hide) when in camera mode.

䡲Storage to select the destination for the image files

(Phone or Card).

Recording Videos

In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view,

and send videos to your friends and family with your

phone’s built-in video camera.

1. Select and press > Photos > Camcorder.

2. Select Video Mail or Long Video and press .

3. Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder,

aim the lens at your subject.

4. Press Record (left softkey) or to begin

recording.

5. Press Done (left softkey), , or camera button to

stop recording. (The video will automatically be

saved to the default folder.)

䡲To return to camcorder mode to take another

video, press .

Note Video Mail can be at most 30 seconds in length, but

the length of a Long Video is dependent on both the

quality settings and storage type used (phone or

memory card).

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6. Press Next (right softkey) and select an option:

䡲Send Pic/Video to send the video. (See “Sending

Sprint Picture Mail” on page 127.)

䡲Play to play the video.

䡲Upload to upload the video to online albums.

䡲Assign to assign the video as a video ringer or to

voice calls.

䡲Erase to delete the video.

䡲Post to Service to upload your video to a third party

online service.

䡲Camcorder to return to camcorder mode.

䡲Review Album to review all pictures and videos

saved in the In Phone folder.

Video Mode Options

When the phone is in camcorder mode, press Options

(right softkey) to display additional camcorder options:

䢇Selftimer to activate the timer. (See “Setting the Self-

Timer” on page 120.)

䢇Fun Tools.. to select from the following options:

䡲Color Tones to select a variety of color tones for the

picture (None, Monochrome, Sepia, Green, Aqua, or

Negative).

䢇Controls.. to select from the following options:

䡲White Balance to adjust white balance based on

lighting conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy,

Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual.

䢇Settings.. to select from the following options:

䡲Quality to select between Fine, Normal, or Economy.

䡲Storage to select the destination for the video files

(Phone or Memory Card).

䡲Video Length to select the maximum allowed

size for the recording. Choose from Video Mail or

Long Video.

䢇Launch to select from the following options:

䡲Review Pictures to display the videos saved in the

In Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on

page 124 for details.)

䡲Camera to switch to camera mode. (See “Taking

Pictures” on page 116 for details.)

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Viewing Your Camcorder’s Status Area

Display

Storing Pictures

Your phone’s picture and video storage area is called

My Pictures. There are two types of folders in My

Albums:

䢇Phone (See “In Phone Folder” on page 124.)

䢇Memory Card (See “Memory Card” on page 126.)

䢇Online Albums (See “Online Albums” on page 126.)

In Phone Folder

Your phone’s internal storage area is called the In

Camera folder. From the In Phone folder, you can view

all the pictures you have stored there, send items to the

Sprint Picture Mail site (www.sprint.com/picturemail),

delete files, and access additional options.

To review your stored pictures and videos in the In Camera

folder:

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

In Phone.

2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through

the pictures.

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Image Saved

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In Phone Folder Options

When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press

Options (right softkey) to display the following options:

䢇Play to play a selected video.

䢇Send to send an image or video to another user

using Picture Mail or to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.

䢇Upload to upload pictures to the Sprint Picture Mail

Web site (www.sprint.com/picturemail). (Depending on

your settings, you may be prompted to accept a data

connection.)

䡲See “Uploading Pictures” on page 130.

䢇Post to Service to upload your file to a third-party online

service.

䢇Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID,

Screen Saver, or Incoming/Outgoing Calls.

䢇Erase to erase the image or selected images.

䢇Copy/Move to copy or move an image or video to an

installed memory card.

䢇Detail/Edit to attach a text caption or view the media

information associated with the image.

䢇Album list to display the list of albums saved in your

phone.

䢇Media Filter to display either All media types, Pictures

Only, or Videos Only.

䢇Camera/Camcorder Mode to switch to either the

camera or camcorder mode.

Note If this is the first time you have accessed Sprint

Picture Mail, you will be prompted to register your

Sprint Picture Mail account. See “Registering Your

Sprint Picture Mail Account” on page 118.

Note Deleting pictures will free up memory space in your

phone to enable you to take more pictures. Once

deleted, pictures cannot be uploaded to your online

Sprint Picture Mail account.

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Memory Card

If you have selected Memory Card as your Auto Save To

location, your pictures will be automatically saved to

your Memory Card folder. From the Memory Card

folder, you can view all the pictures you have taken,

store selected images in your In Phone folder, send

pictures to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site

(www.sprint.com/picturemail), delete images, and access

additional picture options.

To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card folder:

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

Memory Card.

2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through

the pictures.

Memory Card Options

When you are viewing the Memory Card folder, press

Options (right softkey) to display options. These options

are the same as the “In Phone Folder Options” on

page 125.

Online Albums

Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the

preselected folder (In Phone or Memory Card).

Alternatively, you can save pictures to your Online

Albums folder. From the Online Albums folder, you can

view all the pictures you have taken, move selected

images to your In Phone folder, delete images, and

access additional picture options.

Note In the case of Copy/Move option, images are moved

from Memory Card to the Phone.

Note Before you can use the Online Albums folder, you

must first go online and create a Picture Mail account

and password.

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To review pictures in the Online Albums folder:

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

Online Albums.

2. Use your navigation key to scroll through and view

the pictures.

Online Albums Options

When you are viewing the Online Albums folder, press

Options (right softkey) to display Online Albums options.

These options are the same as the “In Phone Folder

Options” on page 125.

Sending Sprint Picture Mail

Once you have taken a picture, you can use the

messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share

it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up

to 25 people at a time using their email addresses or

their phone numbers.

Sending Pictures From the In Phone

Folder or Memory Card

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

In Phone or Memory Card.

2. Select a picture to send and press . (The check

box in the upper left corner will be marked. You

can select multiple pictures and videos.)

3. Press Options (right softkey) > Send > To Contacts >

Go to Contacts to choose from a current Contacts

entry.

䡲You can also choose to upload the currently

selected image to a Bluetooth device (page 141).

Note The first time you send Sprint Picture Mail, you will be

prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account.

(See “Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account”

on page 118.)

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4. To enter additional recipients press Multiple

(left softkey) to continue selecting additional

entries.

䡲Press New Addr (right softkey) to manually enter

either a wireless phone number or email address

and press Continue (left softkey).

5. If you wish to include a subject, scroll to Subj: and

press Add (right softkey). Enter your subject and

press Next (left softkey) to save and exit.

6. If you wish to include a text message, scroll to Text:

and press Add (right softkey). Enter your message

(or press Options [right softkey] to select Preset

Message or Recent Msg) and press Next (left softkey)

to save and exit. (See “Entering Text in Portrait

Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape

Mode” on page 39.)

7. To include an audio message with the picture,

highlight the box next to Audio and press .

䡲Press Record (left softkey) or press to start

recording. (Maximum recording time is 10

seconds.)

䡲Press Done (left softkey) to end the recording and

return to the Picture Mail message.

8. Confirm the recipients, message, audio message,

and picture.

䡲To change a recipient, select the recipient, press

the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions

in step 5 to select or edit the recipient.

䡲To change the text message, scroll to Text and

press the appropriate softkey.

䡲To change the voice memo, highlight Audio and

press the appropriate softkey.

䡲To change the attached picture(s), select the

current thumbnail picture and press Change

(right softkey).

䡲Highlight the picture you wish to send and

press .

9. Press Send (left softkey) to send the message.

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Sending Pictures From Messaging

You can also send Sprint Picture Mail from your

phone’s Messaging menu.

1. Select , highlight Send Message > > Picture

Mail to access the Messaging menu.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > Send

Message > Picture Mail.

2. Select a contact and press .

– or –

Press New Addr (right softkey) and enter a mobile

number or an email address and press Continue

(left softkey).

– or –

Enter additional recipients by pressing Multiple

(left softkey), place a check mark alongside a

desired entry, and press Continue (left softkey).

3. Select the location of the image In Phone, Memory

Card, Online Albums, Take New Picture, Take New Video,

or Text Only and press .

4. Highlight a picture or video you wish to send and

press . (The check box on the upper left corner

will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.)

5. Press Next (left softkey).

6. To complete and send the message, follow steps

5–9 in “Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder

or Memory Card” on page 127.

Managing Sprint Picture Mail

Using the Sprint Picture Mail Web Site

Once you have uploaded pictures or videos to your

online Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/picturemail

(see “In Phone Folder Options” on page 125), you can

use your computer to manage your pictures. From the

Sprint Picture Mail Web site, you can share pictures,

edit album titles, add captions, and organize images.

You can even send your pictures to be printed at

participating retail locations.

You will also have access to picture management tools

to improve and customize your pictures. You’ll be able

to lighten, darken, crop, add antique effects, add comic

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bubbles and cartoon effects, and use other features to

transform your pictures.

To access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site:

1. From your computer’s Internet connection, go to

www.sprint.com/picturemail.

2. Enter your phone number and Sprint Picture Mail

password to register. (See “Registering Your Sprint

Picture Mail Account” on page 118.)

Managing Online Pictures From Your

Phone

Use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you

have uploaded to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at

www.sprint.com/picturemail. (See “In Phone Folder

Options” on page 125 for information about

uploading.)

To view your online pictures from your phone:

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

Online Albums. (Depending on your settings you

may be prompted to accept a data connection.)

(The My Uploads folder and your albums are

displayed.)

2. Select a picture and press Options (right softkey) to

display your online picture options.

Uploading Pictures

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums >

In Phone or Memory Card. (Thumbnail pictures will be

displayed.)

2. Select the picture(s) you wish to upload by

highlighting the image and pressing .

3. Select the picture(s) to upload and press Options

(right softkey) > Upload > My Uploads or My Albums.

This actions then queues your file for uploading.

4. Press Continue (left softkey) to return to the previous

page.

Tip To expand a selected picture from thumbnail to full-

screen, press Expand (left softkey).

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Downloading Your Online Pictures

From your online Sprint Picture Mail albums display at

www.sprint.com/picturemail, you can select pictures to

download to either your In Phone or Memory Card

locations.

1. From the online pictures display, place a check

mark on the picture you wish to download and

press Options (right softkey). (See “Managing

Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 130.)

2. Highlight Assign and press .

3. Select one of the following options and press .

䡲Picture ID to download and assign the selected

picture as a Picture ID.

䡲Screen Saver to download and assign the selected

picture as a screen saver/wallpaper.

䡲Incoming/Outgoing Calls to download a picture and

assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID.

Sending Online Sprint Picture Mail

To send pictures using the online Address Book:

1. From the online Sprint Picture Mail display at

www.sprint.com/picturemail, select a picture and click

the Send Picture Mail button. (See “Managing Online

Pictures From Your Phone” on page 130.)

2. Click Continue and select Address Book.

3. Select a recipient or recipients from your Online

Address Book.

4. When you have finished selecting recipients select

Send Picture Mail.

To create an album online:

1. Click on the Media tab to display all of your

currently uploaded images and videos.

2. Navigate to the Album section of the page.

3. Click the Create New Album link, enter a name for

the new album, and click OK.

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To place files into an existing album:

1. Navigate the Other Options section of the Media tab

(located at the lower right of the page).

2. Click the Move/Copy Media link.

3. Select the source of the files.

4. Place a check mark on each image you wish to

add to your Album.

5. Select whether you would like to Copy or Move the

selected images.

6. Select either an existing Album or Create New Album

and click OK.

To send an album from the online pictures menu:

1. Navigate the Other Options section of the Media tab

(located at the lower right of the page). (See

“Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on

page 130.)

2. Click Share Album.

3. Select a recipient or recipients from your Online

Address Book.

4. Enter an invitation message.

5. Click Share album to send your Sprint Picture Mail

album to the designated recipients.

Accessing Online Picture Options From

Your Phone

1. Select and press to access the main

menu.

2. Select a picture from your online Picture Mail. (See

“Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on

page 130.)

3. Press Options (right softkey) to display options.

4. Select an option and press .

䡲Copy/Move to copy or move pictures to a selected

album:

●Copy This to copy the selected picture to the

album.

●Copy All to copy all pictures in the current

album (or Inbox) to the target album.

●Move This to move the selected picture to the

album.

●Move All to move all pictures in the current

album (or Inbox) to the target album.

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䡲Assign to assign the pictures to be used as a:

●Picture ID to be displayed when a particular

Caller ID assignment is met for an incoming

call.

●Screen Saver to be used by the screen saver

application.

●Incoming/Outgoing Calls to be displayed during

the notification of an incoming call.

䡲Save to copy the selected picture to the Saved to

Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on

page 124.)

䡲Erase to select Erase Selection or Erase All to erase a

single picture or all pictures saved in the current

album (or Inbox).

䡲Expand to expand the selected picture.

To access your online Albums options from your phone:

1. Display the album list in the Online Sprint Picture

Mail menu. (See “Managing Online Pictures From

Your Phone” on page 130.)

2. Select an album.

3. Press Options (right softkey) to display options.

4. Select an option and press .

䡲Send to send the album through the Sprint Picture

Mail Web site.

䡲New Album to create a new album. Enter a new

album name and select Next (left softkey). If

additional albums are present, you are provided

with additional options:

●Rename Album to rename a selected album.

●Erase Album to delete an existing album.

䡲Album Info to display information about the album.

You can view the name of the album, the creation

date, and the number of pictures and videos in

the album.

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Printing Pictures Using PictBridge

Your phone is PictBridge compatible, allowing you to

print directly from your phone without connecting to a

computer. Simply connect your phone to a PictBridge-

enabled printer and enjoy printing your photos.

To print directly from your phone:

1. Insert one end of the USB accessory cable into the

USB slot on the printer. (The printer must support

PictBridge technology.)

2. Select and press > Photos > PictBridge.

3. Insert the other end of the USB accessory cable

into your phone.

4. Read the Connect Printer message and press

Next (left softkey). The Select Folder pop-up appears

in the display. Select the folder location of the

image.

5. Highlight the desired image and press Next (left

softkey). (To select multiple images, press to

place a check mark next to each image selected.)

6. Highlight Copies and select the number of copies

to print.

7. Highlight Type to select a print type option:

䡲Standard prints the standard image.

䡲Index prints the index information.

8. Press the navigation key down to select Paper Size:

䡲Default

䡲4x6

9. Select Date Print.

10. Select Border and turn this option on or off.

11. Press Preview (right softkey) to preview the image,

or press Print (left softkey) to print the image.

12. Select Yes to confirm printing and press .

Note These options may vary and are dependent on the

printer’s capabilities.

Note These sizes may vary and are dependent on the

printer’s capabilities.

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Order Prints

This menu allows you to order prints from third party

vendors by uploading images saved on your phone.

Images saved at the highest quality and resolution

settings produce the best prints.

1. Select and press > Photos > Order Prints.

2. Select an onscreen option and press .

䡲Options include: Home Delivery or Retail Pickup.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Settings and Info

This menu allows you to configure where pictures are

saved, view your account information, or set the view

between portrait or landscape mode.

1. Select and press > Photos > Settings and

Info.

2. Select one of the following options and press .

䡲Auto Save to to choose between Phone and Memory

Card as the default location to save pictures or

videos.

䡲Status Bar to select whether the Status Bar is

displayed onscreen when the camera/camcorder

is active.

䡲Account Info to display your current PictureMail

account settings via an online connection.

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Section 2L

Bluetooth

⽧Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 136)

⽧Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 137)

⽧Bluetooth Profiles (page 138)

⽧Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 139)

⽧FTP Contents Folder (page 141)

⽧Sending Data via Bluetooth (page 141)

Your phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you

to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is

a short-range communications technology that allows

you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth

devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and

Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and

wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range

is usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is turned off.

Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone “discoverable”

by other in-range Bluetooth devices.

To turn Bluetooth on:

1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth >

On/Off.

2. Select On and press to enable Bluetooth.

To turn Bluetooth off:

1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth >

On/Off.

2. Select Off and press to disable Bluetooth.

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Bluetooth Status Indicators

The following icons show your Bluetooth connection

status at a glance:

Bluetooth is hidden.

Bluetooth is visible (active and enabled).

Bluetooth is visible and connected to a device

or transferring data.

Bluetooth is active and connected to a

stereo Bluetooth Headset.

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu

The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many

of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service,

including:

䢇Entering or changing the name your phone uses for

Bluetooth communication

䢇Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for

other Bluetooth devices

䢇Displaying your phone’s Bluetooth address

To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:

1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Set your Bluetooth options.

䡲Select Visibility > Always visible, Visible for 3 min, or

Hidden to set your Bluetooth visibility.

䡲Select My Device Name to rename your phone for

Bluetooth.

䡲Select My Device Info to display your phone’s

Bluetooth profiles and address.

䡲Select Exchange Folders to display your phone’s

Bluetooth destination folder for files

communicated between your phone and a

Bluetooth-enabled device using the FTP transfer

protocol.

䡲Select Voice Priority to display your phone’s

Bluetooth communication priority.

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To access the Trusted Devices list:

䊳Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth >

Trusted Devices or Pair with Hands Free.

䡲This displays your phone’s current list of external

trusted Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth Profiles

All of the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in

your phone’s Bluetooth user profiles. You can use

different profiles for specific Bluetooth functions.

䢇HSP: Headset Profile – This profile functions as a

wireless ear jack. When an incoming call is received,

the ringer can be heard through the headset instead

of through the phone. The call can then be received

by pushing a button. While using the phone, you can

use the headset instead of the phone by pushing a

button on the headset, the same as inserting a jack

into the phone. Increase or decrease the volume by

using the volume key on the side of the phone.

䢇HFP: Hands-Free Profile – This profile functions as a

wireless car kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free

headset or device. Calls can be received by pressing

a button on the headset or device. For dialing, four

functions are supported: recent call dial, voice dial,

speed dial, and number dial. Increase or decrease

the volume by using the volume key on the side of

the phone.

䢇DUN: Dial-Up Network Profile – This profile functions as

a wireless data cable, connecting a computer or PDA

to a network through your phone.

䢇OPP: Object Push Profile – This profile uses the Generic

Object Exchange profile services to send data

objects between devices and can be used to

exchange objects like music files, pictures, and

business cards (vCard).

䢇FTP: File Transfer Profile – This profile allows you to

transfer files to or from other Bluetooth-enabled

devices.

䢇BPP: Basic Printing Profile – This profile enables

simplified printing from your phone to a Bluetooth-

enabled printer.

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䢇A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile – This profile

allows you to transmit high quality stereo music from

your phone to other compatible accessories

including Bluetooth stereo headsets.

䢇AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile – This profile

enables your phone to remotely control compatible

accessories including Bluetooth stereo headsets.

You can play, pause, stop, forward, reverse, fast

forward, or rewind from a headset. (Playback

functions may vary among Bluetooth accessories.)

䢇PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile – This profile enables

exchange of Contacts information between devices.

It is typically used between a car kit and a mobile

phone to allow the car kit to display the name of the

incoming caller.

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

Paired Devices

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish

trusted connections between your phone and another

Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey

is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure

connections while bypassing the discovery and

authentication process.

Note Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation to obtain

the passkey for any other devices. In most instances,

this passkey is ‘0000” or the last four digits of the

telephone number.

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To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:

1. Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth >

Add a New....

2. Select a device category and press . (Your

phone will display a list of discovered in-range

Bluetooth devices.)

䡲Select from: Headset/Car Kits, All, Phone, PC, or

Printer.

3. Select a device and press . Select Info (right

softkey) to obtain more information about the

device prior to pairing.

4. Enter the passkey and press .

5. Enter a unique Device Name and press Done (left

softkey).

Pairing With a Computer

If you are going to be pairing with a computer’s

Bluetooth interface, you will need to allow the computer

to initiate pairing with your phone.

To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth

device:

1. Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth >

Add a New... > PC.

2. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter your passkey

and press .

Note Due to different specifications and features of other

Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and

operations may be different, and functions such as

transfer or exchange may not be possible with all

Bluetooth-compatible devices.

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FTP Contents Folder

You can send and receive files between your phone

and a Bluetooth-enabled computer using the FTP

transfer protocol. The destination folder on your phone

must first be set up to exchange data via FTP.

To assign a folder for FTP transfers:

1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth >

Exchange Folders.

2. Highlight the folder location (In Phone or Memory

card) and press .

Sending Data via Bluetooth

You can send data saved on your device to another

Bluetooth device.

To send contacts information via Bluetooth:

1. Select and press > Contacts.

2. Highlight an entry and press Options (right softkey)

> Send Contact.

3. Place a checkmark next to the Contact entry you

want to send by first selecting an entry and

pressing .

4. Press Send Contact (left softkey). (The phone begins

searching for available Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth-capable phones will appear in the list

with an adjacent phone icon.)

䡲If the device isn’t in the list, select Options

(right softkey) > Search again.

5. From the list of Found Devices, highlight the

Bluetooth device and press Select (left softkey).

6. Select Yes (to confirm you want to send the

contact) and press . (The recipient’s phone

displays an onscreen message asking whether the

person would like to receive and save your Contact

entry to his or her list.)

7. The recipient must either accept and save the

contact, or reject the incoming data.

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To send pictures via Bluetooth:

1. Select and press > Photos > My Albums.

2. Select a picture by highlighting it and then

pressing .

3. Press Options (right softkey) > Send > via Bluetooth >

Yes. (The phone begins searching for available

Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth-capable phones will

appear in the list with an adjacent phone icon.)

4. From the list of Found Devices, select the Bluetooth

device and press .

5. Select Yes and press . (The recipient’s phone

displays an onscreen message asking whether the

person would like to receive and save your Contact

entry to his or her list.)

6. The recipient must either accept and save the

image, or reject the incoming data.

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Sprint Service

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Section 3A

Sprint Service Features:

The Basics

⽧Voicemail (page 144)

⽧Text Messaging (SMS) (page 148)

⽧SMS Voice Messaging (page 150)

⽧Caller ID (page 152)

⽧Call Waiting (page 153)

⽧Making a Three-Way Call (page 153)

⽧Call Forwarding (page 154)

Now that you’ve explored your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time

to learn about the calling features that enhance your Sprint

service. This section outlines your basic Sprint service

features.

Voicemail

Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically

transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in

use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your

Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as

your phone is activated.

1. Press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲Create your passcode.

䡲Record your name announcement.

䡲Record your greeting.

䡲Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message

Access (a feature that lets you access messages

simply by pressing and holding , bypassing

the need for you to enter your passcode).

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Voicemail Notification

There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new

message:

䢇By displaying a message on the screen.

䢇By sounding the assigned ringer type.

䢇By the LED blinking red.

䢇By displaying at the top of your screen.

New Voicemail Message Alerts

When you receive a new voice message, your phone

alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.

To call your voicemail:

䊳Press and hold .

To display your Missed Log:

䊳Select and press > Missed Alerts.

Note Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to

your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you

enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate

One-Touch Message Access.)

Note When you are roaming off the Sprint National

Network, you may not receive notification of new

voicemail messages. It is recommended that you

periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area

code + your wireless phone number. When your

voicemail answers, press (*) and enter your

passcode. You will be charged roaming rates when

accessing voicemail while roaming off the Sprint

National Network.

Your phone accepts messages even when it is

turned off. However, you are notified of new

messages only when your phone is turned on and

you are in a Sprint service area.

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Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

You can review your messages directly from your

wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To

dial from your wireless phone, either speed dial your

voicemail or use the menu keys.

Using One-Touch Message Access

䊳Press and hold . (Your phone will dial your

voicemail box.)

Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access

Your Messages

䊳Select and press > Messages > Voicemail >

Call Voicemail.

– or –

Select

> Voicemail.

Using Another Phone to Access Messages

1. Dial your wireless phone number.

2. When your voicemail answers, press .

3. Enter your passcode.

Note You are charged for airtime minutes when you are

accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone.

Tip When you call into voicemail, you first hear the

header information (date, time, and sender

information) for the message. To skip directly to the

message, press 4 during the header.

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Voicemail Key Guide

Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while

listening to voicemail messages.

Date/Time Send Reply Advance

Replay Rewind Forward

Erase Return Call Save

Cancel Help Skip

Using Expert Mode

Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal

voicemail box helps you navigate through the

voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice

prompts you hear at each level.

1. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If

your voicemail box contains any new messages,

press to access the main voicemail menu.)

2. Press to change your Personal Options,

following the system prompts.

3. Press for Expert Mode.

4. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off.

Clearing the Message Icon

Your phone may temporarily continue to display the

message icon after you have checked your voice and

text messages.

1. Select and press > Messages > Voicemail >

Clear Envelope.

2. Select Yes or No and press .

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Text Messaging (SMS)

With Text Messaging, you can send and receive instant

text messages between your wireless phone and

another messaging-ready phone. When you receive a

new message, it will automatically display on your

phone’s screen.

In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset

messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,”

that make composing messages fast and easy. Use

your phone to customize your own preset messages

(up to 128 characters).

Composing Text Messages

1. Select > Send Message > Text Message.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > Send

Message > Text Message.

2. Select an existing Contact (Go to Contacts).

䡲Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts

(qualifying Contacts entries must contain a

wireless phone number or an email address).

– or –

Press New Addr (right softkey) to manually enter

either a phone number or email address.

●Phone Number to use the keypad to enter a

wireless phone number directly.

●Email Address to enter the recipient’s email

address.

– or –

Press Multiple (left softkey) to select more than one

recipient and press .

Note Creating messages can also be accessed from the

Main Menu > Messages.

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3. Press Continue (left softkey) when you have finished

entering recipients. (You may include up to 10

recipients per message.)

4. Enter a message or use the preset messages or

emoticons (smileys).

䡲To type a message, use either your keypad or

keyboard to enter your message. (See “Entering

Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering

Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

䡲Use the Options (right softkey) to select a Text Mode

(such as T9(English) or Emoticons).

䡲To use a preset message, press Options (right

softkey), select Add Preset Message, and then select

a message and press .

䡲You may select additional messaging options by

pressing Options [right softkey] to Set Callback # or

Mark as Urgent.

5. Press Send (left softkey) to deliver your message.

Accessing Text Messages

To read a text message:

䊳When you receive a text message, it will be

displayed automatically on your phone’s screen.

Use your navigation key to scroll down and view

the entire message.

To reply to a text message:

1. While the message is open, press Reply

(left softkey).

2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages

or icons.

䡲To type a message, use your keypad to enter your

message. Use the right softkey to select an input

mode. (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on

page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode”

on page 39.)

䡲To use a preset message, press the right softkey,

select Add Preset Message, highlight a message or

emoticon, and press .

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䡲To use a smiley or emoticon, press the right

softkey, select Text Mode > Emoticons, press the

number that corresponds to your selected icon

and press .

䡲You may select additional messaging options by

pressing Options [right softkey] to Set Callback # or

Mark as Urgent.

3. Press Send (left softkey) to deliver your message.

Using Preset Messages

Preset messages make sending text messages to your

friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever.

To add or edit preset messages:

1. Select and press > Messages > Settings >

General > Preset Messages.

2. Press Options (right softkey) > Add New.

– or –

Select a message and press Options > Delete.

– or –

Edit an existing message by pressing Edit

(left softkey).

3. Enter your new message or changes and

press . (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on

page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on

page 39.)

SMS Voice Messaging

In addition to Text Messaging, your phone is enabled

with SMS Voice Messaging. With SMS Voice

Messaging, you can send a voice message to other

SMS-enabled phones or to working email addresses

without making a phone call. Just record a message

and send it directly to the recipient’s phone messaging

inbox.

Activating SMS Voice Messaging

To use SMS Voice Messaging capabilities, you will first

need to register your phone. Once you have registered,

incoming SMS Voice messages will be automatically

downloaded to your phone.

1. When you turn on your phone, you will be

prompted to register your phone to receive SMS

Voice messages.

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2. Select Yes. (When activation is complete, an

activation confirmation screen is displayed.)

Playing an SMS Voice Message

1. Select and press > Messages > VoiceSMS.

䡲 indicates an unplayed SMS Voice

message.

䡲 indicates an SMS Voice message you have

already listened to.

2. Select the message you want to play and

press . (To display the message options, press

Options [right softkey].)

Composing SMS Voice Messages

1. Select > Send Message > VoiceSMS.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > Send

Message > VoiceSMS.

2. Select an existing Contact and press .

– or –

Press New Addr (right softkey) to manually enter

either a phone number or email address and

press .

●Phone Number to use the keypad to enter a

wireless phone number directly.

●Email Address to enter the recipient’s email

address.

– or –

Press Multiple (left softkey) to select more than one

recipient and press .

3. Press Continue (left softkey) when you have finished

selecting and entering recipients.

Note If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an

alert message. If you select No after reading the

message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be

downloaded to your phone.

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4. Start recording after the beep. (You can record up

to two minutes.)

5. To finish recording, press Done (left softkey).

6. Press Send (left softkey) to send the voice

message.

7. Enter a name to identify yourself and press Done

(left softkey) to send the voice message.

Accessing SMS Voice Messages

䊳When you receive a voice message, a pop-up

notification will automatically be displayed on your

phone’s screen. Use your softkeys to access and

play the voice message.

To reply to an SMS Voice message:

1. From the VoiceSMS inbox, highlight a VoiceSMS

message and press Reply (left softkey).

2. Record your reply and finish recording by pressing

Done (left softkey).

3. Press Send (left softkey) to send the voice message

reply.

Caller ID

Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before

answering the phone by displaying the number of the

incoming call.

To block your phone number from being displayed when

you make a call:

1. Press .

2. Enter the number you want to call.

3. Press .

To permanently block your number, call Sprint

Customer Service.

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Call Waiting

When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to

incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s

screen informs you that another call is coming in and

displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and

you are in digital mode).

To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:

䊳Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and

answers the second call.)

To switch back to the first caller:

䊳Press again.

Making a Three-Way Call

With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at

the same time. When using this feature, the normal

airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.

1. Enter a number you wish to call and press .

2. Once you have established the connection, press

Options (right softkey) > 3-Way Call and press .

3. Choose the second number by selecting one of

the following:

䡲Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts

(qualifying Contacts entries must contain a

wireless phone number or an email address).

䡲Recent History to select a number from your Recent

History entries.

䡲Enter Phone # to use the keypad to enter a wireless

phone number directly.

4. Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and

dials the second number.)

Tip For those calls where you don’t want to be

interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting

by pressing * 7 0 before placing your call. Call

Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the

call.

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5. When you’re connected to the second party, press

again to begin your three-way call.

If one of the people you called hangs up during your

call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you

initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers

are disconnected.

Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls

to another phone number – even when your phone is

turned off. You can continue to make calls from your

phone when Call Forwarding is activated.

To activate Call Forwarding:

1. Press .

2. Enter the area code and phone number to which

your future calls should be forwarded.

3. Press . (You will hear a tone to confirm the

activation of Call Forwarding.)

To deactivate Call Forwarding:

1. Press .

2. Press . (You will hear a tone to confirm the

deactivation.)

Note You are charged a higher rate for calls you have

forwarded.

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Section 3B

Web and Data

⽧Data Applications (page 155)

⽧Getting Started With Data Services (page 156)

⽧Accessing Messaging (page 161)

⽧Downloading Content (page 164)

⽧Exploring the Web (page 167)

⽧Data Services FAQs (page 171)

Sprint offers easy and amazing data services you will really use.

These features – including messaging, games,

downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable

Web access – let you have fun, stay in touch, and stay

informed no matter where you go on the Sprint

National Network.

Data Applications

Here is a brief list of the applications available through

your phone. For more information, please visit us online

at www.sprint.com.

Sprint Picture Mail – Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp

digital pictures.

Messaging – Send and receive email messages and

instant messages and participate in online chat

discussions on your wireless phone.

Games – Play exciting games with full-color graphics,

sound, and vibration. Choose from hundreds of games

to play anytime.

Ringers – Personalize your phone by downloading and

assigning different ringers to numbers in your

Contacts.

Screen Savers – Download unique images to use as

screen savers, or make it easy to tell who’s calling by

assigning specific images to numbers in your Contacts.

Web – Experience full-color graphic versions of popular

Web sites from your phone.

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Getting Started With Data Services

With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying

the advantages of data services. This section will help

you learn the basics of using your data services,

including managing your user name, launching a data

connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.

Your User Name

When you buy your phone and sign up for service,

you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is

typically based on your name and a number, followed

by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John

Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have

jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.)

When you use Sprint data services, your user name is

submitted to identify you to the Sprint National Network.

Your user name will be automatically programmed into

your phone. You don’t have to enter it.

Finding Your User Name

If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can

easily find it on your phone.

䊳Select and press > Settings > Phone Info >

Phone Number.

Updating Your User Name

If you choose to change your user name and select a

new one online, you must then update the user name

on your phone.

䊳Select and press > Settings > More... >

Data > Update Data Profile. (To cancel, press Cancel

[right softkey] before completing the update.)

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Launching a Data Connection

䊳Select > Home and press .

– or –

Select and press > Web. (Your data

connection starts and the home page is

displayed.)

The Data Services Home Page

While connecting, an animation and a “Connecting”

message may be displayed.

Net Guard

When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will

be displayed to confirm that you want to connect. This

feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You

can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting

Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.

Note If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 157),

press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch

the Web.

Tip To change the default launch page to the last page

you viewed, press Menu (right softkey) > Mark this

page and select the Set this as my homepage, select

Save and press OK.

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To change your Net Guard settings:

䊳Select and press > Settings > More... >

Data > Net Guard.

䡲Select On to activate the Net Guard.

䡲Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard.

Data Connection Status and Indicators

Your phone displays the current status of your data

connection through indicators at the top of the screen.

The following symbols are used:

Your data connection is active (data is being

transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink

to indicate data transmission. During data usage,

you can receive incoming voice calls or SMS

messages; outgoing voice calls can be made, but

the data services connection will terminate.

Your data connection is dormant (no data is

being sent or received). Though not currently

active, when dormant the phone can restart an

active connection quickly; voice calls can be

made and received.

If no indicator is displayed, your phone does not have a

current data connection. To launch a connection, see

“Launching a Data Connection” on page 157.

Navigating the Web

Navigating through menus and Web sites during a

data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics.

Here are some tips for getting around:

Softkeys

During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s

display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are

shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and

they correspond to the softkeys directly below the

phone’s display screen.

Depending on which orientation you are using (portrait

or landscape) the left and right softkey functions are

assigned to one of the two sets of softkeys.

Note When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once as

long as you have not turned the phone off and on.

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To use softkeys:

䊳Press a softkey. (If an additional pop-up menu is

displayed when you press the softkey, select the

menu items using your keypad [if they’re

numbered], or by highlighting the option and

pressing .)

Scrolling

As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to

scroll up and down to see everything on some Web

sites.

To scroll line by line through Web sites:

䊳Press the navigation key up and down.

To scroll page by page through Web sites:

䊳Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.

Tip Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels

on the softkeys may change to indicate their

function.

Landscape Mode

Portrait Mode

Right

Softkey

Left

Softkey

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Selecting

Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll,

you can start navigating the Web.

To select onscreen items:

䊳Use the navigation key to highlight an item, and

then press the left softkey (or press ).

Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you

to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even

place phone calls.

To select links:

䊳Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.

Going Back

To go back one page:

䊳Press the key on your phone.

Going Home

To return to the home page from any other page:

䊳Press Menu > Home.

Tip You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for

selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.”

If the items on a page are numbered, you can use

your keypad (number keys) to select an item.

Note The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a

BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.

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Accessing Messaging

You can send and receive email messages, instant

messages, and text messages and participate in

Web-based chat rooms right from your phone.

Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a

day anywhere on the Sprint National Network.

Using Email

Your phone’s Email application lets you access and

manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one

convenient location.

Getting Started With Email

1. Select > Send Message > Add Email.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > Email.

2. Select an email provider (such as AOL® Mail, AIM

Mail®, Hotmail®, Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail®, or Work) and

press .

– or –

Select More... to choose from additional options.

3. Follow the setup wizard instructions to enter the

required sign-up information and press .

4. Highlight the right green arrow (left softkey) and

press .

5. Press if you are prompted to accept any

license agreements or disclaimers.

6. If applicable, read the notice regarding Mail Push. If

you would like to enable Mail Push, press Yes (right

softkey). If another notice appears, review it and

press Yes (right softkey) again to enable Mail Push.

Creating an Additional Email Account

1. Select > Send Message > Email.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > Email. (The

default email account Inbox is displayed).

2. Press the left navigation key to select the Home tab

and press .

Note The information required to sign in will vary

depending on the email provider you are accessing.

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3. Select Add Account and press .

4. Follow the procedures outlined in “Getting Started

With Email” on page 161.

Accessing Email

Using Email on your phone is even easier than using

multiple email accounts on your computer. Launch the

application for instant access to all your accounts.

1. Select > Send Message > Email.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > Email. (The

default email account Inbox is displayed).

2. Press the left navigation key to select the Home tab

and press .

3. Select your desired email account and press .

4. Use your keypad and navigation keys to read,

manage, and create your own emails.

5. Press Menu (right softkey) to select messaging

options, such as: Delete, Reply to Sender, Reply All,

Forward, Attachments, Call Sender, Read More, Save, or

Mark as Unread.

䡲Press the left navigation key to select the Home

tab and press .

䡲To add a new account, return to the home page

and repeat the steps to setup a new email

account. Follow the instructions in “Creating an

Additional Email Account” on page 161 to set up

a new account.

Note Mail Push allows your phone to automatically retrieve

new email messages without having to select the

Send/Receive option. When Mail Push is enabled,

you will receive an onscreen notice of new email

messages. These notices may be charged as Text

Messages. Please consult your service plan for

details.

Tip You can also customize your main screen carousel

to provide direct access to your email. See

“Personalizing the Carousel” on page 47 for details.

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Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging

Data services also provides you with access to popular

instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant

MessengerTM, MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!®

Messenger.

1. Select > Send Message > IM.

– or –

Select and press > Messages > IM.

2. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant

Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, or Yahoo!

Messenger and press .

3. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in

information for the selected provider, such as user

name or password, select Sign In (left softkey) and

press Go (left softkey). (Your IM screen for the

selected provider will be displayed.)

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to,

compose, and send messages and manage your

IM account.

Accessing Wireless Chatrooms

Data services gives you the ability to join wireless

chatrooms from your phone.

1. Select and press > Messages > Chat &

Dating.

2. Select a chat provider and follow the onscreen

instructions to sign up and begin chatting.

Note The information required to sign in will vary

depending on the instant messaging provider you

are accessing.

Note Chat & Dating options change frequently, so check

back often to see what’s new.

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Downloading Content

With data services, you have access to a dynamic

variety of Premium Services content, such as

downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and

other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The

basic steps required to access and download Premium

Services content are outlined below.

Accessing the Download Menus

1. Select and press > My Stuff.

2. Select the type of file you wish to download

(Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, or Call

Tones), and then select Get New. (The browser will

start and take you to the corresponding download

menu.)

To access the download menus from the Web browser:

1. From the home page, select Downloads.

2. Select Call Tones, Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, or

Applications to go to the corresponding download

menu. (For more information on navigating the

Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 158.)

Selecting an Item to Download

You can search for available items to download in a

number of ways:

䢇Featured displays a rotating selection of featured

items.

䢇Categories allows you to narrow your search to a

general category, such as Country or Pop/Rock for

Ringers or For the Ladies for Screen Savers. (There

may be several pages of available content in a list.

Select Next 9 to view additional items.)

䢇Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search

criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire

word or title or perform a partial-word search.

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Downloading an Item

Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download,

highlight it and press . You will see a summary

page for the item including its title, the vendor, the

download details, the file size, and the cost. Links allow

you to view the License Details page, which outlines the

price, license type, and length of license for the

download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the

Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility

for payment.

To download a selected item:

1. From the item’s information page, select Buy and

press . (The item will download automatically.

When the New Download screen is displayed, the

item has been successfully downloaded to your

phone.)

2. Select an option to continue:

䡲Select Use/Run/View to assign the downloaded

item (or to start, in the case of a game or an

application). Your data session will end, and you

will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu

screen.

䡲Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to

a phone function.

䡲Select Shop to browse for other items to

download.

䡲Press to quit the browser and return to

standby mode.

Using My Content Manager

Whether you purchase your Premium Services content

from your phone or from your online account

management page at www.sprint.com, all of your

purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be

downloaded to your phone from there.

Note If you have not previously purchased an item, you will

be prompted to create your purchasing profile.

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My Content Manager is a storage area on the Sprint

National Network that allows you to store all your

Premium Services downloadable files. The files remain

within the My Content Manager until their license terms

have expired – even after you have downloaded the

content to your phone. This provides you with a

convenient place to access information about your

downloaded files without having to store the

information in your phone’s memory.

To access My Content Manager:

䊳From the home page, select Downloads >

My Content Manager. (A list of your purchased items

will be displayed.)

To download purchased content from My Content Manager:

1. From the My Content Manager display, highlight the

item you wish to download, and press . (The

information page for the selected item will be

displayed.)

2. Select Downloads and press . (The item will

download automatically. When the New Download

screen is displayed, the item has been successfully

downloaded to your phone.)

3. Select an option to continue:

䡲Select Use/Run/View (left softkey) to assign the

downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a

game or an application). Your data session will

end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate

phone menu screen.

䡲Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to

a phone function.

䡲Select Shop (right softkey) to browse for other

items to download.

䡲Press to quit the browser and return to

standby mode.

For complete information and instructions on

downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and

Applications, visit the Digital Lounge at www.sprint.com.

Tip You can also access My Content Manager through

the phone’s main menu. Press Menu > My Stuff >

[Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications] >

My Stuff Manager. The browser will open and take

you to the corresponding content.

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Exploring the Web

With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-

color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites,

making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the

go. Follow sports scores, breaking news, and weather,

and shop on your phone anywhere on the Sprint

National Network.

In addition to the features already covered in this

section, the home page offers access to these colorful,

graphically rich Web categories, including News,

Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Money, Travel, Shopping, and

Tools, as well as useful management options including

My Account and Search. Many sites are available under

more than one menu – choose the one that’s most

convenient for you.

Launching Google via the Carousel

This page provides access to Web features such as

Google™ search, online Maps, Gmail™, and YouTube™.

䊳Select .

Using Google Search

1. Select .

2. Use either the keypad or keyboard to enter a string

into the search field and press . (See “Entering

Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text

in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)

Using the Browser Menu

Navigating the Web from your phone using the home

page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on

how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more,

see “Navigating the Web” on page 158.

Although the home page offers a broad and

convenient array of sites and services for you to

browse, not all sites are represented, and certain

functions, such as going directly to specific Web sites,

are not available. For these and other functions, you will

need to use the browser menu. The browser menu

offers additional options to expand your use of the Web

on your phone.

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Opening the Browser Menu

The browser menu may be opened anytime you have

an active data session, from any page you are viewing.

To open the browser menu:

䊳Press Menu (right softkey). (The browser menu will

be displayed.)

Options available under the browser menu include:

䢇Home. Returns the browser to the home page.

䢇Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page

(after having used the key).

䢇Mark this page. Allows you to bookmark the current

site.

䢇My Bookmarks. Allows you to access and manage

your bookmarks.

䢇Search. Launches a Web search.

䢇Send Page to. Allows you to send a URL via SMS.

䢇Go to Web Address. Allows you to navigate directly to a

Web site by entering its URL (Web site address).

䢇History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently

visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and

press , and then select Connect.

䢇Page Info. Provides information about the current page

such as web address and page size.

䢇Browser Options. Displays additional options:

䡲Setting. Lets you configure and manage your

browser settings: My homepage, Font Setting, Privacy,

and Preference.

䡲Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of

the site you’re currently viewing.

䡲Reload This Page. Reloads the current web page.

䡲Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser

session.

䡲View Error Log. Displays a log of error messages.

䡲Browser Info. Displays information about your

browser.

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Creating a Bookmark

Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your

favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time.

1. Go to the Web page you want to mark.

2. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

3. Select Mark this page and press twice to save

the bookmark.

4. Make any modifications, select Save and press .

Accessing a Bookmark

1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

2. Select My Bookmarks and press .

3. Select the desired bookmark and press .

Setting a New Homepage

Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your

favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time.

1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

2. Select Mark this page and press .

3. Select the Set this as my hompage field and

press .

4. Select the onscreen Save button and press .

Note Bookmarking a page does not store the page

contents, just its address.

Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a

particular Web page may be marked is controlled by

its creator.

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Deleting a Bookmark

1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

2. Select My Bookmarks.

3. Select a bookmark and press Options (right softkey)

> Delete. (A confirmation will be displayed.)

4. Press Delete (left softkey) to remove the bookmark.

Going to a Specific Web Site

To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site

address):

1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

2. Select Go to Web Address and press .

3. Select the URL field and press .

4. Use either your keypad or keyboard to enter the

URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press

5. Press again to go to the Web site.

Reloading a Web Page

1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

2. Select Browser Options > Reload This Page and

press . (The browser will reload the current

Web page.)

Restarting the Web Browser

If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or

stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by

simply restarting the browser.

1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser

menu.

2. Select Browser Options > Restart Browser and

press .

Note The default homepage (Sprint Vision Home) is can

not be deleted.

Note Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.

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Data Services FAQs

How will I know when my phone is ready for data service?

Your user name (for example, bsmith01@sprintpcs.com)

will be displayed when you access Main Menu > Settings

> Phone Info > Phone Number.

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. Your phone

will also display the or indicator.

Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?

Since DDTM is off by default, you can receive incoming

callas or SMS messages while in a data transmission

session.

When is my data connection active?

Your connection is active when data is being

transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls

go directly to voicemail. When active, the or

indicator animates on your phone’s display screen.

When is my data connection dormant?

If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection

goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice

calls are allowed. (The connection may become active

again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended

period of time, 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, go to Main Menu > Settings > More... > Data >

On/Off in your phone’s menu.

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Section 3C

Entertainment: TV and Music

⽧TV (page 172)

⽧Music - Sprint Music Store (page 175)

⽧Streaming Music (page 180)

Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and

to view video clips right from your phone’s display.

Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your

favorite shows – anywhere on the Sprint National

Network.

Sprint Music lets you preview, purchase, download, and

listen to over a million songs right on your phone. You

can even add songs from your own library to round out

your on-the-go playlist.

Your Sprint TV Channel Options

The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of

accessible channels. Subscription options include

comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu

of “a la carte” channels. Visit www.sprint.com for more

information on channels and pricing.

Some of the available categories may include:

䢇Sprint Radio 䢇Sprint Power View

䢇Primetime TV 䢇Music Videos

䢇Sprint TV Live 䢇Music & Radio

䢇Sports 䢇Entertainment

䢇Cartoons 䢇News & Weather

䢇Movies & Shorts 䢇Mobile Previews

Note Available categories and content are subject to

change.

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Playing a Video Clip

1. Select and press > Entertainment > TV.

Depending on your settings, you may be asked to

accept a data connection.

2. Select Sprint TV, Sprint Radio, Sprint Movies, or Premium

Channels to display channel options.

3. Use your navigation key and press to select a

channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an

available category.

4. If applicable, select a clip and press to view

the program. The clip will automatically load and

begin playing.

TV FAQs

1. Will I know if I’m receiving an incoming call while I’m

viewing or listening to a media clip?

Yes. All incoming calls will temporarily pause your

current clip and provide you with the option to

either Silence (left softkey) or Ignore (right softkey).

Note The first time you access a channel, you will be

prompted to purchase access (unless the channel

doesn't have a monthly fee). Select Subscribe to

purchase access, or select Preview to view a preview

of the selected channel.

Tip While you are playing a clip, you can press the

navigation key up or down to surf to a different

channel. A small pop-up screen will be displayed

that tells you which channel you are watching as well

as other channels that you have access to. Use the

navigation key to scroll through the channels. Once

you find a channel that you want to watch or listen to,

scroll to it and press OK (or simply wait approximately

three seconds), and the channel will begin loading.

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2. How long are the clips? Will I know the estimated time it will

take to play the clip prior to accessing it?

Once you have selected a channel, you will see a

listing of the available clips, with each clip’s length

displayed after the clip’s title. In general, a clip’s

duration will depend on the story or content being

provided, and can be fairly short or as long as a

few minutes.

3. Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my

phone?

As long as you are on the Sprint National Network,

you will have access to the audio and video clips.

4. Are the videos that I’m viewing “live” videos?

It depends on the content provider. Some of the

channels available through Sprint TV stream live

content. Others provide media on demand with

video and audio clips that are refreshed throughout

the day, but that are not “live.”

5. After purchasing access to an Available Channel for a

monthly fee, do I receive any confirmation? That is, how do

I know it has been purchased?

The next time you access the channel, you bypass

the Preview/Purchase page and go directly to the

available content.

6. If I don’t subscribe to a Sprint Power Vision Plan, will I still be

able to view the multimedia clips?

Yes. For service access charges, please consult

your Sprint service plan or visit www.sprint.com.

7. What does it mean when the video pauses and I see the

word “loading” at the bottom of the screen?

This happens when the phone is loading the data

necessary to play the clip. It typically occurs when

there is heavy traffic on the network.

8. How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it?

To cancel your Sprint TV service, visit

www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint Wireless with

your account number and password. From this

page, you have the ability to cancel the service or

any channels to which you subscribe.

Note Sprint TV Service does not work while roaming off of

the Sprint National Network or where service is

unavailable.

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9. If I put on my stereo headset and insert them into the phone’s

headset jack, can I close the phone while I am playing an audio

(or video) clip without interrupting the clip?

Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the

phone’s headset jack, the phone automatically

goes into “headset mode,” allowing you to close

the phone and continue playing the clip. (Likewise,

if your phone is in “headset mode,” a phone call

will not disconnect when you close the phone.)

10. Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip?

Yes. While you are playing a clip, you can use the

up and down navigation keys to surf to a different

channel. A small pop-up screen will be displayed

that tells you which channel you are watching as

well as other channels that you have access to.

Use the navigation keys to scroll through the

different channels. Once you find a channel that

you want to watch, scroll to it and press (or simply

wait approximately three seconds), and the

channel will begin loading.

Music - Sprint Music Store

The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and

download digital music files to play on your phone or

computer.

Accessing the Sprint Music Store

You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your

phone’s main menu, anywhere on the Sprint National

Network. When you enter the store for the first time, you

will be prompted to set up your user identification and

password.

1. Select and press > Entertainment > Music.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish your

User ID and password.

䡲Press Options (right softkey) > Password.

Tip Your User ID for the Sprint Music Store is your

10-digit wireless phone number. The password may

be any 4-digit number.

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3. After you have entered your password, highlight

Create New Account and press .

4. Use your keypad and navigation key to explore the

store.

Purchasing and Downloading Music

Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to

purchase and download to your phone’s microSD card.

1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use

your navigation key to select the Store tab then

choose an option:

䡲Featured Music offers a revolving selection of

highlighted songs and artists.

䡲Categories allows you to choose from categories

such as Top 10s, New This Week, What’s Hot,

Songs You Know, and specific musical genres.

䡲Search gives you the option of searching for

specific songs or artists. Just use your keypad to

enter your search criteria in the available field.

2. Select a song and press . (The song

information screen will be displayed.)

3. Select an option from the song’s information page

and press :

䡲Preview to play an audio clip of the selected song.

䡲Buy Song to purchase the song and download it to

your phone’s microSD card.

●When you select Buy Song, the file will

download to your phone’s microSD card. (If

there is no microSD card installed or if there is

not enough free memory space on the card,

you will see an alert.)

●Once the song has been downloaded to your

microSD card, you will see options allowing

you to listen to the song, add it to a playlist, or

continue shopping.

Note You can only upload unprotected MP3 audio files to

your phone’s Music folder.

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Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store

The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to

great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and

organize your music library.

Accessing the Music Player

1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select

the Player tab (default tab).

䡲The player can also be accessed by pressing

Options (right softkey) > Go to Player.

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲All My Music to browse through all of your

downloaded music, including music purchased

from the Sprint Music Store and any additional

songs you have loaded onto your microSD card

from your computer.

䡲<playlist> to select a customized playlist you’ve

created to organize your music.

䡲Create Playlist... to set up a custom playlist of songs

you like to hear together. Follow the onscreen

instructions to create a name for the playlist,

select songs by artist, genre, and title, and create

an order for the playlist.

3. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can

browse through your available titles by Song, Artist,

or Genre to select a specific song.

䡲To play a song, select it and press .

䡲To listen to a playlist, select it and press to

open the playlist, then press again to begin

playing from the selected song. (You can also

highlight the playlist and use the softkey menu to

begin listening.)

Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

When you purchase and download a music file

from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions of

the song: one to download and play on your phone

(file type: AAC+), and another to download from

http://musicstore.sprint.com and play on your computer

(file type: WMA).

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The AAC+ files downloaded to your phone can only be

played on your phone and on your account, and once

they have been downloaded, they cannot be

downloaded again without being repurchased.

Sprint recommends you back up your AAC+ music

files to your computer so you can access the files in

case your microSD card is lost or damaged, or if you

install a new microSD card.

1. Connect your phone using a USB cable or the

built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones.

2. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >

Connect to PC.

3. Use your computer to navigate to the microSD

card’s Music folder.

4. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your

computer’s hard drive.

Multitasking

Multitasking is a way of maintaining one application

active while using another. While your current music

selection is playing, you can activate the Application

Manager screen and choose from a list of available

applications which can be run in tandem with your

music.

Note Although you can store AAC+ files on your

computer, they will only be playable on your phone

and on your account.

If you copy the files to a new microSD card, you will

need to create a folder on the card called “MUSIC” to

be able to play the music files.

Note Multitasking is enabled only while using the Sprint

Music Store (Main Menu > Entertainment > Music).

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To multitask on your phone:

1. From the Player tab select All My Music, select a

song, and press to play the selected song.

2. Press to exit the Music Store application

without closing it and launch the popup menu,

where you can choose from the following options:

Resume, Exit, App.Manager, and Send to Background.

䡲If is pressed while the song is still playing, the

display screen will reactivate the song’s playback

screen.

3. Select App. Manager and press to launch an

Application Manager screen which provides you

access to several applications:

䡲Application Manager manages all currently active

applications. With your music still playing, the

Sprint Music Store entry appears in the list.

4. Press Options (right softkey) to access the following

management options:

䡲Bring to Foreground reactivates the current

application screen. For example, if your music is

currently playing in the background, selecting this

option activates the music Player tab with the

song displayed.

䡲Exit Application terminates the currently selected

application and returns you to the standby screen.

䡲Exit All Background terminates all currently active

applications and returns you to the standby

screen.

䡲Launch New App allows you to launch an

application from the My Contents listing.

If the phone is running more than one simultaneous

application (such as Music Store, Application [from

My Stuff], and Games), the user interface can begin to

slow down and result in music or sound interruptions.

䢇To solve this type of issue, it is best to close down all

other applications (Main Menu > My Stuff > Application

Manager > Options > Exit Application) before initiating a

new application.

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Also, in some situations, the camera or camcorder may

have limited functionality or become unavailable. For

example, if you were currently playing music (via the

Music Store), or playing a game in the background,

and then wanted take a photo, the phone may prompt

you with a “CPU Low, Kill the Application” dialog.

This indicates that the current phone resources are

stretched and one of the current applications should be

terminated before continuing. Refer to the procedure

above to exit either a specific application or all current

applications, and then launch the camera or

camcorder again.

Receiving an Incoming Call While Playing Music

An incoming call causes the currently played music file

to be paused while the phone call is active. Once the

current call is ended, you can select to resume any

paused applications. (Music will resume playing

automatically.)

1. Answer an incoming call by pressing .

2. When you are done with your call, press to

end the call. The previously paused application

then resumes.

Streaming Music

In addition to the Sprint Music Store, Sprint Power

Vision offers a variety of musical options through the

Music category in the Sprint TV menu, including

SIRIUS Music, Music Choice, VH1, and many others.

Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and access

exclusive video clips, music industry news,

performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.

1. Select and press > Entertainment > TV.

2. Select Sprint Radio > [selection].

Note When placing an outgoing call, the Application

Manager pauses your current music playback and

allows you to proceed with your outgoing call. When

the call is ended, the Application Manager restarts

the music playback.

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3. Select to see and hear a preview of your

selected channel (if available).

– or –

Select Subscribe to purchase a monthly

subscription to your selected channel.

Once you have purchased access to a music or radio

channel, you can select from a variety of stations to

listen to your favorite music or get caught up on what’s

new in music.

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Section 3D

GPS Navigation

⽧Sprint Navigation (page 182)

⽧Using Sprint Navigation (page 183)

⽧Getting Driving Directions (page 184)

⽧Configuring Your Navigation Preferences (page 190)

⽧Launching the Product Tour (page 191)

The Samsung Rant™ allows you to utilize built-in GPS hardware

to easily access both directional information and location-ready

features such as nearby companies and services. Sprint

Navigation is a GPS navigation system that gives you

turn-by-turn directions onscreen and by voice right

from your device. Get audible GPS directions for

appointments, meetings, or even the closest coffee

shop.

Sprint Navigation

Before You Begin

Sprint Navigation requires that your device’s Location

setting is activated. Location is set to On by default.

To turn Location On if it is set to Off:

1. Select and press > Settings > More... >

Location. (The Location disclaimer will be

displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On and press .

Note Depending on your plan, Sprint Navigation may

require a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for

information and pricing.

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Registering for Service

Before you can fully take advantage of the navigation

feature, you must first properly register your device.

1. Select > Drive To and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

and press .

2. Select each of the onscreen registration fields and

use either the keypad or keyboard to enter the

required information.

䡲First Name, Last Name, and Email.

䡲The email must be entered properly to guarantee

successful registration. See “Entering Text in

Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in

Landscape Mode” on page 39.

3. Select Submit (right softkey) to store your

information.

Using Sprint Navigation

1. Select to access the Sprint Navigation menu.

– or –

Select and press

> Maps > Sprint Navigation

and press .

2. Select an option and follow the onscreen

instructions to take advantage of Sprint

Navigation’s full suite of features.

䡲Drive To lets you get driving directions from

wherever you are to wherever you’re going. Press

the right navigation key to reveal the following

choices:

●My Favorites: user-defined favorite locations.

●Recent Places: recently entered locations.

●Address: manually entered street addresses.

●Intersection: used to locate a specific address

by using two separate street addresses to

identify an intersection.

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●City: used when you do not know a physical

address but would like driving directions to a

city.

●Businesses: locations based on business

categories.

●Airports: local airports based on current GPS

location.

䡲Search lets you search for locations based on

Name, Category, or Location.

●Categories include options such as

Food/Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price,

Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Parking Lots, Hotels

& Motels, and Movie Theaters.

䡲Maps & Traffic provides access to 2D and 3D maps

for your current location and for several

categories of locations such as Airports and

Contacts.

䡲Share & More offers additional options, such as

sharing your location with contacts, creating and

storing My Favorites locations, accessing the

product tour, and setting detailed application

preferences.

Getting Driving Directions

The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you

to get driving directions to selected locations or

establishments based on your current location.

Using a Physical Address

1. Select > Drive To and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Drive To.

2. Select Address and press .

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3. Select Type It or Speak It and press .

䡲Type It requires that you enter the physical address

using either the keypad or keyboard.

䡲Speak It to place a call to the TeleNav™ operator

where you will speak the desired address. This is

similar to calling 411 for directory assistance. (A

fee may be incurred.)

4. If typing in the address, enter the following:

䡲Address: used to enter a specific address by using

a number, street name, and city/state or zip code.

䡲City: used when you do not know a physical

address but would like driving directions to a city.

●As you enter in the text, a list of possible city

matches appears onscreen. Use your

navigation key to choose one and press .

䡲State, ZIP or Country used when the specific

address information is not available but you

would like to provide some general driving

parameters.

5. Press GO (right softkey) to enter the new address

and receive driving directions from the GPS

network.

6. Press to begin the navigation session.

7. Follow both the onscreen and audio directions.

Estimated Time of Arrival

Magnification

Your Current Location

Destination Address

Other Driving Options

Navigation Screen

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Once you have entered your desired location and your

phone has begun providing you with driving directions,

you can alter the information being displayed by using

one of three other driving options, press View (right

softkey): Route Summary, Traffic Summary, Map Summary,

and Search Along.

To review real-time traffic information along your route:

1. Select > Drive To and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Drive To.

2. Select Address and press .

3. Enter the physical address information. See “Using

a Physical Address” on page 184.

4. Press View > Traffic Summary and press . This

action displays an onscreen current traffic

conditions along your current route.

5. Press Back (left softkey) to return to your previous

driving screen.

To receive turn by turn directions (2D):

1. Select > Drive To and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Drive To.

2. Select Address and press .

3. Enter the physical address information. See “Using

a Physical Address” on page 184.

4. Press View > 2D MAP and press . This action

provides both an outlined map view and a detailed

turn by turn description for navigating to your

desired location.

To search nearby locations based on type:

1. Select > Drive To and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Drive To.

2. Select Address and press .

3. Enter the physical address information. See “Using

a Physical Address” on page 184.

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4. Press View > Search Along and press . This

allows you to then search for a location based on a

name, location, or category such as Food/Coffee,

etc.

䡲See “Using a Local Business Category” on

page 187.

Using a Local Business Category

The Rant™ can also cross-reference your current

location with local business and points of interest, such

as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls,

Hospitals, etc.

1. Select > Drive To and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Drive To.

2. Select Businesses and press .

䡲Pressing either or the right navigation key

opens the Businesses search page.

3. Select a desired field and then use either your

keypad or keyboard to enter the information.

䡲What lets you use a keyword search for your

business.

䡲Category lets you refine your search by using a

business category type such as: Food/Coffee,

Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots,

Hospitals, Complete List, etc....

䡲Where returns you to the Search Near page where

you can choose from a set of seven location

categories.

䡲Entries with more than one available category (a

subcategory) appear with an adjacent grey arrow.

These entries can be expanded and then closed.

To organize and arrange your search results:

1. Select a category entry from the Search page. By

default the Search Results page lists the Best

Matches based on closest location first (top).

2. Press GO (right softkey) and then press Options

(right softkey) to apply the available filter options to

best display the matching results:

䡲Map Results: overlaps your current list over a map

of your current location. The numeric onscreen

entries correspond to your current sorted list.

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䡲Sort by Distance: sorts a list of matching results by

placing the closest location (to your present

position) at the top and farthest location at the

bottom.

䡲Sort by Rating: sorts the results by their overall

consumer satisfaction rating (indicated by a set of

star icons to the left of the entry). The best rated

location (5 stars) is placed at the top of the list.

The rating is from No stars to 5 stars.

To search for the least expensive gas in your area:

1. Select > Search > Category > Gas By Price and

press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Search > Category > Gas By Price.

2. Select a grade of gasoline: Any, Regular, Plus 89,

Premium, or Diesel.

䡲By default the Search Results page lists the Best

Price at the top of the list.

3. Press GO (right softkey), highlight a gas station

from the list, and press to be provided with a

new route to the selected gas station.

䡲See “Using a Physical Address” on page 184.

Creating a My Favorites Location

Once you have begun using Sprint Navigation to find

your destination, you can then either recall those

locations and add them to your list of favorite

destinations or create a new entry from one of the

available location categories (Address, Business,

Airport, or Contacts).

To create a My Favorites entry from your Current Location:

1. Select > Share & More > Record Location and

press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Share & More > Record Location.

2. Enter a label for the newly stored location.

3. Select the Save field and press .

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To create a My Favorites location from a Recent Place:

1. Select > Drive To > Recent Places and press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Drive To > Recent Places.

2. Select an entry from the list and press Options (right

softkey) > Save to Favorites and press .

3. Enter a label for the newly stored location.

4. Select the Save field and press .

Sharing a Recent Location with Others

Recently queried locations can be saved to your My

Favorites list and also shared with other cellular

devices.

1. Select > Share & More > Share Address and

press .

– or –

Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Share & More > Share Address.

2. Select the Address field and press .

3. Select a category from the Share Address page,

such as your Current Location, My Favorites

location, Recent Places, etc..

4. Select an address and press . You are then

returned to the previous Share Address page.

5. Select a recipient by selecting the Sent To field,

pressing , and then choosing from one of the

following options:

䡲Use either the keypad or keyboard to manually

enter the recipients phone number.

– or –

䡲Choose an existing Contacts entry and press .

●Select from Contacts to use the Find search field

to select a recipient from your Contacts

(qualifying Contacts entries must contain a

wireless phone number).

Note Only Contact entry numbers that are associated to a

Mobile profile are allowed to receive this address

information. The target phone number must be

assigned to a Mobile profile. See “Adding a New

Contacts Entry” on page 82.

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6. Select Done (right softkey) to store the recipients

and return to Share Address page.

7. Select Send Now and press to complete the

delivery process.

Configuring Your Navigation

Preferences

䊳Select > Share & More > Preferences and

press .

– or –

1. Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Share & More > Preferences.

2. Scroll down the list and select an entry to change

its current setting:

䡲Name: allows you to alter the current first and last

name registered with the service.

䡲Email: allows you to alter the email address

registered with the service.

䡲Route Style: allows you to choose the method

which is used to provide you directions from

Point A to Point B. The default is Fastest route.

●Choose from one of the following options:

Fastest route, Traffic optimized, Shortest, Prefer

streets, Prefer highway, Pedestrian, or Ask me each

trip.

䡲Traffic Alerts: allows you to either enable (On) or

disable (Off) real-time traffic alerts along your

current route.

䡲Distance Units: allows you to alter the descriptions

used for distances: Mi/Ft (Miles/Feet) or Km/Meters.

䡲Moving Maps: allows you to select the default map

type displayed for your navigation: 3D Moving Maps,

2D Moving Maps, or None (Turn Icons Only).

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䡲Backlight: allows you to configure the Backlight

setting between Always On, On At Turns, or

Device Settings.

䡲Audio Options: allows you to choose whether the

street names are announced during your

navigation.

●Options include: Full Audio, Instructions Only, or

No Audio.

䡲Audio Language: allows you to change the

language currently used for announcements

between either English (US) or Spanish.

䡲Call In: to alter the number used when accessing

Spoken directions from the TeleNav™ operator.

䡲Help Card: allows you to configure the settings for

the onscreen help message (card).

●Options include: Show Three Times, Always On,

or Always Off.

Launching the Product Tour

䊳Select > Share & More > Product Tour and

press .

– or –

䊳Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation

> Share & More > Product Tour.

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Section 4

Safety and Warranty

Information

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Section 4A

Important Safety Information

⽧General Precautions (page 194)

⽧Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

(page 195)

⽧Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 196)

⽧Caring for the Battery (page 198)

⽧Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 199)

⽧Owner’s Record (page 201)

⽧User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 201)

This phone guide contains important operational and safety

information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to

read and follow the information provided in this phone

guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

General Precautions

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone

properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

䢇To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion

of your phone where the internal antenna is located while

using the phone.

䢇Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

䢇Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid

spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the

power off and remove the battery.

䢇Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended

periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).

䢇Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of

equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,

bending, or sitting on it.

䢇Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly

approved in this document could void your warranty for this

equipment and void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Note For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorized

personnel should service your phone and accessories.

Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access

to Your Phone

Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot

guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should

never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential

communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls

may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain

network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check

with your local service provider for details.

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone

without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.

Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety

always comes first.

Following Safety Guidelines

To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any

special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas

where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or

danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio

frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless

phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic

equipment.

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately

shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment

systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their

representative to determine if these systems are adequately

shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the

manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to

your vehicle.

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,

such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are

adequately shielded from external RF signals.

Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent

possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have

permission from a crew member to use your phone while the

plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC

regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the

air.

Tip Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local

Sprint Store, or call Sprint at 1-800-974-2221. You can also

dial # 2 2 2 on your phone.

Note Always turn off the phone in healthcare facilities, and

request permission before using the phone near medical

equipment.

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Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone

off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs

indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction

crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a

potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone

and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an

explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These

areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:

䡲Fueling areas such as gas stations.

䡲Below deck on boats.

䡲Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.

䡲Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such

as grain, dust, or metal powders.

䡲Any other area where you would normally be advised to

turn off your vehicle’s engine.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as

they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or

make calls that increase your Sprint invoice.

Using Your Phone With a Hearing

Aid Device

A number of Sprint phones have been tested for hearing aid

device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used

with certain hearing devices (including hearing aids and

cochlear implants), users may detect a noise which can

interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.

Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this

interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of

interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19

was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring

both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability

rating categories for both.

Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist

hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with

their hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for

compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been

rated have a label located on the box. Your Samsung Rant™

(SPH-M540) has an M4 and T4 rating.

These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending

on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of

hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to

interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still

cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying

Note Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids,

or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that

contains your phone or accessories.

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out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to

evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements

for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less

interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the

better/higher of the two ratings.)

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and

are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T

Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the

better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing

devices have telecoils in them.)

Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to

interference noise from wireless phones and should have

ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare

professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of

your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable

usability:

䢇Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers

excellent use.

䢇Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.

䢇Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.

Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will

have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is

synonymous for T ratings.

Sprint further suggests you experiment with multiple phones

(even those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to

find the one that works best with your hearing aid device.

Should you experience interference or find the quality of

service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly

return it to the store within 30 days of purchase. With the Sprint

30-day Risk-Free Guarantee, you may return the phone within

30 days of purchase for a full refund. More information about

hearing aid compatibility may be found at: www.fcc.gov,

www.fda.gov, and www.accesswireless.org.

Getting the Best Hearing Device

Experience With Your Phone

To further minimize interference:

䢇Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to

ensure the minimum time interval:

1. Select > Settings > Display > Backlight.

2. Select the minimum time interval setting and press .

䢇Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from

your hearing aid.

䢇Move the phone around to find the point with least

interference.

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Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your

battery’s performance.

䢇Recently there have been some public reports of wireless

phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It

appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve

counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with

unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint is

not aware of similar problems with Sprint phones resulting

from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved

by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-

approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and

accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s

manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also

available at www.sprint.com — click Accessories. Buying the

right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure

they’re genuine and safe.

䢇In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in

temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).

䢇Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high

humidity areas, such as the bathroom.

䢇Never dispose of the battery by incineration.

䢇Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

䢇Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

䢇The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for

a long period of time.

䢇It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides

acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of

times before it needs replacing.

䢇Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long

periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:

Less than one month:

-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)

More than one month:

-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries

Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can

be burned.

For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your

nearest Sprint authorized service center.

Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In

some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business

trash may be prohibited.

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Important Safety Information

Section 4A. Important Safety Information 199

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When

it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF)

signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your

call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006

watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP

standards described below.

In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

(IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with

respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120

scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,

government health agencies and industries developed this

updated standard after reviewing the available body of

research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August

1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the

existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by

the National Council of Radiation Protection and

Measurements (NCRP).

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if

you wear a handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or

approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory.

If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is

at least 7/16 inch (1.5 centimeters) from your body when

transmitting. Use of non-Sprint-approved accessories may

violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web

site at www.fcc.gov.

Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless

Phones

The SAR value corresponds to the relative amount of RF

energy absorbed into the head of a user of a wireless handset.

The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing,

measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how

much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their

highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in

operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than

the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of

factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone

design and other factors. What is important to remember is that

each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs

do not represent a variation in safety.

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200 Section 4A. Important Safety Information

All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates

a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in

SAR values between different model phones do not mean

variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard

of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.

The highest reported SAR values of the Rant™ are:

Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22):

Head: 0.70 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.901 W/kg

PCS mode (Part 24):

Head: 1.01 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.564 W/kg

FCC Radio Frequency Emission

This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission

Guidelines.

FCC ID number: A3LSPHM540.

More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the

following FCC Web site: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

䢇Reorient the direction of the internal antenna.

䢇Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

䢇Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

䢇Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules.

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Important Safety Information

Section 4A. Important Safety Information 201

Owner’s Record

The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are

located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will

be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the

future.

Model: SPH-M540 (Samsung Rant™)

Serial No.:

User Guide Proprietary Notice

CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated

under one or more of the following patents:

4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797

5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501

5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239

5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338

5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569

5,490,165 5,511,073

T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc. and

is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat.

6,011,554 and other patents pending.

User Guide template version 7B (December 2007)

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202 Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty

Section 4B

Manufacturer’s Warranty

⽧Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 202)

Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable,

worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem

with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s

warranty in this section.

For information regarding the terms and conditions of

service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com or

call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.

Manufacturer’s Warranty

STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY

What is Covered and For How Long?

SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC

(“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”)

that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free

from defects in material and workmanship under normal use

and service for the period commencing upon the date of

purchase and continuing for the following specified period of

time after that date:

Phone 1 Year

Batteries 1 Year

Leather Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days

Game Pad 90 Days

Other Phone Accessories 1 Year

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Warranty

Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty 203

What is Not Covered?

This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of

Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a)

defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,

neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical

stress, or modification of any part of Product, including antenna,

or cosmetic damage; (b) equipment that has the serial number

removed or made illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other

externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to

normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product

in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/

peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by

SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing,

operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f)

installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product

used or purchased outside the United States or Canada. This

Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls

below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this

Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery

has been charged by a battery charger not specified or

approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the

seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering,

or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the

SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.

What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations?

During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or

replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to

Purchaser, any defective component part of Product. To obtain

service under this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must return

Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate

container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales

receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date

of purchase, the serial number of Product and the sellers'

name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver

the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357.

Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the

defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option,

use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when

repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt,

reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather

cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of

ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be

warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original

Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days,

whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards

and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If

SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this

Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and

labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.

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204 Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty

What Are the Limits on SAMSUNG’s Liability?

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY

CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT

"AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR

REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY

KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

“THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS

FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;

“WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;

“DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE

PRODUCT;

“THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE

COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR

“COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT

PERTAINING THERETO.

NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL

BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF

ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY

ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY

LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS

WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/

PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG

AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND

RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR

INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR

INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE

PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS

WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF

ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES

ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR

GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY

SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY

BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT

AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME

STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL

RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE

OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS

PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD

ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW,

SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL

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Warranty

Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty 205

NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER

OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER

ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO

BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW

PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR

EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.

SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS

AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY,

CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR

SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE OR

EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR

EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT

DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING

THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR

EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY,

CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND

SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR

EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE

DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-

PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE.

This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between

Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing

reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability

contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees,

distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to

make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional

warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional

statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether

oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and

should not be relied upon.

Precautions for Transfer and Disposal

If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the

standard methods, the data only appears to be removed on a

superficial level, and it may be possible for someone to retrieve

and reuse the data by means of special software.

To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of

this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to

Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System

(EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all

settings to default settings. Please contact the Samsung

Customer Care Center for details.

Customer Care Center:

1000 Klein St.

Plano, TX 75074

Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)

Important Please provide warranty information (proof of

purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care

Center in order to provide this service at no

charge. If the warranty has expired on the

device, charges may apply.

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206 Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC:

1301 East Lookout Drive

Richardson, Texas 75082

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)

reserved.

No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior

written approval. Specifications and availability subject to

change without notice. [011604]

Important If you are using a handset other than a

standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers

listed in brackets.

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Index

Index 207

Index

Numerics

2sec Pause 30

Abbreviated Dialing 31, 66

Activation 3

Airplane Mode 62

Alarm 95

Alert Notification 55

Alpha 33

Answering Calls 24

Applications 15

Applications, Downloading

155

Automatic Speech

Recognition 99–105

Backlight 56

Battery 17–20

Capacity 17

Charging 19

Disposal 198

Installing 18

Bluetooth 136–142

FTP File Exchange 141

Pairing 139

PC Pairing 140

Profiles 138

Sending Data 141

Settings 137

Trusted Devices 138

Calculator 97

Calendar 91–94

Adding Events 91

Editing Events 93

Erasing Events 93

Call Forwarding 154

Call Guard 76

Call Waiting 153

Caller ID 152

Camcorder 122–124

Camera - See also Pictures

116–135

Options 119

Selftimer 120

Settings 122

Zoom 121

Car-Kit/Headset 65

Carousel

Shortcuts 64

Contacts 82–90

Adding a New Group 83

Adding a Phone Number 86

Adding an Entry 82

Assigning Speed Dial

Numbers 87

Deleting 86

Editing an Entry 88

Entry Options 85

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208 Index

Finding Entries 84

Locking 70

Selecting a Ringer 88

Speed Dial Numbers 84

Unlocking 70

Contacts Match 31

Data

Disable 73

Enable 73

Data Roam Guard 77

Data Services 155–171

Applications 155

Chat 163

Disabling 73

Downloading Content 164

FAQs 171

Home Page 157

Password 5

Security Features 73

User Name 156

Dialing Font 57

Dialing Options 23

Digit Dial

Adapting 100

Disable Vision 73

Display Screen 12

Brightness 56

Changing 57

Screen Saver 57

Downloading

Applications 15, 166

Games 15, 166

Ringers 15, 166

Screen Savers 15, 166

Driving Directions 184

Email 161

Emergency Numbers 26

Emoticons 33

End-of-Call Options 28

Enhanced 911 (E911) 26

Entering Characters

Letters 41

Numbers 42

Preset Messages 43

Symbols 43

Entering Text 33–43

Alpha Mode 35

Dual Language 38

Emoticons 36

Numbers 36

Preset Messages 36, 37

Selecting Mode 33

Smileys 36

Symbols 36

T9 Text Input 34

T9(English) 34

Erasing

Contacts 71

Messages 71

My Stuff 71

Phone Content 71

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Index

Index 209

Pictures and Video 71

Web Cache 71

Web Cookies 71

Web History 71

Event

Adding 91

Alert Menu 92

Editing 93

Erasing a Day’s Events 93

Erasing Single Event 94

Going To 93

Viewing 92

Exchange Folders 141

FCC Notice 200

FTP Contents Folder 141

Google 167

GPS Navigation 182

Registration 183

Hard Pause 30

Headset 65

History 78–81

Delete 80

Delete All 81

Erasing 80

Making a Call 79

Options 79

Saving a Number 80

Viewing 78

In-Call Options 27

Instant Messaging 163

Internet - See Web 167

Key Functions 9

Keypad Time Length 56

Keytone

Tone Length 53

Tone Type 53

Tone Volume 5 3

Language 66

Location Settings 58

Lock Code

Changing 68

Lock Services 69

Voice 69

Locking Your Phone 68

Main Screen Navigation 44–50

Making Calls 22

Memo Pad 96

Menu ii

Navigation 21

Menu Orientation 57

Messaging

Adding a New Preset

Message 60

Callback Number 61

Deleting Old Messages 59

Draft Alert 62

Notification 59

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210 Index

Other Settings 61

Preset Messages 60

Priority 61

Save in Outbox 61

Signature 60

microSD Card 108–115

Multitasking 178

Music 175

My Content Manager 165

My Favorites

Creating from a Recent Place

189

Creating from Current

Location 188

My Text 43

Navigating the Main Screen

44–50

Navigation 183

2D Map 186

3D Map 185

Address 184

Businesses 187

Finding the Cheapest Gas

188

Intersection 183

Map Results 187

Summary 186

Traffic Conditions 1 8 6

Navigation Preferences 190

Net Guard 157

Number 33

Owner’s Record 201

Pauses 30

Personalizing 51

Ringer 51

Screen Saver 51

Phone (illus.) 8

Phone Number

Abbreviated Dialing 31

Contacts Match 31

Dialing From the Contacts

List 32

Displaying 22

Finding 29

Plus Code Dialing 31

Prepending 31

Saving 29

With Pauses 30

Phone Settings 51–66

Airplane Mode 62

Auto Answer Mode 65

Call Answer Mode 65

Default 72

Display Settings 56–57

Language 66

Location Settings 58

Messaging Settings 58–62

Shortcuts 64

Sound Settings 52–56

TTY Use 63

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Index

Index 211

PictBridge Printing 134

Picture Account

Resetting 72

Pictures - See also Camera

116

Sending 127

Storing Pictures 124

Taking 116

Plus Code Dialing 31

PowerSave Mode 57

Preferred Roaming List 98

Prepend 31

Preset Messages 33, 60, 150

PRL 98

Product Tour 191

Recent Location

Sharing 189

Recent Place

Adding to My Favorites 189

Resetting Your Phone 72

Resetting Your Picture

Account 72

Restrict

Incoming Voice Calls 69

Outgoing Voice Calls 69

Ringer Types 52

Messages 53

Picture Mail 53

Roaming 53

Scheduled Events 53

Text Message 5 3

Voice Calls 52

Voicemail 53

Ringers 15

Assigning to Contacts 88

Buying and Downloading 52

Get New Ringers 52

Roaming 74–77

Safety Information 194–201

Scheduler 91

Screen Savers 15

Security 67–73

Menu 67

Shooting Video 122–124

Shortcuts

Resetting 71

Signature 33

Silence All 55

SMS Text Messaging 148

SMS Voice 151

SMS Voice Messaging 150

Sounds

Alert Notification 55

Keytones 53

Ringer Types 52

Silence All 55

Vibrate All 55

Volume 54

Special Numbers 70

Sprint Music Store 175

Sprint Navigation

Using 183

Sprint One Click 44–50

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212 Index

Sprint Picture Mail

Downloading Online Pictures

131

Managing 129

Registering 118

Sending Pictures 127

Uploading Pictures 130

Sprint Service

Account Passwords 4

Activation 3

Dialing Sprint Services 89

Operator Services 6

Sprint 411 6

Sprint TV 172

Streaming Music 180

Symbol 33

T9 Text Input 34

T9(English) 33

Task List 94

Text Message

Options 33

Text Messaging 148

Text Options 33, 37

Three-Way Calling 153

TTY Use 63

Turning Your Phone On and

Off 16

TV 172

Unlocking Your Phone 68

Updating Phone Software 98

Vibrate 55

Vibrate All 55

Videos

Options 123

Recording 122

Voice

Lock 69

Restrict 69

Voice Memos 105

Deleting 106

Editing the Caption 107

Information 107

Playing 106

Voice Messaging 150

Voice Service

Picture Mail Message 103

Voicemail

Clear Icon 147

Notification 145

Retrieving 146

Setting Up 4, 144

VoiceSMS 150

Options 62

Volume Settings

Adjusting 54

Advanced 54

Alarm 54

Applications 54

Earpiece 54

Headset 54

Picture Mail 54

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Index

Index 213

Ringer 54

Speakerphone 54

Text Message 54

Voicemail 54

Warranty 202

Web 157–170

Applications 155

Downloading Content 164

FAQs 171

Home Page 157

My Content Manager 165

Navigating the Web 170

Net Guard 157

User Name 156

Whisper

Off 27

On 27

Wireless Backup 89

World Time 98

Zoom 121

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