Samsung Rant SPH m540 User Manual

User Guide  
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4/7/09  
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Personalizing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
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  
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Lock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Erasing Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Resetting Your Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . 86  
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . 86  
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
2I. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Adding a New Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) . . 99  
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105  
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146  
SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152  
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154  
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124  
Sending Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Data Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157  
Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 158  
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166  
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169  
Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173  
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136  
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . 137  
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138  
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139  
Voice Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140  
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 204  
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209  
Using Sprint Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185  
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences . . . 192  
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 196  
Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198  
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201  
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203  
User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203  
Introduction  
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.  
User  
Guide  
Note  
This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and all  
the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four  
sections:  
Please refer to the Important Safety  
Information section on page 196 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.  
WARNING  
Section 1: Getting Started  
Section 2: Your Phone  
Section 3: Sprint Service  
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.  
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Your Phone’s Menu  
Maps  
1: Sprint Navigation  
2: Sprint Family Locator  
Entertainment  
1: Music  
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.  
2: TV  
Contacts (Right Softkey)  
Options (Left Softkey)  
1: Main Menu  
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  
2: Personalize Carousel  
3: Personalize Home Screen  
4: Tutorial  
History  
Missed Alerts  
My Stuff  
5: About Sprint One Click  
Web  
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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4: Controls  
3: Ringers  
1: Brightness  
3: Night Shot  
2: White Balance  
4: Metering  
1: Get New Ringers  
2: My Stuff Manager Ringers  
4: Screen Savers  
5: Settings  
1: Get New Screen Savers  
2: My Stuff Manager Screen Savers  
1: Resolution  
3: Shutter Sound  
5: Storage  
2: Quality  
4: Status Bar  
5: Applications  
1: Get New Applications  
2: My Stuff Manager Applications  
3: Social Zone  
6: Launch  
1: Review Pictures  
2: Camcorder  
2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video)  
6: Call Tones  
Press the right softkey to view the following options:  
Photos  
1: Selftimer  
1: Camera  
1: Off  
2: 5 sec  
Press the right softkey to view the following options:  
3: 10 sec  
1: Selftimer  
2: Fun Tools  
1: Color Tones  
3: Controls  
1: White Balance  
4: Settings  
1: Off  
3: 10 sec  
2: 5 sec  
2: Multi Shot  
1: Series Shot (off/3/5/10)  
2: Divided Shot (off/4/9/16)  
1: Quality  
3: Video Length  
2: Storage  
3: Fun Tools  
1: Fun Frames  
2: Color Tones  
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5: Launch  
2: Send Message  
1: Review Pictures  
2: Camera  
1: Text Message  
3: VoiceSMS  
5: IM  
2: Picture Mail  
4: Email  
3: Picture Mail  
1: Inbox  
3: Saved Mail  
2: Sent Mail  
4: Pending  
3: Text Message  
4: Picture Mail  
4: My Albums  
1: Inbox  
3: Saved Mail  
2: Sent Mail  
4: Pending  
1: In Phone  
3: Online Albums  
2: Memory Card  
5: Email  
5: PictBridge  
6: IM  
6: Order Prints  
7: Settings and Info  
1: AOL Instant Messenger  
2: Windows Live Messenger  
3: Yahoo! Messenger  
1: Auto Save to  
7: Chat & Dating  
8: VoiceSMS  
9: Settings  
1: Phone  
2: Memory Card  
2: Status Bar (On/Off)  
3: Account Info  
1: General  
Messages  
1: Notification  
3: Message Alert  
2: Preset Messages  
4: Auto-Erase  
1: Voicemail  
1: Call Voicemail  
2: Clear Envelope  
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2: Text Message  
6: Keypad Light  
1: Save in Outbox  
3: Call Back #  
2: Priority  
4: Edit Signature  
1: Slide open  
3: 15 seconds  
5: Off  
2: 30 seconds  
4: 8 seconds  
3: VoiceSMS Opt.  
7: Language  
1: Speakerphone  
2: From Name  
1: English  
2: Español  
Contacts  
Settings  
2: Sounds  
1: Volume  
1: Display  
1: Main Screen  
1: Ringer  
3: Headset  
5: Advanced...  
2: Earpiece  
4: Speakerphone  
1: Screen Saver  
2: Brightness  
3: Backlight  
2: Incoming/Outgoing Calls  
2: Ringer Type  
1: Incoming Calls  
3: Schedule  
2: Messages  
4: Roam Ringer  
3: Alerts  
1: Slide open  
3: 15 seconds  
2: 30 seconds  
4: 8 seconds  
1: Minute Beep  
3: Connect  
5: Power On  
2: Service  
4: Signal Fade/Call Drop  
6: Power Off  
4: Dialing Font Size  
1: Large  
2: Small  
2: Off  
4: Key Tone  
5: PowerSave Mode  
1: On  
1: Tone Type  
3: Tone Length  
2: Tone Volume  
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2: Message Reminder  
3: Bluetooth  
1: On/Off  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Every 2 min  
2: Visibility  
3: Callback Number  
1: Always visible  
3: Hidden  
2: Visible for 3min  
1: None  
3: Other  
2: XXXXXXXXXX  
3: My Device Name  
4: My Device Info  
4: Auto-Delete  
1: Yes  
2: No  
2: Off  
5: Exchange Folders  
5: Signature  
1: On  
1: In Phone  
2: Memory card  
6: Voice Routing Incoming  
6: Pre-set Message  
1: Hands-Free  
2: Phone  
7: Draft Alert  
1: On  
3: Device Answered  
2: Off  
7: Voice Routing Outgoing  
8: Priority  
1: Normal  
1: Hands-Free  
3: Device Initiated  
2: Phone  
2: Urgent  
4: Messages  
1: Notification  
9: Save in Outbox  
1: Yes  
2: No  
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only  
0: Voice SMS Option  
1: Speakerphone  
2: From Name  
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5: Text Entry  
6: Phone Info  
1: Phone Number  
2: Icon Glossary  
3: Version  
1: Auto-Capital  
1: On  
2: Off  
2: Auto-Space  
1: On  
2: Off  
4: Advanced  
7: More...  
3: Dual Language  
1: None  
2: Spanish  
1: Auto Keyguard  
1: On  
4: Personal Dictionary  
2: Off  
5: Used Word Dictionary  
2: Accessibility  
1: TTY Options  
1: Yes  
2: No  
2: Voice Service  
2: Off  
6: Display Candidate  
3: Airplane Mode  
1: Display On  
2: Display Off  
1: On  
3: On PowerUp  
7: Prediction Start  
4: Browser  
1: 2nd letters  
3: 4th letters  
2: 3rd letters  
4: 5th letters  
1: Clear Bookmarks 2: Clear Cache  
3: Clear Cookies  
4: Edit Homepage  
8: Auto Word Insertion  
5: Call Setup  
1: On  
2: Off  
1: Auto Answer  
3: Call Answer  
5: Voice Caller ID  
2: Abbreviated Dial  
4: Contacts Match  
9: Help  
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6: Contacts  
Tools  
1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret  
1: Alarm  
3: My Name Card  
5: Services  
4: Wireless Backup  
1: Alarm #1  
3: Alarm #3  
2: Alarm #2  
7: Data  
2: Bluetooth  
1: On/Off  
2: Net Guard  
3: Update Data Profile  
1: Pair with Hands Free  
2: Send a Contact  
4: Add a New...  
6: More...  
3: Print a Photo...  
5: Trusted Devices  
8: Headset Mode  
1: Turbo Button  
9: Location  
1: On  
2: Ringer Sound  
2: Off  
3: Calculator  
4: Tip Calculator  
5: Calendar  
10: Restrict and Lock  
1: Voice  
2: Data  
1: Today  
3: Task List  
2: Scheduler  
4: Countdown  
3: Camera/Pictures 4: Lock my Phone  
11: Roaming  
6: Mass Strage  
1: Set Mode  
3: Data Roaming  
2: Call Guard  
1: Connect to PC  
3: Format Memory Card  
4: Memory Info.  
2: File Manager  
12: Security  
7: Memo Pad  
1: Change Lock Code  
2: Special #  
3: Erase/Reset  
8: World Time  
13: Wireless Backup  
1: Set DST  
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9: Update Phone  
1: Update Firmware  
0: Voice Memo  
1: Record  
2: Update PRL  
2: Review  
*: 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  
5: Phone Info  
7: Messaging  
9: Tools  
4: Voice Memo  
6: Key Mute/Unmute  
8: Recent History  
0: Whisper On/Off  
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Section 1  
Getting Started  
 
Section 1A  
1. Install the battery. (See “Installing the Battery” on  
page 18.)  
Press the cover release latch and remove the  
battery cover from the back of the phone.  
Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)  
Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)  
Getting Help (page 5)  
Insert the battery into the opening, making sure  
the connectors align. Gently press down to  
secure the battery.  
Replace the battery cover and slide it forward until  
you hear a click.  
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.  
2. Press  
to turn the phone on.  
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for  
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.  
If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating  
Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.  
3. Make your first call.  
Use your keypad to enter a phone number.  
Press  
.
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Section 1A. Setting Up Service  
     
When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm  
your activation. If your phone is still not activated, or you  
do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint  
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.  
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.  
Note  
Do not press  
Pressing  
while the phone is being activated.  
cancels the activation process.  
Tip  
Activating Your Phone  
If you are having difficulty with activation, contact  
Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727  
from any other phone.  
Note  
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, your phone  
should be activated and ready to use.  
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.  
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 go online to activate your new phone.  
From your computer’s Web browser, go to  
www.sprint.com/activate and complete the onscreen  
instructions to activate your phone.  
Section 1A. Setting Up Service  
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Setting Up Your Voicemail  
Sprint Account Passwords  
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.  
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.  
1. While in the Sprint One Click main screen (standby  
Account Username and Password  
mode), press and hold  
.
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.  
2. Follow the system prompts to:  
Create your passcode.  
Record your name announcement.  
Record your greeting.  
Voicemail Passcode  
Note  
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to  
your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you  
One-Touch Message Access.)  
For more information about using your voicemail, see  
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Section 1A. Setting Up Service  
       
Getting Help  
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.  
Managing Your Account  
Access your account information.  
Data Services Password  
Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint  
service plan).  
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an  
optional data services password to control access and  
authorize Premium Service purchases.  
View and pay your bill.  
Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.  
Purchase accessories.  
For more information, or to change your passwords,  
sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer  
Service at 1-888-211-4727.  
Shop for the latest Sprint phones.  
View available Sprint service plans and options.  
Learn more about data services and other products  
like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen  
savers, and more.  
Section 1A. Setting Up Service  
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From Your Sprint Phone  
Sprint 411  
Press  
account balance.  
to check minute usage and  
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  
Press  
to make a payment.  
Press  
to access a summary of your  
Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.  
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.  
From Any Other Phone  
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you  
will be billed for airtime.  
Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.  
Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.  
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.  
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 1A. Setting Up Service  
   
Section 2  
Your Phone  
 
Section 2A  
Your Phone  
1. Earpiece  
2. Signal Strength  
Indicator  
14. Battery Strength  
Indicator  
Your Phone (page 8)  
3. Display Screen  
13. MENU/OK  
4. Navigation Key  
5. Softkey (left)  
12. Softkey (right)  
Making and Answering Calls (page 22)  
Entering Text in Portrait Mode (page 33)  
Entering Text in Landscape Mode (page 39)  
6. Speaker Key  
7. TALK Key  
8. Keypad  
11. BACK/Clear Key  
10. END/POWER Key  
9. Microphone  
15. Softkey (left)  
Landscape Mode  
20. Cover Release  
Latch  
21. Camera Lens  
16. Headset Jack  
17. Volume Button  
22. Charger/  
Accessories  
Jack  
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.  
18. Softkey (right)  
Landscape Mode  
23. Camera  
Button  
19. microSD Card  
(internal)  
Portrait Mode  
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Section 2A. Phone Basics  
         
8. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and  
characters, and navigate within menus. Press and  
hold number keys for speed dialing.  
Key Functions  
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated  
prompts.  
9. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly  
when you are speaking to them.  
2. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal  
strength by displaying bars. The more bars  
displayed, the better the signal strength.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
13. MENU/OK lets you access the phone’s menus and  
selects the highlighted choice when navigating  
through a menu.  
Section 2A. Phone Basics  
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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.  
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.  
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.)  
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.  
20. Cover Release Latch lets you remove the battery  
cover and expose both the internal battery  
compartment and internal microSD card slot.  
16. Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo  
headset (sold separately) or an optional headset  
for convenient, hands-free conversations.  
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect  
jack may damage the phone.  
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.  
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.  
23. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and  
video mode and take pictures and videos.  
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26. QWERTY keyboard provides an alphanumeric  
Landscape Phone Features  
character keyboard layout.  
27. Fn Key (Function) key, toggles to access the white  
24. Softkey (right)  
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.  
25. Softkey  
(left)  
32. End/Back  
Key  
26. QWERTY  
Keyboard  
29. Symbol Key lets you access symbol characters.  
27. Fn Key  
30. Space Key lets you add spaces between words and  
characters.  
28. Shift Key  
31. Enter/  
OK Key  
30. Space Key  
29. Symbol Key  
31. Enter/OK Key lets you perform the function  
highlighted in the current menu. Press to enter  
additional lines of text.  
Landscape Mode  
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.  
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.  
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indicates mobile broadband service.  
Viewing the Display Screen  
indicates that your mobile broadband  
connection is active and communicating.  
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 mobile broadband service is  
dormant.  
indicates your phone’s location feature is on.  
indicates your phone’s location feature is off.  
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions,  
from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info >  
Icon Glossary.  
Tip  
indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure  
Sockets Layer) protocol for client/server  
communication.  
indicates data services status. (The icon is  
animated while service is active.)  
indicates your data connection is active and  
data is being transmitted.  
indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint  
National Network.  
indicates your data connection is active and  
data is being received.  
indicates that your phone is using a microSD  
memory card.  
indicates data connection is dormant (no data  
is being sent or received).  
indicates you have missed an incoming call.  
available.  
indicates you have a new Picture Mail  
message.  
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indicates you have a new unread Text  
message.  
indicates your ringer is turned off and the  
vibrate option is not enabled (Silence Mode).  
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 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 you have a new text message.  
indicates your message is locked.  
indicates battery charge level (icon shown is  
completely discharged).  
indicates your phone is operating in TTY  
mode.  
indicates the microphone is muted.  
indicates the key tones have been muted.  
indicates the speakerphone is enabled.  
indicates that the camera is enabled.  
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.  
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indicates that the camcorder is enabled.  
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 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 a video or voice memo is  
currently being recorded.  
indicates that a voice memo or video has  
been paused.  
indicates that the white balance has been set  
to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or  
movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.  
indicates that a voice memo or video is  
playing.  
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 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 the white balance has been set  
to Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures  
or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting  
conditions.  
indicates that Bluetooth technology is active  
and enabled.  
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indicates that Bluetooth device is connected.  
Sprint Mail (page 163), Text Messaging (page 150),  
and SMS Voice Messaging (page 152) provide quick  
and convenient messaging capabilities.  
indicates that Bluetooth Headset is connected  
and visible.  
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other  
applications can be downloaded to make your  
phone as unique as you are (page 166). Additional  
charges may apply.  
indicates that Bluetooth technology is hidden.  
Features of Your Phone  
The Contacts list can store a total of 600 entries, with  
each entry containing a maximum of seven phone  
numbers (page 82).  
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:  
The built-in Calendar offers several personal  
information management features to help you  
manage your busy lifestyle (page 91).  
The easy-to-use Sprint One Click main screen brings  
all your favorite features to your fingertips (page 44).  
Internal microSD card slot (page 108).  
Slide out QWERTY keyboard (page 39).  
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).  
Sprint Navigation, powered by the built-in GPS  
hardware, gives you access to maps and directions  
on the go (page 184).  
The Location feature works in connection with  
available location-based services (page 58).  
Data services provides access to the wireless Internet  
in digital mode (page 157).  
T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with  
one keypress per letter (see page 34).  
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Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or  
two keypresses (see page 32).  
The Power Save feature conserves your battery  
power when you are in an area where there is no  
signal.  
Tip  
Turning Your Phone On and Off  
Turning Your Phone Off  
Turning Your Phone On  
Press and hold  
for two seconds until you see  
the powering down animation on the display  
screen.  
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.  
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off  
(unless the battery is charging).  
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).  
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Battery Capacity  
Using Your Phone’s Battery and  
Charger  
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.  
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.  
WARNING  
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.  
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate  
mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce  
the battery’s talk and standby times.  
Note  
Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and  
Samsung; or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also  
available at www.sprint.com.  
Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and  
charge the battery before it runs out of power.  
Tip  
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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).  
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).  
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  
Charging the Battery  
1. Follow step 1 from “Installing the Battery” on  
Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should  
be charged as soon as possible so you can begin  
using your phone.  
page 18.  
2. Grip the battery at the top end (1) and pull it up  
and out (2).  
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.  
Tip  
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 (  
sounds a warning tone.  
) blinks and the phone  
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion  
battery as you can be burned.  
WARNING  
Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved  
desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power  
adapter to charge your battery.  
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A red indicator light means the battery is charging.  
Using the Phone Charger  
A charging icon located in the top right corner of  
the display screen lets you know the battery is  
charging.  
Plug the flat end of the charger/accessories jack  
into the phone’s charger/accessories jack and the  
other end into an electrical outlet.  
A green indicator light means the battery is fully  
charged.  
Charge Indicator  
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can  
recharge the battery before it becomes completely run  
down.  
The battery charge state (charged/charging) is  
indicated on the phone’s display screen. Four bars  
on the battery icon (  
battery.  
) indicate a fully charged  
It takes about three hours to fully recharge a  
completely rundown (discharged) battery.  
Note  
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Selecting Menu Items  
Navigating Through the Menus  
As you navigate through the menu using the navigation  
key (  
), menu options are highlighted. Select any  
. If the option  
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.  
option by highlighting it and pressing  
is numbered, you can select it by pressing the  
corresponding number on the phone’s keypad.  
For example, to view your text messages:  
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.  
Note  
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  
.
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.  
3. Select Text Message by highlighting it and  
pressing  
. (If you have any text messages, they  
are displayed.)  
4. Highlight a message and press  
message text.  
to view the  
For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your  
Phone’s Menu” on page ii.  
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps  
condense into:  
Select  
and press  
> Messages > Text  
Message.  
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1. Make sure your phone is on.  
Backing Up Within a Menu  
2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you  
make a mistake while dialing, press  
the numbers.)  
To go to the previous menu:  
to erase  
Press  
To return to standby mode:  
Press  
.
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.  
Displaying Your Phone Number  
To redial your last outgoing call, press  
twice.  
Tip  
Select  
and press  
> Settings > Phone Info >  
Phone Number. (Your phone number and other  
information about your phone and account will be  
displayed.)  
When making calls off the Sprint National Network,  
always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone  
number).  
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).  
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  
calls.  
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enter a hard pause within a number string (the  
phone waits for your input). To continue dialing, you  
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.  
must press the  
key. (See “Dialing and Saving  
Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 30.)  
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.)  
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.  
To speed dial a phone number from standby mode,  
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].)  
Tip  
Contact Details: Displays the details for a Contact if the  
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.)  
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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.  
Answering Calls  
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,  
Silence (left softkey) to mute the onboard speaker and  
temporarily silence the ringer.  
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.)  
Ignore (right softkey) to send the call to your voicemail  
box.  
To quiet the ringer, press  
volume button.  
or  
, or press the  
Note  
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the  
following ways:  
The phone rings or vibrates.  
The backlight illuminates.  
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.  
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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled  
Missed Call Notification  
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your  
roaming charges when making or receiving calls while  
roaming.  
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:  
Select the entry from the Missed Alerts screen and  
press  
To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:  
1. Select and press > Missed Alerts.  
. (To dial the phone number, press  
.)  
Press Answer (left softkey) to answer the call. (See  
“Using Call Guard” on page 76 for additional  
information.)  
When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail.  
Note  
2. Select the entry you wish to view and press  
.
Ending a Call  
Press  
.
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Enhanced 911 (E911) Information  
Calling Emergency Numbers  
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning  
System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911  
emergency location services where available.  
You can place calls to 911 (dial  
), even if your phone is locked or your account is  
restricted.  
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.  
When you place an emergency call, your phone  
automatically enters Emergency mode.  
Note  
To exit Emergency mode:  
1. Press  
to end a 911 call.  
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.  
Important  
When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit by  
pressing then pressing  
Note  
.
To deactivate the Emergency call in standby mode:  
Press until Emergency mode is exited.  
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Key Mute/Unmute allows you to mute the keytones  
from being heard by the caller.  
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  
Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options.  
Recent History checks your call log for Recent calls.  
You can also erase the logs from this menu.  
option and press  
. The following options may be  
Tools accesses the Tools menu options.  
Save to add the new number to your Contacts list.  
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.  
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 155.)  
Contacts accesses the Contacts menu.  
Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from  
your conversation. (For more information, see  
“Managing Voice Memos” on page 105.)  
Press Mute (left softkey) during a call to mute the  
microphone. Press Unmute (left softkey) to unmute the  
microphone.  
Phone Info displays the following menu options:  
Phone Number - your phone number  
While muted, the word Mute blinks on the  
upper-right portion of the main display screen.  
Icon Glossary - a list of currently available icons  
Version - phone software version  
Advanced - additional technical information  
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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.  
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  
To access the end-of-call options:  
and holding the Speaker Key (  
) until  
Press Options (right softkey) to select either:  
“Entering speaker mode” appears in the display.  
New Group to add the current number to a new  
group.  
Because of higher volume levels, do not  
place the phone near your ear during  
speakerphone use.  
WARNING  
Save to add the new number to your Contacts list.  
Delete to delete the entry from the Recent History  
2. To disable Speaker Mode, press and hold  
until “Exit speaker mode” appears in the display.  
list.  
Delete All to delete all currently listed entries from  
the Recent History list.  
End-of-Call Options  
The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls  
identified as No ID or Restricted.  
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  
Note  
Options (right softkey) > Save to add the new number to  
your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below.)  
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5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry. You are  
then notified if the number was successfully  
added.  
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.)  
Information can also be entered while the phone is in  
landscape mode (page 39).  
Note  
Finding a Phone Number  
To save a number from standby mode:  
You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers  
that contain a specific string of numbers.  
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  
4. Use the keypad to enter the new contact name  
and press . (See “Entering Text in Portrait  
.
1. Enter four or more of the last digits in standby  
mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more  
specific the search becomes.)  
.
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  
Mode” on page 33. or See “Entering Text in  
Landscape Mode” on page 39.)  
press  
.
– or –  
– or –  
Search for an existing contact name and press  
to save the new number.  
To dial the number, highlight the entry from the list  
and press  
.
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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With  
Pauses  
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number  
and combine two-second and hard pauses.  
Note  
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for  
use with automated systems, such as voicemail or  
credit card billing numbers.  
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:  
1. Enter the phone number.  
2. Press Options (right softkey) > Hard Pause or 2sec  
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.  
Tip  
Pause.  
3. Enter additional numbers.  
4. Press  
to dial the number.  
– or –  
Press Options (right softkey) > Save to save the  
number in your Contacts.  
There are two types of pauses available on your phone:  
When dialing a number with a hard pause, press  
to send the next set of numbers.  
Note  
Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you  
press  
. (This is indicated with a P within the  
number sequence.)  
2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of  
numbers after two seconds. (This is indicated with a  
T within the number sequence.)  
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Plus (+) Code Dialing  
Using Abbreviated 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).  
Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can  
use either of the following abbreviated dialing features.  
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.)  
To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:  
1. Press and hold  
until a “+” appears on your  
Prepend/Abbreviated Dialing – Prepend the first five or  
six digits (for example, the area code and prefix) to  
phone display.  
2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re  
calling and press . (The access code for  
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.)  
international dialing will automatically be dialed,  
followed by the country code and phone number.)  
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.  
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.  
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.  
2. Select the Abbrev. Dial entry from the screen and  
press  
.
Dialing From the Contacts List  
To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2–9:  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts.  
– or –  
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.  
Press Contacts (right softkey) from the main menu.  
2. Select the entry you want to call and press  
dial the entry’s default phone number.  
to  
To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10–99:  
– or –  
1. Press the first digit.  
To dial another number from the same entry, select  
the name, press  
and press  
, and then select a number  
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.  
.
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).  
Note  
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Number to enter numbers by pressing the  
numbers on the keypad. (See page 36.)  
Entering Text in Portrait Mode  
Emoticons to enter “emoticons.” (see page 36.)  
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).  
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).  
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.  
When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change  
letter capitalization (abc > Abc > ABC).  
Tip  
Selecting a Text Message Option  
Selecting a Text Input Mode  
1. From a messaging screen where you can enter  
text, press Options (right softkey).  
From a screen where you can enter text, press  
Options (right softkey) > Text Mode to change the text  
input mode.  
2. Select one of the following options:  
T9(English) to enter text using a predictive text  
system that reduces the number of keypresses  
required while entering a word. (See page 34.)  
Add Preset Message to enter preprogrammed  
messages. (See page 36.)  
Add Signature to set up a signature that will be  
appended to the end of all text messages you  
send. (See page 60.)  
Alpha to cycle through the alpha characters  
associated with the letters on the keypad. (See  
page 35.)  
Add/Change Recipients to return to the Send to  
page and either add or change any previously  
chosen recipients.  
Symbols to enter symbols. (See page 36.)  
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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.  
3. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to  
enter a word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”  
press  
) (If you make a  
to erase a single character.  
to erase an entire word.)  
mistake, press  
Press and hold  
Set Callback # to set the callback number seen by  
text message recipients.  
To get the uppercase B in the above example,  
press until the capitalization indicator  
displays T9WORD. This keeps the word with only  
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 150.  
an initial uppercase.  
If the word you want is not displayed after you  
have entered all the letters, press  
additional word selections.  
to display  
Entering Text Using T9 Text Mode  
T9 Text Mode lets you enter text by pressing keys just  
once per letter.  
To accept a word and insert a space, press  
.
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.  
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Adding a Word to the T9 Database  
Entering Text Using Alpha Mode  
If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an  
database by selecting the 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  
Text Input Mode” on page 33.)  
word “Bill,” press  
three times, and  
twice,  
three times,  
three times again.)  
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.  
(If you make a mistake, press  
character. Press and hold  
word.)  
to erase a single  
to erase an entire  
Nuance Web site at www.nuance.com/T9/textinput/.  
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,  
English Sequence  
Upper Case Lower Case  
Key  
. , @ 1 ? ! # /  
*
Select the Number mode and press the appropriate  
key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on  
A B C 2  
D E F 3  
G H I 4  
a b c 2  
d e f 3  
g h i 4  
To enter symbols:  
J K L 5  
j k l 5  
M N O 6  
P Q R S 7  
T U V 8  
m n o 6  
p q r s 7  
t u v 8  
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.  
W XY Z 9  
0
One-character- shifted  
w x y z 9  
Select the Emoticons mode and press the  
appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input  
Mode” on page 33.)  
Space  
When selecting Dual Language, Spanish characters  
are also added to those listed above.  
Note  
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To specify text options:  
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.)  
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:  
2. Select a message and press  
.
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.  
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.)  
Note  
Used words allows you to use the entire static  
database (included) plus learn and promote new  
or frequently used words.  
Display Cand allows the phone to display predicted  
words, either one at a time or as a list.  
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.  
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.  
Dual Language allows you to select word  
candidates to display in English only (None) or in  
Spanish (Spanish).  
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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.  
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.  
Auto Word Insertion allows you to turn on or off the  
ability to insert predictive words into the text.  
2. Select Spanish and press  
Options” on page 37.)  
. (See “Setting Text  
2. When you have completed making your changes  
to these options, press  
or press Close (right  
To disable dual language mode:  
softkey) to go back to the previous screen.  
1. When you display a screen where you can enter  
text, press the Options (right softkey) > Text Mode >  
Text Options > Dual Language.  
You can also access Text Entry options from the  
Settings menu. Press Menu > Settings > Text Entry.  
Note  
2. Select None and press  
.
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).  
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Entering Text in Landscape Mode  
Softkey (right)  
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.  
QWERTY  
Keyboard  
To open the phone and access the keyboard:  
Softkey (left)  
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).  
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Navigation and Options in Landscape  
Mode  
Entering Text Using the QWERTY  
Keyboard  
Just as the screen orientation is changed, so is the  
functionality of both the softkeys and the navigation key.  
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 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).  
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  
Tip  
The Up/Down/Left/Right options of the navigation key  
are also adjusted when the phone changes from  
portrait to landscape modes.  
(right softkey) and select from the available options.  
The following keys perform special functions when  
entering text:  
Up  
Up  
Caps: Allows you to use characters  
displayed at the top of the QWERTY  
keys. Examples: $, @, #, !  
Left  
Right Left  
Right  
Shift: Converts the alphabetic  
character into uppercase. Changes  
the text input mode to Upper/Lower  
case mode.  
Down  
Down  
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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.  
Sym: Launches the Symbols page.  
Choose from an extensive list of  
symbols and other character sets.  
Space: Inserts an empty space.  
Entering Characters  
OK/Enter: Moves the insertion point to  
the next line in a message.  
Entering Uppercase and Lowercase Letters  
1. Press  
to make the next character uppercase.  
Back: Deletes the previous character,  
similar to the backspace key on a  
computer keyboard.  
Characters revert back to lowercase after the next  
character is typed.  
2. Press the corresponding text keys.  
From a text entry screen, use the keyboard to enter  
different character types. Select one of the  
following character types:  
For example, to enter the word “Bill,” type the  
keypad sequence below. If you make a mistake,  
press  
to erase a single character.  
Letters to enter the alphabetic characters  
associated with each key. (See page 41.)  
Press and hold  
to erase an entire word.  
Numbers to enter numbers by pressing the  
numbers on the keyboard. (See page 42.)  
Symbols to enter symbols and “emoticons.” (See  
page 42.)  
B
i
l
l
My Text to enter preprogrammed messages.  
(See page 42.)  
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To enter all uppercase characters, press  
before each letter.  
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  
hold  
to erase a single character. Press and  
to erase an entire word.)  
BILL  
Entering Numbers  
9:30  
The keyboard can be used to enter numbers, letters,  
and symbols. Although these keys default to text  
Entering Symbols and Preset Messages  
(letters), numbers can be input by using  
conjunction with the correct number key.  
in  
Symbols can be entered from the keyboard by using  
the  
key to access the Symbols page and then  
1. Press  
to input the character on the top row of  
the next key pressed.  
pressing the number key corresponding to an  
associated symbol.  
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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.  
Ted’s  
From a screen where you can enter text, press  
Options (right softkey) > Add Preset Message. (See  
“Selecting a Text Message Option” on page 33.)  
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Section 2B  
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.  
Getting to Know Sprint One Click (page 44)  
Personalizing the Carousel (page 47)  
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.  
Using the Sprint One Click main screen is easy once  
you’ve learned a few basics.  
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Section 2B. Navigating the Main Screen  
         
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 Sprint One Click Main Screen  
the Home tile (  
) is in the center, so the Home  
Bubbles  
screen is displayed.  
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  
Tiles  
Carousel  
Navigation  
Key  
Home tile (  
) provides access to the phone’s full  
Menu/OK  
Key  
menu, and it is the only one that cannot be moved or  
removed.  
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.  
Left  
Softkey  
Right  
Softkey  
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.  
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Function Keys – The keys you’ll use to navigate  
through the main screen are:  
Take the Tutorial  
Your phone has a built-in menu of tutorials to teach  
you all you need to know about Sprint One Click.  
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.  
1. Select  
Tutorial.  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
– or –  
Select  
Menu/OK key (  
): Press to select highlighted  
) screen, press  
(Personalize My Phone) > Tutorial.  
menu items. From the Home (  
to display the phone’s full menu. (When in  
landscape mode, the Enter/OK key performs these  
functions.)  
2. Highlight a topic and press  
to display the  
tutorial.  
Topics include: Getting Started, Changing the  
Carousel, Adding a Tile, Removing a Tile, Changing  
the Home Screen, Adding a Bubble, and Removing a  
Bubble.  
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.  
To see a full menu of tutorials when viewing another  
tutorial, press Index (left softkey).  
Tip  
End/Power key (  
to return to the Home (  
): Press from any menu or tile  
) screen.  
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Sprint One Click Tiles  
Messaging – Access Voicemail, Send Message,  
Personalizing the Carousel  
Text Message, Picture Mail, and Email. See  
page 146.  
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.  
My Account – Access links to Account Details  
Web page, Hear Minutes, and Hear Balance.  
Adding a Tile to the Carousel  
Personalize My Phone – Access Change Screen  
Saver, Change Ringer, Personalize Home  
Screen, Personalize Carousel, and Tutorial. See  
“Personalizing Your Phone” on page 51.  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
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).  
Shortcuts – Add and access up to five shortcuts  
from Sprint TV, Send Text, Restrict and Lock, and  
3. To add the tile, press ADD (left softkey) or press  
. (To view a preview, press PREVIEW [right  
softkey].)  
Sprint Navigation – Access Sprint Navigation,  
including Drive To, Directory, Maps & Traffic, and  
Tools/Extras. See “GPS Navigation” on  
page 184.  
Sprint One Click Tiles  
Home – View Home screen and bubbles.  
Press  
to access the phone’s full menu.  
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Sprint One Click Tiles  
Google™ – Access Web features such as Google  
Rearranging Tiles on the Carousel  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
Personalize Carousel.  
search, online Maps, Gmail™, and YouTube™.  
See “Launching Google via the Carousel” on  
page 169.  
2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,  
and then highlight Move Tile and press  
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 159.  
.
3. Press the navigation key right or left to select a  
location, and then press INSERT (left softkey) or  
press  
to place the tile.  
From the main screen, select a tile, press  
Options (left softkey) > Move Tile, and then  
complete step 3.  
Shortcut  
Removing a Tile From the Carousel  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
Personalize Carousel.  
Replacing Tiles on the Carousel  
2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,  
and then highlight Remove Tile and press  
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.  
.
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.  
Shortcut  
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  
.
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3. Select a tile category and then highlight a tile.  
Resetting the Carousel  
4. To replace the previous tile, press REPLACE (left  
To reset the carousel to the original default settings:  
softkey) or press  
to place the tile.  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
Reset Carousel.  
From the main screen, select a tile, press  
Options (left softkey)> Replace Tile, and then  
complete steps 3 and 4.  
Shortcut  
2. Highlight Yes and press  
.
Personalizing the Home Screen  
Editing Tiles  
Certain tiles, such as Shortcuts, contain editable  
content. You can use the Personalize Carousel menu to  
edit these tiles.  
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.  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
Personalize Carousel.  
2. Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile,  
To see more information from a bubble, press the  
navigation key up or down to highlight the bubble and  
scroll down the options list, highlight Edit Tile and  
press  
.
then press  
.
3. Use your navigation key and function keys to edit  
Adding a Bubble to the Home Screen  
the tile.  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
Personalize Home Screen.  
From the main screen, select a tile, press  
Options (left softkey) > Edit Tile, and then  
complete step 3.  
Shortcut  
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2. Press ADD (left softkey) and then highlight a bubble  
Removing a Bubble From the Home  
Screen  
(see table on page 47).  
3. To add the bubble, press ADD (left softkey) or  
1. Select  
and press Options (left softkey) >  
press  
. (To view a preview, press PREVIEW  
Personalize Home Screen.  
[right softkey].)  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight a  
4. If prompted, follow the instructions to personalize  
your bubble (for example, by selecting an  
astrological sign for the Horoscope bubble).  
bubble.  
3. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
Remove Bubble option and then press  
.
5. When you are finished, 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.  
your city.  
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Section 2C  
Personalizing Your Phone  
Your phone can be personalized via the onscreen  
carousel.  
To change the Screen Saver:  
1. Select  
2. Select Preset Images, My Stuff, or My Albums and  
press  
3. Select an image and press  
and press  
> Change Screen Saver.  
Display Settings (page 56)  
.
Airplane Mode (page 62)  
to view it. (Once an  
image is displayed, use your navigation key to  
scroll through and view other available images.)  
TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 63)  
Phone Setup Options (page 64)  
4. Press Assign (left softkey) to assign an image.  
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.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Change Ringer.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions. See “Sound  
Settings” on page 52.  
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2. Select With Caller ID or Without Caller ID. (A list of  
ringer type categories will be displayed.)  
Sound Settings  
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.  
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.  
4. Press  
to assign a ringer.  
Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your  
phone.  
Getting New Ringers  
Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard  
ringer types and familiar music.  
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.)  
Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages  
without disturbing others.  
1. Select  
and press  
Get New Ringers.  
> My Stuff > Ringers >  
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.  
2. Follow the system prompts to purchase and  
download ringers.  
1. Select  
and press  
Ringer Type > Incoming Calls.  
> Settings > Sounds >  
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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages  
Selecting Ringer Types for Roaming  
1. Select  
and press  
Ringer Type > Messages.  
> Settings > Sounds >  
1. Select  
and press  
Ringer Type > Roam Ringer.  
> Settings > Sounds >  
2. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. (A list  
2. Select Normal or Distinctive and press  
.
of ringer type categories will be displayed.)  
Selecting a Keytone  
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.  
Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the  
audible tones accompanying a keypress.  
Tone Type to select the sound of a keypress.  
4. Press  
to assign a ringer.  
Tone Volume to select a keypress volume level.  
Tone Length to select a key tone length. (Longer tone  
lengths may be better for tone recognition when  
dialing voicemail or other automated systems.)  
Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > Sounds >  
Ringer Type > Schedule.  
To select a Tone Type:  
2. Select a category, and then use your navigation  
key ( ) to scroll through the available ringers. A  
1. Select  
Key Tone.  
and press  
> Settings > Sounds >  
sample ringer will sound as you highlight each  
option.  
2. Select Tone Type and press  
.
3. Press  
to assign a ringer.  
3. Select Xylophone, DTMF, or Voice and press  
.
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To select a Tone Length:  
1. Select and press  
3. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level  
and press  
.
> Settings > Sounds >  
Key Tone.  
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.  
Tip  
2. Select Tone Length and press  
3. Select Short or Long and press  
To select a Tone Volume:  
.
.
Adjusting the Advanced Volume Settings  
1. Select  
Key Tone.  
and press  
> Settings > Sounds >  
Adjust your phone’s other advanced volume settings to  
suit your needs and your environment.  
2. Select Tone Volume and press  
3. Select a tone level (Key Tone Off or Level 1 - 8) and  
press  
.
1. Select  
and press  
Volume > Advanced....  
> Settings > Sounds >  
.
2. Select Alarm, Applications, Text Message, Picture Mail,  
or Voice Mail and press  
.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings  
Repeat these same processes to adjust the  
Applications > Volume and Game Vibration settings.  
Note  
Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs  
and your environment.  
1. Select  
Volume.  
and press  
> Settings > Sounds >  
2. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Headset, Speakerphone, or  
Advanced...  
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3. Use the navigation key to select Use Ringer Volume  
Vibrate All  
(to use the ringer volume setting).  
The Vibrate All option allows you to mute all sounds  
and activate the vibration feature for all activities without  
turning your phone off.  
– or –  
Use the navigation key to select Separate Volume  
(to use a volume setting that is different from the  
ringer volume setting).  
To activate Vibrate All:  
Press and hold the volume button down in standby  
mode until the screen displays “Vibrate All.”  
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.  
To deactivate Vibrate All:  
5. Press  
to store your new settings.  
Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a  
volume level.  
Alert Notification  
Silence All  
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.  
The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds  
without turning your phone off.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > Sounds >  
To activate Silence All:  
Alerts.  
Press and hold the volume button down in standby  
mode until the screen displays “Silence All.”  
2. Select Minute Beep, Service, Connect, Signal Fade/Call  
Drop, Power On, or Power Off and press  
.
3. Select On or Off and press  
.
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To deactivate Silence All:  
Changing the Keypad Time Length  
Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a  
volume level.  
Select how long the keypad remains backlit after any  
keypress is made.  
1. Select  
Keypad Light.  
and press  
> Settings > Display >  
Display Settings  
2. Select a time setting and press  
.
Changing the Backlight Time Length  
Select Slide open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds  
or Off.  
Select how long the display screen remains backlit  
after any keypress is made.  
Long keypad settings reduce the battery’s talk and  
standby times.  
Note  
1. Select  
Backlight.  
and press  
> Settings > Display >  
2. Select a time setting and press  
.
Changing the Display Screen Brightness  
Select Slide open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, or  
8 seconds.  
Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your  
surroundings.  
1. Select  
Brightness.  
and press  
> Settings > Display >  
Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and  
standby times.  
Note  
2. Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the  
screen contrast and press  
.
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Activating the PowerSave Mode  
Changing the Dialing Font  
1. Select  
and press  
PowerSave Mode.  
> Settings > Display >  
Adjust the font when entering text (for example, when  
using the notepad or when adding a Contacts entry).  
2. Select On or Off, and press  
.
1. Select  
and press  
Dialing Font Size.  
> Settings > Display >  
Changing the Phone’s Menu Orientation  
2. Select Large or Small.  
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.  
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.  
If the keypad is the currently active input source,  
the menu is displayed in portrait mode.  
1. Select  
and press  
Main Screen > Screen Saver.  
> Settings > Display >  
– or –  
1. To display the menu in landscape mode, rotate the  
(A list of available images will be displayed.)  
phone 90 degrees counter-clockwise.  
2. Select Preset Images, My Stuff, or My Albums and  
press  
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.  
.
3. Select an image and press  
image is displayed, use your navigation key to  
scroll through and view other available images.)  
to view it. (Once an  
4. Press Assign (left softkey) to assign an image.  
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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.  
.
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.  
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 163.)  
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.  
Note  
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.  
GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.  
To enable your phone’s Location feature:  
and press > Settings > More... >  
1. Select  
Location. (The Location disclaimer will be  
displayed.)  
.
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To hear a reminder alert for unread messages:  
1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >  
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.  
Message Reminder.  
2. Select Off, Once, or Every 2 min and press  
.
Deleting Old Messages  
1. Select  
Notification.  
and press  
> Settings > Messages >  
Delete messages you have read whenever you like, or  
have your phone delete them automatically for you.  
2. Select Message & Icon or Icon only and press  
.
To automatically delete read messages:  
To access the Messaging Settings menu, you can  
also press Menu > Messages > Settings.  
Tip  
1. Select  
Auto-Delete.  
and press  
> Settings > Messages >  
Setting Message Reminders  
2. Select Yes or No and press  
.
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.  
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To edit or delete a preset message:  
1. Select and press > Settings > Messages >  
Adding a Customized Signature  
Add a customized signature to each message you  
send.  
displayed.)  
1. Select  
Signature.  
and press  
> Settings > Messages >  
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  
2. Read the onscreen message, select On and press  
Mode” on page 39), and press  
.
– or –  
3. Enter a signature and press  
Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text  
in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)  
. (See “Entering  
Press Options (right softkey) > Delete to delete the  
message. (Select Delete All to delete all current  
messages.)  
Managing Preset Messages  
To add a new preset message:  
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.  
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  
To save new messages in the outbox:  
Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > Messages >  
Mode” on page 39), and press  
. (Your new  
Save in Outbox.  
message will be added to the beginning of the list.)  
2. Select Yes or No and press  
.
Other Text Message Settings  
To set the priority level:  
These settings allow you to configure the options  
associated with a text message sent from your phone.  
These options include:  
1. Select  
Priority.  
and press  
> Settings > Messages >  
2. Select Normal or Urgent and press  
.
Save in Outbox - allows you to save a copy of a sent  
message in your outbox.  
To activate a callback number:  
Priority - allows you to set a priority level of Normal or  
Urgent for text messages.  
1. Select  
and press  
Callback Number.  
> Settings > Messages >  
Callback Number - allows you to set the callback  
number for the recipient to view when receiving a  
text message.  
2. Select None, <current number>, or Other and  
press  
.
Draft Alert - allows you to set an alert when your  
message has been stored as a draft.  
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To set the draft alert:  
1. Select and press  
To enter the from name:  
1. Select and press  
> Settings > Messages >  
> Settings > Messages >  
Voice SMS Option > From Name.  
Draft Alert.  
2. Select On or Off and press  
.
2. Enter the desired name using either the keypad or  
keyboard and press  
softkey).  
or select Done (left  
VoiceSMS Options  
These settings allow you to configure the settings that  
are used when sending SMS Voice messages to  
others. These options include:  
Airplane Mode  
Speakerphone - allows you to turn the speakerphone  
on or off for recording SMS Voice messages.  
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.  
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  
Voice SMS Option > Speakerphone.  
> Settings > Messages >  
1. Select  
and press  
Airplane Mode.  
> Settings > More... >  
2. Select On or Off and press  
.
2. Read the disclaimer and press  
.
3. Select On, Off, or On PowerUp and press  
.
To access the VoiceSMS Options menu, you can  
VoiceSMS Opt..  
Tip  
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen  
will display “Phone off.”  
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When establishing your Sprint service, please call  
Sprint Customer Service via the state  
TTY Use With Sprint Service  
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first  
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.  
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  
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.  
message will be displayed.)  
2. Read the informational message and press  
.
3. Select TTY Full, TTY + Hear, TTY+ Talk, or TTY Off and  
press  
.
In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access  
icon.  
Note  
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  
911 Emergency Calling  
WARNING  
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.  
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.  
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Call Answer Mode  
Auto Answer Mode  
Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone:  
Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls  
when connected to an optional hands-free car kit.  
whether you want to be required to press  
press any number key.  
or to  
1. Select  
and press  
Call Setup > Auto Answer.  
> Settings > More... >  
1. Select  
and press  
Call Setup > Call Answer.  
> Settings > More... >  
2. Select a Car-Kit/Headset option and press  
.
2. Select an option and press  
.
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.  
Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered  
by pressing any key except  
(right softkey).  
or Ignore  
Talk Key to require  
to be pressed to answer all  
incoming calls.  
No to disable Auto-Answer.  
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3. Enter the first five- or six-digit prefix in the Abbrev.  
Dial field and then press  
Display Language  
.
You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen  
menus in English or in Spanish.  
above.  
1. Select  
Language.  
and press  
> Settings > Display >  
To make an Abbreviated Dial call, see “Using  
Abbreviated Dialing” on page 31.  
Tip  
2. Select English or Español and press  
Setting Abbreviated Dialing  
To activate the Contacts Match feature:  
.
This setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint 411.  
Note  
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  
Call Setup > Abbreviated Dial.  
> Settings > More... >  
2. Select On and press  
.
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Section 2D  
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  
Security.  
and press  
> Settings > More...>  
Lock Services (page 69)  
2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.  
Resetting Your Phone Settings (page 72)  
Resetting Your Phone (page 72)  
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.  
Tip  
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.  
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Changing the Lock Code  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More...>  
Security and enter your lock code.  
Locking Your Phone  
2. Select Change Lock Code.  
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.)  
3. Enter your new code and press Next (left softkey).  
4. Re-enter your new lock code and press Done  
(left softkey).  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Calling in Lock Mode  
Restrict and Lock > Lock my Phone.  
2. Enter your new code and press  
.
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.)  
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.)  
To call an emergency number, special number, or  
Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number  
Unlocking Your Phone  
and press  
.
1. Press  
to display the User Lock screen.  
2. Press Unlock (right softkey) and enter your lock  
code.  
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Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls  
Lock Services  
1. Select  
and press  
Restrict and Lock.  
> Settings > More... >  
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.  
2. Select Voice and press  
3. Enter your user lock code.  
4. Select Restrict and press  
.
.
Locking Voice Services  
5. Select Outgoing Call and press  
6. Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special # only and  
press  
.
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
.
Restrict and Lock.  
2. Select Voice and press  
.
Restricting Incoming Voice Calls:  
3. Enter your user lock code.  
1. Select  
and press  
Restrict and Lock.  
> Settings > More... >  
4. Select Lock and press  
.
2. Select Voice and press  
3. Enter your user lock code.  
4. Select Restrict and press  
.
5. Select Lock 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  
Using Special Numbers  
Locking your Contacts list prevents any alterations in its  
contents. No entry can be deleted or altered without  
first disabling this feature.  
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.  
1. Select  
and press  
Restrict and Lock.  
> Settings > More... >  
You can save up to 10 special numbers in addition to  
your Contacts entries (the same number may be in  
both directories).  
2. Select Voice and press  
3. Enter your user lock code.  
4. Select Restrict and press  
.
.
To add or replace a special number:  
5. Select Lock Contacts and press  
.
1. Select  
and press  
Security and enter your lock code.  
> Settings > More...>  
6. Select an option and press  
.
2. Select Special #.  
On to lock your phone book.  
Off to unlock your phone book.  
3. Select a location (1 - 3) for your entry and  
press  
.
4. Enter the number and press  
.
There are no speed dial options associated with  
special numbers.  
Note  
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Erase Pic/Video to erase all pictures or videos  
stored on your phone.  
Erasing Phone Content  
Erase Messages to erase all stored messages.  
Use the Security menu to quickly erase all the content  
you have created or stored in your phone.  
Reset Picture Account to reset any previously  
configured picture account settings.  
1. Select  
and press  
Security and enter your lock code.  
> Settings > More... >  
Reset Shortcuts to reset the list of previously  
created shortcuts from the carousel.  
2. Select Erase/Reset.  
Default Settings to reset the phone to its default  
settings, but keep any current data on the phone.  
3. Select an option and press  
.
Reset Phone to reset the phone to its factory  
settings and erase all data.  
Erase Web Cookies to erase all web tracking  
cookies.  
Erase Web History to erase the history of your  
recently visited web sites.  
4. Select Yes to confirm the deletion and press  
.
Erase Web Cache to erase any temporarily  
downloaded web files.  
Erase Contacts to erase the contents of your  
Contacts list.  
Erase My Stuff to erase all the content you have  
downloaded to your phone.  
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Resetting Your Picture Account  
Resetting Your Phone  
Resetting your picture account settings clears the  
account settings and you will need to register your  
picture account again before you can use it.  
Resetting the phone restores all the factory settings,  
including the ringer types and display settings.  
Resetting your phone deletes all files that you  
have previously downloaded.  
WARNING  
1. Select  
and press  
Security and enter your lock code.  
> Settings > More... >  
1. Select  
and press  
Security and enter your lock code.  
> Settings > More... >  
2. Select Erase/Reset > Reset Picture Account.  
3. Read the disclaimer, select Yes, and press  
.
2. Select Erase/Reset > Reset Phone.  
3. Read the disclaimer, press OK (left softkey), select  
Resetting Your Phone Settings  
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,  
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.  
and press  
.
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Security and enter your lock code.  
2. Select Erase/Reset > Default Settings.  
.
4. Select Yes again and press  
to confirm.  
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To enable data services:  
1. Select and press  
Security Features for Data Services  
> Settings > More... >  
Data > On/Off. (A message is displayed.)  
Enabling and Disabling Data Services  
2. Select Connect > Yes and press  
service and connect to the network.  
to enable data  
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  
Data > On/Off. (A message is displayed.)  
> Settings > More... >  
2. Select Next (left softkey) > Disable Vision and press  
to confirm that you want to sign out and  
deactivate data.  
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Section 2E  
Understanding Roaming  
Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display  
Screen  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode (page 75)  
Using Call Guard (page 76)  
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  
(
).  
Using Data Roam Guard (page 77)  
Remember, when you are using your phone off the  
Sprint National Network, always dial numbers using  
11 digits (1 + area code + number).  
Tip  
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.  
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1. Dial 1 + area code + your phone number.  
Roaming on Other Digital Networks  
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting,  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Note  
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.  
Checking for Voicemail Messages While  
Roaming  
Choose from two different settings on your dual-band  
phone to control your roaming experience.  
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. Select  
and press  
Roaming > Set Mode.  
> Settings > More... >  
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2. Select an option and press  
.
Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone.  
Note  
Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National  
Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the  
phone searches for an alternate system.  
Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available  
when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.  
Sprint Only to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS  
Network only and prevent roaming on other  
networks.  
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  
.
Using Call Guard  
2. Press  
to confirm the Roaming rate  
notification and complete the call.  
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 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).  
To turn Call Guard on or off:  
If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take  
extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.  
Note  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Roaming > Call Guard.  
2. Highlight On or Off and press  
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To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:  
Using Data Roam Guard  
When a pop-up notification appears informing you  
that data roam charges may apply, press Roam (left  
softkey) to connect.  
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.  
Data Roam Guard is turned off by default on your  
phone.  
Note  
To set your Data Roam Guard notification:  
1. Select  
and press  
Roaming > Data Roaming.  
> Settings > More... >  
2. Select an option and press  
.
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.  
Never Ask turns your phone’s Data Roam Guard  
feature off. You will not be notified of your roaming  
status when accessing data services.  
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Section 2F  
Viewing History  
History is a list of the last 60 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.  
History  
History Options (page 79)  
Making a Call From History (page 79)  
Saving a Phone Number From History (page 80)  
Erasing History (page 80)  
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  
History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and  
missed calls. This section guides you through accessing  
1. Select  
and press  
> History, highlight an  
entry, and press  
.
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.  
Note  
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  
Making a Call From History  
Select a History entry from the Recent History screen  
1. Select  
and press  
> History, highlight an  
and press  
to display the date and time of the call,  
entry and press  
.
the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name  
(if the number is already in your Contacts).  
2. Select an entry and press  
.
Press Options (right softkey) from the Recent History  
screen to display the following options:  
You cannot make calls from History to entries  
identified as Blocked ID, Unknown or Restricted.  
Note  
Tip  
New Group to save the current history entry to a new  
group.  
Press  
from the main screen to also bring up the  
Recent History screen where you can then select an  
Save to save the number if it is not already in your  
Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From  
History” on page 80.)  
entry.  
Contact Details to display the Contact entries’ details.  
Delete to delete the entry.  
Delete All to delete all History entries.  
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.  
Tip  
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6. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry to  
Saving a Phone Number From  
History  
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts  
entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on  
page 85.)  
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.  
You cannot save phone numbers already in your  
Contacts or from calls identified as Blocked ID or  
Restricted.  
Note  
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.  
To erase individual History entries, see “History  
Options” on page 79.  
3. Select a label (such as Mobile, Home, Work, Pager,  
To erase a specific History entry:  
Fax, or Others) and press  
.
1. Select  
and press  
> History, highlight an  
4. Use either the keypad or keyboard to type in the  
entry and press Options (right softkey) > Delete.  
new entry name and press  
.
2. If you are certain you want to erase the entry,  
select Delete (left softkey).  
– or –  
Select an existing Contacts entry and press  
.
– or –  
5. Make any other selection or entries for this new  
Contact.  
Select Cancel (right softkey) to return to the  
previous menu.  
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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  
For quick access to favorite contacts, add them to  
your main screen carousel. See “Navigating the Main  
Screen” on page 44 for details.  
Tip  
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.  
Press Contacts (right softkey) from the main screen  
to access the Contacts page.  
Note  
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 88)  
Dialing Sprint Services (page 89)  
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.)  
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  
phone’s Contacts list.  
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4. Enter the phone number for the entry and  
press  
Adding a New Group  
.
5. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work,  
Groups allow you to communicate simultaneously by  
sending out a broadcast text message to every  
member of a current group.  
Pager, Fax, or Others) and press  
6. Press Done (left softkey).  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts > Add New.  
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts  
entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on  
page 85.)  
2. Select New Group to create a new Group category.  
3. Read the onscreen information and press Start  
(left softkey).  
ICE – In Case of Emergency  
Tip  
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.  
4. Add multiple entries (two or more) to your new  
group by highlighting a name from the list and  
pressing  
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.  
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4. To dial the entry’s default phone number,  
Finding Contacts Entries  
press  
.
– or –  
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.  
To dial another number, press the navigation key  
(
) up or down and press  
.
From standby mode, press CONTACTS  
(right softkey) to display your Contacts.  
Shortcut  
Finding Contacts by Name  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts.  
Finding Speed Dial Numbers  
– or –  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts.  
Press Contacts (right softkey).  
2. Press Options (right softkey) > Settings > Speed  
2. Scroll through all the entries.  
Numbers.  
– or –  
3. Scroll through speed dial entries. Speed dial  
numbers are displayed in numeric order.  
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.)  
– or –  
Enter the number of a speed dial location using  
your keypad.  
3. To display the details for an entry, select it and  
press  
.
Speed Dial location 1 is reserved for voicemail  
access.  
Note  
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4. To display the details of an entry, highlight it and  
press  
Contacts Entry Options  
.
5. To dial the entry’s default phone number,  
To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the  
entry and press Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact.  
press  
.
– or –  
Select an option and press  
.
<Contact Image> to edit the image associated with the  
contact entry.  
To display additional Contacts entries, press the  
navigation key left or right.  
<Contact Name> to edit the contact entry name.  
Finding Group Entries  
(See “Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number” on  
page 86.)  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts and scroll  
through the group titles.  
2. To display entries belonging to a group, select the  
group and press  
<Add Number> to add a phone number to the entry.  
(See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”  
on page 86.)  
.
3. To dial the entry’s default phone number, select the  
<E-mail> to add an email address to the entry.  
entry and press  
.
<IM> to add an Instant Messenger address to the  
entry.  
– or –  
To display additional Contacts entries, press the  
navigation key left or right.  
<URL> to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.  
<Memo> to add a note, street address, or other  
information.  
<Ring> to assign a preprogrammed or downloaded  
ringer.  
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Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone  
Number  
You can view the next entry by pressing the  
navigation key down or view the previous entry by  
pressing the navigation key up.  
Tip  
1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See page 84.)  
2. Select Options (right softkey)> Edit Contact and  
select an existing number.  
3. Press  
and hold  
to clear one digit at a time, or press  
to erase the entire number.  
1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts  
Entries” on page 84.)  
4. Re-enter or edit any number and press Done  
(left softkey) to save the information.  
2. Select Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact >  
<Add Number>.  
Deleting a Contact  
3. Enter the new phone number and press  
4. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work,  
Pager, Fax or Others) and press  
.
1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See page 84.)  
2. Select Options (right softkey)> Delete Contact.  
3. Select Delete (left softkey) to confirm the deletion.  
.
5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new number.  
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number:  
1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts  
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.)  
Entries” on page 84.)  
2. Highlight the desired number and press Options  
(right softkey) > Settings > Speed Numbers.  
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.  
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.  
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.)  
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.  
Note  
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.  
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4. Select a ringer menu, such as Default Ringer,  
Download Ringer, Other Ringer, My Videos or No Ringer.  
Editing a Contacts Entry  
5. Scroll through available ringers. (When you  
1. Highlight a Contacts entry.  
highlight a ringer type, a sample ringer will sound.)  
2. Press Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact to display  
the Edit Entry menu.  
6. Select a ringer and press  
.
7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new ringer  
type.  
3. Select the information field you wish to edit (Name,  
Ringer, etc.) and press  
.
4. Add or edit the information and press  
.
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.  
Tip  
5. Press Done (left softkey) to save your changes.  
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.  
display the Name Ringer menu.  
to  
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Dialing Sprint Services  
Wireless Backup  
Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact  
numbers for various Sprint services.  
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 dial a service from your Contacts:  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts.  
To use the wireless backup service, you are required  
to activate the service from your phone.  
Tip  
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 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.  
To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad:  
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.)  
1. Dial the appropriate service number:  
Account Info. –  
Customer Service –  
Sprint 411 –  
Sprint Operator –  
2. Press  
to place the call.  
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To deactivate the wireless backup service:  
and press > Settings > More... >  
Activating and Deactivating Wireless Backup  
1. Select  
To activate the wireless backup service:  
Wireless Backup > Unsubscribe. (A message is  
displayed.)  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Wireless Backup > Subscribe. (You are prompted to  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to unsubscribe  
from the wireless backup service.  
confirm your license status.)  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to purchase the  
license.  
You can unsubscribe from the wireless backup  
service only through the Sprint Web site.  
Note  
3. Please wait while registering the license. (You will  
see a confirmation screen if it has been registered.)  
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.  
Note  
Tip  
Each time you edit Contacts on your phone, they are  
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Section 2H  
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  
Scheduler.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
Using the World Time (page 98)  
Updating Phone Software (page 98)  
Updating the PRL (page 98)  
2. Select the day to which you would like to add an  
event and press Options (right softkey) > Add New.  
Tip  
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.)  
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.  
4. Select a category for the event by highlighting the  
category field:  
Select Appointment, Personal, Business, Birthday, or  
Vacation.  
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5. Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting  
the alarm field:  
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:  
Select No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before,  
or 1 Hr before.  
6. Select a recurrence cycle for the event:  
Select Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly.  
By playing the assigned ringer type.  
By illuminating the backlight.  
7. Highlight the ringer field and press  
Select a ringer category and then a ringer and  
press  
.
By flashing the LED on the front of the outer LCD.  
.
To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press  
.
8. Select a Start and End time for the event by  
To view an additional option, press the appropriate  
softkey:  
highlighting the time field and pressing  
.
Using your keypad or navigation key, set the start  
and end times for the event and press  
Snooze (left softkey) silences the alarm and  
schedules it to replay again in 9 minutes.  
.
Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM  
(right softkey).  
Viewing Events  
9. Select a single optional contact for the event by  
1. Select  
Scheduler.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
highlighting go to Contacts and pressing  
.
Select a contact from the list and press  
check the box. Press Done (left softkey).  
to  
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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Erasing a Day’s Events  
In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled  
are highlighted in blue.  
Tip  
1. Select  
Scheduler.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
3. To display an event’s details, highlight it and  
press  
2. Select the day for which you would like to erase  
and press  
.
.
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu  
In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled  
are highlighted in blue.  
Tip  
Select  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
Today.  
3. Press Options (right softkey) > Delete All. (An alert will  
be displayed notifying you that you are about to  
erase all events.)  
Editing an Event  
1. Select  
Scheduler.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
4. Select Yes or No and press  
.
2. Select the day containing the previously created  
event and press . (Days containing an event are  
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.  
Note  
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.  
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Erasing a Single Event  
Task List  
1. Select  
Scheduler.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
This option allows you to manage daily tasks that  
include dates, times, and priority levels.  
2. Select the day for which you would like to erase  
the single event and press  
1. Select  
List.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar > Task  
.
In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled  
are highlighted in blue.  
Tip  
If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is  
automatically displayed.  
Note  
3. Highlight the event from the list and press Options  
(right softkey) > Delete.  
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 Yes or No and press  
.
4. Select a priority level by highlighting the Priority  
field.  
Press the navigation key left or right to select Low  
or High.  
5. Select a due time by highlighting the Due Time field.  
Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the  
alarm time.  
Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM  
(right softkey).  
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6. Select a due date by highlighting the Due Date field.  
4. Select a time by highlighting the Time field.  
Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the  
date.  
Using your keypad and/or navigation key, enter  
the time of the countdown.  
Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM  
(right softkey).  
7. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit.  
5. Select a date by highlighting the Date field.  
Countdown  
Using the keypad, enter the date of the  
countdown.  
This option allows you to enter a timer that counts  
down to an event based on a date and time specified.  
6. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit.  
1. Select  
Countdown.  
and press  
> Tools > Calendar >  
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock  
If there are no countdowns saved, the New  
Countdown screen is automatically displayed.  
Note  
Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has  
multiple alarm capabilities.  
2. Press Add New (left softkey).  
1. Select  
2. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3 and  
press  
and press  
> Tools > Alarm.  
3. Enter the countdown name using either the  
keypad or keyboard.  
.
3. Turn the alarm on or off by selecting the activation  
field.  
Select On or Off.  
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4. Select a time for the alarm by selecting the Time  
field.  
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad  
Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the  
alarm time.  
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.  
Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM  
(right softkey).  
5. Select a ringer type for the alarm by selecting the  
To compose a note:  
Ringer Type field and pressing  
.
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Memo Pad.  
6. Select a repeating status for the alarm by selecting  
the Repeat field.  
If there are no memos saved, (None) appears on the  
screen.  
Note  
Highlight Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun.  
7. Select a snooze interval for the alarm by selecting  
2. Press Add New (left softkey).  
the Snooze Interval field.  
keyboard.  
Highlight Off, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or  
20 minutes.  
4. Press  
or Done (left softkey). (See “Entering Text  
8. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit.  
in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in  
Landscape Mode” on page 39.)  
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To read a saved note:  
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  
To edit a note:  
.
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Memo Pad.  
2. Select a note and press Options (right softkey) >  
Delete.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Memo Pad.  
3. Select Yes or No and press  
.
2. Select a note and press  
.
3. Press Edit (left softkey).  
Using the Calculator  
4. Press  
to erase a single character. Press and  
to erase an entire word.  
hold  
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.  
1. Select and press > Tools > Calculator.  
2. Enter numbers using your keypad.  
keyboard.  
6. Press  
or Done (left softkey). (See “Entering  
Press  
to enter decimal points.  
Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text  
in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)  
Press  
to change the sign from positive to  
negative.  
To delete all saved notes:  
Press Clear (right softkey) to clear all numbers.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Memo Pad.  
3. Press  
for the total.  
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.)  
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Using the World Time  
Updating the PRL  
To view the time in over 24 different locations:  
This option allows you to download and update the  
PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > World Time.  
1. Select  
Update PRL.  
and press  
> Tools > Update Phone >  
2. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll  
through different cities and time zones.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
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  
Update Firmware.  
> Tools > Update Phone >  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
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Section 2I  
Using Automatic Speech  
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.  
Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 99)  
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.  
Making a Call Using Automatic Speech  
Recognition  
1. Press and hold  
.
The Voice Service feature can be used to dial  
previously stored phone numbers (since the  
application recognizes these saved names).  
Note  
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.  
Record voice dial tags in a quiet environment and  
without the aid of an accessory (for example, a  
headset or hands-free car kit).  
Tip  
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Tips for Using Voice Dial  
Voice Dial works best in quieter environments.  
ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently  
misrecognizing your speech. You can always restore  
the system to its original factory setting.  
Note  
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.  
Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences  
to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process  
takes about three minutes.  
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.  
Tips for Adapting Digit Dial  
Adapt digits in a quiet place.  
Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to  
speak.  
Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.  
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.  
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.  
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To adapt Digit Dial to your voice:  
1. Select and press  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for an additional nine sets of  
digits.  
> Tools > Voice Service.  
7. When you are finished with a full session, you will  
reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.”  
2. Press Settings (right softkey) > Adaptation > Adapt  
Voice.  
3. Press Start (left softkey) to begin the process. (The  
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  
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.  
Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation  
If the recording is acceptable (no mistakes and no  
background noises), say “Yes” or press the left  
softkey.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Voice Service.  
2. Press Settings (right softkey) > Adaptation >  
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.)  
Reset Voice.  
Reset Voice is available only after the phone has  
undergone an adaptation session.  
Note  
3. Press Yes (left softkey).  
5. After confirming that the recording is acceptable,  
repeat the recording process with the next set of  
digits.  
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Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial  
Choice Lists  
Calling Contacts Entries  
1. Press and hold  
.
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.  
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.  
To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial:  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Voice Service.  
2. Select Settings > Confirmation and press  
.
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.  
3. Press the navigation key up or down to select  
Automatic, Always Confirm, or Never Confirm and press  
.
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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3. Use either the keypad or keyboard to enter text and  
press Next (left softkey).  
Send a Text Message  
Use automatic speech recognition to launch text  
messaging on your phone and specify a recipient for  
the message.  
4. Press Send (left softkey) to complete the process.  
Send a Picture Mail Message  
1. Press and hold  
.
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.  
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.”  
To send a Picture Mail message using ASR:  
1. Press and hold  
.
If you do not specify the number type and there are  
multiple numbers for the name, your phone chooses  
the mobile number by default.  
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.”  
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 the navigation key to select a Picture Mail  
image location:  
Choose from either: In Phone, Memory Card, Online  
Albums, Take New Picture, Take New Video, or Test Only  
When you start a text message through voice  
activation, the message opens in Voice Mode  
automatically.  
Note  
and press  
.
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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.)  
9. Press Send (left softkey). For more information, see  
“Sending Sprint Picture Mail” on page 127.  
Look Up a Contacts Entry  
5. Press Next (left softkey).  
Look up and display contact information for any person  
stored in your Contacts list by saying “Contacts,”  
followed by the name.  
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.  
1. Press and hold  
.
7. To include a text message, scroll to the Text field  
2. Say “Lookup John Smith.” The entry information for  
the specified contact is then displayed.  
and press  
your keypad or keyboard (or press Options [right  
softkey] to select from Preset Msg or Recent Msg)  
If you say only “Lookup” your phone prompts you with  
“Say the name.”  
and press  
. (See “Entering Text in Portrait  
Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape  
Mode” on page 39.)  
Launch an Application  
Open an application or access a menu by saying “Go  
To” followed by the name of the application or menu.  
8. To include an audio message with the picture,  
highlight the box next to Audio and press  
.
To see a list of possible choices:  
Press Record (left softkey) or press  
to start  
recording. (Maximum recording time is 10  
seconds.)  
1. Press and hold  
.
Press Done (left softkey) to end the recording and  
return to the Picture Mail message.  
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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.  
To record a conversation during a phone call:  
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.)  
Only incoming audio is recorded when Voice Memo  
is selected during a call.  
Note  
Managing Voice Memos  
To end the recording of your conversation:  
Use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief  
memos to remind you of important events, phone  
numbers, or grocery list items.  
To pause the recording, press Pause (let softkey). To  
resume the recording, press Resume (left softkey).  
– or –  
Recording Voice Memos  
To finish recording, press Finish (right softkey).  
To record a voice memo from the main menu:  
A total of 10 one-minute memos can be recorded  
and saved.  
Note  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Voice Memo >  
Record.  
2. Begin recording after the prompt.  
To end the recording of your memo:  
Press  
,
, or Finish (right softkey).  
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Playing Voice Memos  
Deleting Voice Memos  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Voice Memo.  
To delete an individual memo:  
2. Select Review and press  
. (The phone displays  
a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.)  
1. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Voice Memo.  
2. Select Review and press  
.
3. Highlight the desired memo and press  
.
3. Highlight the desired memo to erase and press  
Options (right softkey) > Delete.  
– or –  
Press the number corresponding to the memo you  
want to review.  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
To delete all voice memos:  
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  
1. Select  
and press  
Review > Options > Delete All.  
> Tools > Voice Memo >  
2. Select Yes and press  
.
The Delete All option only appears when there are  
two or more voice memos stored on the phone.  
Note  
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5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the memo with the  
new caption text.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Note:  
To edit a voice memo caption:  
1. Select and press  
2. Select Review and press  
> Tools > Voice Memo.  
. (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.  
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Section 2J  
Using Your Phone’s microSD Card  
Using the microSD Card  
microSD Settings (page 111)  
Your phone is equipped with a pre-installed 512MB  
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.  
microSD Folders (page 111)  
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.  
Memory cards with over 16GB of storage capacity  
have not been tested on this device.  
Note  
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3. Locate the microSD card slot on the right side of  
Removing the microSD Card  
the phone.  
1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back of  
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).  
the phone).  
2. Press the Cover Release Latch (1) and then  
carefully lift the battery cover away from the  
phone (2).  
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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microSD Icon Indicators  
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 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.  
Replacing the microSD Card  
1. Repeat steps 1 - 3 from “Removing the microSD  
Card” on page 109.  
DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being  
accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or  
damage of data.  
Note  
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.  
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.  
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.  
The microSD card and its adapter can be easily  
damaged by improper operation. Please be careful  
when inserting, removing, or handling them.  
Note  
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microSD Settings  
microSD Folders  
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card  
Displaying Your microSD Folders  
Select  
and press  
> Tools > Mass Storage >  
All the files stored in your microSD are accessible  
through your microSD card folders.  
Memory Info. > Card. (The used and available  
memory space will be displayed.)  
1. Select  
and press  
File Manager > Memory Card.  
> Tools > Mass Storage >  
Formatting the microSD Card  
2. Select a folder and press  
.
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all  
files stored on the card.  
3. To view or play a file, select it and press  
appropriate softkey.  
or the  
1. Select  
and press  
Format Memory Card.  
> Tools > Mass Storage >  
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.  
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.  
Note  
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Creating Folders in the microSD Card  
Connecting Your Phone to Your  
The following steps allow your phone to create folders Computer  
for storing files in your microSD card using only the File  
Manager.  
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. Select  
and press  
> Tools > Mass Storage >  
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.)  
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.  
Note  
4. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new folder onto  
the 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.  
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4. Turn on the phone.  
During this connection via the USB port, you will be  
unable to use your phone to make or receive calls.  
Note  
5. With the microSD inserted, select  
and  
press  
.
To remove the connection:  
Charge Indicator  
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  
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.)  
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.)  
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To view the file structure on the phone or memory card:  
1. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage >  
Sort – to sort the way the current entries are  
listed.  
Copy – to copy a file to a different storage  
location.  
File Manager.  
2. Select Phone or Memory Card.  
Move – to move a file to a different storage  
location.  
3. Highlight a folder or file and then select it by  
pressing  
.
Find – to search for a file within the current  
folder location.  
Highlight a folder and press  
to reveal any  
subfolders or files.  
Important Connection Information  
To go up a level from your current folder location,  
select the grey arrow and press  
.
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  
Highlight a music or picture file and press  
to  
launch the file in its associated application.  
Highlight a folder or file and press Options (right  
softkey) to select from these options:  
To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB  
cable, the microSD card, or the battery while files are  
being accessed or transferred.  
Send – to send the currently selected file via  
either Email or Bluetooth.  
Delete – to delete a folder or file.  
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.  
Rename – to rename a folder or file.  
Create Folder – to create a new subfolder within  
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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.  
While you are connected to the computer, your  
phone’s screen will display “Phone Off.” You cannot  
make or receive calls.  
If you connect a mass storage device to a peripheral  
device, your device may not work properly.  
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Section 2K  
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.)  
Storing Pictures (page 124)  
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge (page 134)  
Order Prints (page 135)  
To activate camera mode, you can also press  
and hold the camera button. (See illustration  
on page 8.)  
Shortcut  
Settings and Info (page 135)  
2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a  
viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.  
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.  
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4. Once you’ve taken your picture, press Options (right  
softkey) for more options:  
Zoom  
Image Saved  
Send Pic/Video to send the picture to up to 10  
contacts at one time. (See page 127 for details.)  
0
1
Camera Mode to return to the camera to take  
additional pictures.  
Function  
picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may  
be prompted to accept a data connection.  
Display  
Image  
Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen  
Saver, or Incoming/Outgoing Calls.  
  
Erase to delete the picture you just took.  
Order Prints to upload your image to a third party  
service that will then provide hard copy prints.  
Camera  
Options  
Capture  
Post to Service to upload your image to a third party  
online service.  
Capture  
Options  
Review Album to go to the My Albums folder where  
you can review your saved pictures.  
3. Press Capture (left softkey),  
, or the camera  
button until the shutter sounds. (The picture will  
automatically be saved in your selected storage  
area.)  
To return to camera mode to take another picture,  
press the camera button.  
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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.)  
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.  
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.  
Write down your Sprint Picture Mail password and  
keep it in a secure place.  
Tip  
1. Select  
and press  
> Photos > My Albums >  
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.  
Online Albums. (You will be prompted to register  
your Sprint Picture Mail account.)  
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.  
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Controls.. to select an option from Brightness, White  
Balance, Night Shot, or Metering.  
Camera Mode Options  
When the phone is in camera mode, press Options  
(right softkey) to display additional camera options:  
Brightness to adjust the image brightness level.  
Press the navigation key up (increase) or down  
(decrease) to select a setting.  
Selftimer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting  
(The default setting is 0.)  
Multi Shot to select an option from the following:  
White Balance to adjust white balance based on  
changing conditions (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten,  
Fluorescent, or Manual). (The default setting is Auto.)  
Series Shot to take multiple shots. (See “Taking  
Multiple Shots” on page 120.)  
Night Shot to activate low light image capture.  
Enabling this feature allows you to take better  
quality photos in low light conditions.  
Divided Shot to take up to 16 images that are then  
combined into a single picture.  
Fun Tools.. to select an option from the following:  
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).  
Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame  
to decorate your picture.  
(The default setting is None.)  
Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones  
for the picture. (The default setting is None.)  
Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound,  
Status Bar or Storage. (See page 122 for details.)  
Launch to review pictures or launch the camcorder.  
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Setting the Self-Timer  
Taking Multiple Shots  
1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >  
Selftimer.  
This feature allows you to take a series of shots in a  
continuous sequence.  
2. Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to  
To shoot a series of individual pictures:  
use (5 Sec or 10 Sec) and press  
.
1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >  
Multi Shot > Series Shot.  
(The default setting is Off.)  
3. Press  
when you are ready to start the timer.  
2. Select one of the following options and press  
off to deactivate the multiple shots option.  
3 to take a series of three pictures.  
:
(The timer is displayed on the upper-right portion  
of the display screen during the self-timer  
countdown.)  
5 to take a series of five pictures (displayed only  
when the resolution setting is Low or Medium).  
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.)  
10 to take a series of ten pictures (displayed only  
when the resolution setting is Low).  
3. Press Capture (left softkey),  
button to take the pictures.  
, or the camera  
To cancel the self-timer after it has started:  
Press  
.
While the self-timer is active, all keys are disabled  
except Back.  
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To shoot a series of combined pictures:  
Using the Zoom  
1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >  
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.  
Multi Shot > Divided Shot.  
2. Select one of the following options and press  
:
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.  
off to deactivate the multiple shots option.  
4 to take a series of four pictures that are then  
combined into one image.  
9 to take a series of nine pictures that are then  
combined into one image.  
Zooming will not function is the resolution is set to  
2M.  
Note  
16 to take a series of 16 pictures that are then  
combined into one image.  
2. Press Capture (left softkey),  
, or the camera  
3. Press Capture (left softkey),  
, or the camera  
button to take the picture. (The picture will  
automatically be saved in your selected storage  
area.)  
button to take the pictures. (The Multiple Shots  
folder will display up to nine thumbnail pictures per  
screen.)  
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Selecting Camera Settings  
Recording Videos  
1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) >  
Settings...  
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.  
2. Select an option and press  
Resolution to select a picture’s file size (2M, 1.3M,  
:
1. Select  
and press  
> Photos > Camcorder.  
High, Med, or Low).  
2. Select Video Mail or Long Video and press  
.
Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine,  
Normal, or Economy).  
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).  
Note  
Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Shutter 1-4  
or Off).  
Status Bar to turn the status bar On (Show) or Off  
(Hide) when in camera mode.  
3. Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder,  
aim the lens at your subject.  
Storage to select the destination for the image files  
(Phone or Card).  
4. Press Record (left softkey) or  
recording.  
to begin  
5. Press Done (left softkey),  
, or camera button to  
stop recording. (The video will automatically be  
saved to the default folder.)  
To return to camcorder mode to take another  
video, press  
.
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Fun Tools.. to select from the following options:  
6. Press Next (right softkey) and select an option:  
Color Tones to select a variety of color tones for the  
picture (None, Monochrome, Sepia, Green, Aqua, or  
Negative).  
Send Pic/Video to send the video. (See “Sending  
Sprint Picture Mail” on page 127.)  
Play to play the video.  
Controls.. to select from the following options:  
Upload to upload the video to online albums.  
White Balance to adjust white balance based on  
lighting conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy,  
Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual.  
Assign to assign the video as a video ringer or to  
voice calls.  
Erase to delete the video.  
Settings.. to select from the following options:  
Post to Service to upload your video to a third party  
online service.  
Quality to select between Fine, Normal, or Economy.  
Storage to select the destination for the video files  
(Phone or Memory Card).  
Camcorder to return to camcorder mode.  
Review Album to review all pictures and videos  
saved in the In Phone folder.  
Video Length to select the maximum allowed  
size for the recording. Choose from Video Mail or  
Video Mode Options  
Launch to select from the following options:  
When the phone is in camcorder mode, press Options  
(right softkey) to display additional camcorder options:  
In Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on  
page 124 for details.)  
Selftimer to activate the timer. (See “Setting the Self-  
Timer” on page 120.)  
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:  
Brightness Zoom  
Image Saved  
Phone (See “In Phone Folder” on page 124.)  
Memory Card (See “Memory Card” on page 126.)  
Online Albums (See “Online Albums” on page 126.)  
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In Phone Folder  
Settings  
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.  
Display  
Image  
To review your stored pictures and videos in the In Camera  
folder:  
Storage  
Location  
00/30s  
Options  
Capture  
Record  
1. Select  
In Phone.  
and press  
> Photos > My Albums >  
Camcorder  
2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through  
the pictures.  
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In Phone Folder Options  
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.  
Note  
When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press  
Options (right softkey) to display the following options:  
Play to play a selected video.  
Send to send an image or video to another user  
using Picture Mail or to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.  
Copy/Move to copy or move an image or video to an  
installed memory card.  
Web site (www.sprint.com/picturemail). (Depending on  
your settings, you may be prompted to accept a data  
connection.)  
Detail/Edit to attach a text caption or view the media  
information associated with the image.  
Album list to display the list of albums saved in your  
phone.  
See “Uploading Pictures” on page 130.  
Media Filter to display either All media types, Pictures  
Only, or Videos Only.  
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  
Camera/Camcorder Mode to switch to either the  
camera or camcorder mode.  
Post to Service to upload your file to a third-party online  
service.  
Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID,  
Screen Saver, or Incoming/Outgoing Calls.  
Erase to erase the image or selected images.  
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Memory Card  
Memory Card Options  
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  
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.  
In the case of Copy/Move option, images are moved  
from Memory Card to the Phone.  
Note  
(www.sprint.com/picturemail), delete images, and access  
additional picture options.  
Online Albums  
To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card folder:  
Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the  
preselected folder (In Phone or Memory Card).  
1. Select  
and press  
Memory Card.  
> Photos > My Albums >  
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.  
2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through  
the pictures.  
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 >  
Sending Pictures From the In Phone  
Folder or Memory Card  
Online Albums.  
1. Select  
and press  
In Phone or Memory Card.  
> Photos > My Albums >  
2. Use your navigation key to scroll through and view  
the pictures.  
2. Select a picture to send and press  
. (The check  
Online Albums Options  
box in the upper left corner will be marked. You  
can select multiple pictures and videos.)  
When you are viewing the Online Albums folder, press  
Options (right softkey) to display Online Albums options.  
3. Press Options (right softkey) > Send > To Contacts >  
Go to Contacts to choose from a current Contacts  
entry.  
These options are the same as the “In Phone Folder  
Options” on page 125.  
You can also choose to upload the currently  
Sending Sprint Picture Mail  
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.)  
Note  
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.  
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4. To enter additional recipients press Multiple  
(left softkey) to continue selecting additional  
entries.  
8. Confirm the recipients, message, audio message,  
and picture.  
To change a recipient, select the recipient, press  
the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions  
in step 5 to select or edit the recipient.  
Press New Addr (right softkey) to manually enter  
either a wireless phone number or email address  
and press Continue (left softkey).  
To change the text message, scroll to Text and  
press the appropriate 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.  
To change the voice memo, highlight Audio and  
press the appropriate softkey.  
To change the attached picture(s), select the  
current thumbnail picture and press Change  
(right softkey).  
6. If you wish to include a text message, scroll to Text:  
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.)  
Highlight the picture you wish to send and  
press  
.
9. Press Send (left softkey) to send the message.  
7. To include an audio message with the picture,  
highlight the box next to Audio and press  
.
Press Record (left softkey) or press  
to start  
recording. (Maximum recording time is 10  
seconds.)  
Press Done (left softkey) to end the recording and  
return to the Picture Mail message.  
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4. Highlight a picture or video you wish to send and  
press  
. (The check box on the upper left corner  
Sending Pictures From Messaging  
You can also send Sprint Picture Mail from your  
phone’s Messaging menu.  
5. Press Next (left softkey).  
1. Select  
, highlight Send Message >  
Mail to access the Messaging menu.  
> Picture  
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.  
– or –  
Select  
and press  
> Messages > Send  
Message > Picture Mail.  
Managing Sprint 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).  
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.  
– 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  
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  
Card, Online Albums, Take New Picture, Take New Video,  
or Text Only and press  
.
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bubbles and cartoon effects, and use other features to  
transform your pictures.  
To expand a selected picture from thumbnail to full-  
screen, press Expand (left softkey).  
Tip  
To access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site:  
2. Select a picture and press Options (right softkey) to  
display your online picture options.  
1. From your computer’s Internet connection, go to  
2. Enter your phone number and Sprint Picture Mail  
password to register. (See “Registering Your Sprint  
Picture Mail Account” on page 118.)  
Uploading Pictures  
1. Select  
and press  
> Photos > My Albums >  
In Phone or Memory Card. (Thumbnail pictures will be  
Managing Online Pictures From Your  
Phone  
displayed.)  
2. Select the picture(s) you wish to upload by  
highlighting the image and pressing  
.
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.)  
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.  
To view your online pictures from your phone:  
1. Select  
and press  
> Photos > My Albums >  
Online Albums. (Depending on your settings you  
(The My Uploads folder and your albums are  
displayed.)  
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Downloading Your Online Pictures  
Sending Online Sprint Picture Mail  
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.  
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.)  
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. Click Continue and select Address Book.  
3. Select a recipient or recipients from your Online  
Address Book.  
2. Highlight Assign and press  
.
4. When you have finished selecting recipients select  
3. Select one of the following options and press  
Picture ID to download and assign the selected  
.
Send Picture Mail.  
To create an album online:  
picture as a Picture ID.  
Screen Saver to download and assign the selected  
picture as a screen saver/wallpaper.  
1. Click on the Media tab to display all of your  
currently uploaded images and videos.  
Incoming/Outgoing Calls to download a picture and  
assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID.  
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:  
5. Click Share album to send your Sprint Picture Mail  
album to the designated recipients.  
1. Navigate the Other Options section of the Media tab  
(located at the lower right of the page).  
Accessing Online Picture Options From  
Your Phone  
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.  
2. Select a picture from your online Picture Mail. (See  
“Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on  
page 130.)  
5. Select whether you would like to Copy or Move the  
selected images.  
3. Press Options (right softkey) to display options.  
6. Select either an existing Album or Create New Album  
and click OK.  
4. Select an option and press  
.
Copy/Move to copy or move pictures to a selected  
album:  
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.)  
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.  
2. Click Share Album.  
Move This to move the selected picture to the  
album.  
3. Select a recipient or recipients from your Online  
Move All to move all pictures in the current  
4. Enter an invitation message.  
album (or Inbox) to the target album.  
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Assign to assign the pictures to be used as a:  
4. Select an option and press  
.
Picture ID to be displayed when a particular  
Caller ID assignment is met for an incoming  
call.  
Send to send the album through the Sprint Picture  
Mail Web site.  
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:  
Screen Saver to be used by the screen saver  
application.  
Incoming/Outgoing Calls to be displayed during  
the notification of an incoming call.  
Rename Album to rename a selected album.  
Save to copy the selected picture to the Saved to  
Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on  
page 124.)  
Erase Album to delete an existing album.  
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.  
Erase to select Erase Selection or Erase All to erase a  
single picture or all pictures saved in the current  
album (or Inbox).  
Expand to expand the selected picture.  
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.  
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6. Highlight Copies and select the number of copies  
to print.  
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge  
7. Highlight Type to select a print type option:  
Standard prints the standard image.  
Index prints the index information.  
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.  
These options may vary and are dependent on the  
printer’s capabilities.  
Note  
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.)  
8. Press the navigation key down to select Paper Size:  
Default  
4x6  
2. Select  
and press  
> Photos > PictBridge.  
3. Insert the other end of the USB accessory cable  
into your phone.  
These sizes may vary and are dependent on the  
printer’s capabilities.  
Note  
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.  
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.  
5. Highlight the desired image and press Next (left  
softkey). (To select multiple images, press  
to  
12. Select Yes to confirm printing and press  
.
place a check mark next to each image selected.)  
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Order Prints  
Settings and Info  
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.  
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  
1. Select  
and press  
> Photos > Order Prints.  
Info.  
2. Select an onscreen option and press  
.
2. Select one of the following options and press  
.
Options include: Home Delivery or Retail Pickup.  
Auto Save to to choose between Phone and Memory  
Card as the default location to save pictures or  
videos.  
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
Status Bar to select whether the Status Bar is  
displayed onscreen when the camera/camcorder  
is active.  
Account Info to display your current PictureMail  
account settings via an online connection.  
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Section 2L  
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  
On/Off.  
and press  
> Settings > Bluetooth >  
Voice Routing (page 140)  
2. Select On and press  
to enable Bluetooth.  
To turn Bluetooth off:  
FTP Contents Folder (page 142)  
Sending Data via Bluetooth (page 142)  
1. Select  
On/Off.  
and press  
> Settings > Bluetooth >  
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.  
2. Select Off and press  
to disable Bluetooth.  
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To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:  
1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth.  
2. Set your Bluetooth options.  
Bluetooth Status Indicators  
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection  
status at a glance:  
Select Visibility > Always visible, Visible for 3 min, or  
Hidden to set your Bluetooth visibility.  
Bluetooth is hidden.  
Bluetooth is visible (active and enabled).  
Select My Device Name to rename your phone for  
Bluetooth.  
Bluetooth is visible and connected to a device  
or transferring data.  
Select My Device Info to display your phone’s  
Bluetooth profiles and address.  
Bluetooth is active and connected to a  
stereo Bluetooth Headset.  
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.  
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu  
Select Voice Routing Incoming to display your  
phone’s Bluetooth communication priority when  
an incoming call is detected (page 140).  
The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many  
of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service,  
including:  
Select Voice Routing Outgoing to display your  
phone’s Bluetooth communication priority when  
an outgoing call is made (page 140).  
Entering or changing the name your phone uses for  
Bluetooth communication  
Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for  
other Bluetooth devices  
Displaying your phone’s Bluetooth address  
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To access the Trusted Devices list:  
Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth >  
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.  
Trusted Devices or Pair with Hands Free.  
This displays your phone’s current list of external  
trusted Bluetooth devices.  
Bluetooth Profiles  
DUN: Dial-Up Network Profile – This profile functions as  
a wireless data cable, connecting a computer or PDA  
to a network through your phone.  
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.  
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).  
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.  
FTP: File Transfer Profile – This profile allows you to  
transfer files to or from other Bluetooth-enabled  
devices.  
BPP: Basic Printing Profile – This profile enables  
simplified printing from your phone to a Bluetooth-  
enabled printer.  
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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.  
Pairing Bluetooth Devices  
Paired Devices  
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  
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.  
functions may vary among Bluetooth accessories.)  
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.  
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.  
Note  
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To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:  
1. Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth >  
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.  
Add a New....  
2. Select a device category and press  
. (Your  
phone will display a list of discovered in-range  
Bluetooth devices.)  
To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth  
device:  
Select from: Headset/Car Kits, All, Phone, PC, or  
Printer.  
1. Select  
and press  
Add a New... > PC.  
> Tools > Bluetooth >  
3. Select a device and press  
softkey) to obtain more information about the  
device prior to pairing.  
. Select Info (right  
2. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter your passkey  
and press  
.
4. Enter the passkey and press  
.
Voice Routing  
5. Enter a unique Device Name and press Done (left  
softkey).  
By separating both the incoming and outgoing call  
routing features, you can now choose the call transfer  
behavior most appropriate for your current use.  
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.  
Note  
Configuring Incoming Voice Routing  
Similarly, you may choose to have the incoming call  
(and associated audio) routed according to which  
device answers the call, rather than having the audio  
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automatically routed to the headset when it is  
connected (paired).  
1. Select  
and press  
Voice Routing Outgoing.  
> Settings > Bluetooth >  
1. Select  
and press  
Voice Routing Incoming.  
> Settings > Bluetooth >  
2. Select an outgoing routing option and press  
Hands-Free allows you to initiate the outgoing call  
.
only from the paired Bluetooth device.  
2. Select an incoming routing option and press  
.
Phone allows you to initiate the outgoing call only  
from the phone.  
Hands-Free allows you to answer the incoming call  
only from the paired Bluetooth device if it is paired  
and active.  
Device Initiated allows you to initiate the outgoing  
call via either the phone or paired Bluetooth  
device. Whichever device initiates the outgoing  
call will have all associated audio directed to it.  
Phone allows you to answer the incoming call only  
from the phone, even if there is an actively paired  
hands-free Bluetooth device.  
Device Answered allows you to answer the  
incoming call via either the phone or paired  
Bluetooth device. Whichever device is used to  
receive the incoming call will have all associated  
audio routing made to it.  
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  
Configuring Outgoing Voice Routing  
.
In the case of an accessory or car kit, capable of  
initiating a call without direct access to the phone, you  
do not need to manually transfer the audio after  
initiating an outgoing call if you choose the Device  
Initiated option.  
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3. Place a checkmark next to the Contact entry you  
want to send by first selecting an entry and  
FTP Contents Folder  
pressing  
.
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.  
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.)  
To assign a folder for FTP transfers:  
If the device isn’t in the list, select Options  
(right softkey) > Search again.  
1. Select  
and press  
Exchange Folders.  
> Settings > Bluetooth >  
5. From the list of Found Devices, highlight the  
Bluetooth device and press Select (left softkey).  
2. Highlight the folder location (In Phone or Memory  
card) and press  
.
6. Select Yes (to confirm you want to send the  
contact) and press  
. (The recipient’s phone  
Sending Data via Bluetooth  
displays an onscreen message asking whether the  
person would like to receive and save your Contact  
entry to his or her list.)  
You can send data saved on your device to another  
Bluetooth device.  
7. The recipient must either accept and save the  
contact, or reject the incoming data.  
To send contacts information via Bluetooth:  
1. Select  
and press  
> Contacts.  
2. Highlight an entry and press Options (right softkey)  
> Send Contact.  
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To send pictures via Bluetooth:  
1. Select and press  
2. Select a picture by highlighting it and then  
> Photos > My Albums.  
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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Section 3  
Sprint Service  
 
Section 3A  
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.  
Caller ID (page 154)  
1. Press and hold  
.
2. Follow the system prompts to:  
Create your passcode.  
Call Waiting (page 155)  
Making a Three-Way Call (page 155)  
Call Forwarding (page 156)  
Record your name announcement.  
Record your greeting.  
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.  
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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To display your Missed Log:  
Voicemail Passcode  
Note  
Select  
and press  
> Missed Alerts.  
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.)  
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  
Note  
Voicemail Notification  
voicemail answers, press ( ) and enter your  
There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new  
message:  
*
passcode. You will be charged roaming rates when  
accessing voicemail while roaming off the Sprint  
National Network.  
By displaying a message on the screen.  
By sounding the assigned ringer type.  
By the LED blinking red.  
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.  
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:  
Press and hold  
.
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Using Another Phone to Access Messages  
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages  
1. Dial your wireless phone number.  
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.  
2. When your voicemail answers, press  
.
3. Enter your passcode.  
Using One-Touch Message Access  
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.  
Tip  
Press and hold  
voicemail box.)  
. (Your phone will dial your  
Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access  
Your Messages  
Select  
and press  
> Messages > Voicemail >  
Call Voicemail.  
– or –  
Select  
> Voicemail.  
You are charged for airtime minutes when you are  
accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone.  
Note  
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Voicemail Key Guide  
Using Expert Mode  
Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while  
listening to voicemail messages.  
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.  
Date/Time  
Replay  
Erase  
Send Reply  
Rewind  
Advance  
Forward  
Save  
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail. (If  
your voicemail box contains any new messages,  
press  
to access the main voicemail menu.)  
to change your Personal Options,  
2. Press  
following the system prompts.  
Return Call  
Help  
3. Press  
for Expert Mode.  
4. Press  
to turn Expert Mode on or off.  
Cancel  
Skip  
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  
Clear Envelope.  
> Messages > Voicemail >  
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Composing Text Messages  
Text Messaging (SMS)  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Send Message > Text Message.  
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.  
Select  
and press  
> Messages > Send  
Message > Text Message.  
2. Select an existing Contact (Go to Contacts).  
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).  
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.  
Creating messages can also be accessed from the  
Main Menu > Messages.  
Note  
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  
.
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3. Press Continue (left softkey) when you have finished  
entering recipients. (You may include up to 10  
recipients per message.)  
Accessing Text Messages  
To read a text message:  
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 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.)  
To reply to a text message:  
1. While the message is open, press Reply  
Use the Options (right softkey) to select a Text Mode  
(such as T9(English) or Emoticons).  
(left softkey).  
2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages  
To use a preset message, press Options (right  
softkey), select Add Preset Message, and then select  
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.)  
a message and press  
.
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.  
To use a preset message, press the right softkey,  
select Add Preset Message, highlight a message or  
emoticon, and press  
.
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To use a smiley or emoticon, press the right  
softkey, select Text Mode > Emoticons, press the  
number that corresponds to your selected icon  
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.)  
and press  
.
You may select additional messaging options by  
pressing Options [right softkey] to Set Callback # or  
Mark as Urgent.  
SMS Voice Messaging  
3. Press Send (left softkey) to deliver your message.  
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.  
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  
General > Preset Messages.  
> Messages > Settings >  
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.  
2. Press Options (right softkey) > Add New.  
– or –  
Select a message and press Options > Delete.  
– or –  
1. When you turn on your phone, you will be  
prompted to register your phone to receive SMS  
Voice messages.  
(left softkey).  
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2. Select Yes. (When activation is complete, an  
Composing SMS Voice Messages  
activation confirmation screen is displayed.)  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Send Message > VoiceSMS.  
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.  
Note  
Select  
and press  
> Messages > Send  
Message > VoiceSMS.  
2. Select an existing Contact and press  
.
Playing an SMS Voice Message  
– or –  
1. Select  
and press  
> Messages > VoiceSMS.  
Press New Addr (right softkey) to manually enter  
either a phone number or email address and  
indicates an unplayed SMS Voice  
message.  
press  
.
Phone Number to use the keypad to enter a  
wireless phone number directly.  
indicates an SMS Voice message you have  
already listened to.  
Email Address to enter the recipient’s email  
address.  
2. Select the message you want to play and  
press . (To display the message options, press  
Options [right softkey].)  
– or –  
Press Multiple (left softkey) to select more than one  
recipient and press  
.
3. Press Continue (left softkey) when you have finished  
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4. Start recording after the beep. (You can record up  
to two minutes.)  
Caller ID  
5. To finish recording, press Done (left softkey).  
Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before  
answering the phone by displaying the number of the  
incoming call.  
6. Press Send (left softkey) to send the voice  
message.  
To block your phone number from being displayed when  
you make a call:  
7. Enter a name to identify yourself and press Done  
(left softkey) to send the voice message.  
1. Press  
2. Enter the number you want to call.  
3. Press  
.
Accessing SMS Voice Messages  
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 permanently block your number, call Sprint  
Customer Service.  
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.  
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Call Waiting  
Making a Three-Way Call  
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).  
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  
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:  
Options (right softkey) > 3-Way Call and press  
.
Press  
. (This puts the first caller on hold and  
3. Choose the second number by selecting one of  
the following:  
answers the second call.)  
To switch back to the first caller:  
Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts  
(qualifying Contacts entries must contain a  
wireless phone number or an email address).  
Press  
again.  
Recent History to select a number from your Recent  
History entries.  
For those calls where you don’t want to be  
interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting  
Tip  
by pressing 7 0 before placing your call. Call  
*
Enter Phone # to use the keypad to enter a wireless  
phone number directly.  
Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the  
call.  
4. Press  
. (This puts the first caller on hold and  
dials the second number.)  
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5. When you’re connected to the second party, press  
To deactivate Call Forwarding:  
again to begin your three-way call.  
1. Press  
.
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.  
2. Press  
. (You will hear a tone to confirm the  
deactivation.)  
You are charged a higher rate for calls you have  
forwarded.  
Note  
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.)  
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Section 3B  
Data Applications  
Here is a brief list of the applications available through  
your phone. For more information, please visit us online  
Sprint Picture Mail – Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp  
digital pictures.  
Downloading Content (page 166)  
Exploring the Web (page 169)  
Messaging – Send and receive email messages and  
instant messages and participate in online chat  
discussions on your wireless phone.  
Data Services FAQs (page 173)  
Games – Play exciting games with full-color graphics,  
sound, and vibration. Choose from hundreds of games  
to play anytime.  
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.  
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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Finding Your User Name  
Getting Started With Data Services  
If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can  
easily find it on your phone.  
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.  
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.  
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  
[email protected] as his user name.)  
Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Data > Update Data Profile. (To cancel, press Cancel  
[right softkey] before completing the update.)  
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.  
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Launching a Data Connection  
If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 159),  
press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch  
the Web.  
Note  
Select  
– or –  
Select  
> Home and press  
.
and press > Web. (Your data  
While connecting, an animation and a “Connecting”  
message may be displayed.  
connection starts and the home page is  
displayed.)  
To change the default launch page to the last page  
you viewed, press Menu (right softkey) > Mark this  
page and select theSet this as my homepage, select  
Save and press OK.  
Tip  
The Data Services Home Page  
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.  
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To change your Net Guard settings:  
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  
Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Data > Net Guard.  
Select On to activate the Net Guard.  
Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard.  
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 159.  
When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once as  
long as you have not turned the phone off and on.  
Note  
Navigating the Web  
Data Connection Status and Indicators  
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:  
Your phone displays the current status of your data  
connection through indicators at the top of the screen.  
The following symbols are used:  
Softkeys  
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.  
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.  
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To use softkeys:  
Press a softkey. (If an additional pop-up menu is  
Portrait Mode  
displayed when you press the softkey, select the  
menu items using your keypad [if they’re  
numbered], or by highlighting the option and  
pressing  
.)  
Left  
Softkey  
Scrolling  
Right  
Softkey  
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:  
Press the navigation key up and down.  
To scroll page by page through Web sites:  
Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.  
Landscape Mode  
Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels  
on the softkeys may change to indicate their  
function.  
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Selecting  
Going Back  
Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll,  
you can start navigating the Web.  
To go back one page:  
Press the  
key on your phone.  
To select onscreen items:  
The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a  
BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.  
Note  
Use the navigation key to highlight an item, and  
then press the left softkey (or press ).  
Going Home  
You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for  
selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.”  
Tip  
To return to the home page from any other page:  
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use  
your keypad (number keys) to select an item.  
Press Menu > Home.  
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:  
Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.  
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3. Follow the setup wizard instructions to enter the  
required sign-up information and press  
Accessing Messaging  
.
4. Highlight the right green arrow (left softkey) and  
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.  
press  
.
5. Press  
if you are prompted to accept any  
license agreements or disclaimers.  
The information required to sign in will vary  
depending on the email provider you are accessing.  
Note  
Using Email  
Your phone’s Email application lets you access and  
manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one  
convenient location.  
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.  
Getting Started With Email  
Creating an Additional Email Account  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Send Message > Add Email.  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Send Message > Email.  
Select  
and press > Messages > Email.  
2. Select an email provider (such as AOL® Mail, AIM  
Select  
and press > Messages > Email. (The  
Mail®, Hotmail®, Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail®, or Work) and  
default email account Inbox is displayed).  
press  
.
2. Press the left navigation key to select the Home tab  
– or –  
and press  
.
Select More... to choose from additional options.  
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3. Select Add Account and press  
.
3. Select your desired email account and press  
.
4. Follow the procedures outlined in “Getting Started  
With Email” on page 163.  
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.  
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.  
Note  
Press the left navigation key to select the Home  
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  
Accessing Email  
Additional Email Account” on page 163 to set up  
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.  
You can also customize your main screen carousel  
to provide direct access to your email. See  
“Personalizing the Carousel” on page 47 for details.  
Tip  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Send Message > Email.  
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  
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4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to,  
compose, and send messages and manage your  
IM account.  
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.  
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms  
Data services gives you the ability to join wireless  
chatrooms from your phone.  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Send Message > IM.  
1. Select  
Dating.  
and press  
> Messages > Chat &  
Select  
and press > Messages > IM.  
2. Select a chat provider and follow the onscreen  
instructions to sign up and begin chatting.  
2. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant  
Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, or Yahoo!  
Messenger and press  
.
Chat & Dating options change frequently, so check  
back often to see what’s new.  
Note  
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.)  
The information required to sign in will vary  
depending on the instant messaging provider you  
are accessing.  
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To access the download menus from the Web browser:  
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.  
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 160.)  
Selecting an Item to Download  
You can search for available items to download in a  
number of ways:  
Accessing the Download Menus  
1. Select  
and press  
> My Stuff.  
Featured displays a rotating selection of featured  
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.)  
items.  
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.)  
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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2. Select an option to continue:  
Downloading an Item  
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.  
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.  
Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to  
a phone function.  
Select Shop to browse for other items to  
download.  
Press  
standby mode.  
to quit the browser and return to  
To download a selected item:  
1. From the item’s information page, select Buy and  
press  
. (The item will download automatically.  
Using My Content Manager  
When the New Download screen is displayed, the  
item has been successfully downloaded to your  
phone.)  
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.  
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  
3. Select an option to continue:  
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.  
Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to  
a phone function.  
information in your phone’s memory.  
Select Shop (right softkey) to browse for other  
items to download.  
To access My Content Manager:  
From the home page, select Downloads >  
My Content Manager. (A list of your purchased items  
will be displayed.)  
Press  
standby mode.  
to quit the browser and return to  
You can also access My Content Manager through  
Tip  
To download purchased content from My Content Manager:  
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.  
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.)  
For complete information and instructions on  
downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and  
Applications, visit the Digital Lounge at www.sprint.com.  
2. Select Downloads and press  
. (The item will  
download automatically. When the New Download  
downloaded to your phone.)  
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Using Google Search  
Exploring the Web  
1. Select  
2. Use either the keypad or keyboard to enter a string  
into the search field and press . (See “Entering  
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.  
Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text  
in Landscape Mode” on page 39.)  
Using the Browser Menu  
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.  
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 160.  
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.  
Launching Google via the Carousel  
This page provides access to Web features such as  
Google™ search, online Maps, Gmail™, and YouTube™.  
Select  
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Page Info. Provides information about the current page  
such as web address and page size.  
Opening the Browser Menu  
The browser menu may be opened anytime you have  
an active data session, from any page you are viewing.  
Browser Options. Displays additional options:  
Setting. Lets you configure and manage your  
browser settings: My homepage, Font Setting, Privacy,  
and Preference.  
To open the browser menu:  
Press Menu (right softkey). (The browser menu will  
be displayed.)  
Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of  
the site you’re currently viewing.  
Options available under the browser menu include:  
Home. Returns the browser to the home page.  
Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page  
Reload This Page. Reloads the current web page.  
Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser  
session.  
(after having used the  
key).  
View Error Log. Displays a log of error messages.  
Mark this page. Allows you to bookmark the current  
site.  
Browser Info. Displays information about your  
browser.  
My Bookmarks. Allows you to access and manage  
your bookmarks.  
Search. Launches a Web search.  
Send Page to. Allows you to send a URL via SMS.  
Go to Web Address. Allows you to navigate directly to a  
Web site by entering its URL (Web site address).  
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.  
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Creating a Bookmark  
Accessing a Bookmark  
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.  
1. Go to the Web page you want to mark.  
2. Select My Bookmarks and press  
.
2. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser  
3. Select the desired bookmark and press  
.
menu.  
Setting a New Homepage  
3. Select Mark this page and press  
twice to save  
Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your  
favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time.  
the bookmark.  
4. Make any modifications, select Save and press  
.
1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser  
menu.  
Bookmarking a page does not store the page  
contents, just its address.  
Note  
2. Select Mark this page and press  
3. Select the Set this as my hompage field and  
press  
.
Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a  
particular Web page may be marked is controlled by  
its creator.  
.
4. Select the onscreen Save button and press  
.
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4. Use either your keypad or keyboard to enter the  
URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press  
.
Deleting a Bookmark  
1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser  
menu.  
5. Press  
again to go to the Web site.  
2. Select My Bookmarks.  
Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.  
3. Select a bookmark and press Options (right softkey)  
> Delete. (A confirmation will be displayed.)  
Note  
Reloading a Web Page  
4. Press Delete (left softkey) to remove the bookmark.  
1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser  
The default homepage (Sprint Vision Home) is can  
not be deleted.  
Note  
menu.  
2. Select Browser Options > Reload This Page and  
press  
. (The browser will reload the current  
Going to a Specific Web Site  
Web page.)  
To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site  
address):  
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 Go to Web Address and press  
.
1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser  
menu.  
3. Select the URL field and press  
.
2. Select Browser Options > Restart Browser and  
press  
.
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When is my data connection active?  
Your connection is active when data is being  
transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls  
Data Services FAQs  
How will I know when my phone is ready for data service?  
Your user name (for example, [email protected])  
will be displayed when you access Main Menu > Settings  
> Phone Info > Phone Number.  
go directly to voicemail. When active, the  
indicator animates on your phone’s display screen.  
or  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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Section 3C  
TV  
Entertainment: TV and Music Your Sprint TV Channel Options  
The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of  
TV (page 174)  
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.  
Music - Sprint Music Store (page 177)  
Streaming Music (page 182)  
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.  
Some of the available categories may include:  
Sprint Radio  
Primetime TV  
Sprint TV Live  
Sports  
Sprint Power View  
Music Videos  
Music & Radio  
Entertainment  
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.  
Cartoons  
News & Weather  
Mobile Previews  
Movies & Shorts  
Available categories and content are subject to  
change.  
Note  
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Playing a Video Clip  
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.  
Tip  
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.  
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).  
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.  
Note  
4. If applicable, select a clip and press  
to view  
the program. The clip will automatically load and  
begin playing.  
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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?  
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.  
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.  
6. If I don’t subscribe to a Sprint Power Vision Plan, will I still be  
able to view the multimedia clips?  
3. Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my  
phone?  
Yes. For service access charges, please consult  
your Sprint service plan or visit www.sprint.com.  
As long as you are on the Sprint National Network,  
you will have access to the audio and video clips.  
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.  
Sprint TV Service does not work while roaming off of  
the Sprint National Network or where service is  
unavailable.  
Note  
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.  
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.”  
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9. If I put on my stereo headset and insert them into the phone’s  
headset jack, can Iclose the phone while Iam playingan audio  
(or video) clip without interrupting the clip?  
Music - Sprint Music Store  
The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and  
download digital music files to play on your phone or  
computer.  
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.)  
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.  
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.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Entertainment > Music.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish your  
User ID and password.  
Press Options (right softkey) > Password.  
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  
3. Select an option from the song’s information page  
and press  
.
:
Preview to play an audio clip of the selected song.  
4. Use your keypad and navigation key to explore the  
store.  
Buy Song to purchase the song and download it to  
your phone’s microSD card.  
Purchasing and Downloading Music  
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.)  
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:  
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.  
Featured Music offers a revolving selection of  
highlighted songs and artists.  
Categories allows you to choose from categories  
such as Top 10s, New This Week, What’s Hot,  
Songs You Know, and specific musical genres.  
You can only upload unprotected MP3 audio files to  
your phone’s Music folder.  
Note  
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  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
Accessing the Music Player  
1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select  
the Player tab (default tab).  
To play a song, select it and press  
To listen to a playlist, select it and press  
open the playlist, then press again to begin  
.
The player can also be accessed by pressing  
Options (right softkey) > Go to Player.  
to  
playing from the selected song. (You can also  
highlight the playlist and use the softkey menu to  
begin listening.)  
2. Select one of the following options:  
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.  
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).  
<playlist> to select a customized playlist you’ve  
created to organize your music.  
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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  
Although you can store AAC+ files on your  
computer, they will only be playable on your phone  
and on your account.  
Note  
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.  
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.  
Multitasking  
1. Connect your phone using a USB cable or the  
built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones.  
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.  
2. Select  
and press  
Connect to PC.  
> Tools > Mass Storage >  
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 is enabled only while using the Sprint  
Music Store (Main Menu > Entertainment > Music).  
Note  
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To multitask on your phone:  
4. Press Options (right softkey) to access the following  
management options:  
1. From the Player tab select All My Music, select a  
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.  
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.  
Exit Application terminates the currently selected  
application and returns you to the standby screen.  
If  
is pressed while the song is still playing, the  
display screen will reactivate the song’s playback  
screen.  
Exit All Background terminates all currently active  
applications and returns you to the standby  
screen.  
3. Select App. Manager and press  
to launch an  
Application Manager screen which provides you  
Launch New App allows you to launch an  
application from the My Contents listing.  
access to several applications:  
Application Manager manages all currently active  
applications. With your music still playing, the  
Sprint Music Store entry appears in the list.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Note  
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.  
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,  
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.)  
performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.  
1. Select  
and press  
> Entertainment > TV.  
2. Select Sprint Radio > [selection].  
1. Answer an incoming call by pressing  
.
2. When you are done with your call, press  
to  
then resumes.  
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3. Select  
selected channel (if available).  
– or –  
to see and hear a preview of your  
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  
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:  
Getting Driving Directions (page 186)  
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences (page 192)  
Launching the Product Tour (page 193)  
1. Select  
and press  
> Settings > More... >  
Location. (The Location disclaimer will be  
displayed.)  
2. Read the disclaimer and press  
3. Select On and press  
.
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.  
.
Depending on your plan, Sprint Navigation may  
require a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for  
Note  
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Registering for Service  
Using Sprint Navigation  
Before you can fully take advantage of the navigation  
feature, you must first properly register your device.  
1. Select  
– or –  
to access the Sprint Navigation menu.  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To and press  
.
Select  
and press  
and press  
.
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
Select  
and press  
and press  
.
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
2. Select an option and follow the onscreen  
instructions to take advantage of Sprint  
Navigation’s full suite of features.  
2. Select each of the onscreen registration fields and  
use either the keypad or keyboard to enter the  
required information.  
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:  
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.  
My Favorites: user-defined favorite locations.  
Recent Places: recently entered locations.  
Address: manually entered street addresses.  
3. Select Submit (right softkey) to store your  
Intersection: used to locate a specific address  
by using two separate street addresses to  
identify an intersection.  
information.  
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City: used when you do not know a physical  
address but would like driving directions to a  
city.  
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.  
Businesses: locations based on business  
categories.  
Airports: local airports based on current GPS  
location.  
Getting Driving Directions  
Search lets you search for locations based on  
The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you  
to get driving directions to selected locations or  
establishments based on your current location.  
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.  
Using a Physical Address  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To and press  
.
Maps & Traffic provides access to 2D and 3D maps  
for your current location and for several  
categories of locations such as Airports and  
Contacts.  
Select  
> Drive To.  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
2. Select Address and press  
.
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3. Select Type It or Speak It and press  
.
6. Press  
to begin the navigation session.  
Type It requires that you enter the physical address  
using either the keypad or keyboard.  
7. Follow both the onscreen and audio directions.  
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.)  
Magnification  
Destination Address  
Your Current Location  
Estimated Time of Arrival  
4. If typing in the address, enter the following:  
Address: used to enter a specific address by using  
a number, street name, and city/state or zip code.  
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  
.
Other Driving Options  
Navigation Screen  
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.  
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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 receive turn by turn directions (2D):  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To and press  
.
Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
To review real-time traffic information along your route:  
2. Select Address and press  
.
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To and press  
.
3. Enter the physical address information. See “Using  
a Physical Address” on page 186.  
Select  
> Drive To.  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
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.  
2. Select Address and press  
.
3. Enter the physical address information. See “Using  
a Physical Address” on page 186.  
To search nearby locations based on type:  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To and press  
.
4. Press View > Traffic Summary and press  
action displays an onscreen current traffic  
conditions along your current route.  
. This  
Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
5. Press Back (left softkey) to return to your previous  
driving screen.  
2. Select Address and press  
.
3. Enter the physical address information. See “Using  
a Physical Address” on page 186.  
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What lets you use a keyword search for your  
business.  
allows you to then search for a location based on a  
name, location, or category such as Food/Coffee,  
etc.  
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....  
See “Using a Local Business Category” on  
page 189.  
Where returns you to the Search Near page where  
you can choose from a set of seven location  
categories.  
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.  
Entries with more than one available category (a  
subcategory) appear with an adjacent grey arrow.  
These entries can be expanded and then closed.  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To and press  
.
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).  
Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
.
> Drive To.  
2. Select Businesses and press  
Pressing either  
2. Press GO (right softkey) and then press Options  
(right softkey) to apply the available filter options to  
best display the matching results:  
or the right navigation key  
opens the Businesses search page.  
Map Results: overlaps your current list over a map  
entries correspond to your current sorted list.  
3. Select a desired field and then use either your  
keypad or keyboard to enter the information.  
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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.  
See “Using a Physical Address” on page 186.  
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).  
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:  
To create a My Favorites entry from your Current Location:  
1. Select  
press  
> Search > Category > Gas By Price and  
1. Select  
press  
> Share & More > Record Location and  
.
.
– or –  
– or –  
Select  
Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
> Search > Category > Gas By Price.  
> Share & More > Record Location.  
2. Select a grade of gasoline: Any, Regular, Plus 89,  
2. Enter a label for the newly stored location.  
Premium, or Diesel.  
3. Select the Save field and press  
.
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  
new route to the selected gas station.  
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To create a My Favorites location from a Recent Place:  
3. Select a category from the Share Address page,  
such as your Current Location, My Favorites  
location, Recent Places, etc..  
1. Select  
– or –  
> Drive To > Recent Places and press  
.
4. Select an address and press  
. You are then  
Select  
and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation  
returned to the previous Share Address page.  
> 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  
5. Select a recipient by selecting the Sent To field,  
pressing  
, and then choosing from one of the  
.
following options:  
Use either the keypad or keyboard to manually  
enter the recipients phone number.  
.
– or –  
Sharing a Recent Location with Others  
Choose an existing Contacts entry and press  
.
Recently queried locations can be saved to your My  
Favorites list and also shared with other cellular  
devices.  
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).  
1. Select  
> Share & More > Share Address and  
press  
.
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.  
Note  
– or –  
Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
> Share & More > Share Address.  
2. Select the Address field and press  
.
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6. Select Done (right softkey) to store the recipients  
and return to Share Address page.  
2. Scroll down the list and select an entry to change  
its current setting:  
Name: allows you to alter the current first and last  
name registered with the service.  
7. Select Send Now and press  
delivery process.  
to complete the  
Email: allows you to alter the email address  
registered with the service.  
Configuring Your Navigation  
Preferences  
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.  
Select  
press  
> Share & More > Preferences and  
Choose from one of the following options:  
Fastest route, Traffic optimized, Shortest, Prefer  
streets, Prefer highway, Pedestrian, or Ask me each  
trip.  
.
– or –  
1. Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
Traffic Alerts: allows you to either enable (On) or  
disable (Off) real-time traffic alerts along your  
current route.  
> Share & More > Preferences.  
Distance Units: allows you to alter the descriptions  
used for distances: Mi/Ft (Miles/Feet) or Km/Meters.  
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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Backlight: allows you to configure the Backlight  
setting between Always On, On At Turns, or  
Device Settings.  
Launching the Product Tour  
Select  
press  
> Share & More > Product Tour and  
Audio Options: allows you to choose whether the  
street names are announced during your  
navigation.  
.
– or –  
Options include: Full Audio, Instructions Only, or  
No Audio.  
Select  
and press  
> Maps > Sprint Navigation  
> Share & More > Product Tour.  
Audio Language: allows you to change the  
language currently used for announcements  
between either English (US) or Spanish.  
Call In: to alter the number used when accessing  
Spoken directions from the TeleNav™ operator.  
Help Card: allows you to configure the settings for  
the onscreen help message (card).  
Options include: Show Three Times, Always On,  
or Always Off.  
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Section 4  
Safety and Warranty  
Information  
 
Section 4A  
General Precautions  
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone  
properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.  
To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion  
of your phone where the internal antenna is located while  
using the phone.  
(page 197)  
Speak directly into the mouthpiece.  
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.  
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 198)  
Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended  
periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).  
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.  
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 201)  
Owner’s Record (page 203)  
User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 203)  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Note  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Always turn off the phone in healthcare facilities, and  
request permission before using the phone near medical  
equipment.  
Note  
Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local  
Sprint Store, or call Sprint at 1-800-974-2221. You can also  
Tip  
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying  
dial # 2 2 2 on your phone.  
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  
regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the  
air.  
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.  
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Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas  
Using Your Phone With a Hearing  
Aid Device  
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.  
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.  
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:  
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.  
Fueling areas such as gas stations.  
Below deck on boats.  
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.  
Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such  
as grain, dust, or metal powders.  
Any other area where you would normally be advised to  
turn off your vehicle’s engine.  
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.  
Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids,  
or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that  
contains your phone or accessories.  
Note  
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone  
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  
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.  
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out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to  
evaluate it for your personal needs.  
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,  
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.)  
Getting the Best Hearing Device  
Experience With Your Phone  
To further minimize interference:  
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:  
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  
Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from  
your hearing aid.  
Move the phone around to find the point with least  
interference.  
.
Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers  
excellent use.  
Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.  
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.  
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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.  
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long  
periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:  
Caring for the Battery  
Protecting Your Battery  
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your  
battery’s performance.  
Less than one month:  
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in  
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).  
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high  
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.  
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.  
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.  
Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
a long period of time.  
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Body-Worn Operation  
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy  
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.  
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.  
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web  
site at www.fcc.gov.  
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety  
The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP  
standards described below.  
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.  
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  
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  
Measurements (NCRP).  
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201  
 
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.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
Note  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules.  
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  
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.  
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.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation.  
FCC ID number: A3LSPHM540.  
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:  
More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the  
following FCC Web site: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/.  
FCC Notice  
Reorient the direction of the internal antenna.  
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.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
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Owner’s Record  
User Guide Proprietary Notice  
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.  
CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated  
under one or more of the following patents:  
4,901,307  
5,506,865  
5,267,261  
5,600,754  
5,710,784  
5,490,165  
5,109,390  
5,544,196  
5,414,796  
5,778,338  
5,056,109  
5,511,073  
5,267,262  
5,657,420  
5,504,773  
5,228,054  
5,568,483  
5,416,797  
5,101,501  
5,535,239  
5,337,338  
5,659,569  
Model: SPH-M540 (Samsung Rant™)  
Serial No.:  
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)  
Section 4A. Important Safety Information  
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Section 4B  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY  
What is Covered and For How Long?  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
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:  
Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 204)  
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.  
Phone  
1 Year  
1 Year  
Batteries  
Leather Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days  
Game Pad  
90 Days  
1 Year  
Other Phone Accessories  
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What is Not Covered?  
What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations?  
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  
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.  
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.  
Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty  
205  
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:  
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  
“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;  
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  
“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  
LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS  
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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Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty  
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,  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Important  
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  
Customer Care Center:  
1000 Klein Rd.  
Plano, TX 75074  
Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)  
Section 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty  
207  
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC:  
1301 East Lookout Drive  
Richardson, Texas 75082  
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  
If you are using a handset other than a  
standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers  
listed in brackets.  
Important  
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)  
©2009 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights  
reserved.  
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior  
written approval. Specifications and availability subject to  
change without notice. [011604]  
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B
Call Guard 76  
Index  
Backlight 56  
Numerics  
A
Activation 3  
Answering Calls 24  
Applications 15  
157  
Camera - See also Pictures  
Selftimer 120  
Settings 122  
Zoom 121  
Profiles 138  
Settings 137  
Car-Kit/Headset 65  
Carousel  
Trusted Devices 138  
Contacts 82–90  
Adding an Entry 82  
Assigning Speed Dial  
Numbers 87  
C
Calculator 97  
Automatic Speech  
Recognition 99–105  
Calendar 91–94  
Adding Events 91  
Editing Events 93  
Erasing Events 93  
Deleting 86  
Editing an Entry 88  
Index  
209  
 
Dialing Options 23  
Letters 41  
Selecting a Ringer 88  
Speed Dial Numbers 84  
Unlocking 70  
Adapting 100  
Disable Vision 73  
Display Screen 12  
Downloading  
Games 15, 168  
Ringers 15, 168  
Screen Savers 15, 168  
D
Data  
Disable 73  
Enable 73  
Data Roam Guard 77  
Smileys 36  
Erasing  
Home Page 159  
Password 5  
User Name 158  
Emoticons 33  
End-of-Call Options 28  
Enhanced 911 (E911) 26  
My Stuff 71  
Phone Content 71  
Pictures and Video 71  
Web Cache 71  
210  
Index  
Event  
Making a Call 79  
Saving a Number 80  
Viewing 78  
Location Settings 58  
Lock Code  
Changing 68  
Lock Services 69  
Erasing Single Event 94  
Going To 93  
Voice 69  
I
In-Call Options 27  
Viewing 92  
Menu Orientation 57  
F
K
Keypad Time Length 56  
Keytone  
G
Google 169  
GPS Navigation 184  
Registration 185  
Tone Length 53  
Tone Type 53  
Tone Volume 53  
H
Callback Number 61  
Deleting Old Messages 59  
Draft Alert 62  
Hard Pause 30  
Headset 65  
History 78–81  
Notification 59  
Index  
211  
Save in Outbox 61  
Signature 60  
Summary 188  
Multitasking 180  
My Content Manager 167  
Traffic Conditions 188  
Navigation Preferences 192  
Number 33  
O
P
191  
Creating from Current  
Location 190  
Default 72  
Pauses 30  
Personalizing 51  
Ringer 51  
Screen Saver 51  
Phone (illus.) 8  
N
Messaging Settings 58–62  
Shortcuts 64  
44–50  
Navigation 185  
2D Map 188  
3D Map 187  
Address 186  
Sound Settings 52–56  
TTY Use 63  
212  
Index  
Picture Account  
Resetting 72  
Account 72  
Restrict  
Security 67–73  
Menu 67  
Shooting Video 122–124  
Pictures - See also Camera  
116  
Shortcuts  
Resetting 71  
Storing Pictures 124  
Taking 116  
SMS Text Messaging 150  
SMS Voice Messaging 152  
Sounds  
Preset Messages 33, 60, 152  
PRL 98  
Vibrate All 55  
Volume 54  
Assigning to Contacts 88  
Buying and Downloading 52  
Get New Ringers 52  
R
Recent Location  
Sharing 191  
Recent Place  
Adding to My Favorites 191  
Resetting Your Phone 72  
Sprint Music Store 177  
Sprint Navigation  
Using 185  
S
Safety Information 196–203  
Scheduler 91  
Screen Savers 15  
Sprint One Click 44–50  
Index  
213  
Managing 129  
Sprint Service  
Text Message  
Options 33  
Three-Way Calling 155  
Turning Your Phone On and  
Off 16  
Editing the Caption 107  
Information 107  
Playing 106  
Voice Messaging 152  
Voice Service  
Retrieving 148  
Setting Up 4, 146  
VoiceSMS 152  
Operator Services 6  
Sprint 411 6  
TV 174  
V
Sprint TV 174  
Symbol 33  
Vibrate All 55  
Videos  
Recording 122  
Voice  
T
Alarm 54  
Applications 54  
Earpiece 54  
T9 Text Input 34  
T9(English) 33  
Task List 94  
Lock 69  
Restrict 69  
Headset 54  
Picture Mail 54  
214  
Index  
Ringer 54  
Text Message 54  
Voicemail 54  
W
Warranty 204  
My Content Manager 167  
Whisper  
Off 27  
On 27  
World Time 98  
Z
Zoom 121  
Index  
215  

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