Samsung SPH M300 User Manual

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Sprint Vision® Phone M300 by Samsung®  
www.sprint.com  
© 2007 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT, the NEXTEL  
name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint  
Nextel.  
Printed in Korea.  
Table of Contents  
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Welcome to Sprint  
Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice  
and flexibility to do whatever you want, whenever you want.  
This powerful combination brings you access to more  
products, more services, and more of what you need to do  
more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of  
possibility. Welcome to the new Sprint.  
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.  
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Introduction  
This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint service and all the  
features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:  
Section 1: Getting Started  
Section 2: Your Phone  
Section 3: Sprint Service Features  
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 youd 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.  
Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide  
may not be the most current version for your phone.  
Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint Wireless  
to access the most recent version of the phone guide.  
Phone  
Guide  
Note:  
Please refer to the Important Safety Information section  
on page 223 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  
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Your Phone’s Menu  
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For  
more information about navigating through the menus,  
MENU  
OK  
Press Menu/OK (  
) from the navigation key to display the  
following:  
VOICE KIT  
1: Voice Service  
2: Voice Memo  
1: Record  
2: Review  
MESSAGING  
1: Send Message  
1: Text Message  
3: VoiceSMS  
2: Picture Mail  
2: Text Message  
1: Inbox  
3: Drafts  
2: Outbox  
4: Send Text  
3: Picture Mail  
1: Inbox  
2: Send Picture  
4: VoiceSMS  
5: IM & Email  
1: PCS Mail  
3: MSN  
5: Earthlink  
2: AOL  
4: Yahoo!  
6: Other  
6: Voicemail  
1: Call Voicemail  
2: Clear Envelope  
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7: Chat & Dating  
8: Settings  
1: Notification  
1: Message and Icon  
2: Icon only  
2: Delivery Receipt (Off/On)  
3: Sending Options  
1: Priority (Normal/Urgent)  
4: Preset Messages  
2: Call Back #  
1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.  
2: Call me  
3: Where are you?  
6: Let’s get lunch.  
8: I’ll be there at  
10: I love you!  
13: [Empty]  
4: Can you pick up  
7: The meeting has been cancelled.  
9: What time does it start?  
11: [Empty]  
14: [Empty]  
17: [Empty]  
20: [Empty]  
5: Meet me at  
12: [Empty]  
15: [Empty]  
18: [Empty]  
16: [Empty]  
19: [Empty]  
5: Edit Signature (On/Off)  
6: Message Alerts  
1: Alert Volume  
1: Voicemail  
2: Text Message  
2: Text Message  
2: Once  
3: Picture Mail  
2: Alert Type  
1: Voicemail  
3: Picture Mail  
3: Every 2 min  
3: Reminder  
1: Off  
7: Save in Outbox (Yes/No)  
8: Auto Erase (Yes/No)  
9: VoiceSMS Options  
1: Speakerphone (Off/On)  
2: From Name  
TOOLS  
1: Bluetooth  
2: Today  
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3: Scheduler  
4: Task List  
5: Countdown  
6: Memo Pad  
7: World Time  
1: DST Setting  
8: Alarm Clock  
1: Alarm #1  
2: Alarm #2  
3: Alarm #3  
9: Calculator  
PICTURES  
1: Camera  
Press the right softkey to view the following options:  
1: Self Timer  
1: Off  
2: 5 Sec  
3: 10 Sec  
2: Fun Tools  
1: Fun Frames  
1: Off  
2: Love Letter  
3: Merry Christmas  
4: Movie Star  
7: Memories  
10: Love  
5: Top Secret  
8: Robinhood  
11: Stars  
6: Dollar  
9: Roses for Love  
12: Beans  
2: Color Tones  
1: Auto  
4: Emboss  
7: Sketch  
2: Negative  
5: Aqua  
3: Sepia  
6: Monochrome  
3: Controls  
1: Brightness  
2: White Balance  
1: Auto  
4: Tungsten  
2: Sunny  
5: Fluorescent  
3: Cloudy  
6: Manual  
3: Night Shot (On/Off)  
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4: Settings  
1: Resolution  
1: High: 640*480  
2: Quality  
2: Med: 320*240  
2: Normal  
3: Low: 224*168  
3: Economy  
3: Off  
1: Fine  
3: Shutter Sound  
1: Shutter 1-6  
2: Say Cheese  
4: Auto Erase (On/Off)  
5: View Mode (Full Screen/Wide Screen)  
5: Review Pictures  
2: My Pictures  
1: In Camera  
3: Online Albums  
1: View Albums  
2: Saved to Phone  
2: Upload Picture  
4: Order Prints  
5: Settings and Info  
1: Account Info  
2: Auto Erase (On/Off)  
3: View Mode (Full Screen/Wide Screen)  
CALL HISTORY  
1: Outgoing Calls  
2: Incoming Calls  
3: Missed Calls  
4: Recent Calls  
WEB  
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SETTINGS  
1: Display  
1: Screen Saver  
1: Main LCD  
1: Preset Image  
1: Red Flower  
4: Pattern  
7: Video  
2: Reflection  
5: Skyscraper  
8: Launch Pad  
11: Dual Clock  
3: Hour Glass  
6: Sprint  
9: World Time  
12: Analog Clock  
10: Calendar  
2: My Content  
3: My Albums  
2: External LCD  
1: Preset Image  
1: Digital  
2: Analog  
2: Main LCD Pic  
2: Menu Style  
1: Grid style 1  
2: Grid style 2  
3: List style  
3: Incoming Call  
1: With Caller ID  
1: Preset Animation  
2: My Content  
3: My Albums  
2: No Caller ID  
1: Preset Animation  
2: My Content  
3: My Albums  
4: Dialing Font  
1: Color  
1: Basic  
2: Rainbow  
3: Monochrome  
4: Hyphenate  
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2: Size  
1: Large  
2: Medium  
3: Small  
5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom)  
6: Backlight  
1: Main Display  
1: Always on  
4: 8 seconds  
2: 30 seconds  
5: Dim Only  
3: 15 seconds  
3: 15 seconds  
2: Keypad  
1: Always on  
4: 8 seconds  
2: 30 seconds  
5: Off  
3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off)  
4: Brightness  
1: Lowest  
4: High  
2: Low  
5: Highest  
3: Med  
3: Med  
5: Sub Contrast  
1: Lowest  
4: High  
2: Low  
5: Highest  
7: Text Entry  
1: Auto Capital (On/Off)  
2: Personal Dic.  
3: Used Word Dic. (Yes/No)  
4: Display Candidate (Display On/Display Off)  
5: Prediction Start  
1: 3rd letters  
6: Dual Language  
1: None  
2: 4th letters  
3: 5th letters  
2: Spanish  
7: Insert Space (On/Off)  
8: Info  
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2: Sounds  
1: Ringer Type  
1: Voice Calls  
1: With Caller ID  
1: Single Tones  
4: My Contents  
2: Ring Tones  
2: Ring Tones  
3: Melodies  
3: Melodies  
2: No Caller ID  
1: Single Tones  
4: My Contents  
2: Messages  
1: Voicemail  
3: Schedule  
2: Text Message  
2: Ring Tones  
3: Picture Mail  
3: Melodies  
1: Single Tones  
4: My Contents  
4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive)  
2: Volume  
1: Ringer  
1: Ringer off  
2: 1-Beep  
3: Level 1 - 8  
4: Always Vibrate  
2: Speakerphone (Level 1-8)  
3: Text Message  
1: Use Ringer Vol.  
4: Picture Mail  
1: Use Ringer Vol.  
5: Voicemail  
2: Separate Vol.  
3: Always Vibrate  
3: Always Vibrate  
3: Always Vibrate  
3: Always Vibrate  
2: Separate Vol.  
2: Separate Vol.  
2: Separate Vol.  
1: Use Ringer Vol.  
6: Alarms  
1: Use Ringer Vol.  
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7: App.Volume  
1: Volume  
1: Use Ringer Vol.  
2: Game Vibrate (On/Off)  
2: Separate Vol.  
3: Alerts  
1: Minute Beep (On/Off)  
2: Service (On/Off)  
3: Connect (On/Off)  
4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off)  
4: Key Tone  
1: Tone Type  
1: DTMF  
2: Xylophone  
2: Level 1 - 8  
3: Simple  
2: Tone Level  
1: Keytone off  
3: Tone Length (Short/Long)  
5: TTS  
1: TTS Mode (On/Off)  
2: TTS Volume (Silence All/Level 1-8)  
3: Bluetooth  
1: Enable (On/Off)  
2: Visibility  
1: Always visible  
2: Visible for 3min  
3: Hidden  
3: Device Name  
4: Device Info  
5: Trusted Devices  
4: Data  
1: On Data (Yes/No)  
2: Net Guard (On/Off)  
3: Update Data Profile  
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5: Wireless Backup  
(Before subscribing)  
1: Subscribe (Yes/No)  
2: Learn More  
(After subscribing)  
1: Alert (On/Off)  
4: Learn More  
2: View Status  
5: Unsubscribe  
3: Troubleshoot  
6: Voice Service  
1: Digit Dialing  
1: Adapt Digits  
2: Sensitivity  
1: Commands  
2: Reset Digits  
2: Names  
3: Choice LIsts  
1: Name Dialing  
4: Sound  
2: Digit Dialing  
2: Digits  
3: Contacts  
1: Prompts  
3: Names  
4: Name Settings  
5: Voice Launch  
1:Talk Key  
2: Talk Key and Flip Open  
6: About  
7: Security  
1: Lock Phone  
1: Unlocked  
2: On power-up  
3: Lock now  
2: Lock Service  
1: Voice (Lock/Unlock) 2: Data (Lock/Unlock)  
3: Camera (Lock/Unlock)  
3: Change Lock  
4: Special #  
1: Empty  
2: Empty  
3: Empty  
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5: Erase  
1: Erase Contacts (Yes/No)  
3: Erase Voice Memo (Yes/No)  
5: Erase Messages (Yes/No)  
2: Erase My Contents (Yes/No)  
4: Erase Pictures (Yes/No)  
6: Default Settings (Yes/No)  
7: Reset Phone (Yes/No)  
8: Reset Picture Account (Yes/No)  
9: Reset Browser (Yes/No)  
8: Roaming  
1: Set Mode  
1: Automatic  
2: Roaming only  
3: Sprint Only  
2: Call Guard (On/Off)  
3: Data Roam Guard (Always Ask/Never Ask)  
9: Launch Pad  
1: Up Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
5: Send Message  
8: Web  
11: Scheduler  
14: Display  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
7: My Content  
10: Voice Memo  
13: Calculator  
16: Missed Alerts  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
9: Voice Service  
12: Alarms  
15: Ringer Type  
17: Send Quick Text  
2: Down Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
5: Send Message  
8: Web  
11: Scheduler  
14: Display  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
7: My Content  
10: Voice Memo  
13: Calculator  
16: Missed Alerts  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
9: Voice Service  
12: Alarms  
15: Ringer Type  
17: Send Quick Text  
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3: Left Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
5: Send Message  
8: Web  
11: Scheduler  
14: Display  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
7: My Content  
10: Voice Memo  
13: Calculator  
16: Missed Alerts  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
9: Voice Service  
12: Alarms  
15: Ringer Type  
17: Send Quick Text  
4: Right Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
5: Send Message  
8: Web  
11: Scheduler  
14: Display  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
7: My Content  
10: Voice Memo  
13: Calculator  
16: Missed Alerts  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
9: Voice Service  
12: Alarms  
15: Ringer Type  
17: Send Quick Text  
0: Others  
1: Call Setup  
1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off)  
2: Contact Match (On/Off)  
3: Restriction  
1: Outgoing Call (Allow all / Contacts only / Special# only)  
4: Call Answer  
1: Any key  
2: Talk key  
3: Flip open  
5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) (Yes/No)  
2: Language  
1: English  
2: Español  
3: Airplane Mode (On/Off)  
4: Location (On/Off)  
5: Key Guard (On/Off)  
6: Audio Routing  
1: Normal  
2: Headset Only  
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7: TTY Mode  
1: TTY OFF  
4: TTY Full  
2: TTY + Hear  
3: TTY + Talk  
8: Update Phone SW  
*: Phone Info  
1: Phone Number  
3: Version  
2: Icon Glossary  
4: Advanced  
MY CONTENT  
1: Games  
1: Get New Games  
2: Ringers  
2: My Content Manager Games  
2: My Content Manager Ringers  
2: My Content Manager Screen Saver  
2: My Content Manager Applications  
2: My Content Manager Messaging  
1: Get New Ringers  
3: Screen Savers  
1: Get New Screen Saver  
4: Applications  
1: Get New Applications  
5: Messaging  
1: Get New Messaging  
CONTACTS  
1: Find  
2: Add New Entry  
3: Speed Dial #s  
4: Group  
1:Unassigned  
3: Friends  
5: VIPs  
2: Family  
4: Colleague  
6: Empty  
5: My Name Card  
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6: Wireless Backup  
(Before subscribing)  
1: Subscribe (Yes/No)  
2: Learn More  
(After subscribing)  
1: Alert (On/Off)  
4: Learn More  
2: View Status  
5: Unsubscribe  
3: Troubleshoot  
7: Services  
1: Account Info  
2: Customer Service  
3: Dir Assist  
4: Sprint Operator  
5: Sprint Voice Command  
IN USE MENU  
Select Options (right softkey) to display the following options:  
1: Key Mute  
4: Call History  
7: Messaging  
0: Phone Info  
2: Turn Speaker On  
5: Contacts  
8: Voice Memo  
3: Set Whisper  
6: 3-Way Call  
9: Tools  
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Section 1  
Getting Started  
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Section 1A  
Setting Up Service  
In This Section  
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.  
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Getting Started With Sprint Service  
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated  
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably  
activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your  
phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you  
need to do is unlock it.  
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the activation  
card included with your phone.  
Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:  
1. Press  
to turn the phone on.  
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2. Select Unlock (  
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,  
the code is not visible as you type.)  
To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the  
softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right  
of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change  
according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if  
there is no corresponding action available.  
Note:  
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:  
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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 voicemail  
and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.  
To set up your voicemail:  
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1. From standby mode, press and hold  
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2. Follow the system prompts to:  
Record your name announcement.  
Record your greeting.  
Create your personalized passcode.  
Change your personal options.  
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch  
Message Access (a feature that lets you access  
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messages simply by pressing and holding  
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bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).  
Voicemail Passcode  
Note:  
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your  
voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your  
voicemail passcode.  
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using  
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Sprint Account Passwords  
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your  
personal account information, your voicemail account, and  
your Sprint Vision® account. To ensure that no one else has  
access to your information, you will need to create passwords  
to protect your privacy.  
Account Password  
If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password  
to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint  
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last  
four digits of your Social Security number.  
If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the  
invoice for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account  
password at www.sprint.com.  
Voicemail Password  
You'll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you  
page 174 for more information on your voicemail password.  
Sprint Vision Password  
With your M300 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a  
Sprint Vision password. This optional password may be used  
to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to  
protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.  
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on  
to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at  
1-888-211-4727.  
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Getting Help  
You can go online to:  
Access your account information.  
Check your minutes used (depending on your  
Sprint service plan).  
Learn more about the Sprint National Network and other  
great products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers,  
screen savers, and more.  
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint online billing  
and automatic payment.  
Purchase accessories.  
Shop for the latest phones.  
View and pay your bill.  
View available Sprint service plans and options.  
Reaching Sprint Customer Service  
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:  
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Shift  
Press  
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Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com.  
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)  
or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers).  
Write to us at:  
Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077, London, KY 40742.  
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Receiving Automated Billing Information  
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to billing  
information. This information includes: balance due,  
payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the  
number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle.  
To access automated billing information:  
GHI  
Shift  
4
Press  
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This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
Sprint 411  
You have access to a variety of services and information  
through Sprint 411, 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 (Name, Address, and City/State) and the operator can  
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.  
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will also  
be billed for the airtime.  
To call Sprint 411:  
GHI  
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4
Press  
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Sprint Operator Services  
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when placing  
collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone  
calling card or third party.  
To access Sprint Operator Services:  
0Next  
Press  
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For more information or to see the latest in products and  
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.  
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Section 2  
Your Phone  
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Section 2A  
Your Phone: The Basics  
In This Section  
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.  
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Front View of Your Phone  
1. Speaker  
2. Display Screen  
15. Menu/OK Key  
3. Navigation Key  
4. Left Softkey  
14. Right Softkey  
5. TALK Key  
13. END (Power) Key  
6. Voicemail Key  
7. Numeric Keypad  
12. BACK (Clear) Key  
11. Space/Pound Key  
8. Shift/Asterisk Key  
9. Microphone  
10. Plus Code  
Dialing Key  
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Key Functions  
1. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the  
different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.  
2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to  
operate your phone, such as the call status, the  
contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery  
strength.  
3. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu  
options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.  
Press Up to access Missed Alerts.  
Press Down to access My Content.  
Press Left to launch Send Message.  
Press Right to launch Web.  
(Keys can be reassigned to create customized  
shortcuts.)  
4. Left Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu  
items corresponding to the bottom left line on the  
display screen.  
5. TALK Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call  
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.  
6. Voicemail Key allows you to quickly access your  
voicemail. Press and hold this key for two seconds to  
automatically dial your voicemail’s phone number.  
7. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters,  
and characters.  
8. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for  
calling features. In the text entry mode, press this key to  
change the capitalization mode.  
9. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly  
when you are speaking to them.  
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10. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the  
international access code for the country in which you  
are located (for instance, 011 for international calls  
placed from the United States).  
11. Space/Pound Key enters the pound [#] character for  
calling features. In the text entry mode, press this key to  
enter a space.  
12. BACK (Clear) Key deletes characters from the display  
while in text entry mode. When in a menu, press the  
BACK key to return to the previous menu. This key also  
allows you to return to the previous screen in a  
Sprint Vision session.  
13. END (Power) Key ends a call. Press and hold this key for  
two seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the  
main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and  
then cancels your input. When you receive an incoming  
call, press this key to enter silent mode and mute the  
ringer.  
14. Right Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or  
menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on  
the display screen. It also provides quick access to your  
phone contacts list.  
15. Menu/OK Key allows you to access the menu screen. It  
also allows you to accept choices offered when  
navigating through a menu.  
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Exterior Phone Features  
6. Headset Jack  
5. Camera Key  
1. Camera  
2. Volume Key  
3. External LCD  
4. Power/Accessory  
Interface Connector  
1. Camera allows you take a picture of whatever is in front  
of the phone’s line of sight.  
2. Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in  
standby mode (with the phone open) 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. To mute the ringer during an incoming  
call, press the volume key up or down.  
3. External LCD displays the time in either a digital or  
analog clock format.  
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4. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to  
connect a power cable and optional accessories such as  
a USB cable or a hands-free headset for convenient,  
hands-free conversations.  
5. Camera Key allows you to take pictures when in camera  
mode.  
6. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset  
for convenient, hands-free conversations.  
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Viewing the Display Screen  
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information  
about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the  
symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:  
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the  
main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.  
Tip:  
Indicates that your Sprint Vision connection  
is active.  
Indicates that you are sending information.  
Indicates that you are receiving information.  
Indicates that your Sprint Vision connection  
is dormant or inactive.  
Indicates that position location is active.  
Indicates that position location is inactive.  
Indicates that your phone is in Web security mode.  
Indicates that your phone is in a roaming area.  
Indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric  
pages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)  
messages waiting. Press  
briefly to see a list of  
pending messages or press and hold to dial your  
voicemail box.  
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Indicates that there is an unread message in  
your Inbox.  
Indicates that the text message has been read.  
Indicates that there is an unread urgent message  
in your Inbox.  
Indicates that you have read the urgent message.  
Indicates that there is an unread URL message.  
Indicates that you have read the URL message.  
Indicates that there is an unread urgent URL  
message.  
Indicates that you have read the urgent URL  
message.  
Indicates that the message was sent.  
X
Indicates that the message failed to be sent.  
Indicates that you have a message pending.  
Indicates that your message has been delivered.  
Indicates that the message is a draft.  
Indicates that there is an unread Text VoiceSMS  
message in your Inbox.  
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Indicates that the Text VoiceSMS message has been  
read.  
Indicates that there is a new SMS Voice message in  
your Inbox.  
Indicates that you have listened to the SMS Voice  
message.  
Indicates that your message is locked.  
Indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode.  
Indicates that the TTY option is on.  
Indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set  
and the vibrate option is checked.  
Indicates that the ringer is set at a level  
between 1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected.  
Indicates that your phone’s ringer is turned off and  
the vibrate option is enabled.  
Indicates that your ringer is turned off and the  
vibrate option is not enabled.  
Indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.  
Indicates your phone is in use and a call is in  
progress.  
Indicates that your phone cannot find a signal.  
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Displays your current signal strength. The more  
lines you have, the stronger your signal.  
Indicates your current battery charge strength.  
(Icon shown fully charged in idle mode.)  
Indicates your current battery charge strength.  
(Icon shown fully discharged in idle mode.)  
Indicates that the camera is enabled.  
Indicates that the self-timer function is enabled.  
With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of  
time is required prior to taking a picture.  
Indicates that the brightness has been set  
manually.  
+
indicates that the white balance setting  
automatically adjusts for the conditions.  
-
Indicates that the white balance has been set to  
Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or movies  
outdoors on bright sunny days.  
Indicates that the white balance has been set to  
Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or  
movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.  
Indicates that the white balance has been set to  
Tungsten. This is used for taking pictures or  
movies indoors under normal lighting  
conditions.  
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Indicates that the white balance has been set to  
Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures or  
movies indoors under fluorescent lighting  
conditions.  
+
-
Indicates that the white balance has been set to  
+
Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors  
or outdoors using your own custom settings.  
Indicates that a picture has been assigned a  
+
function. An example may be Picture ID, Screen  
Saver, or Incoming Call.  
Indicates that a picture has been saved to your  
phone.  
Indicates that a picture has been uploaded to an  
online album or folder.  
Indicates that a picture has been downloaded from  
an online album or folder.  
Indicates that Bluetooth technology is active and  
enabled.  
Indicates that Bluetooth device is connected.  
Indicates that Wireless Backup is in progress.  
Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by  
letting you know when you’re off the Sprint National  
Network. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling  
Your Roaming Experience, on page 93.)  
Note:  
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Features of Your Phone  
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The M300 by  
Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also  
offers many significant features and service options. The  
following list previews some of those features and provides  
page numbers where you can find out more:  
Dual band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and  
receive calls while on the Sprint National Network and to  
roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital  
networks where Sprint has implemented roaming  
and SMS Voice Messaging (page 186) provide quick and  
convenient messaging capabilities.  
Sprint Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by  
speaking someone’s name or the digits of that person’s  
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can  
be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are.  
Additional charges may apply.  
The Contacts list can store a total of 299 phone numbers,  
with each contacts entry containing a maximum of  
The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information  
management features to help you manage your busy  
Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in  
connection with location-based services that may be  
available in the future (page 67).  
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Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor  
the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without  
opening the phone.  
T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one  
Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two  
keypresses (page 45).  
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Turning Your Phone On and Off  
Turning Your Phone On  
To turn your phone on:  
Press and release  
.
Once your phone is on, it may display a “Looking for Service”  
screen, which indicates your phone is searching for a signal  
from Sprint. When your phone does finds a signal, it  
automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state.  
At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving  
calls.  
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of  
searching, a Power Save 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).  
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power  
when you are in an area where there is no signal.  
Note:  
Turning Your Phone Off  
To turn your phone off:  
Press and hold  
for two seconds until you see the  
powering-down animation on the display screen.  
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the  
battery is charging).  
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger  
Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved  
batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use  
a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-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!  
can be 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.  
Battery Capacity  
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It  
allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.  
The battery provides up to 3.2 hours of continuous digital talk  
time.  
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon  
blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk  
time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers  
down.  
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,  
Bluetooth, and browser use will affect the battery’s talk and  
standby times.  
Note:  
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and  
charge the battery before it runs out of power.  
Tip:  
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Installing the Battery  
To install the Li-Ion battery:  
1. Pressing down on the release (1), remove the battery  
cover (located on the back of the phone) by sliding it in  
the direction of the arrow (2).  
2. Carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone.  
3. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs  
on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the  
phone, making sure to line up the gold contacts (3).  
4. Gently press down on the battery until it snaps into  
place (4).  
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5. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and sliding the  
cover up until it snaps into place (5).  
Removing the Battery  
To remove the Li-Ion battery:  
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from “Installing the Battery” on  
2. Grip the battery from the side (1) and lift it up and  
out (2).  
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Be careful not to damage the contact pins during this  
process.  
Caution!  
Charging the Battery  
Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be  
charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your  
phone.  
It is recommended that you completely charge your battery  
before first 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  
shuts off and you will lose all the information you were just  
working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level,  
glance at the battery charge indicator located in the  
upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the  
battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon (  
blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.  
)
Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel charger,  
or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.  
Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage  
to your phone and void the warranty.  
Warning:  
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Using the Phone Charger  
To use the phone charger provided with your phone:  
Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s  
power interface connector and the other end into an  
electrical outlet.  
A charging icon located in the top right corner of the  
outside LCD lets you know the battery is charging.  
An onscreen indicator lets you know that the battery  
is charged.  
It takes about three hours to fully recharge a completely  
rundown (discharged) battery.  
Note:  
Display Screen  
Interface  
Connector  
Incorrect  
+
Correct  
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UL Certified Phone Charger  
The phone charger for this phone has met UL 1310 safety  
requirements. Please adhere to the following safety  
instructions per UL guidelines.  
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY  
LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE  
PROPERTY DAMAGE.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR CONNECTION  
TO A SUPPLY NOT IN THE U.S.A., USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG  
ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER  
OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY  
ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT  
POSITION.  
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Navigating Through Phone Menus  
The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll  
through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right  
of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all  
times.  
To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key  
up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings,  
you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu  
by pressing the navigation key right or left.  
For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your Phone’s  
Selecting Menu Items  
As you navigate through the menu using the navigation key  
MENU  
OK  
(
), menu options are highlighted. Select any numbered  
option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the  
phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by highlighting  
MENU  
OK  
it and pressing  
.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:  
MENU  
OK  
1. Select Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
JKL  
5
2. Select Call History by pressing  
or by highlighting it  
MENU  
OK  
and pressing  
.
2
3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing  
or by highlighting  
MENU  
OK  
it and pressing  
. (If you have received any calls, they  
are displayed on the screen.)  
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into  
“Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls.”  
Note:  
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To select Menu, press the Menu key. To select menu options  
(such as Settings on the previous page), highlight the option  
and press OK. (If the menu options are numbered, you may  
also select an option simply by pressing the corresponding  
number key.)  
Note:  
Backing Up Within a Menu  
To go to the previous menu:  
Press  
To return to standby mode:  
Press  
.
BACK  
.
Displaying Your Phone Number  
Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can  
remind you.  
To display your phone number:  
Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info  
> Phone Number. (Your phone  
number and other information  
about your phone and account  
will be displayed.)  
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Making and Answering Calls  
Holding Your Phone  
Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the  
phone, it is important not to block the reception path  
accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is  
achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located near the  
base of your phone next to the microphone.  
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Making Calls  
Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from  
any landline phone. Just enter the number, press  
you’re on your way to clear calls.  
, and  
To make a call using your keypad:  
1. Make sure your phone is on.  
2. Enter a phone number from standby mode.  
(If you make a mistake while dialing, press  
to erase  
BACK  
one digit at a time. Press and hold  
entire number.)  
to erase the  
BACK  
3. Press  
. (To make a call when you are roaming and  
1
Call Guard is enabled, press  
and then  
. See  
4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.  
To redial your previous call, press TALK twice.  
Tip:  
You can also place calls from your phone by using the  
Contacts menu (page 107), Sprint Voice Command  
(page 215), speed dialing numbers from your  
Contacts (page 44), using Voice Dial (page 129), and using  
your Call History listings (page 102).  
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Dialing Options  
When you enter numbers in standby mode, select  
Options (  
) to see the following dialing options.  
To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button.  
(1) Dial dials the number or digits displayed.  
(2) Send Msg allows you to send text messages, picture  
messages, or SMS Voice messages, with attachments to  
the number being dialed.  
(3) Save Enter a seven- or ten-digit number (phone  
number and area code) and select Options (  
) > Save to  
save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a  
(4) Find Enter a digit or string of digits and select  
Options (  
) > Find to display Contacts entries that  
(5) Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause (the phone  
waits for user input). To continue dialing, you must press  
(6) 2sec Pause allows you to enter a two-second pause. The  
phone will pause, then continue dialing without any  
additional keys being pressed. (See “Dialing and Saving  
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Answering Calls  
To answer an incoming call:  
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,  
incoming calls go to voicemail.)  
2. Press  
to answer an incoming call. (Depending on  
your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming  
calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number  
information.)  
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following  
ways:  
The phone rings and/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.  
If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options are also  
displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding  
softkey button.  
Answer to answer the call.  
Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.  
To quiet the ringer, press the back, end, or volume key.  
Tip:  
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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled  
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming  
charges when making or receiving calls while outside the  
Sprint National Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling  
Your Roaming Experience for more information about  
roaming.  
To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:  
Guard” on page 97 for additional information.)  
When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to  
voicemail.  
Note:  
Ending a Call  
To disconnect a call when you are finished:  
Close the phone or press  
.
Missed Call Notification  
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is  
displayed on your screen.  
To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:  
MENU  
OK  
Highlight the entry and press  
(To dial the phone number,  
.
press  
.)  
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To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:  
1. Select Menu > Call History > Missed Calls.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press  
.
Calling Emergency Numbers  
9 WXYZ  
1
1
You can place calls to 911 (dial  
and press  
),  
even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.  
When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically  
enters Emergency mode.  
Note:  
During an emergency call, select Options (  
) to display your  
options. To select an option, highlight it using the navigation  
MENU  
OK  
key and press  
.
Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the  
phone is locked).  
To close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is  
unlocked), press  
.
BACK  
Select Options (right softkey)> Phone Info & Phone Number to  
display your phone number during an emergency call.  
Tip:  
To exit Emergency mode:  
1. Press  
to end a 911 call.  
Space  
Shift  
2. Press  
until Emergency mode is exited.  
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In-Call Options  
Selecting Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of  
features you may use during the course of a call. To select an  
option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight  
MENU  
OK  
the option and press  
. The following options are available  
through the Options menu:  
Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone  
near your ear during monitor use.  
Warning!  
(1) Key Mute/Unmute allows you to mute the microphone  
on your phone so the caller is unable to hear any sound.  
(2) Turn Speaker On enables the speakerphone feature.  
(3) Set Whisper increases the microphone to its maximum  
level. During a call turn on Set Whisper when speaking  
softly or when the caller cannot hear your voice clearly.  
This mode is useful in meetings or public places.  
(4) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming,  
Missed, and Recent calls. You can also erase the logs from  
this menu.  
(5) Contacts accesses the Contacts menu.  
(6) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at  
the same time. (For more information, see “Making a  
(7) Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options.  
(8) Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from  
your conversation. (For more information, see “Managing  
(9) Tools accesses the Tools menu options.  
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(0) Phone Info displays the following  
menu options:  
(1) Phone Number  
(2) Icon Glossary  
(3) Version  
(4) Advanced  
During a call, the left softkey button  
(
) functions as the Mute button.  
1. Press it to Mute the phone’s microphone for privacy.  
While muted, the Mute icon (  
) is displayed on the  
upper-left of the main display screen.  
2. Press it again to Unmute the phone.  
End-of-Call Options  
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number  
that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the  
duration of the call are displayed. The right softkey (  
)
displays the Next > Save option. Select this option if you wish  
to add the new number to your Contacts. (see below.)  
After you are done making a call to or receiving a call from a  
phone number that is already in your Contacts, the entry  
name, phone number, and the duration of the call are  
displayed.  
Select Next (  
) to select either:  
Call Again: to redial the last received phone number.  
Send Message: to send the contact a message.  
Save: to add the new number to your Contacts list.  
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The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified  
as No ID or Restricted.  
Note:  
Saving a Phone Number  
The Contacts list can store a maximum of 299 phone  
numbers in total, with each contact entry containing a  
maximum of 5 phone numbers. Each entry’s name can  
contain up to 20 characters.  
Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries  
alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using  
To save a number from standby mode:  
MENU  
OK  
1. Enter a phone number and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press  
.
The New Entry screen is not displayed for the first entry saved  
in the Contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first  
number in the Contacts.  
Note:  
If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find  
screen. Locate the desired contact and add the number to the  
selected entry.  
3. Use your navigation key to select  
a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager,  
MENU  
OK  
or Others) and press  
.
4. Enter a name for the entry using  
the numeric keys. Type in the first  
character and then press  
to  
select the desired entry method  
T9(English), Alpha, Symbol, or Number. (See “Entering  
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MENU  
OK  
5. When you have finished entering the name, press  
to return to the Contacts entry.  
6. Select Done (  
) to save the entry. You are then  
notified if the number was successfully added.  
Finding a Phone Number  
You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that  
contain a specific string of numbers.  
To find a phone number:  
1. While in standby mode, enter three or more of the last  
digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you  
enter, the more specific the search becomes.)  
2. Select Options (  
) > Find. (All Contacts entries  
matching the entered numbers will be displayed.)  
3. To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone  
MENU  
OK  
number you entered, highlight the entry and press  
To dial the number, press  
.
.
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses  
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with  
automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing.  
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:  
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There are two types of pauses available  
on your phone:  
Hard Pause sends the next set of  
numbers in your Contacts entry  
only after you press  
. This is  
indicated with a P within the  
number sequence.  
2-sec Pause automatically sends the  
next set of numbers after two seconds. This is indicated  
with a T within the number sequence.  
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and  
combine both two-second and hard pauses.  
Note:  
To save phone numbers with pauses:  
1. Enter the phone number.  
2. Select Options (  
) and select either Hard Pause or 2sec  
Pause.  
3. Enter additional numbers.  
MENU  
OK  
4. Press  
.
– or –  
Select Options (  
) > Save to save the number in your  
Contacts.  
When dialing a number with a hard pause, press Talk to send  
the next set of numbers.  
Note  
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Plus (+) Code Dialing  
When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code  
Dialing to automatically enter the international access code  
for your location (for example, 011 for international calls  
placed from the United States).  
To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:  
0Next  
1. Press and hold  
until a “+” appears on your phone  
+
display.  
2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling  
and press . (The access code for international dialing  
will automatically be dialed, followed by the country  
code and phone number.)  
Dialing From the Contacts List  
To dial directly from a Contacts entry:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find.  
Select Contacts (right softkey) to list entries.  
Shortcut:  
2. Highlight the entry you want to call and press  
.
– or –  
To dial another number from the entry, highlight the  
MENU  
OK  
name and press  
, and then highlight the number  
you wish to call and press  
.
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Using Speed Dialing  
You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial  
memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as  
pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial  
speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2–9 or two  
keypresses for locations 10–99.  
To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2-9:  
Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately  
two seconds. The display confirms that the number has  
been dialed when it shows the name and number of the  
speed dial.  
To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99:  
1. Press the first digit.  
2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two  
seconds. The display confirms that the number has been  
dialed when it shows the name and number of the  
speed dial.  
Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming.  
When you are roaming off the Sprint National Network, you  
must always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).  
Note:  
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Entering Text  
Selecting a Character Input Mode  
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters,  
punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to  
enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or  
when using Sprint Mail and SMS Text Messaging).  
If the character modes do not appear after pressing the right  
softkey, try entering a single character in the entry field and  
then pressing the right softkey again.  
Tip:  
To change the character input mode:  
1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,  
press Options (  
) to change the character input  
mode.  
2. Select one of the following options:  
T9(English) to enter text using a predictive text  
entering system that reduces the number of keys  
that need to be pressed while entering a word  
(see page 47). This mode allows you to enter words  
with only one keystroke per letter.  
Alpha to cycle through the alpha characters  
associated with the letters on the keypad  
Symbol to enter symbols such as punctuation marks  
Number to enter numbers by pressing the numbers  
Preset Msg to enter preprogrammed messages (see  
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Recent Msg to enter a message from a list of  
previous messages.  
Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 51).  
Text Options to configure text features such as  
Auto-Capital, Used Word Dic., Display Cand.,  
Prediction Start, Dual Language, and Insert-Space  
When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter  
capitalization (abc >Abc >ABC) used on the current character.  
Tip:  
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input  
T9 Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by allowing  
you to key in any character using single keystrokes. (To select  
the T9(English) mode when entering text, see “Selecting a  
Character Input Mode” on page 46.)  
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive  
built-in word database and creates a suitable word. (The  
word may change as you type.)  
To enter a word using T9(English) Text Input:  
1. Select the T9(English) character input mode. (See  
“Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 46.)  
When entering text in this mode, press the * (Shift) key to  
change letter capitalization (T9word >T9Word >T9WORD)  
used on the current word.  
Tip:  
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2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a  
word. As an example, to enter the word “Bill”:  
Shift  
Press  
until the text input mode has cycled to  
T9Word. This keeps the word with only an initial  
uppercase.  
2
GHI  
JKL  
JKL  
5
5
4
Press  
). (If you make a mistake,  
to erase a single character. Press and hold  
to delete an entire entry.)  
press  
BACK  
BACK  
Text prediction begins providing a list of possible choices if  
both the Text Options > Display Candidate feature is enabled,  
and three or more characters are entered.  
Tip:  
Since the T9 prediction listing starts at three letters, when  
working with two letters, use the (0) key to begin cycling  
through possible two-letter choices. If, as an example, you  
type the word Go (keys 4 and 6), T9 prediction might provide  
the word In, but by pressing the (0) key you can cycle through  
to the next possible word choice, which is Go.  
Note:  
Space  
3. To accept a word and insert a space, press  
.
If the word you want is not displayed after you have entered  
0Next  
all the letters, press  
selections.  
to scroll through additional word  
+
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Entering Characters Using Alpha Mode  
To enter characters using Alpha Mode (multi-tap key entry):  
1. Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input  
When entering text in this mode, press the * (Shift) key to  
change letter capitalization (abc >Abc >ABC) used on the  
current character.  
Tip:  
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the  
desired letter is displayed. For example, to enter the  
2
GHI  
JKL  
5
4
word “Bill,” press  
twice,  
three times,  
three  
JKL  
5
times, and  
three times again).  
(If you make a mistake, press  
to erase a single  
to delete an entire entry.)  
BACK  
character. Press and hold  
BACK  
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.  
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Characters scroll in the following order (lowercase characters  
shown in parentheses):  
Accented characters are available only if the Dual Language  
text option is set to Spanish.  
Note:  
PQRS  
1
7
. ,@ 1 ? ! * # /  
P Q R S 7 (p q r s 7)  
T U V 8 Ú Ü (t u v 8 ú ü)  
W X Y Z 9 (w x y z 9)  
Shift (Toggles the case)  
0
2
8
TUV  
A B C 2 Á Ã Ç (a b c 2 á ã ç)  
D E F 3 É (d e f 3 é)  
G H I 4 Í (g h i 4 í)  
9 WXYZ  
DEF  
3
GHI  
Shift  
4
0Next  
+
JKL  
5
J K L 5 (j k l 5)  
Space  
MNO  
6
M N O 6 Ó Ñ (m n o 6 ó ñ)  
Space  
When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on  
the same key, wait a few seconds for the cursor to move to  
the right automatically, and then select the next letter.  
Tip:  
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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  
Candidate and Prediction Start text options are enabled, the  
available word choices presented are from both language  
sets (English/Spanish).  
To enter characters in dual language mode:  
1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,  
press the Options (  
) > Text Options > Dual Language.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Spanish and press  
To disable dual language mode:  
1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,  
press the Options (  
) > Text Options > Dual Language.  
MENU  
.
2. Select None and press  
OK  
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset  
Messages, and Recent Messages  
To enter numbers:  
Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key.  
To enter symbols:  
Input Mode” on page 46.) To enter a symbol, press the  
appropriate key indicated on the display.  
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To enter emoticons (“smileys”):  
Select the Emoticons mode and press the  
To enter preset messages:  
MENU  
OK  
2. Scroll to the desired preset message and press  
.
Preset messages make composing text messages even easier  
by allowing you to select from a list of preset messages, such  
as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized preset  
message of your own. (For more information on preset  
69.)  
Note:  
To enter recent messages:  
1. Select the Recent Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character  
MENU  
OK  
2. Scroll to the desired message and press  
.
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Setting Text Options  
The Text Options menu allows you to specify more  
automated features during the text entry process. These  
options can help streamline the text entry process by  
correcting for capitalization, spelling, spacing, and  
completing the most commonly entered words for you.  
To specify text options:  
1. Select the Text Options mode and then use your  
navigation key to scroll down the list and activate the  
desired text entry options:  
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.  
Used Word Dic. allows you to use the entire static  
database (included) plus learn and promote new  
frequently used words.  
Display Cand. allows the phone to display predicted  
words, either one at a time or as a list.  
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 3rd, 4th, or 5th  
letters.  
Dual Language allows you to select word candidates  
to display in English only (None) or in English and  
Spanish (Spanish).  
Insert-Space allows you to turn on or off the ability to  
insert a space automatically after a word is selected  
from the candidate list.  
2. When you have completed making your changes to  
these options, select Close (  
) to go back to the  
previous screen.  
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Section 2B  
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings  
In This Section  
Using the menu options available on your phone, you can  
customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way  
you want it to. This section describes how you can 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.  
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Display Settings  
Changing the Text Greeting  
The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed  
on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to  
keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter  
your own custom greeting.  
To display or change your greeting:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Greeting > Custom.  
2. Enter a custom greeting by using your keypad and press  
MENU  
OK  
existing greeting one character at a time, press  
. To  
BACK  
erase the entire greeting, press and hold  
.)  
BACK  
Changing the Brightness  
You can adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your  
surroundings.  
To adjust the display’s contrast:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Brightness.  
2. Press your navigation key left or right to select Lowest,  
MENU  
OK  
Low, Med, High, or Highest, and press  
.
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Changing the Backlight Time Length  
The backlight setting lets you select how long the main  
display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress.  
To change the main display setting:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight >  
Main Display.  
2. Select Always on, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds, or  
MENU  
OK  
Dim Only, and press  
.
To change the keypad setting:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Keypad.  
2. Select Always on, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds, or  
MENU  
OK  
Off, and press  
.
Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby  
times.  
Note:  
To activate the Power Save Mode:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Pwr Save  
Mode.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select On or Off, and press  
.
To change the contrast setting:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight >  
Sub Contrast.  
2. Press your navigation key left or right to select Lowest,  
MENU  
OK  
Low, Med, High, or Highest, and press  
.
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Changing the Display Screen  
Your phone offers options for what you see on the main  
display screen while powering on or off and when in standby  
mode.  
To change the display screen:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver > Main  
LCD.  
2. Select Preset Image, My Content, or My Albums and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Choose an image and press  
to assign it as a screen  
saver.  
Changing the External LCD Screen  
Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to be displayed  
on the external LCD screen in either an analog or digital  
mode.  
To change the external LCD Screen:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver > External  
LCD.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Preset Image or Main LCD Pic and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Choose an image and press  
to assign it as a screen  
saver.  
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Changing the Phone’s Menu Style  
Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on  
your display screen.  
To select the display’s menu style:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Menu Style.  
2. Select Grid style 1, or Grid style 2 to view each main menu  
item as a single screen icon, or List style to view the main  
MENU  
OK  
menu as a list, and press  
.
Changing the Dialing Font Color and Style  
You can customize your phone’s display font by selecting a  
color scheme or style to reflect your personality.  
To change the dialing font color or style:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Color.  
2. Select Basic, Rainbow, Monochrome, or Hyphenate and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
Rainbow makes each digit of a number a different color;  
Monochrome assigns a single color to an entire number.  
Note:  
3. Select Done (  
) to apply the change.  
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Changing the Dialing Font Size  
This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance  
when dialing phone numbers.  
To change the dialing font size:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Size.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Large, Medium, or Small and press  
.
Sound Settings  
Ringer Types  
Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.  
You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries,  
types of calls, and types of messages.  
Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your  
phone.  
Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard  
ringer types and familiar music.  
Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without  
disturbing others.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls  
Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you  
to customize your ring and volume settings. These options  
allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.  
To select a ringer type for voice calls:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >  
Voice Calls.  
2. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID.  
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3. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents  
MENU  
OK  
and press  
. (The list of ringers or videos is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
4. Use your navigation key (  
) to scroll through the  
available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you  
highlight each option.  
MENU  
OK  
5. Press  
to assign the desired ringer.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages  
To select a ringer type for messages:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >  
Messages.  
2. Select Voicemail, Text Message or Picture Mail.  
3. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents  
MENU  
OK  
and press  
. (The list of preprogrammed ringers is  
displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
4. Use your navigation key (  
) to scroll through the list  
of available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you  
highlight each option.  
MENU  
OK  
5. Press  
to assign a ringer.  
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Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events  
To select a ringer type for scheduled events:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Schedule.  
2. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents  
MENU  
OK  
and press  
. (The list of preprogrammed ringers is  
displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Use your navigation key (  
) to scroll through the  
available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you  
highlight each option.  
MENU  
OK  
4. Press  
to assign the desired ringer.  
Selecting a Ringer Type for Roam Ringer  
To select a ringer type for roam ringer:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >  
Roam Ringer.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Normal or Distinctive and press  
.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings  
You can manually adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit  
your needs and your environment.  
To adjust the phone’s ringer volume:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume > Ringer.  
2. Use the navigation key to select the ringer setting Ringer  
off, 1-Beep, or Level 1 - 8.  
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MENU  
OK  
3. Press  
to select Always Vibrate if you wish the phone  
to vibrate in addition to ringing at the selected volume  
setting.  
4. Select Done (  
).  
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:  
To adjust your phone’s other volume settings:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume.  
2. Select Speakerphone, Text Message, Picture Mail,  
MENU  
OK  
Voicemail, Alarms, or App. Volume and press  
.
3. Use the navigation key to select Ringer Volume (to use  
the ringer volume setting).  
—or—  
Use the navigation key to select Separate Volume (to use  
a volume setting that is different from the ringer  
volume setting).  
MENU  
OK  
4. Press  
to select Always Vibrate if you wish the phone  
to vibrate in addition ringing at the selected volume  
setting.  
5. Select Done (  
).  
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Selecting a Key Tone  
Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the  
audible tones accompanying a keypress. (Longer tone lengths  
may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or  
other automated systems.)  
To select a key tone:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Tone Type and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Select DTMF, Xylophone, or Simple and press  
.
Selecting a Key Tone Level/Volume  
Your phone allows you to set the desired volume level of the  
key tones.  
To set the key tone volume level:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Tone Level and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Use the navigation key (  
) until you hear the desired  
MENU  
OK  
tone level (Keytone off or Level 1 - 8) and press  
.
Key Tone Length  
The key tone length allows you to choose between short or  
long tones when pressing a key. Longer tone lengths may be  
better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other  
automated systems.  
To set the key tone length:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone >  
Tone Length.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Short or Long and press  
.
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Alert Notification  
Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you  
change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when  
the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or  
when a call has been connected.  
To enable or disable alert sounds:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts.  
2. Select Minute Beep, Service, Connect, Sig. Fade Tone, or  
MENU  
OK  
Power On/Off and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Select On or Off and press  
.
If Power On/Off is selected, choose On or Off and press OK.  
Note:  
Silence All  
There may be times when you need to silence your phone  
entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all  
sounds without turning your phone off.  
To activate Silence All:  
With the phone open, press and hold the volume  
key down in standby mode. (The screen will display  
“Silence All.”)  
To deactivate Silence All:  
Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired  
volume level.  
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TTS  
TTS (Text to Speech) allows you to have the menu items read  
aloud as they are selected. When TTS is enabled, the key tone  
sound will be turned off.  
To enable TTS:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > TTS > TTS Mode.  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
To disable TTS:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > TTS > TTS Mode.  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Off and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
To change the TTS volume:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > TTS > TTS Volume.  
2. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
MENU  
OK  
desired volume level and press  
.
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Location Settings  
Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in  
connection with location-based services.  
The Location feature allows the network to detect your  
position. Turning Location off will hide your location from  
everyone except 911.  
Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your  
position using GPS technology, making some Sprint  
applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off  
will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except  
911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell  
site serving your call. No application or service may use your  
location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced  
911 is not available in all areas.  
Note:  
To enable your phone’s Location feature:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Location. (The Location  
disclaimer is displayed.)  
2. Read the disclaimer and select OK (  
) to note your  
acceptance of the conditions.  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select On or Off 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 on the main display screen.  
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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.  
Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even  
faster and 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 canned messages, to  
name just a few.  
Setting Message Alerts  
When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your  
phone notify you by playing an audible alert.  
To hear an alert when you receive a new message:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Message Alerts.  
2. Select Alert Volume, Alert Type, or Reminder and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
3. Select an option to change (Voicemail, Text Message or  
MENU  
OK  
Picture Mail) and press  
.
4. Choose your preferred settings and select Done (  
) to  
accept your changes and return to the previous screen.  
If you need Help with any of the information on these  
screens, select Info (  
).  
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Setting Message Reminders  
When new messages arrive, you can choose to ignore them  
and set the phone to periodically remind you of them by  
playing an audible alert at a set interval.  
To hear a reminder alert for unread messages:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Message Alerts >  
Reminder.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Off, Once, or Every 2 min and press  
.
Deleting Old Messages  
You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever  
you like, or you can have your phone delete them  
automatically for you when your phone's message memory  
becomes full.  
To automatically delete read messages:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Auto Erase.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Yes or No and press  
.
Managing Preset Messages  
Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages to help  
make sending text messages faster and easier. These  
messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and  
“Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your  
needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list  
(up to 20 messages total).  
To edit or delete an existing preset message:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages.  
(The list of preset messages is displayed.)  
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2. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and  
select Edit (  
– or –  
Highlight a preset message, select Options(  
), and  
then select Erase to delete the selected message. Select  
Yes to confirm. (Select Noto cancel the deletion.)  
To add a new preset message:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages.  
(The list of preset messages is displayed.)  
2. To add a new message, select an empty message  
location, and select Add new (  
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added to the beginning of the list.)  
).  
Text Message Settings  
Text Message settings allow you to configure the options  
associated with a text messages sent from your phone. These  
options include:  
Save in Outbox - allows you to save a copy of a sent  
message in your outbox.  
The Save in Outbox parameters can also be accessed by  
navigating to Menu > Messaging > Settings > Save in Outbox.  
Note:  
Priority - allows you to set a priority level of Normal or  
Urgent for text messages.  
Call Back # - allows you to set the callback number for the  
recipient to view when receiving a text message.  
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Edit Signature - allows you to set up your signature which  
will append itself to the end of all text messages sent  
from your phone.  
To save new messages in the outbox:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Save in Outbox.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Yes or No and press  
.
To set the priority level:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Sending Options >  
Priority.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Normal or Urgent and press  
.
To set the callback number:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Sending Options >  
Call Back #.  
2. Select None, your phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx), or Other  
MENU  
OK  
and press  
.
To set up your signature:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Edit Signature.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select On and press  
. (If you do not wish to attach a  
signature to your outgoing messages, select Off and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.)  
3. Enter your signature using the keypad and when you’re  
MENU  
OK  
finished, press  
or select Done (  
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VoiceSMS Options  
These settings allow you to configure the settings that are  
used when sending SMS Voice messages to others. These  
options include:  
Speakerphone - allows you to turn the speakerphone  
on or off for recording SMS Voice messages.  
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 Menu > Messaging > Settings > VoiceSMS Options >  
Speakerphone.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select On or Off and press  
.
To enter the from name:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > VoiceSMS Options >  
From Name.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Enter the desired name using the keypad and press  
or select Done (  
).  
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Airplane Mode  
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s  
features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos when  
you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or  
receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in  
Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access  
online information.  
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Airplane Mode and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
MENU  
OK  
2. Read the disclaimer and press  
or select OK (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select On or Off and press  
.
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will  
display “Phone Off.”  
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TTY Use With Sprint Service  
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a  
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf,  
hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities  
to communicate by telephone.  
Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please  
check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure  
that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and  
TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your  
phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your  
TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase  
the connector cable.  
When establishing your Sprint service, please call Sprint  
Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay  
PQRS  
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1
1
Service (TRS) by first dialing  
. Then provide  
the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.  
To turn TTY Options on or off:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Mode from  
MENU  
OK  
standby mode and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
2. Read the informational message and press  
.
3. Select TTY Off, TTY + Hear, TTY+ Talk, or TTY Full and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon  
when a headset or TTY device is plugged in.  
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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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 PSAP community  
are currently working to resolve this.  
Updating Phone Software  
The update phone software 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.  
To update your phone:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone SW from  
standby mode.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
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Phone Setup Options  
Display Language  
You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in  
English or in Spanish (Español).  
To assign a language for the phone’s display:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select English or Español and press  
.
Call Setup Options  
Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options:  
Abbrev. Dial to program a five- or six-digit prefix for  
commonly used phone numbers  
Contact Match to turn the contacts match feature on or  
off.  
Restriction to restrict outgoing calls.  
Call Answer to set up how you answer incoming calls.  
Auto Answer to answer incoming calls automatically with  
the optional hands-free car kit.  
Abbreviated Dialing  
Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit  
prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated  
dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any  
phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and  
the number is dialed.  
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To set up abbreviated dialing:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Abbrev. Dial.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select On and press  
.
3. Input the five- or six-digit prefix (for example, an area  
MENU  
OK  
code and prefix) and press  
.
Making an Abbreviated Dial Call  
To make a call:  
1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone  
number.  
2. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the  
prefix digits displayed.  
3. Press  
to make the call.  
Contacts Match  
With the Contacts Match feature enabled, you can dial any  
number saved in your Contacts by entering the last four or  
five digits of the number.  
To access Contact Match:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup >  
Contact Match.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select On or Off and press  
.
If there is more than one Contacts entry that matches the last  
four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select  
the desired number to call.  
Note:  
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Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls  
Allows you to restrict outgoing calls according to one of the  
following rules:  
Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made with no  
restrictions.  
Contacts only to allow outgoing calls to only those  
numbers saved in the Contacts list.  
Special# only to allow outgoing calls to only the numbers  
set up in the special numbers list. (See “Creating and  
To access call restriction:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Restriction.  
2. Enter your lock code using your keypad.  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Outgoing Call and press  
.
4. Select Allow all, Contacts only, or Special# only and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
In addition to Voice, several phone features and functions  
(Data and Camera/Pictures) can be locked or restricted from  
use. Lock Phone is a feature which prevents unauthorized  
access to the User Interface by locking all of the phone’s keys  
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Note:  
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Call Answer Mode  
You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your  
phone by pressing any number key, by pressing  
simply opening the phone.  
, or by  
To set call answer mode:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer.  
MENU  
OK  
2. To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by  
opening the phone or pressing any key.  
Talk key to require  
to be pressed to answer all  
incoming calls.  
Flip open to answer the call when the phone is  
opened.  
Auto-Answer Mode  
You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming  
calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit  
or headset.  
To set auto-answer mode:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup >  
Auto Answer.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight Yes and press  
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.  
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Section 2C  
Setting Your Phone’s Security  
In This Section  
Security Features for Sprint Vision  
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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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.  
To access the Security menu:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.  
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:  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature  
Locking Your Phone  
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming  
calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special  
To lock your phone:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code.  
MENU  
3. Highlight Lock Phone and press  
.
OK  
4. Select Unlocked, On Power-Up, or Lock Now. (To set your  
phone to lock the next time it is turned on, select On  
MENU  
OK  
Power-Up and press  
.)  
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Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone:  
MENU  
, or the  
OK  
1. From standby mode, press  
volume key.  
,
,
,
2. Enter your lock code.  
Calling in Lock Mode  
You can place calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, and to  
your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on  
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:  
To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint  
MENU  
OK  
Customer Service, enter the phone number and press  
.
Changing the Lock Code  
To change your lock code:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
3. Select Change Lock.  
4. Enter your new lock code and select Next (  
).  
5. Re-enter your new lock code and select Done (  
).  
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Lock Services  
This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and  
Sprint Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you  
will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency  
numbers) or to access the Vision services until the lock has  
been disabled in the Security menu.  
Locking Voice Services  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
3. Select Lock Service and press  
.
OK  
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Voice and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
5. Select Lock and press  
.
Locking Sprint Vision  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Lock Service and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Data and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
5. Select Lock and press  
.
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Locking the Camera  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Lock Service and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Camera and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
5. Select Lock and press  
.
Creating and Using Special Numbers  
Special numbers are important numbers that you have  
designated as being “always available.” You can call and  
receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is  
locked.  
You can save up to three special numbers in addition to  
your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both  
directories).  
To add or replace a special number:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
3. Select Special #.  
MENU  
OK  
4. Select a location for your entry (13) and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
5. Enter the number and press  
.
There are no speed dial options associated with special  
numbers.  
Note:  
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Using the Erase Feature  
Erasing Contacts  
You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your  
Contacts list.  
To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
3. Select Erase > Erase Contacts and press  
.
OK  
4. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your  
MENU  
OK  
Contacts entries, select Yes and press  
.
Erasing My Content  
You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all content  
you have downloaded to your phone.  
To erase all downloads:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Erase > Erase My Contents and press  
.
4. If you are certain that you would like to erase all  
downloaded content on your phone, select Yes and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
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Erasing Voice Memos  
You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all voice  
memos saved in your phone.  
To erase all voice memos:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Erase > Erase Voice Memo and press  
.
4. If you are certain that you would like to erase all voice  
MENU  
OK  
memos saved in your phone, select Yes and press  
.
Erasing Pictures  
You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures  
saved in your phone.  
To erase all pictures:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Erase > Erase Pictures and press  
.
4. If you are certain that you would like to erase all  
MENU  
OK  
pictures saved in your phone, select Yes and press  
.
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Erasing Messages  
You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all messages  
saved in your phone.  
To erase all messages:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Erase > Erase Messages and press  
.
4. If you are certain that you would like to erase all  
MENU  
OK  
messages saved in your phone, select Yes and press  
.
Resetting Your Picture Account  
Resetting your picture account settings clears the account  
settings and you will need to register your picture account  
again before you can use it.  
To reset your picture account:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
3. Select Reset Picture Account and press  
.
OK  
4. If you are certain that you would like to restore the  
MENU  
OK  
account to its default setting, select Yes and press  
.
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Resetting Your Browser  
Resetting your browser settings clears any cookies or recently  
visited Web addresses from your phone’s memory.  
To reset your browser:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Reset Browser and press  
.
4. If you are certain that you would like to restore your  
MENU  
OK  
browser to it default settings, select Yes and press  
.
Restoring Your Phone’s Default Settings  
Resetting the default settings restores all the default settings  
to your phone without deleting any data you have entered,  
such as entries to your Contacts list.  
To reset to default settings:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Default Settings and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
5. Select Yes again and press  
to confirm.  
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Resetting Your Phone  
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults,  
including the ringer types and display settings. This type of  
reset also deletes any data found within the Contacts list,  
special numbers, and picture folders.  
Resetting your phone deletes all files that you have  
downloaded.  
Caution!  
To reset your phone:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.  
2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Reset Phone and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
5. You will be asked to confirm resetting the phone. If you  
are then sure you want all data erased and the phone  
reset to its factory default state, select Yes and press  
MENU  
OK  
.
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Security Features for Sprint Vision  
Enabling and Disabling Sprint Vision Services  
You can disable Sprint Vision services without turning off  
your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint  
Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling  
Sprint Vision will avoid any charges associated with Vision  
services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone  
calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may  
enable Sprint Vision services again at any time.  
To disable Sprint Vision services:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Data > Off Data.  
(A message appear.)  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Disable data and press  
.
To enable Sprint Vision services:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Data > On Data.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Connect or Always Auto-connect and press  
.
3. If you are certain that you would like to turn on Sprint  
MENU  
OK  
Vision, select Yes and press  
.
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Section 2D  
Controlling Your Roaming Experience  
In This Section  
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the  
Sprint National Network. Your new dual band/tri-mode M300  
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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Understanding Roaming  
Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen  
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when  
you’re off the Sprint National Network. Whenever you are  
roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon (  
).  
Remember, when you are using your phone off the network,  
always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).  
Tip:  
Unless your Sprint service plan includes roaming, you will pay  
a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.  
Note:  
Roaming on Other Digital Networks  
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality  
and security will be similar to the quality you receive when  
making calls on the Sprint National Network. However, you  
may not be able to access certain features, such as Sprint  
Vision.  
If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint National Network  
and enter an area where roaming is available, 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 Sprint National Network.  
Note:  
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming  
When you are roaming off the Sprint National Network, you  
may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail  
messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need  
to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you  
are in a roaming service area for an extended time.  
To check your voicemail while roaming:  
1. Dial 1 + area code + your wireless phone number.  
2. Enter your voicemail passcode at the prompt and follow  
the voice prompts.  
When you return to the Sprint National Network, voicemail  
notification will resume normally.  
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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.  
Set Mode  
Choose from three different settings on your digital  
dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.  
To set your phone’s roam mode:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Set Mode.  
MENU  
OK  
2. To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National  
Network.  
Roaming only to force the phone to seek a roaming  
system. The previous setting (Sprint Only or  
Automatic) is restored the next time the phone is  
turned on.  
Sprint Only to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS  
Network only and prevent roaming on other  
networks.  
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Using Call Guard  
Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are  
roaming off the Sprint National Network: the onscreen  
roaming icon (  
) and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy  
to manage your roaming charges 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 network.)  
To turn Call Guard on or off:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Call Guard.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight On or Off and press  
.
Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you  
are roaming with Call Guard enabled.  
Note:  
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit  
number and press  
.
1
2. Press  
to confirm the Roaming rate notification and  
complete the call.  
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. Select Answer (  
).  
1
2. Press  
on your wireless phone.  
Call Guard is set to On by default.  
Note:  
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Using Data Roam Guard  
Depending on service availability and roaming agreements,  
your phone may be able to access data services while  
roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your phone to  
alert you when you are roaming off the Sprint National  
Network and try to use data services such as messaging.  
To turn Data Roam Guard on or off:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roam Guard.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight Always Ask or Never Ask and press  
.
Always Ask to turn 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 to turn your phone’s Data Roam Guard  
feature off. You will not be notified of your roaming  
status when accessing data services.  
To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:  
When a pop-up notification appears informing you that  
data roam charges may apply, select Roam (  
) to  
connect.  
Call Guard is set to On by default.  
Note:  
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Section 2E  
Managing Call History  
In This Section  
The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from  
your phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through  
accessing and making the most of your Call History.  
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Viewing History  
You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of  
the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you  
placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a  
number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new  
numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest  
entries are removed from the bottom of the list.  
Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and  
Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your  
Contacts). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may  
only appear once on the list.  
To view a Call History entry:  
1. Select Menu > Call History.  
2. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or  
MENU  
OK  
Recent Calls and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press  
.
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Call History Options  
For additional information and options on a particular call,  
MENU  
OK  
highlight a Call History entry and press  
to show the  
details of the selected call. This feature displays the date and  
time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the  
caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).  
By selecting Options (  
), you can then select from among  
the following options:  
Send Msg to send a text message, Picture Mail, or SMS  
Voice message.  
Save to save the number if it is not already in your  
Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected  
Erase to delete the entry.  
Erase All to delete all entries listed.  
You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the  
navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing  
the navigation key left.  
Tip:  
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Making a Call From Call History  
To place a call from Call History:  
1. Select Menu > Call History.  
2. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or  
MENU  
OK  
Recent Calls and press  
.
3. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry  
and press  
.
You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified  
as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted.  
Note:  
Saving a Phone Number From Call History  
Your phone’s Contacts list can store up to 299 entries.  
Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone  
numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters.  
To save a phone number from Call History:  
1. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or  
MENU  
OK  
Recent Calls and press  
.
2. Use your navigation key to select the desired entry and  
select Options ( ).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Save and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select New Entry and press  
.
5. Select a label (such as Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, or  
MENU  
OK  
Others) and press  
.
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6. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
7. Select Done (  
) to save the new entry to your  
Contacts list and exit.  
You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or  
from calls identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted.  
Note:  
After you have saved the number, the Find screen is displayed.  
Prepending a Phone Number From  
Call History  
If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen  
to be outside your local area code, you can add the  
appropriate prefix by prepending the number.  
To prepend a phone number from Call History:  
1. Select a Call History entry, select the number or the  
MENU  
OK  
name and press  
.
2. Select Options (  
) > Prepend.  
3. Enter the prefix and press  
.
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Erasing Call History  
To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History  
To erase Call History:  
1. Select Menu > Call History.  
2. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or  
MENU  
OK  
Recent Calls and press  
.
3. Select Options (  
) > Erase to delete the highlighted  
entry or Erase All to delete all entries in the list, and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
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Section 2F  
Using Contacts  
In This Section  
Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch  
with people and information, you’re ready to explore your  
phone’s more advanced features. This section explains how to  
use your phone’s Contacts and helps you make the most of  
your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with  
the important people in your life.  
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Adding a New Contacts Entry  
Your phone’s Contacts list can store up to 299 entries.  
Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone  
numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters.  
To add a new entry:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry.  
Enter the phone number in standby mode and press  
OK. Proceed with steps 2-5.  
Shortcut:  
2. Enter a name for the new entry and press the navigation  
MENU  
OK  
3. Enter the phone number for the entry and press  
.
4. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager,  
MENU  
OK  
or Others) and press  
.
5. Select Done ( ).  
After you have saved the number, the Find entry screen is  
ICE – In Case of Emergency  
Tip:  
To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify  
important contacts, you can list your emergency contacts by  
using the word “ICE” as a prefix in your phone’s Contacts list.  
For example, if your mother is your primary emergency  
contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts list. To list  
more than one emergency contact, use “ICE1–___,”  
“ICE2–___,” etc.  
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Finding Contacts Entries  
There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by  
name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags.  
Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display  
entries from the Contacts menu.  
Finding Names  
To find Contacts entries by name:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find.  
2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key.  
– or –  
Enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as “Dav”  
for “Dave”). (The more letters you enter, the more your  
search narrows.)  
3. To display the details for an entry, highlight it and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press  
.
– or –  
To display additional Contacts entries, press the  
MENU  
OK  
navigation key (  
) left or right.  
From standby mode, press Contacts (right softkey) to  
display the Contacts menu.  
Shortcut:  
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Finding Speed Dial Numbers  
To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s.  
2. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation  
key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.  
– or –  
Enter the number of a speed dial location using your  
keypad.  
MENU  
OK  
3. To display an entry, highlight it and press  
.
4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press  
.
Finding Group Entries  
To find entries designated as part of a group:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Group.  
2. Scroll through the group titles using your navigation  
key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight  
MENU  
OK  
the group and press  
.
3. Navigate through the group to find the desired contact.  
4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press  
.
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Contacts Entry Options  
To access a Contacts entry’s options:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts> Find.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight the entry and press  
> Edit (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Highlight one of the options listed below and press  
.
[Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name.  
[Current Number] to edit the entry phone number.  
[Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry.  
[Email] to add an email address to the entry.  
[URL] to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.  
[Nickname] to add a nickname to the entry.  
[Memo] to add a note, street address, or other  
information.  
[Unassigned] to assign the entry to a group.  
[Default Ringer] to assign a preprogrammed or  
downloaded ringer.  
[No Image] to assign a predefined image to a  
Contacts entry.  
You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key  
right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation  
key left.  
Tip:  
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Adding a Phone Number to a  
Contacts Entry  
To add a phone number to an entry:  
MENU  
OK  
on page 107), highlight an entry, and press  
.
2. Highlight the entry name and press Edit (  
).  
3. Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number,  
MENU  
OK  
and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select a label for the number and press  
5. Select Done (  
.
) to save the new number.  
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number  
To edit an entry’s phone number:  
MENU  
OK  
on page 107), highlight an entry, and press  
.
2. Highlight the number you wish to edit and select  
Options (  
3. Press  
hold  
) > Edit.  
to clear one digit at a time, or press and  
BACK  
to erase the whole number.  
BACK  
MENU  
OK  
4. Re-enter or edit the number and press  
5. Select Done ( ) to save the number.  
.
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Assigning Speed Dial Numbers  
Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial  
locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial  
Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new  
Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an  
existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.  
To assign a speed dial number to a new phone number:  
1. Add a phone number to a new Contacts entry. (See  
2. Highlight the number and select Options (  
) >  
Speed Dial.  
3. Select an available speed dial location and press  
Assign (  
).  
4. Select Done (  
) to return to the Contacts menu.  
To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number:  
MENU  
OK  
on page 107), highlight an entry, and press  
.
2. Highlight the contact name and select Edit (  
).  
) >  
3. Highlight the number and select Options (  
Speed Dial.  
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4. Select an available speed dial location and select  
Assign (  
).  
5. Select Done (  
) to return to the Contacts menu.  
If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location  
to a new phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you  
wish to replace the existing speed dial assignment. Select Yes  
to assign the location to the new phone number and delete  
the previous speed dial assignment.  
Note:  
Editing a Contacts Entry  
To make changes to an entry:  
1. Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the  
person you wish to edit.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Press  
, highlight the entry you wish to edit (Name,  
Group, Ringer, etc.).  
3. Select Options (  
) > Edit.  
MENU  
OK  
4. Edit the desired information and press  
5. Select Done ( ) to save your changes.  
.
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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry  
You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can  
identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on  
To select a ringer type for an entry:  
1. Display a Contacts entry, highlight the name of the  
MENU  
OK  
person you wish to edit, and press  
.
2. Highlight the current ringer type and select Edit (  
).  
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available  
MENU  
OK  
ringer categories and choose an entry by pressing  
.
4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available  
ringers. (When you highlight a ringer type, a sample of  
the ring will sound.)  
MENU  
OK  
5. Press  
to save the new ringer type.  
6. Select Done (  
) to save the new ringer type.  
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Dialing Sprint Services  
Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers  
for various Sprint services.  
To dial a service from your Contacts:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Services.  
2. Select Account Info, Customer Service, Dir Assist, Sprint  
Operator, or Sprint Voice Command.  
3. Press  
to place the call.  
To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad:  
1. Dial the appropriate service number:  
GHI  
Shift  
4
Account Info. –  
2
Shift  
Customer Service –  
GHI  
1
1
4
Sprint 411 –  
0Next  
Sprint Operator –  
Sprint Voice Command –  
to place the call.  
+
Shift  
2. Press  
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Wireless Backup of all Contacts  
This feature allows you to back up all of your contacts to the  
Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen,  
damaged, or replaced.  
To subscribe to the wireless backup service, you will need to  
purchase a license to use the wireless backup service via the  
Sprint vending machine, accessed through the WAP browser  
on your phone. The license expires after a set period of time  
and must be renewed regularly. As part of the initial  
subscription process, a random wireless backup password is  
generated. The randomly-generated password will be sent to  
the phone as an SMS text message. (Subscribe launches the  
subscription process. If you are already subscribed to the  
wireless backup service, Unsubscribe will be displayed.)  
To activate wireless backup service:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Wireless Backup.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Subscribe and press  
to connect to Vision and  
check you subscription status. If the wireless backup  
service has not been previously enabled on your  
account, you are prompted with an onscreen dialog  
which will ask, “Wireless Backup is not active on your  
phone. Learn more?”  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Yes and press  
, then follow the onscreen  
instructions to purchase the license.  
4. Please wait while registering the license. (You will see a  
confirmation screen if it has been successfully  
registered.)  
Wireless Backup can also be activated by selecting [Menu/OK]  
> Settings > Wireless Backup and following steps 2–4 above.  
Note:  
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Once complete the registration, you will receive an SMS  
text message with your password. You need this password  
to access the Sprint Wireless Backup Web site  
(www.wirelessbackup.sprint.com) and edit your contacts  
from your personal computer.  
Note:  
Tip:  
Each time you edit your phone’s contacts, they are backed  
To deactivate the wireless backup service:  
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Wireless Backup.  
2. Select Unsubscribe. (A message will be displayed.)  
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to unsubscribe from  
the Wireless Backup service.  
You can unsubscribe from the Wireless Backup service only  
through the Sprint Web site.  
Note:  
Backing Up Your Contacts  
To view status and back up your Contacts:  
Select Menu > Contacts > Wireless Backup > View Status.  
If a change is made to your Contacts, activating this  
option displays an onscreen dialog which will state,  
A wireless backup attempt will be made shortly.”  
You can choose to either wait (selecting Done) or try  
MENU  
OK  
to make the update now (Try now) and press  
.
Learn More  
Learn More displays a short description of the features and  
functionality of Wireless Backup.  
To view the description:  
Select Menu > Contacts > Wireless Backup > Learn More.  
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Section 2G  
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools  
In This Section  
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. It takes  
productivity to a whole new level.  
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Using Your Phone’s Scheduler  
Adding an Event to the Scheduler  
Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of  
important events.  
To add an event:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler.  
2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which  
you would like to add an event.  
Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through  
the Scheduler.  
Tip:  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Options (  
) > Add New and press  
.
If there are not any events scheduled for the selected day, the  
New Event screen is automatically displayed.  
Note:  
4. Enter a title for the event and press Next (  
5. Select an initial time and date for the event by entering  
the Start time and Date.  
Using your keypad, enter the start time and date for  
the event.  
Change to the AM/PM entry by highlighting it and  
2
PQRS  
7
pressing  
for AM and  
for PM.  
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6. Select an end time and date for the event by  
highlighting the End time and Date.  
Using your keypad, enter the end time and date for  
the event.  
Change to the AM/PM entry by highlighting it and  
2
PQRS  
7
pressing  
for AM and  
for PM.  
7. Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the  
alarm field and pressing the navigation key left or right  
to select one of the following:  
No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or  
1 Hr before.  
8. Select Done (  
) to save and exit.  
Event Alerts  
There are two ways your phone alerts you to scheduled  
events:  
By playing the assigned ringer type.  
By illuminating the backlight.  
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. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule,  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
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Viewing Events  
To view your scheduled events:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler.  
2. Using your navigation key, select the day for which you  
MENU  
OK  
would like to view events and press  
. (If you have  
events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed  
in chronological order.)  
In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are  
highlighted.  
Tip:  
3. To display the details of an event listed in the schedule,  
MENU  
OK  
highlight it and press  
.
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu  
To go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date:  
Select Menu > Tools > Today.  
Erasing a Day’s Events  
To erase a day’s scheduled events:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler.  
2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which  
MENU  
OK  
you would like to erase events and press  
.
3. Select Options (  
) and select Erase All. (An alert will  
appear notifying you of the number of events to be  
erased.)  
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel, then press  
.
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Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock  
Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple  
alarm capabilities.  
To use the alarm clock:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3 and press  
.
3. Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation  
field.  
Press the navigation key left or right to select  
On or Off .  
4. Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the time  
field.  
Use your keypad to enter an alarm time.  
Change to the AM/PM entry by highlighting it and  
2
PQRS  
7
pressing  
for AM and  
for PM.  
5. Select a ringer type for the alarm.  
Select the desired ringer (from the Ringer Type field)  
by pressing the navigation key left or right and then  
MENU  
OK  
pressing  
.
6. Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting  
the Repeat field.  
Press the navigation key left or right to select Once,  
MontoFri, Sat&Sun, or Daily .  
7. Select Done (  
).  
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Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad  
Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose  
and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized.  
To compose a note:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad .  
If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is  
automatically displayed.  
Note:  
2. Select Add New (  
3. Type your note using the numeric keypad and press  
).  
To read a saved note:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight a note and press  
.
To delete saved notes:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad.  
2. Highlight a note and select Options (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Erase or Erase All and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
If Erase All is selected, all memos saved in your phone will be  
erased.  
Note:  
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Using Your Phone’s Tools  
In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized,  
your phone offers useful and entertaining tools.  
Using the Calculator  
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.  
To use the calculator:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator.  
2. Enter the first number using your keypad.  
Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x).  
Press the navigation key down for Division (÷).  
Press the navigation key left for Subtraction (-).  
Press the navigation key right for Addition (+).  
Shift  
Press  
Press  
Press  
or  
for a decimal point.  
Space  
for a negative/positive number.  
to clear all numbers.  
MENU  
OK  
3. Enter the second number and press  
for Equals (=).  
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Task List  
This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include  
dates, times, and priority levels.  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Task List.  
If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is  
automatically displayed.  
Note:  
2. Select Options (  
) > Add New.  
MENU  
OK  
3. Enter the task name using the keypad and press  
.
4. Select a due time by highlighting the Due Time field.  
Using the keypad, enter the due time of the task.  
Change to the AM/PM entry by highlighting it and  
2
PQRS  
7
pressing  
5. Select a due date by highlighting the Due Date field.  
Using the keypad, enter the due date of the task.  
6. Select a priority level by highlighting the Priority field.  
for AM and  
for PM.  
Press the navigation key left or right to select Low  
or High.  
7. Select Done (  
) to save and exit.  
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Countdown  
This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to  
an event based on a date and time specified.  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Countdown.  
If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen  
is automatically displayed.  
Note:  
2. Select Options (  
) > Add New.  
3. Enter the countdown name using the keypad and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
or select Next (  
).  
4. Select a time by highlighting the Input Time field.  
Using the keypad, enter the time of the countdown.  
Change to the AM/PM entry by highlighting it and  
2
PQRS  
7
pressing  
5. Select a date by highlighting the Input Date field.  
Using the keypad, enter the date of the countdown.  
for AM and  
for PM.  
6. Select Done (  
) to save and exit.  
World Time  
To view the time in 24 different locations:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > World Time.  
2. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through  
different cities and time zones.  
3. Select Options (  
) > DST Setting to turn daylight  
saving time on or off.  
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Section 2H  
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services  
In This Section  
Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice,  
store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.  
This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using  
voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.  
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Activating Voice Recognition  
In addition to Sprint Voice Command (page 215), built-in  
voice recognition software allows you to say commands to  
perform common functions supported by your phone. There  
is no voice training required to use the voice recognition  
feature. You simply say the predesignated command  
displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform  
the desired function.  
To activate voice recognition:  
1. Press and hold  
. (The phone prompts you to say a  
command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and then say one of the following  
commands:  
Voice Dial  
Contacts  
Voice Memo  
Status  
My Phone #  
When it recognizes one of these commands, the phone takes  
the corresponding action. If the phone does not hear a  
command within approximately eight seconds, it deactivates  
voice recognition without taking any action.  
If you want to use a different button to activate voice  
recognition, press the left softkey for Menu and select Settings.  
Press 9 for Launch Pad. On this menu, you can change button  
assignments, including the button used to launch “Voice  
Dial,” which is the voice recognition application.  
Note:  
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Using Voice Dial  
Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid seven- or ten-digit  
North American phone number or Contacts entry by speaking  
the number or name naturally, without pausing.  
Tips for using Voice Dial:  
Voice Dial works best in quieter environments.  
When saying a number (Digit Dialing), speak at a normal  
speed and say each digit clearly. There is no need to pause  
between digits.  
The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five,  
six, seven, eight, nine, and zero or oh. The phone does not  
recognize numbers such as “one eight hundred” for  
“1-800.” Instead, say “one-eight-zero-zero.”  
The phone recognizes only valid seven- or ten-digit North  
American phone numbers.  
If your phone does not usually recognize you correctly  
when you are using Digit Dial, try adapting Digit Dial to  
your voice, which can significantly improve accuracy for  
details.)  
To place a call using Voice Dial:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
.
(The phone prompts you for a command.)  
2. Say “Voice Dial.” (The phone prompts you to say the  
name or number clearly.)  
3. Say a valid contact entry or seven- or ten-digit North  
American phone number naturally and clearly, or say a  
name from your Contacts.  
4. If the phone asks you, “Did you say,” followed by the  
correct name or number, say “Yes.”  
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5. If the phone asks you, “Did you say,” followed by an  
incorrect name or number, say “No.” (If there are other  
alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next  
one. (You can also select the desired number by using  
the navigation key. The phone will then dial the  
number.)  
Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the  
list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the  
first number, without displaying a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Service.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Choice Lists and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Digit Dialing and press  
.
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
MENU  
OK  
Always On, or Always Off and press  
.
Adapting Digit Dial  
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.  
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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.  
ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently  
misrecognizing your speech. You can always restore the  
system to its original factory setting.  
Note:  
Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to  
teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes  
about three minutes.  
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.  
To adapt Digit Dial to your voice:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Service.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Digit Dialing and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Adapt Digits and press  
. (The phone displays  
the first digit sequence.)  
MENU  
OK  
5. When you are ready to start recording, press  
. (The  
phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.)  
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6. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a  
normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your  
recording and asks “Did the recording sound OK?”)  
If the recording is acceptable (no mistakes and no  
background noises), say “Yes.”  
If you need to rerecord the digits to fix any  
problems, say “No.” (The phone then prompts you to  
say the digits again.)  
7. Wait for the beep, and then record the digits again.  
(Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the  
recording.)  
8. After confirming that the recording is acceptable, repeat  
the recording process with the next set of digits. (After  
six sets of digits, the phone will ask you whether you  
want to do more adaptation. Answer “Yes.”)  
9. Repeat steps 5-8 for another nine sets of digits.  
10. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach  
a screen that reads, Adaptation Complete.”  
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:  
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Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation  
To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Service.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Digit Dialing and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Reset Digits and press  
.
5. Select OK (  
).  
Using Contacts  
Contacts allows you to retrieve contact information for any  
entry saved in your Contacts list by saying the full name of  
the person.  
To retrieve information using Contacts command:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
.
(The phone will prompt you for a command.)  
2. Say “Contacts.” (The phone will prompt you to say the  
name.)  
3. Say the full name of the person, exactly as it is entered  
in your Contacts list. (The phone will play the name it  
recognized through the earpiece, and then open the  
contact information for that name.)  
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Enabling or Disabling Contacts Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Contacts feature displays a  
list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up  
information for the first recognized name without displaying  
a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for the Contacts command:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Service.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Choice Lists and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Contacts and press  
.
5. Select Automatic, Always On, or Always Off and press  
MENU  
OK  
. (When choice lists are enabled for contacts, after  
you say the name, the phone will display one or more  
names on the screen and prompt you to confirm the  
name you spoke.)  
If the phone says, “Did you say,” followed by the  
correct name, say “Yes.”  
If the phone says, “Did you say,” followed by an  
incorrect name, say “No.” The phone then prompts  
you with the next name, if there is one. If there are  
no more names, the phone will say “Sorry, no match  
found.”  
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Managing Voice Memos  
You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature or the  
main menu option to record brief memos to remind you of  
important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items.  
Recording Voice Memos  
To record a voice memo:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition. (The  
phone prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say “Voice Memo.”  
3. Start recording the memo after the beep.  
To end the recording of your memo:  
Select Finish (  
).  
To review the recorded memo:  
Select Review (  
).  
Recording Voice Memos Using the Main  
Menu Option  
To record a voice memo using the main menu option:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Record and press  
. (The phone prompts you to  
start recording after the beep.)  
3. Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is  
recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that  
shows how many seconds are left for recording.)  
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4. To pause the memo, select Pause (  
recording, select Resume ( ).  
). To resume the  
5. To finish recording, select Finish (  
).  
To record the other party during a phone call:  
1. During a call, select Options (  
) > 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:  
2. To pause the memo, select Pause (  
recording, select Resume ( ).  
). To resume the  
3. To finish recording, select Finish (  
).  
A total of 10 one-minute memos can be recorded and saved.  
Tip:  
Reviewing and Erasing Memos  
To play the voice memos you have recorded:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo.  
MENU  
2. Select Review and press  
. (The phone displays a list  
OK  
of saved memos, with the first one selected.)  
MENU  
OK  
3. Highlight the desired memo and press  
.
or —  
Press the number corresponding to the memo you want  
to review.  
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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:  
To erase an individual memo:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Review and press  
.
3. Highlight the desired memo to erase and select  
Options ( ) > Erase.  
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
To erase all voice memos:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Review and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Erase All and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
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Editing a Voice Memo Caption  
By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a  
sequential file name which consists of the date (Month_Day)  
followed by the memo number. For example, two memos  
recorded on February 2, 2007, would be listed as: Feb_02x1  
and Feb_02x2. These file names (captions) can be changed.  
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 Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Review and press  
. (The phone displays a list  
of saved memos, with the first one selected.)  
3. Highlight the desired memo to erase and select  
Options (  
) > Edit Caption.  
4. Press  
to delete the previous text and then use the  
BACK  
keypad to enter a new caption for the selected memo.  
5. Select Save (  
) to save the memo with the new  
caption text.  
Viewing the Information for a Voice Memo  
To view the information for a recorded voice memo:  
1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Review and press  
. (The phone displays a list  
of saved memos, with the first one selected.)  
3. Highlight the desired memo and select Options (  
) >  
Info.  
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Phone Status Information  
The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on  
your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level.  
To retrieve your phone's status information:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition. (The  
phone prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say “Status.” (The following  
outlines the status responses.)  
Coverage:  
 No Coverage - Phone is scanning.  
 Sprint Coverage - Phone is on a non-roam system.  
 Digital Roam - Phone is on a digital roam system.  
Signal Strength:  
 High - Number of bars displayed is 4 or more.  
 Good - Number of bars displayed is 2/3.  
 Low - Number of bars displayed is 0/1.  
 No Signal - Phone is scanning for system.  
Battery:  
 High - Number of bars displayed in the battery  
icon is 3.  
 Medium - Number of bars displayed in the  
battery icon is 2.  
 Low - Number of bars displayed in the battery  
icon is 1.  
 Empty - Low battery alert.  
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My Phone Number  
You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display  
your phone number onscreen.  
Getting Your Phone Number  
To access your phone number:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition. (The  
phone prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say “My Phone Number.”  
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Section 2I  
Using the Built-in Camera  
In This Section  
Sending Sprint Picture Mail  
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 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.  
This section explains the features and options of your  
phone’s built-in camera.  
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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.  
To take a picture with the phone open:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Camera (Additional camera  
options are available through the camera mode Options  
more information.)  
To activate camera mode, you can also press the  
camera key (see illustration on page 12).  
Shortcut:  
2. Use the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder and  
aim the camera lens at your subject. Press the volume  
key to display the image right-side up or upside down.  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Capture (  
) or  
to capture the image. (The  
picture will automatically be saved in the In Phone  
To return to camera mode to take another picture,  
press the camera key.  
4. Select Next (  
)to continue using the following  
options:  
Send Msg to send the picture to up to 10 contacts at  
one time. (See page 153 for details.)  
picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may be  
prompted to accept a Sprint Vision connection.  
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Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen  
Saver, or Incoming Call.  
Erase to delete the picture you just took.  
Camera Mode to return to the camera to take  
additional pictures.  
Review Pictures to go to the My Pictures folder to  
review your saved pictures.  
Creating Your Sprint Picture Mail Password  
The first time you use any of the picture management  
options involving the Sprint Picture Mail Web site, you will  
need to establish a Sprint Picture Mail 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.  
To create your Sprint Picture Mail password:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Online Albums > Upload Picture.  
(You will be prompted to create a Sprint Picture Mail  
password.)  
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.  
Note:  
MENU  
OK  
2. Enter your password and press  
. (You will be  
prompted to confirm your password.)  
3. Please wait while the system creates your account.  
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4. Complete the process by pressing Upload (  
).  
If you get a network connection error, it might be necessary to  
turn your phone off and then on again to reestablish a  
connection.  
Note:  
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.  
To setup your phone for Picture Mail delivery:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail  
MENU  
OK  
and press  
.
2. When the “Please register your Picture Mail account now”  
screen appears, select Continue ( ).  
3. Select Connect to connect to the Internet during this  
active session or Always Auto-Connect to maintain an  
active connection to the Internet every time the phone  
is powered on.  
4. Enter your password used during the registration  
process (page 143) and press Done (  
).  
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Camera Mode Options  
When the phone is open and in camera mode, select Options  
(
) to display additional camera options:  
Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the  
Camera Self-Timer” on page 146.)  
Fun Tools to select from the following options:  
Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame  
to decorate your picture (Off, Love Letter, Merry  
Christmas, Movie Star, Top Secret, Dollar, Memories,  
Robinhood, Roses for Love, Love, Stars, or Beans).  
(The default setting is Off).  
Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for  
the picture (Auto, Negative, Sepia, Emboss, Aqua,  
Monochrome, or Sketch). (The default setting is  
Auto.)  
Controls to select from the following options:  
Brightness to adjust the image brightness level.  
Press the navigation key right (increase) or left  
(decrease) to select a setting. (The default setting  
is 0).  
White Balance to adjust white balance based on  
changing conditions (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten,  
Fluorescent, or Manual). (The default setting is Auto).  
Night shot to activate low light image capture.  
Enabling this feature allows you to take better  
quality photos in low light conditions.  
Settings to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound,  
Auto Erase, or View Mode. (See “Selecting Camera  
Review Pictures to go to your phone’s My Pictures folder.  
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Setting the Camera Self-Timer  
To activate the self-timer:  
1. From camera mode, select Options (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight Self Timer and press  
.
3. Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use  
MENU  
OK  
(5 Seconds or 10 Seconds) and press  
. (The default  
setting is Off.)  
4. Select Start (  
) when you are ready to start the timer.  
(It is displayed in the upper right portion of the main  
display screen during the self-timer countdown.)  
5. Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is started,  
the phone will initiate a corresponding number of  
audible beeps that sound off every second to indicate a  
countdown).  
To cancel the self-timer after it has started:  
Press  
or select Cancel (  
).  
BACK  
Using the Zoom  
This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you  
take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you  
can adjust the zoom up to four levels.  
To use the zoom:  
1. From camera mode, repeatedly press the navigation key  
left to zoom out and right to zoom in. It may take  
several presses to get the desired zoom.  
2. Select Capture  
to take the picture. (The picture will  
automatically be saved in the My Pictures folder.)  
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Selecting Camera Settings  
To select your camera settings:  
1. From camera mode, select Options (  
)> Settings .  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select one of the following options and press  
.
Resolution to select a picture’s file size  
(High: 640x480, Med: 320x240, or Low: 224x168).  
Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine,  
Normal, or Economy).  
Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Shutter 1-6,  
Say Cheese, or Off).  
Auto Erase to select whether pictures remain in the  
camera (Off), or are erased (On), after uploading  
them.  
View Mode to select between Wide Screen or  
Full Screen format.  
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Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display  
Zoom  
Image Saved/Remaining  
02  
High  
[3/37]  
Resolution  
Display  
Image  
Camera  
Options  
Capture  
Capture  
Options  
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Storing Pictures  
There are three areas for picture storage that can be used  
separately according to your needs:  
In Camera Folder  
Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the  
In Camera folder. From the In Camera folder, you can view all  
of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your  
phone, send pictures to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site  
(www.sprint.com/picturemail), delete images, and access  
additional picture options.  
To review your stored pictures in the In Camera folder:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Pictures > In Camera.  
2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the  
pictures.  
Images within the In Camera folder that have been  
uploaded to the Picture Mail site display  
.
Images within the In Camera folder that have been  
downloaded from the Picture Mail site display  
.
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In Camera Folder Options  
When you are viewing the In Camera folder, press Options  
(
) to display the following options:  
Upload to upload pictures to the Sprint Picture Mail Web  
site (www.sprint.com/picturemail). Depending on your  
settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint Vision  
connection.  
If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint Picture  
Mail account, you will be prompted to create  
Note:  
your Sprint Picture Mail password. See “Creating Your Sprint  
Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID, Screen  
Saver, or Incoming Call.  
Save To Phone to save images from the In Camera folder  
into the phone memory for use in assigning images to  
contacts, screen savers, etc.  
Edit Caption to edit the title associated with the image.  
Erase to erase the image or selected images.  
Picture Info to display the list of albums saved in your  
phone.  
Camera Mode to switch back to the camera mode.  
Expand to enlarge the image so that it is displayed on the  
entire screen.  
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Saved to Phone Folder  
Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the  
In Camera folder, but the picture can then be moved to a  
separate My Pictures subfolder called Saved to Phone. From  
this folder, you can also view all of the pictures you have  
saved, store additional images into this folder, send pictures  
to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/picturemail),  
delete images, and access additional picture options.  
The Saved to Phone folder is a separate storage location from  
the In Camera folder, and it is similar to the Memory Card  
folder found on some other phones.  
Note:  
To move pictures to the Saved to Phone folder:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Pictures > In Camera.  
2. Use your navigation key to highlight a picture, select it  
MENU  
OK  
by pressing  
, and then select Options (  
).  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Save To Phone and press  
. (Images within the  
In Camera folder that have been moved display a  
.)  
To review pictures in the Saved to Phone folder:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Pictures > Saved to Phone.  
2. Use your navigation key to scroll through and view the  
pictures.  
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Saved To Phone Folder Options  
When you are viewing the Saved To Phone folder, select  
Options (  
) to display the following options:  
Edit Caption to edit the title associated with the image.  
Erase to erase the image or selected images.  
Picture Info to display the list of albums saved in your  
phone.  
Camera Mode to switch back to the camera mode.  
Expand to enlarge the image so that it is displayed on the  
entire screen.  
Online Albums  
Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the  
In Camera folder. 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.  
Before you can use the Online Albums folder, you must first  
go online and create a Picture Mail account and password.  
Note:  
To review pictures in the Online Albums folder:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Online Albums > View Albums.  
2. Use your navigation key to scroll through and view the  
pictures.  
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Sending Sprint Picture Mail  
Once you’ve 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 wireless phone  
numbers.  
Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder  
To send pictures from the In Phone folder:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Pictures > In Camera.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press  
to  
select it. (The check box on the upper left corner will be  
marked. You can select multiple pictures.)  
3. Select Send Msg (  
).  
4. Select Phone #, Email, Contacts, or Other SVC. and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
The first time you send Sprint Picture Mail, you will be  
prompted to establish a Sprint Picture Mail Web site account  
Note:  
5. Select a contact, or enter a wireless phone number or an  
email address using the keypad, and select OK ( ).  
6. Enter additional recipients or select Next (  
) to  
continue.  
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7. If you wish to include a subject, scroll to Subject and  
select Add (  
). Enter your subject using the keypad  
and select Save (  
) to save and exit.  
8. If you wish to include a text message, scroll to Text and  
select Add ( ). Enter your message using your keypad  
(or press Options [ ] to select from Preset Msg or  
Recent Msg) and choose Save (  
) to save and exit. (See  
9. If you wish to include an audio message with the  
picture, highlight the box next to Audio and select  
Record (  
). Select Record (  
) to start recording.  
(Maximum recording time is 10 seconds.)  
10. Confirm the recipients, message, audio message, and  
picture.  
To change a recipient, highlight the recipient, press  
the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions  
in step 5 to select or edit the recipient.  
To change the text message, scroll to Text and press  
the appropriate softkey.  
To change the voice memo, highlight the box next to  
Audio and press the appropriate softkey.  
To change the attached picture(s), select the current  
thumbnail picture and selecting Change (  
).  
Highlight the picture you wish to send and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
11. Select Send (  
) to deliver the picture.  
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Sending Pictures From Messaging  
You can also send Sprint Picture Mail from your phone’s  
Messaging menu.  
To send pictures from the Messaging menu:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail >  
In Camera.  
MENU  
OK  
2. 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.)  
3. Select Next (  
).  
4. Select Phone #, Email, Contacts, or Other SVC. and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
5. Select a contact, or enter a wireless phone number or  
enter an email address using the keypad, and  
select OK (  
).  
6. Enter additional recipients or select Next (  
) to  
continue.  
7. Select Send (  
) to continue.  
To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select New  
Picture during step 1 above, take the new picture, press Next  
(right softkey), and follow steps 5-11 in “Sending Pictures  
Tip:  
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Managing Sprint Picture Mail  
Using the Sprint Picture Mail Web Site  
Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your  
online Sprint Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/picturemail  
your computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint  
Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/picturemail) you can  
share pictures, edit album titles, add captions, and organize  
images. You can even send your pictures to be printed at  
participating retail locations.  
You will also have access to picture management tools to  
improve and customize your pictures. You’ll be able to  
lighten, darken, crop, add antique effects, add comic bubbles  
and cartoon effects, and use other features to transform your  
pictures.  
To access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site:  
1. From your computer’s Internet connection, go to  
2. Enter your phone number and Sprint Picture Mail  
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Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone  
You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you  
have uploaded to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at  
page 150 for information about uploading.)  
To view your online pictures from your phone:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Online Albums.  
MENU  
2. Highlight View Albums and press  
. (Depending on  
OK  
your settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint  
Vision connection).  
3. The Uploads folder and your albums appear. Highlight  
MENU  
OK  
an album title and press  
to display the album.  
(Thumbnail pictures, up to four per screen, are  
displayed.)  
To expand a selected picture from thumbnail to full-screen,  
select Options (right softkey) > Expand.  
Tip:  
4. Use your navigation key to select a picture.  
5. Select Options (  
) to display your online picture  
options.  
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Uploading Pictures  
To upload pictures:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Pictures > In Camera  
(Thumbnail pictures will be displayed.)  
2. Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and select  
Options (  
).  
3. Select Upload > Upload Selection or Upload All and press  
MENU  
.
OK  
MENU  
OK  
4. Select My Uploads and press  
– or –  
.
MENU  
OK  
Select Other Album and press  
.
MENU  
to start  
OK  
Highlight an album and press  
uploading.  
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Downloading Your Online Pictures  
From your online Sprint Picture Mail albums display at  
www.sprint.com/picturemail, you can select pictures to download  
to your phone.  
To download pictures from the Sprint Picture Mail Web site:  
1. From the online pictures display, select the picture you  
wish to download and select Options (  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight Assign and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Select one of the following options and press  
.
Picture ID to download and assign the selected  
picture as a Picture ID.  
Screen Saver to download and assign the selected  
picture as a screen saver.  
Incoming Calls to download a picture and assign to  
incoming calls with or without caller ID.  
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Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone  
1. Select a picture from your online Picture Mail. (See  
2. Select Options (  
) to display options.  
MENU  
OK  
3. To select an option, highlight it and press  
Copy/Move to copy or move pictures to a selected  
album:  
 Copy This to copy the selected picture to the  
album.  
 Copy All to copy all pictures in the current album  
(or Inbox) to the target album.  
 Move This to move the selected picture to the  
album.  
 Move All to move all pictures in the current album  
(or Inbox) to the target album.  
Assign to assign the pictures to be used as a:  
 Picture ID to be displayed with when a particular  
Calller ID assignment is met for an incoming call.  
 Screen Saver to be used by the screen saver  
application.  
 Incoming Call to be displayed during the  
notification of an incoming call.  
Saved to Phone to copy the selected picture to the  
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Detail/Edit to modify the text caption, information,  
and rotational properties of the image.  
 Text Caption to modify the caption name of the  
image.  
 Picture Info to display information about the  
image.  
 Rotate Picture to rotate the image by selecting  
Rotate (  
) > Save (  
).  
Erase to select Erase This or Erase All to erase a single  
picture or all pictures saved in the current album (or  
Inbox).  
Expand to expand the selected picture.  
Album list to display the online album list.  
To access your online Albums options from your phone:  
Display the album list in the Online Sprint Picture Mail menu.  
1. Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox).  
2. Select Options (  
) to display options.  
MENU  
OK  
3. To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
New Album to create a new album. Enter a new  
album name and select Save ( ).  
Album Info to display the details about the album.  
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Order Prints  
This menu allows you to order prints from third party vendors  
by uploading images saved on your phone. Images saved at  
the highest quality and resolution settings produce the best  
prints.  
To access order prints:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Order Prints.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Print by Mail and press  
.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
Settings and Info  
This menu allows you to configure where pictures are saved,  
view your account information, or set the view between  
portrait or landscape mode.  
To access the settings and info menu:  
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Settings and Info.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select one of the following options and press  
.
Account Info to display your current Sprint account  
settings via an online connection.  
Auto Erase to delete an image immediately after  
uploading.  
View Mode to select Full Screen (portrait mode) or  
Wide Screen (landscape mode) when viewing  
pictures.  
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Section 2K  
Using Bluetooth  
In This Section  
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-enabled devices,  
such as headsets, hands-free car kits, handhelds, PCs,  
printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication  
range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet).  
This section details how to set up and make the most of your  
phone’s Bluetooth capabilities.  
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Turning Bluetooth On and Off  
By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is  
turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device  
“discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices.  
To turn Bluetooth on:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Enable.  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
to enable Bluetooth.  
To turn Bluetooth off:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Enable.  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Off and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
to disable Bluetooth.  
Bluetooth Status Indicators  
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status  
at a glance:  
– Bluetooth is active and enabled.  
– Bluetooth is connected to a device or transferring  
data.  
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Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu  
The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of  
the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service,  
including:  
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.  
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth.  
2. Use the navigation key to select Enable, Visibility,  
Device Name, Device Info, or Trusted Devices, and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
Bluetooth Settings: Device Name  
The Device Name section of the Bluetooth Settings menu  
allows you to select a Bluetooth name for your phone. Your  
phone’s Bluetooth name will appear to other in-range  
Bluetooth devices, depending on your visibility settings.  
To set a Bluetooth name for your phone:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Device Name.  
2. Press and hold  
3. Use your keypad to enter a new name and select  
Save ( ) to save and exit.  
to clear the current name.  
BACK  
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Bluetooth Settings: Visibility  
The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows  
you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices.  
To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other  
Bluetooth devices:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select your desired visibility setting and press  
:
MENU  
OK  
3. Select a visibility setting and press  
:
Always visible to allow other Bluetooth devices to  
detect and identify your phone.  
Visible for 3min to allow other devices three minutes  
to detect your phone before changing your status to  
hidden.  
Hidden to prevent other Bluetooth devices from  
detecting and identifying your phone.  
Any changes you make to your Bluetooth settings will be  
saved when you exit the Bluetooth Settings menu. Any  
setting changes will apply to all devices in the same category.  
Note:  
Bluetooth Settings: Device Info  
To display your phone’s Bluetooth address:  
Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Device Info.  
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Supported Bluetooth Profiles  
All the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your  
phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used  
for specific Bluetooth functions. This can be read from the  
Supported Profiles section of the Device Info screen.  
HSP: Headset Profile – Bluetooth technology connects the  
phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled headset. 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 pressing a button. Increase or  
decrease the volume by using the volume key on the side  
of the phone.  
HFP: Hands-Free Profile – Bluetooth technology connects  
the phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled 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.  
DUN: Dial-Up Network Profile – Bluetooth technology  
functions as a wireless data cable, connecting a PC or PDA  
to a network through your phone.  
OPP: Object Push Profile – is based on the Generic Object  
Exchange (OBEX) profile which uses predefined object  
formats. The object formats are vCard, vCal, vMsg, and  
vNote.  
Verify that your headset or device is powered and is  
configured for pairing. (This typically involves configuring  
your headset or device to transmit a signal that it is searching  
for a Bluetooth phone).  
Note:  
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Pairing Bluetooth Devices  
Paired Devices  
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted  
connections between your phone and another Bluetooth  
device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between  
devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing  
the discovery and authentication process.  
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth.  
2. Select Add new (  
) > Search. (Your phone will display a  
list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.)  
The Add New option only appears on the left softkey the first  
time another Bluetooth device is paired to the phone. After  
that, Add New appears on the Options menu (accessed using  
the right softkey).  
Note:  
3. Select the device you wish to pair with and select  
Add to list ( ).  
MENU  
OK  
4. Enter the numeric passkey and press  
. You are then  
notified that Pairing is in progress.  
The passkey can be any combination of up to 16 numbers.  
Note:  
5. Use your keypad to enter a new Device Name for the  
device and select Save ( ) to save and exit.  
(Connection Successful is displayed if the device is  
communicating properly.)  
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Waiting for Pairing  
If you are going to be using a Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile  
to pair with a PC or PDA, you will need to allow the other  
device to initiate pairing with your phone.  
To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device:  
1. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth.  
2. Select Options (  
) > Add new > Search > Wait for  
request.  
The Add New option only appears on the left softkey the first  
time another Bluetooth device is paired to the phone. After  
that, Add New appears on the Options menu (accessed using  
the right softkey).  
Note:  
3. Select Always Visible or Visible for 3min.  
4. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter your passkey and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
.
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Sprint Service Features  
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Section 3A  
Sprint Service Features: The Basics  
In This Section  
Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals,  
it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint  
service. This section outlines your basic Sprint service  
features.  
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Using 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.  
To set up your voicemail:  
1
1. Press and hold  
.
2. Follow the system prompts to:  
Create your passcode.  
Change your personal options.  
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch  
Message Access (a feature that lets you access  
1
messages simply by pressing and holding  
,
bypassing the need for you to enter 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 you enable your  
voicemail passcode.  
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Voicemail Notification  
There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new  
message:  
By displaying a message on the screen.  
By sounding the assigned ringer type.e.  
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:  
1
Press and hold  
.
To display your Missed Log:  
MENU  
OK  
Press  
twice to access the Missed Alerts screen.  
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  
Note:  
your voicemail answers, press ( ) and enter your passcode.  
*
You will be charged roaming rates when accessing voicemail  
while roaming off the network.  
Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off.  
However, you are notified of new messages only when your  
phone is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area.  
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Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages  
You can review your messages directly from your phone or  
from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone,  
you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu  
keys.  
Using One-Touch Message Access  
1
Press and hold  
box.)  
. (Your phone will dial your voicemail  
Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.  
2. Press  
to listen to your messages.  
You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing  
your voicemail from your phone.  
Note:  
Using a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages  
1. Dial your wireless phone number.  
Shift  
2. When your voicemail answers, press  
.
3. Enter your passcode.  
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:  
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Voicemail Key Guide  
Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening  
to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options,  
2
1
DEF  
3
Date/Time Send Reply Advance  
MNO  
GHI  
JKL  
5
4
6
Replay  
Rewind  
8
Forward  
TUV  
9 WXYZ  
Save  
Space  
PQRS  
7
Erase  
Shift  
Call Back  
0Next  
+
Cancel  
Help  
Skip  
Voicemail Options  
Your phone offers several options for organizing and  
accessing your voicemail.  
Using Expert Mode  
Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail  
box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more  
quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each  
level.  
To turn Expert Mode on or off:  
1
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail. (If your  
voicemail box contains any new or saved messages,  
Shift  
press  
to access the main voicemail menu.)  
DEF  
3
2. Press  
to change your Personal Options, following  
the system prompts.  
GHI  
4
3. Press  
for Expert Mode.  
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1
4. Press  
to turn Expert Mode on or off.  
Setting Up Group Distribution Lists  
Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20  
customers.  
1
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail. (If your  
voicemail box contains any new or saved messages,  
Shift  
press  
to access the main voicemail menu.)  
DEF  
3
2. Press  
to change your Personal Options, following  
the system prompts.  
2
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Administrative Options.  
for Group Distribution Lists.  
JKL  
5
5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or  
delete group lists.  
Sprint Callback  
Return a call after listening to a message without  
disconnecting from voicemail.  
8
TUV  
Press  
after listening to a message. (Once the call is  
complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.)  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message  
Record and send a voice message to other Sprint Voicemail  
users.  
2
1. From the main voicemail menu, press  
to send a  
message.  
2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.  
3. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice  
message.  
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply  
Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint  
Voicemail user.  
2
1. After listening to a voice message, press  
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding  
Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to  
other Sprint Voicemail users.  
0Next  
6
MNO  
1. After listening to a message, press  
and then  
.
+
2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.  
3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction  
and forward the voice message.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request  
Receive confirmation that your voice message has been  
listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other  
Sprint users.  
2
1. Listen to the message and press  
to reply.  
Space  
2. After the tone, record your message, press  
to end  
1
recording and then  
to indicate you are satisfied  
with the message you recorded.  
To rerecord your message, press 3.  
Note:  
GHI  
4
3. Press  
4. Press  
to mark receipt requested.  
1
to send your voicemail message.  
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Continue Recording  
When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue  
recording even after you’ve stopped.  
1
Before pressing  
to indicate that you are satisfied  
GHI  
4
with the message you recorded, press  
recording.  
to continue  
Extended Absence Greeting  
When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint  
National Network for an extended period, this greeting can  
be played instead of your normal personal greeting.  
DEF  
3
1. From the main voicemail menu, press  
for Personal  
Options.  
DEF  
3
2. Press  
for greetings.  
DEF  
3
3. Press  
to record an Extended Absence Greeting.  
Clearing the Message Icon  
Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message  
icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.  
To clear the icon from the display screen:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Yes or No and press  
.
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Voicemail Menu Key  
Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use  
your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The  
following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu  
structure.  
1
Listen  
1
Envelope Information (Date & Time Information)  
2
Send Reply  
DEF  
3
Advance 8 Seconds  
GHI  
4
Replay  
JKL  
5
Rewind 8 Seconds  
MNO  
6
Forward Message  
PQRS  
7
Erase  
8
TUV  
Callback  
9 WXYZ  
Save  
0Next  
+
Options (repeat)  
Skip to the next message  
Return to main menu  
Space  
Shift  
2
Send a Message  
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DEF  
3
Change Personal Options  
1
Settings  
1
Skip Passcode On/Off  
2
Autoplay On/Off  
DEF  
GHI  
JKL  
3
Playback of Message Date & Time & Caller Info On/Off  
Change Passcode  
4
5
Group Distribution List  
MNO  
6
Callers to Send Numeric Page On/Off  
Return to Previous Menu  
Shift  
2
Greetings  
1
Change Main Personal Greetings  
Change Recorded Name  
2
DEF  
3
Create Extended Absence Greeting  
Return to Personal Options Menu  
Shift  
DEF  
3
Expert Mode (On/Off)  
8
TUV  
Place a Call  
Disconnect  
Shift  
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Using SMS Text Messaging  
With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s  
wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from  
your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can  
send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it  
will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.  
In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset  
messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that  
makes composing messages fast and easy. You can also  
customize your own preset messages (up to 160 characters)  
from your phone.  
Composing SMS Text Messages  
To compose an SMS Text message:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Text Message.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Email and press  
.
3. Enter the number, email address, or select the contact,  
and select Next ( ). (You may include up to 10  
recipients per message.)  
4. Compose a message using one of the following  
methods:  
To type a message, use your keypad to enter your  
message. Select Options (  
) to select a character  
input mode.  
To use a preset message, recent message, or an  
emoticon, select Options ( ) and select Preset  
Msg, Recent Msg, or Emoticons. Press the number on  
the keypad that corresponds to the number next to  
the message or emoticon.  
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5. Select Next (  
).  
6. Review your message and select Send (  
). You may  
also select the following additional messaging options  
by selecting Options ( ):  
Edit to edit the existing message before sending.  
Priority to set the message priority level  
[Normal or Urgent].  
Call Back # to set the callback number.  
Delivery Rec. to set the phone to notify you when the  
message has been received by the recipient.  
Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.  
Accessing SMS Text Messages  
To read an SMS Text message:  
When you receive a text message, it will automatically  
appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your  
navigation key to scroll down and view the entire  
message.  
To reply to an SMS Text message:  
1. While the message is open, select Reply (  
2. Select Picture, VoiceSMS, or Text and press  
).  
MENU  
OK  
.
3. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons.  
To type a message, use your keypad to enter your  
message. Select Options (  
) to select a character  
input mode.  
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To use a preset message or an emoticon, select  
Options ( ) and select Preset Msg, Recent Msg, or  
Emoticons. Press the number on the keypad that  
corresponds to the number next to the message or  
emoticon.  
4. Select Next (  
).  
5. Review your message and select Send (  
). You may  
also select the following additional messaging options  
by select Options ( ):  
Edit to edit the existing message before sending.  
Priority to set the message priority level  
[Normal or Urgent].  
Call Back # to set the callback number.  
Delivery Rec. to set the phone to notify you when the  
message has been received by the recipient  
Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.  
Using Preset Messages  
Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends,  
family, and coworkers easier than ever.  
To add or edit preset messages:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages.  
2. Select Options (  
3. Enter your new message or make changes and press  
) > Add New.  
You may also add or edit preset messages in the “My Online  
Tools” area at www.sprint.com  
Note:  
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Using SMS Voice Messaging  
In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text messages, your  
phone is enabled with SMS Voice Messaging. With SMS Voice  
Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message  
to other SMS-enabled phones or working email addresses  
without making a phone call. Just record a message and send  
it directly to the recipient’s phone messaging Inbox.  
Activating SMS Voice Messaging  
To use SMS Voice Messaging capabilities, you will first need  
to register your phone. Once you have registered, incoming  
SMS Voice messages will be automatically downloaded to  
your phone.  
To activate SMS Voice Messages:  
1. When you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to  
register your phone to receive SMS Voice messages.  
2. Select Yes. (When activation is complete, an activation  
confirmation screen appears.)  
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:  
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Playing an SMS Voice Message  
To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > VoiceSMS.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight the message you want to play and press  
.
3. Select Reply (  
) to reply to the message. (To display  
the message options, select Options [  
].)  
Composing SMS Voice Messages  
To compose an SMS Voice message:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Email and press  
to  
select the desired entry.  
3. Enter a recipient’s information directly and select Done  
) when you have finished selecting and entering  
(
the information.  
4. Select Next (  
) to continue to the next screen.  
5. Start recording after the beep. (You can record up to two  
minutes.)  
6. To finish recording, select Done (  
).  
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7. Select Send (  
) to send the voice message. A  
confirmation dialog displays Connect?. Data and  
message charges may apply.  
If this is the first time that you are sending an SMS message,  
the “From Name” screen is displayed. Enter the default name  
here for your messages.  
Note:  
Note:  
If you want to be warned that these charges may apply, check  
the Warn each time checkbox.  
Accessing SMS Voice Messages  
To play an SMS Voice message:  
When you receive a voice message, a pop-up  
notification will automatically appear on your phone’s  
main display screen. Select Listen (  
) to play the voice  
message.  
To reply to an SMS Voice message:  
1. From the VoiceSMS inbox, select Reply (  
).  
).  
2. Record your reply and then select Send (  
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Making a Three-Way Call  
With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the  
same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates  
will be charged for each of the two calls.  
To make a Three-Way Call:  
1. Enter a number you wish to call and press  
2. Once you have established the connection, select  
Options ( ).  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Select 3-Way Call and press  
. (This action puts the  
first caller on hold and then activates a second call  
dialog where you can enter the second number.)  
4. Enter the second number and select Call (  
) to begin  
your three-way call.  
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you  
and the remaining caller will still remain connected. If you  
initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all other callers  
are then disconnected.  
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Using Caller ID  
Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering  
the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If  
you do not want your number displayed when you make a  
call, just follow these easy steps.  
To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific  
outgoing call:  
MNO  
Shift  
7
PQRS  
6
1. Press  
.
2. Enter the number you want to call.  
3. Press  
.
To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer  
Service.  
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Responding to Call Waiting  
When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming  
calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you  
that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone  
number (if it is available).  
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:  
Press  
answers the second call.)  
To switch back to the first caller:  
. (This puts the first caller on hold and  
Press  
again.  
For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you  
can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing *70 before  
placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated  
once you end the call.  
Tip:  
Using 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:  
2
Shift  
7
PQRS  
1. Press  
.
2. Enter the area code and phone number to which calls  
should be forwarded.  
3. Press  
. (You will see a message and hear a tone to  
confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.)  
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To deactivate Call Forwarding:  
0Next  
2
Shift  
7
PQRS  
1. Press  
.
+
2. Press  
. (You will see a message and hear a tone to  
confirm the deactivation.)  
You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.  
Note:  
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Section 3B  
Sprint Vision  
In This Section  
Sprint Vision 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 network.  
This section introduces these advanced services and walks  
you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of  
Sprint Vision Services.  
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Sprint Vision Applications  
Here is a brief list of the applications available through your  
phone. For more information, please see the Sprint Vision User  
Guide online at www.sprint.com.  
Sprint Picture Mail – Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp,  
high-resolution digital pictures, and take and send short  
video clips with your phone.  
Messaging – Send and receive email and chat on your wireless  
phone.  
Games – Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound,  
and vibration. Choose from hundreds of games to play  
anytime.  
Ringers – Personalize your phone by downloading and  
assigning different ringers to numbers in your Contacts.  
Screen Savers – Download unique images to use as screen  
savers, or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning  
specific images to numbers in your Contacts.  
Web – Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web  
sites from your phone.  
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Getting Started With Sprint Vision  
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the  
advantages of Sprint Vision. This section will help you learn  
the basics of using your Sprint Vision services, including  
managing your user name, launching a Vision connection,  
and navigating the Web with your phone.  
Your User Name  
When you buy a 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 “@sprint.com.”  
(For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint Vision  
services might have [email protected] as his user name.)  
When you use Sprint Vision services, your user name is  
submitted to identify you to the network. The user name is  
also useful as an address for Sprint Mail, as a way to  
personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity.  
Your user name will be automatically programmed into your  
phone. You don't have to enter it.  
Finding Your user name  
If you aren't sure what your Sprint Vision user name is, you  
can easily find it online or on your phone.  
To find your user name:  
At www.sprint.com. Sign on to your account using your  
phone number and password. To display your user name,  
click the My Personal Information menu, and then click  
Vision User Name.  
On your phone. You can find your user name under the  
Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu (Menu >  
Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number).  
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Launching a Sprint Vision Connection  
To launch a Sprint Vision connection:  
Select Menu > Web. (Your Sprint Vision connection will  
open and the Sprint Vision home page will be  
displayed.)  
The Sprint Vision Home Page  
You can also press the navigation key right to access  
the Web.  
Shortcut:  
If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 197), press  
OK (right softkey) to continue and access the Web.  
Note:  
While connecting, the following will appear on the screen:  
Vision Connecting....  
If you had a previous Sprint Vision connection, the last page  
you visited may be displayed when you launch your browser.  
When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...”  
message when you launch the session.  
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Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active  
data session—that is, no data is being sent or received. As  
soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will  
open and you will see the “Connecting...” message.  
Net Guard  
When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear  
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.  
To change your Net Guard settings:  
Select Menu > Settings > Data > Net Guard.  
On to activate the Net Guard.  
Off to deactivate the Net Guard.  
When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once per session.  
The Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely  
reconnecting due to a time-out.  
Note:  
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Sprint Vision Connection Status and Indicators  
Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your  
Sprint Vision connection through indicators which appear at  
the top of the screen. The following symbols are used:  
Your Sprint Vision connection is active (data is being  
transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink  
to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls  
go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be  
made, but the Sprint Vision connection will  
terminate.  
Your Sprint Vision connection is dormant (no data is  
being sent or received.) Though not currently active,  
when dormant the phone can restart an active  
connection quickly; voice calls can be made and  
received.  
Your phone is not currently able to access  
Sprint Vision service features.  
If no indicator appears, your phone does not have a current  
Sprint Vision connection. To launch a connection, see  
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Navigating the Web  
Navigating through menus and Web sites during a  
Sprint Vision session is easy once you've learned  
a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around:  
Softkeys  
During a Sprint Vision 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 softkey buttons directly below the phone’s  
display screen.  
Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on the  
softkeys may change to indicate their function.  
Tip:  
To use softkeys:  
Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional  
pop-up menu appears when you press the softkey  
button, select the menu items using your keypad [if  
they’re numbered] or by highlighting an option and  
MENU  
OK  
pressing  
.)  
Scrolling  
As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll  
up and down to see everything on some Web sites.  
To scroll line by line through Web sites:  
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.  
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Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can  
start navigating the Web.  
To select onscreen items:  
Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item,  
and then press the desired softkey button  
MENU  
OK  
(or press  
).  
You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting  
items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.”  
Tip:  
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad  
(number keys) to select an item. (The tenth item in a  
numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your  
phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear  
on the screen.)  
Links, which appear 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.  
Going Back  
To go back one page:  
Press the  
key on your phone.  
BACK  
The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE  
key) when you are entering text.  
Note:  
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Going Home  
To return to the Sprint Vision home page from any other Web page:  
Press and hold  
– or –  
.
BACK  
Select Menu > Home.  
Accessing Messaging  
Now you can send and receive email and text messages  
and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your  
phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends,  
family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint  
National Network.  
Message Types  
There are many types of text messaging available on your  
phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Sprint® Instant  
Messaging, Email, and Chat.  
(Sprint Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging.  
For information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see  
Accessing Sprint Mail  
Sprint Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email  
functions from your phone that you can from your personal  
computer. You can manage your Sprint Mail account from  
your phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com.  
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To access Sprint Mail from your phone:  
1. Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (If  
you’re a first-time user, your phone will prompt you to  
set up your Sprint Mail account by establishing a user  
name and password.)  
2. Select the folder you wish to view, such as Inbox or  
Compose.  
For information and instructions about reading, replying to,  
and composing Sprint Mail, please see the Sprint Vision Guide  
Accessing Additional Email Providers  
With Sprint Vision, you can use popular email services such as  
AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, and MSN® Hotmail to keep in touch,  
even while you’re on the go.  
To access email providers from your phone:  
1. From the Sprint Vision home page, select Messaging >  
Email.  
2. Select an email provider, such as PCS Mail, AOL & AIM,  
MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, or others.  
3. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in  
information for the selected provider, such as user  
name, email address, and/or password, and select  
Sign In. (Your mailbox for the selected provider will be  
displayed.)  
The information required to sign in will vary depending on  
the email provider you are accessing.  
Note:  
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to,  
compose, send, and manage email messages in your  
account.  
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Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging  
Sprint Vision also provides you with access to popular instant  
TM  
messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant Messenger ,  
MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger.  
To access instant messaging clients from your phone:  
1. From the Sprint Vision home page, select Messaging >  
Instant Messaging.  
2. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger,  
MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger.  
3. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in  
information for the selected provider, such as user name  
and/or password, and select Sign In. (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 using.  
Note:  
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to,  
compose, send, and manage messages in your IM  
account.  
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms  
Sprint Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms  
from your phone, to send text messages and icons to  
chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private)  
chatroom.  
To access a chatroom from the browser:  
1. From the Sprint Vision home page, select Messaging >  
Chat & Dating.  
2. Select a chat provider, such as Jumbuck Chat and Flirt.  
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3. Follow the onscreen instructions to begin chatting.  
For information about posting to chatrooms or setting up  
one-on-one sessions, please see the Sprint Vision Guide at  
Note:  
Downloading Premium Services Content  
With Sprint Vision you have access to a dynamic variety of  
Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games,  
Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional  
charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and  
download Premium Service content are outlined below.  
Accessing the Download Menus  
To access the Sprint Vision download menus:  
1. Select Menu > My Content.  
2. Select the type of file you wish to download (Call Tones,  
Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications) and press  
MENU  
.
OK  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select Get New and press  
. (For more information on  
To access the Sprint Vision download menus from the Web browser:  
1. Select Menu > Web > Downloads.  
2. Select the type of file you wish to download (Call Tones,  
Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, or other  
MENU  
OK  
items) and press  
. (For more information on  
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Selecting an Item to Download  
You can search for available items to download in a number  
of ways:  
Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items.  
Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general  
category, such as College Logos 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. (For example,  
entering “goo” returns “Good Ol’ Boy,” “The Good, the  
Bad, and the Ugly,” and “Goofy - Club.”)  
Downloading an Item  
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download,  
MENU  
OK  
highlight it and press  
or press OK (  
). You will see a  
summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the  
download details, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you  
to view the License Details page, which outlines the price,  
license type, and length of license for the download; and the  
Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms  
of Use and your responsibility for payment.  
To download a selected item:  
1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item will  
download automatically. When the New Download  
screen appears, the item has been successfully  
downloaded to your phone.)  
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be  
prompted to create your purchasing profile.  
Note:  
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2. Select an option to continue:  
Select Use/Run/View (  
) to assign the  
downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game  
or application). Your Sprint Vision 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.  
Select Settings to configure downloaded games or  
applications.  
Select Shop (  
) to browse for other items to  
download.  
Press  
to quit the browser and return to standby  
mode.  
Using My Content Manager  
Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from  
your phone or from your online account management page at  
www.sprint.com, all of your purchases are stored in My Content  
Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there.  
My Content Manager is a storage area on the network that is  
assigned specifically to your account. It allows you to store all  
of your Premium Service downloadable files. The files remain  
in My Content Manager until their license terms have expired  
– even after you have downloaded the content to your phone.  
This provides you with a convenient place to access  
information about your downloaded files without having to  
store the information in your phone’s memory.  
To access My Content Manager:  
From the Sprint Vision home page, select Downloads >  
My Content Manager. (A list of your purchased items is  
displayed.)  
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To download purchased content from My Content Manager:  
1. From the My Content Manager display, highlight the  
MENU  
OK  
item you wish to download and press  
. (The  
information page for the selected item will be  
displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
. (The item will  
download automatically. When the New Download  
screen appears, the item has been successfully  
downloaded to your phone.)  
3. Select an option to continue:  
Select Use/Run/View (  
) to assign the  
downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game  
or application). Your Sprint Vision 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.  
Select Settings to configure downloaded games or  
applications.  
Select Shop (  
) to browse for other items to  
download.  
Press  
to quit the browser and return to standby  
mode.  
You can also access My Content Manager through the  
phone’s main menu. Select Menu > My Content > [Games,  
Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications] > My Content Manager.  
The browser opens and takes you to the target content.  
Tip:  
For complete information and instructions on downloading  
Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see the  
Sprint Vision Guide at www.sprint.com.  
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Exploring the Web  
With Web access 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 and breaking  
news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the  
Sprint National Network.  
In addition to the features already covered in this section, the  
Sprint Vision home page offers access to these colorful,  
graphically rich Web categories, including News, Weather,  
Entertainment, Sports, Finance, Travel, Shopping, Tools, and  
Business Links, 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.  
Using the Browser Menu  
Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint Vision  
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  
Although the Sprint Vision 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 functionality to expand your  
use of the Web on your phone.  
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Opening the Browser Menu  
The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an  
active Sprint Vision session, from any page you are viewing.  
To open the browser menu:  
Press Menu (  
). (The browser menu is displayed in a  
drop-down list.)  
Options available under the browser menu include:  
Home. Returns the browser to the Sprint Vision home  
page.  
Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page (after  
having used the  
key).  
BACK  
Mark this page. Allows you to bookmark the current site.  
View Bookmarks. Allows you to access bookmarked sites,  
and manage your bookmarks.  
Search. Launches a Google® search.  
Send page to.... Allows you to send the current page as a  
text message.  
Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by  
entering its URL (Web site address).  
View History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently  
MENU  
OK  
visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it, press  
and then select Connect.  
,
Refresh this page. Reloads the current Web page.  
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More.... Displays additional options:  
Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of the  
site you're currently viewing.  
Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser  
session.  
About Browser. Displays technical information about  
the browser, its version, and the encryption version,  
and provides links to Certificate Information for the  
various components.  
Preferences. Displays all the preferences available for  
the browser.  
Creating a Bookmark  
Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite  
Web sites for easy access at a later time.  
To create a bookmark:  
1. Go to the Web page you want to mark.  
2. Select Menu (  
) to open the browser menu.  
3. Select Mark this Page, select an empty bookmark  
location, and select Select (  
) to enter a name for the  
new bookmark.  
4. Select Done (  
) to accept the new bookmark name.  
MENU  
OK  
5. Press  
to save the new bookmark and exit the  
pop-up screen.  
Bookmarking a page does not store the page’s contents, just  
its address.  
Note:  
Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a particular  
Web page may be marked is controlled by its creator.  
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Accessing a Bookmark  
To access a bookmark:  
1. Select Menu (  
) to open the browser menu.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select View Bookmarks and press  
.
3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark youd like to access and  
MENU  
OK  
press  
to go to the Web site (or press the number  
corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access).  
Deleting a Bookmark  
To delete a bookmark:  
1. Select Menu (  
) to open the browser menu.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select View Bookmarks and press  
.
3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark youd like to delete and  
select Menu (  
) > Delete. (A confirmation is then  
displayed.)  
MENU  
OK  
4. Select Yes and press  
to confirm and remove the  
bookmark.  
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Going to a Specific Web Site  
To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address):  
1. Select Menu (  
) to open the browser menu.  
2. Select Go to URL.  
MENU  
OK  
3. Select the URL field and press  
.
4. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you  
MENU  
OK  
wish to go to and press  
.
Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.  
Note:  
Reloading a Web Page  
To reload (refresh) a Web page:  
1. Select Menu (  
) to open the browser menu.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Refresh this Page and press  
. (The browser will  
reload the current Web page.)  
Restarting the Web Browser  
If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops  
responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply  
restarting the browser.  
To restart the Web browser:  
1. Select Menu (  
) to open the browser menu.  
2. Select More > Restart Browser.  
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Sprint Vision FAQs  
How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint Vision service?  
Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will be  
displayed in the Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings  
menu.  
How do I sign in for the first time?  
You are automatically signed in to access Sprint Vision  
services when you turn on your phone.  
How do I know when my phone is connected to Sprint Vision  
services?  
Your phone automatically connects when Sprint Vision  
service is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone  
will also display the  
indicator.  
Can I make calls and use Sprint Vision services at the same time?  
You cannot use voice and Sprint Vision services  
simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint Vision service  
is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place  
an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress  
Sprint Vision session.  
When is my data connection active?  
Your connection is active when data is being transferred.  
Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to  
voicemail. When active, the  
phone’s display screen.  
indicator flashes on your  
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When is my data connection dormant?  
If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes  
dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are  
allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If  
no data is received for an extended period of time, the  
connection will terminate.  
Can I sign out of data services?  
You can sign out without turning off your phone; however,  
you will not be able to browse the Web or use other  
Sprint Vision 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  
Settings > Data > Off Data in your phone’s menu.  
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Section 3C  
Sprint Voice Command  
In This Section  
With Sprint Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and  
coworkers has never been easier – especially when you’re on the  
go. You can even listen to Web-based information, such as  
news, weather, and sports. Your voice does it all with  
Sprint Voice Command.  
This section outlines the Sprint Voice Command service.  
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Getting Started With Sprint  
Voice Command  
With Sprint Voice Command:  
You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you  
can simply say the name of the person you want to call.  
There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize  
voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.  
You can call anyone in your address book – even if you  
don’t remember their phone number.  
You don’t need to worry about losing your contacts or  
address book. This advanced service is network-based, so  
if you switch or happen to lose your phone, you won’t lose  
your contacts or address book.  
It’s Easy to Get Started  
There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint Voice  
Command:  
Sign up when you purchase and activate your phone.  
2
Shift  
Just dial  
from your phone to contact  
Sprint Customer Service and sign up.  
There is a monthly charge for Sprint Voice Command.  
After your initial connection to the Sprint Voice Command  
service, you’ll be asked to setup a voice identification which  
consists of your first and last name.  
Note:  
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Initial Setup of the Voice Command Service  
To set up the Voice Command Service:  
Shift  
1. Just dial  
from your wireless phone where  
you’ll hear the “Welcome to Sprint” prompt.  
2. At the main setup prompt, you’ll need to record your  
first and last name for the system.  
1
Press  
Press  
to accept your verbal identification.  
to re-record your verbal identification.  
2
3. Write down the Web site access information to build  
your personal address book via the Voice Command  
Web site (see page 218):  
User name: Sprint phone number (without  
hyphens)  
Password: this alphanumeric password is setup  
during your initial online account setup).  
The Sprint Voice Command service cannot be used to dial 911  
emergency services.  
Note:  
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Creating Your Own Address Book  
You can program up to 299 names into your personal address  
book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. With  
the advanced technology of Sprint Voice Command, you can  
have instant access to all of them.  
There are four ways to update your address book:  
On the Web. Go to www.talk.sprintpcs.com and sign on with  
your phone number (no hyphens) and password to access  
your account page.  
Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge address  
books from desktop software applications with Sprint  
SyncSM Services for no additional charge. Simply click on  
the “Click to synchronize” button within your Sprint Voice  
Command personal address book at www.talk.sprintpcs.com.  
Shift  
Use Voice Recordings. Simply dial  
and say,  
Add name.” You will then be asked to say the name and  
number you want to add to your personal address book.  
Your address book can store up to 20 voice-recorded  
names at once.  
Call Sprint 411. If you don’t have a computer or Internet  
access handy, you can have Sprint 411 look up phone  
numbers for you and automatically add them to your  
Shift  
address book. Just dial  
and say “Call operator”  
and we’ll add two names and all the numbers associated  
with those names to your address book for our standard  
directory assistance charge.  
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Making a Call With Sprint Voice Command  
To make a call with Sprint Voice Command:  
Shift  
1. Press  
and you’ll hear the “Ready” prompt.  
2. After this prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call”  
and the name of the person or the number youd like to  
call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith on the  
mobile phone,” “Call John Baker at work(see page 218),  
Call 555-1234,” or “Call Bob Miller.”)  
3. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to  
verify. Say “Yes” to call the number or person. (The  
number will automatically be dialed.) Say “No” if you  
wish to cancel.  
Keep in mind that Sprint Voice Command recognizes not only  
your voice, but any voice, so that others can experience the  
same convenience if they use your phone.  
Tip:  
Accessing Information Using  
Sprint Voice Command  
To access information using Sprint Voice Command:  
Shift  
1. Press  
.
2. Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of  
information categories like news, weather, and sports.  
– or –  
Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call  
Sports Central,” etc.  
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Section 4  
Safety and Warranty  
Information  
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Section 4A  
Important Safety Information  
In This Section  
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.  
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General Precautions  
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and  
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
For the best care of your phone, ensure that only  
Sprint-authorized personnel service your phone and  
accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your  
warranty.  
Note:  
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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Phone  
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls  
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee  
connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon  
any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical  
emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks  
or when certain network services or mobile phone features are in use.  
Check with your local service provider for details.  
Using Your Phone While Driving  
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a  
hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to  
specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.  
Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint  
Store, or call the Sprint Accessory Hotline at  
Tip:  
1-800-974-2221 or by dialing #222 on your phone.  
Following Safety Guidelines  
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special  
regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is  
forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.  
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)  
signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately  
shielded electronic equipment.  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded  
electronic operating systems and/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.  
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Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request  
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.  
Note:  
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying  
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible  
interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration  
(FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to  
use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of  
interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is  
in the air.  
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in  
a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios  
should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF  
devices to set off explosives.  
Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially  
explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and accessories could  
generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily  
injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked.  
They include:  
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.  
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  
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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Caring for the Battery  
Protecting Your Battery  
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s  
performance. 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- or  
manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or  
through your phone’s manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order.  
They’re also available at http://www.sprint.com. Buying the right batteries  
and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.  
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.  
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long  
period of time.  
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:  
Less than one month:  
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)  
More than one month:  
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)  
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries  
For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest  
Sprint authorized service center.  
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas,  
the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.  
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Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid  
Device  
Your Sprint Nextel phone has been tested for hearing aid device  
compatibility. When some wireless phones are used near some hearing  
devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing,  
humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than  
others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of  
interference they generate.  
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their  
mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may  
be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.  
Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box.  
Your Sprint Vision M300 phone by Samsung has an M4 rating and a T4  
rating.  
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the level  
of immunity of your hearing device and degree of your hearing loss. If your  
hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be  
able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your  
hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.  
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely  
to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not  
labeled. 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.)  
The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to  
experience interference noise from your wireless phone. Hearing aid  
devices 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:  
Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers best use.  
Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.  
Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.  
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Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a  
combined rating of six for "best use." This is synonymous for T ratings.  
Sprint Nextel further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even  
those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that  
works best with your hearing aid device. Should you experience  
interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing  
your phone, promptly return it to the store within 30 days of purchase.  
With the Sprint 30-day Risk-Free Guarantee, you may return the phone  
within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.  
More information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at:  
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone  
To further minimize interference:  
Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to ensure the  
minimum time interval:  
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight.  
MENU  
OK  
2. Select Main Display or Keypad and press  
.
MENU  
OK  
3. Select the minimum time setting (8 seconds) and press  
.
Phones with embedded antennae may produce more interference.  
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Radio Frequency (RF) Energy  
Understanding How Your Phone Operates  
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned  
on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use  
your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This  
power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.  
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety  
The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards  
described below.  
In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and  
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s  
1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF  
signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from  
universities, government health agencies and industries developed this  
updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993,  
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated  
standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard  
consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published  
by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).  
Body-Worn Operation  
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a  
handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case,  
holster or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Sprint approved  
accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.  
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web site at  
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Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones  
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy  
absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.  
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring,  
and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone  
emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict  
laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be  
substantially less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a  
variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone  
design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each  
phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a  
variation in safety.  
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a  
substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values  
between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR  
values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for  
use by the public.  
The highest reported SAR values of the M300 are:  
AMPS/CDMA mode (Part 22):  
Head: 0.788 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.441 W/kg  
PCS mode (Part 24):  
Head: 1.09 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.583 W/kg  
FCC Radio Frequency Emission  
This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.  
FCC ID number: A3LSPHM300.  
More information on the phone's SAR can be found from the following FCC  
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Owner’s Record  
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a  
nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in  
the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us  
about your phone in the future.  
Model: Sprint Vision Phone M300 by Samsung®  
Serial No.:  
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Phone Guide Proprietary Notice  
CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or  
more of the following patents:  
4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797  
5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501  
5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239  
5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338  
5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569  
5,490,165 5,511,073  
T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications 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.  
Phone Guide template version Version 6A (052806).  
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Section 4B  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
In This Section  
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 and click on the  
Terms & Conditions” link at the bottom or call Sprint  
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.  
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Manufacturer’s Warranty  
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY  
What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS  
AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser  
(“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories (“Products”) are  
free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and  
service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and  
continuing for the following specified period of time after that date:  
Phone  
1 Year  
Batteries  
1 Year  
Leather Case/Pouch/Holster  
Game Pad  
90 Days  
90 Days  
1 Year  
Other Phone Accessories  
What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper  
use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a)  
defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,  
unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, or modification of  
any part of Product, including antenna, or cosmetic damage; (b)  
equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible; (c) any  
plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or  
damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of  
Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral  
equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage  
from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or  
adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g)  
Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada. This  
Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80%  
of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not  
cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger  
not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of  
the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii)  
the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone  
for which it is specified.  
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What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations? During the applicable warranty period,  
SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, without  
charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product. To obtain  
service under this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must return Product to an  
authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping,  
accompanied by Purchaser’s sales receipt or comparable substitute proof  
of sale showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the  
sellers’ name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the  
Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt,  
SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG  
may, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or  
components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt,  
reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches  
and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other  
repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the  
remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for  
90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and  
equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG  
determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty,  
Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or  
return of such Product.  
What Are the Limits on SAMSUNG’s Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE  
EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE  
PRODUCT AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR  
REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO  
THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  
“THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;  
“WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;  
“DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT;  
“THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS  
CONTAINED THEREIN; OR  
“COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW,  
RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO.  
NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE  
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND  
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF  
APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME  
DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN.  
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SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN  
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF  
ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR  
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY  
FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH  
OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS  
OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING  
NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY  
SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF  
CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY  
OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO  
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO  
PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE  
OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES  
PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW,  
SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL 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 THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-  
PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT  
DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO  
INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT.  
THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY  
OF ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH  
THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH  
THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE.  
This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser  
and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG’s Product pricing reflects this allocation of  
risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The  
agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not  
authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make  
additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional  
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statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or  
written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be  
relied upon.  
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.  
1301 E. Lookout Drive  
Richardson, Texas 75082  
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG  
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)  
©2007 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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D
G
Data Roam Guard 98  
Delete  
Dialing Font  
I
In Camera 149  
Instant Messaging 203  
K
Key Tones 64  
Dialing Options 35  
Display  
Backlight time 57  
Display Language 76  
Display Screen 17  
Downloading  
Applications 22  
Volume 64  
L
Location Settings 67  
Lock Code  
Locking the Camera 85  
Locking Voice Service 84  
Locking Your Phone 82  
Screen Savers 22  
Downloads  
E
M
Making Calls 34  
Memo Pad 122  
Menu Style 59  
Messaging  
Entering Text 46–52  
Emoticons 52  
Setting Alerts 68  
SettingMessageReminders  
My Content  
Symbols 51  
My Content Manager 206  
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P
S
Saved To Phone  
Phone Number  
Displaying 32  
Finding 42  
Saved to Phone 151  
Screen Savers 22  
Call Answer Mode 79  
Messaging Settings 68–72  
Security Menu 82  
SMS Voice Messaging  
Software  
Updating 75  
Special Numbers 85  
Sprint 411 8  
Pictures - Erasing 87  
Sprint Customer Service 7  
Sprint Picture Mail  
Downloading Pictures 159  
Uploading Pictures 158  
Web Site 156  
R
Resetting  
Restoring  
Default Settings 89  
Restriction 78  
Ringer Type  
Sprint Service  
Account Passwords 6  
Dialing Sprint Services 114  
Operator Services 8  
Roam Ringer 62  
Roam Ringer 62  
Setting Roam Mode 96  
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Applications 194  
Downloading Content 204  
My Content Manager 206  
Navigating the Web 199  
Security Features 91  
User Name 195  
Sprint Voice Command  
U
Updating your Phone  
Software 75  
V
Voice Memos  
Editing the Caption 138  
Information 138  
Managing 135  
Voice Memos - Erasing 87  
Voice-Activated Dialing 129  
Voicemail  
T
VoiceSMS  
Volume  
Text Greeting 56  
Text Message Settings 70  
Alert Notification 65  
Other Volume Settings 63  
Text Message, Voice Mail,  
Prediction Start 53  
Used Word Dictionary 53  
Three-Way Calling 189  
W
Wireless Backup 115  
Turning Your Phone On and  
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