SPH-M400
User Guide
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respective owners.
Speed Dialing...............................................................................................................21
Logs.....................................................................................................................................21
Clear Logs....................................................................................................................23
Settings.......................................................................................................................................24
Display.................................................................................................................................24
Selecting a Foreground................................................................................................25
Changing the Backlight Control....................................................................................26
Changing the Lock Code..............................................................................................33
Location...............................................................................................................................33
Parental Controls.................................................................................................................34
Customize Parental Controls Restrictions....................................................................35
Reset/Delete........................................................................................................................36
Others..................................................................................................................................37
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Text Entry.....................................................................................................................38
Roaming.......................................................................................................................40
Get Started With Contacts...................................................................................................44
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................44
Add or Edit Information for a Contact...........................................................................47
Add Emergency Contacts....................................................................................................48
ICE Options..................................................................................................................49
Text Messaging and MMS...................................................................................................51
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My Stuff Manager.........................................................................................................57
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................60
Data Connection Status and Indicators........................................................................61
Navigating the Web......................................................................................................61
Data Services FAQs.....................................................................................................63
Camera Settings..................................................................................................................67
Adjusting Color Tones..................................................................................................71
Adjusting the Grid.........................................................................................................71
Assigning Photos.................................................................................................................72
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Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu..............................................................................78
Pairing Bluetooth Phones.............................................................................................79
Updating Phone...................................................................................................................79
Eco Calculator..............................................................................................................83
Voice Memos.......................................................................................................................84
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Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the
first time.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Important:
Close your phone before removing the cover and inserting the battery.
1. Install the battery.
.
Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.
.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
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.
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
2. Insert the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/Accessory jack.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.
Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle
power adapter to charge your battery.
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Note: The front LED turns red to indicate the battery is currently charging.
► When the phone is powered off, plug the flat end of the charger into the phone’s charger
jack and the other end into an electrical outlet. The phone turns on and indicates its
charge state via the battery icon.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the screen does not function due to an unstable
power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the
USB cable from the device.
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes
completely run down.
.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to
three hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully
charge the battery as soon as possible.
4. Open your phone. Then press and hold
to turn the phone on.
.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup application.
Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make a
phone call.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account, you can activate on your computer online or directly on your
phone.
To activate on your computer:
To activate on your phone:
Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this
activation method.
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1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
3. After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation.
If your phone is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Tip: Do not press
activation process.
while the phone is being activated. Pressing
cancels the
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-
888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. From standby mode, press and hold
2. Follow the system prompts to:
to dial your voicemail number.
.
.
.
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
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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 data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service) you can
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail
for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
● Access your account information.
● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● Purchase accessories.
● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, wallpapers,
and more.
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● Press
to check minute usage and account balance.
to make a payment.
● Press
● Press
to access Sprint Customer Care.
From Any Other Phone
● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
Sprint Support Services
The Sprint Support Services at your fingertips include Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
► Press
.
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
► Press
.
.
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
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The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
Key Functions
● Display displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call
status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the greeting.
● Navigation Key allows you to scroll through the phone’s menu options and acts as a
shortcut key from standby mode.
● Option Key (left) lets you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the
bottom left line on the Display Screen.
● Emergency Contacts accesses your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts.
● Talk Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling,
or activate Voice Dial.
● Voicemail Key lets you access your voicemail by pressing and holding this button.
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● Mic allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
● Back Key deletes characters and numbers from the display in text entry mode. When in
a menu, pressing the Back key returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows
you to return to the previous screen in a data session.
● End/Power Key lets you turn the phone on or off, end a call, or return to standby mode.
While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer or ignore the call.
● Speaker Key to route the phone’s audio through the speaker or through the earpiece.
● Option Key (right) lets you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the
bottom right line on the Display Screen.
● MENU/OK lets you access the phone’s menus and selects the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu.
● Emergency Call Key lets you immediately dial 911 for emergencies.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Camera Button contains the hardware enabling you to capture pictures.
● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable.
● Voice Recognition Button allows you to activate the Nuance Voice Recognition
feature.
● Volume Buttons allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the
phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call.
● Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker.
● 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable (included).
● Camera lens lets you capture pictures.
CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turning your phone on and off is a simple as pressing and holding the End key, which also
serves as your phone's power button.
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Turn Your Phone On
► Press and hold
.
.
Turn Your Phone Off
► Press and hold
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. For
The status bar at the top of the Home screen provides phone and service status information on
the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Icon
Description
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger
signal.)
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
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1x Data Status – 1x data service is available. When active, the icon is animated.
3G/2G Data Dormant – 3G/2G data service is currently dormant.
Battery – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)
Low battery – Shows your current battery charge level is low.
Location On – Your phone’s location feature is on and available for location-
based services such as GPS Navigation.
Location Off – Your phone’s location feature is off. Your location is available
only for 911.
Key Mute – Your phone’s key tones are muted. This icon appears during a call.
Speaker – Your phone’s speakerphone feature is enabled.
Vibrate – The ringer is set to vibrate only.
Ringer and Vibrate – Your phone has the ringer volume set and the vibrate
option checked (enabled).
Ringer – Your phone has the ringer volume set at a level between 1 - 8 is
selected.
Ringer Off – Ringer is turned off and vibrate mode is disabled.
Ringer Off and Vibrate – Your phone has the ringer deactivated and the vibrate
option checked (enabled).
Silence All – Your phone has the ringer deactivated and the vibrate option
unchecked (disabled). No sound is made by the phone.
1 Beep – Your phone is set to beep when you receive an incoming call.
1 Beep and Vibrate – Your phone is set to beep and vibrate when you receive
an incoming call.
TTY – Your phone is operating in TTY mode.
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Alarm – An alarm has been set on your phone.
Missed Alarm – You have missed an alarm event.
Calendar Event – You have a pending event scheduled.
Multiple Alerts – You have multiple alert messages.
Self Timer – The self-timer function is enabled.
Auto – The white balance has been set to Automatic. Use this for taking pictures
indoors or outdoors using automatic white balance settings.
Daylight – The white balance has been set to Sunny. Use this for taking pictures
or movies outdoors on bright sunny days.
Cloudy – The white balance has been set to Cloudy. Use this for taking pictures
or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.
Incandescent – The white balance has been set to Tungsten. Use this for taking
pictures or movies indoors under normal lighting conditions.
Fluorescent – The white balance has been set to Fluorescent. Use this for
taking pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions.
Manual – The white balance has been set to Manual. Use this for taking pictures
indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings.
Record - A voice memo is recording.
Pause – A voice memo is paused.
Play – A voice memo is playing.
BG application + 1 – Indicates that more than one application is currently
running and one has been minimized and placed in the background.
Bluetooth Enable – The Bluetooth technology is active and enabled.
Bluetooth Connected – The Bluetooth and phone are connected.
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Bluetooth Headset Connected – The Bluetooth Headset is connected and
visible.
Bluetooth Hidden – The phone is hidden to other Bluetooth phones and not
transmitting its information.
Text Message – You have new text messages.
Voicemail – You have new voicemail messages.
Missed Call – You have missed an incoming call.
Missed Text Message – You have new unread text or email messages.
Missed Scheduler – You have missed a scheduled event.
Locked Message – You have new text messages that must be unlocked using
your PIN code.
Urgent Message – You have new messages marked as Urgent.
Missed Call Alert – You have missed a call alert.
Enter Text
This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters into
your phone.
Entering Text Using the Keypad
Your phone offers many variations of text input methods. These include the ability to enter
letters, numbers, symbols, and preset messages.
Selecting a Text Input Mode
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are
prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using text
Using ABC Mode
In Abc mode, also known as multi-tap entry, you press keys one, two, three, or four times to
enter the letters you see on the keypad. For example, press
once for “a,” twice for “b,” or
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three times for “c”; or press
“s.”
once for “p,” twice for “q,” three times for “r,” or four times for
1. Select the Abc mode.
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the correct letter appears. (For example,
to enter the word “Bill,” press
twice,
three times,
three times, and
three times again.)
Note: If you make a mistake, press
to erase a single character. Press and hold
to
erase an entire word.
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After
a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or
when you enter a character on a different key.
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages
To enter numbers:
► Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key.
To enter symbols:
► Select the Symbols mode. To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the
display.
To enter “emoticons” (smileys):
► Select the Smileys mode and press the appropriate key.
To enter preset messages:
1. Select the Add Preset Message mode.
2. Highlight a message and press
.
Note: Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick
messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Can I call you?,” or a customized message of your
own.
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Phone Calls
With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the
country.
Make Phone Calls
There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Call Using the Keypad
Making calls is as easy as entering a phone number and pressing the Talk key.
1. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press
to erase the numbers.)
2. Press
. (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, highlight
Roam Call and press
.)
3. Press
when you are finished.
Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press
twice. To redial other recent numbers,
press
, highlight a number, and press again.
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You can also place calls from your phone by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts using
your History listings and Voice Services.
Call from Logs
You can make a call directly from your History list.
1. Press
> History.
2. Highlight an entry and press
.
Note: You cannot make calls from History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted.
Call from Contacts
You can dial phone numbers directly from your Contacts list.
1. Press
> Contacts.
2. Highlight the contact you want to call and press
details.
to display the entry's contact
3. Highlight a phone number and press
.
Call a Number in a Text Message
While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the
1. Press
> Messages > Messages.
2. Select the message that contains the phone number.
3. Highlight the phone number and press
4. Highlight Call and press
.
.
Call Emergency Numbers
You can place emergency calls to 911, even if your phone is locked or your account is
restricted.
Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode.
View Option During an Emergency Call
► Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to view the following:
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.
.
My Phone # (left softkey) to display your MSID and device phone number during an
emergency call.
Unlock (right softkey) to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked).
Exit Emergency Mode
1. Press
2. Press
to end a 911 call.
and to exit Emergency mode.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing
E911 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to
calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and
access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your
approximate location.
Important:
Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering
Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from
your phone.
Receive Phone Calls
There are several convenient ways to answer calls on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.)
2. Press
to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your settings, you may also
answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.)
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
● The phone rings or vibrates.
● The indicator light flashes.
● 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. You
may also see the caller’s phone number, if available.
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If you set CALL ANSWER to Talk Key, you also see the following options. To select an option,
highlight it and press
.
● Answer to answer the incoming call.
● Silence to set the ringer to silent mode.
● Send to VoiceMail redirects the call to your voicemail.
● Ignore with Text to immediately send the caller a text message.
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 Nationwide Sprint Network.
► Select Answer to answer the call.
Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail.
Ending a Call
► Press
.
Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. From standby mode, press and hold
2. Follow the system prompts to:
to dial your voicemail number.
.
.
.
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Voicemail Notification
There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message.
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● By sounding the assigned ringer type.
● By displaying
within the Notifications area of the Status bar when a single new
unheard voicemail message is received.
Phone Call Options
Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of
your calling experience.
Dialing Options
When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will see a variety of dialing options displayed as
softkeys on the phone’s screen.
To initiate an option:
► Enter a number and press OPTIONS (right softkey).
.
.
Save: Save to save the phone number in your Contacts.
Hard Pause: This inserts a pause between the dialed phone number and the next
entered digits.
Note: Use this feature to navigate through automated menus. If you know the number
sequence required to connect you to the right destination, enter a Hard Pause between
each number. A Hard Pause entry displays a “p”. For example: (214) 555-7777p1p2p3
.
2-Sec Pause: This inserts a longer pause between the dialed phone number and the
next entered digits.
Note: Use this feature to navigate through automated menus. If you know the number
sequence required to connect you to the right destination and the menu prompts require
more time to accept your number choice, enter a 2-Sec Pause between each number. A
2-Sec Pause entry displays a “t”. For example: (214) 555-7777t5t6t7.
3-way Calling
With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people who are on two different phone lines at the same
time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
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1. Place your call to the first recipient.
2. Once you have established the connection, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > 3-way call.
(Your first call is automatically put on hold.)
3. Select one of the following:
.
.
.
Contacts to choose a caller from your Contacts list.
Recent History to use your History list to locate a call recipient.
Enter phone number to manually enter the call recipient’s phone number.
4. Press
after you highlight the appropriate contact or enter the phone number.
5. When you’re connected to the second party, press JOIN (right softkey) to combine both
calls into a single 3-way call.
Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller
stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are
disconnected.
In-call Options
Pressing OPTIONS (right softkey) during a call displays a list of available in-call features.
Pressing MUTE/UNMUTE (left softkey) silences and unsilences the speaker.
To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press
. The following options may be available through the Options menu:
● Speaker On/Off Key (
) to route the phone’s audio through the speaker or through
the earpiece.
● Save/Contact Details to displays the incoming caller’s contact information (if the caller
● 3-way-call to initiate a 3-way call.
● Contacts to display your Contacts list.
● Voice Memo to record the current call.
● Phone Info to display your phone information.
● Key Mute to silence the key tones.
Note: After selecting this option, the menu item changes to Key Unmute. Select this option to
unmute the keys.
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● Messages to display your current messages (Voicemail, text messages, etc.).
● Recent History to view your call histories.
Speed Dialing
You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory. Dial speed dial entries
using one keypress for locations 2–9 or two key presses for locations 10–99.
Use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial Locations 2–9
► Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. The display confirms
that you have dialed the number when it shows “connecting...”.
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 you have dialed the number when it shows “connecting...”.
Plus (+) Code Dialing
When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access
code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).
1. Press and hold
until you see a “+” on the display screen.
2. Dial the country code and phone number, and then press
. (The phone
automatically prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country
code and phone number.)
Logs
The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
View Logs
The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list.
► Press
> History.
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Shortcut:
You can also press
from standby mode to display your recent calls.
Note: Logs record only calls that occur while the phone is turned on. If a call is received while
your phone is turned off, it will not be included in your phone’s history.
If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone’s
history.
Logs Options
The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log
options.
Accessing Log Options
1. Press
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the following options:
New Group to select entries from your history and add them to a new group.
.
.
Note: This option displays only when the number has not been saved as a new contact or
appended to an existing one.
.
Save/Contact Details to view contact information.
Note: This option displays only when the number is saved to the list of Contacts.
.
.
Delete to delete the entry.
Delete All to delete all entries.
Accessing Log Options for a Specific Entry
1. Press
2. Highlight a Log entry and press
3. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the following options:
.
.
.
.
.
Delete to delete the entry.
Delete All to delete all entries.
Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number.
Note: This option displays only when the number has not been saved as a new contact or
appended to an existing one.
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.
Save/Contact Details to view contact information.
Note: This option displays only when the number is saved to the list of Contacts.
Clear Logs
Follow these steps to clear the Logs list.
1. Press
.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete All.
3. If you are certain you want to erase the Log, select DELETE (left softkey).
- or -
Select CANCEL (right softkey) to return to the previous menu.
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Settings
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings
menus.
Display
You can customize the display screen on your phone such as by choosing wallpaper for the
main screen and outer screen, changing the brightness and backlight control settings, and
choosing a picture ID for your contacts.
Selecting Wallpaper
Choose the wallpaper type to display on your Home screen and Outer screen.
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Select Wallpaper for the Home Screen
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Wallpaper.
2. Select No Image, Take New Picture, My Albums, Downloaded, or Preloaded and
press
.
3. When you have selected the image you want use as your wallpaper, press ASSIGN (left
softkey).
Select Wallpaper for the Outer Screen
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Outer Screen > Wallpaper.
2. Use the right and left navigation keys select Digital Clock, Analog Clock, Greeting,or
Main LCD Image.
3. When you have selected the image you want use as your wallpaper, press ASSIGN (left
softkey).
Set the Outer Screen Contrast
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Outer Screen > Contrast.
2. Select Lowest, Low, Med, High, or Highest and press
.
Selecting a Foreground
Select a feature to display on your Home screen.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Foregrounds.
2. Select Clock/Calendar, Greeting or None and press
.
3. When you have selected your choice of clock/calendar or entered your greeting, press
DONE (left softkey).
Changing the Picture ID
Select Picture IDs for your contacts, unsaved numbers, or private numbers.
Assign a Picture ID to a Contact
1. Press
2. Select any of the following options:
Settings
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Picture ID > Contacts.
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.
.
All Contacts to assign the selected picture to all entries in your contacts list.
One Contact to assign the picture to a single entry in your contacts list.
Preloaded and press
.
Assign a Picture ID to Unsaved Numbers
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Picture ID > Unsaved Numbers.
Preloaded and press
.
To assign a picture ID to private or unknown numbers:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Picture ID > Private/Unknown.
Preloaded and press
.
Changing the Backlight Control
Select how long the display screen and keypad remain backlit after you press any key.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Backlight Control.
2. Select Backlight Dim, Backlight Off, or Java Backlight.
3. Highlight a time setting and press
.
Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Adjusting the Brightness
Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness.
2. Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the screen contrast and press
.
Applying PowerSave Mode
PowerSave Mode preserves the battery charge life and automatically turns off the screen after a
certain period of time when you leave it idle. Activating this feature applies the following
settings:
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● Backlight Dim is set to Always Dim.
● Backlight Off is set to 15 seconds.
● Keypad light is set to Off.
Activate PowerSave Mode
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > PowerSave Mode.
2. Press On to activate the feature.
3. Read the feature definitions and press DONE (left softkey).
Volume
Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Volume.
2. Select Incoming Ringer Volume, Playback Volume, or Key Beeps.
3. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level.
4. Press
.
Ringers
Ringers help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to
individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages.
Selecting Ringers
Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring settings for
incoming calls, voicemail, messages, your alarm/calendar, power up and power down, and the
ringer that sounds your phone's battery alert. These also allow you to identify incoming calls by
the ring.
Selecting Ringer Types for Incoming Calls
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtones > Incoming Calls.
To assign a ringer to All Contacts:
1. Select Contact Entries > All Contacts.
2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringer.
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3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey)
to play a sample ringer.
4. Press
to assign a ringer
To assign a ringer to One Contact:
1. Select Contact Entries > One Contact.
2. Highlight a single contact and press ASSIGN (left softkey).
3. Select one of the following: Default Ringer, Downloaded, Preloaded or No Ringer.
4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey)
to play a sample ringer as you highlight each option.
5. Press
to assign your selected ringer.
To assign ringers to Unsaved Numbers or Private / Unknown
1. Select Unsaved Numbers or Private / Unknown.
2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringer.
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey)
to play a sample ringer as you highlight each option.
4. Press
to assign your selected ringer.
Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail
To select a ringer type for voicemail messages:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtone > Voicemail.
2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringer.
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey)
to play a sample ringer as you highlight each option.
4. Press
to assign your selected ringer.
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages
To select a ringer that notifies you when a message has arrived:
1. Press
Settings
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtone > Messages.
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2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringer.
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey)
to play a sample ringer as you highlight each option.
4. Press
to assign your selected ringer.
Selecting Ringers for Alarm/Calendar
To assign a ringer to your phone's alarm and calendar:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtone > Alarm/Calendar.
2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringer.
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey)
to play a sample ringer as you highlight each option.
4. Press
to assign your selected ringer.
Selecting a Ringer for Power Up/Power Down
To customize your ringer for when you power up or power down your phone: Press
>
Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtone > Power Up/Down.
1. Select On or Off.
Selecting a Ringer for the Battery Alert
To select a ringer to alert you when your battery needs charging:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtone > Battery Alert.
2. Select On or Off.
Accessibility
Your phone's Accessibility settings let you take advantage of the built-in automatic speech
recognition software.
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Voice Recognition
You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone
number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do press the Voice
Recognition Button on the side of the phone and talk into the speaker, and ASR will recognize
your voice and complete tasks by itself.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Recognition.
2. Select Confirmation and select an option.
.
.
.
Automatic to ask for confirmation only when the system is not sure what you said.
Always Confirm to always ask for confirmation.
Never Confirm to never ask for confirmation.
Adapt the System to Your Voice
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Recognition.
2. Select Adaptation > Adapt Voice.
3. Press START (left softkey) and repeat each word, phrase, or telephone number you
hear.
Reset the Adaptation
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Recognition.
2. Select Adaptation > Reset Voice > Yes (left softkey).
Change the Audio Mode
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Recognition.
2. Select Audio Modes and select an option.
.
.
Expert Mode to sound a beep only.
Prompt Mode to prompt for required information.
View Software Information
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Recognition.
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2. Select About.
Voice Guide
Voice Guide provides audible output of selected menu items. For example, in GRID VIEW of the
main menu, if you highlight MESSAGES you will hear “Messages.”
Enable Voice Guide
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Voice Guide > Readout.
2. Highlight On and press
.
Font Size
The Font size option allows you to change the size of the fonts used on the phone.
1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Font Size.
2. Select Normal, Large, or Huge.
3. Press to assign the option.
Negative Color
The Negative colors option, when turned on, will reverse the display of onscreen colors from
White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Negative Color.
2. Highlight On and press
.
Display Themes
The Display Themes option allows you to view your phone screen in the default Sprint colors or
in black and white only.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Display Themes.
2. Use your right and left navigation keys to view the choices. Options include: SPRINT
BASIC and BLACK & WHITE.
3. Press ASSIGN (left softkey) > Done (left softkey) to assign the new option.
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Phone Information
Your phone provides information specific to your phone, such as the phone number, memory
status, an icon glossary, your phone's software version, advanced information (channel,
frequency, etc.), and information about your account.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information.
The following information is available:
Phone Number/User ID displays your phone number and identification information. Press
to view your Phone Number/User ID, Memory Status, Icon Glossary, Version, Advanced, or
My Account. Press DONE (left softkey) when finished viewing the information.
Lock Phone
When your phone is locked you can only receive incoming calls and make calls to 911, Sprint
Customer Service, or special numbers.
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone
Lock and unlock your phone by entering a four-digit lock code.
Setting Up Your Lock Code
Initially, the phone contains a default lock code (0000). The first time you access this security
feature, you will be asked if you would rather keep the default code or enter a personalized one.
Important!
It’s recommended that you change your code for security reasons.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Lock Phone.
2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter your new lock code.
- or -
Select Keep existing Lock Code to use the default code (0000).
- or -
Select Cancel to end the process without setting up a lock code.
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Locking Your Phone
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Lock Phone and enter your lock code.
2. Select Lock Now.
Unlocking Your Phone
You must enter you lock code to unlock your phone.
1. From standby mode, press UNLOCK (right softkey).
2. Enter your lock code.
Changing the Lock Code
You can change your lock code through the Lock Phone settings menu.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Lock Phone and enter your lock code.
2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter your new lock code.
- or -
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete.
2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter your new lock code.
Calling in Lock Mode
You can only place emergency calls when in lock mode.
To call an emergency number from lock mode:
► Press
.
- or -
Press
.
Location
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.
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Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology,
making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will
disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your
general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may
use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not
available in all areas.
Enable the Location Feature
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Location. (The Location disclaimer displays.)
2. Read the disclaimer and press OK (left softkey).
3. Highlight On or Off and press
.
4. Press DONE (left softkey).
Tip: When you turn the Location feature on, the phone displays the
icon. When you turn
Location off, the phone displays the
icon.
Parental Controls
Parental Controls provide restrictions to various phone services such as Voice, Messaging,
Data, and Camera. These restrictions are governed by an independent Parental Code that is
separate from the previously mentioned section about locking your phone. For more
Using Parental Controls
With your phone's parental controls settings, you can disable certain phone services without
turning off your phone. You can restrict access to all data services, including Web and text
messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services.
While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other
voice services. You may enable data services again at any time.
Enable Parental Controls
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Parental Controls > On/Off.
2. Select On and press
.
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3. If this is your first time to setup these controls, you will be asked to setup a parental lock
code that manages the areas that will be locked via this menu.
.
.
Enter a new four-digit Lock code.
Re-enter the new code and press DONE (left softkey).
Disable Parental Controls
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Parental Controls.
2. Use the navigation keys to toggle Parental Controls Off.
Note: Even if you turn off Parental Controls, you will be prompted to enter your four-digit code
each time you access this feature.
Changing the Parental Control Code
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Parental Controls > Change Parental
Control Code.
2. Enter a new four-digit Lock code into the keypad.
3. Re-enter the new Lock code and press DONE (left softkey).
Customize Parental Controls Restrictions
Customize your parental controls options, such as preventing outgoing calls, restricting text
messaging, Web access, or camera use.
Note: The Parental Control Restrictions that you set on your phone do not reflect those
select the My Preferences tab, and select a control feature within Limits and
Restrictions.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Parental Controls > Restriction.
2. Read the disclaimer and press CONTINUE (left softkey)
3. Select any of the following buttons to either activate or deactivate an option.
.
Voice Calls to lock the phone and prevent outgoing calls. Incoming calls can still be
received. You can also choose specific numbers allowed for the user to access.
.
Text Messaging to restrict access to the Messaging folder including Text and
Picture messages. You can also choose specific contacts allowed for the user to
access.
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.
.
.
Web to restrict access to all data features such as Internet and other data usage.
Camera to restrict access to the Camera functionality.
Force Location On to protect GPS activity. Set the feature to On to always enable
the GPS feature or Off to never allow access to GPS capabilities.
4. Press
to return to the previous page.
Reset/Delete
Resetting the phone restores all default settings to your phone. Before you access this menu,
Reset Settings
You can choose to reset only the phone settings. These are any preferences you have set to
personalize your phone.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete and enter your Lock code.
2. Select Reset Settings. (You will see a disclaimer.)
3. If you are certain that you would like to restore all factory settings, press RESET (left
softkey).
Reset Phone
Resetting your phone restores all settings and tools to their default state.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete and enter your Lock code.
2. Select Reset Phone. (You will see a disclaimer.)
3. If you are certain that you would like to restore all factory settings, press RESET (left
softkey).
Delete Stuff
You can choose specific content to delete, rather than resetting the entire phone to its default
state.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete and enter your Lock code.
2. Select Delete Stuff.
3. Choose from Text Messages, Call Logs, Cookies and Cache, Downloaded Content,
Contacts, or Pictures.
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4. Press DONE (left softkey) to delete the information from your phone.
Change Lock Code
You can change your lock code in the Reset/Delete menu as well as through the menu. For
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete.
2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter your new lock code.
Others
You can customize additional settings on your phone such as Abbreviated Dialing assignments,
call answer and airplane mode settings, Roaming options, Navigation Key shortcut
customizations, your phone's Language display, data settings, Contact Match, contacts, and
TTY options.
Abbreviated Dialing
With Abbreviated Dialing, making phone calls is quick and easy.
Activate Abbreviated Dialing
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Abbreviated Dialing.
2. Select On or Off.
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Activate the Contact Match Feature
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Contact Match.
2. Select On or Off.
Call Answer
Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone: whether you want to press the Talk key, to
press any number key, or simply to open the phone.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Call Answer.
2. Highlight an option and press
.
.
Any Key to allow you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key.
Talk Key to require you to press to answer all incoming calls.
Flip Open to require you to flip open the phone to answer incoming calls.
.
.
Text Entry
Configure settings for text entry.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Text Entry.
2. Choose from the following:
.
.
.
Auto-Capital: Set to On to have the first word in a field, and the first word after a
period, be capitalized automatically, or choose Off.
Auto-Space: Set to On to have a space inserted automatically when you select a
word, or choose Off.
Predictive Language: Select the language to be used when using the XT9
Predictive Text entry mode. Choose Display Language to use the current language
used for the phone’s displays, or select English or Spanish.
.
Personal Dictionary: Manage a dictionary of words to be used with XT9 Predictive
Text. To edit a word, highlight a word in the list, or enter criteria in the search bar to
find a word, then press Options for editing options. Press ADD to add a new word.
.
.
Word Choice List: Set to On to have a list of possible matches display as you enter
text in XT9 Predictive Text entry mode, or Off.
Word Prediction: Set to On to have XT9 Predictive Text predict the next word, or
choose Off.
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.
.
.
Word Completion: Set to On to have XT9 Predictive Text insert the most likely
matching word entered automatically as you enter text, or choose Off.
Use My Words: Set to On to have XT9 Predictive Text use words from your
Personal Dictionary over other possible matches, or choose Off.
Help: View information about XT9 Predictive Text.
Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Camera, Calculator,
Calendar, and Voice Memos, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or
receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send
or receive any calls or access online information.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Airplane Mode.
2. Read the disclaimer and press OK (left softkey).
3. Highlight On, Off, or On Power Up and press
.
Note: While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone off.”
Data
Data settings on your phone help prevent accidental connections to the Web.
Net Guard
When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed to confirm that you want to
connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in
the future by selecting Always Auto-connect when the Net Guard is displayed.
To change your Net Guard settings:
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Data > Net Guard.
.
.
Select On to activate the Net Guard.
Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard.
Note: When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once as long as you have not turned the
phone off and on.
Update Data Profile
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the
user name on your phone.
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► Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Data > Update Data Profile. (To
cancel, press before completing the update.)
Contact Match
The Contact Match feature allows you to choose whether or not contacts matching the numbers
you enter into the keypad display under the entry screen. This feature is turned on by default.
To turn Contact Match off:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Contact Match.
2. Highlight Off and press
.
Roaming
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 Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not
be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.
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 Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as
messaging.
To set your Data Roam Guard notification:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Roaming > Roaming Guards >
Domestic > Data.
2. Highlight On or Off and press
.
To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:
► When a pop-up notification appears informing you that data roam charges may apply,
press DONE (left softkey) to connect.
Setting Roam Mode
Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option,
you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Choose from three different settings on
your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.
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Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call is dropped. If
your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your
phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Roaming > Roaming Mode.
2. Highlight an option and press
.
.
.
Sprint Only to access only the Nationwide Sprint Network and prevent roaming on
other networks.
Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is
unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system.
Roaming Settings
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Roaming > Roaming Settings.
2. Highlight an option and press
.
.
.
.
.
Domestic Voice to restrict roaming mode during domestic voice calls.
Domestic Data to restrict roaming mode during domestic data usage.
International Voice to restrict roaming mode during international voice calls.
International Data to restrict roaming mode during international data usage.
Language
You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Language.
2. Highlight English or Español and press
.
Contacts
You can use the Contacts settings menu to both set up and view information pertaining to your
Contacts list.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Contacts.
2. Select one of the following options:
.
Speed Numbers to view all numbers assigned to the speed dial list.
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.
.
Hide/Show Secret to view the list of hidden contacts.
My Name Card to enter information into a new personal name card or view
information in your existing name card.
.
Services to access shortcut dialing numbers for customer services.
TTY Options
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone 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 phones. Please check
with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your phone and TTY phone will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s
headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY phone, contact your TTY phone
manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > TTY Options. (You will see an
informational message.)
2. Highlight TTY Full, TTY + Talk, or TTY + Hear and press
.
- or -
Highlight TTY Off and press
.
To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for assistance with TTY
calls:
► Dial
and press
to reach an operator.
For additional information about Sprint Relay Services and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay
For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website:
Navigation Keys
Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts to favorite or often-used functions from
the navigation keys. Pressing the navigation key to the assigned direction in standby mode will
launch your personally designated shortcuts.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Navigation Keys.
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2. Highlight a navigation key direction (Left Navigation, Right Navigation, Up
Navigation, Down Navigation) and press
.
3. Highlight a shortcut and press
before selecting your shortcut.)
. (If there are additional levels available, press
4. Press
to return to standby mode.
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Contacts
The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources,
including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone.
Get Started With Contacts
Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. Your phone can store up to
600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone numbers, and each
entry’s name can contain 64 characters.
Access Contacts
There are two ways to access and display Contacts.
► From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
- or -
Press
> Contacts.
Add a Contact
You can add a contact by choosing the Add New option from the Contacts screen.
1. Press > Contacts > Add New.
2. Press New Contact.
Messages for more information.
4. Enter a phone number and press
.
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5. Highlight a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press
.
6. Highlight the additional option or options you want to add:
.
.
.
.
.
Add Photo to assign a picture to the entry.
Add Number to add a phone number to the entry.
Email to add an email address.
IM to add an Instant Messenger address to the entry.
Ring to assign a custom ringtone to the entry. This custom ringtone will be played
when an incoming call from this entry is announced.
.
.
.
.
.
.
URL to add a website’s URL to the entry.
Address to enter a physical address for the contact.
Birthday to add a birth date to the entry’s information card.
Memo to add a note, street address, or other information.
Job Title to add the entry’s business or organization position title.
Company to enter business information such as an organization name.
7. To assign a speed dial number, highlight the new phone number and press OPTIONS
(right softkey) > Set Speed Dial, and then select the desired speed dial number for the
phone number you have chosen.
After saving the number, your phone displays the new entry.
Contacts List Options
To display a Contacts entry:
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
- or -
Press
> Contacts.
2. Highlight an entry and press
.
Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous
entry by pressing the navigation key left.
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To access a Contacts entry’s options:
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
- or -
Press
> Contacts.
2. Highlight an entry and press
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
New Group to create a new group in which to assign contacts.
Edit Contact to display the contact details screen and edit the current information.
Delete Contact to remove the contact from the Contacts.
Contact History to display the call related to that contact.
Send Contact to forward the contact information to a Bluetooth.
Set as Secret to hide the contact’s information during an incoming call.
Settings to modify the entire contact information.
•
•
•
Speed Numbers to view all numbers assigned to the speed dial list.
Hide/Show Secret to view the list of hidden contacts.
My Name Card to enter information into a new personal name card or view
information in your existing name card.
•
Support Services for more information.
Save a Phone Number
Save a number from standby mode by entering the number and accessing the Options menu.
You can also label the number by type, such as mobile, home, work, pager, fax, or others.
1. Enter a phone number and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Save.
2. Highlight New Contact or Existing Contact and press
.
3. Highlight a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press
.
4. Enter the new contact name and press DONE (left softkey) to save the new entry.
- or -
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1. Search for an existing contact name and press
to save the new number.
2. Highlight a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press
.
Edit a Contact
Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a
caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringer, and more.
Add or Edit Information for a Contact
Once you've entered a contact into your phone, you can add to or edit that contact's information.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
- or -
Press
> Contacts.
2. Highlight an entry and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Contact.
3. Highlight the information you wish to edit (Name, Ring, etc.) and press
4. Add or edit the information.
.
5. Press DONE (left softkey) to save your changes.
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact
Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For
example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display.
Below are procedures for adding a picture already stored in your Gallery.
1. Display a Contacts entry.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Contact.
3. Highlight Add Photo and press ADD (right softkey) to display the ADD PHOTO menu.
4. Highlight an option, such as Get New Screen Savers, None, Take New Picture, My
Albums, or Screen Savers, and press
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5. Highlight a picture using the navigation keys and press ASSIGN (left softkey).
.
If you selected Take New Picture, the camera will launch. Take a new picture and
.
If you selected My Albums, tap the desired picture and press ASSIGN (left softkey).
6. Press DONE (left softkey) to save the picture assignment.
Delete a Contact
You can delete contacts from your contacts list.
1. Display a Contacts entry.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete Contact.
3. Press DELETE (left softkey) to confirm the deletion.
Add Emergency Contacts
Your phone is equipped with a button that displays the acronym ICE (In Case of Emergency).
ICE makes it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your
local emergency contacts under “ICE” in your phone’s Contacts list.
Add an ICE Contact
You phone holds up to three ICE contacts.
1. Press
and select an empty contact space (Contact 1, Contact 2, or Contact 3).
Note: If this is your first time accessing the ICE menu, you must first assign an ICE contact
before you can select one of the three contact spaces.
2. Select New Contact to enter a new contact or Existing Contact to assign this feature to
3. Select a contact from the CONTACTS list and press DONE (left softkey).
ICE Contact Options
You can replace or remove ICE contacts.
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1. Press
and highlight a contact.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey). Select one of the following:
.
.
Replace to remove the selected contact and add a new one in its place. For more
Remove to remove the selected contact, thereby creating an free space for another
one.
ICE Options
Within the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY screen, you can add personal information and additional
messages you would like for the rescue responder to know.
Personal Info
1. Press
, highlight Personal Info.
2. Press
> OK (left softkey), and select an empty information storage space (Info 1,
Info 2, or Info 3).
3. Enter the Title.
4. Highlight <input detail> and press
to enter the information.
5. Press DONE (left softkey) when complete.
Emergency Message
1. Press
, highlight Emergency Message.
2. Press SEND to send the default message
- or -
1. Press OPTIONS > Edit to write a different message.
2. Press SEND (left softkey) to send the emergency message to all ICE Contacts.
Send Contacts via Bluetooth
With the Bluetooth capabilities on your phone, you can transmit contact information to another
Bluetooth-compatible phone.
1. Highlight a Contacts entry from the Contacts list.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Send Contact.
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3. Scroll up or down the Contact entry list using the Up and Down Navigation Keys.
4. Highlight an entry and press . A checkmark displays on the left side of the selected
Contact entry. You can select multiple entries using the same process.
5. Press SEND CONTACTS (left softkey)
6. Highlight a paired Bluetooth phone to use and press SELECT (left softkey) > Yes.
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Accounts and Messaging
With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share
information through many different channels and accounts.
Text Messaging and MMS
With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your
wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.
Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text, pictures, and voice recordings.
See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Compose Text Messages
Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone.
► Press
> Messages > Send Message.
Select a Single Recipient
► Highlight a contact from the Go to Contacts list and press
Select Multiple Recipients
.
1. Press MULTIPLE (left softkey) to select multiple contacts.
2. Highlight an entry and press
3. Press CONTINUE (left softkey).
Compose a Message
. Repeat the process for each entry in the list.
► From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Text Mode to
change the text input mode.
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Entering Text Using the Keypad
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are
prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using text
messaging).
Selecting a Text Input Mode
1. From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) to bring up
2. Select one of the following options:
.
Text Mode
•
Predictive Text to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the
number of key presses required while entering a word.
•
Abc to use multi-tap entry – press
once for “a,” twice for “b,” and three
times for “c,”
•
•
•
•
123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the keypad.
Symbols to enter symbols.
Smileys to enter “emoticons.”
Text Settings to turn On or Off the following: Auto-Capital, Auto-Space,
Predictive Language, Word Choice List, Word Prediction, Word Completion, and
Use My Words.
.
.
Add Preset Message to enter preprogrammed messages.
Add/Change Recipients to add a new recipient using the NEW ADDR key (right
softkey) or change the current message recipient to one currently saved in the
Contacts List.
.
Add/Change Attachments to change or add a new attachment. To add, select one
of the following: My album, Take new picture or Voice. Change the current
attachment by selecting or de-selecting it from the CHANGE ATTACHMENTS
screen.
.
.
Add/Change Subject Line to enter a new subject or modify the existing subject text.
Save as Draft to save the message in the Messages folder before sending it to the
recipient.
.
Mark as Urgent to assign a high importance to the message.
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.
Set Callback # to add a phone number in the heading informing the recipient of
alternate means to respond to the message.
Tip: When entering text, press
to change letter capitalization (abc > Abc > ABC).
ABC Mode
In Abc mode, also known as multi-tap entry, you press keys one, two, three, or four times to
enter the letters you see on the keypad. For example, press once for “a,” twice for “b,” or
once for “p,” twice for “q,” three times for “r,” or four times for
three times for “c”; or press
“s,”
1. Select the Abc mode.
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the correct letter appears. For example, to
enter the word “Bill,” press
twice,
three times,
three times, and
three times again.
Tip: If you make a mistake, press
to erase a single character. Press and hold
to
erase an entire word.
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After
a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or
when you enter a character on a different key.
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages
To enter numbers:
► Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key
To enter symbols:
► Select the Symbols mode. To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the
display.
To enter “emoticons” (smileys):
► Select the Smileys mode and press the appropriate key.
To enter preset messages:
1. Select the Add Preset Message mode.
2. Highlight a message and press
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Note: Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick
messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Can I call you?,” or a customized message of your
own.
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Applications and Entertainment
All your phone’s features, such as applications, downloading games, ringers, and more, and
shopping are accessible through the Applications list.
Applications
You can access a wide variety of applications in many different categories with your phone and
data service.
Get Started with Applications
1. Press
> My Stuff > Applications.
2. Select Get New Applications to download new content or My Stuff Manager
Applications to view previously downloaded content.
3. Select Run when the download finishes.
4. Follow the instruction to customize your application and then use the navigation key or
press Menu (right softkey) to explore your options.
Run Installed Applications
1. Press
launch.)
> My Stuff > Applications > [application]. (The selected application will
2. Use your navigation key or the TOOLBAR softkey to explore your options, Web and
Data Services
Important Privacy Message: Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party
applications. Third-party applications may access your personal
information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the
third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application
will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the
application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their
website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s
policies, don’t use the application.
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Downloading Games, Ringers, and More
You have access to a dynamic variety of downloadable content, such as games, ringers,
wallpapers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.)
Accessing the Download Menus
Your phone's My Stuff menu gives you access to Games, Ringers, Wallpapers and Applications.
1. Press
> My Stuff.
2. Select a download category (Games, Ringtones, Wallpapers, or Applications) and then
select Get New [Games, Ringtones, Wallpapers, or Applications]. (The browser will start
and take you to the corresponding download menu.)
Access the Download Menus from the Web Browser
1. From the home page, select Downloads.
2. Select Games, Ringtones, Wallpapers, or Applications to go to the corresponding
download menu.
Search for Available Items to Download
The following list describes the different methods to use when searching for an item.
● Featured displays a selection of featured items.
● Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category. (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.
Downloading an Item
Once you’ve selected an item, highlight it and press
, or press OK (left softkey) to download
it. 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.
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Download a Selected Item
1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item will download automatically. When you
see the New Download screen, you have successfully downloaded the item to your
phone.)
Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your
purchasing profile.
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 an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the
appropriate phone menu screen.
.
.
.
Select Set as to assign a ringer or wallpaper to a phone function.
Select Settings to configure downloaded games or applications.
Select Shop to browse for other items to download.
.
Press
to close the browser and return to standby mode.
My Stuff Manager
Whether you purchase your content from your phone or from your online account management
them to your phone from there.
This is a storage area on the Nationwide Sprint Network that allows you to store all your
purchased files. The files remain in My Stuff 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.
Access My Stuff Manager
► Press
> My Stuff > [Games, Ringtones, Wallpaper, Applications]. Download
Purchased Content from My Stuff
1. From the My Stuff display, highlight an item and press
. (You will see the
information page for the selected item.)
2. Highlight Download and press
. (The item will download automatically. When you
see the New Download screen, you have successfully downloaded the item to your
phone.)
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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 an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the
appropriate phone menu screen.
.
.
.
Select Set as to assign a ringer or wallpaper to a phone function.
Select Settings to configure downloaded games or applications.
Select Shop to browse for other items to download.
.
Press
to close the browser and return to standby mode.
For complete information and instructions on downloading Games, Ringers, Wallpapers, and
GPS Services
Your phone’s built-in GPS capability gives you access to Sprint Family Locator.
Activating Location Mode
Before using any of the location-based services, you must turn on your phone’s location mode.
1. Press
disclaimer.)
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Location. (You will see the Location
2. Read the disclaimer and press
.
3. Highlight On and press
.
Sprint Family Locator
Sprint Family Locator uses GPS technology to locate your child’s phone and display the location
on an interactive map.
Note: Sprint Family Locator service requires an additional monthly fee. Visit
www.sprint.com/familylocator for complete details.
You may also use Sprint Family Locator with any computer with an Internet connection. You can
To activate Sprint Family Locator from your phone:
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1. Press
> Web.
Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed, press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch
browser and follow the directions within the Family Locator Web page.
Shopping
The Shopping application is a direct link to downloadable content, such as games, ringers,
wallpapers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.)
Follow the basic steps below to access and download these items.
► Press
> Shopping.
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Web and Data
The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser.
Getting Started with Web and Data Service
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services and
Web access from your phone. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data
services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the
Web with your phone.
Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name,
which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For
example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have
[email protected] as his user name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide
Sprint Network. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t
have to enter it.
Finding Your User Name
If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it on your phone.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number/User
ID.
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Updating Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the
user name on your phone.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Data > Update Data Profile. (To
before completing the update.)
cancel, press
Launching a Web Connection
You can access the Web from your phone.
► Press
> Web. (Your data connection starts and you see the SprintWebSM home
page.)
While connecting, you may see an animation and a “Connecting” message.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of
the screen.
The following symbols are used:
Icon
Description
Your phone is on and is connected to the Sprint 2G data network. When the
arrows are white, your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are
opening a Web page) and you can receive calls.
When the arrows are gray, your phone is connected to the network but is not
currently transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that
is completely open), and you can receive calls. If you do not see an indicator,
your phone does not have a current data connection.
Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed, press OK to continue and launch the Web.
Tip: To change the default launch page to the last page you viewed, press TOOLBAR >
OPTIONS > Advanced > Startup page and select The last page I viewed.
Navigating the Web
Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a
few basics. Here are some tips for getting around:
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Softkeys
During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys.
These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the
softkeys directly below the phone’s display screen.
To use softkeys:
► Press a softkey. (If you see an additional pop-up menu when you press the softkey,
select the menu items using your keypad [if they’re numbered], or by highlighting the
option and pressing
.
Tip: Depending on which websites you visit, the labels on the softkeys may change to
indicate their function.
Scrolling
As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on
some websites.
To scroll line by line through websites:
► Press the navigation key up and down.
To scroll page by page through websites:
► Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.
Selecting
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 an item, and then press the left softkey.
Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often
labeled “OK.”
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select
an item. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages,
select special functions, or even place phone calls.
To select links:
► Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.
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Going Back
To go back one page:
► Press the BACK key on your phone.
Going Home
To return to the home page from any other page:
► Press TOOLBAR (right softkey) > MY HOMEPAGE.
Data Services FAQs
Check our list of FAQs to answer questions you may have about your phone's data services.
How will I know when my phone is ready for data service?
Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will be displayed when you press
Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number/User ID.
How do I sign in for the first time?
You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
How do I know when my phone is connected to data services?
Your phone automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives.
You will also see the indicator.
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?
You can receive calls while data is active. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will
interrupt any in-progress data session.
When is my data connection active?
Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed. When
active, the indicator is animated on the display screen.
When is my data connection dormant?
If your phone receives no data for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the
connection is dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The connection may become
active again quickly.) If your phone receives no data for an extended period, the connection will
terminate.
Can I sign out of data services?
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You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the
Web or use other data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls,
check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time.
Sign Out
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Data > On/Off.
2. Press NEXT (left softkey) > Disable Vision and press
.
Browser
The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your phone.
Although the home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to
browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going directly to specific
websites, are not available. For these and other functions, you will need to use the browser
menu.
Opening the Browser Menu
The browser menu or toolbar may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from
any page you are viewing.
Open the Browser Toolbar
► Press TOOLBAR right softkey). (You will see the browser menu.)
Options available under the browser menu include:
● BACK to visit the previous page.
● FORWARD to move forward a page.
Note: You can also use the key for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are
entering text.
● MY HOMEPAGE returns the browser to the SprintWebSM home page.
● MY PAGES accesses your favorite and recently viewed Web pages.
● SEARCH launches the Google® search engine.
● OPTIONS accesses the Browser options:
.
.
Set a Homepage to set the current page as your browser homepage.
Font size allows use of a slider to adjust the current text size displayed within the
browser. Press Save to store your new setting.
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.
.
Send this page to copies the current Web address and attaches it to an outgoing
text message.
Clear private data allows you to delete the current browsing history, browser cache,
cookies, and stored passwords.
.
.
Help provides browser shortcut information.
Advanced allows you to access additional Browser menu options such as: Icon
Row, Startup page, Page info, Images on/off, Virtual mouse, Redirect prompt,
Send referrer, Turn on error logging, Certificates, Reset browser setting, Reset
browser, and About Browser prompt.
Restarting the Web Browser
If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the
problem by simply restarting the browser.
1. Press TOOLBAR (right softkey) to open the browser menu.
2. Select OPTIONS > Advanced > Reset Browser Settings.
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Camera
Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing
the lens, and pressing a button.
Take Pictures
You can activate the phone’s camera mode to take pictures whether the phone is open or
closed.
Take a Picture with the Phone Open
1. Press
> Photos > Camera to activate camera mode. Additional camera options are
available through the camera mode OPTIONS (right softkey) menu.
Shortcut:
To activate camera mode menu, you can also press the camera key (
)
twice or press and hold the side camera button to open the camera function.
2. Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.
3. Press
Album.)
until the shutter sounds. (Your phone automatically saves the picture to the
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4. Press
to return to camera mode to take another picture.
Take a Picture with the Phone Closed
Note: The keys are locked when the phone is closed. Press and hold the camera key and
volume down key together to unlock the keys.
1. Press
and volume down key together.
2. Point the camera lens at yourself with the phone closed. (You can check the picture
framing through the subscreen.)
3. Press
or
to take the picture. (Your phone automatically saves the picture.)
Displaying the Status
The Status feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture.
► From camera mode, press the navigation key up and select an option:
.
.
Status off removes the status information from the screen.
Status on displays the status icons that reflect your current settings.
Using the Timed Mode
The Timed Mode feature allows you to take a photo within a 5 or 10 second window of time.
► From camera mode, press the navigation key down and select an option:
.
.
off removes the status information from the screen.
5 gives you a five second time delay before the shutter automatically captures the
photo.
.
10 gives you a ten second time delay before the shutter automatically captures the
photo.
Camera Settings
When the phone is open and in camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display
additional camera settings and options:
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Shooting Mode
You can choose from five different shooting modes with your phone's camera.
Note: Single Shot is the default camera function that allows you to take one shot at a time.
Taking Continuous Shots
The Continuous shots feature allows you to take either 5 or 10 shots in a continuous sequence.
When you take continuous shots, you will see a slider that indicates the shot number sequence.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > SHOOTING MODE >
Continuous.
2. Highlight an option and press
:
.
.
.
Off to deactivate the multiple shots option.
5 to take a series of five pictures
10 to take a series of 10 pictures.
Note: The Continuous setting will automatically set the shot image size to 240 x 320.
3. Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.
4. Press
Album.)
until the shutter sounds. (Your phone automatically saves the picture to the
to return to camera mode to take another picture.
5. Press
- or -
Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Review Album to review your continuous shot frames.
Taking Mosaic Shots
The Mosaic shots feature allows you to take 4 shots in a continuous sequence.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > SHOOTING MODE > Mosaic.
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2. Highlight an option and press
:
.
.
Off to deactivate the multiple shots option.
4 to take a series in mosaic format.
Note: The Mosaic setting will automatically set the shot image size to 240 x 320.
3. Move the camera toward the desired direction.
4. Press
to take the pictures.
Note: Your phone automatically saves the pictures in your Album. The Mosaic shots will
display as one photo split into a four-part grid
Taking Panorama Shots
This feature allows you to take landscape-oriented or panoramic photos. You can also move the
camera left to right or up and down for a wider range of the desired image. The camera will
capture a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 8 shots to produce a panoramic image.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > SHOOTING MODE > Panorama.
2. Highlight an option and press:
.
.
Off to deactivate the panoramic option.
On to activate the panoramic option.
Note: The Panoramic setting will automatically set the shot image size to 240 x 320.
3. Move the camera toward the desired direction.
4. Press
only once to begin the panoramic photo process.
5. Move the camera slowly from left to right, ensuring that the red frame evenly surrounds
the screen during each automated shot.
Note: The camera will not capture a photo unless the red frame evenly surrounds the screen.
6. After completion, your phone will compile the separate shots into one image and save it
to your Album.
7. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Review Album to view your panoramic photo.
Taking Night Shots
Night shots allow you to activate low light image capture. Enabling this feature allows you to
take better quality photos in low light conditions.
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1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > SHOOTING MODE > Night Shot.
2. Highlight an option and press
:
.
.
Off to deactivate the night shot option.
On to activate the night shot option.
3. Move the camera toward the desired direction.
4. Press to take the photo.
Adjusting the Resolution
You can adjust the resolution of the photos you take.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey).
2. Use the right navigation key and highlight Resolution.
3. Select 1.3M, High, Med, or Low.
Adjusting the White Balance
You can adjust the white balance setting on your phone's camera.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey).
2. Use the right navigation key and highlight WHITE BALANCE.
3. Select one of the following:
.
.
.
.
.
.
Auto – The white balance has been set to Automatic. Use this for taking pictures
indoors or outdoors using automatic white balance settings.
Daylight – The white balance has been set to Sunny. Use this for taking pictures or
movies outdoors on bright sunny days.
Cloudy – The white balance has been set to Cloudy. Use this for taking pictures or
movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.
Incandescent – The white balance has been set to Tungsten. Use this for taking
pictures or movies indoors under normal lighting conditions.
Fluorescent – The white balance has been set to Fluorescent. Use this for taking
pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions.
Manual – The white balance has been set to Manual. Use this for taking pictures
indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings.
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Adjusting Color Tones
Select a color tone for your photos.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey).
2. Use the right navigation key and highlight EFFECT.
3. Use your right and left navigation keys to view the color previews.
4. Select a color tone.
Adjusting the Quality
Your phone's camera quality settings include Fine, Normal, and Economy.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey).
2. Use the right navigation key and highlight QUALITY.
3. Select Fine, Normal, or Economy.
Adjusting the Shutter Sound
You can choose how the shutter will sound as you snap a picture.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey).
2. Use the right navigation key and highlight Shutter Sound.
3. Select Shutter1, Shutter2 or Shutter3.
Adjusting the Grid
This feature allows you to adjust the camera's grid.
1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey).
2. Use the right navigation key and highlight Grid.
3. Select Off or On.
Adjusting the Brightness
This feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the picture.
► From camera mode, press the navigation key left or right. (You will see the gauge bar.)
.
Press the right navigation key to increase the brightness or the left navigation key to
decrease it.
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Sending a Picture
Once you have taken a photo, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly
share it with family and friends.
Send a Photo to a Contact
1. Take a picture.
2. With the picture displayed, press SEND (left softkey).
3. Select a listed contact or one of the following options:
.
.
.
Go to Contacts to select a recipient from your phonebook entries.
MULTIPLE (left softkey) to select multiple contacts from the list of recent recipients.
NEW ADDR (right softkey) to enter a new Phone Number or Email Address.
4. Press CONTINUE (left softkey).
5. Compose a message in the space provided.
6. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display a list of optional sending, marking, and text
input choices. (Text Mode, Add Preset Message, Add/Change Recipient,
Add/Change Attachment, Add/Change Subject Line, Save as Draft, Mark as
Urgent, and Set Callback #.)
7. Press SEND (left softkey).
Assigning Photos
After taking a picture, assign it as a wallpaper or as a picture ID for a Contacts entry.
1. Take a picture.
2. With the picture displayed, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Assign and select an
option.
.
.
Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry.
Select one of the following options:
•
•
•
Contacts
Unsaved Numbers
Private / Unknown
.
Wallpaper to assign the picture as a screen saver.
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3. Highlight an entry and press
to assign the picture.
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Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features.
Alarm
Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Alarm.
2. Press CREATE NEW (left softkey).
3. Highlight the ALARM field to turn the alarm on or off.
4. Select a time for the alarm.
.
Select AM or PM by pressing the right softkey.
5. Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing
6. Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting the repeat field and pressing
.
.
.
Highlight Daily, Once, or select individual days of the week and press DONE (left
softkey).
7. Select a Snooze Interval using the right and left navigation keys.
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.
Select an interval of 5 minutes, 10 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 20 Minutes, or Off to
disallow the Snooze feature.
8. Select a Volume level using the right and left navigation keys.
9. Press DONE (left softkey).
Calendar
Your phone’s Calendar tool helps you organize your time and you can set it to remind you of
important events.
Viewing the Calendar
You can view the calendar in several different ways, including month or week view.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Scheduler.
Viewing the Current Day’s Schedule
Your phone comes in handy for checking your current day's schedule.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Today.
Jumping to Another Date
► Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Jump to date.
Adding a Schedule
Use your phone's scheduler to add events to your calendar.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Scheduler.
2. Highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press OPTIONS (right
softkey) > Add New.
3. Enter the event title information and press NEXT (left softkey).
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4. Select an event type using your navigation keys to scroll left or right.
5. Select an alarm time for the event using your navigation keys to scroll left or right. You
can choose No Alarm, On Time, 10 Min. Before, 30 Min. Before, or 1 Hour Before.
Note: The default alarm time is 10 Min. Before.
6. Select a repeating status for the event using your navigation keys to scroll left or right.
7. Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing
8. Select a Start and End time and date for the event.
.
9. Select Go to Contact to select a contact to associate with this event.
10. Press DONE (left softkey) to save the event.
Viewing the Task List
The Task List displays a summary of your upcoming events in chronological order. Each entry
displays its relative priority, due time, due date, and whether or not the task was missed.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Task List.
Viewing the Countdown
The Countdown List displays the number of days that remain until specific scheduled events. If
the event itself was missed or ignored through your event alerts, that event displays the number
of days passed since the scheduled time.
► Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Countdown.
Jumping to Another Date
► Press OPTIONS (left softkey) > Jump to date.
Managing the Schedule Alerts
When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you
and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled
events:
● By playing the assigned ringer type.
● By illuminating the backlight.
● By flashing the LED.
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Manage Schedule Alerts
► To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press any key except the navigation keys.
- or -
► To view additional options, press one of the following:
.
.
.
Snooze silences the alarm and schedules it to replay again in 10 minutes.
View displays the event detail screen.
Dismiss (right softkey) stops the alarm and eliminates any further notices about the
event.
Erasing Events
You can delete events scheduled for a specific time and date.
Erasing a Day’s Events
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Scheduler.
2. Highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press
.
3. Highlight the event you want to erase and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete.
4. Select Yes (left softkey) or No (right softkey).
Erasing All Events
You have the option of deleting all events scheduled before a specific time and date.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar > Scheduler.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete All.
3. Select Yes (left softkey) or No (right softkey).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a
number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled
handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is
usually up to approximately 30 feet.
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Turning Bluetooth On and Off
Before using Bluetooth, you must turn it on. By default, your phone’s Bluetooth feature is set to
Off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth phones.
Turn Bluetooth On
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Bluetooth.
2. Highlight On and press
to enable Bluetooth.
Turn Bluetooth Off
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Bluetooth.
to disable Bluetooth.
2. Highlight Off and press
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu
The Bluetooth menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth
service. These include:
● Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication.
● Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth phones.
● Displaying your phone’s Bluetooth address.
Access the Bluetooth Settings Menu
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Bluetooth.
2. Set your Bluetooth options.
.
.
.
Highlight My Bluetooth Info and press EDIT (left softkey) to rename your phone for
Bluetooth.
Select Visibility > Always Visible, Visible for 3 Min, or Hidden to set your
Bluetooth visibility.
Select My Bluetooth Info to display your phone’s Bluetooth profiles and address.
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Pairing Bluetooth Phones
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone
and another Bluetooth phone. When you pair phones, they share a passkey, allowing for fast,
secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process.
Pair Your Phone with a Bluetooth Device
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Bluetooth > Add New > <Search>. (Your
phone will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth phones.)
2. Highlight a phone and press
3. Enter the PIN code and press
.
.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible phones,
display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange
may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible phones
Updating Phone
From time to time, software updates may be available for your phone.
Download Software Updates to Your Phone
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Update Phone.
2. Press Update Firmware to update your phone’s software version or Update PRL to
update the list of geographic areas your phone can use during roaming. (Your phone
automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to
power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade.)
Voice Service
Your phone's voice service capabilities make it possible for you to complete tasks such as
dialing a phone number in your Contacts simply by talking into your phone.
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone
number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the
phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
Activating ASR
► Press and hold
.
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The screen displays “Say a command” and the phone prompts you to say the name of the
command you want to use. To complete your task, simply follow the voice prompts.
Available ASR commands include:
● Call <name or #> to call an entry in your Contacts list or a spoken phone number.
● Send Text <Name or #> to send a text message to the spoken name or phone number.
● Lookup <Name> to lookup the spoken contact name.
● Go To <Menu> to jump directly to menu items or applications.
● Check <Item> to check your phone’s status.
Tip: Use ASR in a quiet environment so it can accurately recognize your commands.
Making a Voice Call with ASR
1. Press and hold
.
2. If you hear “Say a command,” say “Call.”
3. If you hear “Say the name or number,” say a name or a phone number.
4. If you hear “Which location?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”).
Tip: You can skip steps 3 and 4 by saying a name and location after “Call” without pausing
(for example, “Call John Jones mobile”).
Note: If ASR does not recognize the name or number, it will find the most likely matches and
display a list of up to three names or numbers. You will hear “Did you say…” followed by
the name or number. You can confirm by saying “Yes.” Say “No” to change the
selection.
Opening Menus with ASR
You can jump directly to many menu items or applications by saying “Go to” followed by a menu
option.
1. Press and hold
.
2. If you hear “Say a command,” say “Go To.”
3. If you hear “Which shortcut?,” say an application name (for example, “Messages”).
4. The phone opens the selected menu.
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Checking Phone Status Using ASR
You can use ASR to obtain information about your phone:
● Status
● Time
● Signal Strength
● Network
● Battery
● My Phone Number
To check the phone status using ASR:
1. Press and hold
.
2. If you hear “Say a command,” say “Check.”
3. If you hear “Which status item?,” say a command.
ASR Options
To change ASR confirmation:
1. Press and hold
.
2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Confirmation and select an option.
.
.
.
Automatic to ask for confirmation only when the system is not sure what you said.
Always Confirm to always ask for confirmation.
Never Confirm to never ask for confirmation.
To adapt the system to your voice:
1. Press and hold
.
2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Adaptation > Adapt Voice.
3. Press START (left softkey) and repeat each word, phrase, or telephone number you
hear.
To reset the adaptation:
1. Press and hold
.
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2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Adaptation > Reset Voice > Yes (left softkey).
To change the ASR mode:
1. Press and hold
.
2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Audio Modes and select an option.
.
.
Expert Mode to sound a beep only.
Prompt Mode to prompt for required information.
To view the ASR Version:
1. Press and hold
.
2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > About.
Calculator
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator and handy tip and eco-calculators for figuring tip
percentages and miles-per-gallon.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calculator > Calculator.
2. Enter numbers using your keypad.
.
Press
Press
to enter decimal points.
.
.
to change the sign from positive to negative.
Press CLEAR (right softkey) to clear all numbers.
for the calculation result.
3. Press
Tip Calculator
With the tip calculator, you can configure the tip percentage you owe on a bill.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calculator > Tip Calculator.
2. Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the Bill ($) amount, Tip (%), and #
Paying.
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.
The Tip ($) displays the amount you pay for a tip and You pay displays the total
amount you pay on the bill.
Eco Calculator
Your phone comes with an eco calculator that allows you to configure the amount you pay per
gallon of fuel and the resulting efficiency of your car’s mileage.
Calculate Your Fuel per Gallon
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Calculator > Eco Calculator.
2. Press Create (left softkey).
- or -
1. Press OPTIONS (left softkey) > Create.
2. Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the Distance (mi), Fuel ($), (gallon), and
Price ($/gallon) amounts.
.
The calculator displays the ($/mile) and (gallon/mile) efficiency amounts.
Device Self Service
This built-in service on your phone allows you to activate your phone manually via a Web-
enabled UI.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Device Self Service.
2. Follow the onscreen prompts to manually activate your new phone.
World Time
You phone gives you the capability to view the time in over 46 different locations around the
world.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > World Time.
2. Use your right or left navigation keys to scroll through the list of cities.
3. Press SET DST (left softkey) to turn Daylight Savings Time On or Off.
Memo Pad
Your phone comes with a memo pad that you can use to compose and store reminders and
notes to help keep you organized.
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Compose a Memo
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo Pad > ADD NEW (left softkey).
2. Type your note using the keypad and press DONE (left softkey).
Read a Saved Note
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo Pad.
2. Highlight a note and press
Delete a Saved Note
.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo Pad.
2. Highlight a note and press
.
3. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete > Yes (left softkey).
Voice Memos
Use your phone’s Voice Memo feature to record brief memos to remind you of important events,
phone numbers, or grocery list items and to record conversations during a call.
Note: Your phone can store 1 minute of memos during a call and 2 minutes within the Tools
menu.
Recording a Current Call
With your phone's Voice Memo feature, you can record a phone call while you are on the call.
1. While on a call, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Voice Memo to begin recording the
call.
2. To pause the recording, press PAUSE (left softkey), or press STOP (left softkey) to stop
recording.
Recording Voice Memos
Recording Voice Memos is as easy as speaking into your phone.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Record.
2. Begin recording after the voice prompt.
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End the Recording
► Press or FINISH (right softkey).
Playing Voice Memos
You can play and review the voice memos you have recorded.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review.
2. Highlight the Memo you want to play and press REVIEW (left softkey).
Erasing Voice Memos
You can erase voice memos that you have previously recorded.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review.
2. Highlight the Memo you want to erase and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete >
DELETE (left softkey).
Erase All Voice Memos
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review.
2. Press OPTIONS > Delete All > DELETE (left softkey).
Editing Voice Memos
You can edit the titles or captions you assign to voice memos.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review.
2. Highlight the Memo you want to edit, and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Caption.
3. Enter the new title and press DONE (left softkey).
Check Voice Memo Information
You can check information about your voice memos such as length, and time and date of the
recording.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review.
2. Highlight the Memo whose information you want to view and press OPTIONS (right
softkey) > Info.
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3. Check the information and press DONE (left softkey).
Send a Voice Memo Message
You can even send a voice memo as a message.
1. Press
> Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review.
2. Highlight the Memo you want to send and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Send
Message.
3. Select the message recipient and press
information.
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Index
Accessibility
Voice Guide, 31
Voice Recognition, 30
Account, 4
Managing, 5
Passwords, 5
Accounts, 51
Activation, 3
Airplane Mode, 39
Alarm
Setting, 74
Answering Calls
Roam Enabled, 18
Applications, 55
Downloading, 56
ASR
Activating, 79
Checking Phone Status with, 81
Making Calls with, 80
Opening Menus with, 80
Options, 81
Backlight Control, 26
Bluetooth, 77
Pairing, 79
Sending Contacts via, 49
Settings, 78
Turning Off, 78
Turning On, 78
Brightness, 26
PowerSave Mode, 27
Browser, 64
Opening, 64
Calculator, 82
Eco, 83
Tip, 82
Call Answer, 38
Camera, 66
Sending Pictures, 72
Settings, 67
Take Pictures, 66
Index
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Contact Match, 40
Contacts, 44
Accessing, 44
Add, 44
Contact Match, 40
Edit, 47
ICE Contacts, 48
List Options, 45
Save a Number, 46
Sending via Bluetooth, 49
Data, 39
Net Guard, 39
Update Profile, 40
Data Services
Password, 5
Device Self Service, 83
Display, 24
Backlight Control, 26
Brightness, 26
Emergency Contacts, 48
Emergency Numbers, 16
Entering Text
ABC Mode, 13, 53
Emoticons, 53
Numbers, 14, 53
Preset Messages, 14, 53
Selecting Mode, 13, 52
Smileys, 14, 53
Symbols, 14, 53
Entertainment, 66
Get Started, 1
GPS Services, 58
Activating Location Mode, 58
Sprint Family Locator, 59
Home Screen, 10
ICE Contacts, 48
Add, 48
Contact Options, 48
Feature Options, 49
Key Functions, 8
Language, 41
Location, 34
Memo Pad, 84
Messaging, 51
Index
88
MMS Messaging, 51
Navigation Keys, 43
Phone, 15
Basics, 7
Layout, 8
Reset, 36
Phone Calls
Emergency Numbers, 16
Make Calls, 15
Receive, 17
Using the Keypad, 15
Pictures
Sending, 72
PowerSave Mode, 27
Recent Calls
Clear, 23
Reset Phone, 36
Ringers, 27
Incoming Calls, 27
Roaming, 40
Data Guard, 40
Setting, 41
Set Up Your Device, 1
Settings, 24
Bluetooth, 78
Contacts, 42
Display, 24
Language, 41
Location, 34
Phone Information, 32
Reset/Delete, 36
Ringers, 27
Volume, 27
SMS
Messaging, 51
Sprint
411, 6
Account Support, 6
Operator Services, 6
Sprint Family Locator, 59
Status Bar
Data Connection, 61
Icons, 10
TDD
Index
89
Options, 42
Text Messaging, 51
Tools, 74
Alarm, 74
Bluetooth, 77
Calculator, 82
Memo Pad, 84
Voice Service, 79
World Time, 83
TTY
Options, 42
Text Telephone, 42
Turn Your Phone On and Off, 9
Update Data Profile, 40
Voice Guide
Accessibility, 31
Voice Memos, 84
Erasing, 85
Recording, 85
Voice Recognition
Accessibility, 30
Voice Service, 79
ASR, 79
Voicemail, 18
Notification, 19
Password, 5
Setup, 4
Volume, 27
Web, 60
Navigating, 61
Status and Indicators, 61
Your User Name, 60
World Time, 83
Index
90
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