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Kyocera Brio Sprint User's Guide

KYOCERA Brio
User Guide
©2011 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Sprint Account Password .................................................................................................... 5
Manage Your Account......................................................................................................... 5
Sprint Support Services ...................................................................................................... 6
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................. 7
Key Functions ..................................................................................................................... 8
Keyguard ...........................................................................................................................10
Enter Text With the QWERTY Keyboard ............................................................................17
Select a Text Input Mode ...................................................................................................18
XT9 Smart Input .................................................................................................................18
ABC Mode .........................................................................................................................19
Set Text Entry Options .......................................................................................................19
Phone Calls & Settings .............................................................................................................22
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................22
Dialing Options ..................................................................................................................23
Answer Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................23
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Missed Call Notification ......................................................................................................24
Call Emergency Numbers ..................................................................................................24
In-Call Options ...................................................................................................................25
End-of-Call Options ............................................................................................................26
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................26
Find a Phone Number ........................................................................................................26
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses .....................................................................27
Dial From the Contacts List ................................................................................................27
Plus (+) Code Dialing .........................................................................................................28
Speed Dialing ....................................................................................................................28
Abbreviated Dialing ............................................................................................................28
Set Up Voicemail ...............................................................................................................29
Voicemail Notification .........................................................................................................29
New Voicemail Message Alerts ..........................................................................................30
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................30
Caller ID .............................................................................................................................31
Call Waiting ........................................................................................................................31
3-Way Calling ....................................................................................................................32
Call Forwarding ..................................................................................................................32
Alert Notification .................................................................................................................33
Call Answer Mode ..............................................................................................................33
Auto-Answer Mode ............................................................................................................33
Headset Mode ...................................................................................................................33
Airplane Mode ....................................................................................................................34
TTY Use With Sprint Service..............................................................................................34
Use the Hearing Aid Device Compatibility Function ...........................................................35
Settings .....................................................................................................................................36
Change the Screen Saver ..................................................................................................36
Change the Brightness.......................................................................................................37
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Change the Backlight Settings ...........................................................................................37
Set the Notification Pop-up ................................................................................................37
Select a Picture ID .............................................................................................................37
Power Save Mode ..............................................................................................................38
Change the Clock/Calendar Display...................................................................................38
Set a Custom Greeting .......................................................................................................38
Change the Phone’s Menu Style ........................................................................................38
Change the Font Size ........................................................................................................38
Display Language ................................................................................................ ..............39
Adjust the Phone’s Volume Settings ..................................................................................39
Silence All ..........................................................................................................................39
Select Ringer Types for Incoming Calls .............................................................................40
Select Ringer Types for Messages.....................................................................................40
Select Ringer Types for Voicemail, Calendar, and Power Up/Down ...................................41
Get New Ringers ................................................................................................................41
Set Up Voice Guide ...........................................................................................................41
Select a Vibration Pattern ..................................................................................................42
Set Clear Alerts Icon ..........................................................................................................42
Set a Callback Number ......................................................................................................42
Add a Customized Signature..............................................................................................43
Manage Preset Messages .................................................................................................43
Set Repeated Tone ............................................................................................................44
Set Long Message Reassembly .........................................................................................44
Roaming Icon .....................................................................................................................44
Roaming on Other Networks ..............................................................................................45
Check for Voicemail Messages While Roaming .................................................................45
Set Roaming Mode ............................................................................................................45
Enable Roaming ................................................................................................................45
Roaming Guards ................................................................................................................46
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Lock Your Phone ...............................................................................................................47
Parental Controls ...............................................................................................................48
Delete Phone Content ........................................................................................................49
Reset Your Phone and Phone Content ..............................................................................50
Security Features for Data Services ...................................................................................50
History ......................................................................................................................................52
Recent History List .............................................................................................................52
History Icons ......................................................................................................................53
Contacts....................................................................................................................................56
Change the Group Name or Group Icon ............................................................................59
Add Members to a Group ...................................................................................................59
Remove Members From a Group .......................................................................................59
Delete a Contacts Entry or Group ......................................................................................59
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Messaging ................................................................................................................................64
Compose Messages ..........................................................................................................64
Access Messages ..............................................................................................................65
Threaded Messaging .........................................................................................................65
Get Started With Email .......................................................................................................67
Access Email .....................................................................................................................68
Calendar & Tools ......................................................................................................................70
Add an Event to the Calendar ............................................................................................70
Add a To Do List Item to the Calendar ...............................................................................71
Calendar Alerts ..................................................................................................................72
View Events .......................................................................................................................72
Delete Events ....................................................................................................................72
Insert a microSD Card........................................................................................................74
Remove the microSD Card ................................................................................................75
Create Folders in the microSD Card ..................................................................................75
View Memory in the microSD Card ....................................................................................76
Format the microSD Card ..................................................................................................76
Back Up Your Contacts Data to the microSD Card ............................................................76
Display Your microSD Card Folders ...................................................................................76
File Manager ......................................................................................................................77
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) .....................................................................................78
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer .............................................................................79
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ................................................................................80
Manage Voice Memos .......................................................................................................83
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Camera ................................ ................................................................................................ .....88
Take a Picture ....................................................................................................................88
Assign Pictures ..................................................................................................................89
Camera Mode Options .......................................................................................................89
Camera Settings ................................................................................................................91
Storage Options .................................................................................................................92
In Phone Folder .................................................................................................................92
On Memory Card Folder ....................................................................................................92
In Phone and On Memory Card Folder Options .................................................................92
Review Pictures in Assigned Media Folder ........................................................................93
Send Pictures Using the Messaging Feature .....................................................................93
Send Pictures Using the Bluetooth Feature ........................................................................94
Bluetooth ...................................................................................................................................96
View the Trusted Devices List ............................................................................................98
Trusted Devices List Menu .................................................................................................98
Web and Data Services .......................................................................................................... 101
Your User Name .............................................................................................................. 101
Launch a Web Connection ............................................................................................... 102
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Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................................ 102
Learn to Navigate the Web .............................................................................................. 102
GPS Features ......................................................................................................................... 110
Sign Up for Sprint Family Locator .................................................................................... 111
Use Sprint Family Locator ................................................................................................ 111
Copyrights ............................................................................................................................... 112
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 113
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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.
Your Phone at a Glance Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help
Get Started 1

Your Phone at a Glance

Set Up Your Phone

1. Install the battery. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, making sure the connectors align
( ). Gently press down to secure the battery ( ).
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Align the tabs of the battery cover with the slots ( ) and press the battery cover
down until it snaps into place ( ).
2. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will search for Sprint service and enter standby mode. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
3. Make your first call.
Use your keyboard to enter a phone number. Press .
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See Charge the Battery.

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 it is going to be activated on an existing number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.
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Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Press ACTIVATE (left softkey) to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
● To confirm activation, make a phone call. 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 while the phone is being activated. Pressing cancels the
activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
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 to dial your voicemail number.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
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.
For more information about using your voicemail, see Voicemail.

Sprint Account Information and Help

Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
Sprint Account Password
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Manage Your Account Sprint Support Services

Sprint Account Password

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 sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You will 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 data (Web) access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint 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.
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● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screen savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
● Press to check minute usage and account balance.
● Press to make a payment.
● Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get
answers to other questions.
From Any Other Phone
● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.

Sprint Support 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 placing 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 sprint.com.
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Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone’s software may become available
from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also use the menu to check for and download updates. Press > Tools > Update
Phone > Update Firmware to search for and download available updates.
Your Phone’s Layout Display Screen Turn Your Phone On and Off Battery and Charger Navigate Through the Menus Display Your Phone Number Enter Text Simple Data Exchange
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Your Phone’s Layout

Key Functions Keyguard

Key Functions

● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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● Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
● MENU/OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus and select the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.
● TALK Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
● Text Key provides one-touch access to the phone’s messaging feature.
● Navigation Key lets you scroll through the phone’s menu options.
● Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
● Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls, activate ASR in speakerphone mode, and
turn the speakerphone on or off during a call.
● QWERTY Keyboard lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and perform functions using single or combined keypresses.
● BACK Key deletes characters from the display in text input mode. When in a menu, pressing it 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 cancel your input and return to standby mode.
● Softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen.
● LED Indicator shows your phone’s status at a glance.
● Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures.
● Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
● Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
● Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer volume whenever your phone is turned on or adjust the voice volume during a call.
● Camera Button lets you access the Photos menu. Press and hold to activate the camera mode and take pictures.
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● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect a compatible charging cable or USB data cable (not included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
● Internal Antenna facilitates reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion of your phone where the internal antenna is located while using the phone.
● microSD Card Slot (internal) lets you use a microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card (both not included) to expand the memory of your phone. To gain access to the microSD card slot, you must first remove the battery cover. (See microSD Card.)

Keyguard

This feature enables you to lock side buttons and the QWERTY keyboard to avoid accidentally pressing a key or a button. You can place an emergency 911 call even if keys are locked.
To lock keys from standby mode:
► Press and hold .
To unlock keys:
► Press , and then press .
Keys will be temporally unlocked when you:
Receive a call. Press to answer. Receive messages, scheduled events, alarms, or countdown notifications.
Note: If you do not operate your phone when you receive a call or notification, keys will be
locked again automatically.
This feature is turned on by default. If you want to turn it off, do the following:
► Press > Settings > Keyguard > Off.

Display Screen

The status bar at the top of your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. The following tables identify the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen.
Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select
Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
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Service Icons
Description
Signal Strength – Your phone’s 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.
Data Service Active – Sprint 1xRTT data service is available. When active,
the icon is animated.
Data Service Dormant – Sprint 1xRTT data service is currently dormant.
Data Service Unavailable – Sprint 1xRTT data service is currently
unavailable.
Status Icons
Description
Battery – Your phone’s current battery charge level. (The icon to the left
shows the battery is fully charged.) The icon is animated while the battery is charging.
Location On – Your phone’s location feature is on and available for location- based services such as GPS.
Location Off – Your phone’s location feature is off. Your location is available only for 911.
Silence All – Your phone’s sound is turned off.
Vibrate All – Your phone’s sound is turned off but vibrate is turned on.
Ringer Off – Your phone’s ringer is turned off.
1 Beep – A beep sounds when you receive an incoming call, a message, etc.
1 Beep and Vibrate – 1 Beep and vibrate are set.
Ringer and Vibrate – The volume level is set to between 1 and 8 and vibrate
is turned on.
Messaging and Alert Icons
Description
New Messages – You have one or more new messages waiting.
New Voicemail Messages – You have one or more new voicemail messages
waiting.
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New Email Messages – You have one or more new email messages waiting.
New Urgent Messages – You have one or more new urgent messages
waiting.
Multiple Alerts – You have different kinds of alerts waiting.
Urgent Multiple Alerts – You have different kinds of alerts (including urgent
messages) waiting.
Application Alerts – You have alert messages from Java applications activated in the background.
Bluetooth Icons
Description
Visible – Your phone is discoverable by (visible to) other Bluetooth devices.
Connected – Your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device.
Enabled – Your phone’s Bluetooth feature is enabled.
Voice Call Icons
Description
Missed Call – You have one or more missed voice calls.
Bluetooth Device – A call is in progress using a Bluetooth device.
Headset – A call is in progress using an optional wired headset.
Car Kit – A call is in progress using an optional car kit device.
Camera Icons
Description
Beach/Snow Mode – Indicates the picture mode is set to Beach/Snow.
Scenery Mode – Indicates the picture mode is set to Scenery.
Mirror Image Mode – Indicates the picture mode is set to Mirror Image.
Night/Dark Mode – Indicates the picture mode is set to Night/Dark.
Tip: The above icons will blink while your phone is communicating with a Bluetooth device.
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Self-Timer (5 Seconds) – Indicates the self-timer is set to 5 seconds.
Self-Timer (10 Seconds) – Indicates the self-timer is set to 10 seconds.
Multiple Shots – Indicates the multiple shots function is enabled.
Camera Resolution (1.3M) – Indicates the camera is set to 1.3-megapixel
resolution (1280x960).
Camera Resolution (0.3M) – Indicates the camera is set to 0.3-megapixel resolution (640x480).
Camera Resolution (0.1M) – Indicates the camera is set to 0.1-megapixel resolution (320x240).
Saving to Phone – Indicates your phone is saving a picture to the phone memory.
Saving to Memory Card – Indicates your phone is saving a picture to the memory card.
Other Icons
Description
TTY – Your phone is connected to a TTY device.
Alarm – An alarm or countdown is set.
Calendar – You have event notifications.
HAC Enabled – Your phone’s HAC (hearing aid compatibility) setting is
enabled.
Multitasking Virtual Machine – Indicates Java applications are running. The number next to the plus sign indicates the number of running applications.
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Turn Your Phone On and Off

Turn Your Phone On
► Press and hold .
Turn Your Phone Off
► Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering-down animation on
the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Battery and Charger

Warning: Use only Sprint-approved or Kyocera-approved batteries and chargers with your
phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or Kyocera-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Sprint-approved or Kyocera-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Kyocera; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at sprint.com.
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
For a quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper right corner of your phone’s display screen. When there are approximately five minutes of talk time left, the battery icon turns red ( ) and the phone sounds a warning tone.
After an additional five minutes or so, the phone sounds a warning tone three times and then turns off.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other
variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of
power.
Install the Battery
► See Set Up Your Phone.
Remove the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you do not lose any stored numbers or messages.
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2. Insert a flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment cover and lift the cover up gently.
3. Lift the battery up and remove it from the phone.
Warning: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.
Charge the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on.
Always use a Sprint-approved or Kyocera-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
1. Plug the phone charger into an electrical outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the phone charger into the charger/accessory jack on the left side of your phone.
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.

Navigate Through the Menus

The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key up or down.
Many menus feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track of your position in the menu.
Select Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and pressing . If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the
corresponding number on the phone’s keyboard. For example, to view the Icon Glossary screen:
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1. From standby mode, press to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings by highlighting it and pressing .
3. Select Phone Info by highlighting it and pressing .
4. Select Icon Glossary by highlighting it and pressing .
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:
► Press > Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
Back Up Within a Menu
► Press to go to the previous menu.
► Press to return to standby mode.
Navigation Key Shortcuts
You can use the navigation key to access shortcuts to specific menu items directly from standby mode. You can reassign the default shortcuts to the menu items you choose.
1. Press > Settings > Others > Navigation Keys.
2. Highlight a navigation key direction you wish to reassign and press .
3. Using the navigation key or your keyboard, highlight a function.
4. Press ASSIGN (left softkey) to save. (For options with submenu levels, such as Settings, you can assign submenu options by navigating to the desired option before pressing ASSIGN.)

Display Your Phone Number

► Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID.
Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.

Enter Text

You can enter text on your phone using the QWERTY keyboard.
Enter Text With the QWERTY Keyboard Select a Text Input Mode XT9 Smart Input
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ABC Mode
Key
Function
Shift: Use to toggle uppercase and lowercase text input. Change the
capitalization style (Abc > ABC > abc or XT9Word > XT9WORD > XT9word).
Function: Use to enter the number or symbol labeled on the top of the QWERTY keys (for example #, *, /, +, !). Press this key first and then any corresponding key. To continue entering the labeled numbers or symbols, keep pressing and holding this key while you press corresponding keys. To lock the function key, press twice. After a function key is pressed, is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. (The key lock icon appears when locked.)
Space: Use to insert a space between letters, words, and sentences.
Emoticons/Symbols: Use to open the Emoticons and Smileys or Symbols
window. Press this key to open and switch between the Emoticons and Smileys window. Press and then press this key to open the Symbols
window. Highlight the emoticon, smiley, or symbol you want, and then press
to insert it into your text.
.com: Use to insert a dot. Press and then press this key to insert .com.
Enter: Use to create a new line of text.
Backspace: Use to delete a character. Press and hold this key to delete an
entire word.
Set Text Entry Options

Enter Text With the QWERTY Keyboard

Your phone features a QWERTY keyboard, specifically designed for easy and comfortable text entry. The QWERTY keyboard works in the same way as the standard keyboard on any computer. The easiest way to enter text on the QWERTY keyboard is to use your thumbs.
You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard:
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Select a Text Input Mode

Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) to change the text mode. (If you are in the message entry screen, press OPTIONS [right softkey] > Text Mode.)
2. Select one of the following options:
Abc to enter characters using the alphabet mode. (See ABC Mode.)  XT9Word to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the number of
keypresses required while entering a word.
Symbols to enter symbols.  Smileys to enter smile icons.  Emoticons to enter “emoticons.” (This is available, for example, when composing a
message or when editing a Schedule or To Do description in Calendar.)
Paste List to paste copied or cut text (if applicable).  Web Shortcuts to enter Web shortcuts (for example, www., http://, or .com).  Text Options to display the text entry options menu (if applicable). (See Set Text
Entry Options.)
Tip: When entering text, press to change the capitalization style as Abc > ABC > abc
(Abc mode), or as XT9Word > XT9WORD > XT9word (XT9Word mode). The selected style is displayed in the bottom-right corner of the screen, above the right softkey label (if applicable).

XT9 Smart Input

XT9 Smart Input helps eliminate errors caused by keypress errors when using a small QWERTY keyboard. (To select the XT9Word mode when entering text, see Select a Text Input
Mode.)
XT9 Smart Input uses a predictive word database to provide a selection list that enables word prediction and word completion, and features like smart punctuation and auto accenting to analyze the letters you enter and create a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.)
1. Select the XT9Word text input mode.
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2. When you enter letters, a word choice list opens and shows words starting with the letters you have entered thus far. (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word.)
3. Scroll to the correct word and press to select it.
Add a Word to the XT9 Database
If a word you want to enter is not displayed in an XT9 word choice list when you are using XT9 Smart Input, add it to the database.
1. While you are in XT9Word mode, enter a letter. (A word choice list opens.)
2. Scroll down the list and select <Add Word>.
3. Enter a word and press SAVE (left softkey). The word will appear as an option the next time you scroll through options during XT9 Smart Input.
For more information about XT9 Smart Input, visit the Nuance website at nuance.com/for-
business/by-product/xt9/index.htm.

ABC Mode

In Abc mode, you can enter alphabetic characters associated with each key.
1. Select the Abc text input mode. (See Select a Text Input Mode.)
2. Press the corresponding alphabet keys to enter the word.
By default, the first letter of a sentence is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. To switch between lowercase and uppercase, press the key.

Set Text Entry Options

The text entry options menu allows you to specify a suitable feature during the text entry process.
1. When entering text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Text Options.
- or -
From standby mode, press > Settings > Text Entry.
2. Highlight an option and press . Word Complete to suggest possible words based on letters you have entered when
you are using XT9 Smart Input. (See XT9 Smart Input.)
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Next Word Complete to automatically display the word that may follow the current
text input.
Phrase Complete to set the phone to predict possible phrases after one word with a
space is entered.
Word Scan to allow the predictive text input system to suggest words by searching
Contacts.
Word Choice List to select whether to display or hide the word choice list.  Input Language to select the language to enter (English or Spanish).  My Words to edit or delete custom words you have added to the predictive text
database.
• Add Word to store words that you frequently use.
Auto Substitution to replace abbreviated words or phrases with full-text equivalents
that are added by you.
Select Text to select text for copying, cutting or adding (if applicable).  Delete All to delete all text (if applicable).  Help to view the XT9 instructions.

Simple Data Exchange

This feature makes it easy to select certain information in a message or email message and automatically save it or use it in a related application.
Simple Data Exchange works with these types of information:
● Email addresses
● Street addresses
● Phone numbers
● Web addresses (URLs)
Email Address Options
► Highlight an email address (or a saved Contacts entry name in the From/To field in the
message details screen), press , and then select an option: Send Message > Message or Email. The selected messaging application will open
and the email address will appear as the message’s recipient.
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Share > Message or Email. The selected messaging application will open and the
email address will appear in the message body.
Save to Contacts to save the email address in Contacts.  Contact Details to display the Contacts entry if the email address is already saved
in Contacts.
Street Address Options
► Highlight a street address, press , and select an option:
Share > Message or Email. The selected messaging application will open and the
address will appear in the message body.
Save to Contacts to save the address in Contacts.
Phone Number Options
► Highlight a phone number, press , and then select an option:
Call to call the phone number.  Prepend to prepend a number to the phone number.  Send Message to send a message to the phone number. The messaging application
will open and the phone number will appear in the To: field.
Share > Message or Email. The selected messaging application will open and the
phone number will appear in the message body.
Save to Contacts to save the phone number in Contacts.  Contact Details to display the Contacts entry if the phone number is already saved
in Contacts.
Web Address (URL) Options
► Highlight a Web address (URL), press , and select an option:
Browse to open the browser to the Web page.  Share > Message or Email. The selected messaging application will open and the
Web address will appear in the message body.
Save to Contacts to save the Web address in Contacts.
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Phone Calls & Settings

With the Nationwide Sprint Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country.
Make and Answer Phone Calls Voicemail Phone Call Options Phone Call Settings

Make and Answer Phone Calls

This topic will help you learn the basics of making and answering phone calls.
Make Phone Calls Dialing Options Answer Phone Calls Missed Call Notification Call Emergency Numbers In-Call Options End-of-Call Options Save a Phone Number Find a Phone Number Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses Dial From the Contacts List Plus (+) Code Dialing Speed Dialing Abbreviated Dialing

Make Phone Calls

1. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press
to erase the numbers.)
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