LG LGLX260 User Manual

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2. To switch betw een callers , press .

3. When finis hed, press .

1. The screen d isplays the inc oming call and a to ne

is played . Press to accep t the call and plac e

your exist ing call on hold.

Sprint Voicemail system.

and record your greeting and name announcement.

Sett ing Up Your Sprint Voicem ail

1. Press and ho ld . You will be connec ted to the

2. Follow the sy stem prompts t o create your pas scode

Retrieving Your Sprint Voicemail Messages

From your Sprint Phone: When you have new

voicem ail messages wa iting, your pho ne’s display

will not ify you. Pres s and hold to dial yo ur

voicemail box. Follow the system prompts to

retrieve your messages.

From another phone: Dial your Sprint Phone

number. Whe n your voicemai l answers, pres s

and enter your passco de to access your voicemail

box. Foll ow the system pr ompts to retri eve

your messages.

Call Waiting

To respond to a n incoming cal l while you’re on a ca ll:

Calling Options

Sprint Voicemail

Phone User Guide

Saving Phone Numbers

To save a number in your phone’s internal phone book:

1. From standb y mode, use the keyp ad to enter a

2. Scroll dow n to Save and press .

3. Select either New Entry or Existing Entry.

4. Select a Pho ne Type Label (Mob ile, Home, Of fice).

5. Enter a name an d press .

6. Press Save to save the en try.

Callin g From Your Phon e Book

To place a call f rom your phone bo ok:

1. Press the key.

2. Scroll to Contacts icon.

3. Press .

4. Select Find/Add entry.

5. Highlight t he listing you wa nt to call and pres s .

You can also ac cess your cont acts direct ly from the

idle scr een by pressin g Contacts.

Making a Call From C all History

Call His tory keeps tra ck of the last 50 ph one calls

you’ve mad e, received or m issed. From your C all

History lists, you can redial calls, return calls, save

number s to your Phone Boo k and more.

To make a call fro m your Call Histo ry list:

1. From standb y mode, press an d select

2. Select t he Call Histor y list you’re loo king for (Miss ed,

3. Highlight t he listing you wa nt to call and pres s . Call History.

Incomi ng, Outgoing o r Recent) and pr ess .

Using Call History

service is not included. Depending on the

plan and options selected, additional charges may apply.

Coverage is not available everywhere.

and their trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.

All other trademarks are the property of their

Sprint Vision

respective owners.

Messages” above.

Send to send th e text message.

• Use Mode to selec t an input mode.

• Press Mode , sele ct a category, hi ghlight the

6. Review the me ssage, sele ct your deliver y options

(such as ca llback number o r priority) a nd press

desire d message or emo ticon, and pre ss .

4. Press Continue when you ar e finished

adding re cipients.

5. Compose a me ssage or use th e canned (pre- set)

smileys (icons).

messages, recent messages and/or

To read an inco ming text mess age:

When you re ceive a messa ge, it will autom atically

appear o n your phone’s scre en. Use your navig ation

key to scro ll down and view th e entire messag e.

To reply to a tex t message:

1. While the me ssage is open, s elect Reply .

2. Follow step s 5-6 in “Sending SMS Text

Accessing SMS Text Messages

session

phone nu mber.

Using the Phone Book

Sendin g SMS Text Messages

1. From standb y mode, press an d

2. Select Send Message, then Text Message.

3. Select Go to Contacts or press New Addr select Messaging.

to enter yo ur recipient ’s mobile phone nu mber or

email address, then press Continue . (You

may enter u p to 25 recipient s.)

Using SMS Text Messaging

Sprint Vision

Connecting With Sprint Vision

homepage. When you find what you’re

Vision

looking for, just highlight it and press to go to

1. From standby mode press then choose Web.

2. Use your navigation key to scroll through the Sprint

homepage, select

Downloads, then select a category (Games,

that page. For more information, sign on to

www.sprint.com.

Ringers, Screen Savers or Applications).

Downloading Games, Ring ers and More

1. From the Sprint Vision

2. Use your navigation key to highlight an item you

want to download and press .

the onscreen prompts to download the item.

and the Completed screen appears, select your

desired option to quit your Sprint Vision

3. Read the information page, select Buy and follow

and assign the ringer or screen saver, run the

4. Once the item has been successfully downloaded

application, or play the game.

Phone User Guide

www.sprint.com

Printed in the U.S.A.

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Table of Contents

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

Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

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

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

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Section 2: Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Navigating Through Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Airplane/Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

TTY Use With SprintService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Erasing Private Browser Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Resetting Your Picture Mail Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Resetting Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Security Features for SprintVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

2F. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Selecting a Text Tone for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Dialing SprintServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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2G. Using the Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Using EZ Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Using the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Using the D-Day Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Using the UnitConverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

2I. Using the microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

2J. Using the Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Sending SprintPicture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Managing SprintPicture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Printing Pictures Directly From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

2K. Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Sending All Contacts Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Section 3: SprintService Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

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Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

3B. Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

SprintVision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Getting Started With SprintVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

SprintVision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

3C. Sprint Music and Your Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Using SprintMusic Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Playing Music on Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .183

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .186

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

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Introduction

This Phone User Guideintroduces you to Sprint® Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

 Section 1: Getting Started

 Section 2: Using Your Phone

 Section 3: Sprint Service Features

 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.

WAR NIN G

Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on page 184 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

Phone Guide Note

Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.comand log on to My Sprint

Wireless

to access the most recent version of the phone

user guide.

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Want to keep track of your minutes?

It’s easy to check right from your phone!

Dial

You’ll hear a summary of your service plan minutes and the minutes remaining in your current billing cycle, along with your phone’s individual usage if you’re on a shared plan. You’ll also hear a summary of your account balance and your most recent payment information.

Use Your Phone’s Web Browser

From the Sprint Vision Home Page, select My Account (Option 0). You’ll see many helpful categories including Payment Due, Current Usage, and Plan Overview. Select a topic to display the latest information.

Note

Reported minutes and balances are estimates only. Please consult your Sprint Invoice for actual minutes used.

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Your Phone’s Menu

The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure in Grid View. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 23.

1: WEB

2: MESSAGING

1: VOICEMAIL

1: Call Voicemail

2: Voicemail Details

3: Clear Icon

2: SEND MESSAGE

1: Text Message

2: Email

3: Picture Mail

4: VoiceSMS

3: TEXT MESSAGING

1: Inbox

2: Sent

3: Outbox

4: Draft

5: Edit Folder

6: Send Message

4: EMAIL

5: INSTANTMESSAGING

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6: FACEBOOK

7: PICTURE MAIL

1: Inbox

2: Sent Mail

3: Saved Mail

4: Pending Messages

8: VOICESMS

9: PREMIUM MSGS

0: SETTINGS

1: Notification

2: Delivery Receipt

3: Callback Number

4: Auto-Delete

5: Message Reminder

6: Signature

7: Preset Messages

8: VoiceSMS Options

1: Speakerphone 2: From Name

3: MEDIA PLAYER

4: CALL HISTORY

1: MISSED CALLS

2: INCOMING CALLS

3: OUTGOING CALLS

4: RECENT CALLS

5: DELETE CALL HISTORY

1: Missed Calls 2: Incoming Calls 3: Outgoing Calls 4: Recent Calls 5: Delete All

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5: MISSED ALERTS

6: CONTACTS

1: FIND/ADD ENTRY

2: SPEED DIAL #'S

3: GROUPS

4: MY PHONE#

5: MY NAME CARD

6: SERVICES

1: Customer Service 2: Dir Assistance 3. Pay by Phone 4: Account Info 5: Sprint Operator 6: Voice Command 7: Community Info 8: Non Emergency 9: Traffic Info 0: Repair Service

: TTY Relay Service #: One Call Service

7: SEND ALL CONTACTS

8: WIRELESS BACKUP

1: Subscribe 2: Learn More

7: PICTURES

1: CAMERA

Select Options(right softkey) and press the navigation key up and down to display the following options:

1: Self Timer

Off 5 seconds 10 seconds

2: Color Tone

Normal Black & White Negative Sepia

3: Image Controls

1: Brightness 2: White Balance

4: Settings

1: Resolution 2: Quality 3: Shutter Sound 4: Image Enhancer 5:Status Bar

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5: Review/Send Media

6: Camcorder Mode

2: CAMCORDER

Video Mail

1: Self Timer 2: Color Tone 3: Image Controls 4: Settings 5: Review/Send Media 6: Camera Mode

Long Video

1: Self Timer 2: Color Tone 3: Image Controls 4: Settings 5: Review/Send Media 6: Camera Mode

3: PICTURE MAIL

Inbox

Sent Mail

Saved Mail

Pending Messages

4: MY ALBUMS

In Phone

Memory Card

Online Albums

5: PICTBRIDGE

6: ORDER PRINTS

7: SETTINGS & INFO

Auto-Save to

Status Bar

Account Info

8: MY CONTENT

GAMES

Get New My ContentManager

RINGERS

Get New My ContentManager

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SCREEN SAVERS

Get New My ContentManager

APPLICATIONS

Get New My ContentManager

IM & EMAIL

Get New My ContentManager

CALL TONES

Memory Status Get New My ContentManager

9: SETTINGS/TOOLS

1: SETTINGS

1: Display

1: Main Screen

1: Screen Saver 2: Slide Show 3: Backlight 4: Skins 5: Menu Styles 6: Foregrounds 7: Incoming Calls

2: Font Size

1: Messaging 2: Browser 3: Notepad

3: Keypad Light

4: Language

1: English 2: Español

5: Status Light

2: Sounds

1: Volume

1: Ringer 2: Earpiece 3: Speakerphone 4: Alerts 5: Applications 6: Power On/Off

2: Ringer Type

1: Voice Calls 2: Messages

3: Alerts

1: Beep Each Minute 2: Outof Service 3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop

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4: Keytones

1: Tone Length 2: Tone Volume

5: Slide Sound

3: Airplane/Music Mode

4: Bluetooth

1: On/Off 2: Visibility 3: Device Name 4: Device Info 5: Exchange FTP Folder

5: Messaging

1: Notification 2: Delivery Receipt 3: Callback Number 4: Auto-Delete 5: Message Reminder 6: Signature 7: Preset Messages 8: VoiceSMS Options

6: Auto Keyguard

7: Text Entry

1: Auto-Capital 2: Auto-Space 3: Word Choice List 4: Word Prediction 5: Word Completion 6: Use My Words 7: My Words 8: Help

8: Phone Information

1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: My Account 5: Advanced

9: More…

1: Accessibility

1: TTY 2: FontSize

2: Call Setup

1: Auto-Answer 2: Abbreviated Dialing 3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match

3: Data

1: On/Off 2: Net Guard 3: Update Data Profile

4: Location

5: Navigation Keys

6: Restrict and Lock

1: RestrictVoice 2: Lock Data 3: Lock Pictures 4: Lock My Phone

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7: Roaming

1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard 3: Data Roaming

8: Security

1: Lock My Phone 2: Change Lock Code 3: Special Numbers 4: Edit Contacts List 5: Erase/Reset

9: Wireless Backup

1: Subscribe 2: Learn More

2: TOOLS

1: Memory Card Manager

2: Alarm Clock

1: Alarm 1 2: Alarm 2 3: Alarm 3 4: Quick Alarm 5: Reset All

3: USB Mode

1: Transfer Music

2: Mass Storage

3: Phone as Modem

4: PictBridge

4: Calculator

5: Ez Tip Calculator

6: Bluetooth

1: <Add New>

2: <Settings>

1: On/Off 2: Visibility 3: Device Name 4: Device Info 5: Exchange FTP Folder

7: Scheduler

8: Voice Memo

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9: Notepad

0: World Clock

*: Utilities

1: D-Day Counter

2: Unit Converter

#: Update Firmware

IN USE MENU

Select Optionsto display the following options:

1: Mute/Unmute 2: Speaker On/Off 3: 3-Way Call 4: Contacts 5: Recent Calls 6: Send Message 7: Record Voice Memo 8: Notepad 9: Menu

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Section 1

Getting Started

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2 Sec tion 1A: Setting Up Service

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

 Setting Up Your Phone (page 3)

 Activating Your Phone (page 4)

 Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5)

 SprintAccount Passwords (page 6)

 Getting Help (page 7)

Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up and turn on your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint service.

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Setting Up Your Phone

1. Install the battery (if necessary).

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Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery.

2. Press to turn the phone on.

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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and enter standby mode.

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If your phone is not yet activated, or if it is locked, see “Activating Your Phone”on the following page for more information.

3. Make your first call.

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Use your keypad to enter a phone number.

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Press .

Note

Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn on, find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery”on page 22 for details.

Setting Up Service

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Activating Your Phone

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If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is

probably activated and ready to use.

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If you received your phone in the mail, it may activate automatically when you first turn it on, or you may need to perform a few simple activation steps.

1. Press to turn the phone on.

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If your phone activates automatically, you will see a brief message and your phone will enter standby mode. Proceed to step 4.

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If you do not see an activation message, please proceed to step 2.

2. Press Menu > Web. (There is no charge to use this service

during phone activation.)

3. Follow the onscreen prompts to update your profile and

activate your phone.

4. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.

For assistance with phone activation, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681) from any other phone.

Note

You can also confirm your activation through the phone’s menu. Press Menu > Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone

Information > Phone Number

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If Phone Numberdisplays 000-000-####, your phone is not yet activated.

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If your wireless phone number is displayed, your phone is ready to use.

Tip

Do not press [END] while the phone is being activated. Pressing [END]cancels the activation process.

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Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

1. From standby mode, press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

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Create your passcode.

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Record your name announcement.

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Record your greeting.

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Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail”on page 141.

Note

Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprintrecommends that you enable your voicemail passcode (do not activate One-Touch Message Access).

Setting Up Service

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Sprint AccountPasswords

As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint Vision® account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

AccountPassword

If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to

www.sprint.com.

(Click Need to register for access? to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at

www.sprint

.com

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail”on page 5 or page 141 for more information on your voicemail password.

Sprint Vision Password

With your Sprint Vision Phone, you may elect to set up an optional Sprint Vision password to control Vision access and authorize Premium Service purchases.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to

www.sprint.comor call Sprint Customer Service at

1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681).

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Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.sprint.com

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Access your account information.

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Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).

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View and pay your bill.

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Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

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Purchase accessories.

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Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

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View available Sprint service plans and options.

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Learn more about Sprint Vision and other great products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more.

From Your Sprint Phone

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Press to check minute usage and account balance.

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Press to make a payment.

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Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.

From Any Other Phone

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Sprint Customer Service: 1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681).

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

Setting Up Service

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Sprint 411

Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information through your phone, 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.

To call Sprint 411:

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Press .

Sprint Operator Services

Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

To access Sprint Operator Services:

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Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at

www.sprint.com.

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Section 2

Using Your Phone

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10 Sec tion 2A: Phone Basics

Section 2A

Phone Basics

In This Section

 Your Phone (page 11)

 Viewing the Display Screen (page 15)

 Features of Your Phone (page 17)

 Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 19)

 Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 20)

 Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 23)

 Displaying Your Phone Number (page 24)

 Making and Answering Calls (page 25)

 Entering Text (page 37)

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide

you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.

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Your Phone

Section 2A: Phone Basics 11

Phone Basics

16. BACK Key

15. Navigation Key

2. Signal Strength Indicator

1. Earpiece

10. Charger/Accessory Jack

3. Display Screen

5. Softkeys

24. Softkeys

26. ENTER Key

4. Side Volume Key

11. Camera Lens

6. Speaker Key

8. TALK Key

20. SYM Key

21. Function Key

22. SHIFT Key

23. SPACE Key

25. BACK Key

9. Side Camera Key

7. Menu/OK Key

18. END/POWER Key

13. Battery Strength Indicator

12. Speaker

14. Headset Jack

17. microSD Slot

19. Keypad

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Key Functions

1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

2. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by

displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.

3. Display Screen displays all the information needed to

operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

4. Side Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options.

5. Softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items

corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen.

6. Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone

mode.

7. MENU/OKlets you access the phone’s menus and selects

the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.

8. TALK Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call

Waiting, use Three-Way Calling.

9. Side Camera Key lets you activate the camera and video

mode and take pictures and videos.

10. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the phone

to the phone charger and to optional accessories, such as a USB cable. CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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

pictures and videos.

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