LG LX260 User Manual

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Phone User Guide
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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
ting Through Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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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
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 TextTone for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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 Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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: Sprint ServiceFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
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 Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Introduction

This Phone User Guideintroduces you to Sprint® Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
l Section 1: Getting Star ted
l Section 2: Using Your Phone
l Section 3: Sprint Service Features
l 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 outof 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.
Phone Guide Note
Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone.Visitw
Wireless
user guide.
ww.sprint.com and log on to
to access the most recentversion of the phone
MySprint
WARNING
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.
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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 YourPhone’sWeb Browser
Fromthe 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 latestinformation.
Note
Reported minutes and balances are estimates only. Please consultyour 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: TextMessage
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
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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 Content Manager
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SCREEN SAVERS
Get New My ContentManager
APPLICATIONS
Get New My ContentManager
IM & EMAIL
Get New My ContentManager
CALL TONES <OPTIONS>
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: FontSize
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: Font Size
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
ooth
6: Bluet
1: <Add New>
2: Paired Device Name
3: <Delete All>
4: <Settings>
1: On/Off 2: Visibility 3: Device Name 4: Device Info 5: Exchange FTP Folder
7: Scheduler
8: VoiceMemo
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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

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section
l Setting Up Your Phone (page 3)
l Activating Your Phone (page 4)
l Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5)
l SprintAccount Passwords(page 6)
l 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 .
Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn on,
Note
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 UpService
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3

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.
Tip
Do not press [END]while the phone is being ac tivated. Pressing [END]cancels the activation process.
4. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.
Note
You can also confirm your activation through the phone’s menu. Press
Information > Phone Number.
Menu > Settings/
If Phone Numberdisplays 000-000-####, your phone is not yet activated. If your wireless phone number is displayed, your phone is ready to use.
Tools > Settings > Phone
For assistance with phone activation, call Sprint Customer Service at
1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681) from any other
phone.
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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).
Voicemail Passcode
Note
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
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail”on page 141.
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SprintAccountPasswords

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 (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 Sprin authorizePremium Service pur
For more information, or to changeyour passwords, sign
www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
on to 1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681).
t Vision password to control Vision access and
chases.
www.sprint.com.
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Getting Help

Managing Your Account
Online: www.sprint.com
v
Access your account information.
v
Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
v
View and pay your bill.
v
Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
v
Purchase accessories.
v
Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
v
View available Sprint service plans and options.
v
Learn more about Sprint Vision and other great products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
v
Press to check minute usage and account balance.
v
Press to make a payment.
v
Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.
Setting UpService
From Any Other Phone
v
Sprint Customer Service: 1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681).
v
Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
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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:
©
Press .
SprintOperator 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:
©
Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
vices,visit us online at
ser
w.sprint.com
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.
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Section 2

Using Your Phone

Section 2A

Phone Basics

In This Section
l Your Phone (page 11)
l Viewing the Display Screen (page 15)
l Features of Your Phone (page 17)
l Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 19)
l Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 20)
l Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 23)
l Displaying Your Phone Number (page 24)
l Making and Answering Calls (page 25)
l 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.
you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
This section will guide
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Your Phone

1. Earpiece
11. Camera Lens
12. Speaker
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2. Signal Strength Indicator
3. Display Screen
4. Side Volume Key
5. Softkeys
6. Speaker Key
7. Menu/OK Key
8. TALK Key
9. Side Camera Key
10. Charger/Accessory Jack
20. SYM Key
21. Function Key
22. SHI FT Key
23. SPACE Key
13. Battery Strength Indicator
14. Headset Jack
15. Navigation Key
16. BACK Key
17. microSD Slot
18. END/POWER Key
19. Keypad
24. Softkeys
25. BACK Key
26. ENTER Key
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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 Keylets 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. incorrect jack may damage the phone.
11. Camera Lens,as part of the built-in camera, lets you take
pictures and videos.
CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the
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12. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. You
can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing , , or any of the side keys. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
13. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.
14. Headset Jackallows you to plug in either a stereo headset
(included) or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION!Inserting an
accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
15. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options
and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.
n
Press Up to access Send Text to.
n
Press Down to access MyContent.
n
Press Right to launch MusicOn.
n
Press Left to access Scheduler.
16. BACK Key deletes characters from the display in text entry
mode.When in a menu, pressing the Back k
ey returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint Vision session.
17. microSD Slot lets you use the microSD card to expand the
memory of your phone. (See “Using the microSD Card”on page 100.)
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