Motorola MOTORAZR V9m User Manual

6/27/07

Table of Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Launching a Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Data Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sharing Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Sprint Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Accessing Additional Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Accessing Wireless Chat Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sprint TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Your Sprint TV Channel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing a Video or Audio Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

The Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Purchasing and Downloading Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sprint Music Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Accessing the Download Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting an Item to Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Downloading an Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using My Content Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Purchasing and Downloading Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Purchasing and Downloading Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Assigning Downloaded Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Purchasing and Downloading Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

On Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Initializing Your On Demand Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Accessing On Demand Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Updating On Demand Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Phone as Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Downloading Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Applying Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Welcome to the next generation in wireless service.

This guide introduces you to all the advantages of Sprint Power Vision

Sprint Power Vision gives you more choice and flexibility, so you can make the most of your wireless service. Enjoy the network that gives you the freedom to watch live Mobile Digital TV (MDTV), instantly download songs to your phone, play multiplayer games, and more, with always on broadband-like speeds, right in the palm of your hand. Watch, listen, play, and do at the speed of life.

Sprint Power Vision not only offers new and exciting services such as Sprint TV

, the Sprint Music StoreSM, On Demand personalized data services, and Phone as Modem capability, it also enhances your existing data services with increased, broadband-like speed and clearer, high-quality visuals and sound.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

Here are some of the exciting features available with your Sprint Power Vision service.

Sprint Picture Mail

Shoot and send high-quality pictures and video clips faster than ever with your Sprint Power Vision phone.

Messaging

Send and receive IM or email in a flash. Converse without talking by joining a Web-based chat room. Exchange information on a chosen topic or read conversations that others have posted. Even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation.

Sprint TV

Watch live Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) on the go with fullmotion video and vivid sound. Use your phone to watch news, sports, weather, movie trailers, and entertainment channels. So now you can watch TV whenever you want because it’s always with you on your wireless phone.

Music

Sprint Music StoreSM

Wirelessly download full stereo-quality, digital tracks directly to your phone. Choose from hundreds of thousands of songs from virtually every genre. Select songs directly from your wireless phone and listen to them wherever you go.

Sprint Music Manager

The Sprint Music Manager application (available as a download) lets you use your computer to organize all your music files and copy them to your phone’s microSD card. You can even use it to browse and make online purchases from the Sprint Digital Lounge.

Streaming Music

Stream music to your phone with SIRIUS Music, VH1, Music Choice®, or a variety of music content providers. Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more. Plus, get exclusive video clips, performances, and interviews from your favorite artists.

Games

Download and play entertaining, interactive games that you’ll want to play all the time. With hundreds of games to choose from, you’ll find the games just right for you.

Ringers

Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your phone’s Contacts list.

Screen Savers

Add unique images to your phone screen or assign specific images to numbers in your phone’s Contacts list.

Web Browsing

Browse Web sites or download applications at high speeds, making it easier than ever to stay informed on the go.

On Demand

Set and then receive customized, up-to-date information on sports, weather, news, money, and more, on demand – the way you want it. It’s easy and convenient to set preferences for the information you choose to receive.

Phone as Modem

Your phone can be a high-speed Internet connection for your laptop computer anywhere on the Sprint National Network. Simply connect your phone using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones.

Themes

Express your personal style and interests with downloadable themes that transform your phone’s appearance and features.

For the latest information about Sprint Power Vision

Note:

service and features, please visit us online at www.sprint.com.

Getting Started

With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint Power Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.

Your Us er Nam e

When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint Power Vision service might have

jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.)

When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint National Network. The user name is also useful as an address for Sprint Mail, as a way to personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity.

Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it.

Finding Your User Name

If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it online or on your phone.

To find your user name:

䢇 At www.sprint.com. Sign on to My Sprint Wireless

using your phone number and password. To display your user name, go to Account Management > My Personal Information > Power Vision User Name.

Getting Started

䢇 On your phone. You can find your user name under

the Phone Info option in your phone’s Settings menu. (Press S > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number.)

Updating Your User Name

If you change your preprogrammed user name online at

www.sprint.com and select a new one, you can update your

phone to use the new user name.

To update your user name:

䊳 Press S > Settings > Data Services > Data Service Profile.

(To cancel, press P before completing the update process.)

Launching a Data Connection

To launch a data connection:

䊳 Press S > Web. (Your data connection will start and the

Sprint Power Vision home page will be displayed.)

The Sprint Power Vision Home Page

If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 7), press

Note:

OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web.

The first time you launch Vision, the following message

may be displayed on the screen: Connecting....

The default opening page when you launch your

Tip:

browser is the Power Vision home page. You can change the default launch page to the last page viewed. From the browser, press Options (right softkey) > Preferences >

Launch Page

and select Last Page.

Net Guard

When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting

Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.

To change your Net Guard settings:

䊳 Press S > Settings

䡲 Select On to activate the Net Guard. 䡲 Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard.

When enabled, the Net Guard is displayed only once per

Note:

session. The Net Guard will not be displayed if the phone is merely reconnecting because of a time-out.

Data Services > Net Guard

Getting Started

Data Connection Status and Indicators

Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which are displayed at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used:

This icon represents your Sprint Power Vision (EVDO) data connection and coverage. A black icon indicates an active connection (data is being transferred); the triangles will blink gray, black, and white to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the Sprint Power Vision connection will terminate.

A gray icon (shown) indicates that Sprint Power Vision service is dormant. (No data is being sent or received.)

A red icon indicates that you are in a Sprint Power Vision coverage area, but that you do not have a current data connection.

This icon represents your Sprint Vision (3G) data connection and coverage. The green icon indicates an active connection (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the data connection will terminate.

A gray icon indicates that a Sprint Vision connection is dormant. (No data is being sent or received.) Though not currently active, when dormant the phone can restart an active connection quickly; voice calls can be made and received.

If no indicator is displayed, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Data Connection” on page 6.

Navigating the Web

Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around:

Softkeys

During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen.

Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on

Tip:

the softkeys may change to indicate their function.

To us e s oftke ys :

䊳 Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional

pop-up menu is displayed when you press the softkey button, select the menu items using your keypad [if they’re numbered], or by highlighting the option and pressing S.)

Scrolling

As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites.

To scroll line by line through Web sites:

䊳 Press the navigation key up and down.

To scroll page by page through Web sites:

䊳 Press the volume buttons on the side of the

phone.

Getting Started

Selecting

Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web.

To select onscreen items:

䊳 Use the navigation key to highlight the desired

item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press S).

You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for

Tip:

selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.”

If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item.

Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.

To select links:

䊳 Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.

Going Back

To go back one page:

䊳 Press the B key on your phone.

The B key is also used for deleting text (like a

Note:

BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.

Going Home

To return to the home page from any other Web page:

䊳 Press and hold B.

– or – Press Options (right softkey) > Home.

Sprint Picture Mail

With Sprint Picture Mail, you can instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high-resolution digital pictures and take and send short video clips with your phone.

Use your phone to take full-color digital pictures or video clips with sound. Then either store the pictures and videos or send them from your phone to email addresses or other compatible phones. It’s that easy.

www.sprint.com/picturemail, you can archive your

pictures and videos and take advantage of the Web site’s advanced features, which let you crop pictures, organize your own albums, share your pictures and videos, order prints, and more.

Your phone’s camera and camcorder settings and menu

Note:

options may differ from those outlined in this guide. Please refer to your phone’s user guide for details.

Sprint Picture Mail

Taking Pictures

Taking pictures with your phone is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. For details on how to use all the camera features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide.

To take a picture:

1. Press S > Pictures > Camera to activate Camera mode.

2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,

aim the camera lens at your subject.

3. Press Capture (left softkey), S, or the side Camera Key

or Smart Key to take the picture. (You will see “Saving” and the picture will be displayed.)

4. Press Options (right softkey) to display picture options,

or press B to return to Camera mode to take another picture.

You can also launch the camera and take and view

Tip:

pictures with the phone closed by pressing and holding the touch-sensitive button on the phone’s external display, or by pressing and holding the camera key on the side of the phone.

The instructions in this guide may not match your

Note:

phone’s operation. Please refer to your phone’s user guide for complete phone operation instructions.

Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account

The first time you attempt to upload or share pictures or use the Picture Mail Web site, you will be prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account and establish a Picture Mail password through your phone. This password will also allow you to log in to the Picture Mail Web site at where you can access and manage your uploaded pictures.

To register your Sprint Picture Mail account:

1. When prompted to register your Picture Mail

account, press Continue (left softkey).

2. From the Set Password screen, use your keypad to

enter your 4-32 digit or character password and press Done (left softkey).

Write down your Picture Mail password in a secure

Tip:

place.

3. Please wait while the system creates your

account.

Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Picture Mail Web site.

If you prefer to have a password assigned to

Note:

you, you can visit the Picture Mail Web site at

www.sprint.com/picturemail. Enter your Sprint Phone

Number in the Log in area, select No, send me a password, and click Log in. You’ll receive a text message on your phone with a Picture Mail password. Follow steps 1-3 above to sign in on your phone.

www.sprint.com/picturemail,

Sprint Picture Mail

Recording Videos

Recording videos with your phone is as simple as taking a picture. For details on how to use all the video features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide.

To record a v id eo :

1. Press S > Pictures > Camcorder to activate Video mode.

䡲 If prompted, select Video Mail or Long Video.

2. Using the phone’s main display as a viewfinder, aim the

camera lens at your subject.

3. Press Record (left softkey), S, or the side Camera Key or

Smart Key to begin recording the video.

4. Press Stop (right softkey to stop recording. (Recording

will stop automatically after a preset time, depending on your phone and its mass storage options.)

5. Press Options (right softkey) for additional video options

(including View All, Assign, Send to Contacts, Print, Post to Service, Upload, Review/Send Media, Delete, Record New Video, and Properties) or press B to return

to Video mode.

For complete video option details, please refer to your

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phone’s user guide.

Sharing Sprint Picture Mail

Once you’ve taken a picture or a video, you can instantly share it with family and friends. You can send pictures and videos to their email addresses or to their messaging-ready phones.

To share Sprint Picture Mail from your phone:

1. Press S > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone or

Memory Card.

2. Select the pictures or videos you want to send,

and then press Options (right softkey) > Send > To Contacts. (A message may be displayed.)

The first time you send a picture or video, you will be

Note:

prompted to register your Picture Mail account and set up a password. (See “Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account” on page 13.)

3. Select a recipient from your Contacts list or enter

a wireless phone number or email address.

4. Press Next (left softkey) when you have finished

selecting or entering recipients.

5. Select the desired options to include a text

message or a voice recording, or to set the message priority.

6. Confirm your recipients, message, voice

recording, and picture or video.

7. Press Send (left softkey) to send your picture mail.

Sprint Picture Mail

See your phone’s user guide for additional details.

Note:

You can also send pictures and videos from your phone’s Messaging menu.

To share Sprint Picture Mail from Messaging:

1. Press S > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail.

2. Select an option to enter or select recipients for your

picture mail.

3. Press Next (left softkey) when you have finished

selecting or entering recipients.

4. Select a location from which to select pictures or videos

to send (such as In Phone, Memory Card, or Online Albums).

5. Select the pictures or videos you want to send, and then

press Next (left softkey).

6. Complete steps 5–7 under “To share Sprint Picture Mail

from your phone:” on page 15.

To take and send a new picture or video, select

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Tak e Ne w Pi ct ure or Take New Vid eo during step 4 above.

To le a rn m ore , vis it Picture Mail Web site at

www.sprint.com or go to the Sprint

www.sprint.com/picturemail.

Messaging

You can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chat rooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint National Network.

Message Types

There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Sprint Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.

Messaging

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