This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and all
the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Your Phone
⽧ Section 3: Sprint Service
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
User
Guide
Note
WARNING
Because of updates in phone software, this
printed guide may not be the most current
version for your phone. Visit
and log on to
recent version of the user guide.
Please refer to the
section on page 148 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.
My Sprint to access the most
www.sprint.com
Important Safety Information
The following table outlines your phone’s main menu
structure. For more information about using your
phone’s menus and the carousel main screen, see
“Navigating Through the Menus” on page 19 and
section 2B, “Navigating the Main Screen,” on page 37.
Web
Maps
1: Navigation
2: Family Locator
Entertainment
1: M usi c
2: TV
3: Games
History
Missed Alerts
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My Stuff
1: Application Manager
2: Games
3: Ringers
4: Screen Savers
5: Applications
6: Call Tones
Photos & Videos
1: C ame ra
Press the right softkey for the following options:
1: Enable Auto-Send/Disable Auto-Send
2: Picture Mode3: Zoom
4: Self-Timer5: Fun Tools
6: Image Controls7: Camera Settings
8: Review Media9: Camcorder Mode
0: Key Guidance* : User Settings
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2: Camcorder
Press the right softkey for the following options:
1: Enable Auto-Send/Disable Auto-Send
2: Video Mode3: Zoom
4: Self-Timer5: Color Tone
6: Image Controls7: Video Settings
8: Review Media9: Camera Mode
0: Key Guidance* : User Settings
3: My Photos & Videos
1: In Phone2: On Memory Card
4: My Destinations
5: Auto-Send
6: Other Settings
1: Auto Save to2: Location
3: Status Bar4: Slideshow Interval
5: Help
Messaging
1: Voicemail
2: Send Message
3: Messages
4: Email
5: IM
Contacts
Settings
1: Display
1: Screensaver2: Brightness
3: Backlight4: Picture ID
5: Power Save Mode6: Outer Clock
7: Greeting
1: Voice Services 2: TTY
3: Font Size4: Vibrate Type
5: Hearing Aid
2: Airplane Mode
3: Alerts
1: Beep Each Minute 2: Out of Service
3: Connect
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4: Call Setup
1:
Abbreviated Dialing
3: Auto-Answer
5: Data
1: Data On/Data Off 2: Net Guard
3: Update Data Profile
6: Headset Mode
1: Earpiece2: Ringer Sound
7: Language
1: English2: Español
8: Location
1: On/Off2: NMEA Output
9: Roaming
1: Set Mode2: Call Guard
3: Data Roam Guard
Too ls
1: A lar m
2: Calendar
2: Call Answer
3: Bluetooth
1: On/Off2: Visibility
3: Add New4: Trusted Devices
5: My Bluetooth Info
4: Update Phone
1: Software Version2: PRL Version
5: Wireless Backup
(Before subscribing)
1: Subscribe2: Learn More
(After subscribing)
1: Alert2: View Status
3: Troubleshoot4: Learn More
5: Unsubscribe
6: Memory Storage
1: Connect to PC2: File Manager
3: Format Memory Card 4: Memory Info
5: DPOF Print Order6: Create Folders
7: Save Contacts
7: Voice Services
1: Voice Recognition2: Voice Memo
8: Assigned Media
9: Calculator
0: Countdown
*: Stopwatch
#: World Clock
Shopping
In Use Menu
Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the following
options:
1: Save/Contact Details 2: Main Menu
3: 3-Way Call4: Contacts
5: Voice Memo6: Phone Info
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Section 1
Getting Started
1A. Setting Up Service
⽧ Setting Up Your Phone (page 2)
⽧ Activating Your Phone (page 3)
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)
⽧ Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)
⽧ Getting Help (page 5)
Setting Up Your Phone
1. Install the battery.
䡲 Slide the battery release latch into its unlock
position and slide the battery cover downward to
remove it.
䡲 Insert the battery into the opening, making sure
the connectors align. Gently press down to
secure the battery.
21A. Setting Up Service
䡲 Replace the battery cover and press up until you
hear a click. Lock the battery cover by sliding the
latch into its locked position.
2. To turn the phone on, slide the Power/Lock button
() located on the lower left side of the phone
down until the keypad lights up.
– or –
Open the phone and press .
䡲 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
䡲 If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.
3. Make your first call.
䡲 Use your keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲 Touch .
Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for
Note
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 “Charging the
Battery” on page 18 for details.
Activating Your Phone
䢇 If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably
activated and ready to use.
䢇 If you received your phone in the mail and it i s 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.
䢇 If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a
new phone for an existing number on your account, you will
need to go online to activate the number on your
new phone.
䡲 From your computer’s Web browser, go to
www.sprint.com/activate and complete the onscreen
instructions to activate your phone.
When you have finished, make a phone call to
confirm your activation. If your phone is still not
activated or you do not have access to the Internet,
contact Sprint Customer Service at
assistance.
1-8 88-211-4727 for
Do not press END while the phone is being activated.
Tip
Pressing
END cancels the activation process.
If you are having difficulty with activation, contact
Note
Sprint Customer Service by dialing
from any other phone.
1A. Setting Up Service3
1-8 88-211-4727
Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Sprint Account Passwords
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 passcode to protect against unauthorized
access.
1. From standby mode, touch and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲 Create your passcode.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.
Voicemail Passcode
Note
Sprint strongly recommends that you create a
passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect
against unauthorized access. Without a passcode,
anyone who has access to your handset is able to
access your voicemail messages.
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page 110.
41A. Setting Up Service
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
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 will create your voicemail password (or passcode)
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your
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
Service at
www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer
1-888-211-4727.
Getting Help
Managing Your Account
Online: www.sprint.com
䢇 Access your account information.
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint
service plan).
䢇 View and pay your bill.
䢇 Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
䢇 Purchase accessories.
䢇 Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
䢇 View available Sprint service plans and options.
䢇 Learn more about data services and other products
like games, ringers, screen savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
䢇 Press to check minute usage and
account balance.
䢇 Press to make a payment.
䢇 Press to access a summary of your
Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.
From Any Other Phone
䢇 Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
䢇 Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
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.
䊳 Press .
1A. Setting Up Service5
Setting Up Service
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.
䊳 Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products
and services, visit us online at
61A. Setting Up Service
www.sprint.com.
Section 2
Your Phone
2A. Phone Basics
r
⽧ Your Phone (page 8)
⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 12)
⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 16)
⽧ Battery and Charger (page 17)
⽧ Navigating Through the Menus (page 19)
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 20)
⽧ Using the Touch Keypad (page 20)
⽧ Making and Answering Calls (page 21)
⽧ Entering Text (page 30)
⽧ Simple Data Exchange (page 35)
Phone Software Upgrades –
Tip
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. Highlight
MENU/OK > Tools > Update Phone > Software Version
to search for and download available updates.
82A. Phone Basics
Updates to your phone’s
Home and
press
Your Phone
Exterior Phone Features
1. Earpiece
2. Outer Screen
3. TALK Key
4. Power/Lock
Button
11. Headset Jack
12. Speaker
13. Camera
Lens
14. Battery
Release
Latch
10. BACK Key
9 . OK Key
8 . END Key
7 . Outer Navigation Key
6 . Touch-Sensitive
Keypad
5 . Internal Antenna
15 . microUSB Connecto
16 . microSD Card Slot
17 . Volume Button
18 . Side Speaker Button
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated
prompts.
2. Outer 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.
3. TA LK K ey () allows you to place or receive calls,
answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
4. Power/Lock Button () lets you turn the phone on
or off or lock the touch keypad.
5. 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.
6. Touch-Sensitive Keypad lets you enter numbers and
letters and select menu items with just a light touch
of your fingers.
Tip: Touch keys are very responsive to your touch.
It’s not necessary to press hard – just lightly touch
the middle of a key with your fingertip.
7. Outer Navigation Key () scrolls through the
phone’s menu options.
8. END Key () lets you turn the phone off, end a
call, or cancel your input and return to standby
mode.
9. OK Key () lets you access the phone’s menus
and selects the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu.
10. BAC K Key () deletes characters from the display
in text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing it
returns you to the previous menu.
11. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTI ON! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the phone.
12. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and
sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s
voice in speakerphone mode.
13. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you
take pictures and videos.
14. Battery Release Latch lets you open the battery cover
to replace the battery.
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Phone Basics
15.
2
3
y
Micro-USB Connector allows you to connect a
compatible charging cable or USB data cable (not
included).
CAUTI ON! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the phone.
16. microSD Card Slot lets you use the included
microSD memory card to expand the memory of
your phone. (See “Your Phone’s microSD Card
and Adapter” on page 87.)
Your phone comes with the microSD card
Note
preinstalled.
17. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer
volume in standby mode or the voice volume
during a call.
18. Side Speaker Button () lets you place or receive
calls in speakerphone mode or turn the
speakerphone on and off during a call.
102A. Phone Basics
Interior Phone Features
1. Main Screen
. Microphone
. Left Softkey13. Right Softkey
12. TALK Key
4. Camera Key
5. TEXT Key
6. QWERTY
Keypad
1. Main 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.
2. Microphone where the microphone port is located
on your phone.
3. Left Softkey lets you select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom left line on the
Main screen while the phone is open.
11. END/POWER Ke
10. OK Key
9. Navigation Key
8. BACK Key
7. Speaker Key
4. Camera Key lets you access the Photos & Videos
menu and take pictures and videos with the phone
open.
5. TEXT Key provides one-touch access to the phone’s
messaging feature.
6. QWERTY Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and
characters, and perform functions using single or
combined keypresses.
7. Speaker Key lets you place or receive calls in
speakerphone mode or turn the speakerphone on
and off during a call.
8. BAC K 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.
9. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu
options.
10. OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus and
selects the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu.
11. END/POWER Key lets you turn the phone on or off,
end a call, or cancel your input and return to
standby mode.
12. TA LK Key allows you to place or receive calls,
answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
13. Right Softkey lets you select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom right line on the
Main screen while the phone is open.
Phone Basics
2A. Phone Basics11
Viewing the Display Screen
The status bar at the top of your phone’s display screen
provides information about your phone’s status and
options. These tables identify the symbols you’ll see on
your phone’s display screen.
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions,
Tip
from the main menu select
Icon Glossary
For information about using your phone’s main
Note
screen carousel, see section 2B, “Navigating the
Main Screen,” on page 37.
.
Service Icons
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.
122A. Phone Basics
Settings > Phone Info >
Service Icons
Data Service (EVDO) Active – Sprint mobile
broadband data service (EVDO) is available.
When active, the icon is animated.
Data Service (EVDO) Dormant – Sprint mobile
broadband data service (EVDO) is currently
dormant.
Data Service Active – Sprint 1xRTT data service is
available. When active, the icon is animated.
Data Service Dormant – Data service is currently
dormant.
Data Service Unavailable – Data service is
currently unavailable.
Status Icons
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 Navigation.
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 Icons
Email – You have one or more new email
messages waiting.
Multiple Messages – You have two or more
different types of new messages waiting.
New Messages – You have one or more new
messages waiting.
Voice mail – You have one or more new voicemail
messages waiting.
Urgent Messages – You have one or more new
urgent messages waiting.
Application Alerts – You have alert messages
from Java applications activated in the
background.
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Phone Basics
Bluetooth Icons
Visible – Your phone is discoverable by (visible
to) other Bluetooth devices.
Connected – Your phone is connected to a
Bluetooth device.
Enable – Your phone’s Bluetooth feature is
enabled.
Connected via HFP – Your phone is connected to
or communicating with a Bluetooth device via
Hands-free Profile (HFP).
Connected via A2DP – Your phone is connected
to or communicating with a Bluetooth device via
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP).
* The above icons will blink while your phone is communicating with a
Bluetooth device.
142A. Phone Basics
Voice Call Icons
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 and Video Icons
Beach/Snow Mode – Indicates the picture/video
mode is set to Beach/Snow.
Scenery Mode – Indicates the picture/video
mode is set to Scenery.
Mirror Image Mode – Indicates the picture/video
mode is set to Mirror Image.
Night/Dark Mode – Indicates the picture/video
mode is set to Night/Dark.
Camera and Video Icons
Self-Timer – Indicates the self-timer function is
enabled.
Multiple Shots – Indicates the multiple shots
function is enabled.
Brightness (Manual) – Indicates the brightness is
set to Manual.
White Balance (Sunny) – Indicates the white
balance is set to Sunny.
White Balance (Cloudy) – Indicates the white
balance is set to Cloudy.
White Balance (Tungsten) – Indicates the white
balance is set to Tungsten.
White Balance (Fluorescent) – Indicates the white
balance is set to Fluorescent.
White Balance (Manual) – Indicates the white
balance is set to Manual.
Sharpness – Indicates the sharpness setting in
camera is set to Manual.
Contrast – Indicates the contrast setting in
camera is set to Manual.
Camera and Video Icons
Camera Resolution (2M) – Indicates the camera is
set to 2-megapixel resolution.
Camera Resolution (1.3M) – Indicates the camera
is set to 1.3-megapixel resolution.
Camera/Video Resolution (Medium) – Indicates the
camera or camcorder is set to medium
resol ution.
Camera Resolution (Low) – Indicates the camera
is set to low resolution.
Video Resolution (High) – Indicates the camcorder
is set to high resolution.
Saving to In Phone – Indicates your phone is
saving a picture or video to the phone memory.
Saving to in Memory Card – Indicates your phone
is saving a picture or video to the memory card.
Auto-Send (Enable) – Indicates the Auto-Send
setting is enabled.
Auto-Send (Disable) – Indicates the Auto-Send
setting is disabled.
2A. Phone Basics15
Phone Basics
TTY – Your phone is connected to a TTY device.
Alarm – An alarm or countdown is set.
Notification – You have event, alarm, or
countdown notification(s), or your Contacts list
has been backed up to Sprint’s website.
HAC Enabled – Your phone’s HAC setting is
enabled.
Multitasking Virtual Machine – Indicates Java
applications are running.
162A. Phone Basics
Others
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
䊳 Slide the Power/Lock button () down for two
seconds until the keypad lights up.
– or –
Open the phone and press .
Once your phone is on and finds a signal, it
automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle
state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and
receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes
of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically
activated. When a signal is found, your phone
automatically returns to standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal
periodically without your intervention. You can also
initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key
except numbered keys.
The Power Save feature conserves your battery
Tip
power when you are in an area where there is no
signal.
Turning Your Phone Off
䊳 Unlock the keypad by sliding the Power/Lock
button () down, and then hold down until
you see power off message on the display screen.
– or –
Open the phone and press and hold for two
seconds.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off
unless the battery is charging.
Battery and Charger
WARNING
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
Use only Sprint-approved or Kyoceraapproved 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.
www.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. The battery provides up to 5.1 hours of
continuous digital talk time.
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.
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
Note
mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce
the battery’s talk and standby times.
Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and
Tip
charge the battery before it runs out of power.
2A. Phone Basics17
Phone Basics
Installing the Battery
See “Setting Up Your Phone” on page 2.
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose
any stored numbers or messages.
2. Slide the battery cover latch into its unlock position
and slide the battery cover downward to remove it.
3. Lift the battery up and remove it from the phone.
WARNING
182A. Phone Basics
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion
battery as you can be burned.
Charging 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
micro-USB connector located on the upper right
side of your phone.
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can
recharge the battery before it becomes completely run
down.
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