Sprint Nextel m620 User Manual

2/27/07

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

Creating Your Sprint Picture Mail Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

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

Accessing Sprint Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

Accessing Wireless Chatrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sprint TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

The Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Purchasing and Downloading Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SIRIUS MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Accessing the Download Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting an Item to Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Downloading an Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using My Content Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Purchasing and Downloading Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Purchasing and Downloading Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Assigning Downloaded Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Purchasing and Downloading Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

On Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Initializing Your On Demand Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Accessing On Demand Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Updating On Demand Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Phone as Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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 power 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 downloadable games, 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. Sprint gives you the power to do more.

, the Sprint Music StoreSM,

Sprint. Power Up.

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.

SIRIUS MUSIC

Listen to the best in music with SIRIUS Music – enjoy content from SIRIUS Hits 1 or choose from their many individual premium channels. It’s easy to use and it’s built right into your wireless phone so it’s always with you, wherever you go.

STREAMING MUSIC

Stream music to your phone with Music Choice®. 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 Sprint Power Vision 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.

For the latest information about Sprint Power Vision

Note:

features, please visit us online at www.spri nt.c om.

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 N am 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 the Sprint Power Vision Network might have

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

jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.)

using your phone number and password. To display your user name, click on the My Personal Information menu, and then click on 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 (Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number).

Launching a Data Connection

To launch a data connection:

䊳 Select Menu >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),

Note:

select Connect to continue and launch the Web.

While connecting, the following message may be displayed

on the screen: Connec ting....

If you had a previous connection, the last page you visited will be displayed when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session.

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 Select Menu > 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.

Power Vision > 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:

A Sprint Vision connection is active (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 Vision connection will terminate.

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.

Your phone is not currently able to access Sprint Vision service features.

A Sprint Power Vision connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will animate to indicate data transmission. Voice calls can be made and received. When you make or receive a call, the Sprint Power Vision connection will automatically be interrupted.

A Sprint Power Vision connection is available, but no data is currently being transferred.

Your Sprint Power Vision service is dormant. (No data is being sent or 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 Main LCD contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons (the top left and right corners of your Navigation Pad) directly below the Main LCD.

Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on

Tip:

the softkeys may change to indicate their function.

To use so ftke ys :

䊳 Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional

pop-up menu is displayed when you press the softkey button, highlight the option and press .)

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 Up or Down keys or “sweep” the

Navigation Pad.

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 ).

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

Tip:

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

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 on the Navigation Pad.

Note:

BACK

The BACK key on the phone side is used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.

Going Home

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

䊳 Press and hold .

– or – Select Menu (right softkey) > Home.

BACK

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.

Archive your pictures and videos at

picturemail 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.

www.sprin t.c om/

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. From the phone’s main menu, select Pictures > Camera to

activate Camera mode.

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

camera lens at your subject.

3. Press or Capture (left softkey) to take the picture.

(You will see “Saving” and the picture will be displayed.)

4. Press Options to display picture options, or press OK to

return to Camera mode to take another picture.

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.

Creating Your Sprint Picture Mail Password

The first time you attempt to upload or share pictures or use the Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Picture Mail password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign on to the Picture Mail Web site at where you can access and manage your uploaded pictures.

To create your Picture Mail password:

1. When prompted, enter your four-digit password

using numbers or letters and press OK. (To enter your password, press Flip [right softkey], use your keypad to enter the password, press Done [left softkey ] to retur n to the Main LCD, and press Done [left softkey] on the Main LCD.)

www.sprint.com/picturemail,

Write down your Picture Mail password in a secure

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place.

2. 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.

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 reco rd a v id eo :

1. From the phone’s main menu, select Pictures >

Camcorder and select Video Mail or Long Video to activate

Video mode.

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

camera lens at your subject.

3. Press (or Record) to begin recording the video.

4. Press again (or press Done) to stop recording.

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

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

(including Send Message, Play, Upload,

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 Picture Mail from your phone:

1. From the main menu, select Pictures > My Albums

> In Phone or Memory Card.

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

and then select Options > 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. (See “Creating Your Sprint Picture Mail Password” on page 13.)

3. Select a recipient from your Contacts list or enter

a wireless phone number or email address.

4. Select Next 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 the appropriate 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. From the main menu, select Messaging > Send Message >

Picture Mail.

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

picture mail.

3. Select Next 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

select Next.

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

your phone:” on page 15.

To take and send a new picture or video, select Take New

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Picture or Tak e Ne w Vi deo during step 4 above.

To learn more about Sprint Picture Mail, visit or go to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at

picturemail.

www.sprint.c om

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