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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Updating the Data Profile ....44 Favorites ....... . . 45 Security Settings .
Page 4 Alarm Clock ......69 Timer ........71 Stopwatch .
Page 5 3C. Entertainment ..... . 133 Music ........133 Transferring Multimedia Content .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This introduces you to Boost User Guide all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Phone Section 3: Boost Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 8 3: Ringers & Vibrations 1: Voice call 2: Voicemail 3: Message 4: Alarm/Timer/Calendar 5: Voice Notification 4: General 1: Phone Information 2: Memory status 3: Airplane Mode 4: Location 5: One Hand Operation 6: TTY 7: Ignore With Text 8: Touch Sensitivity...
Page 9 5: Bluetooth 1: Bluetooth (On/Off) 2: Visibility 3: Trusted devices 4: Device info 5: Device Name 6: Web Browser 1: Launch Page 2: Clear Cache 3: Clear Cookies 4: Clear History 7: Speech to Action 1: Confirmation 2: Adaptation 3: Mode...
Page 10: Speed Dial
2: Call Care 3: Call Re-Boost 4: Directory Assistance Recent Dialer In Use Menu While on an active call, touch the corresponding onscreen button to activate a feature: 1: Mute/Unmute 2: Speakerphone (On/Off) 3: End Call 4: Add Call 5: Contacts...
Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 12: Setting Up Service
(as shown). 1A. Setting Up Service Install the battery. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Position the battery cover (3) and firmly slide it in...
Page 13 Your phone will turn on, search for Boost service, and then show the Unlock screen. If your phone is not yet activated, or if it is locked, see “Activating Your Phone” on page 5 for more information.
Page 14 Manufacturer’s Warranty” on page 146. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for 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.
Page 15: Activating Your Phone
Setting Up Your Voicemail 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 Boost Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 16: Getting Help
Voicemail” on page 5 for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Boost phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.boostmobile.com...
Page 17 Boost 411 Boost 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, 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.
Page 19: Section 2: Using Your Phone
Section 2 Using Your Phone...
Page 20: Phone Basics
Phone Software Upgrades software may become available from time to time. Boost will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also use the menu to check for and download updates. • Press > Main > Settings/Tools > Settings >...
Page 21: Key Functions
Volume Button volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume button can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. lets you use a microSD card to microSD Card Slot expand the memory of your phone.
Page 22 Headset Jack headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Inserting an accessory into the incorrect CAUTION! jack may damage the phone. Landscape Phone Features provides a retractable QWERTY keyboard alphanumeric character keyboard layout.
Page 23: Viewing The Display Screen
Back Key entry mode. When in a menu, pressing returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options.
Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Status Bar – Status Icons – Ringtone volume is set between Ringtone & Vibrate Levels 1 - 8 and device is set to Always Vibrate (Main > Settings/Tools > Settings > Volume). 1 Beep with Vibration – Ringtone volume is set to Beep- 1 and vibrate.
Page 25: Battery And Charger
Boost service by pressing any key when your phone is turned on.) Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turning Your Phone Off Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen.
Page 26 Installing the Battery See “Setting Up Your Phone” on page 2. Removing the Battery Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Press the battery cover and slide it towards the camera lens and slide the cover off.
Page 27: Navigating Through The Menus
Navigating Through the Menus There is no longer a need to use a navigation wheel or dialpad button. The Samsung Seek touch-sensitive phone which allows you to not only...
Page 28: Accessing Menus
Phone Functions menus, you must first drag the screen Functions to unlock the phone (drag up from the blue arrow tab at the bottom left of the Lock screen). Note: You can also slide open the keyboard to unlock the phone.
Page 29 Tip: The screen on your phone is touch-resistive, which means that when you touch an item to select it or when you drag your finger to scroll, you have to press down slightly to activate the item. This helps avoid selecting menus or items unintentionally.
Page 30 Tip: Main and touch Main When scrolling through a list (see illustration) make sure NOT to tap or press individual entries on the list. This action will open the list entry. List Position (indicates your position in the current list)
Page 31 Changing the One Hand Operation Setting The Samsung Seek allows you to configure the to be on either the right or left of the screen. Search tab As an example, when the...
Page 32 2A. Phone Basics Adjusting Numeric Entries There are several pages where you’ll be asked to make a field selection and then enter a new value. This adjustment can be done by either activating numeric...
Page 33 Reels Tip: Touching and holding down on the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel. Deleting Entries To delete a single entry: Delete an entry by dragging it over the Trash Bin ) and then releasing it.
Page 34: Displaying Your Phone Number
2A. Phone Basics Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Make sure your phone is on. Press Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad.
Page 35: Dialing Options
Options popup menu. Answering Calls To answer a call while the phone is active: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Touch and slide conversation. Other options include:...
Page 36: Calling Emergency Numbers
Ending a Call In a single motion, touch the right. Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911, even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Press and touch Dialer Enter and touch To place an emergency call from the Phone Lock...
Page 37 Dialpad Pause During a call, press Call screen. End-of-Call Options After you receive or make a call, the phone provides you with three end-of-call options: Redial to dial the last outgoing or received phone number. to store the current phone number in your Save Contacts list.
Page 38 If no action is taken after a few seconds, the phone automatically returns to the Speed Dial screen. Saving a Phone Number Your phone can store up to 600 phone numbers in each of seven Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain 64 characters.
Page 39 Done the new entry. Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or Recent credit card billing numbers. There is a single pause available on your phone:...
Page 40: Dialing From The Contacts List
Dialer > Pause button.) When Contacts to quickly tab through Touch the name you want to call from the list to display the Contact details page. Touch an entry number from the available list to initiate the call. Power Search...
Page 41: Entering Text
With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using a single touch. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 59.)
Page 42 Using your phone's keyboard is just like using any standard computer keyboard, except that here each key has a primary character in white on the bottom (usually letters) and a secondary character in red on the top (numbers and punctuation).
Page 43 For example, to enter , press press To enter only the top row of characters, double press to fix all consecutive characters. : To enter “9:30,” you would use the keyboard Example sequence shown below.
Page 44 Touch the numeric key corresponding to the desired symbol. Note: You can exit from the Symbols page by pressing any keyboard key or To enter smiley’s With the cursor in the desired location, press Touch the numeric key corresponding to the desired smiley or emoticon.
Page 45 If you make a mistake, press to reveal the keyboard and press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase all entered characters. 2A. Phone Basics...
Page 46: Settings
Security Settings (page 45) 2B. Settings Personalizing Your Phone Assigning a Background Image Choose what you see on the screen while powering on or off and when in the unlock screen. See “Assigning an Image to the Background Display” on page 94. Press...
Page 47: Sound Settings
Main Press and touch Main Tools> Settings > Ringtones & Vibrations Touch the entry for which you want to add a ringtone type ( Voice Call Voicemail Alarm Timer Calendar Scroll through the list of available ringtones.
Page 48 Select a call or message type to display a list of ringtone type categories. Touch the ringtone name field. Press . (The browser starts and displays the appropriate menu.) Search through available ringtones. When you find one you want, press it.
Page 49: Display Settings
Choose from: Touch Vibrate Startup/Shutdown Once you are done, press Always Vibrate The Always Vibrate option allows you to add a vibrate to a ringtone. This option is only available with volume levels 1 Beep Levels 1 - 8 To activate Always Vibrate:...
Page 50: Touch Settings
The tip of your finger will work Main > Settings/Tools better than the pad of your finger, and a fingernail will require even less pressure. Initially, your phone's sensitivity is set to its highest level. English Español...
Page 51: Location Settings
Main Press and touch Main > Settings > General > Touch Sensitivity Touch and drag the slider left or right to adjust the sensitivity level. Touch the onscreen Touch here the response of the new sensitivity level. Once you are done, press...
Page 52: Messaging Settings
(For more information, see “Accessing Messages” on page 120.) Messaging settings make text messaging easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages. Deleting Old Messages To delete selected messages:...
Page 53: Tty Use With Boost Service
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone off.” TTY Use With Boost Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
Page 54: Updating The Phone's Software
> Settings > General > Update PRL Follow the onscreen instructions. Updating the Data Profile If there are any changes to your account such as a plan change, a change to your username and password, etc., it will be necessary to update this profile to your phone.
Page 55: Favorites
Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. Press > Settings > Lock Note: Initially, the phone does not contain a Lock code until you create one. and choose to assign a favorite Main Main...
Page 56: Unlocking Your Phone
Lock feature (button is placed in the position). Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number. If this doesn’t work, call Boost Customer Care at 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888- 266-7848).
Page 57 You can call and receive calls from emergency numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to two additional numbers to your phone for a total of three (911 is always your first available emergency number). Main...
Page 58: Resetting Your Phone
Touch a category entry then touch Enter 1379 and touch Done Resetting Your Phone’s Settings Resetting the phone settings only restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.
Page 59: History
Saving a Phone Number From Recent Calls (page 52) Erasing History Entries (page 53) Viewing Recent Calls Recent Calls is a list of your call history: up to 240 (80 incoming, 80 outgoing, and 80 missed) phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.
Page 60: Recent Calls Options
SMS conversation histories are also saved. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone’s history. 2C. History...
Page 61: Making A Call From Recent Calls
(if the number is already in your Caller’s name Contacts). ) to either edit the existing number Edit Entry (if already in your Contacts list) or create a new entry. Send New Text Message ) to send the current recent call entry a text message.
Page 62: Saving A Phone Number From Recent Calls
Saving a Phone Number From Recent Calls Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters. See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 28.
Page 63: Erasing History Entries
Note: An individual entry can also be deleted by touching and holding it until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off the screen to release it into the Trash Bin.
Page 64: Contacts
Transferring Your Contacts (page 63) Dialing Boost Services (page 65) 2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries for a total of up to 4200 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters. Press...
Page 65: Saving A Phone Number
“ICE” in your phone’s Contacts list. For example, if your mother is your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts list. To list more than one emergency contact, use “...
Page 66: Contacts Entry Options
(onscreen) to store the name and save Done the new entry. Press and touch Contacts Touch an entry to display its available options page where you can edit the Contacts entry, send a new text message, view specific calling history or share information via Bluetooth. Contacts...
Page 67 Enter Address to add a mailing address to the entry. (Capitalize the two character abbreviation for the state in the mailing address so that it can be recognized by applications other than those on your Samsung Seek.) 2D. Contacts...
Page 68: Editing A Contacts Entry
(See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 56.) From the options page, touch You may have to scroll down to locate this field. Touch an empty white area to the right of the newly entered number and select a label for the entry Mobile...
Page 69: Deleting Contacts Entries
An individual entry can also be deleted by touching and touch a and holding it until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off the screen to release it into the Trash Bin.
Page 70 To change the order in which they appear, you must delete and re-add the entries in your desired order on the Speed Dial screen (see “Arranging Speed Dial Numbers” on page 60). (For details on how to make calls using the Speed Dial screen, see “Speed Dialing”...
Page 71: Selecting Ringtones For An Entry
Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off the screen to release it into the Trash Bin. Selecting Ringtones for an Entry Assign a ringtone to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type.
Page 72 Navigate to and locate a picture and touch it to begin editing the image prior to assignment. If you selected Take Picture launch and you will use it to take a new picture. (See “2H. Camera” on page 91 for details.) If you selected Downloads select to download an image.
Page 73: Finding Contacts Entries
(The list is alphabetized by the first letter.) – or – In Landscape mode, touch the Find field and use the keyboard to enter the first few letters of the Contacts name. Contacts Touch the entry to dial its default phone number.
Page 74 The process of transferring data via Bluetooth is also known as “beaming” and might be referred to that way within other literature. To set up your old phone and the Seek to transfer contacts: Turn on your old phone and then activate the Samsung Seek.
Page 75: Dialing Boost Services
Call Balance, Call Care, Call Re-Boost Directory Assistance Touch an entry from this list to automatically dial the service. To dial a service from Dialer screen using your dialpad: Press and touch Dialer Enter the appropriate service number: Call Balance - #225...
Page 76: Calendar & Tools
Press and touch Main Tools > Tools > Calendar > Personal Calendar Select the day to which you would like to add an event by either: Touching a day on the calendar. – or – Using the navigation arrows to view a different month and then touch a desired day.
Page 77 Once you are done setting the times, touch Minutes Note: If you need to adjust the end date for an event, touch the date field and select a new end date by touching a day from the onscreen calendar. Select an alert time for the event by touching the...
Page 78: Viewing Events
Touch to save the new event. Save Note: If the End time and date fall before the Start date and time, an onscreen warning message will appear, and you will be given the opportunity to revise the values onscreen. Event Alert Menu...
Page 79: Alarm Clock
Selected entries are then highlighted in orange. Touch and drag Alarm Clock > Settings/Tools Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. Press > Tools > Clock > Alarm Create a new alarm by touching...
Page 80 15 minutes Touch to save your new alarm. Save Note: Any stored alarms will appear on the Alarm page in the order in which they were created. 2E. Calendar & Tools To turn alarm off (when sounding): Done , or...
Page 81: Timer
Touch the entry you wish to delete. Selected history entries are then highlighted in orange. Touch and drag Delete Selected Timer Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). Main Press and touch Main >...
Page 82: World Clock
World Clock To view the time in several different world locations: Press and touch Main > Tools > Clock > World Clock Touch to begin using the list of cities. Touch United States . This Other Countries reveals an alphabetical...
Page 83: Notes
Daylight Saving Time. – or – Touch a location containing Daylight Saving Time. Notes Your phone comes with a notepad that you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Main...
Page 84: Tip Calculator
Weight field and Split Touch the gray unit fields and select an initial and target unit of measurement from the Unit page. Use the onscreen keypad to enter a value for the initial unit. (The converted value will be instantly calculated.)
Page 85: Voice Services
(ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself. Activating ASR...
Page 86 If you hear “Which number?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”). You can skip steps 3 and 4 by saying a name and location after “Call” without pausing (for example, “ John Jones mobile ”).
Page 87 ” and then choose to try again or cancel. try again? If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “ followed by the name only. For example, say “...
Page 88: Sending A Message
” or “ ” 9725551212. To send a Picture Message: If you hear “Say the name or number,” say a name or a phone number. If you hear “Which number?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”). If the phone did not properly recognize the command, it prompts you with “...
Page 89 Follow the onscreen prompts to select a picture and then attach it to the new Picture message. Touch > Add Subject to toggle it to the state and use the keyboard to enter text into the Subject field. Once complete, touch to complete the Send process.
Page 90: Opening Menus With Asr
Say “ ” A list of valid destinations is displayed Go To. and you are prompted with “ If the list is too long to fit on one screen, you can say the name of a destination. Examples can include: Email...
Page 91 Confirmation, activate the training mode (Adaptation), configure the modes (Expert/Prompt), or get information about the Speech to Action software. To change ASR confirmation: Your phone can be configured to take a specific action prior to initiating any voice command parameter. Main Press...
Page 92 To reset the adaptation: Using Choice Lists Adapting .” If your phone is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “ the list. To confirm the choice, say “...
Page 93 Enabling and Disabling ASR Audio Modes You can customize whether the Voice Recognition feature displays either a list of top Voice Recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list. To change the ASR mode: Main...
Page 94: Microsd Card
Your phone is capable of supporting a standard microSD (Secure Digital) memory card to expand the phone’s available memory space. It allows you to store images and music in your phone. 2G. microSD Card Important: Although the Camera can function with or without...
Page 95: Removing The Microsd Card
Carefully insert a microSD card into the open slot and firmly push it in until the end of the card aligns with the edge of the battery area. WARNING: Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins.
Page 96: Memory Status
Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer Before using your phone's mass storage capabilities, you must first install the microSD card into the phone before connecting the Samsung Seek to your computer. Once the phone is connected to the computer, you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card.
Page 97 (which may appear as an icon or text, depending on your View settings). Once formatted, there are now folders created on the card until the camera and music features are used (page 89). The default folders that appear are: DCIM by the phone.
Page 98 Troubleshooting USB Connection If there is ever a circumstance where your setup of the device’s USB connection has an issue, try these troubleshooting tips. Verify your computer is able to access the Internet prior to connection and that this connection is not lost during these troubleshooting procedures.
Page 99: Formatting The Microsd Card
From your Desktop, double-click [device drive letter] Right-click and select displayed.) If you are sure you wish to remove all the files from your microSD card, follow the onscreen instructions. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
Page 100 DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microSD, and do not attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to fail.
Page 101: Camera
2H. Camera Taking Pictures (page 91) Storing Pictures (page 95) Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. Important Photos can be stored in either the phone’s internal memory or on a microSD card (sold separately).
Page 102 Note: Although images can be stored in the phone’s internal memory or optional microSD card, data can not be saved onto the phone’s internal memory. To set the storage options for images, see “Setting Storage Options” on page 95. Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen.
Page 103 Picture ID image or as a Background. More ) to view the folder as a slideshow, More copy the file to your microSD card, or retrieve the file information. Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry Press and touch Scroll through your available images and touch an image to view it at full screen.
Page 104 Touch and touch Picture ID This option allows the selected image to be displayed when an incoming call is from a selected Contacts entry. Prepare the selected image for use (adjusting, cropping, and zooming), then touch you are complete. Touch an entry from the Select a Contact complete the picture assignment, see “Adding a...
Page 105: Storing Pictures
Setting Storage Options Even if a microSD card is detected, all pictures are automatically stored within the phone's CAMERA folder on the card. To use the larger storage capacity of an internal microSD card, the storage destination must be set differently.
Page 106 – or – Touch Messaging > pictures which are then highlighted in blue. To “deselect” an image, touch it again until it is no longer highlighted. Touch to attach your images to the new message. Select the contact entry method you prefer by...
Page 107 Enter email address enter the recipient’s email address. Touch to continue. Done Note: The Recipient entry must be either a mobile number or email address to continue using this feature. From the Messaging screen, select additional options. Touch and enter a subject for the Subject: message.
Page 108: Bluetooth
Sending Items via Bluetooth (page 102) About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Page 109: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active (default status) – Bluetooth is in visible mode and searching for a compatible device – Bluetooth is paired and connected to a headset Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu...
Page 110: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Press and touch Main > Settings > Bluetooth > Trusted devices. Touch the information button ( listed entry. Scroll down the list to view all available field descriptions. Press to return to the previous listing. 2I. Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth Devices Main >...
Page 111 (Your can later be reactivated. Press > Settings > Bluetooth > Trusted devices. Note: If you would like to search for new devices, from within this list, touch Pair Main and touch Main >...
Page 112: Sending Items Via Bluetooth
Main > Settings > Bluetooth > Trusted devices. Verify your visibility to other devices. There is no need to repair your phone if you have already been successfully paired with another device and your visibility is set to Always visible...
Page 113 Accepting places a copy of the incoming entry into the person’s Contacts entry list. Note: You can transfer Contacts from your old phone if it has Bluetooth capability to your Samsung Seek. To send pictures via Bluetooth: Main...
Page 115: Section 3: Boost Service Features
Section 3 Boost Service Features...
Page 116: Service: The Basics
Setting Up Your Voicemail 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 Boost Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 117: New Voicemail Message Alerts
When you have a missed call or receive a new message (such as Voicemail, Text or Picture), your phone alerts you and displays a While you were out ) icon. This icon alerts you to either new messages (Text and Picture), Voicemail, or missed calls.
Page 118: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a Boost service area. Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone.
Page 119: Text Messaging (Sms)
> Messaging repeating step 3. Review your message and touch Accessing Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, you will hear an announcement tone and a top of the screen. Touch message. – or –...
Page 120: Deleting Messages
Press Touch to pull the current message’s Share phone number phone number and send it to another person via either a separate text message or via email. stores the current message’s Save to Contacts phone number to your Contacts list.
Page 121: Caller Id
(if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Touch and drag caller on hold and answers the second call.)
Page 122: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. Press and touch Dialer Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad.
Page 123: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding lets you forward all of your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding:...
Page 124: Web And Data Services
Using Navigation (page 130) 3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started with Data Services With your Boost service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Page 125 Finding Your User Name If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it. On your phone. You can find your user name under the Phone Information option in your phone’s Settings menu ( > >...
Page 126: Navigating The Web
Web page that is completely open), and you can receive calls. If no indicator is displayed, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Web Connection” on page 115.
Page 127 Reset browser settings, Scrolling As with other menu and list items on your phone, scrolling is a simple matter of sliding your finger up or down through the page. To scroll up or down through a Web page: ®...
Page 128 To move around a Web page: Touch and drag across the screen in any direction. Selecting Once you’ve learned how to scroll through a page, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Touch an onscreen item or hyperlink.
Page 129 Press and touch Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address): Press and touch Touch the Address bar (top) and clear the existing...
Page 130: Accessing Messages
REMOVE Mail, AIM – or – Select Here you may add your own POP or IMAP email accounts manually. Follow the setup wizard instructions to enter the required sign-up information by touching the associated gray field and then using the keyboard.
Page 131 Accessing the Add New Email Page Press and touch phone then launches either your first email account in the list or your last active email account.) From the upper-left of the email account page, press the current account’s associated icon to...
Page 132 Email Home Page Overview This page provides you with easy access to all of your current email accounts, the ability to access both local and remote email contact information, configure your current account settings, and add new email accounts. 3B. Web and Data Services...
Page 133: Accessing Email
> Email Touch the desired email account. (Your default account inbox will be displayed.) Change the current folder by touching (at the top of the page) and selecting from one of the other available folders: Deleted , or Outbox Scroll up or down the screen to move the list of messages either up or down.
Page 134 3B. Web and Data Services Tip: to launch the application. To go to another configured email account, touch the envelope icon to the left of the current account name to display the Email home page , and then touch the account you wish to access.
Page 135: Downloading Applications, Games
Touch to deliver the email message to the Send selected recipients. Accessing Instant Messaging Data services also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AIM Messenger , Windows Live Messenger Messenger. Press...
Page 136 Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, follow the onscreen instructions to select it. > Get Stuff You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download details, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the...
Page 137 Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded Run/Listen/View item (or to start downloading, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Page 138: Launching Re-Boost
Touch to return to the main Web page or press to quit the browser and return to menu. Note: Go to > Main > Settings/Tools > Settings > General > Phone Information to view the applications on your phone. Launching Re-Boost To add money to your Boost account, you can access the Re-Boost function via the phone or online.
Page 139: Data Services Faqs
Services may be available for an additional subscrip- tion fee. Visit www.boostmobile.com or call Boost Cus- tomer Care for additional information. Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data service? Your user name (for example, bsmith01@myboostmobile.sprintpcs.com when you press and touch Main >...
Page 140: Using Navigation
Can I sign out of all data services? No. Although you can not sign out of all data services, you can sign out from Web Browser access without turning off your phone. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
Page 141 Country: state. You can choose the default country or highlight the Country bar to display a list of states. Press to begin the navigation session. Search Note: When similar address or city matches are found, select highlight the appropriate match.
Page 142: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences Press and touch Navigation Preferences > Settings Scroll down the list and select an entry to change its current setting: allows you configure results Route Preferences: based upon the Fastest can also configure the distance based upon U.S.
Page 143: Entertainment
Playing Music Accessing the Native Music Player Press and touch the music Library. Insert the MicroSD card in order to play your music. Use the onscreen control buttons to play, pause, forward to the next song in your playlist or return to the previous song.
Page 144 Artist sorted by artist. to browse through a list of all of your Albums music sorted by album.
Page 145: Transferring Multimedia Content
Touch > Rename Touch the Rename playlist field, and use erase the previous name. Use the keyboard to enter a new unique name for this playlist. (See “Entering Text” on page 31.) Touch to save the new playlist name. Save...
Page 146: Myspace
MySpace MySpace is a popular social networking website that offers users an interactive portal within which they can submit personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, and music among their peers. Note: Before continuing with these steps you must first have an active MySpace account.
Page 147: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 148: Important Safety Information
Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
Page 149: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.
Page 150: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, or damage the phone. Please Note the Following Information When Using Your...
Page 151 Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use. Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable. Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.
Page 152: Caring For The Battery
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
Page 153 The SAR value corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed into the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits.
Page 154: Owner's Record
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...
Page 155: User Guide Proprietary Notice
User Guide Proprietary Notice T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc. and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. User Guide template version 9a_FM (April 2009) 4A. Important Safety Information...
Page 156: Manufacturer's Warranty
SAMSUNG; (b) defects or damage resulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object when pressing on a touch screen; (c) equipment that has the serial number or the enhancement data code removed, defaced, damaged, altered or made illegible;...
Page 157 Product; (i) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States.
Page 158 THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR...
Page 159 Software on the local hard disk(s) or other permanent storage media of one computer and use the Software on a single computer or a mobile device at a time, and you may not make the Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time.
Page 160 EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software. 9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk and that...
Page 161 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SAMSUNG"...
Page 162 Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. If any provision of this EULA is held to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Page 163 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) Important: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric dialpad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. © 2010 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.
Page 165: Index
Changing 40 Browser Menu 116 Clear private data 117 Font size 117 Page info 117 Redirect prompt 117 Reset browser 117 Send this page to 117 Settings 117 Startup page 117 Toolbar 117 Buying Ringtones and Games Calculator 73 Calendar 66–69...
Page 166 Caller ID 111 Calls 24 Answering 25 Call Forwarding 113 Call Waiting 111 Caller ID 111 Dialing 25 Dialing from the Contact List Emergency Numbers 26 End-of-Call Options 27 In-Call Options 26 Making 24 Saving a Number 28 Saving numbers with Pauses...
Page 167 Browse Files 122 Creating 124 Email Accounts 122 Find Contacts 122 Overview 122 View Calendars 122 Email Settings Setting up an Audible Alert Emergency Numbers 26, 47 Adding 47 Deleting 47 Emoticons 32 End-of-Call Options 27 End-of-Call Screen Saving Number 28, 55...
Page 168 Turning On 14 Phone (illus.) 10 Phone Number Displaying 24 Saving 28 With Pauses 29 Pictures Sending 95, 96 Storing 95 Taking 91 Playing Music 133 Playlist 134, 135 Power Search tab 21, 63, 122 Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Re-Boost 128...
Page 169 Appending an Existing Number 52 Erasing All Entries 53 Erasing Selected Entries 53 Making a Call 51 Options 50 Saving a New Number 52 Saving a Number 52 Saving Number 29, 56 Viewing 49 Reels 22 Resetting Your Phone 48...
Page 170 Touch Settings Calibration 41 Sensitivity 40 Transferring Content 63–65, 102–103 Contacts 63 TRS 43 TTY Use 43 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Unit Converter 74 Unlocking Your Device 46 Unmute 27 Update Data Profile 44 Updating Data Profile 44 Firmware 44 Phone’s Software 44...
Page 171 Voice-Activated Dialing 75–83 Voicemail Clear Icon 108 Notification 106 Retrieving 108 Setting Up 5, 106 Volume 38 Other 38 Ringtone 38 Silence All 39 Startup/Shutdown 39 System 38 Touch Tone 39 Touch Vibrate 39 Warranty 146 Downloading Content 125 Email 120...

Samsung Seek SPH-M350 Online User's Manual

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Using Your Phone

Phone Basics

Settings

History

Contacts

Calendar & Tools

Voice Services

Microsd Card

Camera

Bluetooth

Section 3: Boost Service Features

Service: the Basics

Web and Data Services

Entertainment

Section 4

Safety and Warranty Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

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