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SPH-M360
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11/8/10

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide SPH-M360 www.sprint.com © 2009 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 11/8/10...
  • Page 2 Consejo: Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita a www.sprint.com y haz clic en Support > Phones & Devices To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click Devices – Sprint’s policies often do no Important Privacy Message apply to third-party applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 111. Introduction ....... i Your Phone’s Menu .
  • Page 4 Saving a Phone Number ....45 Contacts Entry Options ....45 Editing a Contacts Entry .
  • Page 5 Call Forwarding ......78 Roaming ....... . . 79 3B.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Sprint Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Note: Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone.

  • Page 8: Missed Alerts

    2: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Stuff Manager Games 3: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 2: My Stuff Manager Ringers 4: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 2: My Stuff Manager Screen Savers 5: Applications 1: Get New Applications 2: My Stuff Manager Applications 6: Call Tones History...
  • Page 9 1: On/Off 2: Change Parental Control Code 3: Restrictions 9: Reset/Delete 1: Reset Settings 2: Reset Phone 3: Delete Stuff 4: Change Lock Code 0: Others 1: Abbreviated Dialing 2: Call Answer 3: Accessibility 4: Airplane Mode 5: Data 6: Contact Match 7: Roaming 8: Language 9: Contacts...

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Setting Up Service

    1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) Activating Your Phone (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4) Sprint Account Passwords (page 4) Getting Help (page 5) Setting Up Your Phone Install the battery. Remove the battery from its packaging. Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align.

  • Page 13: Activating Your Phone

    Activating Your Phone If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store probably activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service activate automatically.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing other 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 Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

  • Page 15: Getting Help

    Data Services Password With your Sprint 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 or call Sprint Customer www.sprint.com Service at 1-888-211-4727...

  • Page 16: Sprint 411

    Sprint 411 Sprint 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 17: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 18: Phone Basics

    2A. Phone Basics Your Phone (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 10) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 14) Battery and Charger (page 14) Navigating Through the Menus (page 16) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 17) Making and Answering Calls (page 17) Entering Text (page 24) Tip: –...

  • Page 19: Key Functions

    13. Camera 12. Volume Buttons Key Functions Status Bar Icons provide information about your phone’s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the greeting.

  • Page 20: Viewing The Display Screen

    lets you turn the phone on or off, END/POWER Key end a call, or return to standby mode. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer or ignore the call.
  • Page 21 Status Bar – Service Icons – Shows your current signal Signal Strength strength. (More bars = stronger signal.) No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal. Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network. – 1xRTT data service is 1X 2G Data Status available.
  • Page 22 Status Bar – Status Icons – Your phone has the ringer Silence All deactivated and the vibrate option unchecked (disabled). No sound is made by the phone. 1 Beep – Your phone is set to beep when you receive an incoming call. –...
  • Page 23 Status Bar – Status Icons Pause – A voice memo is paused. Play – A voice memo is playing. BG application + 1 – Indicates that more than one application is currently running and one has been minimized and placed in the background. Bluetooth Enable –...

  • Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com...

  • Page 25: Battery Capacity

    Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

  • Page 26: Navigating Through The Menus

    Navigating Through the Menus The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. Many menus feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track of your position in the menu. To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key up or down.

  • Page 27: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number/ User ID number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press the numbers.) Press...

  • Page 28: Answering Calls

    Enter a seven-digit or ten-digit Hard Pause: number (phone number and area code) and press (right softkey) OPTIONS inserts a pause between the dialed phone number and the next entered digits. Note: Use this feature to navigate through automated menus. If you know the number sequence required to connect you to the right destination, enter a between each number.

  • Page 29: Calling Emergency Numbers

    to mute the ringer. Silence Send to VoiceMail to send the call directly to your voicemail. to immediately send the caller a text Ignore with Text message. Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network.

  • Page 30: In-Call Options

    (right softkey) to unlock your phone Unlock (appears only if the phone is locked). To exit Emergency mode: Press to end a 911 call. Press to exit. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
  • Page 31 to view your call histories. Recent History to access the menu. Tools Tools WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. End-of-Call Options After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone displays the phone number and the duration of the call.

  • Page 32: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts for entries by name. Press (right softkey) and enter the first CONTACTS letter or letters of an entry. (The more letters you enter, the more specific the search.) To display an entry, highlight it and press dial a number, highlight it and press Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses...

  • Page 33: Dialing From The Contacts List

    To place a call using Contacts Match Abbreviated Dialing: Enter the last four or five digits of a Contact entry’s phone number. The contact number matching the entered digits displays at the bottom of the screen. Highlight the contact and press more than one matched number in your Contacts, highlight a name and then press call.)

  • Page 34: Entering Text

    To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10–99: Press the first digit. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that you have dialed the number when it shows “connecting...”. Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls...

  • Page 35: Abc Mode

    to enter “emoticons.” (See page 26.) Smileys Text Settings to turn On or Off the following: Auto-Capital Auto-Space Dual Language Choice List, Word Prediction Use My Words to enter preprogrammed Add Preset Message messages. (See page 26.) to add a new recipient Add/Change Recipient using the key (right softkey) or change...

  • Page 36: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys And Preset Messages

    Characters scroll in the following order: English Sequence Upper Case . @ ? ! - , & : ' / ; $ 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9...
  • Page 37 To enter preset messages: Select the Add Preset Message “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 24.) Highlight a message and press Note: Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized message of your own.

  • Page 38: Settings

    2B. Settings Sound Settings (page 28) Display Settings (page 32) Location Settings (page 33) Messaging Settings (page 34) Airplane Mode (page 35) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 35) Phone Setup Options (page 37) Security Settings (page 38) Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.
  • Page 39 Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option. Press to assign a ringer. To assign a ringer to One Contact: Select Contact Entries > One Contact Highlight a single contact and press softkey).
  • Page 40 Press to assign a ringer. Selecting Ringers for Text Messages Press > Settings /Tools > Settings > Ringers > Text Message Select Downloaded Preloaded Select a category and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

  • Page 41: Silence All

    Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your phone. Vibrate To set your phone to vibrate instead of making any sounds: With the phone open, press the volume button down in standby mode until you see “Vibrate All”...

  • Page 42: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Main Screen Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen. Select Screen Saver Foregrounds. To select a Screen Saver: Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Screen Saver. Select No Image, Take New Picture, My Albums, Downloaded Preloaded.

  • Page 43: Location Settings

    Changing the Brightness Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the screen contrast and press Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Choose the layout of your phone’s menu.

  • Page 44: Messaging Settings

    When you turn the Location feature on, the phone displays the icon. When you turn Location off, the phone displays the icon. Messaging Settings Your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities let you send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information.

  • Page 45: Airplane Mode

    Select Delete. Select to delete the message. The message is deleted from the list of Preset Messages. To edit a preset message: Press > Messages > Settings > Preset Messages . (You will see the list of preset messages.) Press (left softkey).
  • Page 46 For additional information about Sprint Relay Services and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer Service at 1-800-676-3777 or visit For additional technical support you may call 1-888- 987-4357, or access the following website: www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/ mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html Note: , or TTY + Hear...

  • Page 47: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcuts Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key to the assigned direction in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Navigation Keys Highlight a navigation key direction (Up, Down, Left, Right) and press...

  • Page 48: Security Settings

    Tip: To make an Abbreviated Dial call, see ““Abbreviated Dialing” on page 22. Note: This setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint 411. Security Settings Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers.

  • Page 49: Security Features For Data Services

    Select Delete Stuff Select an option. Text Messages Call Logs Cookies and Cache Dowloaded Content Contacts Pictures Press DELETE (left softkey). Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, history, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.

  • Page 50: Net Guard

    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 when the Net Guard is displayed.

  • Page 51: History

    2C. History Viewing History (page 41) History Options (page 41) Making a Call From History (page 42) Saving a Number From History (page 43) Prepending a Number From History (page 43) Erasing History (page 43) Viewing History History is a list of the last 240 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.

  • Page 52: Making A Call From History

    to select entries from your history and New Group add them to a new group. to save the number to a new or existing Save entry. Note: This option displays only when the number has not been saved as a new contact or appended to an existing one.

  • Page 53: Saving A Number From History

    Saving a Number From History 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. Highlight a History entry and press softkey) >...

  • Page 54: Contacts

    2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 44) Saving a Phone Number (page 45) Contacts Entry Options (page 45) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 46) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 47) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 47) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 47) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 49) Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 49)

  • Page 55: Saving A Phone Number

    After saving the number, your phone displays the new entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 45.) Tip: ICE – In Case of Emergency To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE”...

  • Page 56: Editing A Contacts Entry

    to display the contact details screen Edit Contact and edit the current information. to remove the contact from the Delete Contact Contacts. to display the call and messaging Contact History history related to that contact. Send Contact to forward the contact information to a Bluetooth.

  • Page 57: Adding A Number To A Contacts Entry

    Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry Display a Contacts entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 45.) Highlight the entry and press softkey) > Edit Contact > [Add Number] Enter the new phone number and press Highlight a label for the number and press Press (left softkey) to save the new number.

  • Page 58: Finding Speed Dial Numbers

    Highlight an available speed dial location and press (right softkey). ASSIGN Press (left softkey) to return to the DONE DETAILS screen. To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number: Display a Contacts entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 45.) Press (right softkey) OPTIONS...

  • Page 59: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 28.) Display a Contacts entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 45.) Press (right softkey) OPTIONS...

  • Page 60: Finding Contacts Entries

    Press (left softkey) to save the picture DONE assignment. Finding Contacts Entries Finding Contacts by Name Press > Contacts Scroll through all the entries. – or – Enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as “dav” for “Dave”). (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.) Highlight the correct entry and press the CONTACT DETAILS.

  • Page 61: Dialing Sprint Services

    Dialing Sprint Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press > Contacts Press (right softkey) OPTIONS and select an available service, such as (Sprint 411), Service Directory Assistance Account Info.

  • Page 62: Calendar & Tools

    2E. Calendar & Tools Calendar (page 52) Alarm Clock (page 54) Memo Pad (page 55) Calculator (page 55) Tip Calculator (page 55) Eco Calculator (page 56) World Time (page 56) Updating Your Phone (page 56) Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events.

  • Page 63: Viewing Events

    Select a time and date for the event. Start Select to select one or more contacts Go to Contact to associate with this event. Press (left softkey) to save the event. DONE Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary.

  • Page 64: Alarm Clock

    Highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Highlight the event you want to erase and press OPTIONS > Delete Select (left softkey) or Erasing All Events To delete all events scheduled before a specific time and date: Press >...

  • Page 65: Memo Pad

    Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad that you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo Pad > Add New Type your note using the keypad and press (See “Entering Text”...

  • Page 66: Eco Calculator

    displays the amount you pay for a tip Tip ($) displays the total amount you pay on You pay the bill. Eco Calculator Your phone comes with a calculator that allows you to configure the amount you pay per gallon of fuel and the resulting efficiency of your car’s mileage.

  • Page 67: Voice Services

    2F. Voice Services Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 57) Managing Voice Memos (page 59) Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (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.

  • Page 68: Checking Phone Status Using Asr

    Making a Voice Call With ASR Press and hold If you hear “Say a command,” say “ If you hear “Say the name or number,” say a name or a phone number. If you hear “Which location?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”).

  • Page 69: Managing Voice Memos

    ASR Options To change ASR confirmation: Press and hold Press (right softkey) SETTINGS select an option. to ask for confirmation only when the Automatic system is not sure what you said. Always Confirm to always ask for confirmation. to never ask for confirmation. Never Confirm To adapt the system to your voice: Press and hold...

  • Page 70: Voice Memo Options

    Note: Your phone can store 1 minute of memos during a call and 2 minutes within the Tools Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review Highlight the Memo you want to play and press (left softkey).

  • Page 71: Camera

    2G. Camera Taking Pictures (page 61) Camera Settings (page 62) Erasing Photos (page 66) Sending a Picture (page 66) Assigning Photos (page 67) Managing My Places (page 67) 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.

  • Page 72: Camera Settings

    Point the camera lens at yourself with the phone closed. (You can check the picture framing through the external display screen.) Press to take the picture. (Your phone automatically saves the picture.) Displaying the Status This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture.
  • Page 73 Highlight an option and press to deactivate the multiple shots option. to take a series of five pictures to take a series of 10 pictures. Note: The Continuous setting will automatically set the shot image size to 240 x 320. Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The White Balance

    Highlight an option and press to deactivate the panoramic option. to activate the panoramic option. Note: The Panoramic setting will automatically set the shot image size to 240 x 320. Move the camera toward the desired direction. Press to take the photo. Move the camera for the frame to locate the center of the screen.

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Quality

    – The white balance has been set to Sunny. Daylight Use this for taking pictures or movies outdoors on bright sunny days. Cloudy – The white balance has been set to Cloudy. Use this for taking pictures or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.

  • Page 76: Erasing Photos

    Adjusting the Brightness This feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the picture. From camera mode, press the navigation key left or right. (You will see the gauge bar.) Slide the bar right to increase the brightness or left to decrease it. Erasing Photos This feature allows you to remove the photo your just captured.

  • Page 77: Assigning Photos

    (left softkey) to select multiple contacts MULTIPLE from the list of recent recipients. NEW ADDR (right softkey) to enter a new Number Email Address Press (left softkey). CONTINUE Compose a message in the space provided. Press (right softkey) to display a list of OPTIONS optional sending, marking, and text input choices.
  • Page 78 Select from the following external sites to add as an option for uploading your photos: My PC / Email EA Tips and Tricks MySpace Snapfish Photobucket Facebook Note: You must already have an account created with MySpace, Photobucket and Facebook to use these features.

  • Page 79: Bluetooth

    2H. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 69) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 69) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 70) 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.

  • Page 80: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Set your Bluetooth options. Highlight My Bluetooth Info softkey) to rename your phone for Bluetooth. Select Visibility > Always Visible, Visible for 3 Min to set your Bluetooth visibility. Hidden Select My Bluetooth Info Bluetooth profiles and address. Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another...

  • Page 81: Section 3: Sprint Service

    Section 3 Sprint Service...

  • Page 82: Sprint Service: The Basics

    3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Voicemail (page 72) Text Messaging (page 74) Caller ID (page 77) Call Waiting (page 77) Making a 3-Way Call (page 78) Call Forwarding (page 78) Roaming (page 79) Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.

  • Page 83: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: Press and hold Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 84: Text Messaging

    Tip: When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the header. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.

  • Page 85: Composing Text Messages

    In addition, text messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way”, that make composing messages fast and easy. Use your phone to customize your own preset messages (up to 160 characters). Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for text messaging and SMS voice messaging.

  • Page 86: Accessing Text Messages

    Add/Change Recipient to add a new recipient using the NEW ADDR key (right softkey) or change the current message recipient to one currently saved in the Contacts List. to change or add a new Add/Change Attachment attachment. To add, select one of the following: My album Take new picture current attachment by selecting or de-selecting it...

  • Page 87: Caller Id

    Preset Messages Preset messages make it easy to compose text messages. To add or edit preset messages: Press > Messages > Settings > Preset Messages (right softkey) > OPTIONS > Add New – or – Highlight a preset message and press softkey).

  • Page 88: Making A 3-Way Call

    Making a 3-Way Call With 3-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. Enter a number and press Once you have established the connection, press (right softkey) OPTIONS >...

  • Page 89: Roaming

    Roaming Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network.

  • Page 90: Call Guard

    Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Roaming > Set Mode Highlight an option and press Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. to access only the Nationwide Sprint Sprint Only Network and prevent roaming on other networks.

  • Page 91: Data Roam Guard

    Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as messaging.

  • Page 92: Web And Data Services

    3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 82) Browser Menu (page 85) Downloading Games, Ringers, and More (page 86) Applications (page 89) Data Services FAQs (page 90) Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.

  • Page 93: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > . (To cancel, press Data >...

  • Page 94: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and websites 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 softkeys directly below the phone’s display screen.

  • Page 95: Browser Menu

    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: Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey. Going Back To go back one page: Press the key on your phone.

  • Page 96: Downloading Games, Ringers, And More

    Note: If you have not used the BACK access the FORWARD button. returns the browser to the MY HOMEPAGE SprintWebSM home page. accesses your favorite and recently MY PAGES viewed Web pages. launches the Google® search SPRINT SEARCH engine. accesses the Browser options: OPTIONS Set a Homepage to set the current page as your...
  • Page 97 Accessing the Download Menus Press > My Stuff Select a download category ( Games Screen Savers Applications, then select . (The browser will start and Get New take you to the corresponding download menu.) To access the download menus from the Web browser: From the home page, select Downloads Select...
  • Page 98 Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded Use/Run/View item (or to start, 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. Select to assign a ringer or screen saver to Set as...

  • Page 99: Applications

    Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded Use/Run/View item (or to start, 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. Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to...

  • Page 100: Data Services Faqs

    – Sprint’s policies often do no Important Privacy Message apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website.
  • Page 101 Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.

  • Page 102: Sprint Family Locator

    3C. Sprint Family Locator GPS Services (page 92) Sprint Family Locator (page 92) GPS Services Your phone’s built-in GPS capability gives you access Sprint Family Locator Activating Location Mode Before using any of the location-based services, you must turn on your phone’s location mode. Press >...

  • Page 103: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 104: Important Safety Information

    4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 94) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 95) Caring for the Battery (page 98) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 99) Owner’s Record (page 101) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 101) This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone.

  • Page 105: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
  • Page 106 “4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty” on page 102. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http:// mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp or 1-800-...

  • Page 107: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device A number of our phones have been tested for hearing aid device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used with certain hearing devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a noise which can interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.

  • Page 108: Caring For The Battery

    Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers excellent use. 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.”...

  • Page 109: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month: -4°...

  • Page 110: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-M360 are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) Head: 0.55 W/Kg, Body: 0.76 W/Kg PCS mode (Part 24) Head: 0.82 W/Kg, Body: 0.52 W/Kg...

  • Page 111: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This is helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-M360™ Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc. and is covered by U.S.

  • Page 112: Manufacturer's Warranty

    What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of...
  • Page 113 Product; (i) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated...
  • Page 114 NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED Manufacturer’s Warranty WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...

  • Page 115: End User License Agreement For Software

    Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E.
  • Page 116 Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 117 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 118 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
  • Page 119 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Abbreviated Dialing 22, 37 Activation 3 Airplane Mode 35 Alarm Clock 54 Answering Calls 18 Applications 89 Downloading 86 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 57 Activating 57 Menus 58 Options 59 Voice Calls 58 Backlight 32 Battery 14–15 Capacity 15 Charging 15 Disposal 99 Installing 15...
  • Page 122 Enabling and Disabling 39 FAQs 90 Launching the Web 83 Password 5 Security Features 39 User Name 82 Dialing Options 17 Display Screen 10 Language 33 Downloading Ringers and Games 86 Eco Calculator 56 Emergency Numbers 19 End-of-Call Options 21 Enhanced 911 (E911) 20 Entering Text 24–27 ABC Mode 25...
  • Page 123 Voicemail 72 Missed Calls 19 My Stuff Manager 88 Navigating the Menus 16 Navigating the Web 84 Net Guard 40 Owner’s Record 101 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 70 Pauses 22 Phone (illus.) 8 Phone Book see Contacts Phone Number Displaying 17 Finding 22 Saving 21, 45 With Pauses 22...
  • Page 124 Security 38–40 Data Services 39 Settings 28–40 Shortcuts 37 Silence All 31 Softkeys 9 Speed Dial 23 Assigning Numbers 47 Sprint Family Locator 92 Sprint Service Account Passwords 4 Activation 3 Dialing Sprint Services 51 Operator Services 6 Sprint 411 6 Taking Pictures 61 Text Entry see Entering Text...

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