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  • Page 1 User Guide www.sprint.com © 2008 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 6/24/08...
  • Page 2 M800_UG_BE09_PS_062408_F9...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Making and Answering Calls ....26 Entering Text ......35 2B.
  • Page 4 2D. Roaming ......55 Dialing Sprint Services ..... 75 Sprint Mobile Sync .
  • Page 5 Installing the USB Drivers ....99 Section 3: Sprint Service ....133 Connecting Your Device to Your Computer.
  • Page 6 3C. Software Store and Entertainment . . . 182 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ... . . 215 Owner’s Record ......217 Using the Sprint Software Store .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction sprint.com/instinctsupport User Go to to access the most recent version of both the User Guide Guide and Explore More Guide . Note ® This introduces you to Sprint service and all User Guide the features of your new device. It’s divided into four WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety sections:...

  • Page 8: Your Device's Menu

    Your Device’s Menu 1: Application 1: Main 2: Fun 3: Web 2: Music Playlist The following table outlines your device’s menu structure. For more information about using your 3: Send Message/Email device’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus” 4: Web Bookmarks on page 20.
  • Page 9 5: Calculator 4: General 1: Phone Information 2: Memory Status 1: Calculator 2: Tip Calculator 3: Airplane Mode 4: Location 3: Unit Converter 5: One Hand Operation 6: Notes 6: TTY 7: Voicemail Settings 8: Touch Sensitivity 9: Calibration 7: Calendar 10: Update Data Profile 11: Update Software 12: Update PRL 8: Clock...
  • Page 10 10: Reset 4: Search 1: Reset Settings 2: Delete Contents 1: Search Artists 2: Search Titles 3: Reset Phone 3: Search All 4: Browse Genres 11: Parental Controls 2: TV/Video 1: Parental Controls 1: TV 2: Change Parental Control Code 1: Recently Played 2: All Channels 3: Restriction...
  • Page 11 7: Games/Apps 8: Tap to Add 1: Bejeweled Demo 2: Brain Challenge Demo 1: Marine Forecast 3: EA Sudoku Demo 4: Midnight Bowling 2: Entertainment News 5: Million Dollar Poker 6: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 7: PAC-MAN Plus DEMO 8: Scene It? MovieDemo In Use Menu 9: Get New Games &...
  • Page 12 Touching provides access to your device’s Phone Functions menu, such as: Speed Dial ( Contacts ( History ( Dialer ( Speed Dial Contacts Touch to display the following options: 1: My Info 2: Services History Dialer...

  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Service

    Setting Up Your Device Section 1A Setting Up Service Remove the battery cover. Press down with thumbs as indicated below. While applying pressure, slide cover away from Setting Up Your Device (page 2) the camera lens (as shown below). Activating Your Device (page 4) Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail (page 6) Sprint Account Passwords (page 6) Getting Help (page 7)
  • Page 15 Install the battery. Press to turn the device on. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Position the battery cover (3) and firmly slide it in until you hear a click (4).

  • Page 16: Activating Your Device

    Your device will turn on, search for Sprint service, Make your first call. and then show the Unlock screen. Press and touch and use the onscreen dial pad to enter a phone number. Touch . (The phone number appears in Talk 555-555-1234 button.)
  • Page 17 If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a To activate Data Services: , you will new device for an existing number on your account Press and hold to turn the phone on. need to contact Sprint to activate your new device. If your phone activates automatically, you will see There are two options: a brief message and your phone will enter...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail

    Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages When calling Sprint Customer Service, you will be simply by pressing the onscreen button, Voicemail asked for information printed under the battery. bypassing the need for you to enter your Power the phone off and remove the battery prior to calling customer service.

  • Page 19: Getting Help

    Getting Help Account Username and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to Managing Your Account . (Click to get www.sprint.com Need to register for access? started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone Online: www.sprint.com else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can Access your account information.
  • Page 20 From Your Sprint Phone’s Dialer Sprint 411 Press and touch Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and Use the onscreen dial pad to enter one of the government listings, movie listings or showtimes; following phone numbers.
  • Page 21 Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. Press and touch Use the onscreen dial pad to enter and touch Talk For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at...

  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Device

    Section 2 Your Device...

  • Page 24: Device Basics

    Your Device Section 2A Device Basics 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength Indicator Your Device (page 12) 3. Main LCD (display) Viewing the Display Screen (page 14) 4. Main Functions Features of Your Device (page 15) 7. Camera Lens Turning Your Device On and Off (page 16) 5.
  • Page 25 Key Functions Camera Lens , as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos. lets you hear the caller and automated Earpiece lets you hear the different ringers and Speaker prompts. sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s represents the signal Signal Strength Indicator voice in speakerphone mode.

  • Page 26: Viewing The Display Screen

    ) activates the Speech to indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint Speech to Action Key Action function that lets you dial phone numbers National Network. by speaking a name or a phone number. indicates you have new text messages. (It also lets you use the microSD™...

  • Page 27: Features Of Your Device

    Features of Your Device indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full). The Samsung Instinct™ is lightweight, easy to use, and indicates battery charge level (icon shown is reliable, and it offers many features and service empty). options. This list previews some of those features and...

  • Page 28: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your device as unique as you are (page 168). Additional Turning Your Device On charges may apply. Your Contacts list allows you to store up to 600 Press , located at entries, with up to seven phone numbers per entry...

  • Page 29: Using Your Device's Battery And Charger

    Watch your device’s battery level indicator and WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung- charge the battery before it runs out of power. approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or...
  • Page 30 Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Press down on the end of the battery compartment cover (just below the embossed Samsung logo), slide the cover off (1), and remove the battery from the device (2).
  • Page 31 If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone. Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Correct...

  • Page 32: Navigating Through The Menus

    Power/Lock Key There is no longer a need to use a navigation wheel or dial pad button. The Samsung Instinct™ is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but also...
  • Page 33 Scrolling Through Menus Firmly press and slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll through lists of menu items. As you navigate through the menu, menu options are Scrolling on your Instinct requires that your press presented onscreen as scrollable lists that allow up or more firmly on the screen than the gentle press down navigation.
  • Page 34 For a diagram of your device’s menu, please see “Your Device’s Menu” on page ii. The screen on your device 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 When scrolling through a list (see illustration on the press down slightly to activate the item.
  • Page 35 Displaying the Status Bar Changing the One Hand Operation Setting This drop-down screen provides some quick device The Instinct allows you to configure the Power Search tab reference information such as: Date, Signal Strength, to be on either the right or left of the screen. Ringer Status, Battery Charge Status, Power Vision As an example, when the option is...
  • Page 36 Press and touch Main > Settings > General > One Hand Operation. Touch either Right Handed (to place the Power Search along the right of the LCD) or Left Handed place the Power Search tab along the left of the LCD).
  • Page 37 Detaching Entries Delete it by dragging the entry over the Trash Bin ) and then releasing it. The entry then The Instinct allows you to detach an entry from a list disappears into the icon. and then either move its location (within that same list) or drag it into the Trash Bin for deletion.

  • Page 38: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press and touch Main > Settings > General > Press . (Your phone number and other Phone Information information about your device and account will be Note There might be cases where pressing this button will displayed.)
  • Page 39 Dialing Options Touch . (The phone number appears in Talk 555-555-1234 button.) (To make a call when you are TALK Talk When you enter numbers from the Dialer, you will see roaming and Call Guard is enabled, select Roam three dialing options displayed on the screen. and touch where the phone number Call...
  • Page 40 Answering Calls To answer a call while the device is locked: When the device is locked, neither the LCD or side To answer a call while the device is active: keys are active. This prevents accidental activation of a Make sure your device is on. (If your device is off, device feature or LCD.
  • Page 41 Missed Call Notification Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed roaming charges when making or receiving calls while Call log is displayed on your screen. outside the Sprint National Network.
  • Page 42 During an emergency call, slide the speaker button to Enhanced 911 (E911) Information to activate speakerphone mode. Slide the speaker This device features an embedded Global Positioning button to to deactivate speakerphone mode. System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 To exit Emergency mode: emergency location services where available.
  • Page 43 In-Call Options Contacts ) to display your Contacts list. ) to display the onscreen dial pad. Where Dialer To select an in-call option, touch the corresponding you can choose to the current number, Save End the onscreen button. The following options may be , or the current dialer operation.
  • Page 44 to exit from the end-of-call screen and Enter information into any of the other desired Done launch the Speed Dial screen. fields by using the onscreen keyboard/dial pad. If no action is taken after a few seconds, the device Touch Done to save the new entry.
  • Page 45 Enter information into any of the other desired Enter information into any of the other desired fields by using the onscreen keyboard/dial pad. fields by using the onscreen keyboard/dial pad. Touch to save the new entry. Touch to save the new entry. Done Done To save a number from the History screen:...
  • Page 46 To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Press and touch Dialer Enter one or more digits and touch Pause Enter additional numbers. Touch . (The phone number appears in Talk 555-555-1234 button.) TALK Talk – or – Touch Save to save the number in your Contacts.

  • Page 47: Entering Text

    Using Speed Dialing Entering Text You can store up to 99 numbers in your device’s speed Selecting a Text Input Mode dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you Your device provides convenient ways to enter letters, can dial speed dial entries using a single touch.
  • Page 48 Touch one of the following options: To edit specific text by touching the screen: to enter alphabetic characters (both Use your fingertip or stylus to touch a location in uppercase and lowercase) using the onscreen your text message. The cursor then appears at that keyboard.
  • Page 49 Use the navigation keys to place your cursor in the When a current letter is capitalized, consecutive desired location. letters return to lowercase until the onscreen Caps key is touched again. If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character.
  • Page 50 Using the Hand Writing Mode The Samsung Instinct™ device is capable of Note Numbers are recognized in the hand writing mode recognizing hand written characters etched onscreen. after touching the grey 123 button (just below the text field). To return the handwriting recognition to...

  • Page 51: Settings

    Section 2B Sound Settings Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and Sound Settings (page 39) messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Display Settings (page 42) Location Settings (page 45) Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Messaging Settings (page 45)
  • Page 52 Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail Selecting Ringer Types for Alarm / Calendar / Timer Events Press and touch Main > Settings > Ringers Press and touch Main > Settings > Ringers Touch the Voicemail field. Touch the field. Alarm / Calendar / Timer Scroll through the list of available ringer sounds.
  • Page 53 Purchasing Ring Tones (Ringers) You can adjust the ringer volume (or the earpiece Press and touch Main > Settings > volume during a call) by using the volume key on the Ringers left side of your device. Touch any of the available fields.

  • Page 54: Display Settings

    Silence All To deactivate Always Vibrate Press and touch Main > Settings > The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds Volume without turning your device off. Touch and drag the slider to the Always Vibrate To activate Silence All: position.
  • Page 55 To set the backlight deactivation time: With the selected image onscreen, touch Assign (For more information on downloading images, Press and touch Main > Settings > see “Downloading Content” on page 168.) Display > Off Touch to access the online Downloads page Touch a time setting.

  • Page 56: Touch Settings

    Touch Settings Screen Calibration Use this menu to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy. Touch Sensitivity This should only be done if the device does not appear to be responding properly to onscreen touches. The Instinct's touch screen requires a small amount of Press and touch Main...

  • Page 57: Location Settings

    Location Settings To enable your device’s Location feature: Press and touch Main > Settings > General Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in conjunction with location-based services. Touch and move the Location slider to the position. Read the disclaimer and touch The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.

  • Page 58: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Deleting Old Messages To delete all messages: Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device’s Press and touch Main > Messaging features, such as Games and Notepad, when you are Touch ( to open the Delete menu. in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 59: Tty Use With Sprint Service

    TTY Use With Sprint Service To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press and touch Main > Settings > . (An informational message will be General > TTY A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text displayed.) Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have Touch speech or language disabilities, to communicate by...

  • Page 60: Updating Phone Software

    Press and touch Main > Settings > General > Update Software WARNING 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make Follow the onscreen instructions. emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), Updating the PRL analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering The update PRL option allows you to download and...

  • Page 61: Favorites

    Press and touch Main > Settings > General > Update Data Profile Follow the onscreen instructions. Favorites Your device offers you the option of assigning shortcuts to favorite or often-used functions. You can use the function to quickly launch your personally designated shortcuts.

  • Page 62: Security

    Using Your Device’s Lock Feature Section 2C Security Locking Your Device When your device is locked, your screen turns off and Using Your Device’s Lock Feature (page 50) neither the LCD or external keys will accept input. Regaining access requires entering a lock code. Deleting Device Content (page 51) Resetting Your Device’s Settings (page 52) Press...

  • Page 63: Deleting Device Content

    Unlocking Your Device Enter your new lock code and touch Done Re-enter your new lock code and touch Done Press to turn the device on. Deleting Device Content Use the Security menu to quickly erase selected content you have created or stored in your device. Press and touch Main...

  • Page 64: Resetting Your Device's Settings

    Resetting Your Device’s Settings Read the disclaimer, write down the lock code, and touch Proceed Enter the lock code provided on the disclaimer by Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults, using the onscreen dial pad. including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, Touch to restore all factory settings.
  • Page 65 Configuring Restrictions New Parental Controls provide restrictions to various device services such as Voice, Messaging, Data, and To disable data services: Camera. These restrictions are governed by an independent Parental Code that is separate from the Press and touch Main >...
  • Page 66 Changing the Parental Control Code Press and touch Main > Settings > Parental Controls > Change Parental Control Code Enter your current four-digit code into the onscreen dial pad. Enter a new four-digit code and touch Done Re-enter the code and touch Done Section 2C.

  • Page 67: Roaming

    – Digital Roam – Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off Your new Samsung Instinct™ the Sprint National Network. Remember, when you are using your device off the...

  • Page 68: Setting Your Device's Roam Mode

    Roaming on Other Digital Networks Press and touch Dialer Enter + area code + your phone number and When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call touch where the phone number now quality and security will be similar to the quality you TALK Talk appears.

  • Page 69: Using Call Guard

    Touch the Roaming Mode field and touch one of the following options: Note Call Guard is turned off by default on your device. to seek service on the Sprint National Automatic Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.

  • Page 70: Using Data Roam Guard

    Using Data Roam Guard turns your device’s Data Roam Guard Never Ask feature off. You will not be notified of your roaming status when accessing data services. Depending on service availability and roaming To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: agreements, your device may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems.

  • Page 71: History

    Section 2E Viewing History History History is a list of up to 240 (80 incoming, 80 outgoing, and 80 missed) phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. History Viewing History (page 59) makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the History Options (page 61) beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed...
  • Page 72 Touch the entry’s phone number to dial it. – or – Touch the History entry’s to display the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). Missed Call Note History records only calls that occur while the device...

  • Page 73: History Options

    History Options If the entry has been previously entered into your Contacts list, touching reveals the Contacts entry page and the following options: Press and touch History (if the number is already in your Caller’s name Contacts). Touch to display an entry’s options. ) to either edit the existing number Edit Entry An unknown entry only displays a contact number.

  • Page 74: Making A Call From History

    Saving a Phone Number From History Edit Entry Button Your device can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone Send New Text Message Buttons numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters.

  • Page 75: Erasing History Entries

    Note The phone number is pre-populated into the Note You cannot save phone numbers already in your Number field. Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted . Enter information into any of the other desired fields by using the onscreen keyboard. Erasing History Entries Touch to save the new entry.
  • Page 76 To delete selected history entries: Press and touch History Touch ( to open the Delete menu. Touch Delete Some Touch those entries you wish to delete. Selected history entries are then highlighted in blue. Touch and drag to the right. Delete Selected Section 2E.

  • Page 77: Contacts

    Section 2F Adding a New Contacts Entry Contacts Your device 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 Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 65) characters.
  • Page 78 GPS Note You can transfer all of your contacts from your old Navigation feature. See “GPS Navigation” on phone to your Samsung Instinct™. See “Transferring page 200. Your Contacts” on page 103. Section 2F. Contacts...

  • Page 79: Finding Contacts Entries

    To save a number from standby mode: Touch Done to save the new entry. To save a number from the History screen: Press and touch Dialer Enter a number and touch Press and touch Save History Touch either New Contact Existing Contact Touch adjacent to an entry.

  • Page 80: Contacts Entry Options

    Contacts Entry Options Press and then slide the to the Power Search tab letter range corresponding to the first letter of the entry’s first name. (The list is alphabetized by the To access the Contacts entry's options page: first letter.) Press and touch Contacts...
  • Page 81 Editing a Contacts Entry Reviewing a Contacts’ Calling History From the options page, touch to edit the From the options page, touch the contact’s history Contact entry’s information. button to view a list of those calls and text messages made and received from this entry. Touch a field and make changes to the information This history list is specific to this entry and on this page.

  • Page 82: Deleting Contacts Entries

    Touch to begin the upload process. Follow Send the onscreen instructions. See “Bluetooth” on Note Individual entries can also be deleted by touching page 125. and holding it until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off This history list is specific to this entry and the screen to release it into the Trash Bin.

  • Page 83: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry

    Adding a Phone Number to a Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Contacts Entry Number Press and touch Press and touch Contacts Contacts Touch an entry to display the entry’s options page. Touch an entry to display the entry’s options page. (See “Contacts Entry Options”...

  • Page 84: Assigning Speed Dial Entries

    Assigning Speed Dial Entries Touch the name of a Contacts entry you wish to add. If the entry has more than one number, the Assign Your device can store up to 99 phone numbers within page then displays a list of available a Speed Dial the Speed Dial list.
  • Page 85 Although the same name will appear in the Arranging Speed Dial Numbers Speed Dial list, the icon adjacent to the entry’s Press . The name indicates which phone number was Speed Dial assigned. screen appears by Finding Speed Dial Numbers default.

  • Page 86: Editing A Speed Dial Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry To delete an entry from the Speed Dial list: Press . The ) screen appears Speed Dial by default. Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Touch Types”...

  • Page 87: Dialing Sprint Services

    Dialing Sprint Services To dial a service from unlock screen using your dial pad: Press and touch Dialer Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact Enter the appropriate service number: numbers for various Sprint services. Customer Service – and touch Talk To dial a service from your Contacts: –...

  • Page 88: Sprint Mobile Sync

    Sprint Mobile Sync Activating Sprint Mobile Sync To activate Sprint Mobile Sync: All of your contacts can be added and edited online using Press and touch Main > Settings > Mobile the Sprint Mobile Sync service. With Sprint Mobile Sync Sync you can: Touch and drag the slider to the...

  • Page 89: Calendar And Tools

    Section 2G Using Your Device’s Calendar Calendar and Tools Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps you organize your time and Using Your Device’s Calendar (page 77) reminds you of important events. Using Your Device’s Alarm Clock (page 81) Press and touch Main...
  • Page 90 Select a start and end time for the event by touching the corresponding field. Start Touching and holding down on the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers Assign an hour and minute by either: scroll through each reel. Scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) by Drag the slider to either sliding your finger up and down on the screen.
  • Page 91 Event Alert Menu Select a ringer type for the alarm by touching Set Ringer When your device is turned on and you have an event Touch to play a sound sample for a selected alarm scheduled, your device alerts you and displays ringer.
  • Page 92 Viewing Events Touch and from the Delete page, select an option: Press and touch Main > Calendar to erase all events for the selected day. Delete All See “Erasing Selected Events” on page 80. Select the day for which you would like to view events by touching it.

  • Page 93: Using Your Device's Alarm Clock

    Erasing All Events Select a time for the alarm by touching the time field. Press and touch Main > Calendar Assign an hour and minute by either scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) or by Touch the day containing the events you would like touching the up or down arrows above/below to erase.

  • Page 94: Using The Timer

    Select a snooze status for the alarm by touching To delete a specific alarm event: the Snooze field and then choosing from one of Press and touch Main > Clock > Alarm the following: Touch (upper-right) to access the Delete page. , or 5 Minutes 10 Minutes...

  • Page 95: Using The Stopwatch

    Using the World Clock Touch Start to save the countdown. Using the Stopwatch To view the time in over 50 different locations: Press and touch Your device comes with a built-in stopwatch. Main > Clock > World Press and touch Main >...

  • Page 96: Using Your Device's Notepad

    Repeat the process to add additional cities. To Assign Daylight Saving Time: To organize existing World Clock entries: Press and touch Main > Clock > World Clock Press and touch Main > Clock > World indicates Daylight Saving Time is On. Clock indicates Daylight Saving Time is Off.

  • Page 97: Using The Calculator

    To read a saved note: Press equals ( ) for the total. Press to return to the previous screen. Press and touch Main > Notes. Touch a note from the list. Changing the Calculator Application To delete saved notes: Press and touch Main >...

  • Page 98: Using The Tip Calculator

    If you’re splitting the check, touch the Each pay field and enter the number of people in your party. Important Once a calculation option is selected, it will remain active until you first change the default Touch Reset to delete all values. option (see “Changing the Calculator Application”...
  • Page 99 Select Distance Temperature Speed Volume Weight Area Note This application becomes the default until another calculator option is chosen. See “Changing the Change Default Unit Category Calculator Application” on page 85. Initial Unit Target Unit Touch the grey initial unit field and select a specific unit of measurement from the Unit page.

  • Page 100: Speech To Action

    Using Speech to Action Section 2H Speech to Action You can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without Using Speech to Action (page 88) using the dial pad.) The application does not require voice training.
  • Page 101 Making a Call Calling Contacts Entries Press on the side of your device. You will hear Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. a prompt. Follow the voice prompts and recite the entry’s Say “ ”...

  • Page 102: Sending A Message

    Sending a Message Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) Press on the side of your device. You will hear Use a single voice command to launch messaging on a prompt. your device and specify a recipient for the message. Say “ ”...
  • Page 103 Respond by saying one of the following: If the device did not properly recognize the command, it prompts you with “ Did you say, send ” picture to...? Repeat Respond by saying one of the following: Cancel Note When you start a text message through voice Repeat activation, the message opens in Voice Mode Cancel...

  • Page 104: Launching An Application

    Launching an Application Speech to Action Settings Open an application or access a menu by saying “ To configure the voice settings: ” followed by the name of the application or menu. Press on the side of your device. You will hear To see a list of possible choices: a prompt.
  • Page 105 Touch one of the available options: After you have completed the Adaptation mode, your device will be customized to your voice. Other people to always provide you with options if Automatic will not be able to use your device unless they reset it there was an issue registering the command, to factory defaults.
  • Page 106 To retrain the device to use your voice: Note It is recommended that you perform the complete Press Adapt Voice session at least once to achieve the From the “Say a Command” page, touch maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial Settings >...
  • Page 107 Using Choice Lists Touch one of the following onscreen options: displays both a selectable list of Expert Mode If your device is not confident it has recognized a name matching entries and if the first entry is not or number correctly, it might display a choice list and correct, the device will continue to read out each prompt you with “...

  • Page 108: Microsd Card

    This highly secure memory card present within the device. digital card enables you to exchange images, music, Although the Samsung Instinct™ comes with and data between SD-compatible devices. a pre-installed 2GB card, it can support microSD cards of up to 8GB.
  • Page 109 Inserting the microSD Card Note Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards Locate the memory slot on the right side of the ( < 8GB ). Using non-recommended microSD cards device and flip up the microSD plastic cover. could cause data loss and damage your device. microSD slot plastic cover Removing the microSD Card...

  • Page 110: Microsd Overview

    is a software application that Sprint Media Manager allows you to conveniently manage your Note The microSD card and its adapter can be easily multimedia files (music, pictures and videos), damaged by improper operation. Please be careful create playlists, and quickly access the Sprint when inserting, removing, or handling them.

  • Page 111: Memory Status

    The Samsung Instinct™ allows you to review the memory allocation of both your internal device’s Connecting Your Device to Your storage and that of the microSD card.
  • Page 112 Plug the other end of the included USB cable into Transferring data directly to the microSD your Accessories/Power Cable Jack located on the The microSD card can be accessed and used just as side of the device. (Wait for the connection to be easily as any other communicating storage device.
  • Page 113 Creating Folders in the microSD Card Note The formatting procedure erases all the data on the From your Desktop, double-click My Computer > microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be <Device Letter> retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the Right-click and select New>...
  • Page 114 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. DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or return to the unlock screen, while using a mass storage device.

  • Page 115: Transferring Content To Your Device

    Mobile Sync is available on all EVDO Rev. A phone to your Samsung Instinct™. devices, which is the newer, faster EVDO technology, and Wireless Backup is only available on EVDO Rev.
  • Page 116 —Use the Bluetooth capabilities of your old To pair the two devices and send contacts to your Instinct: Bluetooth phone to transfer all of your contacts to the device. On your Instinct, press and touch Main > Settings > Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. Transfer Contacts with Bluetooth Touch in the upper-left corner to search for...

  • Page 117: Transferring Music, Pictures, And Videos

    Transferring Music, Pictures, and To turn Bluetooth off: Press and touch Videos Main > Settings > Bluetooth Touch and drag the slider to the position to There are two ways you can transfer music and videos disable Bluetooth and hide all options. you have previously purchased to your device.
  • Page 118 To activate your device with Sprint Media Manager: Correct Incorrect Click on the desktop icon on Sprint Media Manager Enter your email address and phone name your computer. (Samsung Instinct™). Turn your device on by pressing Section 2J. Transferring Content to Your Device...

  • Page 119: Transferring Previously-Purchased Content

    From the Media Manager application, click Activate From the Contact Details page, select Download redownload your content. To manage and transfer your playlist: When the screen is displayed, Download Complete From the dialogue, select Add Media Media to import the item has been successfully downloaded to your device.) From the left pane, create a media playlist for each media type (music, photos, videos).

  • Page 120: Camera

    Section 2K Important You must have a microSD memory card installed to use the Camera. Your device Camera comes with a pre-installed 2GB card; it can support microSD cards of up to 8GB. Taking Pictures (page 108) Taking Pictures Recording Videos (page 112) Storing Pictures and Videos (page 114) Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as Sprint Picture Mail (page 115)
  • Page 121 Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen. Display Image Activate Camcorder Pictures Fuzzy Image View My Photo Remaining Warning Folder Note Image and video files can only be saved in the DCIM folder of the microSD card. Data can not be saved onto the device’s memory.
  • Page 122 Using the My Photos Folder Touch one of the available options: ) to delete the active file. Delete Once the photo has been taken, touch ) to send the picture via Send via Bluetooth open the media screen in its default Thumbnail Bluetooth.
  • Page 123 Viewing Images in a Filmstrip view Press and touch > My Photos > Camera Rather than seeing your images and videos displayed Touch to switch to the Filmstrip view and use onscreen in a Thumbnail list view, the Filmstrip view either your fingertip or stylus to scroll horizontally provides you with the ability to scroll through larger across the screen and navigate through the...

  • Page 124: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos Assigning an Image to the Background Display Press and touch > My Photos > Camera In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your Scroll through your available images and touch an device’s built-in video camera.
  • Page 125 Touch to return to the My Photos folder and view available multimedia file options: Note Any video segments [over 2 min. or 6 MB] cannot be uploaded or sent wirelessly. ) to delete either selected files or all Delete files from the My Photos folder. Play Slideshow ) to display a slideshow sequence of the current image/videos found in...

  • Page 126: Storing Pictures And Videos

    Storing Pictures and Videos Designate the storage option by touching one of the available onscreen icons: ) lets you record video of up to 2 Short Clip Your device’s picture and video storage area is called minutes (6MB) per segment that can then be My Photo.

  • Page 127: Sprint Picture Mail

    Uploading Files Sprint Picture Mail Press and touch > My Photos > Sprint Picture Mail lets you instantly send pictures and . (You will be prompted to register your Camera videos from your device to wireless phone numbers Sprint Picture Mail account.) and email addresses.
  • Page 128 The system will create your account and you will see to use the onscreen Enter Email Address ● an onscreen confirmation. keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address. Touch to continue. Done Sending Sprint Picture Mail From Messaging Note The Recipient entry must be either a mobile number or email address to continue using this feature.
  • Page 129 From the New Picture Mail screen, select additional Touch to attach your files to a new message. options. Note The first time you send Sprint Picture Mail, you will be Touch and enter a subject for the message, Subj: prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account. then touch to continue.

  • Page 130: Managing Sprint Picture Mail

    Managing Sprint Picture Mail Touch to confirm the selected address is either a mobile number or email address. Using the Sprint Picture Mail Web Site Note Any video segments [over 2 min. or 6 MB] cannot be uploaded or sent wirelessly. Once you have uploaded pictures or videos to your online Picture Mail account at Add more recipients by touching...
  • Page 131 Adding the Online Album to your Menu Uploading Photos Press and touch Press and touch > Tap to Add. > Online Albums > . (Depending on your settings you Upload Photos Touch Online Albums and touch Done and follow the may be prompted to accept a data connection.) onscreen instructions to add Online Albums to your Fun menu.
  • Page 132 Downloading Your Online Pictures Sending Online Sprint Picture Mail From your online Sprint Picture Mail albums display at To send pictures using the online Address Book: www.sprint.com/picturemail , you can select pictures to From the online Sprint Picture Mail display at download to your device’s In Phone folder or microSD www.sprint.com/picturemail card.

  • Page 133: Myspace

    MySpace To create a new online album: From the online Sprint Picture Mail display at www.sprint.com/picturemail MySpace is a popular social networking web site that offers users an interactive portal within which they can Navigate to the Other Options section of the page submit personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music and click Create New Album...
  • Page 134 Touch the grey fields and then Userid password enter your information using the onscreen Note Any video segments [over 2 min. or 6 MB] cannot be keyboard. uploaded or sent wirelessly. Touch to store each set of information. Done Touch to begin the upload process.

  • Page 135: Photobucket

    Photobucket Touch the grey Userid password fields and then enter your information using the onscreen keyboard. Photobucket™ is a web site that provides free video Touch to store each set of information. Done and photograph sharing, image hosting and linking of Touch to store your login information into the Done...
  • Page 136 Note Any video segments [over 2 min. or 6 MB] cannot be uploaded or sent wirelessly. Touch to begin the upload process. Touch to confirm the upload process. Accessing your Photobucket Page Press and touch > Photobucket > Go To Site Touch the field twice to open an onscreen Email...

  • Page 137: Bluetooth

    Section 2L Turning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 125) To turn Bluetooth on: Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 126) Press and touch...

  • Page 138: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Bluetooth Status Indicators Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices The following icons show your Bluetooth connection Displaying your device’s Bluetooth information status at a glance: Pairing with new Bluetooth devices – Bluetooth is active (default status) To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: –...

  • Page 139: Bluetooth Profiles

    Assigning a Bluetooth Name to Your Touch the properties button ( ) for a currently listed entry. Scroll down the list to view all available Device field descriptions. By default, your device is given the Bluetooth name Touch to return to the previous listing. Done “SPH-M800.”...

  • Page 140: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    – This profile functions as a – This profile HFP: Hands-Free Profile AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile wireless car kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free enables your device to remotely control compatible headset or device. You can receive calls by pressing accessories including Bluetooth stereo headsets.
  • Page 141 To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: Note To pair Bluetooth devices with your Samsung Press and touch Main > Settings > Instinct™, make sure your device is visible to other Bluetooth > Trusted Devices . (Your device will display devices.
  • Page 142 Disconnecting Your Paired Device Reconnecting Your Paired Device Disconnecting a device does not delete it from the list Press and touch Main > Settings > but rather temporarily deactivates the connection which Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. can later be reactivated. Touch an entry’s name ( ) from the list to Press...

  • Page 143: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    To delete all paired devices: From the list of Found Devices, touch the name field and touch to send the name card to this Send Press and touch Main > Settings > recipient. (The recipient’s phone displays an Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. onscreen message asking whether the person would like to receive and save your Contact entry Touch...
  • Page 144 Select a picture to send by touching it. (You can select multiple pictures which are then highlighted in blue.) To “deselect” a file, touch it again until it is no longer highlighted. Touch to attach your files to a new message. From the list of Found Devices, touch the name field and touch to send the image/video to...

  • Page 145: Section 3: Sprint Service

    Section 3 Sprint Service...

  • Page 146: Sprint Service Features: The Basics

    Using Visual Voicemail Section 3A Sprint Service Features: Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the The Basics message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. Visual Voicemail allows you to quickly and easily Using Visual Voicemail (page 134) decide which voicemails you choose to listen to.
  • Page 147 Setting Up Your Voicemail Touch the Welcome to message on Voicemail All unanswered calls to your device are automatically the screen to play a brief transferred to your voicemail, even if your device is in explanation of the new use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Visual Voicemail Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as services.
  • Page 148 to delete the current voicemail message. Configuring Your Voicemail Settings Delete Touch to confirm the deletion process. Delete All unanswered calls to your device are automatically ) to place a call to the sender’s TALK Talk 555-555-1234 transferred to your voicemail, even if your device is in phone number.
  • Page 149 Automatically Enabling the Speakerphone Touch and follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Every time you access a selected message from your Editing the From Name via the Device Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the device to automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that Menu you can clearly hear the message.
  • Page 150 Voicemail Notification Voicemail Messages There are several ways your device alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By displaying at the top of your screen. When you have a missed call or receive a new message (such as Voicemail, Text or Picture), your device alerts you and displays a While you were out...
  • Page 151 To display your Missed Log: Press and touch History The Samsung Instinct™ utilizes a new “Visual Voicemail” function which automatically retrieves a list Touch the entry’s phone number to dial it. of your current voicemail messages and then presents them as a detailed list.
  • Page 152 Using the Menu on Your Device to Access Your Voicemail Options Messages Your device offers several options for organizing and Press and touch Main > Voicemail accessing your voicemail. Touch an entry from the list of available voicemails Press and touch Main >...
  • Page 153 Creating a New Voicemail Message Enter Email Address : use the onscreen keyboard ● to enter a recipient's email address and touch Record and send a voice message to other Sprint to continue. Done Voicemail users. Once the recipient has Press and touch Main...
  • Page 154 Once you are satisfied with your new message, Forwarding a Visual Voicemail Message you can assign both a privacy level and urgency Forward a voice message, except those marked status. “Private,” to other Sprint Voicemail users. Touch and drag the slider to the Privacy Press...
  • Page 155 Add more recipients by touching repeating step 3. Touch to review the message. Apply customizations to your forwarded message by sliding the sliders to either Privacy Urgency position. Clearing the Message Notification Icon Your device may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your text messages or voicemail.

  • Page 156: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Using SMS Text Messaging to use the onscreen dial Enter Phone Number ● pad to enter a wireless phone number. Touch to save the entry. Done With SMS Text Messaging, you can send and receive to use the onscreen Enter Email Address ●...
  • Page 157 Touch Dismiss to ignore the notification and return Touch Delete All > Delete to the message at a later time. To delete selected messages: – or – Press and touch Main > Messaging Touch to read the new message. View Touch ( to open the Delete menu.

  • Page 158: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to answering the device by displaying the number of the incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your device’s incoming call.

  • Page 159: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call Dial pad displays an onscreen dial pad that you can use to dial your next number manually. Touch an entry (or use the With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at 2nd Caller dial pad to enter the the same time.

  • Page 160: Using Call Forwarding

    Using Call Forwarding Once disconnected, a redial screen appears to provide you with the opportunity to redial any of the individual callers from the recent three-way call. Call Forwarding lets you forward all of your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your device is turned off.
  • Page 161 To deactivate Call Forwarding: Press and touch Dialer Enter Touch . (The phone number appears in Talk 555-555-1234 button.) (You will see a message and TALK Talk hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Note You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.

  • Page 162: Web And Data: Sprint Power Vision

    Sprint Power Vision Applications Section 3B Web and Data: Sprint Power Here is a brief list of the applications available through your device. For more information, please visit us Vision online at www.sprint.com – Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp Sprint Picture Mail digital pictures, and take and send short video clips Sprint Power Vision Applications (page 150)

  • Page 163: Getting Started With Sprint Power Vision

    Your User Name – Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites from your device via the built-in full Web When you buy your device and sign up for service, browser. you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is – Set and then receive Internet Content Services typically based on your name and a number, followed customized, up-to-date information on sports, weather,...
  • Page 164 On your device. You can find your user name under The Sprint Power Vision Home Page the Phone Information option in your device’s > > > > Settings menu ( Main Settings General Phone Information Magnification Navigation Toolbar Web Toolbar Launching a Sprint Power Vision Connection Press...
  • Page 165 Data Restrictions Data Connection Status and Indicators Parental Controls determine what features you have Your device displays the current status of your data access to on your device. (See “Using Parental connection through indicators at the top of the screen. Controls”...
  • Page 166 Your device is on and is connected to the Sprint Using the Full Screen View 1xRTT data network. When the arrows are animated, By default, both the Address Bar and Navigation data is being transferred (for example, when you are toolbar will be visible onscreen.
  • Page 167 Selecting Onscreen Items 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. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.

  • Page 168: Accessing Email Messaging

    Using Email Note is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Your device’s Email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one Going Home convenient location. To return to the home page from any other page: Getting Started With Email Touch Press...
  • Page 169 – or – Note The information required to sign in will vary Select to choose from additional options. More depending on the email provider you are accessing. There are many available email options listed such as setting up a Sprint PCS Mail account, or you Touch once you’ve entered your sign-in Done...
  • Page 170 Press to return to the Email Home Page. Touch the grey field and then use the server address onscreen keyboard to enter the secure Web – or – address (https://) that is used to access your If your Outlook account is the first email account on Microsoft Exchange Server.
  • Page 171 Create the rest of your email and click Send. Note You may get some warning screens that advise you To send an appointment reminder to your device: of differences between the various sets of information. Open the application. Outlook Navigate to the Calendar and create a new Touch to confirm your acceptance the site appointment.
  • Page 172 Email Home Page Overview lists your currently available email Email Accounts accounts. This page provides you with easy access to all of your allows you to quickly locate addressee Find Contacts current email accounts, the ability to access both local information from various sources: and remote email contact information, configure your to select a recipient from a list of recent...
  • Page 173 Configuring the Sprint Mobile Email Audio allows you to select and then attach an audio file from either the Music folder or from your Settings playlist files on your microSD card. allows you to choose additional Other attachments Using Email on your device is even easier than using files from this category.
  • Page 174 Customizing the Sprint Mobile Email settings Touch to remove hidden Remove Temporary Files temporary copies of both your emails and their Touch , scroll through the available entries Time Zone attachments. (These files can accumulate and on the list and touch the desired time zone setting. reduce the amount of available memory you might have for future emails).
  • Page 175 Accessing Email Touch adjacent to the desired email account. Touch to alter one or more of the following Settings Using Email on your device is even easier than using settings: multiple email accounts on your computer. Launch the Account Name allows you to activate the onscreen application for instant access to all your accounts.
  • Page 176 to select a Touch to respond to the current Recent Reply/Fwd Power Search Tab recipient from a list of sender’s email by creating a new email message. recent email contacts. Choose one of the following options: to use the Contacts to respond only to the originator.
  • Page 177 Add more recipients, touch , touch Tap to Add a To delete an unopened email message from the list: , and repeat steps 3 and 4. Contact Press and touch to launch Main > Email Touch the grey field and use the onscreen Subject the application.

  • Page 178: Using Sprint Desktop Sync

    Marking Your Email List Touch Refresh This allows you to mark any previously read emails as Using Sprint Desktop Sync unread (and vice versa). Press and touch to launch Main > Email This application (available on the Software Installation the application. CD) allows you to synchronize your Outlook, Outlook Express, or Lotus Notes contacts with your Instinct.
  • Page 179 Storage: Hard-disk drive with 200 MB of free Click the Begin button to then follow the onscreen space (Actual requirements will vary depending instructions to install and launch the application, on features selected and system configuration.) including accepting the license agreement and rebooting your computer, if necessary.

  • Page 180: Downloading Content

    Select Outlook from within the PIM (Email Contact Select a synchronization schedule and click Next Manager) drop-down list. Click to complete the setup process. Finish Options include: , or Lotus Notes Microsoft Outlook Synchronizing Using Sprint Desktop Sync Outlook Express Click Configure and choose a transfer method for...
  • Page 181 Accessing the Download Menus Note When using a Search field, touch the field twice to Press and touch > Shopping launch the onscreen keyboard that you will use to enter text into this field type. Select the type of file you wish to download. Touch an onscreen entry and follow the onscreen Downloading an Item instructions.
  • Page 182 Using My Content Manager Note If you have not previously purchased an item, you will Whether you purchase your Premium Services content be prompted to create your purchasing profile. from your device or from your online account management page at , all of your www.sprint.com Select an option to continue:...

  • Page 183: Exploring The Web

    To download previously purchased content from My Touch to return to the main Web page or press to quit the browser and return to Main Content Manager: Functions menu. From the display, touch the link My Content Manager corresponding to the previously purchased item You can also access My Content Manager through you wish to re-download.
  • Page 184 categories, including Using the Web Toolbar News, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, , as well as useful Money, Travel, Shopping, Tools The browser menu may be opened anytime you have management options including My Account Search an active Sprint Power Vision session, from any page Many sites are available under more than one menu –...
  • Page 185 Options available from the browser menu include: Address Bar lets you use an onscreen keyboard to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL lets you maximize the visible area Full Screen icon (Web site address). onscreen by hiding both the Address bar and Web Using takes you forward in your history to a toolbar (right).
  • Page 186 Going to a Specific Web Site Note Bookmarking a page does not store the page To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site contents, just its address. address): Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a Press and touch >...

  • Page 187: Live Search

    Organizing Your Bookmarks Reloading a Web Page Press and touch > Web. Press and touch > Web. Touch to open the Favorites page that lists all Touch . (The browser will reload the current of your bookmarks. Web page.) Touch to access the properties page.

  • Page 188: Information Services On The Web

    Press and hold (located on the right of the Instinct uses both a ZIP code (that you provide to device), say the name of a business and release customize the content you receive) and your current . For example, press and hold , say GPS location so that you can get the information you "pizza,"...
  • Page 189 Initializing Your Information Service Touch a story to display the contents onscreen. Touch to view the entire story. Full Story Press and touch To access Movies information: Touch one of the available Web categories (Weather, News, Sports, Movies, etc.) Press and touch >...
  • Page 190 to view a list of current movie Adding New Theaters to the Movies Page Showing Near Me titles currently showing within your zip code. Showing At My Theaters option provides you with Touching a movie entry displays which local ● quick and ready access to the movies currently playing movie theater is showing the selected movie only at the specific movie theaters you choose.
  • Page 191 Enter Zip Code to use the onscreen dial pad to Touch next to the theater entry. From the define your search based on a desired five digit page, touch the desired showtime and ShowTimes zip code. begin your online purchase. From the Movies page, touch Showing At My Note...

  • Page 192: Sprint Power Vision Faqs

    Sprint Power Vision FAQs Adding Additional Categories You can also add additional Web information How will I know when my device is ready for Sprint Power Vision categories such as Marine Forecast and Entertainment service? News. Your user name (for example, bsmith01@sprintpcs.com Press and touch...
  • Page 193 When is my data connection active? Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the indicator animates on your device’s display screen. When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant.

  • Page 194: Software Store And Entertainment

    The Sprint Software Store provides quick and easy Games (page 198) access to a variety of applications, games, ringers, and With your Samsung Instinct™, you have access to a dynamic screen savers directly from within your device. variety of Premium Services content, such as downloadable...

  • Page 195: Sprint Tv/Video

    Ringers : to purchase and download ring tones. Some of the available categories may include: : to purchase and download images Recently Played All Channels Screen Savers that can be used as screen savers. Live On Demand Applications : to purchase, upload and then install a More...
  • Page 196 Supported Picture Formats: displays a list of video files contained Sideloaded within the inserted microSD card. JPEG displays a list of video files stored Camcorder within the device’s My Photos folder. These would be videos that were shot using the Instinct. Playlists displays any currently available music playlist.
  • Page 197 Live displays a mobile guide listing of currently available real-time streaming channels. While you are playing a clip, you can press stop the current video and return to the main menu displays a list of currently available On Demand where you can select a different channel. Scroll channels (pre-recorded).
  • Page 198 Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my What does it mean when the video pauses and I see the device? word “loading” at the bottom of the screen? As long as you are on the Sprint National Network, This happens when the device is loading the data you will have access to the audio and video clips.

  • Page 199: The Sprint Music Store

    Accessing the Sprint Music Store Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? Yes. While you are playing a clip, you can press You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your to return to the previous screen and then scroll device’s main menu, anywhere on the Sprint National up and down to then choose a different channel.
  • Page 200 Purchasing and Downloading Music to purchase the song and store it on Buy for XX your device’s microSD card. Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to When you buy a song, the file will download to ●...
  • Page 201 Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store From the My Music page, select an option: to review a list of your recently added Playlists The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to songs and create a custom playlist of songs you great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and like to hear together.
  • Page 202 to access the Music Menu settings: Creating a Playlist Options scans the internal microSD card Scan For Music ● Press and touch > Music. for any music files and then updates any Touch to open the menu. My Music listings. My Music goes out to your account on the Web Sync...
  • Page 203 Touch Done to assign the selected song to the More from Artist displays additional songs, from the playlist. (The new playlist then displays how many current artist, that are available for download. songs have been assigned to it.) allows you to delete the currently selected Delete song.
  • Page 204 Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a new unique Connect your device using a USB cable or the name for this playlist. (See “Entering Text” on built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled devices. page 35.) Use your computer to navigate to the microSD Touch to save the new playlist name.
  • Page 205 When you are done with your call, touch and slide to the right to end the call. End Call Note Multitasking is enabled only while using the Sprint The previously paused application then resumes. Music Store ( Menu > Music ). Also, in some situations, the camera or camcorder may To multitask on your device: have limited functionality or become unavailable.

  • Page 206: Sprint Media Manager

    Sprint Media Manager Memory: 512 MB RAM I/O Port: USB port (1.0 or higher) Optical drive: CD-ROM drive The Sprint media manager™ application is a program you can download to your computer to help you Video card: VGA graphics card or compatible organize, manage, and play all of your music.
  • Page 207 Installing Sprint Media Manager Launching Sprint Media Manager On your computer, go to www.sprint.com/downloads From your computer, select Start > Programs > Sprint and download the application. Sprint Media Manager Instinct Applications > Sprint media manager – or – – or – Insert the Software Installation CD into your Navigate to your Desktop and double click on the computer’s disc drive.
  • Page 208 Select a search parameter: looks for any new files that have Quick Search ● not already been added to the manager. scans all hard drives and storage Full Search ● devices connected to your computer. This search for all media files is recommended during the initial setup of the Sprint media manager application.
  • Page 209 Use the Slider to move back and forth within the media file. Currently Playing Rewind Use the button to randomize the playback Shuffle of media files in your currently active playlist. Play Use the Repeat Playlist button to repeat playback of Forward the entire list of media in your playlist.

  • Page 210: Streaming Music

    Streaming Music Games In addition to the Sprint Music Store, Sprint Power In addition to the Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV, Vision offers a variety of musical options available Sprint Power Vision offers the ability to download through the Radio menu, this includes SIRIUS Music, mobile games right to your device.
  • Page 211 Launching a Current Game Press and touch > Games > [selection] Note You can transfer content such as ringers and games you have previously purchased from Sprint from your old phone to your Instinct. See “Transferring Previously-Purchased Content” on page 107. Section 3C.

  • Page 212: Gps Navigation

    . Read Launching the Product Tour (page 208) the disclaimer and touch The Samsung Instinct™ allows you to utilize the built-in GPS Registering for Service hardware to easily access both directional information and location-ready features such as nearby companies and Before you can fully take advantage of the navigation services.

  • Page 213: Using Sprint Navigation

    Read the warning disclaimer and touch Accept Airport : local airports based on current GPS ● acknowledge the terms of use. location. : those local addresses assigned to Contacts ● Touch to take a brief tour of the Navigation previously entered Contacts. features and functionality, or No, Skip Tour continue to the main navigation screen.

  • Page 214: Getting Driving Directions

    Getting Driving Directions Touch Submit to enter the new address and receive driving directions from the GPS network. – or – The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you Touch to place a call to the TeleNav™ Call It In to get driving directions to selected locations or operator where you will speak the desired address.
  • Page 215 Once you have entered your desired location and Instinct has begun providing you with driving directions, you can alter the information being Destination Address displayed by using one of three other driving options: , and Traffic Summary Search Magnification To review real-time traffic information along your route: Press and touch Main...
  • Page 216 Touch ) to search for a location based Entries with more than one available category (a Search Search on a category such as Food/Coffee, etc. subcategory) appear with an adjacent grey arrow. These entries can be expanded and then closed. See “Using a Local Business Category”...
  • Page 217 Touch one of the available filter options to best By default the Search Results page lists the Best display the matching results: Price at the top of the list. : displays a list of matching results Best Match Touch an entry from the list to be provided with a sorted by most relevant and by placing the new route to the selected gas station.
  • Page 218 Sharing a Recent Location with Others Business/Airport : to select a business or airport location from a provided list and then add those Recently queried locations can be saved to your My to your My Favorites list. See “Using a Local Favorites list and also shared with other cellular Business Category”...

  • Page 219: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences

    Manual to manually enter an email address by Touch one of the following options: Fastest ● using the onscreen keyboard to enter the Traffic Optimized Shortest Prefer Streets Prefer recipient’s email address. Touch to save the , or Done Highway Pedestrian Always Ask entry.

  • Page 220: Launching The Product Tour

    Help Card : allows you to configure the settings for the onscreen help message (card). Options include: , or Show 3 Times Always On ● Always Off Launching the Product Tour Press and touch Main > Navigation > Share & More > Preferences. Section 3D.

  • Page 221: Section 4: Safety And Warranty

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 222: Important Safety Information

    General Precautions Section 4A Important Safety Information There are several simple guidelines to operating your device properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion of your device where the internal antenna is located while General Precautions (page 210) using the device.

  • Page 223: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access

    Using Your Device Near Other Electronic Devices Maintaining Safe Use of and Access Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio to Your Device frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless devices may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. Do Not Rely on Your Device for Emergency Calls RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately Mobile devices operate using radio signals, which cannot shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment...

  • Page 224: Using Your Device With A Hearing

    Turning Off Your Device in Dangerous Areas Using Your Device With a Hearing To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device Aid Device off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
  • Page 225 out the device with your hearing device is the best way to Should you experience interference or find the quality of evaluate it for your personal needs. service unsatisfactory after purchasing your device, promptly return it to the store within 30 days of purchase. With the Sprint M-Ratings: Devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements 30-day Risk-Free Guarantee, you may return the device within...

  • Page 226: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery 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 Protecting Your Battery periods of time.

  • Page 227: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Body-Worn Operation Radio Frequency (RF) Energy To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. Understanding How Your Device Operates If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is Your device is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 228 All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to SAR values between different model devices do not mean operate the equipment.

  • Page 229: Owner's Record

    Nerva.book Page 217 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:59 PM Owner’s Record User Guide Proprietary Notice The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. under one or more of the following patents: Record the serial number in the space provided below.

  • Page 230: Manufacturer's Warranty

    SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 218) (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, from defects in material and workmanship under normal use If for any reason you have a problem worry-free service.
  • Page 231 Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG.
  • Page 232 AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND...
  • Page 233 ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW should not be relied upon.
  • Page 234 If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric dial pad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2008 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 235: Index

    Index Background 43 Calculator 85 Backlight 42 Calendar 77–81 Battery 17–19 Calibration 44 Capacity 17 Call Forwarding 148 Account Charging 19 Call Guard 57 Managing 9 Disposal 214 Call Waiting 146 Activation 4 Installing 18 Caller ID 146 Adaptation 93, 94 Bluetooth 125–132 Calls 26 Adaptation Mode 93...
  • Page 236 Missed Call 29 Device Creating Additional Saving a Number 32 Accounts 161 Features 15 Saving numbers with Pauses Customizing Sprint Mobile Turning Off 17 Email Settings 162 Turning On 16 Speed Dialing 35 Deleting Email 165 Device (illus.) 12 Three-Way Call 147 Deleting Email Account 165 Dialing Options 27 Camera 108–115...
  • Page 237 Entering Text 35–38 ABC Mode 37 Help 8 Live Search 175 Numbers 37 History 59–64 Location 45 Selecting Mode 35 Appending an Existing Location Settings 45 Symbols 37 Number 63 Lock Code Entries Deleting All Entries 70 Changing 51 Detaching 25 Erasing All Entries 63 Locking Your Device 50 Scrolling 24...
  • Page 238 Movies My Favorites News Accessing Information 177 Creating from a Category Accessing Information 177 Adding New Theaters 178 Notepad 84 Purchasing Tickets 179 Creating from a Recent Place Multitasking 192 One Hand Operation 23 MySpace 121–122 Music 189 Online Album Accessing 122 Adding a Song to Playlist Adding 119...
  • Page 239 Owner’s Record 217 Photobucket 123–124 Accessing 124 Recent Location Configuring 123 Parental Controls 52–54 Adding to My Favorites 206 Uploading Photos 123 Sharing 206 Changing the Code 54 Photos Resetting Your Device 52 Restrictions 53 Uploading 119, 122, 123 Passwords 6 Ring Tones Picture File Pauses 33...
  • Page 240 Speech to Action 88, 88–95 Sprint Desktop Sync 166–168 Safety Information 210–217 Adaptation 93 Installation 167 Calling Contacts Entries 89 Launching 167 Save 31 Calling Phone Numbers 90 Requirements 166 Screen Calibration 44 Choice Lists 95 Synchronizing 168 Security 50–54 Launching an Application 92 Sprint media manager Configuring Restrictions 53...
  • Page 241 Sprint Power Vision 150–181 Transferring Content 103–107 Applications 150 Text 35–38 Contacts 103 Downloading Content 168 Music, Pictures, and Videos ABC Mode 37 FAQs 180 Editing 36 Home Page 152 Previously-Purchased Entering 35 Launching 152 Content 107 Hand Writing Mode 38 Password 7 TTY Use 47 Numbers &...
  • Page 242 Voicemail Vibrate 42 Changing Greeting 137 Clear Icon 143 Video Configuring Settings 136 Storing 114 Creating a New Voicemail Video File Supported Formats 184, Editing the From Name 137 Enabling Speakerphone 137 Types 184, 194 Notification 138 Videos Options 140 Recording 112 Retrieving 139 Sending 115...

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