Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................2 Insert and Charge the Battery ..................2 Activate Your Phone ......................3 Set Up Voicemail ........................ 4 Sprint Account Information and Help ................... 5 Sprint Account Passwords ...................
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Missed Call Notification ......................20 Voicemail ...........................20 Set Up Voicemail ......................20 Voicemail Notification ....................20 New Voicemail Message Alerts...................21 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................21 Phone Call Options ......................22 In-call Options ......................22 Caller ID ........................23 Call Waiting ........................23 3-Way Calling ......................23 Call Forwarding ......................24 Set Up Speed Dialing ......................24 Call Settings ........................25 Abbreviated Dialing .....................25...
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Add an ICE Contact ....................33 Call an ICE Contact ....................33 Edit an ICE Contact ....................33 ICE Options ........................33 Dial Sprint Services......................34 Accounts and Messaging ......................36 Messaging .........................36 Compose Messages ....................36 Access Messages .......................37 Threaded Messaging ....................37 Messaging Settings ....................39 Simple Data Exchange ......................41 Email ..........................42 Apps and Entertainment ......................44 Download Games, Ringtones, and More ................44...
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Send Pictures ........................57 Tools and Calendar ........................58 Calendar ..........................58 Add an Event to the Calendar ..................58 Add a To Do List Item to the Calendar ................59 Calendar Event Alerts ....................59 View Calendar Events ....................60 Erase Calendar Events ....................60 Device Self Service ......................61 Alarm ..........................61 Bluetooth ...........................62 Turn Bluetooth On or Off.....................62...
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Select a Picture ID ......................73 Power Save Mode ......................74 Change the Clock/Calendar Display ................74 Set a Custom Greeting ....................74 Change the Phone’s Menu Style .................74 Volume Settings .........................74 Adjust the Phone’s Volume Settings ................74 Silence All ........................75 Ringtone Settings ......................75 Ringtones ........................75 Text Entry ..........................76 Phone Information ......................77...
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Roaming Guard ......................89 Navigation Key Shortcuts ....................90 Copyright Information ........................92 Index ............................93...
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys. Get Started...
Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Insert and Charge the Battery Follow the steps below to insert the battery and charge it. 1. Install the battery. Hook your fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery cover and lift the cover off gently.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place. Replace the cover, making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no gaps. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 2.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
2. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
● View and pay your bill. ● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. ● Purchase accessories. ● Shop for the latest Sprint phones. ● View available Sprint service plans and options. ● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more.
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reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. ►...
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
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Key Functions ● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. ● Main Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. ●...
● Back Key ( ) deletes characters from the display in text input mode. When in a menu, pressing it returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session. ●...
Status Bar The status bar at the top of your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. The following tables identify the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen. To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Tip: Settings >...
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Icon Status Location Off TTY Mode Alarm On Hearing Aid Multitasking Virtual Machine Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed Calls New Messages New Voicemail Messages Urgent Messages Multiple Alerts Urgent Multiple Alerts Application Alerts Calendar Camera Icons Icon Camera Beach/Snow Mode Scenery Mode Mirror Image Mode Night/Dark Mode...
Icon Camera Camera Resolution (2.0M) Camera Resolution (1.3M) Camera Resolution (0.3M) Camera Resolution (0.1M) Enter Text You can type on your phone using various input modes. Select a Text Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text.
T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text by pressing keys just once per letter. To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see Select a Text Input Mode. T9 Text Input uses an intuitive word database to analyze the letters you enter and create a suitable word.
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Keypad The most “traditional”...
3. Press to dial the entry’s default phone number. – or – To dial another number from the same entry, press to select the entry, highlight a number, and then press Call Using the Plus (+) Code When placing international calls, use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).
1. Enter all or part of a number. 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause. 3. Enter additional numbers. 4. Press to dial the number. – or – Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Save. (You can save to a new or existing Contacts entry.) Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause, press SEND TONES (left softkey) to send the next set of numbers.
Tip: Press MY PHONE# (left softkey) to display your phone number during an emergency call. Exit Emergency Mode 1. Press to end a 911 call. 2. Press to exit emergency mode. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
Answer an Incoming Call ► Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your settings, you may also answer incoming calls by pressing other keys. See Call Answer Mode.) Answer an Incoming Call in Speakerphone Mode ► Press Mute the Ringtone and Stop the Vibration ►...
Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, your screen displays the Missed Call log. Press to dial the phone number. To display a Missed Alerts entry from standby mode: 1. Press > Missed Alerts. 2. Select the entry you wish to view and press Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. Sprint recommends that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press and enter your password.
Enter your voicemail password if prompted. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages. Note: Depending on your plan, you may be charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps.
5. When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your 3-way call. 6. To end the 3-way call, press Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Settings > Speed Numbers. 3. Select the assigned contact you want to remove and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Remove. To replace a number in a speed dial location: 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2.
Note: Contacts Match will not retrieve numbers if you enter 911 or reserved three-digit service numbers such as 411 or 611. 2. Press to call the displayed number. (If there are two or more matched numbers in your Contacts, a list is displayed. Highlight the name or the phone number you want to call, and then press to place a call.) Call Answer Mode...
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= Incoming Call = Outgoing Call = Missed Call History List Options ► To make a call from the history, see Call From History. For additional options: 1. From standby mode, press 2. Select an entry and press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the options list: ...
Contacts Your phone’s Contacts help you stay in touch with family, friends, and colleagues by keeping track of all their contact information. This section explains how to use your phone’s Contacts. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics. Access Contacts There are two ways to display Contacts.
Delete Contact to delete the selected Contacts. See Delete a Contact. Contact History to display the selected Contact history. Send Contact to send the selected Contacts via Bluetooth. See Send Items via Bluetooth. Set as Secret/Set as Not Secret to set or unset an entry secret. ...
4. If you chose New Entry, select a number type, and then enter the new entry name. – or – If you chose Existing Entry, select an entry to which you want to save the number, and then select a number type and press 5.
1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2. Select an entry and press 3. Select Set Ringtones > Incoming Calls or Message. 4. Select Change. 5. Select a ringtone category, such as Default Ringtone, Downloaded, Preloaded Ringtones, or No Ringtone and then press 6.
5. Enter a group name and press > SAVE (left softkey) Edit a Group Contact Manage the group contacts you create. Add Members to a Group You can add a group member to an existing group. 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2.
4. Press DELETE (left softkey). ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts Registering ICE information might help rescue workers, such as paramedics and police officers, as well as hospital personnel identify your primary contact or special medical need you might have in case of emergency. Add an ICE Contact You can register one Call contact and up to four Text contacts.
Emergency Message To send an emergency message: 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Settings > ICE > SEND TEXT (right softkey). 3. Read the message and press OK (left softkey). Note: When Location settings is turned off, it will be automatically turned on. To enter or edit the emergency message: 1.
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► Dial the appropriate service number: Account Info. - Customer Service - Sprint 411 - Sprint Operator - Contacts...
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Messaging Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the network. With your phone, you can use two types of messaging, text messaging (SMS) and multimedia messaging (MMS).
Access Messages Read and reply to the messages you have received. To read a message: ► When you receive a message, your phone will display a notification message. Use your navigation key or select View. To reply to a message: 1.
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Message Details Highlight a message and press to display the message details and view the entire message. You can select certain information from a message and automatically save it or use it in a related application. See Simple Data Exchange. Threaded Messaging Options When you are viewing a messaging thread list, a message thread, or a message details screen, you can choose from the following options.
Settings to display the Messaging Settings menu. Combine/Uncombine to display segmented messages as one message or vice versa. More Information to display more information when receiving an Emergency Alert message. See Emergency Alerts. Messaging Settings Your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities let you send and receive different kinds of messages without placing a voice call.
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2. Select On. (If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select Off.) 3. Enter a signature and press Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages to help make sending messages easier. Customize or delete these messages, such as “Where are you?,”...
Imminent Threat - Severe to deliver emergency alerts in a severe emergency situation (a significant threat to life or property). Amber Alerts to deliver alerts related to missing or endangered children. Emergency Alerts Test Messages to send a test message to make sure that the alert messages can be successfully received.
Street Address Options ► Highlight a street address, press , and select an option: Share to select Message. The messaging application will open and the address will appear in the message body. Save to Contacts to save the address in Contacts. Phone Number Options ►...
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3. Select Yahoo! Mail, AOL & AIM Mail, or MSN Hotmail. 4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in information for the selected provider, such as user name, email address, or password, and select Sign In. (Your mailbox for the selected provider will be displayed.) 5.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features, such as downloading games, ringtones and applications are accessible through your phone. Download Games, Ringtones, and More You have access to a dynamic variety of downloadable content, such as games, ringtones, screen savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) Follow the basic steps below to access and download these items.
Download an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press . You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download details, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Info page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment.
Access My Content Manager 1. From the SprintWeb home page, select Categories > My Account > My Content Manager. (You will see a list of your purchased items.) 2. Highlight a category and press . (You will see your downloads for that category.) Download Purchased Content from My Content Manager 1.
Sprint Family Locator Sprint Family Locator uses GPS technology to locate your child’s phone and display the location on an interactive map. Note: Sprint Family Locator service requires an additional monthly fee. Visit sprint.com/familylocator for complete details. Sign Up for Sprint Family Locator 1.
Web and Data Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet. This section addresses your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Data Services The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your phone is within the Sprint data network service area. When the triangles are animated, your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page);...
To scroll through a website’s page: ► Press the navigation key up or down. Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ► Use the navigation key to highlight an item and press Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
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► Highlight and press To go forward a page: ► Highlight and press To reload a page: ► Highlight and press Open the Browser Options ► From any open Web page, press Options (right softkey). Options available within the browser menu include: ●...
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• Disable JavaScript/Enable JavaScript to disable or enable Java scripting. • Disable error log/Enable error log to set whether to save error logs (text files useful for debugging browser errors). To display the error log, select the View error log option from the submenu (available only when the error log is enabled). •...
Camera You can use the camera to take and share pictures. Your phone comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera. Take Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, aiming the lens, and pressing a button. Take a Picture It’s easy to take a picture.
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● Zoom to zoom in on a subject. See Zoom. ● Self-Timer to activate the camera’s timer. See Self-Timer. ● Fun Tools to select an option from the following: Multiple Shots to take multiple shots. See Multiple Shots. Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame to decorate your picture (displayed only when the resolution setting is 0.3M [480x640] or 0.1M [240x320]).
4. Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is down to three seconds, the tone of the beep will change.) To cancel the self-timer after it has started: ► Press CANCEL (right softkey) or Multiple Shots This feature allows you to take three, six, or nine shots in a continuous sequence. When you take multiple shots, the icon will be displayed on the upper left corner of the screen.
1. Take a picture. See steps 1-3 on Take a Picture. 2. With the picture displayed, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Assign. Select an option: Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry as well as to unsaved phone numbers, or to private and unknown phone numbers.
Photo Info to display information such as the picture’s caption, time/date, and size. Full Screen to display the selected picture in full screen view. Review Pictures in the Assigned Media Folder The Assigned Media folder automatically stores copies of pictures assigned as picture IDs or screensavers on your phone.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Add an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of up to 100 important events.
11. Press SAVE (left softkey). Tip: To change the calendar display views, press the left softkey (MONTH or WEEK) repeatedly to toggle between monthly and weekly views. Tip: On the weekly view, press the navigation key up or down to display the previous week or the next week, respectively.
Event Reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you of the upcoming event. To view, dismiss, or snooze the reminder, select an available onscreen menu or press the appropriate softkey: ►...
Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Schedule List or To Do List. 3. Highlight an event and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete. 4. Highlight an option and press This to delete the highlighted event. Select to delete multiple events. ...
6. Select a repeat status for the alarm by highlighting the repeat field and pressing 7. Select a ringtone option for the alarm by highlighting the ringtone field and pressing 8. Select a volume level for the alarm by highlighting the volume field and pressing 9.
Select Add New to add a new Bluetooth device. Select Trusted Devices to display a list of trusted Bluetooth devices. Select My Bluetooth Info to display your phone’s Bluetooth name, address, class, and supported profiles. Change the Device Name The device name identifies your phone to other devices.
Left Softkey Menus Press > Tools > Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. Highlight a device and press the available left softkey options: CONNECT... to connect to the selected Bluetooth device, if not connected (for headsets, hands-free and other devices, excluding computers, PDAs, phones, or printers).
1. Press > Tools > Update Phone. 2. Select Update Firmware to update your phone’s software version or Update PRL to update the list of geographic areas your phone can use during roaming. (Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates.) Voice Services Your phone’s voice services let you place calls using your voice, convert text into speech, and more.
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2. When you hear “Say a command,” say “Call.” 3. When you hear “Say the name or number,” say a name or a phone number. 4. When you hear “Which location?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”). You can skip steps 3 and 4 by saying a name and location after “Call” without pausing Tip: (for example, “Call John Jones mobile”).
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Check Phone Status Using ASR You can use ASR to obtain information about your phone: ● Status (all of the following except My Phone Number) ● Time ● Signal Strength ● Network ● Battery ● My Phone Number 1. Press and hold 2.
To change the ASR mode: 1. Press and hold 2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Audio Modes, and select an option. Expert Mode to sound a beep only. Prompt Mode to prompt for required information. Readout Mode to prompt for required information and to read the text displayed on the main screen.
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2. Start recording after the beep. Note: Only the other party’s voice is recorded during this process. 3. To stop recording, press or STOP (left softkey). Play Voice Memos To play one or all memos: 1. Press > Tools > Voice Services > Voice Memo > List. 2.
Send Media to send a memo by attaching it to a message (if applicable). Delete to delete either selected memos or all memos. Select from This, Multiple, or All. Calculator Your phone’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations. 1.
4. Press SPLIT or LAP (left softkey) to record the time. 5. Press STOP (right softkey) to stop timing. 6. Press RESET (left softkey) to reset the stopwatch to zero. World Clock You can view the local time in various cities around the world. To view the time in different locations: 1.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Display Settings Adjusting your phone’s display settings not only helps you see what you want, they can also help increase battery life. Change the Screensaver You can set a screensaver to display while in standby mode.
Change the Backlight Settings Select how long the display screen remains backlit after any keypress is made. You can also change the backlight settings for a Java application that is running in the foreground. To change the main screen backlight setting: 1.
4. Select an image and press to assign it. Power Save Mode This feature helps conserve your battery power by automatically adjusting the backlight setting of your phone. 1. Press > Settings > Display > Power Save Mode. 2. Select On. (Select Off to deactivate this feature.) 3.
If you select Power Up/Down, select On or Off. If you select Key Beeps, select Tone Volume or Tone Type. 3. Select a volume level and press Tip: You can adjust the ringtone volume in standby mode or during an incoming call and the volume during playback by using the volume button.
2. Select Voicemail, Calendar, or Power Up/Down. 3. Select a ringtone option by pressing the navigation key up or down, and then select a ringtone. Get New Ringtones A wide variety of new ringtones is available from the Sprint Digital Lounge, and you can access them right from your phone.
Phrase Complete to set the phone to predict possible phrases after one word with a space is entered. Word Scan to allow the predictive text input system to recognize words by searching Contacts. Word Choice List to select whether to display the word choice list. ...
Unlock Your Phone 1. From standby mode, press UNLOCK (left softkey). 2. Enter your lock code. You can access the In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts in “Lock” mode. From lock Tip: mode, press ICE (right softkey). For more information, see ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts.
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Activate the Limit Use Feature 1. Press > Settings > Limit Use > On/Off > On. 2. Enter your new code. 3. Re-enter your new code. The next time you try to access this setting, you will be required to enter your Limit Use code. Change the Limit Use Code 1.
2. Select Restriction. 3. Read the message and press CONTINUE (left softkey). 4. Select an option: Web to prevent using the browser. Camera to disable the camera function. Force Location On to prevent turning the Location function off. See Location Services.
2. Enter your lock code. 3. Select an option: Reset Settings to restore all the factory defaults, including ringtone types and display settings. Contacts, History, Calendar, and Messaging are not affected. Reset Phone to reset all settings and erase all data on your phone. 4.
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1. Press > Settings > Others > Accessibility > Voice Services > Voice Recognition. Select Confirmation and select an option. Automatic to ask for confirmation only when the system is not sure what you said. Always Confirm to always ask for confirmation. ...
View Software Version 1. Press > Settings > Others > Accessibility > Voice Services > Voice Recognition. Select About. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this.
2. Select Standard Color or High Contrast BW. Phone Setup Options There are many settings that you can customize to match your own preferences. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as games and voice memos, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
2. Select Voicemail or Messages. 3. Select Single Tone (once only) or Repeated Tone (once every minute). Persistent Alerts Set alerts, such as beep, vibration, or LED blinking for notifications. 1. Press > Settings > Others > Alerts > Persistent Alerts. 2.
► Press > Settings > Others > Data Settings > Net Guard. On to activate the Net Guard. Off to deactivate the Net Guard. Note: When enabled, Net Guard appears only once as long as you have not turned the phone off and on.
1. Press > Settings > Others > Location > NMEA Output. 2. Select USB to enable GPS-NMEA location data output via USB cable. Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call.
Roaming Settings Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Choose from different settings on your phone to control your roaming experience. To set the roaming mode: 1.
2. Select the check box for each service you want to enable Roaming Guards for: Voice to display a prompt that will require you to respond anytime you attempt to access voice service while roaming in the selected region (domestic or international). ...
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2. Select the navigation key you wish to reassign and press 3. Using the navigation key or your keypad, select a function. 4. Press ASSIGN (left softkey) to save. (For options with submenu levels, such as Settings, you can assign submenu options by navigating to the desired option before pressing ASSIGN [left softkey].) Settings...
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