Samsung Instinct SPH-M800 User Manual
Samsung Instinct SPH-M800 User Manual

Samsung Instinct SPH-M800 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide www.sprint.com © 2008 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. 6/16/08...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....... i Your Device’s Menu ..... . . ii Section 1: Getting Started.
  • Page 4 2D. Roaming ......55 Understanding Roaming ....55 Setting Your Device’s Roam Mode .
  • Page 5 Installing the USB Drivers ....99 Connecting Your Device to Your Computer..99 2J. Transferring Content to Your Device . . 103 Transferring Your Contacts .
  • Page 6 3C. Software Store and Entertainment . . . 182 Using the Sprint Software Store ... . 182 Sprint TV/Video ......183 The Sprint Music Store .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Device Section 3: Sprint Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new device and service.
  • Page 8: Your Device's Menu

    Your Device’s Menu The following table outlines your device’s menu structure. For more information about using your device’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 20. To exit an active menu and return to the previous page: Touching allows you to go back to a previous menu item.
  • Page 9 5: Calculator 1: Calculator 2: Tip Calculator 3: Unit Converter 6: Notes 7: Calendar 8: Clock 1: Alarm 2: Timer 3: Stopwatch 4: World Clock 9: Settings 1: Display 1: Background 2: Brightness 3: Backlight Dim 4: Backlight Off 2: Volume & Vibration 1: Ringer Volume 2: Always Vibrate 3: System Volume...
  • Page 10 10: Reset 1: Reset Settings 2: Delete Contents 3: Reset Phone 11: Parental Controls 1: Parental Controls 2: Change Parental Control Code 3: Restriction 12: Roaming 1: Roaming Mode 2: Call Guard 3: Data Roaming Touch to display the following options: 1: Music 1: My Music 1: Playlists...
  • Page 11 7: Games/Apps 1: Bejeweled Demo 2: Brain Challenge Demo 3: EA Sudoku Demo 4: Midnight Bowling 5: Million Dollar Poker 6: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 7: PAC-MAN Plus DEMO 8: Scene It? MovieDemo 9: Get New Games & Apps 8: Tap to Add 1: MySpace 2: Photobucket 3: Online Albums...
  • 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

    Section 1A Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 4) Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail (page 6) Sprint Account Passwords (page 6) Getting Help (page 7) Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your...
  • 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, and then show the Unlock screen. If your device is not yet activated, or if it is locked, see “Activating Your Device” on page 4 for more information. Section 1A. Setting Up Service Make your first call.
  • Page 17 If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a new device for an existing number on your account need to contact Sprint to activate your new device. There are two options: From your computer’s Web browser, go to and complete the onscreen www.sprint.com/activate instructions to activate your device.
  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail

    When calling Sprint Customer Service, you will be asked for information printed under the battery. Power the phone off and remove the battery prior to calling customer service. Unlocking Your Device Press and hold to unlock the device and reveal the device menus. Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in...
  • Page 19: 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 . (Click www.sprint.com Need to register for access? started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com...
  • Page 20 From Your Sprint Phone’s Dialer Press and touch Use the onscreen dial pad to enter one of the following phone numbers. Touch to check minute usage and account balance. Touch to make a payment. Touch to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.
  • 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 Talk For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com and touch...
  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Device

    Section 2 Your Device...
  • Page 24: Device Basics

    Section 2A Device Basics Your Device (page 12) Viewing the Display Screen (page 14) Features of Your Device (page 15) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 16) Using Your Device’s Battery and Charger (page 17) Navigating Through the Menus (page 20) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 26) Making and Answering Calls (page 26) Entering Text (page 35)
  • Page 25: Key Functions

    Key Functions lets you hear the caller and automated Earpiece prompts. represents the signal Signal Strength Indicator strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Main LCD (display) displays all of the information needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
  • Page 26: Viewing The Display Screen

    ) activates the Speech to Speech to Action Key Action function that lets you dial phone numbers by speaking a name or a phone number. lets you use the microSD™ card to microSD Slot expand the memory of your device. (See “microSD Card”...
  • Page 27: Features Of Your Device

    Bluetooth is actively transmitting or receiving data. Features of Your Device The Samsung Instinct™ is lightweight, easy to use, and reliable, and it offers many features and service options. This list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:...
  • Page 28: 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 charges may apply. Your Contacts list allows you to store up to 600 entries, with up to seven phone numbers per entry (page 65).
  • Page 29: Using Your Device's Battery And Charger

    (unless the battery is charging). Using Your Device’s Battery and Charger WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung- approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • 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. Using the Charger Plug the flat end of the charger into the device’s...
  • Page 32: Navigating Through The Menus

    Navigating Through the Menus 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 As you navigate through the menu, menu options are presented onscreen as scrollable lists that allow up or down navigation. Note The One Hand Operation of the menus is set to Right Handed by default. See “Changing the One Hand Operation Setting”...
  • Page 34: Selecting Menu Items

    For a diagram of your device’s menu, please see “Your Device’s Menu” on page ii. When scrolling through a list (see illustration on the right above) make sure NOT to tap or press individual entries on the list. This action will open the list entry. Section 2A.
  • Page 35 Displaying the Status Bar This drop-down screen provides some quick device reference information such as: Date, Signal Strength, Ringer Status, Battery Charge Status, Power Vision status, as well as new messages and emails. Touch the top line of the LCD screen. Status Bar Touch the popup screen once to close it or wait a few seconds for it to automatically hide.
  • Page 36 Press and touch Main General > One Hand Operation. Touch either Right Handed (to place the along the right of the LCD) or place the Power Search tab LCD). Scrolling Through Field Entries There are several pages where you’ll be asked to make a field selection and then enter a value by either touching the up/down selection arrows or quickly sliding through these values by using either your...
  • Page 37 Detaching Entries The Instinct allows you to detach an entry from a list and then either move its location (within that same list) or drag it into the Trash Bin for deletion. From a screen containing entries, touch and hold an entry.
  • Page 38: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press Note There might be cases where pressing this button will not exit the current menu. In these cases, try pressing another Functions menu button to “release” the current activity. For example, if you are in the dialer and pressing doesn’t send you to the previous menu, press...
  • Page 39: Dialing Options

    Touch . (The phone number appears in Talk 555-555-1234 button.) (To make a call when you are TALK Talk roaming and Call Guard is enabled, select and touch where the phone number Call TALK Talk now appears. See “Using Call Guard” on page 57.) In a single motion, touch and slide the right when you are finished.
  • Page 40: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls To answer a call while the device is active: Make sure your device is on. (If your device is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Touch Answer answer an incoming call. Other options include: Silent to mute the ringer. to send the call to Ignore your voicemail box.
  • Page 41: Missed Call Notification

    Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Sprint National Network. Please see “Roaming” on page 55 for more information about roaming.
  • Page 42 During an emergency call, slide the speaker button to to activate speakerphone mode. Slide the speaker button to to deactivate speakerphone mode. To exit Emergency mode: In a single motion, touch and slide the right to end the 911 call. To inactivate the Emergency call back mode: Touch and slide End Call...
  • Page 43: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options To select an in-call option, touch the corresponding onscreen button. The following options may be available: to toggle the onboard microphone’s Mute Unmute mute state (on/off). Touch Mute during a call to mute the microphone. Touch to unmute the microphone. Unmute to route the device’s audio through the speaker or through the earpiece.
  • Page 44: Saving A Phone Number

    to exit from the end-of-call screen and Done launch the Speed Dial screen. If no action is taken after a few seconds, the device automatically activates the Speed Dial screen. Saving a Phone Number Your device can store up to 600 phone numbers in each of seven Contacts entries.
  • Page 45 Enter information into any of the other desired fields by using the onscreen keyboard/dial pad. Touch to save the new entry. Done To save a number from the History screen: Any recently received or made calls are stored within the History page as a chronological list of entries. Press and touch History...
  • Page 46 To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Press and touch Dialer Enter one or more digits and touch 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. (See “Saving a Phone Number”...
  • Page 47: Entering Text

    Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 99 numbers in your device’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using a single touch. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Entries”...
  • Page 48 Touch one of the following options: to enter alphabetic characters (both uppercase and lowercase) using the onscreen keyboard. (See below.) to enter either numbers or symbols by 123 !&() using the onscreen keyboard. (See page 37.) When entering text, touch Caps to change letter capitalization (ABC or abc).
  • Page 49: Entering Numbers And Symbols

    Use the navigation keys to place your cursor in the desired location. If you make a mistake, press single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word. Touch to compress the text window and display the keyboard. Touch Done to complete the text entry.
  • Page 50 Using the Hand Writing Mode The Samsung Instinct™ device is capable of recognizing hand written characters etched onscreen. WARNING To properly recognize the written characters and to prevent scratching of the LCD, it is recommended that you use the stylus pen.
  • Page 51: Settings

    Section 2B Settings Sound Settings (page 39) Display Settings (page 42) Location Settings (page 45) Messaging Settings (page 45) Airplane Mode (page 46) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 47) Favorites (page 49) You can customize your device to sound, look, and operate just This section describes how to the way you want it to.
  • Page 52 Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail Press and touch Main Ringers Touch the Voicemail field. Scroll through the list of available ringer sounds. Touch to play a sample of the current sound file. Touch a sound name to assign it. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Press and touch Main...
  • Page 53 Purchasing Ring Tones (Ringers) Press and touch Main Ringers Touch any of the available Ringers Touch to access the online Ringers page where you can then purchase new ring tones. Follow the onscreen instructions to purchase the new ring tone. Adjusting the Device’s Volume Settings Adjust your device’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
  • Page 54: Display Settings

    Silence All The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your device off. To activate Silence All: Press and hold the volume key down until appears onscreen. To deactivate Silence All: Press and hold the volume key up repeatedly to select a new volume level.
  • Page 55 To set the backlight deactivation time: Press and touch Main Display > Off Touch a time setting. Background Choose what you see on the screen while powering on or off and when in the unlock screen. See “Downloading Your Online Pictures” on page 120. To change the background image: Press and touch...
  • Page 56: Touch Settings

    Touch Settings Touch Sensitivity The Instinct's touch screen requires a small amount of pressure to operate. The smaller the size of your contact point on the screen, the less the amount of pressure required. The tip of your finger will work better than the pad of your finger, and a fingernail or stylus will require even less pressure.
  • Page 57: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in conjunction with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use.
  • Page 58: Airplane Mode

    Deleting Old Messages To delete all messages: Press and touch Main Touch ( to open the Delete menu. Touch Delete All > Delete Note Messages can also be deleted by touching and holding the selected message until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger to release it into the Trash Bin.
  • Page 59: Tty Use With Sprint Service

    TTY Use With Sprint Service 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. Your device is compatible with select TTY devices.
  • Page 60: Updating Phone Software

    WARNING 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible.
  • Page 61: Favorites

    Press and touch Main 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. Press and touch Favs...
  • Page 62: Security

    Section 2C Security Using Your Device’s Lock Feature (page 50) Deleting Device Content (page 51) Resetting Your Device’s Settings (page 52) Resetting Your Device (page 52) Security Features for Sprint Power Vision (page 52) By using the security settings on your device, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
  • Page 63: Deleting Device Content

    Unlocking Your Device Press to turn the device on. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code Press and touch Main Change Lock Code Use the onscreen dial pad to enter your current lock code and touch Done Enter your new lock code and touch Re-enter your new lock code and touch Deleting Device Content Use the Security menu to quickly erase selected...
  • Page 64: Resetting Your Device's Settings

    Resetting Your Device’s Settings Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. Press and touch Main . (A disclaimer is displayed.) >...
  • Page 65 New Parental Controls provide restrictions to various device services such as Voice, Messaging, Data, and Camera. These restrictions are governed by an independent Parental Code that is separate from the previously mentioned Lock code. To enable Parental Controls: Press and touch Main Parental Controls Move the...
  • Page 66 Changing the Parental Control Code Press and touch Main 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 Re-enter the code and touch Section 2C. Security >...
  • Page 67: Roaming

    Using Call Guard (page 57) Using Data Roam Guard (page 58) Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off Your new Samsung Instinct™ the Sprint National Network. works anywhere on the Sprint National Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming...
  • Page 68: Setting Your Device's Roam Mode

    Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Sprint National Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as Sprint Power Vision, depending on the available network.
  • Page 69: Using Call Guard

    Touch the Roaming Mode field and touch one of the following options: to seek service on the Sprint National Automatic Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the device searches for an alternate system. to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS Sprint Only Network only and prevent roaming on other networks.
  • Page 70: Using Data Roam Guard

    Using Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your device may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your device to alert you when you are roaming off the Sprint National Network and try to use data services such as messaging.
  • Page 71: History

    Section 2E History Viewing History (page 59) History Options (page 61) Making a Call From History (page 62) Saving a Phone Number From History (page 62) Erasing History Entries (page 63) History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and This section guides you through accessing missed calls.
  • Page 72 Missed Call Received Call Dialed Call Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear once on the list.
  • Page 73: History Options

    History Options Press and touch History Touch to display an entry’s options. An unknown entry only displays a contact number. If the entry is not currently part of your Contacts list, touching reveals the following options: to store the entry into your Contacts list. Save to dial the phone number for the currently Call...
  • Page 74: Making A Call From History

    Making a Call From History Press and touch History Touch an entry’s name or number. Note You cannot make calls from History to entries identified as No ID or Restricted . Section 2E. History Saving a Phone Number From History Edit Entry Button Your device can store up to 600 Contacts entries.
  • Page 75: Erasing History Entries

    Note The phone number is pre-populated into the Number field. Enter information into any of the other desired fields by using the onscreen keyboard. Touch to save the new entry. Done Appending an Existing Number from History Press and touch History Touch the known History entry’s Touch...
  • 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 Delete Selected Section 2E. History to the right.
  • Page 77: Contacts

    Section 2F Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 65) Finding Contacts Entries (page 67) Contacts Entry Options (page 68) Deleting Contacts Entries (page 70) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 71) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 71) Assigning Speed Dial Entries (page 72) Editing a Speed Dial Entry (page 74) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 74)
  • Page 78 “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts list. To list more than one emergency contact, use “ICE1–___,” “ICE2–___,” etc. You can transfer all of your contacts from your old phone to your Samsung Instinct™. See “Transferring Your Contacts” on page 103.
  • Page 79: Finding Contacts Entries

    To save a number from standby mode: Press and touch Dialer Enter a number and touch Save Touch either New Contact Existing Contact Touch a label ( Mobile Home Work Touch the field and use the keyboard to Enter Name enter the new contact name.
  • Page 80: Contacts Entry Options

    Press and then slide the Power Search tab letter range corresponding to the first letter of the entry’s first name. (The list is alphabetized by the first letter.) Power Search Touch the entry to dial its default phone number. Section 2F. Contacts Contacts Entry Options to the To access the Contacts entry's options page:...
  • Page 81: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry From the options page, touch Contact entry’s information. Touch a field and make changes to the information on this page. Touch to save the new updates. See “Adding Done a New Contacts Entry” on page 65. Using the Phone Number Options From the options page (page 68), touch access the New Text Message screen where you...
  • Page 82: Deleting Contacts Entries

    Touch to begin the upload process. Follow Send the onscreen instructions. See “Bluetooth” on page 125. This history list is specific to this entry and includes calls to and from all phone numbers used by this entry. The recipient must then accept the incoming contact card.
  • Page 83: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry

    Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Press and touch Contacts Touch an entry to display the entry’s options page. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 68.) From the options page, touch Enter the new phone number and touch Touch a label for the number ( , or Pager...
  • Page 84: Assigning Speed Dial Entries

    Assigning Speed Dial Entries Your device can store up to 99 phone numbers within the Speed Dial list. You can also rearrange these existing speed dial entries to appear in any desired order within the Speed Dial list. (For details on how to make calls using the Speed Dial list, see “Using Speed Dialing”...
  • Page 85 Although the same name will appear in the Speed Dial list, the icon adjacent to the entry’s name indicates which phone number was assigned. Finding Speed Dial Numbers Press . The Speed Dial by default. See “Assigning Speed Dial Entries” on page 72.
  • Page 86: Editing A Speed Dial Entry

    To delete an entry from the Speed Dial list: Press . The Speed Dial by default. Touch Touch next to those entries you wish to delete. Selected history entries are then deleted from the list. Editing a Speed Dial Entry Press .
  • Page 87: Dialing Sprint Services

    Dialing Sprint Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press and touch Contacts Touch the onscreen button and select an Services available service: Account Information Customer Service Community Information Non Emergency (Sprint 411),...
  • Page 88: Sprint Mobile Sync

    Sprint Mobile Sync All of your contacts can be added and edited online using the Sprint Mobile Sync service. With Sprint Mobile Sync you can: Synchronize and back up your contacts. Save all the contacts information from your device in a secure location and automatically synchronize new information from the computer to the device and from the device to the computer.
  • Page 89: Calendar And Tools

    Section 2G Calendar and Tools Using Your Device’s Calendar (page 77) Using Your Device’s Alarm Clock (page 81) Using the Timer (page 82) Using the Stopwatch (page 83) Using the World Clock (page 83) Using Your Device’s Notepad (page 84) Using the Calculator (page 85) Using the Tip Calculator (page 86) Using the Unit Converter (page 86)
  • Page 90 Select a start and end time for the event by touching the corresponding Assign an hour and minute by either: Scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) by sliding your finger up and down on the screen. Touching the arrows above/below each field. Section 2G.
  • Page 91: Event Alert Menu

    Select a ringer type for the alarm by touching Set Ringer Touch to play a sound sample for a selected ringer. If a ringer has been previously selected, scroll through the list of available ringer sounds and touch a ringer name to re-assign it. Associate a Contacts entry with the event by touching , scrolling through and...
  • Page 92: Viewing Events

    Viewing Events Press and touch Main Select the day for which you would like to view events by touching it. (If you have events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed in chronological order.) In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are underlined.
  • Page 93: Using Your Device's Alarm Clock

    Erasing All Events Press and touch Main Touch the day containing the events you would like to erase. Touch > Delete All Touch from the Erase confirmation screen to erase all events for the currently selected day. Using Your Device’s Alarm Clock Your device comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities.
  • Page 94: Using The Timer

    Select a snooze status for the alarm by touching the Snooze field and then choosing from one of the following: 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes Touch to save your new alarm. Save Note Any stored alarms will appear on the Alarm page in the order in which they were created.
  • Page 95: Using The Stopwatch

    Touch Start to save the countdown. Using the Stopwatch Your device comes with a built-in stopwatch. Press and touch Main Stopwatch Touch Start to turn on the timer. Touch to place a marker on the list. This helps you keep track on certain time segments. –...
  • Page 96: Using Your Device's Notepad

    Repeat the process to add additional cities. To organize existing World Clock entries: Press and touch Main Clock Touch to access the World Clock entries page. Touch and hold to detach the entry. While still pressing the screen, drag the entry to its new location within the current list and then remove your finger/stylus from the screen.
  • Page 97: Using The Calculator

    To read a saved note: Press and touch Main Touch a note from the list. To delete saved notes: Press and touch Main Touch and hold the note from the list (along the left side of the screen) until it detaches from the page. While still pressing the screen, drag the selected note over and release it by lifting your finger...
  • Page 98: Using The Tip Calculator

    Important Once a calculation option is selected, it will remain active until you first change the default option (see “Changing the Calculator Application” on page 85). The following set of calculation procedures assumes that the default has first been reset. Using the Tip Calculator Your device comes with a built-in tip calculator application.
  • Page 99 Select Distance Temperature Speed Area Change Default Unit Category Touch the grey initial unit field and select a specific unit of measurement from the Unit page. Touch the grey target unit field and select a specific unit of measurement from the Unit page. Use the onscreen dial pad to enter a value for the initial unit.
  • Page 100: Speech To Action

    Section 2H Speech to Action Using Speech to Action (page 88) Sending a Message (page 90) Launching an Application (page 92) Speech to Action Settings (page 92) Your device’s Speech to Action feature lets you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on This section includes easy-to-follow your device.
  • Page 101: Making A Call

    Making a Call Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Follow the voice prompts and recite the entry’s voice dial tag into the microphone. Record voice dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or hands-free car kit).
  • Page 102: Sending A Message

    Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Say “ ” followed immediately by a valid string of Call digits to be dialed, for example, say “ .” 5555 If the correct number is repeated, say “ the number.
  • Page 103 Respond by saying one of the following: Repeat Cancel Note When you start a text message through voice activation, the message opens in Voice Mode automatically. Use the device’s onscreen keyboard to enter the text and touch Done Touch to complete the process. Send To send a Picture Mail Message: Press...
  • Page 104: Launching An Application

    Launching an Application Open an application or access a menu by saying “ ” followed by the name of the application or menu. To see a list of possible choices: Press Say “ Go To. ” A list of valid destinations is displayed and you are prompted with “...
  • Page 105 Touch one of the available options: to always provide you with options if Automatic there was an issue registering the command, confirm any commands, and then announce any actions. to always confirm any command Always Confirm actions before they are done, even if it was properly registered.
  • Page 106 To retrain the device to use your voice: Press From the “Say a Command” page, touch Adaptation > Adapt Voice > Start Hold the device so that the microphone is approximately six inches away from your mouth and you can clearly read the onscreen number sequences.
  • Page 107: Using Choice Lists

    Using Choice Lists If your device is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “ Call? ” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “ next choice, say “...
  • Page 108: Microsd Card

    This highly secure microSD (Secure Camera and Music playback functionality are both dependant on having a microSD memory card present within the device. Although the Samsung Instinct™ comes with a pre-installed 2GB card, it can support microSD cards of up to 8GB.
  • Page 109 Inserting the microSD Card Locate the memory slot on the right side of the device and flip up the microSD plastic cover. microSD slot plastic cover microSD card Make sure the microSD card's gold contacts are facing down. Carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click that indicates the card is securely installed.
  • Page 110: Microsd Overview

    Note The microSD card and its adapter can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling them. Note DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
  • Page 111: Memory Status

    Memory Status The Samsung Instinct™ allows you to review the memory allocation of both your internal device’s storage and that of the microSD card. Press and touch Main General > Memory Status The Memory Status page is divided into two sections: In Phone and Memory Card.
  • Page 112 Plug the other end of the included USB cable into your Accessories/Power Cable Jack located on the side of the device. (Wait for the connection to be completed. When connected, your computer will automatically detect your device.) Click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, and double-click the newly created drive letter (which may appear as an icon or text,...
  • Page 113: Formatting The Microsd Card

    Creating Folders in the microSD Card From your Desktop, double-click <Device Letter> Right-click and select New> Folder WARNING Do not alter or delete the four default folders. These are used by the Instinct to parse-out the different file formats and contents. Formatting the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
  • 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

    Transferring Previously-Purchased Content (page 107) Transfer contact information, music, pictures, videos, and other previously purchased content such as ringers from your old phone to your Samsung Instinct™. Transferring Your Contacts All of your contacts from your old phone can be transferred to your device: —Where you purchase your Instinct, the sales...
  • Page 116 —Use the Bluetooth capabilities of your old Bluetooth phone to transfer all of your contacts to the device. Transfer Contacts with Bluetooth The process of transferring data via Bluetooth is also known as “beaming” and might be referred to that way within other literature.
  • Page 117: Transferring Music, Pictures, And Videos

    To turn Bluetooth off: Press and touch Main Bluetooth Touch and drag the slider to the disable Bluetooth and hide all options. To return to the Main Functions Where you purchased the Instinct, Sprint store associates can quickly and easily transfer your contacts for you.
  • Page 118 Plug the other end of the included USB cable into your Accessories/Power Cable Jack located on the side of the device. (Wait for the connection to be completed. When connected, your computer will automatically detect your device.) Correct Incorrect Enter your email address and phone name (Samsung Instinct™).
  • Page 119: Transferring Previously-Purchased Content

    From the Media Manager application, click To manage and transfer your playlist: From the dialogue, select Add Media From the left pane, create a media playlist for each media type (music, photos, videos). Drag the playlists to the right pane. Select Transfer Now Transferring Previously-Purchased...
  • Page 120: Camera

    Section 2K Camera Taking Pictures (page 108) Recording Videos (page 112) Storing Pictures and Videos (page 114) Sprint Picture Mail (page 115) Managing Sprint Picture Mail (page 118) MySpace (page 121) Photobucket (page 123) Your device’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full- color digital pictures, view your pictures using the device’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
  • Page 121 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. Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen. Display Image Activate Camcorder Pictures...
  • Page 122 Using the My Photos Folder Once the photo has been taken, touch open the media screen in its default Thumbnail view. – or – Press to access the touch > My Photos > Camera > Touch an image file from the media screen. Picture Video Launch...
  • Page 123 Viewing Images in a Filmstrip view Rather than seeing your images and videos displayed onscreen in a Thumbnail list view, the Filmstrip view provides you with the ability to scroll through larger previews of your multimedia files in a much faster and visible way.
  • Page 124: Recording Videos

    Assigning an Image to the Background Display Press and touch Camera Scroll through your available images and touch an image to view it at fullscreen. Touch and touch Background This option allows the selected image to be displayed as a background image for the Unlock Screen.
  • Page 125 Note Any video segments [over 2 min. or 6 MB] cannot be uploaded or sent wirelessly. Display Image Activate Camera Recording Time Remaining Press and hold to begin recording. Press to stop recording. (The video will automatically be saved into your Touch view available multimedia file options: Delete...
  • Page 126: Storing Pictures And Videos

    Storing Pictures and Videos Your device’s picture and video storage area is called My Photo. There are two types of folders in My Albums: My Photos (consists of files stored within the microSD) Online Albums Setting Storage Options When a microSD card is detected, all pictures are automatically stored within the DCIM folder on the card.
  • Page 127: Sprint Picture Mail

    Uploading Files Press and touch . (You will be prompted to register your Camera Sprint Picture Mail account.) Touch to display the thumbnails page. Touch to begin the selection process. Select a picture or video to send by touching it. (You can select multiple pictures and videos which are then highlighted in blue.) To “deselect”...
  • Page 128 The system will create your account and you will see an onscreen confirmation. Sending Sprint Picture Mail From Messaging Press and touch Main Picture Touch to compose a new picture message. Select the contact entry method you prefer by touching an associated option: to select a recipient from a list of Recent List recently sent messages.
  • Page 129: My Photos Folder

    From the New Picture Mail screen, select additional options. Touch and enter a subject for the message, Subj: then touch to continue. Done Touch Text: and enter a text message to go with the pictures, then touch Done Touch to record and attach a Add Voice Memo: voice memo.
  • Page 130: Managing Sprint Picture Mail

    Touch to confirm the selected address is either a mobile number or email address. Note Any video segments [over 2 min. or 6 MB] cannot be uploaded or sent wirelessly. Add more recipients by touching repeating step 3. From the New Picture Mail screen, select additional options.
  • Page 131 Adding the Online Album to your Menu Press and touch Touch Online Albums and touch onscreen instructions to add Online Albums to your Fun menu. Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Device Use your device to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail.
  • Page 132: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail , you can select pictures to download to your device’s In Phone folder or microSD card. To use a downloaded picture as a ScreenSaver: Press and touch Go To Site Touch View...
  • Page 133: Myspace

    To create a new online album: From the online Sprint Picture Mail display at www.sprint.com/picturemail Navigate to the Other Options section of the page and click Create New Album Enter a name for the new album. (The newly created album is then displayed within the Albums section of the Pictures/Video tab.)
  • Page 134 Touch the grey Userid enter your information using the onscreen keyboard. Touch to store each set of information. Done Touch Done to store your login information into the device. Read the legal disclaimer and touch complete the configuration of your device for instant access to your MySpace account.
  • Page 135: Photobucket

    Photobucket Photobucket™ is a web site that provides free video and photograph sharing, image hosting and linking of online photo albums. The site lets you share your uploaded photos and videos with everyone you know by email, IM or mobile phone. Note Before continuing with these steps you must first have an active Photobucket account which is able to...
  • 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 To Site Touch the field twice to open an onscreen Email keyboard where you will need to enter your Photobucket access email address.
  • Page 137: Bluetooth

    Section 2L Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 125) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 126) Bluetooth Profiles (page 127) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 128) Sending Data via Bluetooth (page 131) Your device features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before.
  • Page 138: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active (default status) – Bluetooth is paired to a headset – Bluetooth is active but having problems connecting to its paired device – Bluetooth is actively transmitting or receiving data –...
  • Page 139: Bluetooth Profiles

    Assigning a Bluetooth Name to Your Device By default, your device is given the Bluetooth name “SPH-M800.” Whereas this is a descriptive name, it can prove confusing when there are other similar devices within communication range. You can easily change your device's Bluetooth name.
  • Page 140: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    – This profile functions as a HFP: Hands-Free Profile wireless car kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free headset or device. You can receive calls by pressing a button on the headset or device. For dialing, four functions are supported: recent call dial, voice dial, speed dial, and number dial.
  • Page 141 Note To pair Bluetooth devices with your Samsung Instinct™, make sure your device is visible to other devices. See “Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu” on page 126. Bluetooth-capable Phone Bluetooth-capable Computer Bluetooth Headset To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:...
  • Page 142 Disconnecting Your Paired Device Disconnecting a device does not delete it from the list but rather temporarily deactivates the connection which can later be reactivated. Press and touch Main Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. Note If you would like to search for new devices, from within this list, touch Touch an entry’s name from the Trusted Devices list to begin the disconnection process.
  • Page 143: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    To delete all paired devices: Press and touch Main Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. Touch (upper-right). Touch to delete all of the currently Delete All > Delete paired devices. Sending Data via Bluetooth You can send data saved on your device to another Bluetooth device.
  • 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

    Section 3A Sprint Service Features: The Basics Using Visual Voicemail (page 134) Using SMS Text Messaging (page 144) Using Caller ID (page 146) Responding to Call Waiting (page 146) Making a Three-Way Call (page 147) Using Call Forwarding (page 148) Now that you’ve explored your device’s fundamentals, it’s time to learn about the calling features that enhance your Sprint This section outlines your basic Sprint service...
  • Page 147: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your device are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
  • Page 148 to delete the current voicemail message. Delete Touch to confirm the deletion process. Delete ) to place a call to the sender’s TALK Talk 555-555-1234 phone number. to prevent deletion of the selected voicemail Lock message. to create and then deliver a new text Txt Msg message to the current sender phone number.
  • Page 149: Device Menu

    Automatically Enabling the Speakerphone Every time you access a selected message from your Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the device to automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that you can clearly hear the message. Press and touch Main General > Voicemail Settings Move the slider to the Speakerphone...
  • Page 150: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification 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 icon.
  • Page 151: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    New Voicemail Message Alerts The Samsung Instinct™ utilizes a new “Visual Voicemail” function which automatically retrieves a list of your current voicemail messages and then presents them as a detailed list. The Voicemail page provides you with a list of messages containing the sender’s phone number (or...
  • Page 152: Voicemail Options

    Using the Menu on Your Device to Access Your Messages Press and touch Main Touch an entry from the list of available voicemails to quickly access your voicemail and only playback the selected message. Using Another Phone to Access Messages Dial your wireless phone number.
  • Page 153 Creating a New Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint Voicemail users. Press and touch Main Touch to begin the delivery process by selecting a recipient: tab to select a recipient by touching an Recent entry from your recent call history list. Contacts tab to select a recipient by touching an entry from your Contacts list.
  • Page 154 Once you are satisfied with your new message, you can assign both a privacy level and urgency status. Touch and drag the Privacy position to mark the new message as Private. Touch and drag the Urgency position to mark the new message as Urgent. Touch to store your new message and Send Msg...
  • Page 155 Add more recipients by touching repeating step 3. Touch to review the message. Apply customizations to your forwarded message by sliding the 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 With SMS Text Messaging, you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messaging-ready device. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your device’s screen. Composing SMS Text Messages Press and touch Main...
  • Page 157: Deleting Messages

    Touch Dismiss to ignore the notification and return to the message at a later time. – or – Touch to read the new message. View Press and touch Main Touch a message entry from the list. To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, touch Compose your reply by using your onscreen keyboard to enter your message.
  • Page 158: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the device by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. Press and touch Dialer Enter...
  • Page 159: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. Press and touch Dialer Enter a phone number using the onscreen dial pad.
  • Page 160: 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. Section 3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all of your incoming calls to another phone number –...
  • 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

    Section 3B Web and Data: Sprint Power Vision Sprint Power Vision Applications (page 150) Getting Started With Sprint Power Vision (page 151) Accessing Email Messaging (page 156) Using Sprint Desktop Sync (page 166) Downloading Content (page 168) Exploring the Web (page 171) Live Search (page 175) Information Services on the Web (page 176) Sprint Power Vision FAQs (page 180)
  • Page 163: Getting Started With Sprint Power Vision

    – Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites from your device via the built-in full Web browser. – Set and then receive Internet Content Services customized, up-to-date information on sports, weather, news, money, and more, on demand – the way you want it.
  • Page 164 On your device. You can find your user name under the Phone Information option in your device’s > Settings menu ( Main Phone Information Launching a Sprint Power Vision Connection Press and touch Sprint Power Vision connection starts and the Instinct home page is displayed.) While connecting, an animation and a “Loading”...
  • Page 165: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Data Restrictions Parental Controls determine what features you have access to on your device. (See “Using Parental Controls” on page 52.) When you first connect to the Web, access is confirmed against the current Parental Restrictions. If data access has been restricted, you will be notified with an onscreen warning.
  • Page 166: Navigating The Web

    Your device is on and is connected to the Sprint 1xRTT data network. When the arrows are animated, data is being transferred (for example, when you are opening a Web page) and you cannot receive calls. When the arrows are gray, you are connected to the network but data is not currently being transferred (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is completely open), and you can receive calls.
  • 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

    Note is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the home page from any other page: Touch To see the Navigation toolbar (and its associated buttons) you must be in the Normal viewing mode. See “Using the Full Screen View”...
  • Page 169 – or – Select to choose from additional options. More There are many available email options listed such as setting up a Sprint PCS Mail account, or you may add your own POP or IMAP email accounts. Here you can set up a corporate email ●...
  • Page 170 Press to return to the Email Home Page. – or – If your Outlook account is the first email account on your device, use the following instructions: Press and touch Main (The Email setup wizard will then start and guide you through the setup process.) Touch the grey device information field and then enter your wireless phone number.
  • Page 171 Note You may get some warning screens that advise you of differences between the various sets of information. Touch to confirm your acceptance the site certificate and continue accessing your Outlook account. Read the information and touch You Know” screen. Using Outlook to Send SMS Messages ®...
  • Page 172 Email Home Page Overview This page provides you with easy access to all of your current email accounts, the ability to access both local and remote email contact information, configure your current account settings, and add new email accounts. allows you to alter and access various Email Settings settings for the built-in email client such as formats, checking for updates, and removing temporary files...
  • Page 173: Creating Additional Email Accounts

    Audio allows you to select and then attach an audio file from either the Music folder or from your playlist files on your microSD card. allows you to choose additional Other attachments files from this category. lets you add a new email Add New Email Account account to your device.
  • Page 174 Customizing the Sprint Mobile Email settings Touch , scroll through the available entries Time Zone on the list and touch the desired time zone setting. To observe daylight saving time, slide the slider to the position. Touch Date Format and select a display format for the received date: displays the date as Month/Day/Year.
  • Page 175: Accessing Email

    Touch adjacent to the desired email account. Touch to alter one or more of the following Settings settings: Account Name allows you to activate the onscreen keyboard and alter the previously given name for this email account. allows you to manually retrieve Get 25 most recent the 25 most recent inbox emails from the email server.
  • Page 176 Touch to respond to the current Reply/Fwd sender’s email by creating a new email message. Choose one of the following options: to respond only to the originator. Reply ● to respond to all recipients of the Reply All ● selected email. to send the current email to another Forward ●...
  • Page 177: Deleting Email Messages

    Add more recipients, touch , and repeat steps 3 and 4. Contact Touch the grey field and use the onscreen Subject keyboard to enter a subject line. (See “Entering Text” on page 35.) Touch the grey field and use the onscreen Message keyboard to enter a message.
  • Page 178: Using Sprint Desktop Sync

    Marking Your Email List This allows you to mark any previously read emails as unread (and vice versa). Press and touch Main the application. Press until you have opened the Email Home Page. Touch the email icon (located to the left of the email message) adjacent to a desired email message.
  • Page 179 Storage: Hard-disk drive with 200 MB of free space (Actual requirements will vary depending on features selected and system configuration.) Memory: 512 MB RAM I/O Port: USB port (1.0 or higher) Optical drive: CD-ROM drive Video card: VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter supporting 16 - bit Color display with 1024x768 (minimum) resolution.
  • Page 180: Downloading Content

    Select Outlook from within the PIM (Email Contact Manager) drop-down list. Options include: Lotus Notes Outlook Express Click Configure and choose a transfer method for your contacts. Options include: Synchronize changes both ways: synchronizes any changes between both the Instinct’s Mobile Sync database and your computer’s Outlook contacts list up to date.
  • Page 181 Accessing the Download Menus Press and touch Select the type of file you wish to download. Touch an onscreen entry and follow the onscreen instructions. (The browser will start and take you to the corresponding download menu.) Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: displays a rotating selection of featured...
  • Page 182 Note If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. Select an option to continue: Select Use/Run/View to assign the downloaded item (or to start downloading, in the case of a game or an application). Your Vision session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate device menu screen.
  • Page 183: Exploring The Web

    To download previously purchased content from My Content Manager: From the display, touch the link My Content Manager corresponding to the previously purchased item you wish to re-download. (The information page for the selected item will be displayed.) Touch to begin the process. (The item Download will download automatically.
  • Page 184: Using The Browser Menu

    categories, including News, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Money, Travel, Shopping, Tools management options including Many sites are available under more than one menu – choose the one that’s most convenient for you. Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your device using the Sprint Power Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it.
  • Page 185 Options available from the browser menu include: lets you maximize the visible area Full Screen icon onscreen by hiding both the Address bar and Web toolbar (right). lets you change the viewing Change Mode icon mode of the current web page between Mobile Mode (screen is configured for viewing using standard mobile phone parameters) and Standard Mode (mimics how the page would appear on a...
  • Page 186 Going to a Specific Web Site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press and touch Touch the Address bar and clear the existing address by pressing and holding Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a new URL and touch .
  • Page 187: Live Search

    Organizing Your Bookmarks Press and touch Touch to open the Favorites page that lists all of your bookmarks. Touch to access the properties page. (This page allows you to organize and delete existing bookmarks.) Touch to activate the entry (it turns blue) and detach it from the page, then in a single motion drag it to its new location on the list and release it.
  • Page 188: Information Services On The Web

    Press and hold (located on the right of the device), say the name of a business and release . For example, press and hold "pizza," and release Live Search uses your GPS location to compile a list of nearby places. Touch an entry from the resulting list to display an information page with an address, a phone number link, and buttons for maps, directions, and...
  • Page 189 Initializing Your Information Service Press and touch Touch one of the available Web categories (Weather, News, Sports, Movies, etc.) Use the onscreen dial pad to enter your desired Zip Code and touch . (This process creates a Done new account. The service will customize itself to your selected location and the corresponding menu screen will be displayed.) Accessing the Information Services...
  • Page 190 to view a list of current movie Showing Near Me titles currently showing within your zip code. Touching a movie entry displays which local ● movie theater is showing the selected movie and the upcoming showtimes. Touching Movie Details/Review ● details about the selected movie and a sample review.
  • Page 191 Enter Zip Code to use the onscreen dial pad to define your search based on a desired five digit zip code. From the Movies page, touch Theaters. (The At My Theaters page then lists only those movies playing at your preselected theaters.) Touch a movie title from the list to display the movie theater name and showtimes.
  • Page 192: Sprint Power Vision Faqs

    Adding Additional Categories You can also add additional Web information categories such as Marine Forecast and Entertainment News. Press and touch Touch an entry from the Select Services page. (Selected services are highlighted in blue.) Touch to add the selected services to the Done Web page.
  • 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

    Sprint Media Manager (page 194) Streaming Music (page 198) Games (page 198) With your Samsung Instinct™, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Services content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and to view video clips right from your device’s display.
  • Page 195: Sprint Tv/Video

    Ringers : to purchase and download ring tones. : to purchase and download images Screen Savers that can be used as screen savers. Applications : to purchase, upload and then install a selected application onto your device. : to purchase, upload, then install Messaging messaging specific plugins.
  • Page 196 Supported Picture Formats: JPEG Important Picturemail client photo albums/folders only support JPEG Supported Video Formats: 3gpp2 Playing a Local Media File This includes all media currently stored on the internal microSD card such as pictures, movies, camcorder video, and music/playlists. Press and touch Videos.
  • Page 197 Live displays a mobile guide listing of currently available real-time streaming channels. displays a list of currently available On Demand channels (pre-recorded). More... displays Shop, Subscriptions, Settings, and Help menus. Depending on your settings, you may be asked to accept a data connection. Scroll through the channel listings within your selected category and touch a channel name to launch the stream.
  • Page 198 Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my device? As long as you are on the Sprint National Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips. Note Sprint TV Service does not work while roaming off of the Sprint National Network or where service is unavailable.
  • Page 199: 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 to return to the previous screen and then scroll up and down to then choose a different channel. A small pop-up screen will be displayed that tells you which channel you are watching as well as other channels that you have access to.
  • Page 200: Purchasing And Downloading Music

    Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your device’s microSD card. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, scroll through the page and select an option to browse the store: Featured Tracks offers a revolving selection of...
  • Page 201: Playing Music From The Sprint Music Store

    Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and organize your music library. Accessing the Music Player Press and touch Touch to select the Player tab.
  • Page 202 to access the Music Menu settings: Options scans the internal microSD card Scan For Music ● for any music files and then updates any listings. goes out to your account on the Web Sync ● Sprint Music Store and pulls down any previously purchased music files that are not currently found on the microSD card.
  • Page 203 Touch Done to assign the selected song to the playlist. (The new playlist then displays how many songs have been assigned to it.) Adding a Song to an Existing Playlist Press and touch Touch to open the My Music My Music Touch and scroll through the existing list All Songs...
  • Page 204: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a new unique name for this playlist. (See “Entering Text” on page 35.) Touch to save the new playlist name. Done Touch to then assign the new name to the Rename current playlist entry and then return to the Playlists page.
  • Page 205 Note Multitasking is enabled only while using the Sprint Music Store ( Menu > Music ). To multitask on your device: Press and touch Touch to open the My Music menu. My Music Select a music file through one of the available methods and begin playing it.
  • Page 206: Sprint Media Manager

    Sprint Media Manager The Sprint media manager™ application is a program you can download to your computer to help you organize, manage, and play all of your music. You can also use the Sprint media manager to copy your compatible music files right from your computer to your device’s microSD card (using the adapter or an optional USB connection).
  • Page 207 Installing Sprint Media Manager On your computer, go to www.sprint.com/downloads and download the Sprint Media Manager – or – Insert the Software Installation CD into your computer’s disc drive. Click the Media Manager link from the onscreen disc menu. Click the button to begin the installation of Install the application to your computer.
  • Page 208 The Sprint media manager application screen is divided into three tabs: Manage allows you to organize and manage all of the Music, Photos, and Videos on both your Instinct and your computer. Click Add Media Wizard to look for compatible files on your computer.
  • Page 209 Currently Playing Repeat Playlist Slider Shuffle Songs Use the to view the information for Currently Playing the currently active media file. Use the Rewind button to play the previous file in the playlist. Use the button to play or pause the Play/Pause current file.
  • Page 210: Streaming Music

    Streaming Music In addition to the Sprint Music Store, Sprint Power Vision offers a variety of musical options available through the Radio menu, this includes SIRIUS Music, Music Choice, VH1, and many others. Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and access exclusive video clips, music industry news, performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.
  • Page 211 Launching a Current Game Press and touch [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. > Games > Section 3C.
  • Page 212: Gps Navigation

    Getting Driving Directions (page 202) Configuring Your Navigation Preferences (page 207) Launching the Product Tour (page 208) The Samsung Instinct™ allows you to utilize the built-in GPS hardware to easily access both directional information and location-ready features such as nearby companies and services.
  • Page 213: Using Sprint Navigation

    Read the warning disclaimer and touch acknowledge the terms of use. Touch to take a brief tour of the Navigation features and functionality, or No, Skip Tour continue to the main navigation screen. Using Sprint Navigation Press and touch Main Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of Sprint Navigation’s full suite of features.
  • Page 214: Getting Driving Directions

    Getting Driving Directions The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address Press and touch Main Drive To > Address. Read the onscreen notice and touch Touch one of the address options: : used to enter a specific address by using 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 displayed by using one of three other driving options: , and Traffic Summary Search To review real-time traffic information along your route: Press and touch Main...
  • Page 216 Touch ) to search for a location based Search Search on a category such as Food/Coffee, etc. See “Using a Local Business Category” on page 204. Using a Local Business Category The Instinct can also cross-reference your current location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Hospitals, etc.
  • Page 217: Creating A My Favorites Location

    Touch one of the available filter options to best display the matching results: : displays a list of matching results Best Match sorted by most relevant and by placing the closest location (to your present position) at the top and farthest location at the bottom. : sorts the results by their overall Best Rating consumer satisfaction rating (indicated by a set of...
  • 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 to your My Favorites list. See “Using a Local Business Category” on page 204. : to use a current Contacts entry’s address Contacts as a location stored within your My Favorites list.
  • Page 219: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences

    Manual to manually enter an email address by using the onscreen keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address. Touch entry. Touch Send Now to complete the delivery process. Configuring Your Navigation Preferences Press and touch Main Share & More > Preferences. Touch adjacent to a previous destination location.
  • Page 220: Launching The Product Tour

    Help Card : allows you to configure the settings for the onscreen help message (card). Options include: Show 3 Times ● Always Off Launching the Product Tour Press and touch Main Share & More > Preferences. Section 3D. GPS Navigation , or Always On >...
  • Page 221: Section 4: Safety And Warranty

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
  • Page 222: Important Safety Information

    Section 4A Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 210) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device (page 211) Using Your Device With a Hearing Aid Device (page 212) Caring for the Battery (page 214) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 215) Owner’s Record (page 217) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 217) This guide contains important operational and safety...
  • Page 223: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device Do Not Rely on Your Device for Emergency Calls Mobile devices operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile device for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
  • Page 224: Using Your Device With A Hearing

    Turning Off Your Device in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your 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. Turn your device off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 225 out the device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated devices. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) T-Ratings: Devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements...
  • Page 226: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Recently there have been some public reports of wireless device batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards.
  • Page 227: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Device Operates Your device is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your device, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.
  • Page 228: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission

    All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model devices do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of theSPH-M800 are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) : Head: 1.16 W/kg;...
  • Page 229: Owner's Record

    Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your device in the future.
  • Page 230: Manufacturer's Warranty

    What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of...
  • Page 231 Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 232 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR...
  • Page 233 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Precautions for Transfer and Disposal...
  • 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 Account Managing 9 Activation 4 Adaptation 93, 94 Adaptation Mode 93 Add Call 31 Airplane Mode 46 Alarm Clock 81 Always Vibrate 42 Answering Calls 28 Device Active 28 Device Locked 28 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 88 Background 43 Backlight 42 Battery 17–19 Capacity 17...
  • Page 236 Missed Call 29 Saving a Number 32 Saving numbers with Pauses Speed Dialing 35 Three-Way Call 147 Camera 108–115 Contacts 65–76 Adding an Entry 65 Adding Phone Number 71 Assigning Sped Dial 72 Deleting 70 Dialing From 67 Editing 69 Editing Phone Number 71 Selecting Ringer Type 74 Sending via Bluetooth 69...
  • Page 237 Entering Text 35–38 ABC Mode 37 Numbers 37 Selecting Mode 35 Symbols 37 Entries Detaching 25 Scrolling 24 Favorites 49 FCC Notice 216 Games 198 Downloading 198 Launching 199 Purchasing 198 GPS Navigation 200 Registration 200 Help 8 History 59–64 Appending an Existing Number 63 Deleting All Entries 70...
  • Page 238 Movies Accessing Information 177 Adding New Theaters 178 Purchasing Tickets 179 Multitasking 192 Music 189 Adding a Song to Playlist Backing Up Songs 192 Creating a Playlist 190 Music Player 189 My Music Menu 189 Music File Supported Formats 183, Types 183, 194 Music Player Accessing 189...
  • Page 239 Owner’s Record 217 Parental Controls 52–54 Changing the Code 54 Restrictions 53 Passwords 6 Pauses 33 Phone Number Displaying 26 Saving 32 With Pauses 33 Phone Number Options 69 Phone Settings 39–49 Airplane Mode 46 Display Settings 42–43 Favorites 49 Location Settings 45 Messaging Settings 45–46 Shortcuts 49...
  • Page 240 Safety Information 210–217 Save 31 Screen Calibration 44 Security 50–54 Configuring Restrictions 53 Deleting Content 51 Lock Code 51 Parental Control Code 54 Parental Controls 52 Reset Device 52 Reset Settings 52 Shortcuts 49 Silence All 42 SMS Text Messaging 144 Software Updating Device 48 Speakerphone...
  • Page 241 Sprint Power Vision 150–181 Applications 150 Downloading Content 168 FAQs 180 Home Page 152 Launching 152 Password 7 Security Features 52 User Name 151 Web and Data 150 Sprint Service Account Passwords 6 Activation 4 Dialing Sprint Services 75 Operator Services 9 Sprint 411 8 Sprint TV 183 Status Bar 23...
  • Page 242 Vibrate 42 Video Storing 114 Video File Supported Formats 184, Types 184, 194 Videos Recording 112 Sending 115 Visual Voicemail 134 Forwarding 142 Replying 142 Setting Up 6 Voice Notification 40 Voice Services 88–95 Voice-Activated Dialing 88–95 Index Voicemail Changing Greeting 137 Clear Icon 143 Configuring Settings 136 Creating a New Voicemail...

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