Page 1: User Guide
User Guide M240 www.sprint.com © 2009 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 7/26/09...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 121. Introduction ....... i Your Phone’s Menu.
Page 4 Editing a Contacts Entry ....56 Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry ..57 Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers .
Page 5 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information ......103 4A. Important Safety Information ..104 General Precautions .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Sprint Service Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information User Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current Guide version for your phone.
Page 8: Missed Alerts
6: Settings 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only 2: Callback # 1: None 2: XXXXXXXXXX 3: Other 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you talk? 5: Don’t forget to 6: Can you pick up 7: Thanks!
Page 9 4: Applications 1: Get New Applications 2: My Stuff Manager Applications 5: Call Tones Settings 1: Display 1: Main Screen 1: Screen Saver 2: Foregrounds 3: Incoming/Outgoing Calls 2: Outer Screen 1: Contrast 3: Brightness 4: Backlight 1: Flip Open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds...
Page 10 3: Messages 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only 2: Callback Number 1: None 2: XXXXXXXXXX 3: Other 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you talk? 5: Don’t forget to 6: Can you pick up 7: Thanks!
Page 11 5: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced 6: More... 1: Accessibility 1: TTY Options 2: Voice Service 2: Airplane Mode 1: On 2: Off 3: On PowerUp 3: Browser 1: Clear Bookmarks 2: Clear Cache 3: Clear Cookies 4: Edit Homepage 4: Call Setup...
Page 12 Tools 1: Alarm 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 2: Calculator 3: Tip Calculator 4: Memo Pad 5: World Time 1: Set DST 6: Update Phone 1: Update Firmware 2: Update PRL 7: Memory Info. 8: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 9: Voice Service...
Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 14: 1A. Setting Up Service
1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) Activating Your Phone (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 3) Sprint Account Passwords (page 4) Getting Help (page 5) Setting Up Your Phone Install the battery. (See “Installing the Battery” on page 14.) In a single motion, press down on the cover and slide it towards the grill and then carefully lift the...
Page 15: Activating Your Phone
WARNING If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force, or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen, may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 16: Sprint Account Passwords
Note Voicemail Passcode Sprint strongly recommends that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your handset is able to access your voicemail messages. For more information about using your voicemail, see “Voicemail”...
Page 17: Getting Help
Getting Help Managing Your Account Online: www.sprint.com Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). 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.
Page 18: Sprint Operator Services
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. Press 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 For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at...
Page 19: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 20: 2A. Phone Basics
2A. Phone Basics Your Phone (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 11) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 13) Battery and Charger (page 14) Navigating Through the Menus (page 17) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 18) Making and Answering Calls (page 18) Entering Text (page 27) Phone Software Upgrades –...
Page 21: Key Functions
12. Indicator 13. Volume Button 14. Headset Jack 15. Charger/Accessory Jack Key Functions Status Bar Icons provide information about your phone’s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. displays all the information needed Display Screen to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and...
Page 22 ) lets you turn the phone on END/POWER Key or off, end a call, or return to standby mode. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter ignore/reject the call.
Page 23: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies 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 Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary .
Page 24 Status Bar – Status Icons Vibrate – The ringer is set to vibrate only. Ringer and Vibrate – Your phone has the ringer volume set and the vibrate option checked (enabled). Ringer – Your phone has the ringer volume set at a level between 1 - 8 is selected.
Page 25: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Other Icons Missed Call – You have missed an incoming call. Missed Alarm – You have missed an alarm event. Missed Scheduler – You missed a scheduled event. Record – A voice memo is currently being recorded. Stop – A voice memo has been stopped. Pause –...
Page 26: Battery And Charger
Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com 2A. Phone Basics...
Page 27 Insert the battery into the opening, making sure to line up the gold contacts (3). Gently press down to secure the battery (4). Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then firmly sliding the cover away from the lens until it snaps into place.
Page 28: Removing The Battery
Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
Page 29: Navigating Through The Menus
Incorrect Correct ) indicates the current charge battery icon level of the internal battery. With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down. Navigating Through the Menus The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items.
Page 30: Displaying Your Phone Number
Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu using the navigation key ( ), menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and pressing is numbered, you can select it by pressing the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. For example, to view your text messages: From the main screen, press main menu.
Page 31: Dialing Options
Press . (To make an outgoing call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, press and then press . See “Call Guard” on page 88.) Press or close the phone when you are finished. To redial your last outgoing call, press To redial other recent numbers, press a number, and press again.
Page 32: Answering Calls
Enter digits and then use this feature to Hard Pause: enter a hard pause within a number string (the phone waits for your input). Once used, a popup menu asks if you would like to send the remaining numbers. To continue dialing, you must press Send Tones (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With...
Page 33: Calling Emergency Numbers
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 Nationwide Network. Please see “Roaming” on page 87 for more information about roaming.
Page 34: In-Call Options
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location.
Page 35: Saving A Phone Number
- your calendar entries Calendar - onscreen memo pad Memo Pad - your Alarm events and menu Alarm Press (left softkey) during a call to mute the Mute microphone. Press (left softkey) to unmute the UnMute microphone. Using the Speakerphone To use your phone handsfree or to share a call with other people: Pressing...
Page 36: Finding A Phone Number
Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see “2D. Contacts” on page 54.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press softkey) > Save Highlight New Contact Existing Contact press Highlight a label ( Mobile Home ) and press Other Use the keypad to enter the new contact name...
Page 37 To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone number you entered, select the entry and press – or – To dial the number, highlight the entry from the list and press Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
Page 38: Plus Code Dialing
Note When dialing a number with a hard pause, press to send the next set of numbers. Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).
Page 39: Entering Text
Dialing From the Contacts List Press > Contacts – or – Press (right softkey) in standby mode. CONTACTS Highlight the entry you want to call and press to dial the entry’s default phone number. – or – To dial another number from the entry, highlight the name and press , and then highlight a number and press...
Page 40: Selecting A Text Input Mode
Selecting a Text Input Mode From a screen where you can enter text, press Options (right softkey) > Text Mode input mode. Select one of the following Text Mode options: to enter text using a predictive text T9(English) system that reduces the number of keypresses required while entering a word.
Page 41: Adding A Word To The T9 Database
Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, add it to the database by selecting the Alpha mode. From a screen where you can enter text, press Options (right softkey) >...
Page 42: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons And Preset Messages
Characters scroll in the following order: English Sequence Upper Case . , @ 1 ? ! A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 Space...
Page 43 Adjusting Text Settings The Text Options menu allows you to specify more automated features during the text entry process. These options can help streamline the text entry process by correcting for capitalization, spelling, spacing, and completing the most commonly entered words for you.
Page 44: Entering Characters In Dual Language
Entering Characters In Dual Language By enabling the Dual Language text option, you can use the keys for both English and Spanish text entry. If Display Candidate Prediction enabled, the available word choices presented are from both language sets (English/Spanish). To enter characters in dual language mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press...
Page 45: 2B. Settings
2B. Settings Personalizing Your Phone (page 33) Sound Settings (page 34) Display Settings (page 37) Location Settings (page 40) Messaging Settings (page 41) Airplane Mode (page 43) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 43) Phone Setup Options (page 45) Security Settings (page 46) Personalizing Your Phone To change the Screen Saver: Press...
Page 46: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. can be downloaded right to your Downloaded Ringers phone. include a variety of standard Preprogrammed Ringers ringer types and familiar music.
Page 47 When the download is finished, select an option to continue: Listen to listen to the ringer. to assign the ringer to a call or message Set As type or to a specific contact. Shop to browse for other items to download. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Press >...
Page 48: Silence All
Using the navigation key, choose a volume level and press You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your phone. Adjusting the Advanced Volume Settings Adjust your phone’s other advanced volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
Page 49: Display Settings
To deactivate Silence All: Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a volume level. Alert Notification Set your phone to alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. Press >...
Page 50: Changing The Clock Display
Changing the Keypad Time Length Select how long the keypad remains backlit after any keypress is made. Press > Settings > Display > Keypad Light Select a time setting and press Select Flip Open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds Note Long keypad settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Page 51: Changing The Text Greeting
Changing the Text Greeting A text greeting is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. Choose the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”) or enter your own custom greeting. Press > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Foregrounds > Greeting Select Sprint Custom...
Page 52: Location Settings
Activating the PowerSave Mode Press > Settings > Display > PowerSave Mode Highlight , and press Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Choose the layout of your phone’s menu. Press Press the left softkey to cycle thru the available menu styles. to view the menu as a grid.
Page 53: Messaging Settings
To enable your phone’s Location feature: Press > Settings > More... > Location Location disclaimer will be displayed.) Read the disclaimer and press Highlight and press When you turn the Location feature on, the phone displays the icon. When you turn Location off, the phone displays the icon.
Page 54 Managing Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages to help make sending text messages easier. Customize or delete these messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at” to suit your needs, or add your own messages to the list. To edit or delete a preset message: Press >...
Page 55: Airplane Mode
VoiceSMS Options These settings allow you to configure the settings that are used when sending SMS Voice messages to others. These options include: - allows you to turn the speakerphone Speakerphone on or off for hearing SMS Voice messages. - allows you to enter the name that will be From Name displayed to the recipient of an SMS Voice message.
Page 56 Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/ mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press > Settings > More... > Accessibility > TTY (An informational message will be Options.
Page 57: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Shortcuts Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key to the assigned direction in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts. Press > Settings > More... > Navigation Keys access the Shortcuts menu.
Page 58: Security Settings
Auto Answer Mode Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. Press > Settings > More... > Call Setup > Auto Answer Highlight an option and press to disable Auto-Answer. to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately).
Page 59 Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number. If this doesn’t work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 . Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer...
Page 60: Special Numbers
Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 61: Resetting Your Phone Settings
to reset the phone to its factory Reset Phone settings and erase all data. Select to confirm the deletion. Resetting Your Phone Settings Resetting the default settings restores all the default settings to your phone without deleting any data you have entered, such as entries to your Contacts list.
Page 62 To disable data services: Press > Settings > More... > Data > On/Off Read the onscreen message and select (left softkey) > Disable Vision to sign out and deactivate data. To enable data services: Press > Settings > More... > Data > On/Off Select either Connect Always Auto-connect >...
Page 63: 2C. History
2C. History Viewing History (page 51) History Options (page 52) Making a Call From History (page 52) Saving a Number From History (page 52) Erasing History (page 53) Viewing History History is a list of the last 50 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed (five per entry), accepted, or missed.
Page 64: History Options
History Options Highlight a History entry from the Recent History screen and press to display the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). Press , highlight an entry from the >...
Page 65: Erasing History
Select to create a new Contacts entry New Contact for the number or Existing Contact number to an existing entry. Highlight a label (such as Mobile , or ) and press Other Use the keypad to type in the new entry name. –...
Page 66: 2D. Contacts
2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 54) Saving a Phone Number (page 55) Contacts Entry Options (page 55) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 56) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 57) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 57) Deleting a Contact (page 57) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 57) Adding a New Group (page 59)
Page 67: Saving A Phone Number
After saving the number, your phone displays the new entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 55.) ICE – In Case of Emergency To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in your phone’s Contacts list.
Page 68: Editing A Contacts Entry
To access a Contacts entry’s options: Highlight an entry and press . Highlight an option and press > Edit Contact to edit the image associated with the <Add Photo> contact entry. <Contact Name> to edit the contact entry name. to edit the entry phone number. <Current Number>...
Page 69: Adding A Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry Highlight a Contacts entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 55.) Press (right softkey) Options > Edit Contact > [Add Number] Enter the new phone number and press Highlight a label for the number ( Work Pager Other...
Page 70: Finding Speed Dial Numbers
To assign a speed dial number to a new phone number: Add a phone number to a new or to an existing Contacts entry. (See “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 54 or “Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 57.) Highlight the recently added number and press (right softkey) Options...
Page 71: Adding A New Group
Adding a New Group Groups allow you to communicate simultaneously by sending out a broadcast text message to every member of a current group. Press > Contacts Press (right softkey) Options > New Group new Group category. Read the onscreen information and press (left softkey).
Page 72: Assigning A Picture To An Entry
Assigning a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. Display a Contacts entry information and press (right softkey) Options > Edit Contact Highlight the current image or picture type and press (right softkey) to display the Photo ID menu.
Page 73: Secret Contacts Entries
Finding Group Entries Press and scroll through the group > Contacts titles. These group entries are listed alphabetically and are associated to a different onscreen icon than individual Contacts. To display which Contacts entries belong to a select group, highlight the group entry and press To dial an entry’s phone number, select the entry and press Secret Contacts Entries...
Page 74: Wireless Backup
Press (right softkey) Options select an available service, such as Account Information Sprint Customer Service (Sprint 411), Directory Assistance Bill Sprint Voice Command, Voicemail Information Non-Emergency Services Carrier Repair Service TRS Relay for TTY You Dig To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: –...
Page 75 Each time you edit Contacts on your phone, they are backed up at www.wirelessbackup.sprint.com . To deactivate the wireless backup service: Press > Settings > More... > Wireless Backup > Unsubscribe . (A message is displayed.) Follow the onscreen instructions to unsubscribe from the wireless backup service.
Page 76: 2E. Calendar And Tools
2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar (page 64) Alarm Clock (page 68) Memo Pad (page 69) Calculator (page 70) Tip Calculator (page 70) World Time (page 70) Updating Your Phone (page 70) Updating the PRL (page 71) 2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps you organize your time and...
Page 77: Viewing Events
Highlight a recurrence cycle for the event: Select Once Daily Weekly Monthly Highlight the ringer field and press Highlight a ringer category and then a ringer and press Select a Start and End time for the event by highlighting the time field and pressing Using your keypad or navigation key, set the start and end times for the event and press Change the AM/PM entry by pressing...
Page 78: Editing An Event
To display an event’s details, highlight it and press Going to the Current Day’s Calendar Menu Press > Calendar > Today Editing an Event Press > Calendar > Scheduler Highlight the day containing the previously created event and press . (Days containing an event are indicated within a red box.) Highlight the event from the and press...
Page 79: Erasing All Events
Erasing All Events Press > Calendar > Scheduler > Options > Delete Highlight to erase all events or the calendar view and press Managing the Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Press >...
Page 80: Alarm Clock
Enter the countdown name using the keypad and press (left softkey). Next Select a time by highlighting the Using your keypad and/or navigation key, enter the time of the countdown. Change the AM/PM entry by pressing (right softkey). Select a date by highlighting the Using the keypad, enter the date of the countdown.
Page 81: Memo Pad
Memo Pad Your phone comes with a notepad that you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press > Tools > Memo Pad. Note If there are no memos saved, (None) appears on the screen.
Page 82: Calculator
Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. Press > Tools > Calculator Enter numbers using your keypad. Press to enter decimal points. Press (right softkey) to clear all numbers. Clear Press for the total. Tip Calculator Press > Tools > Tip Calculator Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill amount and tip percentage.
Page 83: Updating The Prl
Follow the onscreen instructions. (Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the upgrade.) Updating the PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically.
Page 84: 2F. Voice Services
2F. Voice Services Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 72) Managing Voice Memos (page 74) Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
Page 85: Send A Text Message
Making a Voice Call With ASR Press and hold If you hear “Say a name or shortcut,” say “ .” Name Highlight the contact name then their number and press Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial Choices Lists You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number, without displaying a choice list.
Page 86: Managing Voice Memos
If you hear “Say a name or shortcut,” say “ Select a Contacts entry and press (left softkey). Select and follow the onscreen Text Message prompts to send a new message. For more information, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page Look Up a Contacts Entry Look up and display contact information for any person stored in your Contacts list by saying “...
Page 87: Deleting Voice Memos
To end the recording of your conversation: To pause the recording, press To resume the recording, press softkey). – or – To finish recording, press Finish Note A total of 10 one-minute memos can be recorded and saved. Playing Voice Memos Press >...
Page 88 Editing a Voice Memo Caption By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a sequential file name which consists of the date (Month_Day) followed by the memo number. For example, two memos recorded on February 2, 2009, would be listed as: Feb_02_x1 and Feb_02_x2. These file names (captions) can be changed.
Page 89: Section 3: Sprint Service
Section 3 Sprint Service...
Page 90: Sprint Service: The Basics
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Voicemail (page 78) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 81) SMS Voice Messaging (page 83) Caller ID (page 85) Call Waiting (page 85) Making a Three-Way Call (page 85) Call Forwarding (page 86) Roaming (page 87) Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or...
Page 91: New Voicemail Message Alerts
New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: Press and hold To display your Missed Log: Press > Missed Alerts Note When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 92: Clearing The Message Icon
Using Another Phone to Access Messages Dial your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press Enter your passcode. When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the header.
Page 93: Text Messaging (Sms)
Text Messaging (SMS) With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen. In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “Where are you?”...
Page 94: Accessing Text Messages
Press (left softkey) when you have finished Continue entering recipients. (You may include up to 10 recipients per message.) Enter a message, use the preset messages or emoticons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. (See “Entering Text” on page 27.) Use the (right softkey) to select a Options...
Page 95: Sms Voice Messaging
Preset Messages Preset messages make it easy to compose text messages. To add or edit preset messages: Press > Messages > Settings > Preset Messages Press (right softkey) Options > Add New – or – Highlight a message and press –...
Page 96: Accessing Sms Voice Messages
Highlight the message you want to play and press . (To display the message options, press [right softkey].) Options Composing SMS Voice Messages Press > Messages > VoiceSMS. Select (right softkey) Options Select an existing Contact and press – or – Press (right softkey) to manually enter New Addr...
Page 97: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering 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. To block your phone number from being displayed when you make a call: Press Enter the number you want to call.
Page 98: Call Forwarding
Choose the second number by selecting one of the following: to select a recipient from your Contacts Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address). to select a number from your Recent Recent History History entries.
Page 99: Roaming
Roaming Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide Network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text –...
Page 100: Setting Roam Mode
Setting Roam Mode 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 two different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience. Press >...
Page 101: Data Roam Guard
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and press Press to confirm the Roaming rate notification and complete the call. To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press .
Page 102: 3B. Web And Data Services
3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 90) Accessing Messaging (page 95) Downloading Games, Ringers and More (page 95) Exploring the Web (page 98) Data Services FAQs (page 102) Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.
Page 103: Launching A Web Connection
Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. Press > Settings > More... > Data > Update Data . (To cancel, press Profile Cancel before completing the update.)
Page 104: Data Connection Status And Indicators
While connecting, an animation and a “Connecting” message may be displayed. To change the default launch page to the last page you viewed, press Menu (right softkey) > Mark this page and select the Set this as my homepage , select Save and press OK .
Page 105: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkeys directly below the phone’s display screen.
Page 106 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up and down. To scroll page by page through Web sites: Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.
Page 107: Accessing Messaging
Accessing Messaging You can send and receive email messages, instant messages, and text messages and participate in Web-based chat rooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide Network. Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Data services gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone.
Page 108 To access the download menus from the Web browser: From the SprintWeb home page, select Select Call Tones, Games Ringers to go to the corresponding download Applications menu. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 93.) Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways:...
Page 109 Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded Use/Run/View item (or to start, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Note With Ringtones, the Listen option is available.
Page 110: Exploring The Web
Select an option to continue: Select (left softkey) to assign the Use/Run/View downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select to assign a ringer or screen saver to Set as...
Page 111: Using The Browser Menu
In addition to the features already covered in this section, the home page offers access to these colorful, graphically rich Web categories, including Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Money, Travel, Shopping, , as well as useful management options including Tools My Account Search Many sites are available under more than one menu –...
Page 112 Provides information about the current page Page Info. such as Web address and page size. Browser Options. Displays additional options: Lets you configure and manage your Setting. browser settings: My hompage Preference Displays the URL (Web site address) of Show URL. the site you’re currently viewing.
Page 113 Press (right softkey). Options Highlight and press Set as homepage From the “Would you like to replace your homepage?”, select (left softkey) or softkey). Deleting a Bookmark Press (right softkey) to open the browser Menu menu. Highlight and press My Bookmarks Select a bookmark and press .
Page 114: Data Services Faqs
Select Browser Options > Restart Browser press Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data service? Your user name (for example, will be displayed when you access > Phone Info > Phone Number How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
Page 115: Section 4: Safety And Warranty
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 116: Important Safety Information
Failure to Note For the best care of your device, only Sprint-authorized or Samsung-authorized personnel should service your device and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Page 117: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
Page 118: Using Your Phone With A Hearing
Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Samsung SPH-M240 has an M4 and T4 rating .
Page 119 These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device.
Page 120: Caring For The Battery
Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. 4A. Important Safety Information They’re also available at www.sprint.com —...
Page 121: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
Special Note : Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 122: Fcc Notice
SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-M240 are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) : Head: 0.867 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.894 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) : Head: 0.683 W/kg;...
Page 123: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-M240 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc. and is covered by U.S.
Page 124: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 113) Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit call Sprint Customer Service at 4B.
Page 125: Manufacturer's Warranty
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 126 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 127 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. End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT.
Page 128 Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
Page 129 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
Page 130 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
Page 131 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 133: Index
Index Abbreviated Dialing 26, 46 ABC mode 29 Activation 3 Airplane Mode 43 Alarm Clock 68 Alert Notification 37 Alpha mode 29 Answering Calls 20 Applications Downloading 95 Audio Prompts 73 Automatic Speech Recognition 72–74 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 72 Backlight 37 Battery 14–17 Capacity 14...
Page 134 Data Disable 50 Enable 50 Data Roam Guard 89 Data Services 90–102 Chat 95 Enabling and Disabling 49 FAQs 102 Home Page 91 Launching the Web 91 Password 4 Security Features 49 User Name 90 Default Settings 48 Dialing Font Changing 40 Dialing Options 19 Disable Vision 50...
Page 135 Games Buying and Downloading 95 Headset 46 Hide Secret 61 History 51–53 Erasing 53 Making a Call 52 Saving a Number 52 In-Call Options 22 Incoming and Outgoing Calls Changing Image 39 Internet - See Web 98 Key Functions 9 Key Tone 37 Tone Length 37 Tone Type 37...
Page 136 With Pauses 25 Phone Settings 33–50 Airplane Mode 43 Auto-Answer Mode 46 Call Answer Mode 45 Call Setup 45 Default 49 Display Settings 37–40 Language 40 Location Settings 40 Messaging Settings 41–43 Sound Settings 34–37 TTY Use 43 Phone Updates 70 Plus Code Dialing 26 PowerSave Mode 40 Preferred Roaming List 71...
Page 137 Dialing Sprint Services 61 Operator Services 6 Sprint 411 5 Symbol 28 T9(English) 28 Task List 67 Creating 67 Managing 67 Text Entry see Entering Text Text Greeting 39 Text Messaging 81 Preset Messages 83 Text Options 28, 31 Three-Way Calling 85 Tip Calculator 70 TTY Use 43 Turning Your Phone On and...

Samsung M240 User Manual

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

1A. Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

2A. Phone Basics

2B. Settings

2C. History

2D. Contacts

2E. Calendar and Tools

2F. Voice Services

Section 3: Sprint Service

Sprint Service: the Basics

3B. Web and Data Services

Section 4: Safety and Warranty

Information

Important Safety Information

4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Samsung M240

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