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Introduction This Phone User Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS® Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS 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 phone and service.
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 34. Press Menu/OK ( OPTION (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style 1: Grid Black CALL HISTORY 1: Outgoing Calls 2: Incoming Calls...
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3: Saved Mail 2: My Content Manager Games 4: Get Diner Dash 6: PAC-MAN/Ms. PAC-MAN DEMO 2: My Content Manager Themes 4: Samsung 2: My Content Manager Ringers 2: My Content Manager Screen Savers 2: My Content Manager Applications 4: Power View 5: TeleNav Navigator Trial 2: My Content Manager IM &...
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4: VoiceSMS 5: IM & Email 1: Yahoo! Mail download 3: PCS Mail 5:MSN 7: Other 6: Chat & Dating 7: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 8: Premium Msg 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now.
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2: Text Message 1: Save in Outbox (Yes/No) 3: Call Back # (None/xxxxxxxxxx/Other)4: Edit Signature (On/Off) 3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speakerphone (On/Off) TOOLS 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 1: Phone 3: Format Memory Card 4: Memory Info. 1: ALL 3: Card 2: Voice Service...
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PICTURES 1: Camera Press the right softkey to view the following options: 1: Self timer 1: Off 2: Multi shot 1: Series Shot 2: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 4: Click 7: Fish 10: Screen 2: Color Tones 1: None 4: Sepia 3: Controls...
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4: Shutter Sound 1: Off 4: Sound3 5: View Mode 1: Full Screen 6: Status Bar 1: Show 7: Memory Info 5: Launch 1: Review Pictures 2: Camcorder 1: Video Mail 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey to view the following options: 1: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: Color Tones...
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5: Review Album 6: Camera Mode 3: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 3: Saved Mail 4: My Albums 1: In Phone 3: Online Albums 5: Order Prints 6: PictBridge Print 7: Settings and Info 1: Auto Save to 1: Phone 2: Status Bar (On/Off) 3: Account Info 4: View Mode 1: Wide Screen...
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4: Sprint Operator 2: Image Gallery 02 5: Image Gallery 05 2: Videos 2: Memory Card 2: Analog Clock 3: Calendar 2: Samsung 2: Grid White 3: List Black 2: Rainbow 2: Normal 3: Image Gallery 03 6: Image Gallery 06...
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3: Post it 4: LED 6: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 1: In Phone 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 1: In Phone 7: Greeting 1: Sprint 2: Custom...
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4: Display Candidate (Display On/Display Off) 5: Prediction Start 1: 3rd letters 6: Dual Language 1: None 7: Auto-Space (On/Off) 8: Help 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 1: Ringer Off 4: Always Vibrate 2: Advanced 1: Text Messages 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Picture Mail 1: Use Ringer Volume 3: Voice Mail...
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2: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig.
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6: Default Settings (Yes/No) 7: Reset Favorites (Yes/No) 8: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 9: Lock Services 1: Voice (Lock/Unlock) 7: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Call Guard 1: On 3: Data Roam Guard 1: Always Ask 8: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Inbox 4: Send VoiceSMS...
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4: Right Key 1: Inbox 4: Send VoiceSMS 7: Voice Memo 10: Voice Service 13: Display 16: Media Player 9: Others 1: Call Setup 1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off) 2: Contacts Match (On/Off) 3: Restriction 1: Allow all 4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) 1: Yes...
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*: Bluetooth 1: Enable (On/Off) 2: Visibility 1: Always visible 3: Device name 4: Exchange FTP Folder 1: Phone 5: Device Info IN USE MENU Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: 1: Speaker On 4: Messaging 7: Voice Memo 2: Visible for 3min 3: Hidden 2: Memory card...
Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it.
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Note: Before gaining access to your voicemail, it is necessary to activate your phone.
198 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password With your M610 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision password. This optional password may be used to authorize the purchase of Premium Services content and to also protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
Getting Help Visit www.sprint.com You can go online to: Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS service plan). Learn more about Sprint Power Vision products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more. Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online billing and automatic payment.
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Receiving Automated Billing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to billing information on your Sprint PCS account. This information includes: balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle.
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Sprint Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Phone Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Using a microSD Memory Card with Your Phone Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text...
Key Functions Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
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Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In the text entry mode, press this key to change the capitalization mode. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are located (for instance, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).
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Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to connect a power cable and optional accessories such as a USB cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. Press Up to access Messaging.
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings Indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active.
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Indicates that your phone is in Web security mode. Indicates that your phone is in a roaming area. Indicates that your phone is using a microSD memory card. Indicates that you have new voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting.
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Indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message. Indicates that your message is locked. Indicates that the TTY option is on. Indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. Indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked.
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Indicates that the camera is enabled. Indicates that the camcorder is enabled. Indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture. Indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.
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Indicates that media has been uploaded to an online album or folder. Indicates that voice captioning is enabled. This indicates that audio is currently being recorded. Indicates that Bluetooth technology is active. Indicates that Bluetooth device is connected. Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and whether you’re operating in digital mode.
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The M610 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides...
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The Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries, with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 107). The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 117). The Phone as Modem feature lets you use your phone as a modem to connect your laptop or desktop computer to the Internet anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and release Once your phone is on, it may display a “Looking for Service” screen, which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal.
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Pull down on the release button (located on the back of the phone). Lift up under one of the removal slots located on either side of the phone. Removal Slots Carefully remove the battery cover from the phone. Section 2A: Phone Basics Release Button...
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Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the gold contacts. Gold Contact Pins Gently press down on the battery until it snaps into place. Insert the battery cover alignment tabs into the phone as shown below.
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Removing the Battery To remove the Li-Ion battery: Follow steps 1–3 from “Installing the Battery” on page Grip the battery at the bottom and pull it up and out at a 45-degree angle. Caution! Be careful not to damage the contact pins during this process.
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Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Tip: It is recommended that you charge your battery for at least six hours before first using your phone. This guarantees you begin using your phone with a fully charged battery.
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Front Panel The battery charge state (charged/charging) is reflected on both the Front Panel LCD and on the phone’s Display screen. Three bars on the battery icon ( UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements.
Using a microSD Memory Card with Your Phone microSD Memory Card Your phone is capable of supporting an optional memory storage media known as a microSD™ memory card (TransFlash™ card). This card is the newest standard of flash memory specifically designed for use with ultra-small mobile phones and other devices.
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Carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click indicating the card is securely installed. Note: To remove the card, once it has been inserted, firmly push the end of the card into the phone and release—the card should pop out.
Navigating Through Phone Menus The Navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the Navigation key up or down.
Note: To select Menu, press the Menu key. To select menu options (such as Settings, above), highlight the option and press OK . (If the menu options are numbered, you may also select an option simply by pressing the corresponding number key.) Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press...
Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located along the bottom portion of your phone.
Making Calls Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number and press , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. (1) Send Msg allows you to send text or SMS Voice messages, Picture Mail, or a handwritten message, with attachments, to the number being dialed.
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your 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, your phone’s GPS feature begins to gather the information necessary to calculate your approximate location.
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(4) Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options. (5) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the same time. (For more information, see “Making a Three-Way Call” on page 214.) (6) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming, Missed, and Recent calls.
End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey ( displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts (see below).
Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved into the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen.
To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone number you entered, highlight the entry and press To dial the number, 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.
Press and select New Entry – or – Press Options ( number in your Contacts. Note When dialing a number with a hard pause, press the Talk key 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).
Dialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Find. Shortcut: Press Contacts (right softkey) to list entries. Highlight the entry you want to call and press – or – To dial another number from the entry, highlight the name and press wish to call and press Using Speed Dialing...
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To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99: Press the first digit. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the name and number of the speed dial.
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). Tip: If the character modes do not appear after pressing the right softkey, try entering a single character in the entry field and...
Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 54). Text Options to configure text features such as Auto-Capital, Used word Dic., Display Cand., Prediction Start, Dual Language, and Auto-Space (see page 55). Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization ( Abc Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by pressing...
Note: Since the T9 prediction listing starts at three letters, when working with two letters, use the (0) key to begin cycling through possible two-letter choices. If, as an example, you type the word the word to the next possible word choice, which is Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Alpha mode (See “Selecting a Character Input...
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By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Characters scroll in the following order (lowercase characters shown in parentheses): .
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter symbols: Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 50.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
Setting Text Options 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 those commonly entered words for you. To specify text options: Select the Text Options mode and then use your Navigation key to scroll down the list and activate the...
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When you have completed making your changes to these options, press Close ( ) to go back to the previous screen. Section 2A: Phone Basics...
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Updating Phone Software Phone Setup Options Call Setup Options Customizing the User Interface Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
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. Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music.
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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Content and press then displayed.) Use your Navigation key ( of available ringers.
Selecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for the roam ringer: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer. Select Normal or Distinctive and press Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press.
Selecting a Key Tone Length The key tone length allows you to choose between short or long tones when pressing a key. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To set the key tone length: Select Menu >...
To adjust your phone’s other volume settings: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume > Advanced. Select Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App. Volume > Sound and press Using the Navigation key, select either Use Ringer Volume or Separate Volume.
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Select Menu >...
Choose the desired image and press Assign ( To set the theme on the main LCD screen: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Set Theme. Select Sprint or Samsung and press Accept the new theme by pressing Continue ( Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Select Preset Images, My Content, or My Albums and press Changing the Brightness You can adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. To adjust the display’s brightness: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Brightness. Press your Navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and press Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on...
Changing the Dialing Font This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when dialing phone numbers. Alternative Dialing Fonts In addition to the normal display font, your phone also includes three display fonts called Feather, Post it, and LED. These fonts display graphical representations onscreen when dialing.
To change the dialing font size: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Basic > Size and press Select Large, Normal, or Small and press Changing the Foreground Choose whether you want your phone’s clock or calendar to be displayed onscreen in analog mode, digital mode, or showing the time and date.
Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to...
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Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Auto-Erase.
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Managing Preset Messages Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs.
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Text Message Settings Text Message settings allow you to configure the options associated with the text messages sent from your phone. These options include: Save in Outbox - allows you to save a copy of a sent message in your outbox. Priority - allows you to set a priority level of Normal or Urgent for text messages.
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To set up your signature: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text Message > Edit Signature. Select On or Off and press If on is selected, enter you signature using the keypad and press Done ( Voice SMS Options These settings allow you to configure the settings that are used when sending SMS Voice messages to others.
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (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 phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
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.
Phone Setup Options Favorites Your phone offers you the option of assigning favorite or often-used functions. Selecting Favorites ( mode will launch your personal favorite list. To assign your shortcut key: Select Favorites ( Select the desired location using your Navigation key. Select Options ( Press the Navigation key up or down to highlight the desired function and press...
Call Setup Options Call setup options allow you to set up the following options: Abbrev. Dial (Abbreviated Dialing) allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. Contacts Match allows you to turn the contacts matching feature on or off.
Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed. Note: If there is more than one Contacts entry that matches the last four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call.
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Restriction Allows you to restrict outgoing calls by selecting one of the following options: Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made (no restrictions). Contacts Only to allow outgoing calls to only those numbers saved in the Contacts list. Special# Only to allow outgoing calls to only the numbers set up in the special numbers list.
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone: by pressing simply opening the phone. To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key.
To change the display themes: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Set Theme. Select Sprint, Samsung, or any of the other available downloaded themes, and press Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings or press Go (...
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Lock Services Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing My Content Erasing Pic/Video Erasing Voice Memos Erasing Messages Resetting Your Default Settings Resetting Your Favorites Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security...
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or wireless phone...
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press , or Enter your lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers”...
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Change Lock. Enter your new lock code and press Re-enter your new lock code and press Lock Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision...
Locking Sprint Power Vision Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Lock Services and press Select Power Vision and press Select Lock and press Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.”...
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts list. To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase >...
Erasing Pic/Video You can use your phone’s Security menu to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all pictures/videos stored in the phone. To erase all pictures and videos: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code.
Erasing Messages You can use your phone’s Security menu to erase all messages stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all messages stored in the phone. To erase all messages: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase >...
Resetting Your Favorites Resetting the favorites restores only the factory default favorite settings installed when the phone was shipped. To reset favorites: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Favorites and press If you are certain that you would like to restore all the factory favorite settings, select Yes and press Resetting Your Phone...
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging.
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band M610 by Samsung works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented...
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Whenever you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended time.
Setting Your Phone’s 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. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your digital dual-band phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Select Menu >...
Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Using Data Roam Guard Data Roam Guard asks you whether you want to roam off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Data Roam Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you access data during roaming. (This additional step is not required while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.) To turn Data Roam Guard on or off:...
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From the Call History Saving a Phone Number From the Call History Prepending a Phone Number From the Call History Erasing the Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls.
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press details of the selected call. This feature displays 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).
Making a Call From the Call History To place a call from the Call History: Select Menu > Call History. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press Use your Navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified...
Saving a Phone Number From the Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press Use your Navigation key to select the desired entry and select Options (...
Prepending a Phone Number From the Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: Select Menu >...
Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your...
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone’s Contacts list can store up to 500 entries and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Shortcut: Enter the phone number in standby mode and press OK .
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your Navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. –...
Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options: Select Menu > Contacts > Find. Highlight the entry and press Options ( Highlight one of the options listed below and press [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. [Contact Name] to edit the entry name.
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 109) and press Press Options ( Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number, and press Select a label for the number and press Press Done (...
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 48. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display a Contacts entry (see see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 109) and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. Press Options ( Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and press Press Done (...
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 58.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries”...
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Select Menu > Contacts > Services. Select Account Info, Customer Service, Dir Assist, Sprint Operator, or Sprint Voice Command. Press to place the call.
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. Using your Navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Tip: Press the Navigation key up or down to scroll by week...
Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the Navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a time for the event by highlighting the Start time.
Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Select Menu >...
Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. Using your Navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted.
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Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the Navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting the Repeat field.
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Mass Storage The mass storage feature allows you to connect a USB data cable from your phone to a PC, manage your files using the file manager, and check the available memory information.
To connect the phone to a PC: Plug one end of the USB cable into your Power/Accessory Interface Connector located on the side of the phone. Connect the other end of the cable to your PC. Select Menu > Tools > Mass Storage > Connect to PC. Note: This procedure requires that a compatible memory card be installed into the phone prior to connection with the PC.
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Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Add New ( Enter the task name using the keypad and press press Next (...
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed.
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Using Call <Name or #> Using Send Email <Name> Using Send Text <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> Managing Voice Memos Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command (see page 217), built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature.
Voice Launch Voice Launch allows you to configure how to launch Voice-Activated dialing. To access voice launch: Press Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Voice Launch and press Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press Using Call <Name or #>...
If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.” If the name is recognized and there is only one number for the name, your phone immediately places the call.
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Adapting Digit Dial Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker-independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
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To adapt Digit Dial to your voice: Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Digit Dialing and press Select Adapt Digits and press displays the first digit sequence.) Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks “Did the recording sound OK?”) If the recording is acceptable (no mistakes and no background noises), say “Yes.”...
Note: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the halfway point. Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Menu >...
Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists You can customize whether the Voice Recognition feature displays either a list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: Menu >...
Using Send Email <Name> With a single voice command you can launch the email message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the email message. An email address must be associated with a Contacts entry. If there is no email address registered, the screen will prompt you to add a new email address to the Contacts entry.
Using Send Text <Name> With a single voice command you can launch the text message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the message. (See “Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command” on page 218.) To launch a text message: Press and hold Say “Send Text”...
Using Lookup <Name> You can look up and display contact information for any person stored in your Contacts list by saying “Lookup,” followed by the name. (See “Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command” on page 218.) To use Lookup <Name>: Press and hold Say “Lookup John Smith.”...
Using Check <Item> You can have the phone play back and display information about its current state, including its phone number, current signal strength, network coverage, and battery level. (See “Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command” on page 218.) To see and hear status information: Press and hold Say “Check”...
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For example, say “Check Status.” The phone responds by playing back and displaying the message “Battery…Low.” You can also say “Check” by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. Battery Coverage Signal Strength Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services High - Number of bars displayed in the battery icon is 3.
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo > Record. Begin recording after the prompt.
Reviewing Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. Select Review and press of saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review.
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Editing the Caption of a Voice Memo 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, 2 memos recorded on October 10th 2006 would be listed as: Oct_10x1 and Octx2.
Using the Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Recording Videos Storing Videos Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Printing Pictures Using PictBridge Settings and Info Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full- color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture with the phone open: Press Menu > Pictures > Camera. (Additional camera options are available through the camera mode Options menu.
Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to delete the picture you just took. Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone. Post to Service to upload your image to a third party online service.
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Fun Tools to select from the following options: Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame to decorate your picture (Off, Mirror, Birthday, Click, Pet, Night, Fish, Stones, Stars, Screen, or Beans). (The default setting is Off). Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for the picture (None, Monochrome, Negative, Sepia, Green, or Aqua).
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Setting the Camera Self-timer To activate the self-timer: From camera mode, select Options ( Select Self timer and press Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 sec or 10 sec) and press is Off.) Press Capture ( timer.
To use the zoom: From camera mode, press the Navigation key left to zoom out and right to zoom in. It may take several presses to get the desired zoom. Press Capture ( automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: From camera mode, select Options (...
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Memory Info provides an onscreen dialog which provides memory and picture information about the selected storage destination for the images. The information in this screen consists of: Total - Total available memory (in MB) on the media. (This can be either the phone’s on-board memory or the optional microSD Memory Card.) Used - Amount of memory space (in MB) currently used.
Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Image Saved/Remaining Battery Menu Bar Indicator Status Bar Display Image Crosshairs Camera Capture Options Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera...
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There are three storage locations that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone Memory Card Online Albums In Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder.
In Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press Options ) to display the following options: Send to send an image to another user using picture mail. Upload to upload pictures from the In Phone folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( ).
Memory Card Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder. Alternatively you can save pictures to your Memory Card folder. From the Memory Card folder, you can view all the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your Memory Card folder, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Pic- ture Mail Web site ( and access additional picture options.
Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to erase the image or selected images. Copy/Move to copy or move an image or video to the In Phone Folder. Detail/Edit to attach a text caption or view the media information associated with the image.
Online Albums Options When you are viewing the Online Albums folder, press Options ( ) to display the following options: Send to send an image to another user using picture mail. Print.. to print an image by mail, at a retail outlet, or by using a PictBridge or Bluetooth connection.
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. Select Video Mail or Long Video and press Note: Video Mail can be at most 30 seconds in length, but the length of a Long Video is dependent on both the quality...
Erase to delete the video. Post to Service to upload the video to your Picture Mail account. Camcorder to return to camcorder mode. Review Album to review all pictures and videos saved in the In Phone folder. Video Mode Options When the phone is open and in camcorder mode, press to display additional camcorder options: Self-Timer to activate the camera’s timer.
Setting the Camcorder Self-timer The self-timer function operates the same as it does in Camera mode. (See “Setting the Camera Self-timer” on page 149.) Selecting Video Settings To select your camcorder settings: From camcorder mode, select Options ( Highlight Settings and press From each of the following options, make your selection and press Quality to select the video quality setting (Fine,...
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Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS Picture Mail, you will be prompted to establish an account via the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. (See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password” on page 162.) Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera...
Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share your picture with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to 25 people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers.
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Enter your wireless phone number (without dashes) in the Sprint Phone Number field. Click the No, I’m a first time user button. Click the Sign on button. The system will then send a system-generated password to your phone, which you will use to activate Picture Mail on your phone (step 9).
Please wait while the system connects to the site and confirms your account information. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder To send pictures from the In Phone folder: Press Menu >...
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If you wish to include a text message, scroll to Text and select Add ( (or press Options [ Recent Msg) and select Next ( (See “Entering Text” on page 50.) If you wish to include an audio message with the picture, highlight the box next to Audio and select Record ( ).
Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail. Select a contact or enter a mobile number or an email address using the keypad and select OK ( Enter additional recipients or select Next ( continue.
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at (see “In Phone Folder Options” on page 154), you picturemail can use your computer to manage your pictures.
Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail page 154 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Select Menu >...
Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums (Thumbnail pictures will be displayed.) Select In Phone and press Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Options ( Select Upload and choose My Albums or My Uploads and press Select Continue ( Downloading Your Online Pictures...
Incoming Calls to download a picture and assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID. Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone Select a picture from your online Picture Mail (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 168.) Select Options ( To select an option, highlight it and press Copy/Move to copy or move pictures to a selected...
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To access your Online Albums options from your phone: Display the album list in the Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail menu. (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 168.) Use your Navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). Select Options ( To select an option, highlight it and press Send to send the album through the...
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) that enables a range of digital photo solutions, including direct photo printing from a digital camera to a printer without the need for a PC.
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Press the Navigation key down to select Type. Press the Navigation key left or right to select one of the following: Standard: prints the standard image. Index: prints the index information Note: These options may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities.
Settings and Info The Settings and Info menu allows you to configure where pictures or videos are saved, view your account information, or set the view to portrait or landscape mode. To access the Settings and Info menu: Select Menu > Pictures > Settings and Info. Select one of the following options and press Auto Save to allows you to choose between Phone and Memory Card as the default location to save...
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player In This Section Your Multimedia Channel Options Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel Listings Playing a Video or Audio Clip Multimedia FAQs Your phone’s built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone’s display. It’s a great way to stay up-to-date with news, weather, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos –...
Your Multimedia Channel Options Sprint TV offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options.
Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel Listings It’s easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings from your phone’s main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: Select Menu > Media Player. Channel Listing: These include the complimentary Previews channel that Sprint provides, as well as any available individual channels for which you have purchased access.
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: Select Menu > Media Player. Use your keypad to enter a channel number (or use your Navigation key to scroll to a channel and press Channel Listing: If you have selected a channel that you’ve already signed up for (or if it’s a channel with no monthly fee), you will see a list of available clips.
Multimedia FAQs Will I know if I’m receiving an incoming call while I’m viewing or listening to an audio clip? No. All incoming calls will roll into voicemail while you are playing a clip. If the caller leaves a voicemail, the voicemail icon will appear on the screen.
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After purchasing access to an Available Channel for a monthly fee, do I receive any confirmation? That is, how do I know it has been purchased? The next time you access your media player’s Channel Listings, the purchased channel title and corresponding number will appear in the My Channels section.
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How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it? To cancel your Sprint TV Service, visit sign on to My PCS with your account number and password. From this page you have the ability to cancel the service and/or any Available Channels to which you subscribe.
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices Sending All Contacts Exchange FTP folder Your phone features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth- enabled devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits,...
Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Enable. Highlight On and press To turn Bluetooth off: Select Menu >...
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth Settings: Visibility The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. Select a visibility setting and press Always visible to allow other Bluetooth devices to detect and identify your phone.
Bluetooth Profiles All the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. HSP: Headset Profile – Bluetooth technology connects the phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled headset. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset, instead of the phone.
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A2DP: Advance Audio Distribution Profile–transfers a two-channel stereo audio stream, like music from an MP3 player, to a headset or car radio. AVRCP: Audio Video Remote Control Profile–provides a standard interface to control TVs, hi-fi equipment, etc. to allow a single remote control (or other device) to control all the A/V equipment that a user has access to.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Verify your headset/device is powered and is configured for pairing.
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Waiting for Pairing If you are going to be using a Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile to pair with a PC or PDA, you will need to allow the other device to initiate pairing with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu >...
Sending All Contacts It may be necessary to transfer all contacts to another Bluetooth-enabled device. This may be especially helpful if you are changing phones or would like to give another person all your contacts. To transfer all contacts to another device: Make sure that both devices are set up to send and receive files via a Bluetooth connection.
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Press the Navigation key down to highlight the first Contacts entry. Press box. Continue this process until all contacts are selected. Press Send Contact ( Section 2K: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology to place a check mark in the ), select Yes to confirm, and press...
Exchange FTP folder You can send and receive files between your phone and PC via Bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Note: The PC must support Bluetooth Wireless Technology to transfer files. To transfer files: Make sure that the PC is set up to send and receive files via a Bluetooth connection with a shared directory.
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using SMS Voice Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
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 twice to access the Missed Alerts screen. Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail...
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages...
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Voicemail Menu Key Guide Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Send Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase...
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Personal Options Settings Skip Passcode Autoplay On/Off Playback of Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Callers to Send Numeric Page On/Off Return to Previous Menu Greetings Change Main Personal Greetings Change Recorded Name Create Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call...
Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
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Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS...
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message.
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Options. Press for greetings.
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.
Select Next ( Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.
Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.
Using SMS Voice Messaging In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text messages, your phone is enabled with SMS Voice Messaging. With SMS Voice Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message to other SMS-enabled phones or working email addresses without making a phone call.
Playing an SMS Voice Message To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu: Select Menu > Messaging > VoiceSMS. Highlight the message you want to play and press Press Reply ( message options, press Options [ Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message: Select Menu >...
Accessing SMS Voice Messages To play an SMS Voice message: When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. To reply to an SMS Voice message: From the Voice SMS inbox, press Reply ( Record your reply, then press Send ( Using Caller ID...
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press .
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. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press puts the first caller on hold and dials the second...
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.
Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier –...
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press prompt. After this prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call.
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,”...
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone.
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.
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).
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Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
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 phone 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.
Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers best use. Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use. Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable. M610 phone by Samsung has an M4 rating and Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
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Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for "best use." This is synonymous for T ratings. Sprint Nextel further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that works best with your hearing aid device.
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. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
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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 M610 are: CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.938 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.646 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.09 W/kg;...
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: Sprint Power Vision Phone M610 by Samsung® Serial No.: Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.
Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty 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 and click on the...
(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.
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Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product. What Are the Limits on SAMSUNG’s Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR...
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SOME STATES/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...
Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 214 Abbreviated Dialing 79 Airplane Mode 75 Alarm Clock 121 Answering Calls 39 App. Volume 62 Applications 23 Auto Answer Mode 82 Backlight Change the keypad 65 Changing backlight settings Power Save Mode 65 Battery 26–31 Capacity 26 Charging 30 Installing 27...
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Data Roam Guard 100 Delete Read Messages 71 Dialing Options 38 Display Backlight time 64 Display Language 78 Display Screen 18, 65 Display Themes Changing 83 Downloading Applications 23 Games 23 Ringers 23 Screen Savers 23 Enhanced 911 (E911) 42 Entering Text 50–54 ABC Mode 52 Emoticons 54...
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Phone (Illus.) 14 Phone as Modem 24 Phone Number Displaying 35 Finding 45 With Pauses 46 Phone Settings 57–83 Auto Answer Mode 82 Call Answer Mode 82 Display Settings 64–68 Location Settings 69 Messaging Settings 70–74 Sound Settings 58–63 TTY Use 76–77 PictBridge Printing 172 Picture/Video Erasing 91...
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Sprint Power Vision 23 Chat 23 Email 23 Instant Messaging 23 On Demand 23 Sprint Service Operator Services 9 Sprint TV 176 Storing Pictures 153 T9 Text Input 51 Taking Pictures 146–152 Task List 126 Text Greeting 64 Text Message Settings 73 Text Options 55 Auto Capital 55 Display Candidate 55...
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