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7/26/09

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  • 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...
  • Page 2 Consejo Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita www.sprint.com y haz clic en En Español > Asistencia > Teléfonos y equipos . To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click En Español > Asistencia > Teléfonos y equipos .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2A. Phone Basics ......8 Your Phone ....... . 8 Viewing the Display Screen .
  • Page 4 SMS Voice Messaging ..... 83 Caller ID ....... . . 85 Call Waiting .
  • Page 5 Manufacturer’s Warranty ....113 Index ........121...
  • 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...
  • Page 8: Missed Alerts

    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...
  • 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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 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 1: Auto Answer 2: Abbreviated Dial 3: Call Answer...
  • Page 12 7: Memory Info. 8: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 9: Voice Service Contacts In Use Menu Press OPTIONS (right softkey) during a call to display the following options: 1: Speaker On/Off 2: Save 3: 3-Way Call 4: Contacts 5: Voice Memo...
  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 14: 1A. Setting Up Service

    Press Note Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the...
  • Page 15: Activating Your Phone

    If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint , it is designed to activate account or a new line of service automatically.
  • Page 16: Sprint Account Passwords

    Account Username and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to . (Click www.sprint.com...
  • Page 17: Getting Help

    1-888-211-4727 Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199 Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
  • 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.
  • Page 19: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...
  • Page 20: 2A. Phone Basics

    Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also use the menu to check for and download updates. Press Tools > Update Phone to search for and download available updates.
  • Page 21: Key Functions

    Display Screen to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. scrolls through the phone’s menu...
  • 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

    Status Bar – Service Icons Signal – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger signal.) In Use – Your phone is currently in an active call. No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal. Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the Sprint Nationwide Network.
  • Page 24 (disabled). No sound is made by the phone. 1 Beep – Your phone is set to beep when an incoming call is received. 1 Beep and Vibrate – Your phone is set to beep and vibrate when an incoming call is received.
  • Page 25: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Press and hold for two seconds. Once your phone is on, it will look for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
  • Page 26: Battery And Charger

    Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 6.5 hours of continuous digital talk time. When the battery level is low, the battery icon blinks red and a “Low Battery...
  • 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

    Removing the Battery Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. In a single motion, press down on the cover and slide it towards the lens, then remove the battery from the phone (1 and 2).
  • Page 29: Navigating Through The Menus

    The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. Many menus feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track of your position in the menu. To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key. If...
  • Page 30: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Making and Answering Calls to view the Making Calls Open the phone (see “Your Phone” on page 8) to access the keypad. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press the numbers.)
  • Page 31: Dialing Options

    When making calls off the Sprint Nationwide Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your phone by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 27), using Voice Dial (page 72), using your History listings (page 51), and Voice Services (page 72).
  • Page 32: Answering Calls

    2 seconds without any additional keys being pressed). (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 25.) Answering Calls Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call.
  • 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

    Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
  • Page 35: Saving A Phone Number

    > Speaker Off display. End-of-Call Options After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone displays the phone number and the duration of the call. Press (right softkey) Options your Contacts.
  • Page 36: Finding A Phone Number

    2A. Phone Basics Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts for entries by name. Press (right Options letter or letters of an entry. (The more letters you enter, the more specific the search.) – or – Press , or Work...
  • 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

    Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can use either of the following abbreviated dialing features. 2A. Phone Basics Contacts Match Contacts by entering the last four to six digits of the number. Select an entry and press retrieved number. (See page 46.) Prepend/Abbreviated Dialing six digits (for example, the area code and prefix) to any four or five digits you enter.
  • Page 39: Entering Text

    , and then highlight a number and press Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory. Dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2–9 or two keypresses for locations 10–99.
  • Page 40: Selecting A Text Input Mode

    (Abc > ABC > abc). 2A. Phone Basics Entering Text Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text by pressing keys just to change the text once per letter. T9 Text Input uses an intuitive word database to analyze the letters you enter and create a suitable 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...
  • Page 42: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons And Preset Messages

    7 t u v 8 w x y z 9 To enter “emoticons” (smileys): Select the key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 28.) Unshift Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 28.)
  • Page 43 Used words database of words. allows the phone to display Display Candidate predicted words, either one at a time or as a list. Prediction Start to display possible word candidates after a preset number of characters have been entered. You can choose the feature to begin after the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th letters.
  • 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).
  • Page 45: 2B. Settings

    Phone Setup Options (page 45) Security Settings (page 46) Personalizing Your Phone To change the Screen Saver: Press > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Screen Saver Select Preset Images My Stuff Review images by using your navigation keys to scroll through and view available images.
  • Page 46: Sound Settings

    Press to assign a ringer. Getting New Ringers A wide variety of new ringers is available from the Sprint Digital Lounge, and you can access them right from your phone. (Additional charges may apply, but some are free.) Press >...
  • 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.
  • Page 48: Silence All

    Press to store your new settings. 2B. Settings Vibrate To set your phone to vibrate instead of making any sounds: To set your phone always to vibrate in addition to any ringer settings: , or Text Message Silence All Use Ringer Volume The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off.
  • Page 49: Display Settings

    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.
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Page 52: Location Settings

    Adjust the font properties of the numbers displayed while dialing. Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
  • Page 53: Messaging Settings

    (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 95.) Messaging settings allow you to decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own preset messages.
  • Page 54 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

    Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
  • Page 56 Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital wireless phones. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
  • Page 57: Phone Setup Options

    Note You can continue an active conversation with your party even if the phone is closed (cover slides down) when either Any Key or Talk Key options are selected. Press If Open Folder is selected as a Call Answer option, flipping the phone closed ends the call.
  • Page 58: Security Settings

    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). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto-Answer mode even if you are not present.
  • 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...
  • Page 60: Special Numbers

    “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

    Select Erase/Reset > Reset Phone disclaimer.) Read the disclaimer, press then press If you are then sure you want all data erased and the phone reset to its factory default state, then press Security Features for Data Services and enter...
  • 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...
  • Page 63: 2C. History

    Note History records only calls that occur while the phone is turned on. If a call is received while your phone is turned off, it will not be included in history. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will be included in your phone’s history.
  • Page 64: History Options

    New Group to save the current history entry to a new group. to save the number if it is not already in your Save Contacts. (See “Saving a Number From History” on page 52.) to display the Contact entries’...
  • Page 65: Erasing History

    Highlight a label (such as Mobile , or ) and press Other Use the keypad to type in the new entry name. – or – Highlight an existing Contacts entry and press Make any other selection or entries for this new Contact.
  • Page 66: 2D. Contacts

    Wireless Backup (page 62) 2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 contact entries in total, with each contact entry containing a maximum of seven phone numbers for a total phone book capacity of 3500 numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters.
  • 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

    (See “Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers” on page 57.) to add a phone number to the entry. <Add Number> (See “Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 57.) to add an email address to the entry. <E-mail> to add an Instant Messenger address to the <IM>...
  • Page 69: Adding A Number To A Contacts Entry

    Delete Mobile Home Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in speed dial locations. (For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Speed Dialing” on page 27.) You can assign speed dial numbers when you add a...
  • 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.)
  • Page 71: Adding A New Group

    (left softkey) to assign the selected entries to the new group. Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 34.)
  • Page 72: Assigning A Picture To An Entry

    CONTACTS Scroll through all the entries. – or – Enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as “dav” for “Dave”). (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.) To display an entry, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number,...
  • Page 73: Secret Contacts Entries

    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 Making an entry secret hides its from being displayed.
  • Page 74: Wireless Backup

    Sprint Wireless phone’s browser. The license expires after a set period Sprint of time and you must renew it regularly. As part of the Sprint Operator initial subscription process, the service generates a Community random wireless backup password.
  • Page 75 > Settings > More... > Wireless Backup > View Status Setting the Wireless Backup Alert This feature turns the pop-up alert on or off when a wireless backup update has been completed. Press > Settings > More... > Wireless Backup >...
  • Page 76: 2E. Calendar And Tools

    Your Calendar helps you organize your time and reminds you of important events. Press > Calendar > Scheduler Highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press (right softkey) Options Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler.
  • Page 77: Viewing Events

    Done (left softkey) to save the event. 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. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events:...
  • Page 78: Editing An Event

    Erasing a Single Event tab listing Schedule Done Press > Calendar > Scheduler Highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled are outlined. Press Options > Delete All...
  • Page 79: Erasing All Events

    This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Press > Calendar > Task List Note If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Press Options (right softkey) > Add New –...
  • Page 80: Alarm Clock

    Using the keypad, enter the date of the countdown. Press (left softkey) to save and exit. Done Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. Press > Tools > Alarm Select , or...
  • 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

    Tip Calculator Press > Tools > Tip Calculator Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill amount and tip percentage. (The application instantly calculates the correct tip.) If you’re splitting the check, highlight enter the number of people in your party. (The application calculates and displays an equal split.)
  • 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

    (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. Activating ASR Press and hold 2F.
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Page 87: Deleting Voice Memos

    Press > Tools > Voice Memo Highlight Review and press displays a list 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.
  • 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

    Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
  • Page 91: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    Network. Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area. Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone.
  • Page 92: Clearing The Message Icon

    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

    (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 (such as T9(English), Emoticons or Numbers).
  • Page 95: Sms Voice Messaging

    Edit Note If your account has not been configured to use this service, your phone will not be able to send out this type of message. Playing an SMS Voice Message Press >...
  • Page 96: Accessing Sms Voice Messages

    Press (left softkey) when you have finished Continue selecting and entering recipients. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Start recording after the beep. (You can record up to two minutes.) To finish recording, press Press message. Enter a name to identify yourself and press >...
  • Page 97: Caller Id

    (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.)
  • Page 98: Call Forwarding

    If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
  • Page 99: Roaming

    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 – Digital Roam –...
  • Page 100: Setting Roam Mode

    Call Guard enabled. When enabled, a pop-up is displayed that requires you to press Done (LSK) or wait for 3 seconds for the pop-up to disappear. > Settings > More... > Roaming > Call Guard...
  • Page 101: Data Roam Guard

    Roaming rate notification and complete the call. Note If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls. Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems.
  • Page 102: 3B. Web And Data Services

    Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it. Finding Your User Name If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it on your phone. Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number.
  • 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...
  • Page 104: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    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 . Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed to confirm that you want to connect.
  • 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...
  • 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

    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 (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: displays a selection of featured items. Featured...
  • 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.
  • Page 110: Exploring The Web

    With Web access on your phone, you can browse full- color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores, breaking news, and weather, and shop on your phone anywhere on the Sprint , and Nationwide Network.
  • Page 111: Using The Browser Menu

    Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 93.
  • Page 112 Browser Info. browser. Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press (right softkey) to open the browser Menu menu.
  • Page 113 (left softkey) to remove the bookmark. Delete Note The default homepage (Sprint Vision Home) can not be deleted. Going to a Specific Web Site To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address): Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser menu.
  • 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

    Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
  • Page 117: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To

    # 2 2 2 on your phone. Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 118: Using Your Phone With A Hearing

    Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone, or make calls that increase your Sprint invoice.
  • Page 119 Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use. Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable. Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.
  • Page 120: Caring For The Battery

    In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
  • Page 121: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Sprint-approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 7/16 inch ( 1.5 centimeters ) from your body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 122: Fcc Notice

    Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...
  • Page 123: Owner's Record

    The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-M240 Serial No.:...
  • 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...
  • Page 125: Manufacturer's Warranty

    United States or Canada. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery...
  • Page 126 Product or replace Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer.
  • Page 127 NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 128 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
  • Page 129 Software. 9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk and that the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy and effort is with you. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS"...
  • Page 130 Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. If any provision of this EULA is held to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  • 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

    Recognition (ASR) 72 Backlight 37 Battery 14–17 Capacity 14 Charging 16 Disposal 108 Installing 14 Buying Ringers and Games 95 Calculator 70 Calendar 64–68 Adding Events to Calendar Countdown 67 Editing Events 66 Erasing Events 66 Event Alert Menu 65...
  • Page 134 Web Cookies 48 Web History 48 Erasing Phone Content 48 Event Adding 64 Alert Menu 65 Editing 66 Erasing a Day’s Events 66 Erasing Single Event 66 Going To 66 Viewing 65 Event Alert Menu 65 FCC Notice 110 From Name 43...
  • Page 135 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 Tone Volume 37...
  • Page 136 Silence All 36 Vibrate 36 Roaming 87–89 Call Guard 88 Data Roam Guard 89 Roam Mode 88 Safety Information 104–111 Saving a Phone Number 23, 55 Scheduler 64 Screen Savers Downloading 95 Security 46–50 Data Services 49 Menu 46 Settings 33–50...
  • Page 137 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 Off 13 Unlocking Your Phone 47 Updating Your Phone 70 Vibrate 36 Voice Dialing 73 Voice Memos 74...

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