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9/18/08

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide ® M520 by Samsung www.sprint.com © 2008 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 9/18/08...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....... i Your Phone’s Menu......ii Section 1: Getting Started.
  • Page 4 Resetting Your Favorites ....61 Resetting All Settings ..... . 61 Resetting Your Phone .
  • Page 5 2I. microSD Card ..... . . 95 Using Your Phone’s microSD Card ..95 microSD Settings .
  • Page 6 3C. Entertainment: Sprint TV and Sprint Music ..... . . 156 Sprint TV ....... . 156 The Sprint Music Store .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to Sprint Phone User Guide 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 Service 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.

  • Page 8: Your Phone's Menu

    Your Phone’s Menu The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 22. Options (Right Softkey) 1: Contacts Options (Left Softkey) 1: Favorites 1: Sprint Mobile Email 2: Mobile Alerts 3: Live Search 4: Bluetooth...
  • Page 9 5: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 2: My Content Manager Screen Savers 3: Screensaver Preview 6: Applications 1: Get New Application 2: My Content Manager Application 3: Live Search 4: Sprint Navigation 5: Sprint TV 6: TheWeatherChannel 4.0 Free Trial 7: IM &...
  • Page 10 3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speakerphone 2: From Name Tools 1: Alarm 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 2: Bluetooth 3: Calculator 4: Calendar 1: Today 2: Scheduler 3: Task List 4: Countdown 5: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 1: Phone 2: Memory card...
  • Page 11 3: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 3: Night Shot 4: Settings.. 1: Resolution 2: Quality 3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar 5: Storage 5: Launch 1: Review Pictures 2: Camcorder 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey to view the following options: 1: Self-Timer 2: Color Tones 3: Controls..
  • Page 12 4: Groups 1: Unassigned 2: Family 3: Friends 4: Colleague 5: VIPs 6: Empty 7: Empty 5: My Phone # 6: My Name Card 7: Services 1: Account Info 2: Customer Service 3: Dir Assist 4: Sprint Operator 5: Sprint Voice Command 8: Wireless Backup 1: Subscribe 2: Learn More...
  • Page 13 3: Alerts 1: Beep Each Minute 2: Out of Service 3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop 5: Power On 6: Power Off 4: Keytones 1: Tone Type 2: Tone Length 3: Tone Volume 3: Bluetooth 1: On/Off 2: Visibility 1: Always visible 2: Visible for 3min 3: Hidden 3: Device Name...
  • Page 14 5: Text Entry 1: Auto-Capital (On/Off) 2: Auto-Space (On/Off) 3: Input Language 1: None 2: Spanish 4: My Words 5: Used word Dic. 6: Display Candidate 1: Display On 2: Display Off 7: Prediction Start 1: 3rd letters 2: 4th letters 3: 5th letters 8: Help 6: Phone Information...
  • Page 15 0: Security 1: Change Lock Code 2: Special Numbers 3: Erase/Reset : Navigation Keys 1: Left Navigation 2: Right Navigation 3: Up Navigation 4: Down Navigation #: Key Guard 1: Slider Down 2: After 5 seconds 3: Off 13: Wireless Backup 1: Subscribe 2: Learn More In Use Menu...

  • Page 17: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Service

    Section 1A Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Phone Activating Your Phone Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint service.

  • Page 19: Activating Your Phone

    Note Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn on, find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 19 for details.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your 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 voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

  • Page 21: Getting Help

    Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on this page for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint Power Vision Password You may elect to set up an optional Sprint Power Vision password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
  • Page 22 From Your Sprint Phone Press to check minute usage and Shift Shift account balance. Press to make a payment. Shift Shift Press to access a summary of your Shift Shift Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions. From Any Other Phone Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727 Business Customer Service:...

  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 24: Phone Basics

    Section 2A Phone Basics Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Navigating the Standby Screen Navigating Through the Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and...

  • Page 25: Key Functions

    Key Functions lets you hear the caller and automated Speaker prompts. displays all the information needed to Display Screen operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. lets you access the phone’s menus Menu/OK Key and selects the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.
  • Page 26 deletes characters from the display BACK (Clear) Key while in text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing the BACK key returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint Power Vision session. lets you select softkey actions or menu Right Softkey items corresponding to the bottom right line on the...
  • Page 27 Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.

  • Page 28: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies many of the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
  • Page 29 Indicates that there is an unread message in your Inbox. Indicates that a text message has been read. Indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your Inbox. Indicates that you have read an urgent message. Indicates that there is an unread SMS Voice message in your Inbox.
  • Page 30 Indicates your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode.) Indicates your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully discharged in idle mode.) Indicates that your phone is muted and no sound will be heard through the microphone. Indicates that key tones have been muted.

  • Page 31: Features Of Your Phone

    (For more information, see “Roaming” on page 63.) Features of Your Phone ® The M520 by Samsung is lightweight, easy to use, and reliable, and it offers many features and service options. This list previews some of those features and...

  • Page 32: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Bluetooth Voice Caller ID feature lets you identify a caller via an audio description using a Bluetooth headset (page 122). The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 79). The Location feature works in connection with available location-based services (page 45).

  • Page 33: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Turning Your Phone Off Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off. Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung- approved batteries and chargers with your phone.
  • Page 34 Installing the Battery Remove the battery cover (located on the back of the phone) by pressing down on the raised ridge while sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow (1). Carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone (2).
  • Page 35 Removing the Battery Follow steps 1 and 2 from “Installing the Battery” on page 18. Grip the battery at the top end (1) and pull it up and out (2). WARNING Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin...
  • Page 36 Using the Phone Charger Plug the terminal end of the charger into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. Incorrect Section 2A. Phone Basics The battery charge state (charged/charging) is indicated on the phone’s display screen. Three bars on the battery icon ( charged battery.

  • Page 37: Navigating The Standby Screen

    Navigating the Standby Screen This screen is displayed when your phone is in standby mode and when it is set to the Sprint theme. (See “Changing the Theme” on page 39.) Use the navigation key to select an option: to access features such as Web, Main Menu: Call History, Tools, Pictures, and Settings.

  • Page 38: Navigating Through The Menus

    Navigating Through the 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.

  • Page 39: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. While in standby mode, select Select Settings >...

  • Page 40: Making Calls

    Making Calls Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Enter the number on the keypad, press way to clear calls. Make sure your phone is on. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press erase one digit at a time.

  • Page 41: Answering Calls

    (4) Find: displays Contacts entries that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 30.) allows you to enter a hard pause (the (5) Hard Pause: phone waits for user input). (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 30.) allows you to enter a two-second (6) 2sec Pause: pause.

  • Page 42: Missed Call Notification

    Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Sprint National Network. Please see “Roaming” on page 67 for more information about roaming.

  • Page 43: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial press ), 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 Select an option and press Unlock Phone...

  • Page 44: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of available in-call features. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or select the option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu: (1) Key Mute or Key Unmute allows you to mute the key tones on your phone so the other caller cannot hear...

  • Page 45: Saving A Phone Number

    After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the entry name, phone number, and the duration of the call are displayed. Press (right softkey) to send Send Message the contact a message. Note The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted.

  • Page 46: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. From standby mode, enter three or more of the of the phone number. (The more numbers digits you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Press Options (right softkey)

  • Page 47: Dialing From The Contacts List

    To save phone numbers with pauses: Enter the phone number. Press (right softkey), and select either Options Pause 2sec Pause Enter additional numbers and pauses as required. Press (right softkey) Options > Save > save the number in your Contacts. To dial phone numbers with pauses: While in standby mode, select Select...

  • Page 48: Entering Text

    Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2–9 or two keypresses for locations 10–99.
  • Page 49 Number to enter numbers on the keypad (see page 35). to enter preprogrammed messages Preset Msg (see page 35). to enter a message from a list of Recent Msg previous messages (see page 35). to enter “smileys” (see page 35). Emoticons Text Options to configure these options:...
  • Page 50 Entering Text Using Alpha Mode Select the Alpha mode (see “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 32). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter is displayed. For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press three times, and you make a mistake, press character.
  • Page 51 Entering Text In Dual Language By enabling the Dual Language text option, you can use the keys for both English and Spanish text entry. In T9 mode, both English and Spanish words will be suggested. To enter characters in dual language mode: From a screen where you can enter text, press (right softkey) Options...

  • Page 52: Setting Text Options

    To enter preset messages: Select the mode. (See “Selecting a Text Preset Msg Input Mode” on page 32.) Scroll to the desired preprogrammed message and press Note Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick messages, such as “Meet me at,”...
  • Page 53 Dual Language to select word candidates to display in English only ( ) or in English and Spanish None Spanish enable or disable automatically Insert Space adding a space after selecting a predictive text candidate. When you have finished, press to go back to the previous screen.

  • Page 54: Settings

    Section 2B Settings Display Settings Sound Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint Service Updating Phone Software Updating the PRL Phone Setup Options Call Setup Options You can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to .

  • Page 55: Changing The Brightness

    Changing the Screensaver Choose what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode. To change the screensaver: While in standby mode, select Select Settings > Display > Main Screen > Screensaver Select Preset Images My Content Choose an image and press...

  • Page 56: Changing The Dialing Font

    To change the keypad setting: While in standby mode, select > Display > Keypad Light Select Slider Up 30 seconds Note Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. PowerSave Mode This feature helps extend the life of the battery by controlling the display, keypad, and volume settings.

  • Page 57: Sound Settings

    Activating the Status Light Toggle the active state of the status light on the outside of the phone. While in standby mode, select > Display > Status Light Select When this feature is activated, the will: Flash continuously when a new incoming call is received.

  • Page 58: Ringer Types

    To adjust other volume settings: While in standby mode, select > Sounds > Volume > Advanced... Select Alarms, Applications , or Voice Mail Voice SMS Select either Use Ringer Volume You can also select Always Vibrate ringer vibrate at any volume level. Choose a volume level and press softkey).

  • Page 59: Selecting A Key Tone

    Selecting a Ringer Type for Roaming While in standby mode, select > Sounds > Ringer Type > Voice Calls > Roaming Select Normal Distinctive Press to assign a ringer. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages While in standby mode, select > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages Select Voicemail Text Message...

  • Page 60: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Set your phone to alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been connected, or when your phone is powered on or off. While in standby mode, select >...

  • Page 61: Location Settings

    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. Note Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some applications and services easier to use.

  • Page 62: Deleting Old Messages

    Setting Message Reminders Set your phone to periodically remind you of new messages that you haven't yet opened. While in standby mode, select Messaging > Settings > General > Message Alert > Reminder Select , or Once Every 2 min Deleting Old Messages Delete messages you have read whenever you like, or have your phone delete them automatically for you.
  • Page 63 To edit or delete a preset message: While in standby mode, select Messaging > Settings > General > Preset Messages (The list of preset messages will be displayed.) To edit a preset message, highlight it and press (left softkey). (See “Entering Text” on page 32.) –...

  • Page 64: Airplane Mode

    To save new messages in the outbox: While in standby mode, select Select Messaging > Settings > Text Message > Save in Outbox Select Note Save in Outbox can also be enabled by pressing Menu > Settings > Messaging > Save in Outbox > Yes .

  • Page 65: Tty Use With Sprint Service

    TTY Use With Sprint Service A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.

  • Page 66: Updating Phone Software

    Updating Phone Software The update phone firmware (software) option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; no Contacts entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. While in standby mode, select Select Tools >...

  • Page 67: Call Setup Options

    Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. While in standby mode, select > Display > Language Select and press English Español Call Setup Options Configure Auto Answer, Abbreviated Dialing, Call Answer, Contacts Match, or Voice Caller ID options. While in standby mode, select for these options: >...

  • Page 68: Abbreviated Dialing

    Auto-Answer Mode Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or headset. While in standby mode, select > More... > Call Setup > Auto-Answer Select to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately).

  • Page 69: Contacts Match

    Contacts Match Dial any number saved in your Contacts by entering the last four or five digits of the number. To access Contacts Match: While in standby mode, select > More... > Call Setup > Contacts Match Select Note If there is more than one Contacts entry that matches the last four or five digits, a list is displayed that allows you to select a number to call.
  • Page 70 Note If a caller's ID is blocked, "Call From Private Number" will be announced through your headset. If no information can be determined, such as an out-of- area call, "Call From Unknown number" will be announced through your headset. To enable voice caller ID: While in standby mode, select >...

  • Page 71: Security

    Section 2C Security Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Features Lock Services Creating and Using Special Numbers Erasing Phone Data Resetting Your Picture Account Resetting Your Favorites Resetting All Settings Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint Power Vision By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace This section will of mind without sacrificing flexibility.

  • Page 72: Using Your Phone's Lock Features

    Using Your Phone’s Lock Features Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 or special numbers. (See “Creating and Using Special Numbers” on page 58.) While in standby mode, select Select Settings >...

  • Page 73: Lock Services

    To lock the camera/pictures menu: While in standby mode, select > More... > Restrict and Lock > Camera/Pictures Enter your lock code. (The Picture/Video Lock? security menu is displayed.) Select Lock All To lock a specific menu: While in standby mode, select >...

  • Page 74: Creating And Using Special Numbers

    Locking Voice Services While in standby mode, select > More... > Restrict and Lock > Voice lock code. (The voice restrict and lock menu is displayed.) Select Lock Select Lock . (See “Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls” on page 53.) Locking Sprint Power Vision While in standby mode, select >...

  • Page 75: Erasing Phone Data

    Erasing Phone Data Erasing Cookies Use the Security menu to erase cookies that have been installed on your phone by Web sites you have visited. While in standby mode, select > More... > Security and enter your lock code. Select Erase/Reset >...

  • Page 76: Resetting Your Picture Account

    Erasing My Content Use the Security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone. While in standby mode, select and enter your lock code. > More... > Security Select Erase/Reset > Erase My Content Select to confirm the deletion. Erasing Pictures and Videos Use the Security menu to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone.

  • Page 77: Resetting Your Favorites

    Resetting Your Favorites Resetting your favorites resets your favorites to the default state and deletes any new favorites you may have added. While in standby mode, select and enter your lock code. > More... > Security Select Erase/Reset > Reset Favorite If you are certain that you would like to reset favorites to their default settings, select Resetting All Settings...

  • Page 78: Security Features For Sprint Power Vision

    Security Features for Sprint Power Vision Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services.

  • Page 79: Roaming

    Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint National Network. Your new digital dual-band M520 by Samsung works anywhere on the Sprint National Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented.

  • Page 80: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Note If you’re on a call when you leave the network, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think network service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.

  • Page 81: Using Call Guard

    Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Sprint National 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.

  • Page 82: Using Data Roam Guard

    Using 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. You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the Sprint National Network and try to use data services such as messaging.

  • Page 83: Call History

    Section 2E Call History Viewing Call History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History Call History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and This section guides you through accessing missed calls.

  • Page 84: Call History Options

    Note Call 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 Call History. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in Call History.

  • Page 85: Saving A Phone Number From Call History

    Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Select a Call History entry and press softkey) >...

  • Page 86: Erasing Call History

    Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 68. While in standby mode, select History Select Missed Calls Incoming Calls Recent Calls Press (right softkey) Options highlighted entry or Erase All the list. Section 2E.

  • Page 87: Contacts

    Section 2F Contacts 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 Wireless Backup Your phone’s Contacts list helps you stay in touch with family, friends, and colleagues by keeping track of all their contact...

  • Page 88: Finding Contacts Entries

    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. For example, if your mother is your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts list.

  • Page 89: Contacts Entry Options

    Finding Speed Dial Numbers While in standby mode, select > Speed Dial #s Scroll through speed dial entries. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. – or – Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. To display an entry, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number, press...

  • Page 90: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry

    to assign the entry to a group. [Group] to assign a preprogrammed or [Ring] downloaded ringer. You can view the next or previous entry by pressing the navigation key right or left. Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries”...

  • Page 91: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    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 32. You can assign speed dial numbers 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.

  • Page 92: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 72.) Press (right softkey) Options Select a field to edit ( Name Add or edit the information and press Press Done (left softkey). Section 2F. Contacts 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.

  • Page 93: Wireless Backup

    Wireless Backup This feature allows you to back up all of your contacts to the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced. Note To use the wireless backup service, you are required to activate the service from your phone.
  • Page 94 To deactivate the wireless backup service: While in standby mode, select > Wireless Backup Select . (A message will be displayed.) Unsubscribe Follow the onscreen instructions to unsubscribe from the Wireless Backup service. Note You can unsubscribe from the wireless backup service only through the Sprint Web Site.

  • Page 95: Scheduler And Tools

    Section 2G Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using the Memopad 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.

  • Page 96: Event Alerts

    Select an alarm time for the event: No Alarm On Time 10min before 1 Hr before Select a recurrence cycle for the event: Once Daily Weekly Monthly Highlight the ringer field and press Select a ringer category and then a ringer and press Enter a start time and date for the event.

  • Page 97: Task List

    Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu While in standby mode, select Calendar > Today Erasing a Day’s Events While in standby mode, select Calendar > Scheduler Select the day for which you would like to erase events. In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted.

  • Page 98: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. While in standby mode, select Alarm Select Alarm #1 Alarm #2 , or Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field. Select Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the field.

  • Page 99: Using The Memopad

    Using the Memopad 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: While in standby mode, select Memopad Note If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.

  • Page 100: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. While in standby mode, select Calculator Enter numbers using your keypad. Press or the left softkey for a decimal point.

  • Page 101: World Time

    World Time To view the time in 48 different locations: While in standby mode, select World Time Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through different cities and time zones. Press Set DST (left softkey) to turn Daylight Saving Time on or off.

  • Page 102: Voice Services

    Section 2H Voice Services Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Send a Text Message Send an Email Message Send an SMS Voice Message Look Up a Contacts Entry Launch an Application 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.

  • Page 103: Calling Contacts Entries

    Calling Contacts Entries Press and hold “Call” followed by the name and the label for the number you wish to call. For example, say The phone dials the number stored John Mobile.” for the contact “John” with the label “Mobile.” If the location recognized for the name does not have a number stored in Contacts, your phone will play the message “No number available, John Smith, Mobile,”...
  • Page 104 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.
  • Page 105 Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your first set of digits and asks “Did the recording sound OK?”) If the recording is acceptable (no mistakes and no background noises), say “Yes”...

  • Page 106: Send A Text Message

    Using Choice Lists If your phone is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say next choice, say “No.”...

  • Page 107: Send An Email Message

    Use the keypad to enter text and press softkey). Press (left softkey) to complete the process. Send Send an Email Message Use a single voice command to launch email messaging on your phone and specify a recipient for the email message. An email address must be associated with a Contacts entry.

  • Page 108: Look Up A Contacts Entry

    Press (left softkey) to stop recording and Done press (left softkey). Send Enter an identifying name and press softkey). Read the disclaimer explaining data charges and press (left softkey) to begin the delivery Continue process. Look Up a Contacts Entry Look up and display contact information for any person stored in your Contacts list by saying by the name.

  • Page 109: Managing Voice Memos

    Managing Voice Memos Use your phone to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: While in standby mode, select Voice Memo > Record Begin recording after the prompt. To end the recording of your memo: Press (right softkey).

  • Page 110: Erasing Voice Memos

    Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual memo: While in standby mode, select Voice Memo Select Review and press Highlight a memo. Press (right softkey) Options Select and press (right softkey). To erase all voice memos: While in standby mode, select Voice Memo >...

  • Page 111: Microsd Card

    Section 2I microSD Card Using Your Phone’s microSD Card microSD Settings Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer Your phone lets you use a microSD card and an adapter to This highly secure expand the available memory space. digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and voice between SD-compatible devices.

  • Page 112: Inserting The Microsd Card

    Inserting the microSD Card Locate the microSD card slot on the right side of the phone and flip up the plastic cover (1). Remove the preinstalled dummy SD card from the slot by pressing on it and releasing. With the gold contact pins facing downward, carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click indicating the card is securely installed (2).

  • Page 113: Microsd Settings

    microSD Icon This icon will be displayed onscreen when a microSD card is present and properly inserted into the microSD card slot. Note DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.

  • Page 114: Connecting Your Phone To Your Computer

    Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer Before using your phone’s mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare your phone’s data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer. Once the phone is connected to the computer, you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card. Note No driver is needed for Windows 98 or XP.

  • Page 115: File Manager

    While in standby mode, select . Once a connection Mass Storage > Connect to PC has been made, you will see “USB Connected” on your phone’s display, and your microSD card will appear as “Mobile Device” in your computer’s “My Computer”...

  • Page 116: Important Connection Information

    Important Connection Information No driver installation is required for Windows 2000/ ME/XP users. If you use Windows 98/98SE, you have to download and install the USB Mass Storage Driver from the Sprint Web site at www.sprint.com To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while files are being accessed or transferred.

  • Page 117: Camera

    Section 2J Camera Taking Pictures Recording Videos Storing Pictures and Videos Sending Sprint Picture Mail Managing Sprint 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.
  • Page 118 Press Capture (left softkey), the camera key, or to capture the image. (The picture will automatically be saved to the default storage location.) To return to camera mode to take another picture, press the camera key. Press Options (right softkey) for more options: to send the picture to up to 25 contacts Send Msg at one time.

  • Page 119: Camera Mode Options

    Note Write down your Sprint Picture Mail password in a secure place. Please wait while the system creates your account. Complete the process by pressing softkey). Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site.

  • Page 120: Selecting Camera Settings

    Setting the Self-timer From camera mode, press and select Self-Timer Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 sec or 10 sec) and press Press (left softkey) when you are ready to Capture start the timer. Get ready for the picture.

  • Page 121: Recording Videos

    Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Magnification Image Saved/Remaining Display Image Capture Capture Options Options Capture 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. While in standby mode, select Select Pictures >...

  • Page 122: Video Mode Options

    To return to camcorder mode to take another video, press Press (right softkey) and select an option: Next to send the video. (See “Sending Sprint Send Msg Picture Mail” on page 110.) to play the video. Play to upload the video to online albums. Upload Assign to assign the video as a video ringer or to...

  • Page 123: Storing Pictures And Videos

    Viewing Your Camcorder’s Status Area Display Resolution Magnification Status Bar Fine 3:47:28 Storage Location Display Image 00/30s Record Record Options Options Record Setting the Camcorder Self-timer The self-timer function operates the same as it does in camera mode. (See “Setting the Self-timer” on page 104.) Storing Pictures and Videos Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums.

  • Page 124: In Phone Folder

    In Phone Folder Your phone’s internal storage area is called the In Phone folder. From the In Phone folder, you can view all of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your phone, send pictures to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site ( www.sprint.com/picturemail and access additional picture options.

  • Page 125: Memory Card

    Media Filter to display either Pictures Only or to display media types. to switch back to camera mode. Camera Camcorder to switch back to camcorder mode. Memory Card If you have selected as your Auto Save To Memory Card location, your pictures will be automatically saved to your Memory Card folder.

  • Page 126: Sending Sprint Picture Mail

    Online Albums Options When you are viewing the Online Albums folder, press (right softkey) to display Online Albums options. Options These options are the same as the “In Phone Folder Options” on page 108. Sending Sprint Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture or video, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share it with family and friends.
  • Page 127 Confirm the recipients, message, audio message, and picture. To change a recipient, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 4 to select or edit the recipient. To change the text message, scroll to press the appropriate softkey. To change the voice memo, highlight the box next , select , and select...

  • Page 128: Managing Sprint Picture Mail

    To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select Take New Picture during step 4 above, take the new picture, press Capture (left softkey), and follow steps 6–10 in “Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder” on page 110. Managing Sprint Picture Mail Using the Sprint Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to...

  • Page 129: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    To view your online pictures from your phone: While in standby mode, select . (Depending on your > My Albums > Online Albums settings you may be prompted to accept a data connection.) (The Uploads folder and your albums appear.) Highlight or an album title and press Uploads...

  • Page 130: Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone

    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 112.) Press (right softkey) to display options. Options To select an option, highlight it and press to copy or move pictures to a selected Copy/Move album:...

  • Page 131: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge

    Album Info to display information about the album. You can view the name of the album, the creation date, and the number of pictures and videos in the album. Printing Pictures Using PictBridge Your phone is PictBridge compatible, allowing you to print directly from your phone without connecting to a computer.

  • Page 132: Settings And Info

    Select Border and turn this option on or off. Press Preview (right softkey) to preview the image, or press (left softkey) to print the image. Print Select to confirm printing and press Ordering Prints You can order high-quality, professional prints from your phone or computer.

  • Page 133: Bluetooth

    Section 2K Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Supported Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices FTP Contents Folder Voice Caller ID Your phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth- enabled devices, such as headsets and hands-free car...

  • Page 134: Using The Bluetooth Settings 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.

  • Page 135: Supported Bluetooth Profiles

    My Bluetooth Device Name By default, your device is given the Bluetooth name “SPH-M520.” You may wish to assign a unique name to avoid confusion if there are other similarly named devices within the Bluetooth coverage range. To change your phone's Bluetooth name: While in standby mode, select >...
  • Page 136 HFP: Hands-Free Profile – This profile functions as a wireless car kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free headset or device. Calls can be received by pressing a button on the headset or device. For dialing, four functions are supported: recent call dial, voice dial, speed dial, and number dial.

  • Page 137: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pairing Bluetooth 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.

  • Page 138: Ftp Contents Folder

    FTP Contents Folder You can send and receive files between your phone and a Bluetooth-enabled computer using the FTP transfer protocol. The destination folder on your phone must first be set up to exchange data via FTP. To assign a folder for FTP transfers: While in standby mode, select >...

  • Page 139: Section 3: Sprint Service

    Section 3 Sprint Service...

  • Page 140: Sprint Service Features: The Basics

    Section 3A Sprint Service Features: The Basics 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 explored your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to learn about the calling features that enhance your Sprint service.

  • Page 141: Voicemail Notification

    Note Voicemail Passcode If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate One-Touch Message Access.) Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen.

  • Page 142: Voicemail Options

    Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages While in standby mode, select Messaging > Voicemail > Call Voicemail Note You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your phone. Using Another Phone to Access Messages Dial your wireless phone number.
  • Page 143 To turn Expert Mode on or off: Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main Shift Shift voicemail menu.) Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts. Press for Expert Mode.
  • Page 144 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint Voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,”...

  • Page 145: Clearing The Message Icon

    Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. While in standby mode, select Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope Select Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu.

  • Page 146: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Personal Options Settings Skip Passcode Autoplay Play Back Date, Time, and Caller Info Change Passcode Group Distribution Lists Numeric Paging Return to Personal Options Menu Shift Shift Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Shift Shift Expert Mode...

  • Page 147: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    Enter additional Contacts entries, numbers, or email addresses, if desired, press and then press (left softkey). (You may include Next up to10 recipients per message.) Enter a message or use the preset messages, recent messages, or emoticons: To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message.

  • Page 148: Using Sms Voice Messaging

    Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add or edit preset messages: While in standby mode, select Messaging > Settings > General > Preset Messages Press Options (right softkey) –...

  • Page 149: Accessing Sms Voice Messages

    Note If you select No during step 2, you will see an alert message. If you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be downloaded to your phone. Playing an SMS Voice Message While in standby mode, select Messaging >...

  • Page 150: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps.

  • Page 151: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press Options (right softkey).

  • Page 152: Sprint Power Vision

    Section 3B Sprint Power Vision Sprint Power Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint Power Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Content Exploring the Web On Demand Phone as Modem Sprint Power Vision FAQs Sprint Power Vision offers easy and amazing data services you These features –...

  • Page 153: Getting Started With Sprint Power Vision

    – Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites from your phone. – Set and then receive customized, up-to- On Demand date information on sports, weather, news, money, and more, on demand – the way you want it. – Use your phone as a high-speed Phone as Modem Internet connection for your laptop computer.
  • Page 154 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. While in standby mode, select > More.. > Data > Update Data Profile before completing the update.) Launching a Sprint Power Vision Connection...

  • Page 155: Net Guard

    Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: While in standby mode, select >...

  • Page 156: Navigating The Web

    If no indicator appears, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Sprint Power Vision Connection” on page 138. Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint Power Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics.
  • Page 157 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.

  • Page 158: Accessing Messaging

    Accessing Messaging You can send and receive email messages, instant messages, and text messages and participate in Web- based chat rooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint National Network. Using Email Your phone’s Email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one...

  • Page 159: Accessing Email

    Note Mail Push allows your phone to automatically retrieve new email messages without having to select the Send/Receive option. When Mail Push is enabled, you will receive an onscreen notice of new email messages. These notices may be charged as SMS Text Messages.

  • Page 160: Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging

    Note You can also access certain email accounts, including your Sprint Mail account, through the Power Vision home page. From the standby screen press Main Menu > Web and then select Messaging > IM & Email > [PCS Mail, AOL & AIM Mail , MSN Hotmail , or Yahoo! Mail] .

  • Page 161: Downloading Content

    Accessing Wireless Chat Rooms Sprint Power Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your phone. While in standby mode, select . (The browser starts and Messaging > Chat & Dating displays the Chat & Dating menu.) Select a chat service and follow the onscreen instructions to sign up and begin chatting.
  • Page 162 To access the download menus from the Web browser: From the home page, select Select Games Themes, Ringers , or Applications IM & Email Call Tones corresponding download menu. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 140.) Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways:...
  • Page 163 Press Shop (right softkey) to browse for other items to download. Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode. Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your phone or from your online account management page at www.sprint.com purchases are stored in...

  • Page 164: Exploring The Web

    Select Settings to configure downloaded games or applications. Select to browse for other items to Shop download. Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode. You can also access My Content Manager through the phone’s main menu. Press Menu > My Content > [Games, Ringers, Screen Savers , or Applications] >...
  • Page 165 Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint Power Vision session, from any page you are viewing. Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will be displayed in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Returns the browser to the Sprint Power Vision Home.
  • Page 166 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. Select and press Mark this Page...

  • Page 167: On Demand

    Going to a Specific Web Site Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser menu. Select Go to URL Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press Note Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone. Reloading a Web Page Press (right softkey) to open the browser...

  • Page 168: Initializing Your On Demand Service

    Initializing Your On Demand Service While in standby mode, select press Enter your preferred ZIP code and press softkey). (The On Demand service will customize itself to your selected location and the On Demand menu screen will be displayed.) Accessing On Demand Information Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your computer.

  • Page 169: Phone As Modem

    Updating On Demand Information The On Demand news and information is automatically delivered to your phone four times a day. You can also manually retrieve updates. From an On Demand category page (such as News), press (right softkey). (Your phone Update will retrieve updates for the selected category.) Phone as Modem...

  • Page 170: Sprint Power Vision Faqs

    Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, select a profile, and click Connect. Once the connection is established, launch an Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection. When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, and then click...
  • Page 171 When is my data connection active? Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the indicator animates on your phone’s display screen. When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant.

  • Page 172: Entertainment: Sprint Tv And Sprint Music

    Section 3C Entertainment: Sprint TV and Sprint Music Sprint TV The Sprint Music Store Streaming Music gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and Sprint TV to view video clips right from your phone’s display. Watch live TV, catch up on episodes of your favorite shows –...

  • Page 173: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip

    Playing a Video or Audio Clip While in standby mode, select Select , or Sprint TV More Channels display channel options. Use your navigation key and press channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category. Note The first time you access a channel, you will be prompted to purchase access (unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee).
  • Page 174 Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? As long as you are on the Sprint National Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips. Note Sprint TV Service does not work while roaming off of the Sprint National Network or where service is unavailable.

  • Page 175: The Sprint Music Store

    Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? No. While you are playing a clip, you can not use the up and down navigation keys to surf to a different channel. The Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone or computer.

  • Page 176: Playing Music From The Sprint Music Store

    Select a song and press information screen will be displayed.) Select an option and press to play an audio clip of the selected song. Preview to purchase the song and download it Download to your phone’s microSD card. When you select Download ●...

  • Page 177: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles by Song, Artist, or Genre to select a specific song. To play a song, select it and press To listen to a playlist, select it and press open the playlist, then press playing from the selected song.
  • Page 178 Multitasking Multitasking is a way of maintaining one application active while using another. While your current music selection is playing, you can activate the Application Manager screen and choose from a list of available applications which can be run in tandem with your music.
  • Page 179 Exit All Background terminates all currently active applications and returns you to the standby screen. allows you to launch an Launch New App application from the My Contents listing. Receiving an Incoming Call While Playing Music An incoming call causes the currently played music file to be paused while the phone call is active.

  • Page 180: Streaming Music

    Streaming Music In addition to the Sprint Music Store, Sprint Power Vision offers a variety of musical options through the Music category in the Sprint TV menu, including SIRIUS Music, Music Choice, VH1, and many others. Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and access exclusive video clips, music industry news, performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.

  • Page 181: Section 4: Safety And Warranty

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 182: Important Safety Information

    Section 4A Important Safety Information 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.

  • Page 183: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).

  • Page 184: Using Your Phone With A Hearing

    Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your M520 phone by Samsung has an M4 rating . These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of...
  • Page 185 out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T...

  • Page 186: Caring For The Battery

    Choose from either Slider Up , 30 seconds , 15 seconds , or 8 seconds . Select the minimum time settings ( 8 seconds ) and press Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from your hearing aid. Move the phone around to find the point with least interference.

  • Page 187: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

  • Page 188: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission

    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 M520 are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) : Head: 1.08 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.672W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) : Head: 0.993 W/kg;...

  • Page 189: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. ® Model: M520 by Samsung Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated...

  • Page 190: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, If for any reason you have a problem worry-free service. with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit call Sprint Customer Service at Section 4B.
  • Page 191 removed or made illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/ peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 192 “THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR “COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 193 THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE.

  • Page 194: Index

    Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 135 Abbreviated Dialing 52 Making 52 Airplane Mode 48 Alarm Clock 82 Answering Calls 25 Application Volume 42 Applications 15 ASR 86 Auto-Answer Mode 52 Auto-Delete 46 Automatic Speech Recognition 86–90 Index Backlight Changing keypad setting 40 Changing main display setting 39 Battery 17–20...
  • Page 195 Camera 101–105 Camera/Pictures Locking 56 Unlocking 57 Camera/Video Locking Pictures 56 Changing Dialing Font 40 Dialing Font Color 40 Dialing Font Size 40 Chat 145 Contacts 71–76 Adding a Phone Number 74 Adding an Entry 71 Dialing From 31 Editing 76 Editing a Phone Number 74 Entry Option 73 Finding Entries 72...
  • Page 196 Games 15 Instant Messaging 144 Internet 15 Key Functions 9 Key Tones 43 Length 43 Type 43 Volume 43 Location Settings 45 Lock Code Changing 57 Lock Services 57 Locking Camera/Pictures 56 Locking Sprint Power Vision 58 Locking Voice Service 58 Locking Your Phone 56 Index Making Calls 24...
  • Page 197 PowerSave Mode 40 Preferred Roaming List 50 Preset Messages 36 PRL 50 Rear Phone Features 11 Resetting Favorites 61 Picture Account 60 Settings 61 Resetting Your Phone 61 Restriction and Lock Voice Calls 53 Ringer Types 42 Messages 43 Roaming 43 Scheduled Events 43 Voice Calls 42 Ringers 15...
  • Page 198 Sprint TV 156 Channel Options 156 Sprint Vision Downloading Content 145 Messaging 142 Navigating the Web 140 Security Features 62 User Name 137 Storing Pictures 107 T9 Text Input 33 Taking Pictures 101–105 Task List 81 Text Greeting 38 Text Message Settings 47 Text Messages Erasing 60 Index...
  • Page 199 Web 148–151 World Time 85 Index...

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