Page 1: User Guide
User Guide www.sprint.com ©2010 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 10/11/10...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Updating the Data Profile ....45 Favorites ....... . . 46 Security Settings .
Page 4 Alarm Clock ....... 74 Timer ........76 Stopwatch .
Page 5 3C. Entertainment ..... . 150 Music ........150 Transferring Multimedia Content .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide 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 Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 8 3: Ringers & Vibrations 1: Voice call 2: Voicemail 3: Message 4: Alarm/Timer/Calendar 5: Voice Notification 4: General 1: Phone Information 2: Memory status 3: Airplane Mode 4: Location 5: Net Guard 6: One Hand Operation 7: TTY 8: Ignore With Text...
Page 9 5: Bluetooth 1: Bluetooth (On/Off) 2: Visibility 3: Trusted devices 4: Device Info 5: Device Name 6: Web Browser 1: Launch Page 2: Clear Cache 3: Clear Cookies 4: Clear History 7: Device Self-Service 8: Speech to Action 1: Confirmation...
Page 10: Speed Dial
1: My Info 2: Services Recent Dialer In Use Menu While on an active call, touch the corresponding onscreen button to activate a feature: 1: Mute/Unmute 2: Speakerphone (On/Off) 3: End Call 4: Add Call...
Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 12: Setting Up Service
(as shown). 1A. Setting Up Service Install the battery. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Position the battery cover (3) and firmly slide it in...
Page 13 Your phone will turn on, search for Sprint service, and then show the Unlock screen. If your phone is not yet activated, or if it is locked, see “Activating Your Phone” on page 4 for more information.
Page 14: Activating Your Phone
If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store probably activated and ready to use. If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.
Page 15 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process. After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation. If your device is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at Tip:...
Page 16: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 17: Voicemail Password
Account Username and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to www.sprint.com . (Click Need to register for access? started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone...
Page 18: Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727 Business Customer Service: Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; 1A. Setting Up Service driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
Page 19: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 20: Phone Basics
Phone Software Upgrades software may become available from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also use the menu to check for and download updates. • Press > Main > Settings > General > Update...
Page 21: Key Functions
Volume Button volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume button can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. lets you use a microSD card to microSD Card Slot expand the memory of your phone.
Page 22: Landscape Phone Features
Power/Lock Button off, or lock/unlock the phone. While in a menu, it returns the phone to the unlock screen and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer. Front Indicator Light (LED) connection status at a glance.
Page 23: Viewing The Display Screen
Back Key entry mode. When in a menu, pressing returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options.
Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off
When your phone finds a signal and an available network, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone...
Page 25: Turning Your Phone Off
Sprint service by pressing any key when your phone is turned on.) Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turning Your Phone Off Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen.
Page 26: Removing The Battery
Installing the Battery See “Setting Up Your Phone” on page 2. Removing the Battery Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Press the battery cover and slide it towards the camera lens and slide the cover off.
Page 27: Extending Your Battery Life
Navigating Through the Menus Incorrect There is no longer a need to use a navigation wheel or dialpad button. The Samsung Seek touch-sensitive phone which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but also scroll through long menu lists by simply sliding up and down through the display by using your fingertip.
Page 28: Accessing Menus
Phone Functions menus, you must first drag the screen Functions to unlock the phone (drag up from the blue arrow tab at the bottom left of the unlock screen). Note: You can also slide open the keyboard to unlock the phone.
Page 29: Scrolling Through Menus
Tip: The screen on your phone is touch-resistive, which means that when you touch an item to select it or when you drag your finger to scroll, you have to press down slightly to activate the item. This helps avoid selecting menus or items unintentionally.
Page 30 Phone’s Menu” on page i. 2A. Phone Basics Tip: When scrolling through a list (see illustration) make sure NOT to tap or press individual entries on the list. This action will open the list entry. List Position (indicates your position in the...
Page 31 Changing the One Hand Operation Setting The Samsung Seek allows you to configure the to be on either the right or left of the screen. Search tab As an example, when the...
Page 32 2A. Phone Basics Adjusting Numeric Entries There are several pages where you’ll be asked to make a field selection and then enter a new value. This adjustment can be done by either activating numeric...
Page 33: Deleting Entries
Tip: Touching and holding down on the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel. Deleting Entries To delete a single entry: Delete an entry by dragging it over the Trash Bin ) and then releasing it. The entry then disappears into the icon.
Page 34: Displaying Your Phone Number
2A. Phone Basics Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Make sure your phone is on. Press and touch...
Page 35: Answering Calls
Options popup menu. Answering Calls To answer a call while the phone is active: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Touch and slide to begin the conversation.
Page 36: Missed Call Notification
The screen displays the incoming call. is displayed at the top of the screen. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number or picture may also be displayed, if available.
Page 37: Calling Emergency Numbers
Recent Touch an entry from the list to begin dialing the associated phone number. Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911, even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Press and touch Dialer...
Page 38: In-Call Options
Add Call Contacts Dialpad can choose to During a call, press Call screen. End-of-Call Options After you receive or make a call, the phone provides you with three end-of-call options: Redial number. Save Contacts list. Note: If the current number has already been stored to your Contacts list, Save is replaced with Contacts.
Page 39: Saving A Phone Number
Done return to the Speed Dial screen by default. If no action is taken after a few seconds, the phone automatically returns to the Speed Dial screen. Saving a Phone Number Your phone can store up to 600 phone numbers in each of seven Contacts entries.
Page 40: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
2A. Phone Basics 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 Recent credit card billing numbers. There is a single pause...
Page 41: Dialing From The Contacts List
Power Search tab the current Contacts list based on an alphabetical grouping that is dynamically shown onscreen. Touch the name you want to call from the list to display the Contact details page. Dialer Touch an entry number from the available list to >...
Page 42: Entering Text
To open the phone and access the keyboard: Rotate the phone 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Slide the top section of the phone up to open, as shown in the illustration below. Once open, the display rotates from a vertical viewing mode (portrait) to a horizontal viewing mode (landscape).
Page 43: Entering Text Using The Keyboard
Using your phone's keyboard is just like using any standard computer keyboard, except that here each key has a primary character in white on the bottom (usually letters) and a secondary character in red on the top (numbers and punctuation).
Page 44: Using The Keyboard
For example, to enter , press press To enter only the top row of characters, double press to fix all consecutive characters. : To enter “9:30,” you would use the keyboard Example sequence shown below.
Page 45: Entering Symbols And Smiley's
Touch the numeric key corresponding to the desired symbol. Note: You can exit from the Symbols page by pressing any keyboard key or To enter smiley’s With the cursor in the desired location, press Touch the numeric key corresponding to the desired smiley or emoticon.
Page 46 If you make a mistake, press to reveal the keyboard and press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word or all entered characters. 2A. Phone Basics...
Page 47: Settings
Security Settings (page 46) Personalizing Your Phone Assigning a Background Image Choose what you see on the screen while powering on or off and when in the unlock screen. See “Assigning an Image to the Background Display” on page 100.
Page 48: Sound Settings
Press and touch Main Ringers & Vibrations Touch the entry for which you want to add a ringer type ( Voice Call Voicemail Calendar 2B. Settings...
Page 49: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Once you are done, press Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your phone. . (Your phone Adjusting the System Volume...
Page 50: Silence All
Always Vibrate The Always Vibrate option allows you to add a vibrate to a ringer. This option is only available with volume levels 1 Beep Levels 1 - 8 To activate Always Vibrate: Press and touch Main Volume Touch the Always Vibrate state.
Page 51: Touch Settings
> Settings > of pressure required. The tip of your finger will work better than the pad of your finger, and a fingernail will require even less pressure. Initially, your phone's sensitivity is set to its highest level. Once you have...
Page 52: Location Settings
Press and touch Main General > Touch Sensitivity Touch and drag the slider left or right to adjust the sensitivity level. Touch the onscreen Touch here the response of the new sensitivity level.
Page 53: Messaging Settings
(For more information, see “Accessing Messages” on page 130.) Messaging settings make text messaging easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages. Deleting Old Messages To delete selected messages:...
Page 54: Tty Use With Sprint Service
TTY Use With Sprint Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone 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 55: Updating The Phone's Software
General > Update PRL Follow the onscreen instructions. Updating the Data Profile If there are any changes to your account such as a plan change, a change to your username and password, etc., it will be necessary to update this profile to your phone.
Page 56: Favorites
Favorites page. Repeat this process to add other functions and applications. Press and touch Main Main Lock Initially, the phone does not contain a Lock code until you create one. Main > Settings >...
Page 57: Unlocking Your Phone
Read the onscreen information and touch activate the Lock feature (button is placed in the position). Tip: 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 Press to return to the previous screen.
Page 58: Using Emergency Numbers
You can call and receive calls from emergency numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to two additional numbers to your phone for a total of three (911 is always your first available emergency number). Press...
Page 59: Resetting Your Phone's Settings
Touch a category entry then touch confirm the deletion. Resetting Your Phone’s Settings Resetting the phone settings only restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.
Page 60: Security Features For Data Services
Security Features for Data Services Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed 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 when the Net Guard is displayed.
Page 61: Configuring Restrictions
If this is your first time to setup these controls, you will be asked to setup a parental lock code that manages the areas that will be locked via this menu. Enter a new four-digit code and touch Re-enter the new code and touch...
Page 62: History
Saving a Phone Number From Recent Calls (page 55) Erasing History Entries (page 56) Viewing Recent Calls Recent Calls is a list of your call history: up to 240 (80 incoming, 80 outgoing, and 80 missed) phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.
Page 63: Recent Calls Options
SMS conversation histories are also saved. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone’s history. Recent Calls Options...
Page 64: Making A Call From Recent Calls
(if the number is already in your Contacts). ) to either edit the existing number Edit Entry (if already in your Contacts list) or create a new entry. Send New Text Message recent call entry a text message. provides a specific call history <Name’s>...
Page 65: Saving A Phone Number From Recent Calls
Saving a Phone Number From Recent Calls Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters. See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 29.
Page 66: Erasing History Entries
Note: An individual entry can also be deleted by touching and holding it until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off the screen to release it into the Trash Bin.
Page 67: Contacts
Dialing Sprint Services (page 68) Wireless Backup (page 68) Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries for a total of up to 4200 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters.
Page 68: Saving A Phone Number
“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. To list more than one emergency contact, use “...
Page 69: Contacts Entry Options
To access the Contacts entry's options page: Press Recent Touch an entry to display its available options page where you can edit the Contacts entry, send a new text message, view specific calling history or share information via Bluetooth. Pager...
Page 70 Enter IM the entry. Enter Address entry. (Capitalize the two character abbreviation for the state in the mailing address so that it can be recognized by applications other than those on your Samsung Seek.) to edit the Contact entry’s information.
Page 71: Editing A Contacts Entry
You may have to scroll down to locate this field. Use the keyboard to enter the new phone number and touch Touch an empty white area to the left of the newly entered number and select a label for the entry Mobile...
Page 72: Editing A Contacts Entry's Numbers
Delete Selected An individual entry can also be deleted by touching and holding it until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off the screen to release it into the Trash Bin.
Page 73: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 8 phone numbers on the Speed Dial screen. Entries appear as icons in the order in which you have added them. To change the order in which they appear, you must delete and re-add the entries in your desired order on the Speed Dial screen (see “Arranging Speed Dial...
Page 74: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
2D. Contacts Note: screen 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 38.) Press Touch an entry from the list and touch screen is re-oriented to Landscape mode.
Page 75: Assigning A Picture To An Entry
Navigate to and locate a picture and touch it to begin editing the image prior to assignment. If you selected Take New Picture launch and you will use it to take a new picture. (See “2H. Camera” on page 68 for details.) If you selected Downloads...
Page 76: Finding Contacts Entries
(The list is alphabetized by the first letter.) – or – In Landscape mode, touch the Find field and use the keyboard to enter the first few letters of the Contacts name. 2D. Contacts Contacts Touch the entry to dial its default phone number.
Page 77 The process of transferring data via Bluetooth is also known as “beaming” and might be referred to that way within other literature. To set up your old phone and the Seek to transfer contacts: Turn on your old phone and then activate the Samsung Seek.
Page 78: Dialing Sprint Services
) to view the Contacts Wireless Backup Contacts This feature allows you to back up all of your contacts to the Sprint website and restore them if your phone is button and select an lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced. Account Info...
Page 79 Sprint website. Viewing Your Wireless Backup Status Press 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 Wireless Backup > Alert Touch...
Page 80 Tip: To display the wireless backup information, press > Main > Settings > Wireless Backup > Learn More . When the service is available, you can also select Troubleshoot to display the troubleshooting guide. 2D. Contacts...
Page 81: Calendar & Tools
Press and touch Main Main Personal Calendar Select the day to which you would like to add an event by either: Touching a day on the calendar. – or – Using the navigation arrows to view a different month and then touch a desired day.
Page 82 Touch either Once you are done setting the times, touch If you need to adjust the end date for an event, touch the date field and select a new end date by touching a day from the onscreen calendar.
Page 83: Viewing Events
Touch to save the new event. Save Note: If the End time and date fall before the Start date and time, an onscreen warning message will appear, and you will be given the opportunity to revise the values onscreen. Event Alert Menu...
Page 84: Erasing All Events
Selected entries are then highlighted in blue. Touch and drag Alarm Clock Main > Calendar > Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. Press Create a new alarm by touching Turn the alarm on or off by touching the alarm...
Page 85 Touch to save your new alarm. Save Note: Any stored alarms will appear on the Alarm page in the order in which they were created. To turn alarm off (when sounding): Done With the alarm sounding an alert, move the slider...
Page 86: Timer
Timer Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). Press and touch Main Select a countdown time length for the alert by setting the Hours Minutes Assign the time by either scrolling through each reel or by touching the up or down arrows above/below each field (page 72).
Page 87 Other Countries in some cases cities and their corresponding countries. Note: Dark clocks indicate the selected time zone is currently in its evening (nighttime) hour. Touch an available city from the list. Repeat the process to add additional cities. To delete existing World Clock entries:...
Page 88: Notes
Notes 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 and touch Main Type your note using the keyboard and touch to save your note. (See “Entering Text” on page 32.)
Page 89: Tip Calculator
Weight field and Split Touch the gray unit fields and select an initial and target unit of measurement from the Unit page. Use the onscreen keypad to enter a value for the initial unit. (The converted value will be instantly calculated.)
Page 90 Touch to delete all numbers. Reset Press to return to the previous screen. 2E. Calendar & Tools...
Page 91: 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...
Page 92: Running The Speech To Action Tutorial
If you hear “Which number?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”). You can skip steps 3 and 4 by saying a name and location after “Call” without pausing (for example, “ John Jones mobile ”).
Page 93: Calling Contacts Entries
” and then choose to try again or cancel. try again? If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “ followed by the name only. For example, say “...
Page 94: Sending A Message
(work, mobile, etc.), your phone chooses the mobile number by default. 2F. Voice Services If you hear “Say the name or number,” say a name or a phone number. If you hear “Which number?,” say a number type (for example, “Mobile”) or press...
Page 95 Follow the onscreen prompts to select a picture and then attach it to the new Picture message. Touch > Add Subject to toggle it to the state and use the keyboard to enter text into the Subject field. Once complete, touch to complete the Send process.
Page 96: Opening Menus With Asr
Say “ ” A list of valid destinations is displayed Go To. and you are prompted with “ If the list is too long to fit on one screen, you can say the name of a destination. Examples can include: Email...
Page 97 Confirmation, activate the training mode (Adaptation), configure the modes (Expert/Prompt), or get information about the Speech to Action software. To change ASR confirmation: Your phone can be configured to take a specific action prior to initiating any voice command parameter. Press and touch...
Page 98: Using Choice Lists
To reset the adaptation: Using Choice Lists Adapting .” If your phone is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “ the list. To confirm the choice, say “...
Page 99 Enabling and Disabling ASR Audio Modes You can customize whether the Voice Recognition feature displays either a list of top Voice Recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list. To change the ASR mode: Main...
Page 100: Microsd Card
Your phone is capable of supporting a standard microSD (Secure Digital) memory card to expand the phone’s available memory space. 2G. microSD Card It allows you to store images, music, and voice data in your phone. Important: Although the Camera can function with or without...
Page 101: Removing The Microsd Card
Carefully insert a microSD card into the open slot and firmly push it in until the end of the card aligns with the edge of the battery area. WARNING: Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins.
Page 102: Memory Status
Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer Before using your phone's mass storage capabilities, you must first install the microSD card into the phone before connecting the Samsung Seek to your computer. You can find additional support at www.sprint.com/support 2G.
Page 103: Troubleshooting Usb Connection
Double-click a folder to reveal its contents. software. Troubleshooting USB Connection Next If there is ever a circumstance where your setup of the device’s USB connection has an issue, try these troubleshooting tips. Connected to PC Verify your computer is able to access the Internet prior to connection and that this connection is not lost during these troubleshooting procedures.
Page 104 Connected to PC Transferring data directly to and from the microSD , select Install and click Next You can access the microSD card and use it just as Next easily as any other communicating storage device. screen appears, (from the Properties Device section from the list.
Page 105: Creating Folders In The Microsd Card
From your Desktop, double-click [device drive letter] Right-click and select displayed.) If you are sure you wish to remove all the files from your microSD card, follow the onscreen instructions. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the My Computer >...
Page 106: Important Connection Information
DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microSD, and do not attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to fail.
Page 107: Camera
2H. Camera Taking Pictures (page 97) Storing Pictures (page 101) Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. Important Photos can be stored in either the phone’s internal memory or on a microSD card (sold separately).
Page 108 Note: Although images can be stored in the phone’s internal memory or optional microSD card, data can not be saved onto the phone’s internal memory. To set the storage options for images, see “Setting Storage Options” on page 101. Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen.
Page 109 ) to send the image via Messaging or Send via Bluetooth. ) to display a slideshow Slide show sequence of the current images found in the My Phone folder. To use the Image options: Launch the screen (page 98) and select My Photos a CAMERA location (Phone or microSD card).
Page 110: Assigning An Image To A Contacts Entry
Note: Copy to memory card are viewing a file that is currently stored on the phone and wish to copy it to the card. Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry Press and touch Scroll through your available images and touch an image to view it at full screen.
Page 111: Storing Pictures
Setting Storage Options Even if a microSD card is detected, all pictures are automatically stored within the phone's CAMERA folder on the card. To use the larger storage capacity of an internal microSD card, the storage destination must be set differently.
Page 112 Enter email address enter the recipient’s email address. Touch to continue. Done Note: The Recipient entry must be either a mobile number or email address to continue using this feature. Touch > Picture. Touch to select a picture, then touch...
Page 113 Select a picture to send by touching it. (You can select multiple pictures which are then highlighted in blue.) To “deselect” a file, touch it again until it is no longer highlighted. Touch to attach your images to the new message.
Page 114: Bluetooth
Sending Items via Bluetooth (page 108) About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Page 115: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active (default status) – Bluetooth is in visible mode and searching for a compatible device – Bluetooth is paired and connected to a headset Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu...
Page 116: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Press and touch Main Bluetooth > Trusted devices. Touch the information button ( listed entry. Scroll down the list to view all available field descriptions. Press to return to the previous listing. 2I. Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth Devices Main >...
Page 117 > Settings > but rather temporarily deactivates the connection which can later be reactivated. Press Bluetooth > Trusted devices. Note: If you would like to search for new devices, from within this list, touch Pair and touch Main Main > Settings >...
Page 118: Deleting Paired Devices
Main Bluetooth > Trusted devices. Verify your visibility to other devices. There is no need to repair your phone if you have already been successfully paired with another device and your visibility is set to Always visible Note: Successful repairing is also dependant on the Bluetooth capabilities of the externally paired device.
Page 119 Accepting places a copy of the incoming entry into the person’s Contacts entry list. Note: You can transfer Contacts from your old phone if it has Bluetooth capability to your Samsung Seek. To send pictures via Bluetooth: Press...
Page 121: Section 3: Sprint Service
Section 3 Sprint Service...
Page 122: Sprint Service: The Basics
Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 123: New Voicemail Message Alerts
By sounding the assigned ringer type. By displaying at the top of your screen. When you have a missed call or receive a new message (such as Voicemail, Text or Picture), your phone alerts you and displays a While you were out ) icon.
Page 124: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Nationwide Sprint 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 phone or from any other touch-tone phone.
Page 125: Text Messaging (Sms)
> Messaging repeating step 3. Review your message and touch Accessing Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, you will hear an announcement tone and a top of the screen. Touch message. – or –...
Page 126: Deleting Messages
Send Message Share phone number to pull the current message’s phone number and send it to another person via either a separate text message or via email. stores the current message’s Save to Contacts phone number to your Contacts list.
Page 127: Caller Id
(if it is available and you are in digital mode). Dialer To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Touch and drag caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: Touch the caller entry to re-activate the first call and place the second caller on hold.
Page 128: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. Press and touch Dialer Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad.
Page 129: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding lets you forward all of your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. There are different types of call forwarding:...
Page 130: Roaming
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.
Page 131: Setting Roam Mode
Sprint Only prevent roaming on other networks. Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Page 132: Data Roam Guard
(A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply.) 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 133: Web And Data Services
Network. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter Finding Your User Name If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it online or on your phone. . Sign on to your account using www.sprint.com...
Page 134: Updating Your User Name
Settings menu ( Main Phone Information Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the data profile on the phone to reflect the name change. Press...
Page 135: Navigating The Web
(for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is completely open), and you can receive calls. If no indicator is displayed, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see > Settings >...
Page 136: Browser Menu
For these and other functions, you will need to use the browser menu. The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your phone.
Page 137 Scrolling As with other menu and list items on your phone, scrolling is a simple matter of sliding your finger up or down through the page. To scroll up or down through a Web page: Slide your finger either up or down on the screen.
Page 138 If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address): Note: > Web.
Page 139: Creating A Bookmark
Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just its address. Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a particular Web page may be marked is controlled by its creator. Accessing a Bookmark Press and touch –...
Page 140: Accessing Messages
Outlook Web Access from a Microsoft 3B. Web and Data Services Exchange Server or the Sprint Mobile Email connector for direct access. – or – Select Here you may add your own POP or IMAP email accounts manually. Note: Main > Email > Next Touch license agreements or disclaimers.
Page 141 (See “Entering Text” on page 32.) Touch to save the new information. Done Note: The information required to sign in will vary depending on the email provider you are accessing. Touch once you’ve entered your sign-in Done information.
Page 142 OWA allows you to use a secured Web address ( to connect remotely to your Microsoft Exchange Server. Note: If you are trying to setup a work email after you have already created another email account, you will need to access the Add New Email function (page 131).
Page 143 SMS text message. Create the rest of your appointment and click Email Home Page Overview This page provides you with easy access to all of your current email accounts, the ability to access both local and remote email contact information, configure your Send.
Page 144 Email Settings settings for the built-in email client such as formats, checking for updates, and removing temporary files and applications. lists your currently available email Email Accounts accounts. Find Contacts allows you to quickly locate addressee information from various sources: 3B.
Page 145: Creating Additional Email Accounts
. See “Accessing the Add New Email home page Email Page” on page 131. Touch the icon to the left of the account name field to display the Email home page to begin the process of Add New Email Account adding a new email account.
Page 146 Customizing the Sprint Mobile Email settings Touch , scroll through the available Time Zone entries on the list and touch the desired time zone setting. To observe daylight saving time, touch to set the On/Off button to Touch and select a display format for...
Page 147 Configuring Individual Email Account Settings This option is different from the settings available for the application as a whole. Account Settings allows you to configure account specific options. Once you have set up your Email, press touch to launch the application.
Page 148: Accessing Email
Main application. Touch the desired email account. (Your default account inbox will be displayed.) Change the current folder by touching (at the top of the page) and selecting from one of the other available folders: Recently Deleted , or Outbox Scroll up or down the screen to move the list of messages either up or down.
Page 149: Deleting Email Messages
Touch Send selected recipients. Deleting Email Messages To delete an open email message: Touch an email message from the list to open it for viewing. Touch message by touching To delete an unopened email message from the list: and repeat step 3.
Page 150: Deleting Email Accounts
From the Account Details page, touch confirm you want to delete this account by touching Marking Your Email List This allows you to mark any previously read emails as unread (and vice versa). Press and touch Main launch the application.
Page 151: Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging
Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging Data services also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AIM Messenger , Windows Live Messenger Messenger. Press and touch Main Main Slide the phone open and select an IM provider, such as...
Page 152 Video card: VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter supporting 16 - bit Color display with 1024x768 (minimum) resolution. Installing Sprint Desktop Sync On your computer, sign on to your My Sprint page , and click www.sprint.com Sprint Mobile Sync...
Page 153: Downloading Games, Ringers And More
Mobile Sync database and your computer’s Outlook contacts list up to date. Any change to one is then copied or updated to the other. Add PC contacts data to Sprint Mobile Sync: your current list of contact information from your computer’s Outlook application to your remote...
Page 154: Accessing The Download Menus
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, follow the onscreen instructions to select it. > Shopping You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download details, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the...
Page 155 Follow any onscreen instructions that might be specific to your purchased content. Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded...
Page 156: Information Services On The Web
Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded Run/Play/View item (or to start downloading, 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 157 (not available for all theaters or all showings). Accessing the Information Services Finding the information you’re looking for is as easy as navigating a Web page and touching an information category. (The following examples will illustrate how to access News and Movies information.)
Page 158: Data Services Faqs
. (Your phone will retrieve updates for the selected category.) 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 press > Settings > General > Phone Information...
Page 159 Can I sign out of all data services? No. Although you can not sign out of all data services, you can sign out from Web Browser access without turning off your phone. While signed out, you can still p lace or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
Page 160: Entertainment
Playing Music Accessing the Music Player Press and touch the Library screen. Navigate through the Library options and select a song to launch the music player. Use the onscreen control buttons to play, pause, forward to the next song in your playlist or return to the previous song.
Page 161 Note: The Library options can also be accessed from within the My music screen by touching Select an onscreen option. to return to the My music screen. Now Playing to browse through all music you have All Songs loaded onto your microSD card from your computer.
Page 162: Renaming A Playlist
3C. Entertainment Sideloading your Multimedia Content > Music. The microSD card can be accessed and used just as easily as any other communicating storage device. To make your media files accessible for playback by the PLAYLIST phone, you must correctly transfer the files from your computer directly to the proper folder on the internal microSD card.
Page 163: Transferring Multimedia Content
MySpace MySpace is a popular social networking website that offers users an interactive portal within which they can submit personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, and music among their peers. Note: Before continuing with these steps you must first have an active MySpace account which is able to receive >...
Page 164: Facebook
Adding MySpace as a New Place Press and touch CAMERA Touch to begin the selection process. Select a picture to upload by touching it. (You can select multiple pictures which are then highlighted in blue.) Touch to confirm the image selection process.
Page 165 Adding Facebook as a New Place Press and touch CAMERA Touch to begin the selection process. Select a picture to upload by touching it. (You can > Facebook select multiple pictures which are then highlighted in blue.) > Facebook Touch process.
Page 166: Twitter
Uploading Photos to Your Facebook Page Press and touch CAMERA Touch to begin the selection process. Select a picture to upload by touching it. (You can select multiple pictures which are then highlighted in blue.) Touch to confirm the image selection process.
Page 167: Section 4: Safety And Warranty
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 168: 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 169: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To 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 170: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device
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 171 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 172: Getting The Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone
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 173: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
The SAR value corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed into the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits.
Page 174: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission
FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.
Page 175: Owner's Record
The model, regulatory, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This is helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Samsung Seek™ (M350) Serial No.:...
Page 176: Manufacturer's Warranty
Repair Program, both of which are available separately. Each of these programs may be signed up for within 30 days of activating your phone. For more details, please visit your nearest Sprint Store or call Sprint at 1-800-584-3666.
Page 177 (c) equipment that has the serial number or the enhancement data code removed, defaced, damaged, altered or made illegible; (d) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use;...
Page 178 THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR...
Page 179 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. SAMSUNG MAKES NO...
Page 180 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 181 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 182 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 183 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 185: Index
Changing 41 Browser Menu 126 Clear private data 127 Font size 127 Page info 127 Redirect prompt 127 Reset browser 127 Send this page to 127 Settings 127 Startup page 127 Toolbar 126 Buying Ringers and Games Calculator 78 Calendar 71–74...
Page 186 Answering 25 Answering with Call Guard Call Forwarding 119 Call Waiting 117 Caller ID 117 Dialing 25 Dialing from the Contact List Emergency Numbers 27 End-of-Call Options 28 In-Call Options 28 Making 24 Missed Call 26 Saving a Number 29...
Page 187 Outlook Setup 132 Overview 133 Refreshing Your List 140 View Calendars 134 Work 130 Email Settings Individual Account 137 Setting up an Audible Alert Sprint Mobile 135 Emergency Numbers 27, 48 Adding 48 Deleting 48 Emoticons 33 End-of-Call Options 28...
Page 188 Facebook 154–156 Adding as a Space 155 Overview 154 Uploading Photos 156 Favorites 46 FCC Notice 164 Games Buying and Downloading In-Call Options 28 Information Services 146–148 Accessing 147 Initializing 147 Overview 146 Updating 148 Instant Messaging 141 Internet see Web...
Page 189 Copy to MicroSD 99 Sending 101, 102 Storing 101 Taking 97 Playing Music 150 Playlist 151, 152 Power Search tab 21, 66, 134 Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Recent Calls 52–56 Appending an Existing Number 55 Erasing All Entries 56 Erasing Selected Entries 56...
Page 190 Making a Call 54 Options 53 Saving a New Number 55 Saving a Number 55 Saving Number 30, 59 Viewing 52 Reels 22 Resetting Your Phone 49 Ring Tones Purchasing 38 Ringer Types 38 Alarm 38 Calendar 38 Message 38...
Page 191 Reading 115 Replying 116 Text Messaging 115–116 Three-Way Calling 118 Timer 76 Tip Calculator 79 TOOLBAR 126 Touch Settings Sensitivity 41 Transferring Content 66–68, 108–109 Contacts 66 TRS 44 TTY Use 44 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Index...
Page 192 Twitter Overview 156 Unit Converter 79 Unlocking Your Device 47 Unmute 28 Update Data Profile 45 Updating Data Profile 45 Firmware 45 Phone’s Software 45 PRL 45 Upload Image Facebook 99 My PC/Email 99 MySpace 99 Photobucket 99 Vibration 40...

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Samsung Seek SPH-M350 User Manual

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Phone Basics

Settings

History

Contacts

Calendar & Tools

Voice Services

Microsd Card

Camera

Bluetooth

Section 3: Sprint Service

Sprint Service: the Basics

Web and Data Services

Entertainment

Section 4: Safety and Warranty

Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

User Guide

Need help?

Questions and answers

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