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
2A. Phone Basics ......8 Your Phone ....... . 8 Viewing the Display Screen .
Page 4 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ....... 69 Erasing Call History ......70 2F.
Page 5 Exploring the Web ......148 On Demand ......151 Phone as Modem .
Page 6 Manufacturer’s Warranty ....174 Index ........178...
Page 7: Introduction
Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information. You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page.
Page 8: Missed Alerts
My Content 1: Application Manager 2: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 3: Madden NFL 08 Demo 4: Midnight Pool DEMO 5: PAC-MAN/Ms. PAC-MAN DEMO 6: Tetris Demo Pack 7: WSOP Pro Challenge Poker 3: Themes...
Page 9 4: Sprint Navigation 5: Sprint TV 6: TheWeatherChannel 4.0 Free Trial 7: IM & Email 1: Get New IM & Email 2: My Content Manager IM & Email 3: Instant Messaging 4: Sprint Mobile Email 8: Call Tones Messaging 1: Send Message...
Page 10 2: Review 3: Erase All 0: Voice Services 1: Call <Name or #> 2: Send Text <Name> 3: Send Email < Name> 4: Send VoiceSMS <Name> 5: Lookup <Name> 6: Go To <App> Pictures 1: Camera Press the right softkey to view the following options:...
Page 11 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.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 3: Night Shot 4: Settings..
Page 12 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...
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...
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...
Page 15: In Use Menu
1: Slider Down 2: After 5 seconds 3: Off 13: Wireless Backup 1: Subscribe 2: Learn More In Use Menu Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: 1: Key Mute 2: Contacts 3: Messaging 4: 3-Way Call 5: Call History...
Page 17: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 18: Setting Up Service
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
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: Voicemail Password
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. For more information, or to change your passwords,...
Page 22: Sprint Operator Services
Section 1A. Setting Up Service There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. Sprint Operator Services...
Page 23: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 24: Phone Basics
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 information that are important to you. you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
Page 25: Key Functions
END (Power) Key lets you end a call or turn the phone on or off. While in the main menu, it cancels your input and then returns the phone to standby mode. When you receive an incoming call, press this key to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.
Page 26: Exterior Phone Features
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.
Page 27: Rear Phone Features
(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 your phone’s ringer is turned off and the vibrate mode is not checked. Indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. Indicates your phone is in use and a call is in progress. Indicates that your phone cannot find a signal.
Page 30 (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
Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the Sprint National Network and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 63).
Page 32: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
Page 33: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
Page 34: Installing The Battery
(2). Section 2A. Phone Basics Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure to line up the gold contacts (3). Gently press down on the battery until it snaps into place (4).
Page 35: Removing The Battery
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.
Page 36 It takes about three hours to fully recharge a completely rundown (discharged) battery. UL Certified Phone Charger The phone charger for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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
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
Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone It is important not to block the internal antenna to ensure the strongest possible signal. The internal antenna is located near the bottom of your phone (below the keypad).
Page 40: Dialing Options
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.
Page 41: Answering Calls
(See “Call Answer Mode” on page 51.) Answer to answer the call. to send the call to your voicemail box. Ignore To quiet the ringer, press the Back , End , or volume key. Section 2A. Phone Basics...
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
Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it (right softkey). may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and then report your approximate location. Important Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
Page 44: In-Call Options
Press the left softkey again to unmute the phone. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. Press (right softkey) to add the new number to your Contacts.
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.
Page 46: Finding A Phone Number
Highlight an entry and press Section 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 last credit card billing. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: >...
Page 47: Dialing From The Contacts List
Contacts. To dial phone numbers with pauses: While in standby mode, select Select Contacts > Find Highlight the entry you want to call and press Press to dial the number. Note When dialing a number with a hard pause, press TALK to send the next set of numbers.
Page 48: Using Speed Dialing
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: Entering Text Using T9 Text Input
> letter capitalization ( abc Entering Text Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the entering text, see page 32.) T9 Text Input uses an intuitive word database to analyze the letters you enter and create a suitable word.
Page 50: Entering Text Using Alpha Mode
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Page 51: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages, And Recent Messages
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:...
Page 52: Setting Text Options
Note Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized preset message of your own. (For more information on preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 46.)
Page 53 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. (right softkey) Close...
Page 54: Settings
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 . This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Page 55 While in standby mode, select > Display > Brightness and press Main Menu Press the navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and press Changing the Backlight Time Length , or My Albums Select how long the display screen and keypad are (left softkey).
Page 56: Power Save Mode
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. While in standby mode, select > Display > PowerSave Mode Select Section 2B.
Page 57: Activating The Status Light
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: Selecting Ringer Types For Voice Calls
Ringer Types Main Menu > Settings Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Picture Mail Text Message Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls...
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...
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
(For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 142.) Messaging settings make text messaging easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own preset messages.
Page 62: Deleting Old Messages
“Where are you?,” Main Menu > “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at” to suit your needs, or add your own message to the list (up to a combined total of 20 messages). Main Menu >...
Page 63 Add New Enter your message (see “Entering Text” on page 32) and press Main Menu > message will be added to the beginning of the list.) Text Message Settings Edit Configure the options associated with text messages sent from your phone.
Page 64: Airplane Mode
This mode you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, and Voice Memos when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or Main Menu >...
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.
Page 66: Updating Phone Software
– or – If the selected location is empty, press assign a new function to it. Scroll up or down to highlight a function from the list of available function categories and press Scroll to highlight an option and press Main Menu >...
Page 67: Display Language
Main Menu > Settings Voice Caller ID Call Answer Mode Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone: by pressing any number key, by pressing simply opening the phone. While in standby mode, select > More... > Call Setup > Call Answer Select an option and press Main Menu >...
Page 68: Auto-Answer Mode
Main Menu > Settings Enter the five- or six-digit prefix (for example, an area code and prefix) and press Making an Abbreviated Dial Call Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. Abbrev. Dial the prefix digits displayed.
Page 69: 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. Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls Restrict your phone's outgoing calls according to one...
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
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. familiarize you with your phone’s security settings.
Page 72: Using Your Phone's Lock Features
Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock > Lock My Phone Enter your lock code. Select Unlocked On Power-Up your phone to lock the next time it is turned on, select On Power-Up Section 2C. Security Unlocking Your Phone From standby mode, press any function key to access the Enter your lock code.
Page 73: Changing The Lock Code
Lock Services Lock voice call functions and data services. When you and select enable Lock Services, you will not be able to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access data services until the lock has been disabled in the Main Menu >...
Page 74: Locking Sprint Power Vision
. (See “Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls” on page 53.) Locking Sprint Power Vision While in standby mode, select > More... > Restrict and Lock > Data > Off and Lock Enter your lock code. (The data lock menu is displayed.) Select Lock .
Page 75: Erasing Phone Data
> More... > Security and enter your lock code. Select Erase/Reset > Erase Web Cookies If you are certain you would like to erase all of your cookies, select Erasing Web History Use the Security menu to erase the history of Web sites you have visited.
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.
Page 77: Resetting Your Favorites
> More... > Security Select Erase/Reset > Reset All Settings If you are certain that you would like to reset your phone to its default settings, select Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults,...
Page 78: Security Features For Sprint Power Vision
Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable data services again at any time.
Page 79: Roaming
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Using Call Guard Using Data Roam Guard 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...
Page 80: Checking For Voicemail Messages While Roaming
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
Main Menu > Settings to confirm the Roaming rate notification Answer to answer the call. If the Call Guard feature is set to On , you need to take an extra step to make or receive roaming calls. Section 2D. Roaming...
Page 82: Using Data Roam Guard
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
Call History. Viewing Call History Call History is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy.
Page 84: Call History Options
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. Call History Options...
Page 85: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Unknown, or Restricted . Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
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.
Page 87: Contacts
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 This section explains how to use your information.
Page 88: Finding Contacts Entries
Section 2F. Contacts Scroll through all the entries. – or – Enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as “Dav” for “Dave”). (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.) To display the details for an entry, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number,...
Page 89: Finding Speed Dial Numbers
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,...
Page 90: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
[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
To assign a speed dial number to a new phone number: Add a phone number to a new Contacts entry. (See “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 71 or “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”...
Page 92: Editing A Contacts Entry
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. (See “Ringer Types” on page 42.) > Edit , etc.).
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: Setting Wireless Backup Alert
Section 2F. Contacts Setting Wireless Backup Alert Main Menu > Contacts This feature turns the pop-up alert on or off when a Wireless Backup has been completed. To set the wireless backup alert (sign-in state only): While in standby mode, press Wireless Backup >...
Page 95: Scheduler And Tools
While in standby mode, select Press Tools > Calendar > Scheduler Select the day to which you would like to add an event and press Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler.
Page 96: Viewing Events
Select a ringer category and then a ringer and press Enter a start time and date for the event. Press the right softkey to toggle between AM or PM. Enter an end time and date for the event. Press the right softkey to toggle between AM or PM.
Page 97: Task List
While in standby mode, select Calendar > Task List Main Menu > Tools > Note If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Press Enter a name for the task and press (left softkey).
Page 98: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Select Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the field. Enter an alarm time. Press the right softkey for AM or PM. Highlight the ringer field and press Select a ringer category and press select a ringer and press Section 2G.
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
Clear Press for the total. Section 2G. Scheduler and Tools Countdown Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time and date. While in standby mode, select Calendar > Countdown Note Main Menu > Tools >...
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
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. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using automatic speech recognition and managing voice memos.
Page 103: Calling Contacts Entries
Contacts application for that name. If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say If the name is recognized and there is only one number for the name, your phone immediately places the call.
Page 104: Adapting Digit Dial
Adapt Digit adaptation. After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently misrecognizing your speech.
Page 105 After confirming that the recording is acceptable, repeat the recording process with the next set of digits. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for an additional nine sets of digits. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.”...
Page 106: Using Choice Lists
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
Mobile Note If the system can not recognize the name or number, the phone displays a list of possible matching items. Select the entry from the list and press OK (left softkey. Record you outgoing message. (left softkey). Next followed immediately by the , etc.) you want to send it to.
Page 108: Look Up A Contacts Entry
Press and hold “Go To” displayed and you are prompted with “Please Choose.” If the list is too long to fit on one screen, the screen displays “Next Menu.” You can say the name of a destination, or say followed “Lookup”...
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.
Page 110: Erasing Voice Memos
Select and press Editing a Voice Memo Caption By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a sequential file name which consists of the date (MMM_DD) followed by the memo number. For example, two memos recorded on March 7, 2008, would be listed as: Mar_07x1 and Mar_07x2.
Page 111: Microsd Card
SD-compatible devices. Using Your Phone’s microSD Card Using the microSD Card Your phone is equipped wih a 256 MB microSD (Secure Digital) memory card that expands the phone’s available memory space. It allows you to store images, videos, music, and voice data in your phone.
Page 112: Removing The Microsd Card
Using non-recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your phone. Removing the microSD Card Lift up the cover of the microSD card slot and then press in on the card and release (it should pop partway out of the slot).
Page 113: Microsd Settings
With the microSD inserted, press Mass Storage > Format Enter the security code and press If you are sure you want to format the card and delete any files that are stored on it, select press Note...
Page 114: 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
USB cable. File Manager View information about folders and files on your phone or on your microSD card. You will also be able to view this information from your computer when it is connected to your phone. (See “Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer”...
Page 116: 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 117: Camera
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: Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account
Sprint Picture Mail account and establish a password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at to access and manage your uploaded pictures and albums.
Page 119: Camera Mode Options
Sprint Picture Mail Web site. Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, press (right softkey) to display additional camera Options options: to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting Self-Timer the Self-timer”...
Page 120: Setting The Self-Timer
To cancel the self timer after it has started: Press Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Press the navigation key right to zoom in or left to zoom out. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom up to four levels.
Page 121: Recording Videos
Select Video Mail Status Note Video Mail can be at most 30 seconds in length, but the length of a Long Video is dependent on both the quality settings and storage type used (phone or memory card). Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject.
Page 122: Video Mode Options
Play to upload the video to online albums. Upload Assign to assign the video as a video ringer or to voice calls. to delete the video. Erase Post to Serv. to upload your video to a third party online service.
Page 123: Viewing Your Camcorder's Status Area Display
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 Options
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...
Page 125: Memory Card Options
108. Online Albums If you have saved pictures to your Online Albums folder, you can view all of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your In Phone folder, delete images, and access additional picture options. Note...
Page 126: Online Albums Options
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. You can send a picture to up to 25 people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers.
Page 127: Sending Pictures And Videos From Messaging
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...
Page 128: Managing Sprint Picture Mail
Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint Picture Mail account at (see “In Phone Folder www.sprint.com/picturemail Options” on page 108), you can use your computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint Picture Mail Web site ( www.sprint.com/picturemail pictures, edit album titles, add captions, and organize images.
Page 129: Uploading 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...
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...
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: Ordering Prints
Select to confirm printing and press Ordering Prints You can order high-quality, professional prints from your phone or computer. Just select the photos you want to have printed and order your prints. Press Menu > Pictures > Order Prints prompts.
Page 133: Bluetooth
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 kits and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones.
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
When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset instead of through the phone. The call can then be received by pushing a button. While using the phone, you can Main Menu > Settings...
Page 136 PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile exchange of Contacts information between devices. It is typically used between a car kit and a mobile phone to allow the car kit to display the name of the incoming caller. – This profile – This profile...
Page 137: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Waiting for Pairing If you are going to be using a Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile to pair with a computer or PDA, you will need to allow the other device to initiate pairing with your phone.
Page 138: 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
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 141: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
1 + area code + your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press ( * ) and enter your passcode. You will be charged roaming rates when accessing voicemail while roaming off the network.
Page 142: Voicemail Options
Dial your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press Enter your passcode. When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the header.
Page 143: Voicemail-To-Voicemail Message
Expert Mode. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 Sprint Voicemail users. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved...
Page 144 Press to send your voicemail message. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint National Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
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
With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.
Page 147: Accessing Sms Text Messages
(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. Press (right softkey) to select a Options character input mode.
Page 148: Using Preset Messages
While in standby mode, select Messaging > Settings > General > Preset Messages Press Options (right softkey) – or – Highlight a message you wish to insert, and press (right softkey) Options > Erase softkey). Enter your new message or make changes and press .
Page 149: Playing An Sms Voice Message
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
(if it is available). Section 3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.)
Page 151: 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
– Personalize your phone by downloading and Ringers assigning different ringers to numbers in your Contacts. Screen Savers – Download unique images to use as screen savers — or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning a specific image to numbers in your Contacts.
Page 153: Getting Started With Sprint Power Vision
“@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint Power Vision services might have as his user name.) jsmith003@sprintpcs.com...
Page 154: Updating Your User Name
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.)
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.
Page 156: Navigating The Web
Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up and down.
Page 157: Going Back
You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.” If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item. Links, which appear as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
Page 158: Accessing Messaging
While in standby mode, select setup wizard will start.) Note Email can also be accessed from the standby screen by selecting Main Menu > Messaging > IM & Email . Select (left softkey) to continue. Section 3B. Sprint Power Vision Enter your wireless phone number and press the right softkey.
Page 159: Accessing Email
Text Messages. Please consult your service plan for details. Accessing Email Using Email on your phone is even easier than using multiple email accounts on your computer. Just launch the application and you’ll have instant access to all your accounts.
Page 160: Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging
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] . Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information and access your email messages.
Page 161: Accessing Wireless Chat Rooms
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: Downloading An Item
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press Screen Savers see a summary page for the item including its title, the and go to the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost.
Page 163 Select an option to continue: Select item (or to start, in the case of a game or an application). Your Sprint Power Vision session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Page 164: Exploring The Web
With Web access on your phone, you can browse full- color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores, breaking news, and weather, and shop on your phone anywhere on the Sprint National Network.
Page 165 Allows you to navigate directly to a Web Go to URL. site by entering its URL (Web site address). History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press , and then select (left softkey). Goto Reloads the current Web page.
Page 166: Creating A Bookmark
Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press (right softkey) to open the browser Menu menu.
Page 167: On Demand
(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...
Page 168: Initializing Your On Demand Service
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. (The following examples will illustrate how to access News and Movies information.)
Page 169: Updating On Demand Information
Internet, and access your company’s network anywhere on the Sprint National Network. Note To use this service, you are required to sign up on a Sprint Power Vision with Phone as Modem plan. Go to www.sprint.com or visit a Sprint Store for Phone as Modem plan details and more information.
Page 170: Sprint Power Vision Faqs
Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. Section 3B. Sprint Power Vision Sprint Power Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint Power Vision service? Your user name (for example, bsmith01@sprintpcs.com will be displayed when you access Phone Info >...
Page 171 Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint Power Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
Page 172: Entertainment: Sprint Tv And Sprint Music
– anywhere on the Sprint National Network. lets you preview, purchase, download, and Sprint Music listen to over a million songs right on your phone. You can even add songs from your own library to round out your on-the-go playlist.
Page 173: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
How long are the clips? Will I know the estimated time it will take to play the clip prior to accessing it? Once you have selected a channel, you will see a listing of the available clips.
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...
Page 176: Playing Music From The Sprint Music Store
Once the song has been downloaded to your ● microSD card, you will see options allowing you to listen to the song, add it to a playlist, or continue shopping. Section 3C. Entertainment: Sprint TV and Sprint Music Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store .
Page 177: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files
If you copy the files to a new microSD card, you will need to create a folder on the card called “MUSIC” to be able to play the music files.
Page 178 With your music still playing, the Sprint Music Store entry appears in the list. When another application (such as Music, Games, etc.) is active and running in the background, the Key tone feature remains inactive. (right softkey) to access the following...
Page 179 Content], and Games slow down and result in music or sound interruptions. To solve this type of issue, it is best to close down all other applications ( Application Manager > Options > Exit All Applications before initiating a new application.
Page 180: Streaming Music
Once you have purchased access to a music or radio channel, you can select from a variety of stations to listen to your favorite music or get caught up on what’s new in music. Section 3C. Entertainment: Sprint TV and Sprint Music...
Page 181: Section 4: Safety And Warranty
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 182: 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 183: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
# 2 2 2 on your phone. Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.
Page 184: 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 185: Getting The Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone
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 186: Caring For The Battery
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
Page 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
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 189: Owner's Record
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. ®...
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...
Page 191 SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 192 NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
Page 193 Precautions for Transfer and Disposal If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods, the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level, and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software.
Page 194: Index
Call Answer Mode 51 Call Forwarding 135 Call Guard 65 Call History 67–70 Erasing 70 Making a Call 68 Prepending a Phone Number 69 Saving a Phone Number 69 Call Setup Options 51 Call Waiting 134 Caller ID 134 Camcorder 105–107...
Page 195 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 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 Memopad 83 Message Reminders 46 Messaging...
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...
Page 198 Dual Language 37 Insert Space 37 Prediction Start 36 Used Word Dictionary 36 Three-Way Calling 135 TTY 49 TTY Use 49 Turning Your Phone On and Off 16 Unlocking Your Phone 56 Updating Phone Software 50 Videos Options 106 Recording 105...
Page 199 Web 148–151 World Time 85 Index...

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Samsung SPHM520 User Manual

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Phone Basics

K

Settings

Security

Roaming

Call History

Contacts

Scheduler and Tools

Voice Services

Microsd Card

Camera

Bluetooth

Section 3: Sprint Service

Sprint Service Features: the Basics

Sprint Power Vision

Entertainment: Sprint TV and Sprint Music

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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