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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide www.sprint.com © 2009 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 4/13/09...
  • Page 2 Consejo Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita www.sprint.com y haz clic en En Español > Asistencia> Teléfonos y equipos . To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click En Español > Asistencia>...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 203. Introduction ....... i Your Phone’s Menu.
  • Page 4 Making a Call From History ....66 Saving a Number From History ....66 Erasing History .
  • Page 5 Order Prints ......123 Settings and Info ......124 2J.
  • Page 6 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information ......185 4A. Important Safety Information ..186 General Precautions .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Sprint Service Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information User Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current Guide version for your phone.

  • Page 8: Missed Alerts

    2: Sprint Family Locator Entertainment 1: Music 2: TV 3: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Stuff Manager Games 3: Brain Excercise Demo by Namco 4: CLUE DEMO 5: LEGO Indiana Jones DEMO History Missed Alerts My Stuff 1: Application Manager 2: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Stuff Manager Games...
  • Page 9 4: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 3: Night Shot 4: Metering 5: Settings.. 1: Resolution 2: Quality 3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar 5: Storage 6: Launch 1: Review Pictures 2: Camcorder 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey to view the following options: 1: Selftimer 1: Off 2: 5 sec...
  • Page 10 2: Send Message 1: Text Message 2: Picture Mail 3: Email 4: IM 5: VoiceSMS 3: Text Message 4: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail 3: Saved Mail 4: Pending 5: Email 6: IM 1: AOL Instant Messenger 2: Windows Live Messenger 3: Yahoo! Messenger 7: Chat &...
  • Page 11 6: Language 1: English 2: Español 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 2: Earpiece 3: Headset 4: Speakerphone 5: Advanced... 2: Ringer Type 1: Incoming Calls 2: Messages 3: Schedule 4: Roam Ringer 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep 2: Service 3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop 5: Power On...
  • Page 12 5: Voice SMS Option 1: Speakerphone 2: From Name 5: Text Entry 1: Auto-Capital 1: On 2: Off 2: Auto-Space 1: On 2: Off 3: Dual Language 1: None 2: Spanish 4: Personal Dictionary 5: Used Word Dictionary 1: Yes 2: No 6: Display Candidate 1: Display On...
  • Page 13 5: Call Setup 1: Auto Answer 2: Abbreviated Dial 3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match 6: Contacts 1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret 3: My Name Card 4: Wireless Backup 5: Services 7: Data 1: On/Off 2: Net Guard 3: Update Data Profile 8: Headset Mode 1: Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound...
  • Page 14 7: Memo Pad 8: World Time 1: Set DST 9: Update Phone 1: Update Firmware 2: Update PRL 0: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review *: Voice Service 1: Call <Name or#> 2: Send Text <Name or #> 3: Send Picture <Name or #> 4: Send Voice SMS <Name or #>...

  • Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 16: 1A. Setting Up Service

    1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) Activating Your Phone (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 3) Sprint Account Passwords (page 4) Getting Help (page 5) Setting Up Your Phone Install the battery. (See “Installing the Battery” on page 17.) In a single motion, press down on the cover and slide it towards the lens and then carefully lift the...

  • Page 17: Activating Your Phone

    Activating Your Phone If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint , it is designed to activate account or a new line of service automatically.

  • Page 18: Sprint Account Passwords

    For more information about using your voicemail, see “Voicemail” on page 132. Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

  • Page 19: Getting Help

    Getting Help Managing Your Account Online: www.sprint.com Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). View and pay your bill. Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories. Shop for the latest Sprint phones. View available Sprint service plans and options.

  • Page 20: Sprint 411

    Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

  • Page 21: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 22: 2A. Phone Basics

    2A. Phone Basics Your Phone (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 11) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 15) Battery and Charger (page 16) Navigating Through the Menus (page 19) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 20) Making and Answering Calls (page 20) Entering Text in Portrait Mode (page 30) Phone Software Upgrades –...

  • Page 23: Key Functions

    Key Functions Indicator LED shows your phone’s connection status at a glance. provide information about your Status Bar Icons phone’s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. displays all the information needed Display Screen to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

  • Page 24: Landscape Phone Features

    lets you hear the caller and automated Earpiece prompts. allows you to adjust the ringer Volume Button volume in standby mode 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.

  • Page 25: Viewing The Display Screen

    (Function) key, toggle to access the Fn Key numbers/symbols atop each key on the QWERTY keyboard. lets you toggle alphabet characters Shift Key between mixed case, uppercase and lowercase. Character case remains as selected until the Shift key is pressed again. lets you access symbol characters.
  • Page 26 Status Bar – Service Icons Data Service Available – Sprint mobile broadband data service (EVDO) is available. When active and communicating, the icon is animated. Data Service Dormant – Sprint mobile broadband data service (EVDO) is dormant. Data Service Active – Sprint mobile broadband data service (EVDO) is active.
  • Page 27 Status Bar – Status Icons 1 Beep – Your phone is set to beep when an incoming call is received. 1 Beep and Vibrate – Your phone is set to beep and vibrate when an incoming call is received. TTY Mode – Your phone is operating in TTY mode.
  • Page 28 Other Icons Missed Call – You have missed an incoming call. Missed Call Alert – You have missed a call alert. Multiple Alerts – You have multiple alert messages. Missed Alarm Event – You have missed an alarm event. Calendar Event – You have a pending event scheduled.

  • Page 29: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Other Icons Media Upload – Files have been uploaded to an online album or folder. Bluetooth (Enabled/Active) – The Bluetooth technology is active and enabled. Bluetooth (Connected) – The Bluetooth device is connected. Bluetooth Bluetooth (Headset Connected) – The Headset is connected and visible. Bluetooth Bluetooth (Stereo Connected) –...

  • Page 30: Battery And Charger

    Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com 2A. Phone Basics...
  • Page 31 Installing the Battery In a single motion, press down on the cover and slide it towards the lens (1) and then carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone (2). Insert the battery into the opening, making sure to line up the gold contacts (3).

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

  • Page 33: Navigating Through The Menus

    means the battery is charging. red indicator light light means the battery is at least green indicator 90 percent charged. ) indicates the current charge battery icon level of the internal battery. With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.

  • Page 34: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Highlight a message and press message text. For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into: Highlight and press Messages Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press 2A.

  • Page 35: Dialing Options

    To redial your last outgoing call, press To redial other recent numbers, press a number, and press again. When making calls off the Nationwide Sprint Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your phone by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 29), using Voice Dial (page 91), using your History listings (page 65), and Voice Services (page 91).

  • Page 36: Answering Calls

    Enter digits and then use this feature to 2sec Pause: enter a 2 second delay within a number string (the phone continues dialing after 2 seconds without any additional keys being pressed). (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 27.) Answering Calls Make sure your phone is on.

  • Page 37: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Note When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail. Ending a Call Press Missed Call Notification When you do not answer an incoming call, your screen displays the Missed Call log. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press phone number, press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:...

  • Page 38: In-Call Options

    Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location.

  • Page 39: End-Of-Call Options

    accesses the Tools menu options. Tools - your calendar entries Calendar - a list of current Bluetooth devices Bluetooth - onscreen memo pad Memo Pad - your Alarm events and menu Alarm - onscreen calculator Calculator increases the microphone to its Whisper On/Off maximum level.
  • Page 40 After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the phone displays the entry name, phone number, and the duration of the call. Press OPTIONS to view the Contacts listing for the Contact Details number.
  • Page 41 You can also search Contacts by using a specific string of numbers. Enter four or more of the last digits in standby mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Matching Contacts entries are displayed within an onscreen list.

  • Page 42: Abbreviated Dialing

    Press to dial the number. – or – Press (right softkey) OPTIONS number in your Contacts. Note When dialing a number with a hard pause, press to send the next set of numbers. Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).

  • Page 43: Dialing From The Contacts List

    To place a call using Prepend Abbreviated Dialing: Enter the last four digits of the number. Press Dialing From the Contacts List Highlight and press Shortcut From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey) to list entries. Highlight the entry you want to call and press to dial the entry’s default phone number.

  • Page 44: Entering Text In Portrait Mode

    Entering Text in Portrait Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint Mail and Text Messaging). In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter text while the phone is in portrait mode where the keypad is the primary method of both text and character entry.

  • Page 45: Abc Mode

    Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press ) (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase all previously entered text.) To get the uppercase in the above example, press...

  • Page 46: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, And Preset Messages

    By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Characters scroll in the following order: English Sequence Upper Case...

  • Page 47: Setting Text Options

    To enter preset messages: From a screen where you can enter text, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Add Preset Message “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 30.) Select a message and press Note Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick messages, such as “Meet me at,”...

  • Page 48: Entering Text In Landscape Mode

    (right Select Entering Text in Landscape Mode Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard The Samsung Exclaim™ has a built-in, keyboard-style keypad, referred to as a full QWERTY keyboard. The text options are keyboard is located beneath the display screen and is accessed by sliding it open. This orients the phone's display to landscape (widescreen) mode.
  • Page 49 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. When you slide the phone open, the display rotates from a vertical viewing mode (portrait) to a horizontal viewing mode (landscape).
  • Page 50 Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter text using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your phone's QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard computer keyboard. Selecting text input modes and options in landscape mode is the same as in portrait mode (page 30).

  • Page 51: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters Entering Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Press to make the next character uppercase. Characters revert back to lowercase after the next character is typed. Pressing cycles through the input modes (Upper/Lower/Mixed). Press the corresponding text keys. For example, to enter the word “Bill,” type the keypad sequence below.
  • Page 52 press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word.) 9:30 Entering Symbols and Preset Messages Symbols can be entered from the keyboard by using key to access the Symbols page and then pressing the number key corresponding to an associated symbol.
  • Page 53 Returning to Portrait Mode When you close the QWERTY keyboard, the display screen will remain in landscape mode until you open the other slider keypad. The above action converts display screen contents back to portrait mode. 2A. Phone Basics...

  • Page 54: Navigating The Main Screen

    2B. Navigating the Main Screen Getting to Know Sprint One Click (page 40) Personalizing the Carousel (page 42) Personalizing the Home Screen (page 45) Getting to Know Sprint One Click Sprint One Click brings all your favorite features to your fingertips.
  • Page 55 – The carousel is the bottom row of Carousel icons, on your main screen. Pressing the left or right moves the carousel. The tile in the center is the selected tile, and it’s menu is displayed. In the illustration, the tile ( Home so the Home screen is displayed.

  • Page 56: Personalizing The Carousel

    Highlight a topic and press tutorial. Topics include: Getting Started, Changing the Carousel Adding a Tile Removing a Tile the Home Screen Adding a Bubble Bubble To see a full menu of tutorials when viewing another tutorial, press Index (left softkey). Personalizing the Carousel Now that you know what the carousel is, it’s time to make it work for you by adding, removing, or rearranging tiles to...
  • Page 57 Sprint One Click Tiles Internet – Access data services, including the Sprint home page, Favorites, Recent Pages, the Enter Web Address menu, and Google search. See “Getting Started With Data Services” on page 144. Shortcuts – Add and access up to five shortcuts from My Stuff, My Album, Bookmark, and Menu Item.

  • Page 58: Removing A Tile From The Carousel

    Removing a Tile From the Carousel Highlight and press OPTIONS Personalize Carousel Press the navigation key left or right to select a tile, and then highlight Remove Tile Highlight and press Shortcut From the main screen, highlight a tile and press OPTIONS (left softkey) >...

  • Page 59: Personalizing The Home Screen

    Editing Tiles Certain tiles, such as Shortcuts, contain editable content. You can use the Personalize Carousel menu to edit these tiles. Highlight and press OPTIONS Personalize Carousel Press the navigation key right or left to select a tile, scroll down the options list, highlight press Use your navigation key and function keys to edit the tile.
  • Page 60 If prompted, follow the instructions to personalize your bubble (for example, by selecting an astrological sign for the Horoscope bubble). When you are finished, press Sprint One Click – Home Screen Bubbles Date and Time – Provides the current date and time.

  • Page 61: 2C. Settings

    2C. Settings Personalizing Your Phone (page 47) Sound Settings (page 48) Display Settings (page 52) Location Settings (page 54) Messaging Settings (page 55) Airplane Mode (page 57) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 58) Phone Setup Options (page 59) Security Settings (page 61) Personalizing Your Phone Your phone can be personalized via the onscreen carousel.

  • Page 62: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. can be downloaded right to your Downloaded Ringers phone. include a variety of standard Preprogrammed Ringers ringer types and familiar music.
  • Page 63 When the download is finished, select an option to continue: Listen to listen to the ringer. to assign the ringer to a call or message Set As type or to a specific contact. Shop to browse for other items to download. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Highlight and press...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings

    Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. Highlight and press Volume Select Ringer Earpiece Headset Advanced... Using the navigation key, choose a volume level and press You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your phone.

  • Page 65: Alert Notification

    To set your phone always to vibrate in addition to any ringer settings: Press the volume button up or down in standby mode until a volume setting appears on the screen. Press (left softkey). (If you have Always Vibrate already checked the option, pressing (left softkey) again deselects the option.) Silence All The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds...

  • Page 66: Display Settings

    to select a key tone length. (Longer Tone Length tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) Highlight an available option from one of the above menus and press Display Settings Changing the Backlight Time Length Select how long the display screen and keypad remain backlit after you press any key.

  • Page 67: Changing The Brightness

    Highlight an image and press (You can use your navigation key to scroll through and view other available images.) – or – To make an online purchase, highlight press . (Your phone automatically downloads the ringer.) For more information on downloading images, see “Downloading Games, Ringers and More”...

  • Page 68: Location Settings

    Changing the Phone’s Menu Orientation Although the menu is displayed as a series of onscreen icons, the arrangement of these icons is dependent on the current viewing mode: portrait or landscape. If the keypad is the currently active input source, the menu is displayed in portrait mode.

  • Page 69: Messaging Settings

    When you turn the Location feature on, the phone displays the icon. When you turn Location off, the phone displays the icon. Messaging Settings Your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities let you send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging”...
  • Page 70 To edit or delete a preset message: Highlight and press . (You will see the list of preset > Pre-set Message messages.) Highlight the message and press to edit the message (see “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 30 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode”...

  • Page 71: Airplane Mode

    To turn speakerphone on or off: Highlight and press Messages > Voice SMS Option > Speakerphone Select To access the VoiceSMS Options menu, you can also press Menu > Messages > Settings > VoiceSMS Option . To enter the from name: Highlight and press Messages >...

  • Page 72: Tty Use With Sprint Service

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

  • Page 73: Phone Setup Options

    Note In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack. Phone Setup Options Main Screen Your phone’s Sprint One Click main screen lets you customize your phone and provides quick access to the features and functions you use the most.

  • Page 74: Setting Abbreviated Dialing

    to allow you to answer an incoming call Slide Up by either sliding the phone open or by pressing Note You can continue an active conversation with your party even if the phone is closed (cover slides down) when either Any Key or Talk Key options are selected.

  • Page 75: Security Settings

    Security Settings Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. Highlight and press Security Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number.

  • Page 76: Erasing Phone Content

    Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Special Numbers” on page 62.) To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have...

  • Page 77: Resetting Your Phone Settings

    to erase all the content you have Erase My Stuff downloaded to your phone. Erase Pic/Video to erase all pictures and videos stored on your phone. to erase all stored messages. Erase Messages Reset Picture Account to reset any previously configured picture account settings.

  • Page 78: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. WARNING Resetting your phone deletes all files that you have previously downloaded. Highlight and press and enter your lock code. Security Select Erase/Reset >...

  • Page 79: 2D. History

    2D. History Viewing History (page 65) History Options (page 66) Making a Call From History (page 66) Saving a Number From History (page 66) Erasing History (page 67) Viewing History History is a list of the last 240 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed (10 per entry), accepted, or missed.

  • Page 80: History Options

    History Options Highlight a History entry from the Recent History screen and press to display the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). Highlight and press an entry from the Recent History screen.

  • Page 81: Erasing History

    Select to create a new Contacts entry for New Entry the number or to save the number to Existing Entry an existing entry. Highlight a label (such as Mobile , or ) and press Others Use either the keypad or keyboard to type in the new entry name.

  • Page 82: 2E. Contacts

    2E. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 68) Saving a Phone Number (page 69) Contacts Entry Options (page 69) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 70) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 70) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 71) Deleting a Contact (page 71) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 71) Adding a New Group (page 73)

  • Page 83: Saving A Phone Number

    Press (left softkey). DONE After saving the number, your phone displays the new entry. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 69.) ICE – In Case of Emergency To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE”...

  • Page 84: Editing A Contacts Entry

    To access a Contacts entry’s options: Highlight an entry and press softkey) . Highlight an option and > Edit Contact press <Contact Image> to edit the image associated with the contact entry. to edit the contact entry name. <Contact Name> to edit the entry phone number.

  • Page 85: Editing A Contacts Entry's Numbers

    Enter the new phone number and press Highlight a label for the number ( Work Pager Others ) and press Press (left softkey) to save the new number. DONE Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers Display a Contacts entry (see page 69) and press (right softkey) OPTIONS >...

  • Page 86: Finding Speed Dial Numbers

    Highlight the recently added number and press (right softkey) OPTIONS > Set Speed Dial. Select an available (unassigned) speed dial location and press ASSIGN press To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number: Select a Contacts entry (see page 69). Highlight the desired number (from the Contact Details page) and press OPTIONS...

  • Page 87: Adding A New Group

    Adding a New Group Groups allow you to communicate simultaneously by sending out a broadcast text message to every member of a current group. Highlight and press Press (right softkey) OPTIONS > New Group a new Group category. Read the onscreen information and press (left softkey).

  • Page 88: Assigning A Picture To An Entry

    Assigning a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. Display a Contacts entry information and press (right softkey) OPTIONS > Edit Contact Highlight the current image or picture type and press (right softkey) to display the Photo ID menu.

  • Page 89: Secret Contacts Entries

    Shortcut From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey) to display the Search feature. Finding Group Entries Highlight and press > Contacts scroll through the group titles. These group entries are listed alphabetically and are associated to a different onscreen icon than individual Contacts.

  • Page 90: Dialing Sprint Services

    To make an entry public: Highlight a Contacts entry and press softkey) > Set as NOT Secret Press to now set the entry as public (not secret). Dialing Sprint Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Highlight and press...
  • Page 91 Activating and Deactivating Wireless Backup To activate the wireless backup service: Highlight and press Wireless Backup > SUBSCRIBE (left softkey). (You are prompted to confirm your license status.) Press (left softkey) and follow the onscreen instructions to purchase the license. Please wait while registering the license.
  • Page 92 Viewing Your Wireless Backup Status Highlight and 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. Highlight and press Wireless Backup > Alerts Select Alert me No alerts...

  • Page 93: 2F. Calendar And Tools

    Updating Your Phone (page 90) Updating the PRL (page 90) Calendar Your Calendar helps you organize your time and reminds you of important events. With your Samsung Exclaim , you can separate calendar entries into either ™ . The Work Calendar...

  • Page 94: Event Alert Menu

    Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler. Enter the event title and press (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 30 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 34.) Select a category for the event by highlighting the category field: Select Appointment...

  • Page 95: Editing An Event

    To view additional options, press the appropriate softkey: DISMISS (right softkey) ignores the event. (left softkey) silences the alarm and SNOOZE schedules it to replay again in 10 minutes. Viewing Events Highlight and press Personal Calendar > Scheduler Highlight the day for which you would like to view events and press .

  • Page 96: Erasing All Events

    Press OPTIONS > Delete All Select Erasing a Single Event Highlight and press Personal Calendar > Scheduler Select the day for which you would like to erase the single event and press In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled are outlined in red.
  • Page 97 Enter the task name using either the keypad or keyboard and press (left softkey). NEXT Select a priority level by highlighting the field. Press the navigation key left or right to select High Select a due time by highlighting the Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the alarm time.
  • Page 98 Viewing the Work Calendar The Work Calendar entries are maintained automatically by synchronizing with your ® currently configured Outlook work email account information. As you change and update your events via your Outlook application, those changes are then automatically updated within your device’s Work Calendar page.
  • Page 99 Select an optional contact for the event by highlighting the field, pressing Scroll through the available Outlook contacts to find those you wish to add. Once you have found the Contact, press Repeat this process for all Contacts you wish to enter.

  • Page 100: File Manager

    Alter any of the previously configured fields. See “Adding an Event to the Work Calendar” on page 84. Press Save (left softkey) to store any updates. File Manager File Manager allows you to manage files such as pictures, videos, music, and applications stored in your phone or on the microSD card.

  • Page 101: Alarm Clock

    to copy a file from the current folder to another Copy folder location such as Phone (or Memory Card), Card Album, File Storage, or Media. to move a file from the current folder to another Move folder location such as Phone (or Memory Card), Card Album, File Storage, or Media.

  • Page 102: Memo Pad

    Memo Pad Your phone comes with a notepad that you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Highlight and press Note If there are no memos saved, (None) appears on the screen.

  • Page 103: Calculator

    To delete an individual saved note: Highlight and press Select a note and press OPTIONS Delete Select Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. Highlight and press Enter numbers using your keypad. Press to enter decimal points. Press to change the sign from positive to negative.

  • Page 104: Updating Your Phone

    Updating Your Phone The update phone option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; no Contacts entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To download software updates to your phone: Highlight and press Phone >...

  • Page 105: 2G. Voice Services

    2G. Voice Services Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 91) Managing Voice Memos (page 97) Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (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.

  • Page 106: Opening Menus With Asr

    <item> to check your phone’s status. (See Check “Checking Phone Status Using ASR” on page 93.) Use ASR in a quiet environment so it can accurately recognize your commands. When you display a Command menu, say “ More options ” to display additional commands. During ASR operation, press Help (left softkey) to get instructions using the software.

  • Page 107: Checking Phone Status Using Asr

    If you hear “Which shortcut?,” say an application name (for example, “Messages”). The phone opens the selected menu. Say “ More options ” to display additional commands. Checking Phone Status Using ASR You can use ASR to obtain information about your phone: (all of the previous except My Phone Number) Status...

  • Page 108: Asr Options

    Tips for Adapting Digit Dial Adapt digits in a quiet place. Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally. If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, you can say or select “No”...

  • Page 109: Send A Text Message

    To reset the adaptation: Press and hold Press (right softkey) SETTINGS (left softkey). Reset Voice > Yes Note Reset Voice is available only after the phone has undergone an adaptation session. To change the ASR mode: Press and hold Press SETTINGS (right softkey) select an option.
  • Page 110 To send a Picture Mail message using ASR: Press and hold Say “ ” followed immediately by the Send Picture name of a person in your Contacts list and, optionally, the type of number ( you want to send it to. For example, say Picture John Smith Mobile1.”...

  • Page 111: Managing Voice Memos

    Look Up a Contacts Entry Look up and display contact information for any person stored in your Contacts list by saying “ followed by the name. Press and hold Say “ .” The entry information for Lookup John Smith the specified contact is then displayed. If you say only “...

  • Page 112: Deleting Voice Memos

    To end the recording of your conversation: To pause the recording, press To resume the recording, press softkey). – or – To finish recording, press Note A total of 10 one-minute memos can be recorded and saved. Playing Voice Memos Highlight and press Memo...
  • Page 113 Editing a Voice Memo Caption By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a sequential file name which consists of the date (Month_Day) followed by the memo number. For example, two memos recorded on February 2, 2009, would be listed as: Feb_02x1 and Feb_02x2. These file names (captions) can be changed.

  • Page 114: 2H. Microsd Card

    2H. microSD Card Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 100) microSD Card Settings (page 101) microSD Folders (page 102) Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer (page 103) Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter The microSD Card Your phone is equipped with a 512 MB microSD (Secure Digital) memory card to expand the phone’s available memory space.

  • Page 115: Microsd Card Settings

    Note Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up to 32GB). Using non-recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your phone. Replacing the microSD Card Repeat steps 1 - 2 from “Removing the microSD Card” on page 100. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it.

  • Page 116: Microsd Folders

    Formatting the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. With the microSD card inserted, highlight press > Tools > Mass Storage > Format Memory Card Enter your lock code and press will be displayed.) Press (left softkey) to remove all the files FORMAT...

  • Page 117: Connecting Your Phone To Your Computer

    Highlight and press Storage > File Manager > Memory Card. Select Options > Create Folder Enter a name for the new folder. (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 30 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 34.) Press (left softkey) to save the new folder DONE...

  • Page 118: Important Connection Information

    With the microSD card inserted, highlight press > Tools > Mass Storage > Connect to PC. (Wait for the connection to be completed. When connected, the host computer will automatically detect your phone.) Note During this connection via the USB port, you will be unable to use your phone to make or receive calls.

  • Page 119: 2I. Camera

    2I. Camera Taking Pictures (page 105) Recording Videos (page 111) Storing Pictures and Videos (page 113) Sending Sprint Picture Mail (page 115) Managing Sprint Picture Mail (page 117) Printing Pictures Using PictBridge (page 122) Order Prints (page 123) Settings and Info (page 124) Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and...

  • Page 120: Assigning Pictures

    Zoom Status Display Image Capture Capture Capture Once you’ve taken your picture, press softkey) for more options: to send the picture to up to 10 Send Pic/Video contacts at one time. (See page 115 for details.) to return to the camera to take Camera Mode additional pictures.
  • Page 121 With the picture displayed, press softkey) , and select an option. > Assign Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry. Highlight an entry and press to assign the picture. to assign the picture as a screen Screen Saver saver.

  • Page 122: Camera Mode Options

    Camera Mode Options When the phone is in camera mode, press (right softkey) to display additional camera options: Selftimer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Selftimer” on page 108 for details.) to select an option from the following: Multi Shot Series Shot to take multiple shots.
  • Page 123 Press when you are ready to start the timer. (The timer is displayed at the right of the display screen during the self-timer countdown.) Get ready for the picture. (The phone will begin to beep for each second of the countdown. When the timer is down to three seconds, the outer LED will go from blinking green to blinking red just before the picture is taken.)

  • Page 124: Selecting Camera Settings

    to take a series of 16 pictures that are then combined into one image. Press Capture (left softkey), button to take the pictures. (The My Albums folder will display up to nine thumbnail pictures per screen.) Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture.

  • Page 125: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. Highlight and press Camcorder Select Video Mail Long Video 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).
  • Page 126 to select from the following options: Fun Tools.. to select a variety of color tones for the Color Tones picture ( None Monochrome Aqua to select from the following options: Controls.. White Balance to adjust white balance based on lighting conditions. Select from , or Tungsten Fluorescent...

  • Page 127: Storing Pictures And Videos

    Storing Pictures and Videos Your phone’s picture and video storage area is called . There are three types of folders My Albums in My Albums: In Phone Memory Card Online Albums Storage Options Highlight and press Settings and Info > Auto Save to Select Phone Memory Card...
  • Page 128 In Phone Folder and microSD Card Options When you are viewing the In Phone folder or the microSD card folders, press Options display the following options: to play a selected video. Play Send to send an image or video to another user using Picture Mail or to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.

  • Page 129: Sending Sprint Picture Mail

    Online Albums Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the preselected folder ( In Phone Memory Card Alternatively, you can save pictures to your Online Albums folder. From the Online Albums folder, you can view all the pictures you have taken, move selected images to your In Phone folder, delete images, and access additional picture options.
  • Page 130 Note The first time you send Sprint Picture Mail, you will be prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account. (See “Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account” on page 107.) Select a Contacts entry by highlighting it and pressing Press (right softkey) to manually enter NEW ADDR either a wireless phone number or email address...

  • Page 131: Managing Sprint Picture Mail

    Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint Picture Mail from your phone’s Messages menu. Highlight , highlight Send Message > to access the Messaging menu. Picture Mail – or – Select and press > Messages > Send Message > Picture Mail. Select a contact.

  • Page 132: Uploading Pictures

    You will also have access to picture management tools to improve and customize your pictures. You’ll be able to lighten, darken, crop, add antique effects, add comic bubbles and cartoon effects, and use other features to transform your pictures. To access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site: From your computer’s Internet connection, go to www.sprint.com/picturemail Enter your phone number and Sprint Picture Mail...

  • Page 133: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint Picture Mail albums display at , you can select pictures to www.sprint.com/picturemail download to either your In Phone locations. From the online pictures display, place a check mark on the picture you wish to download and press (right softkey).

  • Page 134: Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone

    To place files into an existing album: Navigate the Other Options (located at the lower right of the page). Click the Move/Copy Media Select the source of the files. Place a check mark on each image you wish to add to your Album. Select whether you would like to selected images.
  • Page 135 to upload your file to a third-party Post to Service online service. Assign to assign the pictures to be used as a: to be displayed when a particular Picture ID ● Caller ID (Contacts entry) assignment is met for an incoming call. to be used by the screen saver Screen Saver ●...

  • Page 136: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge

    To access your online Albums options from your phone: Display the album list in the Online Sprint Picture Mail menu. (See “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone” on page 118.) Select an album. Press (right softkey) to display options. OPTIONS Select an option and press Send to send the album through the Sprint Picture...

  • Page 137: Order Prints

    Set the printer settings using your navigation key. to set the number of copies to print. Copies: to select a print type option: Type: prints the standard image. Standard ● prints the index information. Index ● Note These options may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities.

  • Page 138: Settings And Info

    Settings and Info This menu allows you to configure where pictures are saved, view your account information, or set the view between portrait or landscape mode. Highlight and press and Info Select one of the following options: to choose between Auto Save to as the default location to save pictures or Card...

  • Page 139: 2J. Bluetooth

    2J. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 125) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 126) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 127) Voice Routing (page 128) FTP Contents Folder (page 129) Sending Items Via Bluetooth (page 129) 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,...

  • Page 140: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Bluetooth is hidden. Bluetooth is visible (active and enabled). Bluetooth is visible and connected to a device or transferring data. Bluetooth is active and connected to a Bluetooth Headset.

  • Page 141: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Select to display your Voice Routing Outgoing phone’s Bluetooth communication priority when an outgoing call is made (page 129). To access the Trusted Devices list: Highlight and press Trusted Devices Pair with Hands Free This displays your phone’s current list of external trusted Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 142: Voice Routing

    Pairing With a Computer If you are going to be pairing with a computer’s Bluetooth interface, you will need to allow the computer to initiate pairing with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: Highlight and press Add a New...

  • Page 143: Ftp Contents Folder

    Configuring Outgoing Voice Routing In the case of an accessory or car kit, capable of initiating a call without direct access to the phone, you do not need to manually transfer the audio after initiating an outgoing call if you choose the Device Initiated option.
  • Page 144 To send contacts information via Bluetooth: Highlight and press Highlight an entry and press > Send Contact Place a checkmark next to the Contact entry you want to send by first selecting an entry and pressing Press SEND CONTACT (left softkey). (The phone begins searching for available Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 145: Section 3: Sprint Service

    Section 3 Sprint Service...

  • Page 146: Sprint Service: The Basics

    3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Voicemail (page 132) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 135) SMS Voice Messaging (page 137) Caller ID (page 139) Call Waiting (page 139) Making a Three-Way Call (page 140) Call Forwarding (page 140) Roaming (page 141) Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or...

  • Page 147: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: Press and hold To display your Missed Log: Highlight and press Note When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 148: Clearing The Message Icon

    Using Another Phone to Access Messages 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 149: Text Messaging (Sms)

    Text Messaging (SMS) With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen. In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “Where are you?”...

  • Page 150: Accessing Text Messages

    Press (left softkey) when you have CONTINUE finished entering recipients. (You may include up to 10 recipients per message.) Enter a message, use the preset messages or emoticons (smileys). To type a message, use either your keypad or keyboard to enter your message. (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode”...

  • Page 151: Sms Voice Messaging

    To use a smiley or emoticon, press the right softkey, select Text Mode > Emoticons number that corresponds to your selected icon. You may select additional messaging options by pressing [right softkey] to OPTIONS Mark as Urgent Press SEND (left softkey) to deliver your message. Preset Messages Preset messages make it easy to compose text messages.

  • Page 152: Playing An Sms Voice Message

    Note If you select No during step 2 above, 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 Highlight and press VoiceSMS indicates an unplayed SMS Voice...

  • Page 153: Caller Id

    Accessing SMS Voice Messages When you receive a voice message, your phone will display a pop-up notification. Use your softkeys to access and play the voice message. To reply to an SMS Voice message: From the VoiceSMS inbox, highlight a VoiceSMS message and press (left softkey).

  • Page 154: Making A Three-Way Call

    For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.

  • Page 155: Roaming

    Press . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) To deactivate Call Forwarding: Press Press . (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Note You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.

  • Page 156: Call Guard

    Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal. Setting Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts.

  • Page 157: Data Roam Guard

    To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and press Press to confirm the Roaming rate notification and complete the call. To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press .

  • Page 158: 3B. Web And Data Services

    3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 144) Accessing Messaging (page 149) Downloading Games, Ringers and More (page 152) Exploring the Web (page 155) Data Services FAQs (page 159) Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.

  • Page 159: Launching A Web Connection

    Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. Highlight and press . (To cancel, press Data > Update Data Profile [right softkey] before completing the update.) Launching a Web Connection Select...

  • Page 160: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    While connecting, an animation and a “Connecting” message may be displayed. To change the default launch page to the last page you viewed, press Menu (right softkey) > Mark this page and select the Set this as my homepage , select Save and press OK .

  • Page 161: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkeys directly below the phone’s display screen.
  • Page 162 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up and down. To scroll page by page through Web sites: Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.

  • Page 163: Accessing Messaging

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

  • Page 164: Accessing Email

    Note The information required to sign in will vary depending on the email provider you are accessing. If applicable, read the notice regarding Mail Push. If you would like to enable Mail Push, press softkey). If another notice appears, review it and press (right softkey) again to enable Mail Push.

  • Page 165: Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging

    Use your keypad and navigation keys to read, manage, and create your own emails. Press Menu (right softkey) to select messaging options, such as Delete Reply to Sender Forward Attachments Call Sender Mark as Unread Press the left navigation key to select the tab and press To add a new account, return to the home page and repeat the steps to setup a new email...

  • Page 166: Downloading Games, Ringers And More

    Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, and send messages and manage your IM account. Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Data services gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone. Highlight and press Dating Select a chat provider and follow the onscreen instructions to sign up and begin chatting.
  • Page 167 Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a selection of featured items. allows you to narrow your search to a Categories general category, such as Country or Pop/Rock for Ringers or For the Ladies for Screen Savers.
  • Page 168 Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode. Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your content from your phone or from your online account management page at www.sprint.com My Content Manager purchases and you may download them to your phone from there.

  • Page 169: Exploring The Web

    You can also access My Content Manager through the phone’s main menu. Highlight > My Stuff > [Games, Ringers, Screen Savers , or Applications] > My Stuff Manager . The browser will open and take you to the corresponding content. For complete information and instructions on downloading Games...

  • Page 170: Using The Browser Menu

    Use the navigation key to select both the email address and password fields, then enter the appropriate infomration by using either the keypad or keyboard and press Portrait Mode” on page 30 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 34.) Select and press Submit...
  • Page 171 To open the browser menu: Highlight an available option under the browser menu: Returns the browser to the home MY HOMEPAGE. page. Allows you to access and manage your MY PAGES. bookmark and recently viewed pages. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press Connect .
  • Page 172 Accessing a Bookmark Press TOOLBAR (right softkey) to open the browser menu. Highlight and press MY PAGES Highlight the desired bookmark and press Setting a New Homepage Navigate to a desired page via either a direct http address, selecting from a previous bookmark, or by searching for it via Google.

  • Page 173: Data Services Faqs

    Use either your keypad or keyboard to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press Press (left softkey) to go to the Web site. DONE Note Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone. Reloading a Web Page Select >...
  • Page 174 When is my data connection active? Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the indicator animates on your phone’s display screen. When is my data connection dormant? If your phone receives no data for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant.

  • Page 175: Entertainment: Tv And Music

    3C. Entertainment: TV and Music TV (page 161) Music - Sprint Music Store (page 164) Streaming Music (page 169) NASCAR (page 170) NFL Mobile Live (page 171) ScanLife (page 172) gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and Sprint TV to view video clips right from your phone’s display.

  • Page 176: Playing A Video Clip

    Playing a Video Clip Highlight and press Depending on your settings, you may be asked to accept a data connection. Select Sprint TV Sprint Radio to display channel options. Channels Use your navigation key and press a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category.
  • Page 177 Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? As long as you are on the Nationwide Sprint Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips. Note Sprint TV service does not work while roaming off of the Nationwide Sprint Network or where service is unavailable.

  • Page 178: Music - Sprint Music Store

    If I put on my stereo headset and insert it into the phone’s headset jack, can I close the phone while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone’s headset jack, the phone automatically goes into “headset mode,”...

  • Page 179: Purchasing And Downloading Music

    After you have entered your password, highlight and press Create New Account Use your keypad and navigation key to explore the store. Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s microSD card. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your navigation key to select the choose an option:...

  • Page 180: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Accessing the Music Player From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your right navigation key to select the (default). From the Player display, select an option: to select a customized playlist you’ve Playlists created to organize your music. Create Playlist... to set up a custom playlist of ●...
  • Page 181 Sprint recommends you back up your AAC+ music files to your computer, so you can access the files in case your microSD card is lost or damaged, or if you install a new microSD card. Connect your phone using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones.
  • Page 182 Highlight and press App. Manager an Application Manager screen which provides you access to several applications: Application Manager manages all currently active applications. With your music still playing, the Sprint Music Store entry appears in the list. Press (right softkey) to access the OPTIONS following management options: reactivates the current...

  • Page 183: Streaming Music

    To solve this type of issue, it is best to close down all other applications ( Main Menu > My Stuff > Application Manager > Options > Exit Application new application. Also, in some situations, the camera or camcorder may have limited functionality or become unavailable.

  • Page 184: Nascar

    NASCAR Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your phone. Highlight and press Applications > NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile. Read the permission check disclaimer, make a selection and press (left softkey). Select and press Continue...

  • Page 185: Nfl Mobile Live

    lets you take part in online fantasy racing, Fantasy access , take part in Games Polls Special Promotions allows you to customize Alerts & Personalization alerts for new information such as: NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, Nationwide NASCAR. Help displays help information for usage of the NASCAR application and features.

  • Page 186: Scanlife

    allows fantasy players to monitor the Fantasy performance of every player in real-time directly from your phone. displays standings for both the Teams & Standings NFC and AFC teams via two onscreen tabs. displays both pieces of Scores & Schedules information based on weekly schedules for your selected teams.
  • Page 187 Take the photo. If the scan was successful, you will hear a short chime and your browser will then launch to reveal more information associated with the selected EZcode. This can be either a specific Web page or downloadable content. 3C.

  • Page 188: 3D. Gps Navigation

    3D. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 174) Sprint Navigation (page 174) Sprint Family Locator (page 176) Getting Driving Directions (page 177) Configuring Your Navigation Preferences (page 183) Launching the Product Tour (page 184) GPS Services Your phone’s built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including , and Navigation...

  • Page 189: Using Sprint Navigation

    Registering Sprint Navigation Before you can use Sprint Navigation, your phone and service must be registered. Select > Drive To. – or – Highlight and press Navigation Select each of the onscreen registration fields and use either the keypad or keyboard to enter the required information.

  • Page 190: Sprint Family Locator

    : local airports based on current GPS Airports ● location. Search lets you search for locations based on Name, Category, or Location. Categories include options such as ● Food/Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Parking Lots, Hotels &...

  • Page 191: Getting Driving Directions

    Using Sprint Family Locator Highlight and press Locator Enter the parent phone number and password and select (left softkey) to sign in to your account. DONE Select a phone to locate the available child phone list. When you are finished, select Note You may also use Sprint Family Locator with any computer with an Internet connection.
  • Page 192 If typing in the address, enter the following: : used to enter a specific address by using Address a number, street name, and city/state or zip code. : used when you do not know a physical City address but would like driving directions to a city. As you enter in the text, a list of possible city ●...
  • Page 193 To review real-time traffic information along your route: Select > Drive To – or – Highlight and press Navigation > Drive To. Highlight and press Address Enter the physical address information. See “Using a Physical Address” on page 177. Press and press View >...

  • Page 194: Using A Local Business Category

    Using a Local Business Category The Exclaim™ can also cross-reference your current location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Hospitals, etc. Select > Drive To – or – Highlight and press Navigation >...

  • Page 195: Creating A My Favorites Location

    : sorts the results by their overall Sort by Rating consumer satisfaction rating (indicated by a set of star icons to the left of the entry). The best rated location (5 stars) is placed at the top of the list. The rating is from No stars to 5 stars.

  • Page 196: Sharing A Recent Location With Others

    To create a My Favorites location from a Recent Place: Select > Drive To > Recent Places – or – Highlight and press Navigation > Drive To > Recent Places. Select an entry from the list and press softkey) > Save to Favorites Enter a label for the newly stored location.

  • Page 197: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences

    Select (right softkey) to store the recipients Done and return to Share Address page. Select Send Now to complete the delivery process. Configuring Your Navigation Preferences Select > Share & More > Preferences – or – Highlight and press Navigation > Share & More > Preferences. Scroll down the list and select an entry to change its current setting: : allows you to alter the current first and last...

  • Page 198: Launching The Product Tour

    : allows you to choose whether the Audio Options street names are announced during your navigation. Options include: Full Audio ● No Audio : allows you to change the Audio Language language currently used for announcements between either English (US) : to alter the number used when accessing Call In Spoken directions from the TeleNav™...

  • Page 199: Section 4: Safety And Warranty

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 200: Important Safety Information

    4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 186) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 187) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 188) Caring for the Battery (page 190) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 191) Owner’s Record (page 193) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 193) This phone guide contains important operational and safety...

  • Page 201: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To

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

  • Page 202: Using Your Phone With A Hearing

    Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Samsung Exclaim™ (SPH-M550) has an M4 and T3 rating . These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of...
  • Page 203 out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings : Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) T-Ratings : Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T...

  • Page 204: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards.

  • Page 205: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.

  • Page 206: Fcc Notice

    All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the Exclaim™...

  • Page 207: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-M550 (Samsung Exclaim™) Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated...

  • Page 208: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

    4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 195) Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit call Sprint Customer Service at 4B.

  • Page 209: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 210 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 211 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT.
  • Page 212 Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 213 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 214 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
  • Page 215 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. Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details. Important Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care...

  • Page 217: Index

    Index Abbreviated Dialing 28, 60 Activation 3 Airplane Mode 57 Alarm Clock 87 Alert Notification 51 Alpha 30 Answering Calls 22 Applications Downloading 152 Automatic Speech Recognition 91–97 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 91 Backlight 52 Battery 16–19 Capacity 16 Charging 18 Disposal 190 Installing 17 Bluetooth 125–130...
  • Page 218 Camera - See also Pictures Options 108 Selftimer 108 Settings 110 Zoom 110 Car-Kit/Headset 60 Carousel Adding a Tile 42 Editing 45 Removing a Tile 44 Replacing Tiles 44 Resetting 45 Shortcuts 59 Contacts 68–78 Adding a New Group 73 Adding a Number 70 Adding an Entry 68 Assigning a Picture 74, 106...
  • Page 219 Email 149 Emergency Numbers 23 Emoticons 30 End-of-Call Options 25 Enhanced 911 (E911) 24 Entering Characters Letters 37 Numbers 37 Preset Messages 38 Symbols 38 Entering Text 30–39 ABC Mode 31 Dual Language 34 Emoticons 32 Multi-tap Entry 31 Numbers 32 Preset Messages 32, 33 Selecting Mode 30 Smileys 32...
  • Page 220 In-Call Options 24 Instant Messaging 151 Internet - See Web 155 Key Functions 9 Key Tone 51 Tone Length 52 Tone Type 51 Tone Volume 51 Keypad Time Length 52 Language 54 Location Settings 54 Lock Code Changing 61 Locking Your Phone 61 Main Screen Navigation 40–46 Bubbles 45 Carousel 42...
  • Page 221 Nascar 170 Navigating the Main Screen 40–46 Navigating the Menus 19 Navigation 175 2D Map 179 3D Map 178 Address 177 Businesses 180 Finding the Cheapest Gas Intersection 175 Map Results 180 Summary 179 Traffic Conditions 179 Navigation Preferences 183 Net Guard 146 Alerts 172 Audio&Video 172...
  • Page 222 Picture Account Resetting 63 Pictures Assigning as Screen Saver Assigning to Contacts 106 microSD Folders 113 PictBridge 122 Printing 122 Sending Via Bluetooth 129 Storing 113 Pictures - See also Camera Sending 115 Taking 105 Plus Code Dialing 28 PowerSave Mode 53 Preferred Roaming List 90 Prepend 28 Pre-set Message 56...
  • Page 223 SMS Voice Messaging 137 Softkeys 9 Software Updates Downloading 90 Sounds Alert Notification 51 Key Tone 51 Vibrate All 50 Volume 50 Special Numbers 62 Speed Dial 29 Assigning Numbers 71 Sprint Family Locator 176 Sprint Music Store 164 Sprint Navigation Using 175 Sprint One Click 40–46 see also Main Screen...
  • Page 224 Voice Memos 97 Deleting 98 Editing the Caption 99 Information 99 Playing 98 Voice Messaging 137 Voice Messaging (SMS) 137 Voice Service Picture Mail Message 96 Voice SMS Options 56 Voicemail Clear Icon 134 Notification 132 Retrieving 133 Setting Up 3, 132 VoiceSMS 137 Volume 50 Volume Settings...

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