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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 139. Introduction ....... i Your Device’s Menu .
Page 4 Updating Your Device Firmware ... . 63 Updating Your Android Operating System . . . 65 Updating Your Profile ..... . 66 Updating Your PRL .
Page 5 Section 3: Safety and Warranty Information ......121 3A. Important Safety Information ..122 General Precautions .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This introduces you to Sprint Basics Guide all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Your Device Section 2: Sprint Service Features Section 3: Safety and Warranty Information Note: Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone.
Page 8 > Add 1: Shortcuts 2: Widgets 3: Folders 4: Wallpapers > Wallpaper 1: Pictures 2: Wallpaper gallery > Search > Notifications > Settings > Wireless & networks 1: Airplane mode (On/Off) 2: Wi-Fi (On/Off) 3: Wi-Fi settings 1: Wi-Fi (On/Off) 2: Network notification (On/Off) 3: Add Wi-Fi network 4: Bluetooth (On/Off)
Page 9 5: Voicemail settings 1: Notifications 2: Pictures 3: Speakerphone 4: Change greeting 5: From name 6: Check for upgrade 7: About voicemail > Settings > Sound & display Sound settings 1: Silent mode (On/Off) 2: Ringer volume 3: Media volume 4: System volume 5: Phone ringtone 6: Phone vibrate (On/Off)
Page 10 Passwords 1: Visible passwords (On/Off) Credential storage 1: Use secure credentials (On/Off) 2: Install from SD card 3: Set password 4: Clear storage > Settings > Applications 1: Unknown sources (On/Off) 2: Quick launch 3: Manage applications 4: Running services 5: Development >...
Page 11 > Settings > Search Web search 1: Google search settings Quick Search Box 1: Searchable items 2: Clear search shortcuts > Settings > Language & keyboard 1: Select locale Text settings 1: Android keyboard (On/Off) 2: Android keyboard 3: Device keyboard 4: User dictionary >...
Page 12 > Settings >About phone 1: System Updates 2: Status 3: Battery use 4: Legal information 1: Open source licenses 2: Google legal 3: Privacy Alert from Sprint 5: System tutorial 6: Model number 7: Firmware version 8: Baseband version 9: Kernel version 10: Build number 11: Hardware version In Use Menu...
Page 13: Section 1: Your Device
Section 1 Your Device...
Page 14: Device Basics
1A. Device Basics Your Device (page 2) Viewing the Display Screen (page 6) Device Function Keys (page 9) Navigation and Customization (page 12) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 26) Making and Answering Calls (page 27) Entering Text with Onscreen Keyboard (page 31) Entering Text using the QWERTY Keyboard (page 34) Creating a Google Account (page 39) Tip:...
Page 15: Key Functions
Key Functions Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the LCD. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the LCD, such as during a phone call. provide information about your Status Bar Icons device’s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, signal...
Page 16 lets you turn the device on or off, END/POWER Key end a call, or turn off the LCD. When the screen is turned off, press once to return to Screen lock mode. While the device is unlocked and not on an active call, press and hold to display the Phone options menu (Silent mode, Airplane mode, Power off).
Page 17: Landscape Phone Features
16. Light Sensors 21. microSD Card 17. Volume Button 18. Camera Button allows you to connect the Charger/Accessory Jack phone charger or a USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. lets you use a microSD card to microSD Card Slot expand the memory of your phone.
Page 18: Viewing The Display Screen
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. (when used with the Smiley Key you access Smiley icons (Emoticons). Space Key lets you add spaces between words and characters.
Page 19 Status Bar – Service Icons 3G Dormant – Sprint 1xRTT data service is currently dormant. – Sprint mobile Data Service Available broadband data service (EVDO) is available. Data Service Communicating – Sprint EVDO data service is active and communicating (see page 98.) Data Service Unavailable –...
Page 20 Status Bar – Status Icons – Wi-Fi is connected, active, Wi-Fi Connected and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Wi-Fi Connection Issue – Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP). –...
Page 21: Device Function Keys
Status Bar – Messaging Icons – You have new text (SMS) or Text Message multimedia (MMS) messages. Voicemail Message – You have new voicemail messages. New Email message – Shows you have received either a new Internet email message or Outlook email message via an Exchange server.
Page 22: Home Key
) provides quick access to the Settings device’s settings menu. See “1B. Settings” on page 40. The Settings menu can also be accessed by pressing > Home Key key ( ) takes you back to your Home Home screen (screen 1 of the 3 total available screens). Back Key Back key (...
Page 23 To search the phone and Web by entering text: Press to launch the Quick Search box. Note: There might be instances within an application where pressing reveals only an application-specific search. Press twice to open the Quick Search box. Use either the QWERTY or onscreen keyboard to enter your search term.
Page 24: Navigation And Customization
Business name, zip code, or other navigation information. Navigation and Customization The Samsung Intercept™ is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single tap, but also scroll through long menu lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip.
Page 25: Home Screen Overview
Home Screen Overview The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any menu by pressing located at the top of the screen, displays Status bar:...
Page 26 the device’s screen extends Extended Home Screens: beyond the current visible screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. There are three available screens, each populated with its own default shortcuts or widgets. Each of these screens can be customized and the current screen is indicated at the top by a larger numeric circle.
Page 27: Using The Applications Tab
an onscreen Internet search engine Google search: powered by Google™. Touch Voice Search feature where you can verbally enter a search term and initiate an online search. are self-contained onscreen applications Widgets: (not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the available screens (Home or Extended).
Page 28 Press and tap to open the tab. To close the Applications screen, tap again or press Scroll though the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application. The screens contains device applications such as Alarm Clock, Browser, Calculator, Camera, Market, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV,...
Page 29 Application Icons Email – Provides access to both your Outlook (Exchange Server-based) work email and Internet email accounts (such as Google, Yahoo, etc). (page 100). ESPN – Launches the ESPN Web page via the browser (page 99). Facebook – Launches the Facebook Web page via the browser (page 99).
Page 30 Application Icons – Launches a Web-based Google Talk Talk talk application that lets you chat with family and friends over the Internet for free. ThinkFree Office – Provides access to a ® Microsoft Office-compatible Office provides a centralized location for the management of your online and offline files.
Page 31: Customizing Your Home Screen
Customizing Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: Creating Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets on the current screen Repositioning Widgets Creating Folders Changing the Background (Wallpaper) Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that only launch an application.
Page 32: Adding And Removing Widgets
Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your Applications tab or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an onscreen application. Note: To move a Widget from one screen to another, it must first be deleted from its current screen.
Page 33: Accessing Recently-Used Applications
Tap an icon to open the related application. Changing the Screen Orientation window tap Folders The Samsung Intercept™ is capable of automatically changing the orientation of Contacts some onscreen content. The device’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its angle/orientation.
Page 34: Menu Navigation
Although most screens will change orientation once the QWERTY keyboard is opened, this feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all applicable screens when rotation is detected. 1A. Device Basics Note: An example of a screen that does not automatically re-orient is the Home screen.
Page 35 Selecting Menu Items Using your Fingers As you navigate through the menu, you activate menu options by tapping the onscreen entry. Select any option by tapping it. Tap an onscreen icon to launch a menu or feature. Scroll your finger across the screen to navigate through a menu list (bottom up or top...
Page 36 The direction of your onscreen movements while using the Optical Joystick is determined by the current orientation of your device. When your QWERTY keyboard is visible, your device is placed into Landscape mode. When the keyboard is hidden, your device is placed into Portrait mode.
Page 37: Using The Notifications Panel
To view your text messages using the directional keys: Use the keys until is highlighted and press Press the navigation keys until highlighted and press . (If you have any text messages, they are displayed.) Press Up or Down to highlight an available message and press to view its content.
Page 38: Displaying Your Phone Number
Touch and hold the Status bar, then slide your finger down the screen. Tap a notification entry to open the associated application. Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Home screen by pressing Notifications. 1A. Device Basics Launching Additional Panel Functions In addition to notifications, this panel also provides quick and ready access to four device functions.
Page 39: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Press and then tap – or – Press and touch Keypad Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad and tap If you make a mistake while dialing, touch to erase the numbers.) To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, select Roam Call .
Page 40: Missed Call Notification
Press or touch and hold an incoming call. Other options include: ) sends the call directly to your Reject Reject Reject voicemail box. Silence to temporarily mute the ringer. sends the call to your voicemail Reject with msg box and immediately allows you to send that caller a text message.
Page 41: Calling Emergency Numbers
Tap the Missed call entry ( screen. Call log Tap an entry and select Calling – or – Highlight an entry using the Optical Joystick and press to return the call. – or – Touch and hold an entry from the Call Log list and from the context menu, select “Using Context Menus”...
Page 42: Speed Dialing
Note: Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call. designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information...
Page 43: Entering Text With Onscreen Keyboard
Activating the Landscape Keyboard Although the device will automatically rotate its screen orientation to Landscape once the QWERTY keyboard slides out, the Samsung Intercept™ can also be set to automatically change its orientation. To use the onscreen keyboard in Landscape mode, this feature must first be enabled.
Page 44 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers ?123 on the onscreen keyboard. (See page 34.) Tip: When entering text, tap capitalization. allows the device to use its built-in Voice Input voice recognition software to hear your voice and transcript it directly into text. To change the input method: From an active text input screen, touch and hold a text input field.
Page 45: Abc Mode
When in mode, this key can show additional ?123 symbol characters. Capitalization in mode can be altered by using the Caps button. See “ABC Mode” on page 33. Symbol used in mode can be enhanced by ?123 accessing additional symbol characters. See “Entering Numbers and Symbols”...
Page 46: Entering Text Using The Qwerty Keyboard
1A. Device Basics Entering Text using the QWERTY Keyboard Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard The Samsung Intercept™ has a built-in, keyboard-style keypad, referred to as a full QWERTY keyboard. The mode. keyboard is located beneath the display screen and is accessed by sliding it open. This orients the device's display to Landscape (widescreen) mode.
Page 47 To open the device and access the keyboard: Rotate the device 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Slide the top section of the device up to open, as shown in the illustration. When you slide the device open, the display rotates from a vertical viewing mode (Portrait) to a horizontal viewing mode (Landscape).
Page 48: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter text using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your device's QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard computer keyboard. The following keys perform special functions when entering text: Allows you to use blue characters displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys.
Page 49: Entering Characters
Entering Characters The entered character (of a field or new sentence) is always an initial uppercase letter. By default, text is entered in lowercase characters unless altered by pressing To enter uppercase and lowercase characters: Press to make the next character uppercase. Characters revert back to lowercase after the next character is typed.
Page 50 For example, to enter “9:30,” you would use the keyboard sequence shown below. 9 : 3 0 Symbols and Smileys Symbols are accessed by combining the with the correct number key. These symbols appear in blue above the keyboard keys. Smileys (emoticons) are accessed by pressing and then selecting an image from the page that is then inserted at your current cursor...
Page 51: Creating A Google Account
Creating a Google Account You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Android Market applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your device and your online Google account.
Page 52: Settings
1B. Settings Sound Settings (page 40) Display Settings (page 43) Language Settings (page 45) Location Settings (page 45) Airplane Mode (page 46) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 46) Security Settings (page 48) Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.
Page 53 You can select the ringtone that plays when your device receives new notifications. Press > and tap display Notification ringtone Tap a notification ringtone from the available list. The ringtone then briefly plays when selected. to assign a ringer. Activation of Feature Sounds When tapping onscreen items, using the dialpad, or SD card notifications, you can enable whether an audible sound plays for those features.
Page 54: Silence All
Vibrate To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls and silent for notifications: Press the volume button down in standby mode until you see on the screen. To set your device to always vibrate for incoming calls: Press > and tap display .
Page 55: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Screen Orientation Although most screens will change orientation once the QWERTY keyboard is opened, this feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all screens when rotation is detected. See “Changing the Screen Orientation” on page 21. Press and tap >...
Page 56: Changing The Display Screen
. A checkmark indicates the Auto Brightness feature is enabled. Enabling this feature disables the manual option. Brightness Changing the Display Screen Choose what you see on the Home screen (behind your shortcuts and Widgets) while powering on or off the device, and when in standby mode.
Page 57: Language Settings
to toggle between using a Use 24-hour format 12-hour or a 24-hour format. Select date format to select how the date information is displayed on your device. The selected date format is also applied to the date displayed within the device’s Alarm Clock. Language Settings To assign the default language used by the Android operating system.
Page 58: Airplane Mode
. Enabling this feature allows Google to Agree collect anonymous location data regardless if any location application or other related feature is active or in use. Use wireless networks the collection of data. Enabling this feature can utilize more resources and slow performance. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Games, Memo, and...
Page 59 800-676-3777 www.sprintrelay.com For additional technical support you may call , or access the following website: 1-888-987-4357 www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/ mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. Note: In TTY Mode, your device will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY >...
Page 60: Security Settings
Security Settings Accessing the Security Menu All of your device’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You can secure your data and limit phone access by requiring a screen unlock pattern every time your device is turned on or every time it wakes up from sleep mode (screen where the screen turns off).
Page 61: Call Log
1C. Call Log Viewing Call Log (page 49) Checking a Missed Call (page 50) Making a Call From Call Log (page 51) Saving a Number From Call Log (page 51) Erasing the Call Log (page 52) Viewing Call Log Call Log (History) is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.
Page 62: Checking A Missed Call
The Notification area of the Home screen (upper-left) displays phone notifications, status, or alerts such as: Call in progress: a call currently active and in progress. Indicates an incoming Missed Call: call was missed. From within the Call log screen, each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the number is in your Contacts).
Page 63: Making A Call From Call Log
Making a Call From Call Log Press and tap > Tap a desired entry. – or – Touch and hold an entry name/number from the list, then tap Call [Number] Note: You cannot make calls from History to entries identified Unknown, No ID Restricted Saving a Number From Call Log...
Page 64: Erasing The Call Log
Erasing the Call Log You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current entries from the Call Log list. To clear a single entry from the Call log list: Press and tap Touch and hold an entry to access the entry-specific options menu.
Page 65: Contacts
1D. Contacts Creating a New Contacts Entry (page 53) Saving a Phone Number (page 55) Contacts Entry Options (page 55) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 56) Creating a New Contacts Entry If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been synchronized to your device, these will be made available to your device during the creation of new...
Page 66 Tap a destination type ( Phone, Google, Corporate Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless you have previously established a Google or Corporate account on the device. Tap the First name Last name a name for the new entry. See Entering Text with Onscreen Keyboard (page 31) or Entering Text using the QWERTY Keyboard (page 34).
Page 67: Saving A Phone Number
Saving a Phone Number To save a number from the Keypad: Press and tap Enter a phone number using either the onscreen dialpad or QWERTY keyboard. Add to Contacts > Create contact – or – Press and tap Add to Contacts > Create contact Tap a destination type ( Phone, Google,...
Page 68: Editing A Contacts Entry
Tap an available option: to access the details page for the entry and Edit begin editing its information. Delete to delete the current Contacts entry from your device. to link the current contact to another Link contact current contact. Similar to a “see also” feature. If yo can’t remember a contact’s information, linking entries can help you find the person you are looking for.
Page 69 to add additional categories such Add more fields Nickname Postal address Web address Birthday Anniversary , and Note to store your updates. Save 1D. Contacts...
Page 70: Calendar & Tools
1E. Calendar & Tools Before You Begin (page 58) Calendar (page 58) Alarm Clock (page 61) Calculator (page 63) Updating Your Device Firmware (page 63) Updating Your Android Operating System (page 65) Updating Your Profile (page 66) Updating Your PRL (page 66) Before You Begin Prior to using Google applications such as calendar, you will need to have an active Google account...
Page 71: Adding An Event To The Calendar
to activate the synchronization Sync Calendar of calendar events between your device and the remote exchange server. A checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Press and tap (Calendar)
Page 72 Select a time for the event by tapping the time field and then adjusting the hour and minute by tapping Tap the button to change the value. when finished. Tap the field to assign this as an all day All day event.
Page 73: Alarm Clock
allows you to select from recent email Recently recipients. Select an alarm time by tapping the Select None, On time, 5 mins before before 1 hour before 1 day before, 2 days before, 1 week before , or Customize allows you to manually enter a desired Customize number.
Page 74 Press and tap Note: Upon your first launch of the Alarm Clock application, three alarm presets are set up by default and ready for you to customize. These alarms are turned off by default. Tap the time field of a default alarm event. Note: A new alarm can also be created from the Alarm page by pressing...
Page 75: Calculator
From the onscreen context menu, tap To disable an Alarm event: Press and tap Touch and hold a desired alarm event. From the onscreen context menu, tap alarm To customize the onscreen clock: Press and tap Tap the onscreen alarm clock. Scroll your finger across the bottom field to temporarily view each selection.
Page 76 Updating Your Device Firmware OTA Over the Air (OTA) applies to those software updates that can downloaded and installed wirelessly over the network directly to your device. Press and tap > About phone > System Updates . (Your device automatically Update Firmware downloads and installs any available updates.
Page 77: Updating Your Android Operating System
within the Corporate account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Toggle the onscreen checkmark to manually synchronize the desired parameters (Contacts or Calendar). To backup stored text messages: Press and tap Select the text message from the list to view the message thread.
Page 78: Updating Your Profile
Updating Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your device. Press >...
Page 79: Microsd Card
Important: Camera, Camcorder, and Music playback features are dependant on having a microSD memory card installed. Although the Samsung Intercept™ comes with a pre-installed 2GB card, it can support microSD cards of up to 32GB. Removing the microSD Card Locate the microSD card slot along the side of the device.
Page 80: Microsd Icon Indicators
microSD card Slot WARNING: Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins. Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (<32GB). Using non-recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your device. 1F. microSD Card WARNING: The microSD card and its adapter can be easily damaged by improper operation.
Page 81: Connecting Your Device To Your Computer
WARNING: remove a microSD card while the DO NOT device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs out while you are using the microSD card.
Page 82: Microsd Card Settings
USB cable. microSD Card Settings Viewing Memory in the microSD Card The Samsung Intercept™ allows you to review the memory allocation of both your device’s internal storage and that of the microSD card. Press to copy files between SD card &...
Page 83: Important Connection Information
Press to return to the previous page. Formatting the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. Press and tap > SD card & phone storage Touch to release the microSD Unmount SD card card from its use by the device.
Page 84: Camera
The storage card that comes installed on your device allows you to use the camera and camcorder features. All pictures and videos are stored on the internal 2GB microSD card. The Samsung Intercept™ supports cards of up to 32GB. Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as...
Page 85: Camera Settings
Camera Settings From camera mode ( ), you can also move the camera mode slider (right of the screen) to the camcorder position ( ) (to switch from camera to camcorder and record videos). – or – Touch and slide open (to the right) the camera’s side panel and adjust any of the following options:...
Page 86: Recording Videos
View Your Pictures The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. Press and tap Select a location and tap an image to view your picture. Pressing reveals gallery-specific ● options such as Capture picture Slideshow Multiselect Tap an image to open it, and press ●...
Page 87: Camcorder Settings
Touch and slide the camera mode slider up to camcorder mode ( ). Using the device’s display screen as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. Press or tap recording. Press or tap (Your device automatically saves the video within the DCIM folder on the microSD card.) Camcorder Settings From camera mode (...
Page 88: Bluetooth
1H. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 76) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 77) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 78) Sending Contacts via Bluetooth (page 80) About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.
Page 89: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active – Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating – Bluetooth is disabled (default status) [no icon] Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu menu allows you to set up many Bluetooth settings of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:...
Page 90: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
To change your Bluetooth name: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Tap the field, enter a new name. Device name to complete the rename process. To make your device visible: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Making your device discoverable allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and...
Page 91 To disconnect a paired device: Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your Samsung Intercept™, but retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again.
Page 92: Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth
To access a paired device’s settings: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, the name of the previously paired device. and configure the desired options. Options... Press to return to the previous page. Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Depending on your paired devices’...
Page 93: Section 2: Sprint Service
Section 2 Sprint Service...
Page 94: Sprint Service: The Basics
2A. Sprint Service: The Basics Visual Voicemail (page 82) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 87) Multimedia Messaging (MMS) (page 89) Caller ID (page 91) Call Waiting (page 92) Making a 3-Way Call (page 92) Call Forwarding (page 93) Roaming (page 94) Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail.
Page 95 Note: Voicemail Password Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your device is able to access your voicemail messages. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the Voicemail page (see...
Page 96: Configuring Voicemail Options
Configuring Voicemail Options To access the Voicemail menu options: Press and tap Press and select from the following: to compose a new voicemail message. Compose to listen to all new messages. Play all new to list all undelivered voicemail Undelivered messages.
Page 97: Voicemail Menu
to adjust your voicemail Change greeting greeting (page 85). From name to enter a name or number that is attached to your outgoing voicemails as part of an identification string (page 85). to search for an upgrade Check for upgrade to your Visual message software.
Page 98: New Voicemail Message Alerts
Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages). to save your information. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your device alerts you and prompts you to check your voicemail.
Page 99: Text Messaging (Sms)
Using the Voicemail Menu to Access Your Messages Press and tap Tap an onscreen entry to listen to your selected message. – or – Touch and hold a voicemail entry and tap Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your wireless device.
Page 100: Composing Text Messages
Composing Text Messages Press and tap Press and tap Compose Note: From the Messages screen, you can also touch message to begin creating a new outgoing message. Tap the field and enter the recipient’s phone number or email information using either the onscreen or QWERTY keyboards.
Page 101: Multimedia Messaging (Mms)
Accessing Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, you will see it listed within the Messaging screen. Touch the message or use your Optical Joystick to open the message and then scroll down and view its entire content.
Page 102 Tap the field and enter the recipient’s phone number or email information. As you enter the phone number or email address, matching contacts appear onscreen. Tap an available matching recipient or continue entering the phone number or email address. Touch the Type to compose message.
Page 103: Caller Id
: Opens the Slideshow Edit slideshow Touch to create a new slide (this is a Add slide ● placeholder for new images to be added, similar to a playlist). Touch the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap ● , and then select the picture you Add picture want to add to the slide.
Page 104: Call Waiting
Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your device’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode).
Page 105: Call Forwarding
Press and tap > Keypad Keypad onscreen dialer. Make your call to the first recipient. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call Add call Add call It may take up to 20 seconds for the button to turn blue. Enter the second caller’s phone number and tap or select a...
Page 106: Roaming
To deactivate Call Forwarding: Press and tap onscreen dialer. PQRS see a message and hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. Roaming Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Page 107: Call Guard
Enter your password 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 device allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your device accepts.
Page 108: Data Roam Guard
Note: Call Guard is turned on by default on your device. Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled. To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap Touch To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:...
Page 109: Web And Data Services
2B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 97) Navigating the Web (page 99) Email (page 100) Using the Android Market (page 111) Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.
Page 110: 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 device. Press and tap > About phone > System Updates Update Profile Launching a Web Connection Press and tap (Your data connection starts and you see the...
Page 111: Navigating The Web
Your device is on and is connected to the Sprint 1xRTT data network. When the arrows are animated, your device is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page) and you cannot receive calls. When the arrows are gray, your device is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is...
Page 112: Email
Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls. Going Back To go back one page: Press on your device. Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web page history of recently visited pages.
Page 113 (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is supported by most ISPs and is currently more common among consumer applications. POP3 is the current standard. Note: For more information, review your email carrier’s literature or contact your IT administrator. Email Icons/Shortcuts –...
Page 114: Opening Gmail
See “Adding Additional Internet Email Accounts” on page 105. Note: You must have a valid and active Google account xxxxxx@gmail.com ) prior to Gmail email setup and configuration. Your Gmail address is then used to log into your account via the device. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues.
Page 115 You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, press and tap Add Cc/Bcc Tap the field and enter the email subject. Subject Tap the field and compose your...
Page 116: Configuring Gmail Settings
Tap the new email from the launch the tab. Inbox Scroll up and down the email by either dragging your finger up and down the screen or rolling your Optical Joystick ( ) up or down. Status bar New email message Email Screen...
Page 117 : displays the name used in the Your name field of your outgoing emails. Email check frequency : Tap to adjust the time interval used by your device to check your Gmail account for new emails. Options include: Never, Every 5 minutes, Every ●...
Page 118 Corporate Email (Outlook) The main Email application ( provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and 2007 as the corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.
Page 119 Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Next Configure your Email check frequency synchronize (days to synchronize between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, then tap Next Identify your new account with a unique name and...
Page 120: Configuring Corporate Email Settings
to access any available Groups (within Group ● which are associated Contacts entries). Search to search for a contact from within your ● device. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.
Page 121 Press and tap > Accounts & sync. within the Corporate account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Toggle either the Sync Contacts Sync fields to force Calendar the device to manually resync either the exchange Contacts or Calendar entries. –...
Page 122 Amount to synchronize ● range for your incoming and outgoing emails between your device and your external exchange server. How many days worth of emails should the device and server synchronize. Choose from: days, One week Two weeks assigns this account as the Default account ●...
Page 123: Using The Android Market
Press and tap > Accounts & sync. within the Corporate account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Scroll to the bottom of the list and tap Delete the current default text and enter your new email signature. to store the new signature. Configuring Data Synchronization Settings This feature allows you to determine which current applications are synchronized with external server and...
Page 124 Selecting and Installing a Google Application Press and tap Tap the desired onscreen application. Read the application descriptions. Install Note: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay for the application.
Page 125: Entertainment: Tv And Music
2C. Entertainment: TV and Music Sprint TV (page 113) Music - Amazon MP3 (page 114) Streaming Music (page 115) gives you the ability to listen to audio clips Sprint TV and to view video clips right from your device’s display. Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your favorite shows –...
Page 126: Music - Amazon Mp3
Watching TV Press and tap Depending on your settings, your device may prompt you to accept a data connection. Note: SprintTV can only be viewed over a cellular connection. Turn off your Wi-Fi communication prior to using this application. If prompted, tap Select , or Radio...
Page 127: Streaming Music
Pressing allows you to purchase the song and download it to your device’s microSD card. When you select , you will need to log into ● your Amazon account. (If there is no microSD card installed or if there is not enough free memory space on the card, you will see an alert.) Once the song has been downloaded to your...
Page 128 Select to see and hear a preview of your Preview selected channel (if available). – or – Select to purchase a monthly Subscribe subscription to your selected channel. 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.
Page 129: Gps Navigation
Google Maps Use this application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc., all right from your Samsung Intercept™. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, get phone numbers and addresses for local > Location &...
Page 130 To enable your device’s GPS Location feature: Press and tap > security . A checkmark indicates the Use GPS satellites GPS location feature is enabled. For additional location information, see “Location Settings” on page 45. appears in the Notification area when the GPS is active.
Page 131 Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter a keyword, and tap This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location.
Page 133: Section 3: Safety And Warranty
Section 3 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 134: Important Safety Information
3A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 122) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 123) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 124) Caring for the Battery (page 126) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 127) Owner’s Record (page 129) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 129) This phone guide contains important operational and...
Page 135: 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 136: Using Your Phone With A Hearing
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Page 137 Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19 was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability rating categories for both.
Page 138: Caring For The Battery
fee may be applied to exchanges. Visit www.sprint.com/returns for details.) More information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at: www.fcc.gov , www.fda.gov , and www.accesswireless.org . Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone To further minimize interference: Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time intervals.
Page 139: 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 140: Fcc Notice
the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.
Page 141: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This is helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Samsung Intercept™ Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated...
Page 142: Manufacturer's Warranty
What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of...
Page 143 Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States.
Page 144 NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 3B. Manufacturer’s Warranty WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
Page 145: End User License Agreement For Software
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. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E.
Page 146 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 147 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 148 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
Page 149 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 151: Index
Index Numerics 3-Way Call 92 Adapter microSD Card 69 Add to Home screen 19 Airplane Mode 46 Activating 46 Deactivating 46 Alarm Customizing the Onscreen Clock 63 Delete an Existing Alarm 62 Disable an Existing Alarm 63 Hiding the Onscreen Clock Alarm Clock 61 Creating a New Alarm 61 Amazon...
Page 152 Making Your Device Visible Pairing 78 Scanning for Bluetooth Devices 78 Sending Items 80 Settings 77 Brightness 43 Calculator 63 Advanced panel 63 Calendar 58–61 Adding Events 58 Call Forwarding 93 Call Guard 95 Call Log 49–52 Checking a Missed Call 50 Erasing 52 Making a Call 51 Saving a Number 51...
Page 153 Data Synchronization Configuring 111 Date & Time 44 Automatic 44 Device (illus.) 2 Device Settings 40–48 Airplane Mode 46 Display Settings 43–45 Location Settings 45 Sound Settings 40–42 TTY Use 46 Device Updates 63, 66 Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device 79 Display Screen 6, 44 Downloads 112 Email 100...
Page 154 Google Applications Backup 65 Google Maps 117 Enabling the GPS 118 Launching 118 Searching 118 Google Search 11, 15 Google Talk 18 GPS Satellites Usage 45 GPS Services 117 Haptic Feedback 42 History 49 Home Key 10 Home Screen Customizing 19 Extended Screens 14 Overview 13 Input Method 88...
Page 155 Removal 67 Write Protection 69 Missed Calls 28 MMS Text Messaging 89 Multimedia Messaging 89 Composing 89 Music 114–115 Player 115 Purchasing and Downloading from Amazon 114 Streaming Music 115 Navigating the Menus 12 Navigating the Web 99 Optical Joystick 23 Orientation 22, 43 OTA (Over the Air) 64 Outlook Email 106...
Page 156 Security 48 Menu 48 Select Locale 45 Set Wallpaper 44 Setting the Language English 45 Español 45 Settings 40–48 Shortcuts Adding via Home screen 19 Creating 19 Signature 105, 110, 111 Silence All 42 Silent mode 42 Smiley 6, 88, 89 Smileys 36 SMS Text Messaging 87 Software Updates...
Page 157 Enabling the Speakerphone Options 84 Setting Up 82 Settings 84 Voice Input 32 Voice Search 4, 10, 11 Additional Functions 12 Voicemail Retrieving 86 Volume Media 41 Ringer 41 Wallpaper 44 Home screen 74 Wallpaper Gallery 44 Warranty 130 Web 97–100 see also Data Services Email 100 Going to a Web page 100...

Samsung Intercept SPH-M810 Basic Manual

Introduction

Your Device's Menu

Section 1: Your Device

Device Basics

Settings

Call Log

Contacts

Calendar & Tools

Microsd Card

Camera

Bluetooth

Section 2: Sprint Service

Sprint Service: the Basics

Web and Data Services

Entertainment: TV and Music

GPS Navigation

Section 3: Safety and Warranty

Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

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