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. 9/29/09...
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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 221. Introduction ....... i Your Device’s Menu .
Page 4 2D. Contacts ......62 Adding a New Contacts Entry ....62 Finding Contacts Entries .
Page 5 2J. Bluetooth ......119 Turning Bluetooth On and Off ....119 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu .
Page 6 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information ......203 4A. Important Safety Information ..204 General Precautions .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Device Section 3: Sprint Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information User Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current Guide...
Page 8 Favs Touch > to display the following options: 1: Applications/Games 1: Main 2: Fun 3: My Stuff 4: Web 5: Visual Voice Mail 2: Music Playlist 3: Send Message/Email 4: Web Bookmarks 5: TV Channels 6: Radio Station Main Touch to display the following options: 1: Email 2: Messaging...
Page 9 3: Ringers 1: Voice Calls 2: Voicemail 3: Messages 4: Alarm/Timer 5: Calendar 6: Voice Notification 4: General 1: Phone Information 2: Memory Status 3: Airplane Mode 4: Location 5: One Hand Operation 6: TTY 7: Voicemail Settings 8: Touch Sensitivity 9: Auto Correction 10: Language 11: Update Data Profile...
Page 10 12: Parental Controls 1: Parental Controls 2: Change Parental Control Code 3: Restriction 13: Roaming 1: Roaming Mode 2: Call Guard 3: Data Roaming Touch to display the following options: 1: Music 1: My Music 1: Playlists 2: Artists 3: All Songs 4: Albums 5: Genres 6: Options...
Page 11 My Stuff Touch to display the following options: 1: Shopping 2: Ringers 3: Screen Savers 4: Get New Games 5: Brain Excercise Demo by Namco 6: Google Maps 7: Monopoly H&N DEMO 8: NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile 9: NFL Mobile Live 10: UNO the mobile game Touch to display the following options:...
Page 12: Speed Dial
Touching provides access to your device’s Phone Functions menu, such as: Speed Dial ( Contacts ( Recent ( Recent Voicemail ( Voice mail Dialer ( Speed Dial 1: Tap to Add Contacts Touch to display the following options: 1: My Info 2: Services Recent Voicemail...
Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 14: 1A. Setting Up Service
1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 5) Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail (page 6) Sprint Account Passwords (page 7) Getting Help (page 7) Setting Up Your Device Remove the battery cover. Press down with thumbs as indicated. While applying pressure, slide cover away from the camera lens (as shown below).
Page 15 Press to turn the device on. Your device will turn on, search for Sprint service, and then show the Unlock screen. If your device is not yet activated, or if it is locked, see “Activating Your Device” on page 5 for more information.
Page 16 WARNING If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 17: Activating Your Device
Activating Your Device If you purchased your device 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: Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail
To confirm your activation, make a phone call. When calling Sprint Customer Service, you will be asked for information printed under the battery. Power the phone off and remove the battery prior to calling customer service. Unlocking Your Device Press and hold to unlock the device and reveal the unlock screen.
Page 19: Sprint Account Passwords
Note Voicemail Passcode If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate One-Touch Message Access.) For more information about using your voicemail, see “Visual Voicemail” on page 126. Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail...
Page 20 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. Learn more about data services and other products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more.
Page 21 Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. Press and touch Use the onscreen dial pad to enter Talk For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com and touch...
Page 23: Section 2: Your Device
Section 2 Your Device...
Page 24: 2A. Phone Basics
2A. Phone Basics Your Device (page 12) Viewing the Display Screen (page 14) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 16) Battery and Charger (page 17) Navigating Through the Menus (page 20) Using Gestures (page 28) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 29) Making and Answering Calls (page 29) Entering Text (page 37) Phone Software Upgrades –...
Page 25: Key Functions
Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. let you use the ambient light level to Light Sensors adjust both screen brightness/contrast and keypad access. In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the phone to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.
Page 26: Viewing The Display Screen
allows you to adjust the ringer Volume Button volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume button can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. Speech to Action Button to Action function that lets you dial phone numbers by speaking a name or a phone number.
Page 27 Status Bar – Service Icons Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger signal.) No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal. Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Data Service – Sprint mobile broadband data service (EVDO) is available.
Page 28: Turning Your Device On And Off
Status Bar – Status Icons Bluetooth Communicating – Bluetooth is actively transmitting or receiving data Wi-Fi Active – Wi-Fi technology is active and enabled. Wi-Fi Connected – Wi-Fi is connected and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Status Bar – Messaging Icons Text Message –...
Page 29: 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 Battery Capacity Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
Page 30: Removing The Battery
Press down on the end of the battery compartment cover (just below the embossed Samsung logo), and slide the cover off (1) and away from the camera lens to then remove the battery from the device (2).
Page 31 ( and the device sounds a warning tone. Note You can purchase an optional extended battery that can extend the usage time for the Samsung Instinct HD™. Using the Charger Plug the flat end of the charger into the device’s Accessories/Power Cable Jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.
Page 32: Navigating Through The Menus
Navigating Through the Menus There is no longer a need to use a navigation wheel or dial pad button. The Samsung Instinct touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but also scroll through long menu lists by simply sliding up and down through the display by using your fingertip.
Page 33 Scrolling Through Menus As you navigate through the menu, menu options are presented onscreen as scrollable lists that allow up or down navigation. Note The One Hand Operation of the menus is set to Right Handed by default. See “Changing the One Hand Operation Setting”...
Page 34 For a diagram of your device’s menu, please see “Your Device’s Menu” on page i. When scrolling through a list (see illustration) make sure NOT to tap or press individual entries on the list. This action will open the list entry. 2A.
Page 35 Grid view Additional Options Changing the Screen Orientation ® The Samsung Instinct HD™ is capable of automatically changing the orientation of the onscreen content with its built-in accelerometer. This device senses movement and changes in the device’s angle/orientation.
Page 36 Press and touch Main you have any text messages, they are displayed.) Customizing your Menus ® With the Samsung Instinct HD™ you can customize the arrangement or location of the onscreen menu icons. For example, to relocate the menu: Main...
Page 37 In a single motion, drag the outlined icon to a new location somewhere within the same menu and release the icon. The new location will be indicated by an empty blue-dotted area. All surrounding icons will then move accordingly. Displaying the Status Bar This drop-down screen provides some quick device reference information such as: Date, Signal Strength, Ringer Status, Battery Charge Status, Power Vision...
Page 38 Power Search Press and touch Main General > One Hand Operation. Touch either Right Handed along the right of the display screen) or (to place the Handed Power Search tab of the screen). Scrolling Through Field Entries There are several pages where you’ll be asked to make a field selection and then enter a value by either touching the up/down selection arrows or quickly sliding through these values by using your fingertip.
Page 39 Detaching Entries The Instinct HD allows you to detach an entry from a list and then either move its location (within that same list) or drag it into the Trash Bin for deletion. From a screen containing entries, touch and hold an entry.
Page 40: Using Gestures
Touch and drag Delete Selected Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press Note There might be cases where pressing this button will not exit the current menu. In these cases, try pressing another Functions menu button to “release” the current activity.
Page 41: Displaying Your Phone Number
When enabled, you can mute an incoming call by placing your device face-down (battery cover visible) on a flat surface. Touch and drag the Mute Incoming Call ) to activate the feature. To use the Snooze Alarm gesture: Press and touch Main Gesture Touch the...
Page 42: Answering Calls
To redial your last outgoing call, touch either Redial or access the Recent page and then touch the number from the list. When making calls off the Nationwide Sprint Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
Page 43 phone number or picture may also be displayed, if available. To answer a call while the device is locked: When the device is locked, neither the display screen or side keys are active. This prevents accidental activation of a device feature or display screen. When you receive an incoming call, your display screen illuminates and...
Page 44: Missed Call Notification
Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the “While you were out” screen: Touch an entry from the list. To display a Missed Call entry: Press and touch Recent...
Page 45: In-Call Options
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. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
Page 46: Saving A Phone Number
End-of-Call Options After you receive or make a call, the device provides you with three end-of-call options: Redial to dial the last outgoing or received phone number. to send the current phone number a new TXT Msg text message. to store the current phone number in your Save Contacts list.
Page 47 Touch Save Touch either New Contact Existing Contact Touch a label ( Mobile Home Work Touch the field and use the onscreen Enter Name keyboard to enter the new contact name. See “Entering Text” on page 37. Touch on the keyboard to store the new Done name.
Page 48: Dialing From The Contacts List
There is a single pause available on your device: ) requires you to manually send the Manual Pause next set of numbers by pressing Note You can have multiple pauses in a phone number. To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Press and touch Dialer...
Page 49: Entering Text
Touch the name you want to call from the list. Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 99 numbers in your device’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using a single touch.
Page 50 Touch one of the following options: to enter alphabetic characters (both uppercase and lowercase) using the onscreen keyboard. (See Tip below.) to enter either numbers or symbols by 123!&() using the onscreen keyboard. (See page 41.) When entering text, touch Caps to change letter capitalization (ABC or abc).
Page 51 Use the navigation keys to place your cursor in the desired location. If you make a mistake, press keyboard and press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word or all entered characters. Touch to complete the text entry. Done Using the Spell Check Feature The built-in dictionary will check your text in real-time...
Page 52: Entering Text Using Abc Mode
Touch the correct word from the onscreen list. Once the word is chosen, the originally misspelled word is replaced by the bolded blue replacement text. Touching , adds the current word to Learn this word the device’s built-in dictionary. Activating the Auto Correct causes misspelled words to be corrected with the closest dictionary match (although, as with any...
Page 53: Entering Numbers And Symbols
Entering Numbers and Symbols Touch 123!&() . When the keyboard displays both numbers and symbols, touch the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 37.) Access additional symbols by touching Touch to return to the Numbers keyboard. Insert a new paragraph by touching Touch to return to entering letters.
Page 54: 2B. Settings
2B. Settings Sound Settings (page 42) Display Settings (page 46) Touch Settings (page 48) Location Settings (page 48) Messaging Settings (page 49) Airplane Mode (page 50) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 50) Updating Phone Software (page 51) Updating the PRL (page 51) Updating the Data Profile (page 52) Favorites (page 52) Security Settings (page 52)
Page 55 Getting New Ringers A wide variety of new ringers is available from the Sprint Digital Lounge, and you can access them right from your device. (Additional charges may apply, but some are free.) Press and touch Main Ringers Select a call or message type to display a list of ringer type categories.
Page 56: Adjusting The Device's Volume Settings
Selecting Ringer Types for Alarm / Calendar / Timer Events Press and touch Main Ringers Touch the Alarm / Calendar / Timer Scroll through the list of available ringer sounds. Touch to play a sample of the current sound file. Touch a sound name to assign it.
Page 57 Adjusting the System Volume Press and touch Main Volume & Vibration Touch and drag the System Volume right to adjust the volume level. Adjusting Other Volume Settings In addition to the Ringer and System Volume settings, there are three additional Volume parameters that can be adjusted.
Page 58: Display Settings
Silence All The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your device off. To activate Silence All: Press and hold the volume button down until Silence All appears onscreen. To deactivate Silence All: Press and hold the volume button up repeatedly to select a new volume level.
Page 59 Background Wallpaper Choose what you see on the screen while powering on or off and when in the unlock screen. See “Downloading Your Online Pictures” on page 116. To change the background image: Press and touch Main Display Touch the field.
Page 60: Touch Settings
Touch Settings Touch Sensitivity The Samsung Instinct HD’s touchscreen requires a small amount of pressure to operate. The smaller the size of your contact point on the screen, the less the amount of pressure required. The tip of your finger will work better than the pad of your finger, and a fingernail will require even less pressure.
Page 61: Messaging Settings
Touch and move the Location position. Read the disclaimer and touch Move the Location slider to the disable this feature. Once you are done, press Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your device’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call.
Page 62: Airplane Mode
Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing number now appears. For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/mobile/ accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. To turn TTY Mode on or off: where the phone TALK Talk...
Page 63: Updating Phone Software
Touch one of the following options: , or TTY OFF TTY Full TTY + Hear WARNING 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some...
Page 64: Updating The Data Profile
Updating the Data Profile If there are any changes to your account such as a plan change, a change to your username and password, etc., it will be necessary to update this profile to your device. Press and touch Main General >...
Page 65: Unlocking Your Device
Using Your Device’s Lock Feature Locking Your Device When your device is locked, your screen turns off and neither the Display Screen or external keys will accept input. Regaining access requires entering a lock code. Press and touch Main Touch and drag the Auto Lock position.
Page 66: Deleting Device Content
Enter your new lock code and touch Re-enter your new lock code and touch Deleting Device Content Use the Security menu to quickly erase selected content you have created or stored in your device. Press and touch Main > Delete Contents. Touch an option: to delete all Contacts entries.
Page 67: Security Features For Data Services
Press and touch Main . (A disclaimer is displayed.) > Reset Phone Read the disclaimer, write down the lock code, and touch Proceed Enter the lock code provided on the disclaimer by using the onscreen dial pad. Touch to restore all factory settings. Done Security Features for Data Services Using Parental Controls...
Page 68 Configuring Restrictions To disable data services: Press and touch Main Parental Controls > Restriction Move the slider to either activate or deactivate an option. to lock the device and prevent outgoing Voice calls. Incoming calls can still be received. to restrict access to the Messaging Messaging folder, including all Text and Picture messages.
Page 69: 2C. History
2C. History Viewing Recent History (page 57) Recent History Options (page 58) Making a Call From Recent History (page 59) Saving a Phone Number From Recent History (page 60) Erasing History Entries (page 61) Viewing Recent History Recent History is a list of up to 240 (80 incoming, 80 outgoing, and 80 missed) phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.
Page 70: Recent History Options
Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear once on the list. Press and touch Recent Touch the entry’s phone number to dial it.
Page 71: Making A Call From Recent History
If the entry has been previously entered into your Contacts list, touching reveals the Contacts entry page and the following options: (if the number is already in your Caller’s name Contacts). ) to either edit the existing number Edit Entry (if already in your Contacts list) or create a new entry.
Page 72: Saving A Phone Number From Recent History
Saving a Phone Number From Recent History Your device can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters. See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 34. Saving a New Number from History Press and touch...
Page 73: Erasing History Entries
Erasing History Entries To erase individual History entries, see “Recent History Options” on page 58. To delete all history entries: Press and touch Recent Touch ( to open the Delete menu. Touch Delete All > Delete Note Individual entries can also be deleted by touching and holding it until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger off the screen to release it into the Trash Bin.
Page 74: 2D. Contacts
2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 62) Finding Contacts Entries (page 64) Contacts Entry Options (page 65) Deleting Contacts Entries (page 67) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 68) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 68) Assigning Speed Dial Entries (page 69) Editing a Speed Dial Entry (page 71) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 71)
Page 75 (Capitalize the two character abbreviation for the state in the mailing address so that it can be recognized by applications other than those on your Samsung Instinct HD.) This information can be used to locate this ● contact’s address via the built-in GPS Navigation feature.
Page 76: Finding Contacts Entries
To save a number from standby mode: Press and touch Dialer Enter a number and touch Touch either New Contact Touch a label ( Mobile Home Touch the Enter Name field and use the keyboard to enter the new contact name. Touch to store the new name.
Page 77: Contacts Entry Options
Scroll down through the list by sliding your fingertip up or down on the screen. – or – Press and then slide the Power Search tab letter range corresponding to the first letter of the entry’s first name. (The list is alphabetized by the first letter.) Power Search...
Page 78: Editing A Contacts Entry
Touch an available Bluetooth device entry from the list. Note To be detected by the Samsung Instinct HD, an external Bluetooth device must be both active and visible. ). See “Turning Bluetooth On and Off” on Send Contact...
Page 79: Deleting Contacts Entries
Touch to begin the upload process. Follow Send the onscreen instructions. See “2J. Bluetooth” on page 119. This history list is specific to this entry and includes calls to and from all phone numbers used by this entry. The recipient must then accept the incoming contact card.
Page 80: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Press and touch Contacts Touch an entry to display the entry’s options page. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 65.) From the options page, touch Enter the new phone number and touch Touch a label for the number ( , or Pager...
Page 81: Assigning Speed Dial Entries
Assigning Speed Dial Entries Your device can store up to 99 phone numbers within the Speed Dial list. You can also rearrange these existing speed dial entries to appear in any desired order within the Speed Dial list. (For details on how to make calls using the Speed Dial list, see “Using Speed Dialing”...
Page 82 Finding Speed Dial Numbers Press . The Speed Dial by default. See “Assigning Speed Dial Entries” on page 69. Scroll down through speed dial entries by sliding your fingertip up or down. Speed dial numbers are displayed in the order in which they were added but can be reorganized to appear in any order.
Page 83: Editing A Speed Dial Entry
To delete an entry from the Speed Dial list: Press . The Speed Dial by default. Touch and ouch those entries you wish to delete. Touch and drag to the right. Selected Delete Selected history entries are then deleted from the list. Editing a Speed Dial Entry Press .
Page 84: Dialing Sprint Services
Dialing Sprint Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press and touch Contacts Touch the onscreen Services available service: Free Call for Account Info Free Call to Customer Service Sprint Operator Pay Bill, Community Information Non-Emergency Services...
Page 85 Follow the onscreen instructions to add, edit, and manage all of your contact information. Note You can transfer all of your contacts from your old phone to your new Samsung Instinct HD. See “Transferring Your Contacts” on page 100. > Settings > Mobile www.sprint.com...
Page 86: 2E. Calendar And Tools
2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar (page 74) Alarm Clock (page 77) Timer (page 79) Stopwatch (page 79) World Clock (page 80) Notepad (page 81) Calculator (page 82) Tip Calculator (page 83) Unit Converter (page 83) 2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps you organize your time and reminds you of important events.
Page 87 Assign an hour and minute by either: Scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) by sliding your finger up and down on the screen. Touching the arrows above/below each field. Touching and holding down on the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel.
Page 88: Event Alert Menu
Associate a Contacts entry with the event by touching , scrolling through and Call Reminder choosing an entry from your existing Contacts list. Touch Save to save the new event. Note If the End time and date fall before the Start date and time, an onscreen warning message will appear, and you will be given the opportunity to revise the values onscreen.
Page 89: Alarm Clock
Erasing a Day’s Events Press and touch Main Touch the day containing the event you would like to erase. In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are underlined. Touch and from the Delete page, select an option: Delete All to erase all events for the selected day.
Page 90 Select a time for the alarm by touching the time field. Assign an hour and minute by either scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) or by touching the up or down arrows above/below each field. Touching and holding down the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel.
Page 91: Timer
To delete a specific alarm event: Press and touch Main Touch (upper-right) to access the Delete page. Touch Delete Some Touch an event to highlight and in a single motion, drag to the right. Delete Selected Timer Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Page 92: World Clock
World Clock To view the time in several different world locations: Press and touch Main > Clock > World Clock Touch to begin Tap to add using the world map. Touch United States Other Countries . This reveals an alphabetical list of the cities available within that category.
Page 93: Notepad
To Assign Daylight Saving Time: Press and touch Main Clock . Stored locations indicate the Daylight Saving Time icon at the bottom-right of each onscreen clock. indicates Daylight Saving Time is On. indicates Daylight Saving Time is Off. Touch a location containing Daylight Saving Time.
Page 94: Calculator
Calculator Your device comes with a built-in calculator. This application becomes the default until another calculator option is chosen. Press and touch Main Enter numbers using your dial pad. The onscreen functions just like any other physical calculator. Press equals ( ) for the total.
Page 95: Tip Calculator
Tip Calculator Your device comes with a built-in tip calculator application. See “Changing the Calculator Application” on page 82. Press and touch Main Calculator. Use the dial pad to enter the total bill amount. The total tip amount is then displayed at the default percentage (15%).
Page 96 Change Default Unit Category Touch the gray initial unit field and select a specific unit of measurement from the Unit page. Touch the gray target unit field and select a specific unit of measurement from the Unit page. Use the onscreen dial pad to enter a value for the initial unit.
Page 97: 2F. Speech To Action
2F. Speech to Action Using Speech to Action (page 85) Sending a Message (page 87) Launching an Application (page 90) Speech to Action Settings (page 90) Your device’s Speech to Action feature lets you place calls using This section includes your voice directly from your device.
Page 98: Calling Contacts Entries
Running the Speech to Action Tutorial Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Touch Tutorial Making a Voice Call With Speech to Action Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Follow the voice prompts and recite the entry’s voice dial tag into the microphone.
Page 99: Sending A Message
by touching the corresponding phone number onscreen. Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Say “ Call ” followed immediately by a valid string of digits to be dialed, for example, say “ .”...
Page 100 Respond by saying one of the following: Repeat Cancel Note When you start a text message through voice activation, the message opens in Voice Mode automatically. Use the device’s onscreen keyboard to enter the text and touch Done Touch to complete the process. Send To send a Picture Mail Message: Press...
Page 101 To send a voice message: Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Say “ .” Send Voice Message to Say the name or phone number of the recipient. For example, say “ John Smith ” or “ entry information for the specified contact is displayed.
Page 102: Launching An Application
Touch to store your new voice message and Send begin the delivery process. To access your voicemail: Press Say “ Go to voicemail .” Touch a voicemail entry from the list to begin playback. Launching an Application Open an application or access a menu by saying “ ”...
Page 103: Setting The Confirmation
Setting the Confirmation Your device can be configured to take a specific action prior to initiating any voice command parameter. Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. From the “Say a Command” page, touch Confirmation Touch one of the available options: to always provide you with options if Automatic...
Page 104: Resetting Voice Recognition
Tips for using the Adaptation mode: Use the Adapt Voice feature in a quiet place. Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally. To retrain the device to use your voice: Press From the “Say a Command”...
Page 105: Using Choice Lists
Using Choice Lists If your device is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “ ” followed by the first choice on Call? the list. To confirm the choice, say “ next choice, say “...
Page 106: 2G. Microsd Card
(Secure Camera and Music playback functionality are both dependant on having a microSD memory card present within the device. Although the Samsung Instinct HD comes with a pre-installed 4GB card, it can support microSD cards of up to 16GB.
Page 107 Inserting the microSD Card Remove the cover. Press down on the rear battery cover. While applying pressure, slide cover away from the camera lens. Remove the battery. Locate the memory slot located adjacent to the flash. microSD card Make sure the microSD card's gold contacts are facing down.
Page 108: Accessing The Microsd Card Via Computer
Done Connecting Your Device to Your Computer If you are using the USB Memory Card mode, you must first install the microSD card into the device before connecting the Samsung Instinct HD to your computer. > Settings >...
Page 109 You can find additional support at instincthdsupport Connect one end of the included USB cable to an open USB port on your computer. Plug the other end of the included USB cable into your Accessories/Power Cable Jack located on the side of the device.
Page 110 Transferring data directly to the microSD The microSD card can be accessed and used just as easily as any other communicating storage device. From your Desktop, double-click [device drive letter] entry to display the folders and files available on the internal microSD card. Open a folder and begin the transfer process of files for your computer to the internal card’s target folder.
Page 111: Important Connection Information
). To use the USB Memory www.sprint.com/downloads Card mode, the microSD card must be installed before connecting the Samsung Instinct HD to your computer. To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while files are being accessed or transferred.
Page 112: 2H. Transferring Content
Transferring Your Contacts All of your contacts from your old phone can be transferred to your device: —Where you purchase your Samsung At the Store Instinct HD, the sales person can help you transfer your contacts over to the device.
Page 113 Transfer Contacts with Bluetooth The process of transferring data via Bluetooth is also known as “beaming” and might be referred to that way within other literature. To set up your old phone and the Instinct HD to transfer contacts: Turn on your old phone and then activate the Instinct HD.
Page 114: Transferring Music, Pictures, And Videos
Touch and drag the slider to the disable Bluetooth and hide all options. To return to the Main Functions Where you purchased the Samsung Instinct HD, Sprint store associates can quickly and easily transfer your contacts for you. 2H. Transferring Content...
Page 115: Transferring Previously-Purchased Content
Once sync is complete, touch (Songs just delivered to your device appear with [asterisk] in front of the name.) Touch one of the songs displayed in the list. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the download of the songs you have selected by touching Download Song .
Page 116 Note You will be unable to download content that has expired, or that may be incompatible with your new device. Some ringers, games, and other content may work only with certain phones. 2H. Transferring Content...
Page 117: 2I. Camera
2I. Camera Taking Pictures (page 105) Recording Videos (page 109) Storing Pictures and Videos (page 111) Sprint Picture Mail (page 112) Managing Sprint Picture Mail (page 115) Photobucket (page 117) Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
Page 118 Note Image and video files can only be saved in the DCIM folder of the microSD card. Data can not be saved onto the device’s memory. 2I. Camera Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen. Camera Mode Display Image None...
Page 119 Using the My Photos Folder Once the photo has been taken, touch open the media screen in its default Grid view. Touch an image file from the media screen. Picture Video Launch Grid View Slideshow Touch one of the available options: Delete Transfer via Bluetooth Bluetooth.
Page 120 Viewing Images in a Scroll view Rather than seeing your images and videos displayed onscreen in a Grid view, the Scroll view provides you with the ability to scroll through larger previews of your multimedia files in a much faster and visible way. Scroll view Grid view 2I.
Page 121: Recording Videos
Touch an entry from the Select a Contact page to complete the picture assignment, see “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 62. Assigning an Image to the Background Display Press and touch Camera Scroll through your available images and touch an image to view it at full screen.
Page 122 (Normal Video Length) lets you record medium quality video that is compatible with PictureMail and online social sites such as Facebook™ and YouTube™. This format produces video with dimensions of 640x480 and generates a file size of 8Mb per each minute of footage. (Normal Video Length) lets you record low QVGA quality video that is compatible with PictureMail...
Page 123: Storing Pictures And Videos
) to return to camcorder mode to Camcorder shoot another video. Send ) to send your picture via Sprint Picture Mail (if applicable) (See page 112 for details). ) to upload the picture to the Sprint Upload Picture Mail website ( www.sprint.com/picturemail Storing Pictures and Videos Your device’s picture and video storage area is called...
Page 124: Sprint Picture Mail
Touch . (You will see a message.) Sprint Picture Mail Sprint Picture Mail lets you instantly send pictures and videos from your device to wireless phone numbers and email addresses. Once you have taken a picture or a video, you can use the messaging capabilities of your device to instantly share it with family and friends.
Page 125: My Photos Folder
to manually enter a recipient by Manual Entry choosing either: Enter Phone Number to use the onscreen dial ● pad to enter a wireless phone number. Touch to continue. Done to use the onscreen Enter Email Address ● keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address.
Page 126 Touch to attach your files to a new message. 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 112.) Touch one of the following options: to select from a list of recent Sprint Recent List Picture Mail or messaging recipients.
Page 127: Managing Sprint Picture Mail
Managing Sprint Picture Mail Using the Sprint Picture Mail website Once you have uploaded pictures or videos to your online Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/picturemail you can use your computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint Picture Mail website, you can share pictures, edit album titles, add captions, and organize images.
Page 128: Downloading Your Online Pictures
Select the folder location from the microSd card. contains all of your taken pictures Camera Album and videos. contains all other media files from Saved Album your microSD card. Touch an available picture or video file. (Selections are then highlighted in blue.) Note Any video segments [over 2 min.
Page 129: Photobucket
Click to browse for and then Add pictures from PC add images to your outgoing mail. Click Continue > Address Book Select a recipient or recipients from your Online Address Book. Click Done when you have finished selecting recipients. Click Send Picture Mail To include a text message, highlight the box under Message and press the appropriate keys...
Page 130 Uploading Photos to Photobucket Press and touch CAMERA Touch to begin the selection process. Select a picture to upload by touching it. (You can select multiple pictures and videos which are then highlighted in blue.) Touch to confirm the upload process. Touch .
Page 131: 2J. Bluetooth
2J. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 119) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 120) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 121) Sending Data via Bluetooth (page 123) About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones.
Page 132: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active (default status) – Bluetooth is paired and connected to a headset – Bluetooth is active but having problems connecting to its paired device –...
Page 133: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Assigning a Bluetooth Name to Your Device By default, your device is given the Bluetooth name “SPH-M850.” Whereas this is a descriptive name, it can prove confusing when there are other similar devices within communication range. You can easily change your device's Bluetooth name.
Page 134 Bluetooth-capable Phone Bluetooth-capable Computer Bluetooth Headset To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: Press and touch Main . (Your device will display Bluetooth > Trusted Devices a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.) Scroll down the list and touch a device name to begin the pairing process.
Page 135: Sending Data Via Bluetooth
Touch an entry’s name from the Trusted Devices list to begin the disconnection process. As an example, with a newly disconnected headset, the device displays device Bluetooth icon changes to it is active but not connected to a communicating device. Reconnecting Your Paired Device Press and touch...
Page 136 The recipient must either select save the contact) or (to reject the incoming data). You can transfer Contacts from your old phone if it has Bluetooth capability to your Samsung Instinct HD. See “Transfer Contacts with Bluetooth” on page 101. (to accept and...
Page 137: Section 3: Sprint Service
Section 3 Sprint Service...
Page 138: Sprint Service: The Basics
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Visual Voicemail (page 126) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 134) Caller ID (page 136) Call Waiting (page 137) Making a Three-Way Call (page 137) Call Forwarding (page 139) Roaming (page 139) Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail.
Page 139 When prompted to enter information, touch bring up the onscreen dial pad that can be used to input your numeric responses. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the Voicemail page (see steps 1 and 2). Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on...
Page 140: Automatically Enabling The Speakerphone
to forward the current voicemail to another recipient. Prev/Next to replay either the previous voicemail or continue onto the next available message. Note Voicemail Passcode If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode.
Page 141: Device Menu
Changing your Main Greeting via the Device Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the device menu system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. Press and touch Main General > Voicemail Settings > Change Greeting. Touch and follow the prompts to change your current greeting.
Page 142: New Voicemail Message Alerts
Voicemail Messages Missed Calls New Voicemail Message Alerts The Instinct HD utilizes a new “Visual Voicemail” function which automatically retrieves a list of your current voicemail messages and then presents them as a detailed list. The Voicemail page provides you with a list of messages containing the sender’s phone number (or Contacts name) and length of message.
Page 143: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless device or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless device, either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using the Menu on Your Device to Access Your Messages Press and touch...
Page 144 Creating a New Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint Voicemail users. Press and touch Voicemail Touch to begin the delivery process by selecting a recipient: tab to select a recipient by touching an Recent List entry from your recent call history list.
Page 145 Touch to store your new message and begin Send the delivery process. Replying to a Visual Voicemail Message Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint Voicemail user by sending either an email or text message. Press and touch Voicemail Touch a voicemail entry from the list to begin playback.
Page 146: Text Messaging (Sms)
Touch to store your new message and begin Send the delivery process. Clearing the Message Notification Icon Your device may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your text messages, voicemail, missed events, email, etc. Press and locate the Touch ) and locate the...
Page 147: Composing Text Messages
Composing Text Messages Press and touch Main Touch to compose a new text message. Select the contact entry method you prefer by touching an associated option: to select a recipient from a list of Recent List recently sent messages. to select a recipient from your Contacts Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address).
Page 148: Caller Id
To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, touch Compose your reply by using your onscreen keyboard to enter your message. (See “Entering Text” on page 37.) Press to save your text and return to your Done message.
Page 149: 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 150 Touch an entry (or use the dial pad to enter the second number) and touch where TALK Talk the phone number now appears. Once the second call has connected and is active, touch Join Talk join both callers and begin your three-way call.
Page 151: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all of your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your device is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your device when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press and touch Dialer...
Page 152 Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.
Page 153: Call Guard
Touch the field and touch one of the Roaming Mode following options: Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the device searches for an alternate system. to access only the Sprint network and Sprint Only prevent roaming on other networks.
Page 154: Data Roam Guard
Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your device may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your device to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as messaging.
Page 155: 3B. Web And Data Services
3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 143) Accessing Messages (page 147) Using Sprint Desktop Sync (page 158) Wi-Fi (page 160) Sprint Software Store (page 162) Downloading Games, Ringers and More (page 163) Exploring the Web (page 166) Live Search (page 171) Information Services on the Web (page 172) Data Services FAQs (page 175)
Page 156: Launching A Web Connection
On your device. You can find your user name under the Phone Information option in your device’s > Settings menu ( Main Phone Information Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the data profile on the device to reflect the name change.
Page 157: Data Connection Status And Indicators
Data Restrictions Parental Controls determine what features you have access to on your device. (See “Using Parental Controls” on page 55.) When you first connect to the Web, access is confirmed against the current Parental Restrictions. If data access has been restricted, you will be notified with an onscreen warning.
Page 158: Navigating The Web
If no indicator is displayed, your device does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Web Connection” on page 144. Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Using the Full Screen View By default, both the Address Bar and Navigation...
Page 159: Accessing Messages
Selecting Onscreen Items Once you’ve learned how to scroll through a page, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Touch an onscreen item or hyperlink. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
Page 160 Getting Started With Email Press and touch Main (The Email setup wizard will then start and guide you through the setup process.) Touch the gray device information field and then enter your wireless phone number. (If the phone number is already filled in, touch Touch and select an email provider (such as Next...
Page 161 Configuring Your Outlook Account The Work option allows you to setup a Microsoft Outlook ® Mobile email account using the Outlook Web Access (OWA) feature. OWA allows you to use a secured Web address ( to connect remotely to your Microsoft Exchange Server. Press and touch Main...
Page 162 Touch to save the new information into those Done fields. Touch Next > Next to send the information to the Exchange Server and begin the sign in process. Note You may get some warning screens that advise you of differences between the various sets of information.
Page 163 Create the rest of your appointment and click Email Home Page Overview This page provides you with easy access to all of your current email accounts, the ability to access both local and remote email contact information, configure your current account settings, and add new email accounts. Email Settings Email Accounts/ Account Details/Settings...
Page 164: Creating Additional Email Accounts
allows you to search for files from one of Browse Files the following sources: Recent Files allows you to review a list of recently viewed or saved email attachments, choose the file, and then re-attach it to a new email. allows you to select and then attach Pictures pictures from your My Photos folder.
Page 165 Touch ) to launch the Email Settings Settings page. Customizing the Sprint Mobile Email settings Touch , scroll through the available Time Zone entries on the list and touch the desired time zone setting. To observe daylight saving time, slide the slider to the position.
Page 166: Accessing Email
Once you have set up your Email, press touch to launch the application. Main > Email Press until you have opened the Email Home Page. Touch adjacent to the desired email account. Touch to alter one or more of the following Settings settings: allows you to activate the onscreen...
Page 167 Touch the desired email account. (Your default account inbox will be displayed.) Change the current folder by touching (at the top of the page) and selecting from one of the other available folders: Inbox , or Deleted Outbox Scroll up or down the screen to move the list of messages either up or down.
Page 168: Deleting Email Messages
to select a Recent recipient from a list of recent email contacts. to use the Contacts Power Search tab (shown here) to select a recipient from your Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain either a wireless phone number or an email address). to use a few Search characters to search...
Page 169 To delete an unopened email message from the list: Press and touch Main the application. Press until you have opened the Email Home Page. Touch the email icon (located to the left of the email message) adjacent to a desired email message.
Page 170: Using Sprint Desktop Sync
® Instant allows you to synchronize your Outlook, or Outlook ® ® , and Yahoo! Express contacts with your Samsung Instinct HD. (Use of this application requires an active Internet > IM connection.) AIM Instant Messenger Sprint Desktop Sync Requirements...
Page 171 Storage: Hard-disk drive with 200 MB of free space (Actual requirements will vary depending on features selected and system configuration.) Memory: 512 MB RAM I/O Port: USB port (1.0 or higher) Optical drive: CD-ROM drive Video card: VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter supporting 16 - bit Color display with 1024x768 (minimum) resolution.
Page 172: Wi-Fi
Select Outlook from within the PIM (Email Contact Manager) drop-down list. Options include: Microsoft Outlook Express Click and choose a transfer method for Configure your contacts. Options include: Synchronize changes both ways: synchronizes any changes between both the device’s Mobile Sync database and your computer’s Outlook contacts list up to date.
Page 173 Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and password). Turning Wi-Fi On and Off By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off.
Page 174: Sprint Software Store
These two features can work together to seamlessly disconnect you from an idle WAP and then automatically re-connect you once an active communication stream is detected. Connecting to a WAP Press and touch Main . (Your device displays a list of available >...
Page 175: Downloading Games, Ringers And More
: to access both new downloads and Downloads any previously purchased content (backed-up). See “Transferring Previously-Purchased Content” on page 103. : to view both the top stories and access News other related links. Weather : to view both current local weather conditions and access other related links.
Page 176 Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: displays a rotating selection of featured Featured items. allows you to narrow your search to a Categories general category ( Call Tones Savers Applications , or...
Page 177 Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded item Done/Run (or to start downloading, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate device menu screen. Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to...
Page 178: Exploring The Web
Touch to begin the process. (The item Download will download automatically. When the screen is displayed, the item has been Complete successfully downloaded to your device.) Select an option to continue: Select Use/Run/View/Done downloaded item (or to start downloading, in the case of a game or an application).
Page 179: Using The Browser Menu
Many sites are available under more than one menu – choose the one that’s most convenient for you. Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your device is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web”...
Page 180 Touch the web page to hide these buttons and return to the Web page. Options available from the navigation menu include: lets you toggle between Fullscreen and Home Navigation Toolbar views. let you navigate forward or Back/Next icons backward within your current navigation history. lets you refresh the current Web page.
Page 181 To open a page in a new tab, touch the rightmost thumbnail (with + sign). To change the view between opened pages simply touch the corresponding tab thumbnail. reveals the browser’s toolbar. This Funtional Panel toolbar allows you to access features such as: your favorite bookmarks, browsing history, saved pages and browser settings.
Page 182 Going to a Specific website To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address): Press and touch Touch the Address bar and clear the existing address by pressing and holding Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a new URL and touch .
Page 183: Live Search
Organizing Your Bookmarks Press and touch Touch > > Bookmarks Bookmarks page. Touch (left softkey) to access the properties Manage page. (This page allows you to organize and delete existing bookmarks.) Deleting a Bookmark Press and touch Touch > > Bookmarks Bookmarks page.
Page 184: Information Services On The Web
Touch an entry from the resulting list to display an information page with an address, a phone number link, and buttons for maps, directions, and more. Touch to use Sprint Navigation to obtain audio turn-by-turn directions for the location selected. Information Services on the Web Sprint provides additional information services (available via your data connection), that you can...
Page 185 Accessing the Information Services Finding the information you’re looking for is as easy as navigating a Web page and touching an information category. (The following examples will illustrate how to access News and Movies information.) To access News information: Press and touch be presented with a list of news categories.) –...
Page 186 to go directly to the Fandango Go to Fandango.com website. Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions. (Options may vary depending on location and available information.) Adding New Theaters to the Movies Page option provides you with Showing At My Theaters quick and ready access to the movies currently playing only at the specific movie theaters you choose.
Page 187: Data Services Faqs
Find a movie theater, select a movie title and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete your transaction – or – Press and touch Follow the onscreen menus to to Fandango.com. locate and purchase your movie online. Note Fill out the online purchase information by using the onscreen dial pad and keyboard.
Page 188 When is my data connection dormant? If your device receives no data for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. You can make and receive voice calls while data service is also active. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If your phone receives no data for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Page 189: Entertainment: Tv And Music
3C. Entertainment: TV and Music Sprint TV/Video (page 177) Music – Sprint Music Store (page 182) Streaming Music (page 187) Games (page 188) NASCAR (page 188) NFL Mobile Live (page 189) MySpace (page 190) Facebook (page 191) Twitter (page 192) YouTube (page 192) Sprint TV/Video Your Sprint TV Channel Options...
Page 190 Camcorder displays a list of video files stored within the device’s My Photos folder. These would be videos that were shot using the Samsung Instinct HD. launches a built-in help menu. Help > TV/Video > My...
Page 191 Using the HDMI Cable for Media Playback You can use the Instinct HD’s HDMI cable to view locally stored media on a compatible HD television (accessory cable is available separately). The connection is made from the device to the HDMI port on the television.
Page 192: Sprint Tv Faqs
displays a list of currently available On Demand channels (pre-recorded). More... displays Shop, Subscriptions, and a Help menu. Depending on your settings, you may be asked to accept a data connection. Scroll through the channel listings within your selected category and touch a channel name to launch the stream.
Page 193 Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my device? 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 194: Music - Sprint Music Store
Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? No. While you are playing a clip, you can press to return to the previous screen, stop the current playback, and then scroll up and down to then choose a different channel.
Page 195: Playing Music From The Sprint Music Store
Note You can transfer songs you have previously purchased from the Sprint Music Store to your Samsung Instinct HD. See “Transferring Music, Pictures, and Videos” on page 102. Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and organize your music library.
Page 196 From the My Music page, select an option: to review a list of your recently added Playlists songs and create a custom playlist of songs you like to hear together. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a name for the playlist, select songs by artist, genre, and title, and create an order for the playlist.
Page 197 Creating a Playlist Press and touch Touch to open the My Music My Music Touch Playlists > Create New Playlist. Touch the gray playlist field and use your onscreen keyboard to enter a unique name for this playlist. (See “Entering Text” on page 37.) Touch to save the new playlist name.
Page 198: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files
allows you to delete the currently selected Delete song. To delete the song, touch song Touch and then touch the gray Add to Playlist... button corresponding to the existing playlist to which you wish to add the current song. You can then also touch creation of a new playlist that will be used to associate to your current song selection.
Page 199: Streaming Music
Note Although you can store AAC+ files on your computer, they will only be playable on your phone and on your account. If you copy the files to a new microSD card, you will need to create a folder on the card called “MUSIC” to be able to play the music files.
Page 200: Games
My Stuff Note You can transfer content such as ringers and games you have previously purchased from Sprint from your old phone to your new Samsung Instinct HD. See “Transferring Previously-Purchased Content” on page 103. 3C. Entertainment: TV and Music...
Page 201: Nfl Mobile Live
to customize your NASCAR experience My Driver by following specific drivers. Customizable options also include: My Driver News My Driver Profile . Choosing available drivers from this screen places them on your NASCAR home page for quick access and review. provides you with quick access to NASCAR- News specific news, photos, and driver stats.
Page 202: Myspace
launches an onscreen program from NFL Network the NFL. This is the official NFL network providing daily news, interviews, and analysis from all around the league. Touch viewing the content. launches a team-specific page with My Team content such as standings, news and Photos, Audio and Video, roster and Stats, and Team Alerts.
Page 203: Facebook
Press and touch Touch the gray Email Address and then enter your information using the onscreen keyboard. Touch to continue onto the site. Login Uploading Photos to Your MySpace Page Press and touch CAMERA Touch to begin the selection process. Select a picture to upload by touching it.
Page 204: Twitter
Twitter Twitter™ is a free social networking and micro-blogging service where its users can send and read each others' updates, known as “tweets”. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters, displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to other users (or subscribers).
Page 205: 3D. Gps Navigation
3D. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 193) Sprint Navigation (page 193) Getting Driving Directions (page 195) Configuring Your Navigation Preferences (page 200) Launching the Product Tour (page 201) GPS Services Your phone’s built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including , and Navigation Share Addresses...
Page 206: Using Sprint Navigation
Touch to register your information. Continue Touch to take a brief tour of the Navigation features and functionality, or continue to the main navigation screen. Using Sprint Navigation Press and touch Main Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of Sprint Navigation’s full suite of features.
Page 207: Getting Driving Directions
Getting Driving Directions The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address Press and touch Main Drive To > Address. Read the onscreen notice and touch Touch one of the address options: : used to enter a specific address by using Address...
Page 208 Once you have entered your desired location and the Samsung Instinct HD has begun providing you with driving directions, you can alter the information being displayed by using one of three other driving options: Traffic Summary , and Search To review real-time traffic information along your route:...
Page 209: Using A Local Business Category
Touch ) to search for a location Search Along based on a category such as Food/Coffee, etc. See “Using a Local Business Category” on page 197. Using a Local Business Category The Instinct HD 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.
Page 210: Creating A My Favorites Location
Touch one of the available filter options to best display the matching results: Best Match : displays a list of matching results sorted by most relevant and by placing the closest location (to your present position) at the top and farthest location at the bottom. : sorts the results by their overall Best Rating consumer satisfaction rating (indicated by a set of...
Page 211: Sharing A Recent Location With Others
Touch one of the following options: : to save your current GPS location Current Location to your My Favorites list. : recently saved locations. Recent Places : to enter a new address into the Navigator Address and then store it to your My Favorites list. See “Using a Physical Address”...
Page 212: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences
Note Only Contact entry numbers that are associated to a Mobile profile are allowed to receive this address information. The target phone number must be Mobile assigned to a profile. See “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 62. to manually enter an email address by Manual using the onscreen keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address.
Page 213: Launching The Product Tour
: allows you to either enable ( Traffic Alerts disable ( ) real-time traffic alerts along your current route. : allows you to change the Audio Language language currently used for announcements between either English Spanish Help Card : allows you to configure the settings for the onscreen help message (card).
Page 215: Section 4: Safety And Warranty
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 216: Important Safety Information
Failure to Note For the best care of your device, only Sprint-authorized or Samsung-authorized personnel should service your device and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Page 217: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device Do Not Rely on Your Device for Emergency Calls Mobile devices operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile device for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
Page 218: Using Your Device With A Hearing
Not all devices have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Devices that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your SPH-M850 has an M4 and T3 rating .
Page 219 These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to interference noise, even a device with a higher rating may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device.
Page 220: Caring For The Battery
Sprint or the manufacturer of your device. Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and 4A. Important Safety Information accessories found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com — click Accessories .
Page 221: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
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. Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Device Operates Your device is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 222: Fcc Notice
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 Samsung Instinct HD (SPH-M850) are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) : Head: 1.
Page 223: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your device in the future. ® Model: Samsung Instinct HD™ (SPH-M850) Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated...
Page 224: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 213) 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 225: 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 226 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 227 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 228 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 229 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 230 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
Page 231 (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 Center in order to provide this service at no charge.
Page 233: Index
Index Accelerometer 23 Account Managing 9 Activation 5 Adaptation 91, 92 Adaptation Mode 91 Add Call 33 Airplane Mode 50 Alarm Clock 77 Always Vibrate 45 Answering Calls 30 Device Active 30 Device Locked 31 Applications Downloading 163 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 85 Background 47 Backlight 46...
Page 234 Making 29 Missed Call 32 Saving a Number 34 Saving numbers with Pauses Speed Dialing 37 Three-Way Call 137 Camera 105–112 Contacts 62–73 Adding an Entry 62 Adding Phone Number 68 Assigning Sped Dial 69 Deleting 27, 67 Deleting All Entries 67 Deleting Multiple Entries 27 Deleting Single Entry 27 Dialing From 64...
Page 235 Creating 155 Creating Additional Accounts 152 Customizing Sprint Mobile Email Settings 153 Deleting Email 156 Deleting Email Account 157 Deleting Open Email 156 Deleting Unopened Email Email Accounts 151 Find Contacts 151 Marking your Email 157 Outlook Setup 149 Overview 151 Refreshing Your List 157 View Calendars 151 Work 148...
Page 236 Internet see Web Key Functions 13 Live Search 171 Location 48 Location Settings 48 Lock Code Changing 53 Locking Your Device 53 Making Calls 29 MEDIA Sideloaded 97 Memory Status 96 Menu i Backing Up within Menu 28 Navigation 20 Messaging Deleting All Messages 49, Index...
Page 237 News 189 Stats & Schedules 189 Video/Audio 189 Nascar 188 Navigating the Web 146 Navigation 194 2D Map 196 3D Map 195 Address 195 Business 197 Finding the Cheapest Gas Intersection 195 Map Results 197 Summary 196 Traffic Conditions 196 Navigation Preferences 200 Navigation, GPS 193 News...
Page 238 Photos Uploading 115, 118, 191 Picture File Supported Formats 178 Types 178 Picture Mail 112 Pictures Sending 111 Storing 111 Taking 105 Playback Local Media File 178 Via HDMI Cable 179 Playlists 185 Power Search tab 25, 65, 151, 156, 199 Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Product Tour 201 Recent History 57–61...
Page 239 Settings 42–56 Airplane Mode 50 Display Settings 46–47 Favorites 52 Location Settings 48 Messaging Settings 49 Shortcuts 52 Sound Settings 42–46 Touch Settings 48 TTY Use 50 Shortcuts 52 Sideloaded 178 MEDIA 97 MUSIC 97 Sideloading your Multimedia Content 187 Silence All 46 SMS Text Messaging 134 Software...
Page 240 SprintWeb Home Page 144 Status Bar 25 Stopwatch 79 Streaming Music 187 System Vibrate 45 Text 37–41 ABC Mode 40 Editing 38 Entering 37 Numbers & Symbols 41 Text Messages Deleting 136 Reading 135 Replying 136 Text Messaging 134–136 Three-Way Calling 137 Timer 79 Tip Calculator 83 Index...
Page 241 Voice Notification 46 Voice Services 85–93 Voice-Activated Dialing 85–93 Voicemail Changing Greeting 129 Clear Icon 134 Configuring Settings 128 Creating a New Voicemail Editing the From Name 129 Enabling Speakerphone 128 Notification 129 Options 131 Retrieving 131 Setting Up 126 Volume 44 Other 45 Ringer 44...

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Samsung SPH-M850 User Manual

Introduction

Your Device's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

1A. Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Device

2A. Phone Basics

2B. Settings

2C. History

2D. Contacts

2E. Calendar and Tools

2F. Speech to Action

2G. Microsd Card

2H. Transferring Content

2I. Camera

2J. Bluetooth

Section 3: Sprint Service

Sprint Service: the Basics

3B. Web and Data Services

Entertainment: TV and Music

3D. GPS Navigation

Section 4: Safety and Warranty

Information

Important Safety Information

4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

User Guide

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