1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sprint Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. Express M650
  6. User manual

Sprint Express M650 User Manual

Express
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Express from Sprint

User Guide

©2011 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Express M650 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sprint Express M650

Summary of Contents for Sprint Express M650

  • Page 1: User Guide

    Express from Sprint User Guide ©2011 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Get Started ..........................1 Your Device at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Device .........................2 Activate Your Device .......................4 Set Up Voicemail ........................4 Sprint Account Information and Help ..................5 Sprint Account Passwords ....................5 Manage Your Account......................6 Sprint Support Services .......................6 Device Basics ..........................8 Your Device’s Layout .......................9...
  • Page 3 Make Phone Calls .........................20 Call Using the Phone Dialer ....................20 Call from Call Log ......................21 Call from Contacts ......................21 Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message ............21 Call Emergency Numbers ....................21 Receive Phone Calls ......................22 Answer an Incoming Call ....................22 Mute the Ringing Sound.....................22 Reject an Incoming Call .....................23 Voicemail (Traditional) ......................23...
  • Page 4 Roaming Settings ........................33 Roaming Guards ........................33 Roaming Options .......................33 Sound Settings ........................33 General Sound Settings .....................34 Incoming Calls ........................34 Notifications ........................35 Sound Feedback Settings ....................35 Display Settings ........................35 Brightness ..........................35 Auto-Rotate Screen ......................36 Animation ...........................36 Screen Timeout........................36 Notification Blink ........................36 G-Sensor Calibration ......................36 PC Connection ........................36 USB Connection Types ......................36...
  • Page 5 Auto-Sync ..........................43 Privacy ..........................44 Back Up My Data .......................44 Automatic Restore ......................45 Factory Data Reset ......................45 Storage Settings ........................46 SD Card ..........................46 Language & Keyboard Settings .....................46 Language Settings ......................46 Keyboard Settings ......................47 Voice Input & Output Settings ....................48 Voice Recognizer Settings ....................48 Text-to-Speech Settings.....................48 Accessibility Settings ......................50 Accessibility ........................50...
  • Page 6 Synchronize Contacts ......................57 Share Contacts ........................57 Contact Groups ........................58 Create a Group ........................58 Edit a Group ........................58 Add a Contact to Your Groups ...................58 Accounts and Messaging ......................59 Gmail / Google ........................59 Create a Google Account ....................59 Sign In to Your Google Account ..................60 Access Gmail ........................61 Send a Gmail Message ......................61 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................62...
  • Page 7 Uninstall an Application ......................76 Get Help With Android Market....................76 Sprint ID ..........................76 Install an ID Pack .......................76 Switch ID Packs .........................77 Download and Install the Sprint ID Pack ................77 Navigation ..........................77 Google Maps ........................77 TeleNav™ GPS Navigator ....................78 Google Navigation ......................79 Music .............................80...
  • Page 8 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) ....................89 Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection................90 Set Up Secure Credential Storage ..................90 Add a VPN Connection ......................90 Connect to a VPN ......................90 Disconnect From a VPN.....................91 Browser ..........................91 Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................92 Browser Menu ........................93 Select Text on a Web Page ....................93 Go to a Specific Website ....................94 Adjust Browser Page Settings ....................94...
  • Page 9 Crop Pictures ........................102 Share Photos and Videos ....................103 Send Photos or Videos via Email ..................103 Send Photos or Videos via Multimedia Message.............. 103 Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth ................104 Tools and Calendar ......................... 105 Calendar ..........................105 Open the Calendar ......................
  • Page 10 Format the microSD Card ....................118 Unmount the microSD Card ..................... 118 Use the Device’s microSD Card as a USB Drive .............. 118 microSD Adapter......................119 Update Your Device ......................119 Update Your Device Firmware ..................119 Update Your Profile ......................121 Update Your PRL ......................

  • Page 11: Get Started

    Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service the first time. Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Activate Your Device Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Your Device at a Glance 18.

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    23. Speaker 24. Camera 19. Headset jack 22. Power 20. Microphone 21. Charge/ Accessory jack Set Up Your Device You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device. 1. Install the battery. Insert your fingertip into the slot at the top of the battery compartment cover and lift ...
  • Page 13 You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. 3. Press and hold the Power button to turn the device on. If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the  setup application.

  • Page 14: Activate Your Device

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

  • Page 15: Sprint Account Information And Help

    If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com.

  • Page 16: Manage Your Account

    Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com ● Access your account information. ● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). ● View and pay your bill.
  • Page 17 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 , then touch For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com. Get Started...

  • Page 18: Device Basics

    Device Basics Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Device’s Layout Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off...

  • Page 19: Your Device's Layout

    Your Device’s Layout The illustrations below outline your device’s layout. 18. Status indicator 17. Earpiece 1. Notifications bar 16. Sprint ID 2. Volume buttons 15. Application tab 14. Dialer 13. Display area 3. Send 12. End 11. Camera button 4. Navigation 10.

  • Page 20: Key Functions

    23. Speaker 24. Camera 19. Headset jack 22. Power 20. Microphone 21. Charge/ Accessory jack Key Functions 1. Notifications bar displays the reminders and status icons of your phone. Flick down to open the notifications panel. Volume buttons adjust the ringtone, media, and in-call volumes. When there is an incoming call, you can press the volume key to mute the ringtone.

  • Page 21: Turn Your Device On And Off

    14. Dialer opens the Dialer screen. 15. Application tab allows you to view all your applications. 16. Sprint ID launches the Sprint ID application from where you can replace a current ID or get a new one. 17. Earpiece emits the caller’s voice.

  • Page 22: Turn Your Screen On And Off

    Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging). Turn Your Screen On and Off You can save battery power by pressing the power button to turn your screen on and off. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ►...

  • Page 23: Your Home Screen

    Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Notifications bar: Displays the reminders and status icons of your phone. Flick down to open the notifications panel. Sprint ID Touch to view all your applications. Dialer Display area: Shows the operation and display areas of your phone.

  • Page 24: Customize The Home Screen

    Customize the Home Screen You can customize the home screen by adding, moving, or removing items. Add Items to the Home Screen 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen. (If the current home screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.) 2.

  • Page 25: Status Bar

    No signal Sprint 3G data service is available Sprint 3G data service is in use Your phone is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network Airplane mode Your phone is receiving location data from GPS Your phone is receiving location data from GPS...
  • Page 26 Speakerphone is on Alarm is enabled Silence mode Ringer is silenced Battery is being charged Battery is full Battery is extremely low Notification Icons Icon Description Phone microphone is mute Call in progress Missed call Call in progress with a Bluetooth headset used New mail from Gmail New text or multimedia message Problem with text or multimedia message delivery...

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    Uploading data Downloading data Phone storage space is getting low Error occurs (for example, when you remove and insert the microSD card at will after the phone is turned on) Synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Synchronization failed Phone is sharing its data connection as a Wi-Fi hotspot (Wi-Fi tethering) Phone is sharing its data connection via USB (USB tethering) Connected to a VPN...

  • Page 28: Customize Keyboard Settings

    ● To enter only upper characters, press twice before typing. Press again to switch back to lower characters. ● To enter a single upper characters, first press , then the key labeled with the desired letter. ● To enter a sequence of upper characters, press twice before typing.
  • Page 29 If you change your mind, you can unselect the text by touching unselected text in the  same or in another text field, or by pressing 4. Touch and hold the selected text to open a menu from which you can cut or copy your selection or, if you have previously cut or copied text, replace the selected text by pasting.

  • Page 30: Phone

    Phone With the Sprint National Network and your device’s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Voicemail (Traditional) Phone Call Options Call Log (Recent Calls) Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to make phone calls from your device.

  • Page 31: Call From Call Log

    Call from Call Log You can place a call from Call log, which is the recent calls list. 1. Press and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch Call log to display the Recent Calls list. 3. Touch the phone icon next to a number or contact to place a call.

  • Page 32: Receive Phone Calls

    2. Touch on the home screen. 3. Press Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This device features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your device seeks information to calculate your approximate location.

  • Page 33: Reject An Incoming Call

    You need to set up voicemail so that your device will automatically transfer all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

  • Page 34: Voicemail Notification

    Nationwide Sprint Network. Note: Your device accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your device notifies you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can retrieve your voicemail messages directly from your wireless device (using traditional voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone.

  • Page 35: Caller Id

    3. Enter a phone number. (When you call this number, your number will not be displayed.) 4. Touch Note: To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service (1-888-211-4727). 3-Way Calling With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.

  • Page 36: Call Log (Recent Calls)

    ● Swap calls: If you receive a new call while you are already in a call, you can switch between the two calls. ● Merge calls: Join two currently active calls (conference). ● End call: End the current call. ● Speaker: Route the device’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off).

  • Page 37: Call Log Options

    1. Press and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch Call log to display the Recent Calls list. To change the Call log view, press > Filter to display the Select call filter menu.  Touch Incoming calls, Outgoing calls, Missed calls, or All calls to filter the list. Call Log Options You can choose from a number of Call log options.

  • Page 38: Device Settings

    Device Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus. Wireless & Network Settings Call Settings Roaming Settings Sound Settings Display Settings PC Connection Location & Security Settings Applications Settings Accounts & Sync Privacy Settings Storage Settings Language &...

  • Page 39: Airplane Mode

    VPN Settings Mobile Networks Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 40: Vpn Settings

    and touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable 1. Press > hotspot. 2. Select the USB tethering check box to share your data connection. Share Your Phone’s Data Connection as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 3. Press > and touch Settings >...

  • Page 41: Voicemail Settings

    Voicemail Settings From the Voicemail Settings menu, you can select voicemail service, and listen to and manage your voicemail. Voicemail service ► Press > and touch Settings > Call settings > Voicemail service. This opens a dialog where you can select your carrier’s voicemail service. Voicemail settings ►...
  • Page 42 If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. When establishing your Sprint service, please call Sprint Customer Service using the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first touching and dialing Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.

  • Page 43: Roaming Settings

    ► Press > and touch Settings > Roaming. Roaming Mode: To allow connections to the Nationwide Sprint Network only, touch  Sprint Only. To allow connections to available CDMA networks, touch Automatic. Domestic Voice: Select to turn on voice services during domestic roaming.

  • Page 44: General Sound Settings

    General Sound Settings General sound settings include silent mode, vibrating option, and volume adjustment. Silent Mode 1. Press > and touch Settings > Sound. 2. Select the Silent mode check box to silence all sounds except alarms, and music and video media.

  • Page 45: Notifications

    2. Select the Increasing ringtone check box. Notifications You can customize which sound your device uses for notifications. Notification Ringtone You can select the ringtone used to alert you when you receive a notification. ► Press > and touch Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone. Sound Feedback Settings The Sound Feedback settings menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting onscreen options, and more.

  • Page 46: Auto-Rotate Screen

    3. Touch OK to save the adjustment. Auto-Rotate Screen For details about the auto-rotate screen function, see Touchscreen Navigation. Animation You can choose animation for: • Some effects (such as opening menus). • All supported effects (including navigation between screens). Alternatively, you can choose to deactivate all optional animation effects (this setting does not control animation in all applications).

  • Page 47: Location & Security Settings

    Default Connection Type To set a default connection type: 1. Press > and touch Settings > PC Connection. 2. Touch Default connection type to select from one of the following options: Charge only: Only charge the phone after it is connected to a PC. ...

  • Page 48: Screen Lock

    Use Wireless Networks When you activate the use wireless networks function, you allow applications (such as Maps) to detect your location using wireless networks. When you activate this function, a dialog box is displayed, asking you whether you allow Google to collect your location data anonymously. ►...

  • Page 49: Passwords

    1. Press > and touch Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock. 2. Touch PIN. 3. Enter a PIN, touch Continue, and then enter your PIN again to confirm it. Use a Screen Unlock Password and touch Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock. 1.

  • Page 50: Credential Storage

    application’s authority as a device administrator. Applications whose device administration authority you disable in this way, but that have accounts that require them to be a device administrators, typically notify you how to restore their authority when you try to use them, unless you delete those accounts.

  • Page 51: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Your device's applications settings include functions that allow you to install non-Market applications, assign application shortcuts to keys, manage your applications, and view running services, storage and battery use. Unknown Sources Quick Launch Manage Applications Running Services Storage Use Battery Use Development Unknown Sources...

  • Page 52: Running Services

    Touch an application directly to view its details.  Uninstall an Application 1. Press > and touch Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. Touch an application, and then touch Uninstall > OK. Running Services The Running Services menu opens a list of applications, processes, and services, services that are currently running or are cached.

  • Page 53: Accounts & Sync

    static image on the phone's screen for long periods of time, or the screen may be permanently marked with that image. 1. Press > and touch Settings > Applications > Development. 2. Select the Stay awake check box. Allow Mock Locations The Allow mock locations option permits a development tool on a computer to control where the phone believes it is located, rather than using the phone’s own internal tools to determine its actual location.

  • Page 54: Privacy

    Set Up a New Account 1. Press > and touch Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Touch Add account. 3. Touch an account type. Corporate, Google  4. Enter your account information and touch Next. Depending on the account type, you may need to enter an email address or user ...

  • Page 55: Automatic Restore

    you can restore your data if you reinstall an application. If you uncheck this option, you stop backing up your data to your account, and any existing backups are deleted from Google servers. 1. Press > and touch Settings > Privacy. 2.

  • Page 56: Storage Settings

    Storage Settings The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal storage on your device and provides options for your microSD card. SD Card SD Card The SD card settings allow you to Unmount and Erase your device's SD card. Unmount SD Card 1.

  • Page 57: Keyboard Settings

    Select an Input Method 1. Press > and touch Settings > Language & keyboard > Select input method. 2. Select the text input method you want to use. User Dictionary User dictionary menu opens a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit or delete it.

  • Page 58: Voice Input & Output Settings

    Auto-punctuate: Check to insert a period ( . ) when you press the Space key twice  in a succession. Voice Input & Output Settings You can use the Voice Input & Output settings to configure the Android voice input feature and the text-to-speech synthesizer, for applications that can take advantage of it.
  • Page 59 Note: If you do not have speech synthesizer data installed, only the Install voice data setting is available. Listen to an Example You can listen to an example by playing a brief sample of the speech synthesizer, using your current settings. and touch Settings >...

  • Page 60: Accessibility Settings

    Language The Language menu opens a dialog where you can select the language of the text you want the synthesizer to read. This is particularly useful in combination with the Always use my settings setting, to ensure that text is spoken correctly in a variety of applications. ►...

  • Page 61: Date & Time Settings

    2. Select the Power button ends call check box. Date & Time Settings You can manage your device's date & time settings. By default, your mobile phone automatically uses the date, time, and time zone provided by the network. Note: When your mobile phone is using the date and time settings provided automatically by the network, you cannot manually set the date, time, and time zone.

  • Page 62: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account, your PC, and compatible email programs (including Exchange Server).

  • Page 63: Create Contact

    ► Press and touch > Contacts. You will see the Contacts list. Contacts list: Touch to view contact information. Touch and hold to call, edit, and more. ● Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your device, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, and Phone contacts.

  • Page 64: Save A Phone Number

    1. Press and touch > Contacts. 2. Touch Create contact to add a contact. You may be prompted to select a sync account for the contact.  • Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google account; these will be synced automatically with your Google account online.

  • Page 65: Edit A Contact

    3. To add the number to an existing contact, touch the contact. To add a new contact, touch Create new contact. For an existing contact, touch the contact name, select a number type for the new  number, and then touch Done. For a new contact, enter the first and last name and any additional information, and ...

  • Page 66: Assign A New Picture To A Contact

    2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch Edit contact. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then touch Edit contact. 3. Touch the icon at the top of the entry. 4. Touch Select photo from Gallery and select a location. File Manager lets you choose from Internal phone storage, SD card, or Shared ...

  • Page 67: Delete A Contact

    1. Press and touch > Contacts. 2. Touch a duplicate contact. 3. Touch Joined Contacts, and then touch Add contact. 4. Select the contact to be joined to combine two duplicate contacts. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1.

  • Page 68: Contact Groups

    Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. See Gmail for details on  sending Gmail messages. Messaging to send the information as a multimedia message. See Send a  Multimedia Message (MMS) for details. Contact Groups You can easily create groups from your contacts, as well as edit and add contacts to the groups. Create a Group You can create a group, and then add members to the group from your contacts.

  • Page 69: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your device’s accounts and messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail Email Text Messaging and MMS Google Talk Gmail / Google You will need a Gmail/Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Android Market applications.

  • Page 70: Sign In To Your Google Account

    4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account. Create a Google Account Using Your Device You can create a Google account using your device. 1.

  • Page 71: Access Gmail

    6. Touch Finish setup and your device will synchronize the selected items. Access Gmail You can access Gmail quickly on your device to view your email messages, select messages and conversations, and refresh the Inbox. If you have another Gmail account, you can view its Inbox.

  • Page 72: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    Note: While composing the message, Press and touch Save as draft to save it as a draft. To view your draft email messages, in the Inbox, press and then touch Go to labels > Drafts. Note: To view your sent messages, in the Inbox, press and then touch Go to labels >...

  • Page 73: Add An Email Account (Pop3 Or Imap)

    Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) Your Express gives you the option to add an Email Account, either POP3 or IMAP. 1. Press and touch > Email. 2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then touch Next. Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the device database, you will be asked to enter more details.

  • Page 74: View And Reply To Email

    Tip: If you want to send a CC or a BCC of the email to other recipients, press and touch Add Cc/Bcc. 4. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 5. To add an attachment, press , touch Add attachment, and choose from the following options: Document To Go: Attach a PDF file or an Office document such as a text file or a ...

  • Page 75: Edit Email Account Settings

    Edit Email Account Settings You can edit email account settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. 1. Press and touch > Email. 2. In your email Inbox, press and touch Account settings, and choose from these options: General settings: Set Account name, Your name (the name displayed in the email...

  • Page 76: Compose Text Messages

    Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification Managing Message Conversations Text and MMS Options Compose Text Messages Quickly compose text messages on your device. 1. Press and touch > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, touch New message. The Compose screen opens. 3.
  • Page 77 Enter phone numbers or email addresses in the To field. If you’re sending the  message to several recipients, separate the phone numbers or email addresses with commas. As you enter information, any matching phone numbers or addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Touch a match to enter that number or address. - or - Touch the contacts icon , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send...

  • Page 78: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    3. Touch Slide 1. 4. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: Add a picture. Touch Add picture.  Add a new slide. Touch Add slide.  View the next or previous slide. Touch  Preview your slideshow. Press , and then touch Preview.
  • Page 79 message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. To read a text message: ► Do one of the following: On the All messages screen, touch the text message or message thread to open and ...

  • Page 80: Text And Mms Options

    3. Touch the text box at the bottom of the screen, enter your reply message, and then touch Send. Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, press and then touch Add subject, or Attach. The text message is automatically converted into a multimedia message.
  • Page 81 1. Press and touch > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, press and then touch Settings. You can set the following: Common Settings You can manage common phrases which can be inserted in a message for convenience. ● Common phrase: Select a common phrase to edit or delete. Storage Settings You can manage your device's storage settings such as automatically deleting old messages, and setting text and multimedia message limits.

  • Page 82: Google Talk

    ● Notifications: Display the notification icon on the status bar. ● Select ringtone: Set the notification tone. ● Vibrate: Set whether your phone vibrates when notifications are received. Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging service. You can use it to communicate in real time with other people using Talk on a phone or on the Web.

  • Page 83: Applications And Entertainment

    To access Android Market, you must first connect to the Internet using your device’s Wi-Fi, Sprint 3G, or data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data...

  • Page 84: Find And Install An Application

    Browse apps by categories. First, touch Apps or Games, and then touch a category.  Under a category, you can filter the apps by Top paid, Top free or Just in. Browse apps recommended by Sprint. First, touch Sprint, and then scroll through  the list.

  • Page 85: Create A Google Checkout Account

    After installing an app, touch on the upper-left corner of the screen to return to Android Market home. You can also press and then touch Home. Create a Google Checkout Account You must create a Google Checkout account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from Android Market.

  • Page 86: Uninstall An Application

    ID Packs are bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed using an application called Sprint ID. You can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed. For example, when you install the Sprint ID Pack, Sprint applications such as Sprint TV &...

  • Page 87: Switch Id Packs

    Sprint ID Pack. 1. Press and tap 2. Tap Get New > Sprint and follow the onscreen prompts to download and install the Sprint ID Pack. Navigation Your device offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going.

  • Page 88: Telenav™ Gps Navigator

    TeleNav™ GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator gives you turn-by-turn directions onscreen and over speakerphone. You must first download and install the Sprint ID Pack in order to access TeleNav GPS Navigator. To Download and Install the Sprint ID Pack: 1.

  • Page 89: Google Navigation

    Register TeleNav GPS Navigator Before you can use TeleNav GPS Navigator, your device and service must be registered. 1. Tap TeleNav GPS Nav on the the applications list. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your device. Note: To use TeleNav GPS Navigator, you must enable Location Settings and turn on Use GPS satellites.

  • Page 90: Music

    Your device lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of applications. Music Player Sprint Music Plus Music Player You can download music files to your PC, rip songs from CDs to your PC, and copy files to your microSD card so that you can listen to music with the music player on your mobile phone.

  • Page 91: Sprint Music Plus

    3. Touch Play to play the playlist. Sprint Music Plus Sprint Music Plus serves as an easy and convenient way for you to purchase, play, and manage your music and ringtones. You must first download and install the Sprint ID Pack in order to access Sprint Music Plus.

  • Page 92: Sprint Tv & Movies

    Sprint TV & Movies With Sprint TV & Movies, you have access to live TV and video on demand. Complete episodes and clips of your favorite primetime shows and movies. Over 50 channels of news, entertainment, weather, sports, and streaming music. You must first download and install the Sprint ID Pack in order to access Sprint TV &...
  • Page 93 To Download and Install the Sprint ID Pack: 1. Press and tap 2. Tap Get New > Sprint and follow the onscreen prompts to download and install the Sprint ID Pack. To access NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile: 1. Press and touch >...

  • Page 94: Sprint Football Live

    Exit. Sprint Football Live Get the Sprint Football live on your phone. It lets you be right in the middle of your favorite game by being a part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy football, etc. You must first download and install the Sprint ID Pack in order to access Sprint Football Live.
  • Page 95 Alerts allows you to subscribe to Team Alerts, Game Alerts, and Player Alerts to  learn the information of scores, news, and transactions. Settings/Help displays help information for Sprint Football Live topics such as:  Choose Favorite Team, About, and Help.

  • Page 96: Web And Data

    Your device’s Web and data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: ● Wi-Fi ● Data Services (Sprint 3G Network) ● Virtual Private Networks (VPN) This section addresses your device’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional...

  • Page 97: Check The Wireless Network Status

    4. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key, and then touch Connect. Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or choose a security certificate.

  • Page 98: Add The Wi-Fi Widget

    2. From the Add to Home screen menu, touch Shortcuts > Settings > Wi-Fi settings. Data Services (Sprint 3G Network) With your Sprint data services, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your device.

  • Page 99: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Note: Internet connections can be made either through the Sprint (3G) or via Wi-Fi (configured within the Settings > Wireless & networks page). While connecting, you may see an animation. Once complete, you are connected to the default home page.

  • Page 100: Prepare Your Device For Vpn Connection

    Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may need to prepare your device for a VPN connection. You may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network.

  • Page 101: Disconnect From A Vpn

    3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then touch Connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar. 4. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network.

  • Page 102: Learn To Navigate The Browser

    Learn to Navigate the Browser You can learn to navigate the browser -- through menus and websites during a data session once you have learned a few basics. Note: Before you access the SprintWeb home page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number and touch OK.

  • Page 103: Browser Menu

    Browser Menu The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your device. Open the Browser Menu You can open the browser menu anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. ►...

  • Page 104: Go To A Specific Website

    1. While on an active Web page, press to open the browser menu. 2. Scroll to the area of the webpage containing the desired text. 3. Touch and hold the screen area containing the selected text. 4. Touch and drag across the screen and highlight the desired text. Any selected text will appear highlighted.

  • Page 105: Adjust Browser Privacy Settings

    Load images: Allows Web page images to be loaded along with the other text  components of a loaded website. Auto-fit pages: Allows Web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as  possible. Landscape-only display: Displays pages only in the wider landscape screen ...

  • Page 106: Adjust Browser Security Settings

    Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites.  4. Press to return to the browser. Adjust Browser Security Settings You can adjust browser security settings such as whether or not to save passwords or show security warnings. 1. Press to open the browser menu.

  • Page 107: Create Bookmarks

    Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier when you create bookmarks. 1. From any open Web page, press > Bookmarks. Three tabs are revealed: Bookmarks: Displays a list of your current Web bookmarks.  Most visited: Displays a list of your most frequently visited websites. Touch an entry ...

  • Page 108: Add Bookmarks To Your Home Screen

    Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Add bookmarks to your home screen by creating a shortcut to the home screen. 1. From any open Web page, press > Bookmarks. 2. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu. 3.

  • Page 109: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video You can use the camera and video to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Record Videos Camera Settings View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Share Photos and Videos...

  • Page 110: Review Screen

    ● : Opens the menu panel and lets you change the camera settings. For more information, see Camera Settings. ● : Lets you change the white balance to enable the camera to capture colors more accurately by adjusting to your current lighting environment. White balance settings include: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, and Cloudy.

  • Page 111: Close The Camera

    3. Frame your subject on the screen. Tip: Hold the device vertically when taking portrait shots or hold the device horizontally when taking landscape shots. Then you will not need to rotate the photo after capturing it. 4. Touch to take the photo. 5.

  • Page 112: Open The Gallery

    Open the Gallery On your device, open the Gallery to view your pictures and videos. The Gallery application categorizes your pictures and videos by storage location and displays these files in folders. Touch a folder to view the pictures or videos inside. ►...

  • Page 113: Share Photos And Videos

    4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. 5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position.

  • Page 114: Send Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    4. Touch the photo or video you want to send. The photo or video is automatically added into the multimedia message. 5. Compose your message and then touch Send. Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can send photos or videos using Bluetooth to someone’s phone or your computer. 1.

  • Page 115: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your device’s productivity-enhancing features, including the various tools and calendar.. Calendar Clock & Alarm Calculator File Manager Bluetooth microSD Card Update Your Device Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronization settings, the calendar on your phone can be synchronized with the internet- based calendar you use.

  • Page 116: Event Alerts

    If there is a time frame for the event, touch From and To to set the beginning and  end times of the event. If the event is a special occasion such as a birthday or a day-long activity, set the ...

  • Page 117: View Events

    Press to keep the reminders pending in the notifications area of the status bar.  To set reminder settings: ► On any Calendar view, press and touch More > Settings. View Events You can view events by displaying the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, press and touch Agenda, Day, Week, or Month.

  • Page 118: Erase Events

    Erase Events When your plans change, it may be necessary to erase events from your calendar. 1. Press and touch > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: In Agenda, Day, and Week views, touch the calendar event you want to delete. ...

  • Page 119: Customize The Calendar Settings

    Customize the Calendar Settings To customizes the calendar settings on your device, in any calendar view, press . Then touch More > Settings and choose from the following: ● Hide declined events: Select to hide events for which you have declined invitations. ●...

  • Page 120: Calculator

    Set an Alarm 1. On the alarm list screen, touch one of the alarms on the screen. 2. Touch Time to set the time of the alarm. 3. Touch Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. 4.
  • Page 121 Open the File Manager Press and touch > File Manager to open the application. Create Folders 1. On the File Manager screen, access the directory in which you want to create a new folder. 2. Press to open the options panel, and then touch More > New folder. 3.

  • Page 122: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn On Bluetooth Change the Device Name Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...

  • Page 123: Connect A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit

    Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations when you connect a Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices. To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile.

  • Page 124: Send Files Via Bluetooth

    Before you use Bluetooth, pair your mobile phone with another Bluetooth device as follows: 1. Ensure that the Bluetooth function on your mobile phone is enabled. 2. Press > > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Your mobile phone will then scan for Bluetooth devices in range.
  • Page 125 Photo or video (in Camera). After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, touch  the Share button , and then touch Bluetooth. Photos and videos (in Gallery). On the Albums tab, touch an album. Touch the  Share button , touch Bluetooth.

  • Page 126: Disconnect From Or Unpair With A Bluetooth Device

    1. Press > and touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 2. If Bluetooth is not switched on, touch the Bluetooth check box to switch it on. 3. Touch the Discoverable check box. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your device. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.

  • Page 127: Remove The Microsd Card

    Remove the microSD Card Before you remove the microSD card, you must first unmount the SD card. 1. Press > > Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then touch Storage > Unmount SD card. 3. Insert your fingertip into the slot at the top of the battery compartment cover and lift the cover up gently to remove the battery cover.

  • Page 128: View The Microsd Card Memory

    View the microSD Card Memory You can view the microSD card memory from the device's Settings menu. ► With the microSD card inserted, press > and touch Settings > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) Format the microSD Card When you format a microSD card, you permanently remove all files stored on the card.

  • Page 129: Microsd Adapter

    mass storage device (your mobile phone) from the PC when you have finished transferring files. Note: The device will not recognize the microSD card when it is connected to a computer as a disk drive. You will not be able to use some of the device’s applications such as the C amera or Music.
  • Page 130 To back up stored text messages: 1. Press and touch > Messaging. 2. Select the text message from the list to view the message thread. 3. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string. The Message options context menu appears.

  • Page 131: Update Your Profile

    ► When you receive the Phone Updates message, touch Yes to update. During the update, the phone will restart. Confirm Your Current Device Firmware 1. Press > and touch Settings > About phone. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Baseband version read-only field. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your profile information.

  • Page 132: Index

    Index 3-way Calling, 25 Account Passwords, 5 Accounts, 59 Add new, 44 Manage, 44 Settings, 41, 43 Activation, 4 Airplane Mode, 29 Answer a Call, 22 Applications, 73 Assisted Dialing, 31 Auto-rotate Screen, 36 Battery Charge, 3 Install, 2 Bluetooth Settings, 29 Brightness, 35 Calendar, 105...
  • Page 133 Flick, 13 Folder, 14 Gestures, 12 Home Screen, 13 Add Items, 14 Customize, 14 Extended, 14 Move or remove items, 14 In-call Options, 25 Incoming Call Answer, 22 Reject, 23 Incoming Calls Ringtones, 34 Location Settings, 37 Messaging, 59 My Location, 37 Notification Icons, 16 Notifications, 15, 16 Phone, 20...
  • Page 134 Security Settings, 38 Settings, 28 Shortcut, 14 Slide, 12 Sound Feedback, 35 Sprint 411, 6 Sprint Hotspot Settings, 29 Sprint Operator Services, 7 Status Bar, 15 Status Icons, 15 Storage Settings, 46 Swipe, 12 Text Entry, 17 Text Message Make call from, 21...
  • Page 135 Web, 86 Widget, 14 Wi-Fi Settings, 29 Index...

Table of Contents