Recording Videos, To record a video | Sprint Nextel CRT Television

Recording Videos

Recording videos with your phone is as simple as taking a picture. For details on how to use all the video features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide.

To record a video:

1.Press > Pictures > Camcorder to activate Video mode.

2.If prompted, select a video length:

■Video Mail to record a short video that can be sent using Sprint Picture Mail.

■Long Video to record a longer video. (Long videos may be up to 120 minutes long and may be limited by the available memory space on your phone’s microSD memory card.)

3.Using the phone’s main display as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.

4.Press Record (left softkey), , , or the side Camera Key to begin recording the video.

5.Press Done (left softkey), , , or the side Camera Key to stop recording. (Recording will stop automatically after a preset time, depending on your phone and its mass storage options.)

6.Press Options (right softkey) for additional video options (including Play, Send, Upload, Assign, Delete, Post to Service, Review/Send Media, and Take New Video) or press to return to Video mode.

Tip:

For complete video option details, please refer to your phone’s user guide.

CRT Television specifications

Sprint Nextel was primarily known as a telecommunications company, focusing on mobile communication services. However, one of its less emphasized ventures was its involvement with CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) television technology. While CRT televisions have largely been phased out in favor of flat-screen technologies like LCD and OLED, they played a significant role in television history and provided key insights into imaging technologies.

CRT televisions operate on a principle that has been around since the early 20th century. These devices utilize a vacuum tube to create images on the screen via an electron beam directed at a phosphorescent surface. As the beam sweeps across the screen, it illuminates tiny dots of phosphor in a mix of red, green, and blue, thereby producing vibrant colors and high-quality images.

One of the main features of CRT televisions is their ability to display deep blacks and a wide range of colors. This characteristic is largely attributed to the inherently high contrast ratio that CRT technology offers. CRTs can refresh images quickly, allowing for smooth motion and reducing the motion blur that is often present in older flat-screen technologies.

Another significant aspect of CRT technology is its broad viewing angle. Unlike modern LCDs, which can lose color accuracy and contrast when viewed from the side, CRT televisions maintain image integrity regardless of the viewer's angle. This makes them ideal for larger viewing areas and group settings.

While CRTs were heavy and bulky compared to their modern counterparts, they provided impressive picture quality relative to their size. They were less susceptible to issues like backlight bleeding and were capable of displaying true blacks, a major advantage in dark-adapted environments.

Sprint Nextel's involvement with television technology, while not as widely recognized, nevertheless intersects with the digital evolution that has transformed home entertainment. As digital broadcasting and the transition to LCD and LED screens took place, CRT televisions gradually became obsolete. However, their historical significance and the foundational technologies they introduced continue to inform the development of modern display technologies.

In summary, while not a flagship product of Sprint Nextel, CRT televisions offer a fascinating glimpse into an era defined by unique display technologies, characterized by their vivid color representation, deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and crucially, their impact on the evolution of how we experience visual media today.