Sprint Nextel CRT Television manual

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5.Once the connection is established, launch an Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection.

6.When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, and then click Disconnect to end the session.

Note:

While your data connection is active, you will not be able to receive incoming calls; all incoming calls will be forwarded to your Sprint Voicemail. Placing an outgoing call during a data session terminates the data connection.

Sprint Vision services are available on the Sprint National Network. Sprint Power Vision services work anywhere on the Sprint National Network, but broadband-like download speeds are only available in areas covered by the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Games Welcome to the next generation in wireless service Sprint Tvsm Sprint Picture MailMessaging MusicScreen Savers GamesRingers Web BrowsingPhone as Modem ThemesYour User Name Getting StartedGetting Started Finding Your User NameLaunching a Data Connection Sprint Power Vision HomeTo update your user name Updating Your User NameTip To change your Net Guard settingsNet Guard Data Connection Status and Indicators Scrolling Navigating the WebSoftkeys Going Home SelectingGoing Back Sprint Picture Mail Sprint Picture MailTaking Pictures To take a pictureRegistering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account To register your Sprint Picture Mail accountRecording Videos To record a videoSharing Sprint Picture Mail To share Sprint Picture Mail from your phoneTo share Sprint Picture Mail from Messaging Press Messaging Send Message Picture MailMessage Types MessagingMessaging Using Email Getting Started With EmailAccessing Email Page Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging Accessing Wireless Chat Rooms To access Wireless Chat from your phoneSprint TV Sprint TVYour Sprint TV Channel Options Playing a Video or Audio Clip To play a video or audio clipMusic Music Accessing the Sprint Music StoreTo access the Sprint Music Store Press MusicPurchasing and Downloading Music Accessing the Music Player Playing Music From the Sprint Music StoreBacking Up Your Downloaded Music Files To back up your downloaded music filesGetting Sprint Music Manager Launching Sprint Music ManagerOverview of Sprint Music Manager Streaming Music Press Sprint TV Music selectionDownloading Content To access the download menus Downloading ContentAccessing the Download Menus Press My ContentsDownloading an Item To download a selected itemUsing My Content Manager To access My Content ManagerTake you to the corresponding content To use the Application Manager Using Application ManagerPress My Contents Application Manager Launch New Application to launch a new applicationGames Playing Games GamesPurchasing and Downloading Games To purchase and download games for your phoneRingers Assigning Downloaded Ringers RingersPurchasing and Downloading Ringers To purchase and download ringers for your phoneScreen Savers Screen Savers Assigning Downloaded Screen SaversWeb Opening the Browser Menu Using the Browser MenuWeb To open the browser menuCreating a Bookmark To create a bookmarkDeleting a Bookmark Accessing a BookmarkTo access a bookmark Going to a Specific Web SiteTo reload refresh a Web Reloading a WebRestarting the Web Browser To restart the Web browserOn Demand On DemandTo initialize your phone’s On Demand service Initializing Your On Demand ServiceAccessing On Demand Information To access News information using On DemandTo access Movies information using On Demand Updating On Demand Information To manually retrieve On Demand updatesTo enable or disable automatic On Demand updates Previewing On Demand in Themes Phone as Modem Phone as Modem Setting Up a Data Connection With Your ComputerTo set up your phone-to-computer data connection Page Themes ThemesTo download an available theme to your phone Downloading ThemesApplying Themes To apply a downloaded themeIndex IndexPage Page MSAB0018101

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.