Sprint Nextel CRT Television Downloading Themes, Applying Themes, To apply a downloaded theme

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Downloading Themes

You can select and download available themes right from your phone.

To download an available theme to your phone:

1.Press > My Content > Themes > Get New.

(Your phone’s browser will launch and take you to the Themes download menu.)

2.Select a theme and press or Go to display its information page.

3.Select Buy to purchase the theme. (The theme will download automatically. When the “New Download” screen appears, the theme has been successfully downloaded to your phone.)

Tip:

For more information about downloading content to your phone, please see “Downloading Content” on page 34.

Applying Themes

Once you’ve downloaded a theme, you can apply it to your phone from the Settings menu.

To apply a downloaded theme:

1.Press > Settings > Display > Themes.

2.Select an available theme and press .

Your new theme will populate your phone’s standby screen, main menu, and will add a new, customizable My Favorites screen, giving you easy access to your favorite menus and phone applications.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Games Welcome to the next generation in wireless service Sprint Picture Mail MessagingSprint Tvsm MusicGames RingersScreen Savers Web BrowsingPhone as Modem ThemesGetting Started Getting StartedYour User Name Finding Your User NameSprint Power Vision Home To update your user nameLaunching a Data Connection Updating Your User NameNet Guard To change your Net Guard settingsTip Data Connection Status and Indicators Softkeys Navigating the WebScrolling Going Back SelectingGoing Home 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 MailMessaging MessagingMessage Types 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 Accessing the Sprint Music Store To access the Sprint Music StoreMusic 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 Downloading Content Accessing the Download MenusTo access 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 Using Application Manager Press My Contents Application ManagerTo use the Application Manager Launch New Application to launch a new applicationGames Games Purchasing and Downloading GamesPlaying Games To purchase and download games for your phoneRingers Ringers Purchasing and Downloading RingersAssigning Downloaded Ringers To purchase and download ringers for your phoneScreen Savers Screen Savers Assigning Downloaded Screen SaversWeb Using the Browser Menu WebOpening the Browser Menu To open the browser menuCreating a Bookmark To create a bookmarkAccessing a Bookmark To access a bookmarkDeleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific Web SiteReloading a Web Restarting the Web BrowserTo reload refresh a Web To restart the Web browserOn Demand On DemandInitializing Your On Demand Service Accessing On Demand InformationTo initialize your phone’s On Demand service To access News information using On DemandTo access Movies information using On Demand To enable or disable automatic On Demand updates To manually retrieve On Demand updatesUpdating On Demand Information Previewing On Demand in Themes Phone as Modem To set up your phone-to-computer data connection Setting Up a Data Connection With Your ComputerPhone as Modem Page Themes ThemesDownloading Themes Applying ThemesTo download an available theme to your phone 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.
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