Sprint Nextel CRT Television manual Index

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Index

B

Bookmarks

Accessing 49

Creating 48

Deleting 49

Browser Menu 47

C

Chat 22

D

Data Connection

Launching 6

Status and Indicators 8

Downloading Content

34–39

E

Email 18–20

G

Games 40–41

Getting Started 5

I

Instant Messaging 21

M

Messaging 17–22

Chat 22

Instant Messaging 21

Music 26–33

Sprint Music Manager

31

Streaming Music 33

My Content Manager 37

N

Net Guard 7

O

On Demand 51–55

P

Phone as Modem 56–58 Picture Mail 11–16

R

Ringers 42–43

S

Screen Savers 44–45

Sprint Music Manager 31

Sprint Music Store 27–30

Accessing 27

Backing Up Music 30

Downloading Music 28

Playing Music 29

Purchasing Music 28

Sprint Picture Mail 11–16

Password 13

Recording Videos 14

Sharing 15

Taking Pictures 12

Sprint Power Vision

Home Page 6

Navigating the Web 9

Sprint TV 23–25

T

Themes 59–60

U

User Name 5

W

Web 46–50

Navigating 9

Welcome 1

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Games Welcome to the next generation in wireless service Messaging Sprint Picture MailSprint Tvsm MusicRingers GamesScreen Savers Web BrowsingThemes Phone as ModemGetting Started Getting StartedYour User Name Finding Your User NameTo update your user name Sprint Power Vision HomeLaunching a Data Connection 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 MailTo take a picture Taking PicturesTo register your Sprint Picture Mail account Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail AccountTo record a video Recording VideosTo share Sprint Picture Mail from your phone Sharing Sprint Picture MailPress Messaging Send Message Picture Mail To share Sprint Picture Mail from MessagingMessage Types MessagingMessaging Getting Started With Email Using EmailAccessing Email Page Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging To access Wireless Chat from your phone Accessing Wireless Chat RoomsSprint TV Sprint TVYour Sprint TV Channel Options To play a video or audio clip Playing a Video or Audio ClipMusic To access the Sprint Music Store Accessing the Sprint Music StoreMusic Press MusicPurchasing and Downloading Music Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store Accessing the Music PlayerTo back up your downloaded music files Backing Up Your Downloaded Music FilesLaunching Sprint Music Manager Getting Sprint Music ManagerOverview of Sprint Music Manager Press Sprint TV Music selection Streaming MusicDownloading Content Accessing the Download Menus Downloading ContentTo access the download menus Press My ContentsTo download a selected item Downloading an ItemTo access My Content Manager Using My Content ManagerTake you to the corresponding content Press My Contents Application Manager Using Application ManagerTo use the Application Manager Launch New Application to launch a new applicationGames Purchasing and Downloading Games GamesPlaying Games To purchase and download games for your phoneRingers Purchasing and Downloading Ringers RingersAssigning Downloaded Ringers To purchase and download ringers for your phoneScreen Savers Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Screen SaversWeb Web Using the Browser MenuOpening the Browser Menu To open the browser menuTo create a bookmark Creating a BookmarkTo access a bookmark Accessing a BookmarkDeleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific Web SiteRestarting the Web Browser Reloading a WebTo reload refresh a Web To restart the Web browserOn Demand On DemandAccessing On Demand Information Initializing Your On Demand ServiceTo initialize your phone’s On Demand service 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 ThemesApplying Themes Downloading 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.