Get Your Device Ready
Insert the Battery
1.Remove the battery cover from the back of the device by pressing down with your thumbs (A). Slide the cover towards the camera lens to release the cover (B).
2.Insert the battery into the battery compartment (C) and gently press down until it clicks into place (D). Then replace the battery cover.
Charge the Battery
1.Plug the charger into an outlet.
2.Plug the other end of the charger into the device’s Accessories/Power Cable Jack.
Set the Backlight
Select how long the display screen remains backlit.
1.Press 
> Main 
> Settings > Display > Dim.
2.Touch a time setting.
Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Turn the Device On
• | Press and hold | to turn the device on. | The top of | |
your Instinct | ||||
• | Press | to turn off the display and then press |
| |
again to display the unlock screen.
• Press and hold | to unlock the device. |
•If you need to turn the device off, press and hold 
.
Activate Your Instinct™
There are three primary scenarios for activating your new device:
A.You purchased your device at a Sprint Store. Your device should be activated and ready to use.
B.You received your device in the mail and it is a new Sprint account or a new phone number. Your device is designed to activate automatically when you first turn it on. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.
C.You received your device in the mail and you are switching numbers from a previous Sprint phone to the new device. You need to contact Sprint to activate the number on your new Instinct. There are two activation options:
•From your computer’s Web browser, go to www.sprint.com/activate and complete the onscreen instructions to activate your Instinct.
•Call
When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your activation.
If your device is still not activated, call Sprint Customer Service at
