 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.
• 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 rst turn it on. To conrm 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 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone to contact Sprint
Customer Service for assistance with activation.
When you have nished, make a phone call to conrm your activation.
If your device is still not activated, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from
any other phone for assistance.
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