Sprint Nextel IS About Sprint Direct Connect, Before Making Your First Direct Connect Call

Sprint Direct Connect

SprintDirect Connectoffers instant, two-way walkie-talkie-style communication between you and your family, friends, and co-workers, all at the click of a button. Perfect for get-in get-out conversations such as checking status, getting information, getting directions, or coordinating with others—fast. Call Alert sends an alert to other Direct Connect users to let them know you want to reach them.

About Sprint Direct Connect

Sprint Direct Connect includes one-on-one conversations as well as group conversations.

nDirect Connect – Allows two-way radio communication with other Direct Connect users.

nGroup Connect – Creates and manages groups in your Contacts to connect instantly with up to 20 other Direct Connect users at the same time.

nTeamDCand Opt-In TeamDC – Create a group online that allows nationwide group calling with up to 200 other Direct Connect users (with Sprint phones only). With TeamDC and Opt-In TeamDC, all members can access the most up-to-date group list on their phones.

Before Making Your First Direct Connect Call

To enable Direct Connect on your phone, a Sprint Customer Service representative must add Direct Connect services to your account. Please call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727for more information.

Important: When the Direct Connect feature is active, your phone‘s data services are enabled and the Net Guard feature is disabled (When Direct Connect is set offline, this option can be accessed by selecting Menu (left selection key) > Settings > Phone settings > Net guard).

Direct Connect Settings

Modify the settings related to Direct Connect calls.

Turn ON/OFF Direct Connect

By default, your phone‘s Direct Connect feature is turned on.

1.Select Menu (left selection key) > Settings > DC Settings > Direct Connect.

2.Select Online to activate Direct Connect or Offline to deactivate Direct Connect.

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