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Sprint Nextel M500 manual Viewing the Display Screen, Tip

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19.Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.

■Press Up to access Messaging.

■Press Down to access My Content.

■Press Right to launch On Demand.

■Press Left to access the Media Player.

(Keys can be reassigned to create customized shortcuts.)

Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

Tip:	To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the
	main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active.

indicates that you are sending information.

indicates that you are receiving information.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant or inactive.

indicates that the high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is available.

indicates that your phone is connected to a high- speed Sprint Power Vision connection.

Phone Basics

Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics

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Sprint Nextel M500 manual Viewing the Display Screen, Tip

Contents

Sprint Power VisionSM Phone M500 by Samsung ZH08PMm500080806F5 Table of Contents 2E. Managing Call History 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 2F. Using Contacts2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 2I. Using the Built-in Camera2J. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Sprint PCS Service Features2K. Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Safety and Warranty Information4A. Important Safety Information Page Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to SprintPhone Guide IntroductionYour Phone Iii Your Phone’s MenuRingers ThemesScreen Savers ApplicationsVoicemail Chat & Dating Premium Message SettingsBluetooth Dictionary Voice Service Voice MemoAlarm Clock Mass StorageFun Tools ViiViii Print PictBridge Print Settings and InfoMy Albums Services My Name Card Wireless BackupFind Add New Entry Speed Dial #s Group DisplaySet Foreground Text Entry SoundsXii VolumeXiii Power VisionVoice Service Roaming SecurityLaunch Pad XivDown Key OthersXvi BluetoothPhone Info Getting Started Page This Section Setting Up ServiceSetting Up Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated Getting Started With Sprint PCS ServiceUnlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy stepsTo set up your voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailSprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail Password Getting Help Reaching Sprint Customer ServiceReceiving Automated Invoicing Information To access automated invoicing informationSprint To call SprintTo access Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator ServicesPage Your Phone Page Your Phone The Basics Phone BasicsFront View of Your Phone Key Functions Your Phone The Basics Viewing the Display Screen Your Phone The Basics Phone Basics Your Phone The Basics Phone Basics Features of Your Phone Phone Basics Turning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone Off To turn your phone onBattery Capacity Using Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerRemoving the Battery Installing the BatteryTo install the Li-Ion battery To remove your batteryTo use the travel charger provided with your phone Charging the BatteryUsing the Travel Charger UL Certified Travel Adapter Selecting Menu Items Navigating Through Phone MenusDisplaying Your Phone Number To return to standby modeBacking Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menuHolding Your Phone Making and Answering CallsMaking Calls To make a call using your keypadDialing Options To answer an incoming call Answering CallsTo disconnect a call when you are finished Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo display a Missed Call entry from standby mode Missed Call NotificationCalling Emergency Numbers To exit Emergency modeEnhanced 911 E911 Information In-Call OptionsYour Phone The Basics End-of-Call Options To save a number from standby modeSaving a Phone Number Select New Entry or Existing Entry and pressTo find a phone number Finding a Phone NumberTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesPlus + Code Dialing To make a call using Plus Code DialingDialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entryTo use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations Using Speed DialingTo use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations Entering Text Selecting a Character Input ModeTo change the character input mode VoiceMode Entering Characters Using T9 Text InputTo enter a word using T9English Text Input To enter characters by tapping the keypad Entering Characters by Tapping the KeypadEntering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages Page Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Controlling Your Phone’s SettingsRinger Types Sound SettingsSelecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls To select a ringer type for voice callsSelecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events To select a key tone Select Menu Settings Sounds Key ToneSelecting a Key Tone Key Tone Length Key Tone LevelTo set the key tone level To set the key tone lengthTo adjust the phone’s ringer volume Adjusting the Phone’s Volume SettingsSelect Menu Settings Sounds Volume Ringer To adjust your phone’s volume settingsAlert Notification To enable or disable alert soundsSilence All To activate Silence AllChanging the Backlight Time Length Display SettingsChanging the Text Greeting To change the sub contrast setting To change the brightness settingChanging the Display Screen To change the display images on the main LCD screenChanging the Font Color Changing the BrightnessChanging the Phone’s Menu Style Alternative Dialing Fonts Changing the Dialing FontChanging the Foreground To set the color set type Select Menu Settings Display Color Set TypeColor Set Type To enable your phone’s Location feature Location SettingsSetting Message Alerts Messaging SettingsTo hear an alert when you receive a new message Deleting Old MessagesSelect Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Edit Signature Managing Preset MessagesTo edit or delete a preset message Adding a Customized SignatureSelect Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Save in Outbox Text Message SettingsTo add a new preset message Voice SMS Options To set up your signatureTo set the priority level To set the Call Back #Select Menu Messaging Settings VoiceSMS Opt. From Name Airplane ModeTo set your phone to Airplane Mode Select Menu Settings Others Airplane ModeTo turn TTY Options on or off TTY Use With Sprint PCS ServiceUpdating Phone Software To update your phoneFavorites Phone Setup OptionsDisplay Language To assign your shortcut keyCall Answer Mode Call Setup OptionsTo set call answer mode Select Menu Settings Others Call Setup Call AnswerTo set Auto Answer mode Auto Answer ModeSelect Menu Settings Others Call Setup Auto Answer To set up abbreviated dialingSelect Menu Settings Others Call Setup Contacts Match To access Contacts MatchContacts Match Making an Abbreviated Dial CallRestriction To access call restrictionDownloading Themes Customizing the User InterfaceChanging Display Themes To download an available theme to your phoneSetting Your Phone’s Security Setting Your Phone’s SecurityUsing Your Phone’s Lock Feature Accessing the Security MenuTo access the Security menu Locking Your PhoneLocking Pic/Video Calling in Lock ModeUnlocking Your Phone Locking Voice Services Lock ServiceChanging the Lock Code To change your lock codeLocking Sprint Power Vision Using Special NumbersTo add or replace a special number Select Special #Erasing Contacts Erasing My ContentTo erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts To erase all downloadsSelect Erase Erase Pic/Video and press Erasing Pic/VideoTo erase all pictures and videos Erasing Messages Erasing Voice MemosTo erase all voice memos To erase all messagesResetting Your Favorites Resetting Your Default SettingsTo reset your phone To reset favoritesResetting Your Phone Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services Security Features for Sprint PCS Power VisionTo disable Sprint PCS Vision services To enable Sprint PCS Vision servicesPage Controlling Your Roaming Experience RoamingRoaming on Other Digital Networks Understanding RoamingRecognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen To check your voicemail while roaming Checking for Voicemail Messages While RoamingSet Mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeTo set your phone’s roam mode Select Menu Settings Roaming Set ModeSelect Menu Settings Roaming Call Guard Using Call GuardTo turn Call Guard on or off To place roaming calls with Call Guard onTo turn Data Roam Guard on or off Using Data Roam GuardSelect Menu Settings Roaming Data Roam Guard Managing Call History Call HistoryTo view a Call History entry Viewing HistoryCall History Options To place a call from Call History Making a Call From Call HistoryTo save a phone number from Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call HistoryErasing Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistoryTo prepend a phone number from Call History To erase Call HistoryContacts Using ContactsTo add a new entry Adding a New Contacts EntrySelect Menu Contacts Add New Entry Shortcut 100Finding Contacts Entries Using Contacts 101Finding Names To find Contacts entries by nameFinding Group Entries Finding Speed Dial NumbersTo find entries designated as part of a group 102Contacts Entry Options Using Contacts 103Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts EntryTo add a phone number to an entry To edit an entry’s phone numberAssigning Speed Dial Numbers Using Contacts 105Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Editing a Contacts EntryTo make changes to an entry To select a ringer type for an entryTo dial a service from your Contacts Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesSelect Menu Contacts Services To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad108 109 Scheduler & ToolsAdding an Event to the Scheduler Using Your Phone’s SchedulerTo add an event 110111 Event AlertsGoing to Today’s Scheduler Menu Event Alert MenuViewing Events To use the alarm clock Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockErasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events114 Minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 20 minutesTo compose a note Using Your Phone’s Memo PadTo read a saved note To delete saved notesConnect to PC Using Your Phone’s ToolsMass Storage To use the calculator Using the CalculatorSelect Menu Tools Calculator 117To search a word Using the DictionaryTo change the screen colors 118Using Review Test Using Wordbook120 Task ListSelect Menu Tools Planner Task List World Time CountdownTo view the time in 38 different locations 121122 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 123 Voice Services124 Using Voice-Activated DialingTo activate voice recognition Calling Contacts Entries Using Call Name or #Voice Launch 126 Calling NicknamesCalling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Tips for adapting Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 127Adapting Digit Dial 128 Menu Settings Voice ServiceTo adapt Digit Dial to your voice Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Using Choice ListsTo enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 129130 Using Send Email NameTo launch an email message To launch a text message Using Send Text NameUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 131 Using Go To App Using Lookup NameTo use Lookup Name To see a list of possible destinationsTo see and hear status information Using Check ItemUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 133 Battery Signal StrengthCoverage 134Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 135 Menu Settings Voice Service VoiceModeVoiceMode Adapting VoiceModeRecording Voice Memos Managing Voice MemosVoice Memo Options Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 137Erasing Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded138 Camera Using the Built-in Camera 139140 Taking PicturesTo take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera 141 Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail PasswordTo create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password 142 Camera Mode OptionsUsing the Zoom Setting the Camera Self-timerTo activate the self-timer To cancel the self-timer after it has startedTo select your camera settings Selecting Camera SettingsTo use the zoom 144Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Using the Built-in Camera 145Phone Folder Storing PicturesTo review your stored pictures in the In Phone folder 146Phone Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera 147To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card folder Memory CardSelect Menu Pictures My Albums Memory Card 148Memory Card Options Using the Built-in Camera 149To review your stored pictures in the Online Album folder Online AlbumSelect Menu Pictures My Albums Online Album 150Online Album Options Using the Built-in Camera 151152 Recording VideosTo record a video Using the Built-in Camera 153 Video Mode OptionsSetting the Camcorder Self-timer To select your camcorder settings Selecting Video SettingsStoring Videos Memory Card Online AlbumsSending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Built-in Camera 155Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder To send pictures from the In Phone folder156 To send pictures from the Messaging menu Using the Built-in Camera 157Sending Pictures From Messaging To access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web SiteManaging Sprint PCS Picture Mail 158To view your online pictures from your phone Using the Built-in Camera 159Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone Downloading Your Online Pictures Uploading PicturesTo upload pictures 160Using the Built-in Camera 161 Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone162 To access your online Albums options from your phoneUsing the Built-in Camera 163 Printing Pictures Using PictBridgePrinting From Your Phone To use PictBridge to print pictures from your phone164 4x6 DefaultTo access the Settings and Info menu Settings and InfoSelect Menu Pictures Settings and Info Using the Built-in Camera 165166 167 Media Player168 Your Multimedia Channel OptionsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel ListingsSelect Menu Media Player 169170 Playing a Video or Audio ClipTo select and play a media clip 171 Multimedia FAQsAre the videos that I’m viewing live videos? 172 How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it?173 174 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 175 Using BluetoothBluetooth Status Indicators Turning Bluetooth On and OffTo turn Bluetooth on To turn Bluetooth offBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Name Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu To set a Bluetooth name for your phoneBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Address Bluetooth Settings VisibilityTo display your phone’s Bluetooth address 178Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 179 Bluetooth Profiles180 Waiting for Pairing Pairing Bluetooth DevicesTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 181Sending All Contacts Select Menu Tools BluetoothTo transfer all contacts to another device 182To transfer files Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 183Exchange FTP folder 184 Sprint PCS Service Features 186 187 Sprint PCS ServiceSetting Up Your Voicemail Using VoicemailVoicemail Notification 188To call your voicemail New Voicemail Message AlertsTo display your Missed Log 189Using a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Select Menu Messaging Voicemail Call VoicemailVoicemail Options Using Expert ModeVoicemail Button Guide 191To turn Expert Mode on or off Setting Up Group Distribution ListsSprint PCS Callback 192Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request194 Continue RecordingExtended Absence Greeting Voicemail Menu Key Clearing the Message IconTo clear the icon from the display screen 195196 Composing SMS Text Messages Using SMS Text MessagingTo compose an SMS Text message 197To read an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text MessagesTo reply to an SMS Text message 198To add or edit preset messages Using Preset MessagesSelect Menu Messaging Settings General Preset Messages 199Playing an SMS Voice Message Using SMS Voice MessagingActivating SMS Voice Messaging 201 Composing SMS Voice MessagesTo compose an SMS Voice message Accessing SMS Voice Messages Using Caller IDTo play an SMS Voice message To reply to an SMS Voice messageResponding to Call Waiting To switch back to the first callerTo respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call 203204 Making a Three-Way CallTo make a Three-Way Call To activate Call Forwarding Using Call ForwardingTo deactivate Call Forwarding 205206 Sprint PCS Voice Command 207 Voice Command208 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Creating Your Own Address Book Sprint PCS Voice Command 209210 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Voice Command 211 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command 212 Safety and Warranty Information 214 Important Safety Information 215 Important Safety Information216 General PrecautionsFollowing Safety Guidelines Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Important Safety Information 217Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas 218Important Safety Information 219 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device220 Important Safety Information 221 Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Radiofrequency RF Energy Knowing Radiofrequency SafetyUnderstanding How Your Phone Operates 222Owner’s Record Important Safety Information 223224 Phone Guide Proprietary NoticeManufacturer’s Warranty 225 Warranty226 Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 227 228 Manufacturer’s Warranty 229 230 Index 231 IndexIndex Index 232Index 233