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Sprint Nextel M500 manual Phone Basics

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indicates that the message failed to be sent. indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft.

indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message.

indicates that your message is locked. indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode.

indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked.

indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that your phone’s ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is not checked.

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. tells you a call is in progress.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode.)

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully discharged in idle mode.)

indicates that your phone is muted and no sound will be heard through the microphone.

Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics

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Phone Basics

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Sprint Nextel M500 manual Phone Basics

Contents

Sprint Power VisionSM Phone M500 by Samsung ZH08PMm500080806F5 Table of Contents 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security2E. Managing Call History 2I. Using the Built-in Camera 2F. Using Contacts2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services3A. Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features2J. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 2K. Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology4A. Important Safety Information Safety and Warranty Information4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Page Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to SprintYour Phone IntroductionPhone Guide Iii Your Phone’s MenuApplications ThemesRingers Screen SaversVoicemail Chat & Dating Premium Message SettingsMass Storage Voice Service Voice MemoBluetooth Dictionary Alarm ClockFun Tools ViiMy Albums Print PictBridge Print Settings and InfoViii Display My Name Card Wireless BackupServices Find Add New Entry Speed Dial #s GroupSet Foreground Text Entry SoundsXii VolumeVoice Service Power VisionXiii Xiv SecurityRoaming Launch PadDown Key OthersPhone Info BluetoothXvi Getting Started Page Setting Up Service Setting Up ServiceThis Section To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps Getting Started With Sprint PCS ServiceDetermining if Your Phone is Already Activated Unlocking Your PhoneTo set up your voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailAccount Password Voicemail Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsSprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password Getting Help Reaching Sprint Customer ServiceTo call Sprint To access automated invoicing informationReceiving Automated Invoicing Information 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 To turn your phone on Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone OffBattery Capacity Using Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerTo remove your battery Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery To install the Li-Ion batteryUsing the Travel Charger Charging the BatteryTo use the travel charger provided with your phone UL Certified Travel Adapter Selecting Menu Items Navigating Through Phone MenusTo go to the previous menu To return to standby modeDisplaying Your Phone Number Backing Up Within a MenuHolding Your Phone Making and Answering CallsMaking Calls To make a call using your keypadDialing Options To answer an incoming call Answering CallsMissed Call Notification Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo disconnect a call when you are finished To display a Missed Call entry from standby modeCalling Emergency Numbers To exit Emergency modeEnhanced 911 E911 Information In-Call OptionsYour Phone The Basics Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press To save a number from standby modeEnd-of-Call Options Saving a Phone NumberTo find a phone number Finding a Phone NumberTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesTo dial directly from a Contacts entry To make a call using Plus Code DialingPlus + Code Dialing Dialing From the Contacts ListTo use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations Using Speed DialingTo use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations To change the character input mode Selecting a Character Input ModeEntering Text To enter a word using T9English Text Input Entering Characters Using T9 Text InputVoiceMode 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 SettingsTo select a ringer type for voice calls Sound SettingsRinger Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice CallsSelecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer Selecting a Key Tone Select Menu Settings Sounds Key ToneTo select a key tone To set the key tone length Key Tone LevelKey Tone Length To set the key tone levelTo adjust your phone’s volume settings Adjusting the Phone’s Volume SettingsTo adjust the phone’s ringer volume Select Menu Settings Sounds Volume RingerTo activate Silence All To enable or disable alert soundsAlert Notification Silence AllChanging the Text Greeting Display SettingsChanging the Backlight Time Length To change the display images on the main LCD screen To change the brightness settingTo change the sub contrast setting Changing the Display ScreenChanging the Phone’s Menu Style Changing the BrightnessChanging the Font Color Changing the Foreground Changing the Dialing FontAlternative Dialing Fonts Color Set Type Select Menu Settings Display Color Set TypeTo set the color set type To enable your phone’s Location feature Location SettingsDeleting Old Messages Messaging SettingsSetting Message Alerts To hear an alert when you receive a new messageAdding a Customized Signature Managing Preset MessagesSelect Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Edit Signature To edit or delete a preset messageTo add a new preset message Text Message SettingsSelect Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Save in Outbox To set the Call Back # To set up your signatureVoice SMS Options To set the priority levelSelect Menu Settings Others Airplane Mode Airplane ModeSelect Menu Messaging Settings VoiceSMS Opt. From Name To set your phone to Airplane ModeTo turn TTY Options on or off TTY Use With Sprint PCS ServiceUpdating Phone Software To update your phoneTo assign your shortcut key Phone Setup OptionsFavorites Display LanguageSelect Menu Settings Others Call Setup Call Answer Call Setup OptionsCall Answer Mode To set call answer modeTo set up abbreviated dialing Auto Answer ModeTo set Auto Answer mode Select Menu Settings Others Call Setup Auto AnswerMaking an Abbreviated Dial Call To access Contacts MatchSelect Menu Settings Others Call Setup Contacts Match Contacts MatchRestriction To access call restrictionTo download an available theme to your phone Customizing the User InterfaceDownloading Themes Changing Display ThemesSetting Your Phone’s Security Setting Your Phone’s SecurityLocking Your Phone Accessing the Security MenuUsing Your Phone’s Lock Feature To access the Security menuUnlocking Your Phone Calling in Lock ModeLocking Pic/Video To change your lock code Lock ServiceLocking Voice Services Changing the Lock CodeSelect Special # Using Special NumbersLocking Sprint Power Vision To add or replace a special numberTo erase all downloads Erasing My ContentErasing Contacts To erase all the names and numbers in your ContactsTo erase all pictures and videos Erasing Pic/VideoSelect Erase Erase Pic/Video and press To erase all messages Erasing Voice MemosErasing Messages To erase all voice memosTo reset favorites Resetting Your Default SettingsResetting Your Favorites To reset your phoneResetting Your Phone To enable Sprint PCS Vision services Security Features for Sprint PCS Power VisionEnabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services To disable Sprint PCS Vision servicesPage Controlling Your Roaming Experience RoamingRecognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Understanding RoamingRoaming on Other Digital Networks To check your voicemail while roaming Checking for Voicemail Messages While RoamingSelect Menu Settings Roaming Set Mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeSet Mode To set your phone’s roam modeTo place roaming calls with Call Guard on Using Call GuardSelect Menu Settings Roaming Call Guard To turn Call Guard on or offSelect Menu Settings Roaming Data Roam Guard Using Data Roam GuardTo turn Data Roam Guard on or off 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 HistoryTo erase Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistoryErasing Call History To prepend a phone number from Call HistoryContacts Using Contacts100 Adding a New Contacts EntryTo add a new entry Select Menu Contacts Add New Entry ShortcutTo find Contacts entries by name Using Contacts 101Finding Contacts Entries Finding Names102 Finding Speed Dial NumbersFinding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a groupContacts Entry Options Using Contacts 103To edit an entry’s phone number Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts EntryEditing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number To add a phone number to an entryAssigning Speed Dial Numbers Using Contacts 105To select a ringer type for an entry Editing a Contacts EntrySelecting a Ringer Type for an Entry To make changes to an entryTo dial a service from standby mode using your keypad Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesTo dial a service from your Contacts Select Menu Contacts Services108 109 Scheduler & Tools110 Using Your Phone’s SchedulerAdding an Event to the Scheduler To add an event111 Event AlertsViewing Events Event Alert MenuGoing to Today’s Scheduler Menu To erase a day’s scheduled events Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockTo use the alarm clock Erasing a Day’s Events114 Minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 20 minutesTo delete saved notes Using Your Phone’s Memo PadTo compose a note To read a saved noteMass Storage Using Your Phone’s ToolsConnect to PC 117 Using the CalculatorTo use the calculator Select Menu Tools Calculator118 Using the DictionaryTo search a word To change the screen colorsUsing Review Test Using WordbookSelect Menu Tools Planner Task List Task List120 121 CountdownWorld Time To view the time in 38 different locations122 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 123 Voice ServicesTo activate voice recognition Using Voice-Activated Dialing124 Voice Launch Using Call Name or #Calling Contacts Entries Calling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Calling Nicknames126 Adapting Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 127Tips for adapting Digit Dial To adapt Digit Dial to your voice Menu Settings Voice Service128 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 129 Using Choice ListsResetting Digit Dial Adaptation To enable or disable choice lists for Digit DialTo launch an email message Using Send Email Name130 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 131 Using Send Text NameTo launch a text message To see a list of possible destinations Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App To use Lookup NameUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 133 Using Check ItemTo see and hear status information 134 Signal StrengthBattery CoverageAdapting VoiceMode Menu Settings Voice Service VoiceModeUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 135 VoiceModeRecording Voice Memos Managing Voice MemosTo play the voice memos you have recorded Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 137Voice Memo Options Erasing Voice Memos138 Camera Using the Built-in Camera 139To take a picture with the phone open Taking Pictures140 To create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail PasswordUsing the Built-in Camera 141 142 Camera Mode OptionsTo cancel the self-timer after it has started Setting the Camera Self-timerUsing the Zoom To activate the self-timer144 Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings To use the zoomViewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Using the Built-in Camera 145146 Storing PicturesPhone Folder To review your stored pictures in the In Phone folderPhone Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera 147148 Memory CardTo review your stored pictures in the Memory Card folder Select Menu Pictures My Albums Memory CardMemory Card Options Using the Built-in Camera 149150 Online AlbumTo review your stored pictures in the Online Album folder Select Menu Pictures My Albums Online AlbumOnline Album Options Using the Built-in Camera 151To record a video Recording Videos152 Setting the Camcorder Self-timer Video Mode OptionsUsing the Built-in Camera 153 Memory Card Online Albums Selecting Video SettingsTo select your camcorder settings Storing VideosTo send pictures from the In Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera 155Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder156 Sending Pictures From Messaging Using the Built-in Camera 157To send pictures from the Messaging menu 158 Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web SiteTo access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Managing Sprint PCS Picture MailManaging Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone Using the Built-in Camera 159To view your online pictures from your phone 160 Uploading PicturesDownloading Your Online Pictures To upload picturesUsing the Built-in Camera 161 Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone162 To access your online Albums options from your phoneTo use PictBridge to print pictures from your phone Printing Pictures Using PictBridgeUsing the Built-in Camera 163 Printing From Your Phone164 4x6 DefaultUsing the Built-in Camera 165 Settings and InfoTo access the Settings and Info menu Select Menu Pictures Settings and Info166 167 Media Player168 Your Multimedia Channel Options169 Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Select Menu Media PlayerTo select and play a media clip Playing a Video or Audio Clip170 Are the videos that I’m viewing live videos? Multimedia FAQs171 172 How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it?173 174 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 175 Using BluetoothTo turn Bluetooth off Turning Bluetooth On and OffBluetooth Status Indicators To turn Bluetooth onTo set a Bluetooth name for your phone Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Name To access the Bluetooth Settings menu178 Bluetooth Settings VisibilityBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Address To display your phone’s Bluetooth addressUsing Bluetooth Wireless Technology 179 Bluetooth Profiles180 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 181 Pairing Bluetooth DevicesWaiting for Pairing To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device182 Select Menu Tools BluetoothSending All Contacts To transfer all contacts to another deviceExchange FTP folder Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 183To transfer files 184 Sprint PCS Service Features 186 187 Sprint PCS Service188 Using VoicemailSetting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail Notification189 New Voicemail Message AlertsTo call your voicemail To display your Missed LogSelect Menu Messaging Voicemail Call Voicemail Using One-Touch Message AccessUsing a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages191 Using Expert ModeVoicemail Options Voicemail Button Guide192 Setting Up Group Distribution ListsTo turn Expert Mode on or off Sprint PCS CallbackVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingExtended Absence Greeting Continue Recording194 195 Clearing the Message IconVoicemail Menu Key To clear the icon from the display screen196 197 Using SMS Text MessagingComposing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message198 Accessing SMS Text MessagesTo read an SMS Text message To reply to an SMS Text message199 Using Preset MessagesTo add or edit preset messages Select Menu Messaging Settings General Preset MessagesActivating SMS Voice Messaging Using SMS Voice MessagingPlaying an SMS Voice Message To compose an SMS Voice message Composing SMS Voice Messages201 To reply to an SMS Voice message Using Caller IDAccessing SMS Voice Messages To play an SMS Voice message203 To switch back to the first callerResponding to Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a callTo make a Three-Way Call Making a Three-Way Call204 205 Using Call ForwardingTo activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding206 Sprint PCS Voice Command 207 Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command208 Creating Your Own Address Book Sprint PCS Voice Command 209To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command210 To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice CommandSprint PCS Voice Command 211 212 Safety and Warranty Information 214 Important Safety Information 215 Important Safety Information216 General PrecautionsImportant Safety Information 217 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices218 Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneTurning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous AreasImportant Safety Information 219 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device220 Protecting Your Battery Caring for the BatteryImportant Safety Information 221 222 Knowing Radiofrequency SafetyRadiofrequency RF Energy Understanding How Your Phone OperatesOwner’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 IndexIndex 231 Index 232Index 233