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Nerva.book Page a Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nerva.book Page 1 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Introduction This Explore More Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and the basic features of your new Samsung InstinctTM. It’s divided into four sections: ⽧ Getting Started ⽧ Using Your Device ⽧ Sprint Service ⽧ Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new device and service.
Nerva.book Page 2 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Getting Started Setting up service on your new device is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up and turn on your device, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your wireless service. Setting Up Your Device 1. Remove the battery cover. 䡲 Press down with thumbs as indicated below. 䡲 While applying pressure, slide cover away from the camera lens (as shown below).
Nerva.book Page 3 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Getting Started 2. Install the battery. 䡲 Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently press down to secure the battery (2). 䡲 Position the battery cover (3) and firmly slide it in until you hear a click (4). 3. Press and hold to turn the device on. LO CK Unlock Screen 䡲 䡲 Your device will turn on, search for Sprint service, and then show the unlock screen.
Nerva.book Page 4 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Note It is recommended that you Lock your device prior to insertion into the included Leather Carrying Case (or other related cases) so that you do not accidentally activate any device features. Once the phone is securely installed into the case, you can then unlock the device 4. Make your first call. 䡲 Press to access the Phone Functions menu. 䡲 Touch Dialer ( ) and use the onscreen dial pad to enter a phone number. 555-555-1234 Talk 䡲 Touch .
Nerva.book Page 5 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Tip Do not press Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone. during activation. Pressing Getting Started When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your activation. cancels the activation process. Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Nerva.book Page 6 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Getting Help Sprint Customer Service From Your Sprint Phone’s Dialer 1. Press and touch . 2. Use the onscreen dial pad to enter and touch 2 *Talk . From Any Other Phone 䢇 䢇 Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199. Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information.
Nerva.book Page 7 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Using Your Device ⽧ Your Device (page 8) ⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 10) ⽧ Turning Your Device On and Off (page 11) ⽧ Using the Battery and Charger (page 12) ⽧ Navigating the Device Screens (page 14) ⽧ Entering Text (page 21) Device Basics Device Basics Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you.
Nerva.book Page 8 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Your Device 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength Indicator 3. Main LCD (display) 4. Main Functions Key 7. Camera Lens 5. Back Key 9. Headset Jack 6. Phone Functions Key 8. Speaker 16. Power/Lock Key 10. Accessories/ Power Cable Jack 15. microSD Slot 11. Volume Key 14. Speech to Action Key 13. Camera Key 12.
Nerva.book Page 9 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Key Functions 1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. 2. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. 3. Main LCD (display) displays all of the information needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. 4.
Nerva.book Page 10 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 14. Speech to Action Key ( ) activates the Speech to Action function that lets you dial phone numbers by speaking a name or a phone number. 15. microSD Slot lets you use the microSD™ card to expand the memory of your device. (See “microSD Card” on page 58.) 16. Power/Lock Key ( ) lets you turn the device on or off, end a call, or lock the device. While in the main menu, it returns the device to the unlock screen and cancels your input.
Nerva.book Page 11 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM indicates ringer volume is set to Vibrate All. indicates Silence All mode is set. indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full). indicates battery charge level (icon shown is empty). indicates a battery alert, device will shutdown soon (~20% power remaining). indicates Bluetooth technology is active and enabled. indicates the Bluetooth device is connected to a wireless headset. indicates a connection issue with a paired Bluetooth device.
Nerva.book Page 12 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Tip The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turning Your Device Off 䊳 Press and hold the display screen. for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging). Using the Battery and Charger WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with your device.
Nerva.book Page 13 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Charging the Battery Charge your battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your device. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on. For a quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your device’s display screen.
Nerva.book Page 14 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Navigating the Device Screens The Instinct is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but also scroll through long menu lists by simply sliding up and down through the display with either a stylus or by using your fingertip. Accessing the Main Screens When the device is locked and is pressed, the Instinct displays the unlock screen.
Nerva.book Page 15 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Scrolling Through Screens As you navigate through the device, options are presented onscreen as scrollable lists that allow up or down navigation. Note The One Hand Operation of the menus is set to Right Handed by default. See “Changing the One Hand Operation Setting” on page 18 to change to Left Handed. To navigate through a scrollable menu: Main Functions menu tabs Device Basics 1.
Nerva.book Page 16 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 3. From the available list of options you can either: 䡲 Touch and gently press an entry to activate it. 䡲 Firmly press and slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll through lists of menu items. Scrolling on your Instinct requires that your press more firmly on the screen than the gentle press required to open menu items. 䡲 The image on the left below shows how to access the Display menu ( > Main > Settings).
Nerva.book Page 17 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Selecting Items As you navigate through the screens, you can select any option by pressing it with either your fingertip or a stylus. For example, to view your text messages: 䊳 Press and touch Main ( displayed.) ) > Messaging.
Nerva.book Page 18 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Changing the One Hand Operation Setting The Instinct allows you to configure the Power Search tab on screens such as those that display your Contacts entries or your music list, to be on either the right or left of the screen.
Nerva.book Page 19 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Scrolling Through Field Entries There are several pages where you’ll be asked to make a field selection and then enter a value by either touching the up/down selection arrows or quickly sliding through these values by using either your fingertip or a stylus. One such example can be found within the Alarm page. 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Clock > Alarm > . Device Basics 2.
Nerva.book Page 20 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Detaching Entries The Instinct allows you to detach an entry from a list and then either move its location (within that same list) or drag it into the Trash Bin for deletion. 1. From a screen containing entries, touch and hold an entry. You will notice that it turns a lighter blue as it detaches from the list. 2. While still holding the entry, wait until it appears to detach from the current list and an outline forms over its current location. 3.
Nerva.book Page 21 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: 䊳 Press Note . There might be cases where pressing this button will not exit the current menu. In these cases, try pressing another Functions menu button to “release” the current activity. For example, if you are in the dialer and pressing doesn’t send you to the previous menu, press .
Nerva.book Page 22 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 3. Touch one of the following options: 䡲 abc to enter alphabetic characters (both uppercase and lowercase) using the keyboard. 䡲 123 !@# to enter numbers or symbols with the keyboard. (See page 22.) Tip When entering text, touch Caps to change letter capitalization (ABC or abc). Entering Text Using ABC Mode 1. Touch the abc button at the bottom right of the onscreen keyboard. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 21.) 2.
Nerva.book Page 23 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Phone ⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 23) ⽧ Making and Answering Calls (page 23) Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Press and touch Main > Settings > General > Phone Information. (Your phone number and other information about your device and account will be displayed.) Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your device is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. 1. Make sure your device is on. 2.
Nerva.book Page 24 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Answering Calls To answer a call while the device is active: 1. Make sure your device is on. (If your device is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2. Touch Answer to answer an incoming call. Other options include: 䡲 Silent to mute the ringer. 䡲 Ignore (touch and slide to the right) to send the call to your voicemail box. Your device notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The device rings or vibrates. 䢇 The backlight illuminates.
Nerva.book Page 25 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To answer a call while the device is locked: When the device is locked, neither the screen nor side buttons are active. This prevents accidental activation of a device feature or screen. When you receive an incoming call, your screen illuminates and indicates the Caller ID information. If the caller has been previously entered into your Contacts list, the name, number, and associated photo (if available) will be displayed as a floating card on the screen.
Nerva.book Page 26 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM In-Call Options To select an in-call option, touch the corresponding onscreen button. The following options may be available: 䢇 Mute or Unmute to toggle the onboard microphone’s mute state (on/off). 䡲 Touch Mute during a call to mute the microphone. 䡲 Touch Unmute to unmute the microphone. 䢇 On or Off to route the device’s audio through the speaker or through the earpiece. 䊳 Move the slider to On to route the device’s audio through the speaker.
Nerva.book Page 27 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM End-of-Call Options After you receive or make a call, the device provides you with three end-of-call options: 䡲 Redial to dial the last outgoing or received phone number. 䡲 Save to store the current phone number into your Contacts list. Note 䡲 䊳 If the current number has already been stored to your Contacts list, Save is replaced with Contacts. Contacts to go to the corresponding entry in your Contacts list.
Nerva.book Page 28 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Settings ⽧ Sound Settings (page 28) ⽧ Display Settings (page 30) ⽧ Touch Settings (page 31) ⽧ Location Settings (page 32) ⽧ Favorites (page 33) You can customize your device to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how to change your device’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.
Nerva.book Page 29 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Settings 3. Scroll through the list of available ringers. 䡲 Touch to play a sample of a highlighted ringer. 4. Touch a sound name to assign it. Activating Voice Notification This feature will call out a phone number instead of using your assigned ringer. 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Ringers. 2. Locate the Voice Notification field. 3. Touch and drag the slider to either On or Off. Volume Settings Adjusting the Ringer Volume 1.
Nerva.book Page 30 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Adjusting Other Volume Settings 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Volume & Vibration. 2. Touch and drag the corresponding sliders left or right to turn the feature either On or Off. 䡲 Choose from: Touch Vibrate, Touch Tone, and Startup & Shutdown. 3. Once you are done, press . Silence All Activating Silence All allows you to mute all sounds without turning your device off.
Nerva.book Page 31 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Choose what you see on the screen while powering on or off and when in the unlock screen. 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Display. 2. Touch the Background field. 3. Choose a source for your new image by touching the corresponding onscreen button. (A list of available images will be displayed.) 䡲 Choose from: Take Picture, Preset Images, My Photos, or Downloads. 4. Scroll through the images by sliding your fingertip or stylus across the screen.
Nerva.book Page 32 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > General > Touch Sensitivity. 2. Touch and drag the slider left or right to adjust the sensitivity level. 䡲 Touch the onscreen Touch Here button to gauge the response of the new sensitivity level. 3. Once you are done, touch Done. Screen Calibration Use this menu to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy. This should only be done if the device does not appear to be responding properly to onscreen touches. 1.
Nerva.book Page 33 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To enable your device’s Location feature: and touch Main ( ) > Settings > General. Settings 1. Press 2. Touch and move the Location slider to On. Read the disclaimer and touch OK. 䡲 Move the Location slider to Off to disable this feature. 3. Once you are done, press . Favorites Your device offers you the option of assigning up to 12 shortcuts to favorite or often-used functions.
Nerva.book Page 34 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Security ⽧ Using the Lock Feature (page 34) ⽧ Resetting Your Device’s Settings (page 35) ⽧ Resetting Your Device (page 35) By using the security settings on your device, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your device’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your device to meet your personal needs.
Nerva.book Page 35 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Changing the Lock Code 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Lock > Change Lock Code. 2. Use the onscreen dial pad to enter your new lock code and touch Done. 3. Re-enter your new lock code and touch Done. Resetting Your Device’s Settings Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.
Nerva.book Page 36 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM History ⽧ Viewing History (page 36) ⽧ History Options (page 37) ⽧ Making a Call From History (page 38) ⽧ Saving a Phone Number From History (page 39) History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your History.
Nerva.book Page 37 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To view History: and touch History ( 1. Press ). 2. Scroll through the list to locate specific calls. Note History records only calls that occur while the device is turned on. If a call is received while your device is turned off, it will not be included in the device’s history. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your device’s history. History Options 1. Press and touch History ( 2.
Nerva.book Page 38 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 4. If the entry has been previously entered into your Contacts list, touching reveals the following options: Edit Entry Button 䡲 Caller’s name (if the number is Send New Text Message already in your Contacts). Buttons 䡲 Edit Entry ( ) lets you either edit the number (if already in your Contact’s History Button Contacts list) or create a new entry. Send Contact Info via 䡲 Send New Text Message ( ) lets you Bluetooth Button send a text message to the entry.
Nerva.book Page 39 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Saving a Phone Number From History Saving a New Number from History 1. Press and touch History ( 2. Touch . ). 3. Touch Save. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to save the new entry. 5. Touch Done to save the new entry. You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted.
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6. Use your fingertip to scroll up and down the screen and touch any of the remaining fields to update their information and press Done. Available fields include: 䡲 to assign a picture to the entry. Choose an option to select a picture: ● Take Picture to use the camera to take a new picture and assign it to this entry. ● My Photos to retrieve a previously stored image from your My Photos folder and assign it to this entry.
Nerva.book Page 42 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Saving a Phone Number To save a number from the unlock screen: 1. Press 2. Press to unlock your device. and touch Dialer ( ). 3. Enter a number and touch Save. 4. Touch either New Contact or Existing Contact. 5. Touch a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Others). 6. Touch the Enter Name field and use the keyboard to enter the new contact name. 7. Touch Done to store the new name. 8.
Nerva.book Page 43 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To save a number from the History screen: and touch History ( adjacent to an entry. ). Contacts 1. Press 2. Touch 3. Touch Save. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to save the number. 5. Touch Done to save the new entry. Finding a Contacts Entry and Making a Call You can find a Contacts entry in the alphabetical listing of the names in your Contacts. Follow the steps below to find Contacts by name. 1. Press and touch Contacts ( ). 2.
Nerva.book Page 44 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Contacts Entry Options To access the Contacts entry's options page: 1. Press and touch Contacts ( ). 2. Touch an entry to display its available options page where you can edit the Contacts entry, send a new text message, view specific calling history or share information via Bluetooth. Edit Entry Button Send New Text Message Buttons Contact’s History Button Send Contact Info via Bluetooth Button Editing a Contacts Entry 1.
Nerva.book Page 45 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䊳 From the options page, touch the contact’s history button to view a list of those calls and text messages made and received from this entry. 䡲 This history list is specific to this entry and includes calls and text messages to and from all phone numbers used by this entry. Sending Contact Information via Bluetooth Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled ( and Off” on page 74. ). See “Turning Bluetooth On 1.
Nerva.book Page 46 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Deleting Contacts Entries To delete selected Contacts entries: 1. Press and touch Contacts ( ). 2. Touch ( ) to open the Delete menu. 3. Touch any Contacts entries you wish to delete. Selected entries are highlighted in blue. 4. Touch and drag Note Delete Selected to the right.
4. Touch the name of a Contacts entry. 䡲 The Assign a Speed Dial page then displays a list of available Contacts entries from which you can then select a desired phone number. Available Number Choices to select a phone number and assign it to an available location on the 5. Touch Speed Dial list. 䡲 The icons to the left of the phone number correspond to their previously selected label.
Nerva.book Page 48 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Assigning a Ringer Type to an Entry Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 28.) 1. Press and touch Contacts ( 2. Touch an entry and touch ). . 3. Scroll through the page by sliding your finger up and down on the screen until you locate the Set Ringer field. 4. Touch the entry within the Set Ringer field and scroll through the list of available ringer sounds.
Nerva.book Page 49 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM All of your contacts can be added and edited online using the Sprint Mobile Sync service. With Sprint Mobile Sync you can: 䢇 Synchronize and back up your contacts. Save all the contacts information from your device in a secure location and automatically synchronize new information from the computer to the device and from the device to the computer. 䢇 Transfer contacts to a new phone.
Nerva.book Page 50 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Calendar ⽧ Adding an Event to the Calendar (page 50) ⽧ Event Alert Menu (page 52) Your device is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your device into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Nerva.book Page 51 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 6. Assign an hour and minute by either: 䡲 Scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) by sliding your finger up and down on the screen. – or – Touching the arrows above or below each field. Tip 䡲 䡲 Touching and holding down on the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel. Drag the slider to AM or PM. Once you are done setting the times, touch Done. Calendar 7.
Nerva.book Page 52 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Event Alert Menu When your device is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your device alerts you and displays the event summary. By default, the alarm will sound ten minutes before the event, and then again on the event. There are several ways your device alerts you to scheduled events: 䢇 By playing the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By illuminating the backlight. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, touch the onscreen Dismiss button.
Nerva.book Page 53 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Speech to Action ⽧ Running the Tutorial (page 53) ⽧ Making a Call (page 54) ⽧ Sending a Message (page 55) ⽧ Launching an Application (page 57) ⽧ Speech to Action Settings (page 57) Your device’s Speech to Action feature lets you place calls using your voice directly from your device. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions for using voice-activated dialing.
Nerva.book Page 54 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Making a Call Calling Contacts Entries 1. Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. 2. Say “Call” followed by the name and the label for the phone number you wish to call. For example, say “Call John Mobile.” The device dials the phone number stored for the contact “John” with the label “Mobile.
Nerva.book Page 55 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 3. If the correct number is repeated, say “Yes” to dial the number. 䡲 If the number is not recognized, the device will play the message “Did you say call?” 䡲 If the announced number is not correct, either say “Yes,” “No,” or “Cancel.” When the correct number is announced, say “Yes” to dial the number. Speak naturally and clearly and remember to speak one digit at a time—1-800 should be pronounced “One Eight Zero Zero.
Nerva.book Page 56 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To send a Picture Mail message: 1. Press . 2. Say “Send Picture to.” 3. Say the name or phone number of the recipient. For example, say “John Smith” or “9725551212.” The entry information for the specified contact is displayed. 4. If the device did not properly recognize the command, it prompts you with “Did you say, send picture to...” 5. Respond by saying one of the following: Yes, No, Repeat, or Cancel.
Nerva.book Page 57 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Launching an Application Open an application or access a menu by saying “Go To” followed by the name of the application or menu. To see a list of possible choices: 1. Press . 2. Say “Go To.” A list of valid destinations is displayed and you are prompted with “Which shortcut?” 䡲 If the list is too long to fit on one screen, you can say the name of a destination. 䡲 Examples can include: Traffic, Weather, Movie, Sports, News, and Search. 3.
Nerva.book Page 58 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM microSD Card ⽧ Using Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 58) ⽧ Accessing the microSD Card via Computer (page 60) ⽧ Connecting Your Device to Your Computer (page 61) Your device lets you use a microSDTM card and adapter to expand the available memory space. This highly secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices.
Nerva.book Page 59 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM If you need to remove the microSD card for any reason, such as to transfer images to another device or replace the card, follow these instructions. For details about installation, please see the User Guide on the CD. 1. Flip up the microSD plastic cover on the right side of the device. 2. Firmly push the end of the card further into the device and release—the card should pop out from the memory card slot. If this does not work, repeat this process.
Nerva.book Page 60 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Accessing the microSD Card via Computer The microSD card can be accessed via the Sprint Media Manager™ or directly via your computer (see “Connecting Your Device to Your Computer” on page 61). 䡲 Sprint Media Manager is a software application that allows you to conveniently manage your multimedia files (music, pictures and videos), create playlists, and quickly access the Sprint Music Store.
Nerva.book Page 61 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Before using your device’s mass storage capabilities, you must first install the USB driver to your computer from the CD-ROM that came with your device. 1. Connect one end of the included USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Plug the other end of the included USB cable into your Accessories/Power Cable Jack located on the side of the device. (Wait for the connection to be completed.
Nerva.book Page 62 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Transferring Data Directly to the microSD The microSD card can be accessed and used just as easily as any other communicating storage device. 1. From your Desktop, double-click My Computer > entry to display the folders and files available on the internal microSD card. 2. Open a folder and begin the transfer process of files from your computer to the microSD card’s target folder.
Note The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Note When a formatted card is inserted into (or detected by) the Instinct, the four default folders will be created. microSD Card Nerva.
Nerva.book Page 64 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Transferring Content to Your Device ⽧ Transferring Contacts (page 64) ⽧ Transferring Music, Pictures, and Videos (page 66) ⽧ Transferring Other Previously Purchased Content (page 68) Transfer contact information, music, pictures, videos, and other previously purchased content such as ringers from your old phone to your Instinct.
Nerva.book Page 65 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Transfer Contacts With Bluetooth To set up your old phone and the Instinct to transfer contacts: 1. Turn on your old phone and then activate the Instinct. 2. Activate Bluetooth on your old phone and set visibility to Always Visible. 3. Press device. ) > Settings > Bluetooth to activate Bluetooth on your new and touch Main ( 4. Touch and drag the Bluetooth slider to the On position. 1. On your Instinct, press 2.
Nerva.book Page 66 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To turn Bluetooth off: 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Touch and drag the slider to the Off position. 3. To return to the Main Functions menu, press Tip . Where you purchased the Instinct, Sprint store associates can quickly and easily transfer your contacts for you. Transferring Music, Pictures, and Videos There are two ways you can transfer music and videos you have previously purchased to your device.
Nerva.book Page 67 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 5. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the download of the songs you have selected by touching Download Song. (You can download all of the songs by touching Download All. Depending on the number of songs you’ve purchased, this could take a few minutes.) 6. Once download of the song(s) is complete, follow the onscreen prompts to Play this Song or Add to Playlist. To transfer songs, pictures, and videos from your computer with Sprint Media Manager: 1.
Nerva.book Page 68 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To manage and transfer your playlist: 1. From the Add Media dialogue, select Media to import. 2. From the left pane, create a media playlist for each media type (music, photos, videos). 3. Drag the playlists to the right pane. 4. Click Transfer Now. Transferring Other Previously Purchased Content You can transfer content which you have previously purchased from Sprint for your old phone, such as ringers, directly to your device using My Content Manager.
Nerva.book Page 69 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Camera ⽧ Taking Pictures (page 69) ⽧ Recording Videos (page 72) Your device’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the device’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends. It’s fun, and it’s as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture, view it on your device’s display, and send it from your device to up to 10 people.
Nerva.book Page 70 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Note Image and video files can only be saved in the DCIM folder of the microSD card. Data can not be saved onto the device’s memory. 4. Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen. Display Image Activate Camcorder SLFV OHIW Pictures Remaining Fuzzy Image Warning View My Photo Folder Using the My Photo Folder 1. Once the picture has been taken, touch Thumbnail view. 2. Touch an image file from the media screen.
Nerva.book Page 71 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Launch Slideshow Activate Camera Switch to Filmstrip View 3. Touch one of the available options: 䡲 Delete ( ) to delete the active file. 䡲 Send via Bluetooth ( ) to send the picture via Bluetooth. This method can also be used to print the picture using a Bluetooth-enabled printer (see page 78). (You can also send pictures using Sprint Picture Mail. See “Sprint Picture Mail” on page 86.
Nerva.book Page 72 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your device’s built-in video camera. 1. Press and hold for at least 2 – 3 seconds to activate the video mode. 2. Using the device’s main display screen as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. 3.
Nerva.book Page 73 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Display Image Activate Camera Video Segment Length Recording Time Remaining My Phone Folder 6. Touch to return to the My Photo folder and view available multimedia file options: ) to delete either selected files or all files from the My Photo folder. 䡲 Play Slideshow ( ) to display a slideshow sequence of the current image/videos found in the My Phone folder. 䡲 Play ( ) to play the current video file.
Nerva.book Page 74 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Bluetooth ⽧ Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 74) ⽧ Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 75) ⽧ Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 76) ⽧ Sending Data via Bluetooth (page 77) Your device features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before.
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Nerva.book Page 76 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 3. Press and hold to delete the default “SPH-M800” name. 4. Enter a new descriptive name for your device and touch Done. Viewing Information for Available Devices You can review detailed information for any available devices. 1. Press and touch Main ( 2. Touch the properties button ( ) > Settings > Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. ) to view information for a selected device. 3. Touch Done to return to the previous listing.
Nerva.book Page 77 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 2. Scroll down the list and touch a device name to begin the pairing process. Bluetooth 3. Enter the passkey (PIN) for the external device and touch Done. 4. Once the recipient enters the passkey/passcode for your Instinct, the pairing will be complete.
Nerva.book Page 78 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 2. Touch an entry and touch Send Contact. (The device begins searching for available Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth-capable phones appear in the list with a phone icon.) 3. From the list of Found Devices, touch the name field and touch Send to send the information to this recipient. Tip Do not touch until searching has finished. This will refresh the list and cause the device to start a new search for Bluetooth devices. 4.
Nerva.book Page 79 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Sprint Services ⽧ Visual Voicemail (page 79) ⽧ Text Messaging (SMS) (page 84) ⽧ Sprint Picture Mail (page 86) Now that you’ve explored your device’s fundamentals, it’s time to learn about the calling features that enhance your Sprint service. This section outlines your basic Sprint service features. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail.
Nerva.book Page 80 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail All unanswered calls to your device are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Voicemail. 2. Touch Personalize Now and follow the system prompts. 3. When prompted to enter information, touch to display the onscreen dial pad.
Nerva.book Page 81 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䡲 Re/Fwd lets you reply to the current voicemail or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time. Note Voicemail Passcode If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate One-Touch Message Access.
Nerva.book Page 82 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Voicemail Notification There are several ways your device alerts you to a new message: 䢇 By displaying a message on the screen. 䢇 By sounding the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By displaying at the top of your screen. When you have a missed call or receive a new message (such as Voicemail, Text or Picture), your device alerts you and displays a While you were out ( ) icon. This icon alerts you to either new messages (Text and Picture) or missed calls.
Nerva.book Page 83 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM To call your voicemail: 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Voicemail. 2. Touch an entry from the list of available voicemails to quickly access your voicemail and only playback the selected message. To display your Missed Log: 1. Press and touch History ( ). 2. Touch the entry’s phone number to dial it. When you are roaming off the Sprint National Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Nerva.book Page 84 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Using Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When your voicemail answers, press . 3. Enter your passcode. Consult the User Guide on the CD to learn more about the advanced features of your device’s visual voicemail. Note Text Messaging (SMS) With Text Messaging, you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messaging-ready device.
Nerva.book Page 85 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 5. Touch Done to save your text and return to your message. 6. Add more recipients by touching and repeating step 3. 7. Review your message and touch Send. Accessing Text Messages To read a text message: When you receive a text message, an announcement tone sounds and a displayed on the screen. 䊳 icon is Touch Dismiss to ignore the notification and return to the message at a later time.) – or – 1.
Nerva.book Page 86 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Deleting Messages To delete all messages: 1. Press and touch Main ( 2. Touch ( ) to open the Delete menu. ) > Messaging. 3. Touch Delete All > Delete. To delete selected messages: 1. Press and touch Main ( 2. Touch ( ) to open the Delete menu. ) > Messaging. 3. Touch Delete Some. 4. Touch any messages you wish to delete. Selected messages are highlighted in blue. 5. Touch and drag the Delete Selected slider to the right.
Nerva.book Page 87 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Sending Sprint Picture Mail From Messaging and touch Main ( to compose a new picture message. ) > Messaging > Picture ( ). 3. Select the contact entry method you prefer by touching an associated option: 䡲 Recent List to select a recipient from a list of recently sent messages. 䡲 Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address).
Nerva.book Page 88 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Web and Data: Sprint Power Vision ⽧ Web Access (page 88) ⽧ Live Search (page 94) ⽧ Email (page 94) Sprint Power Vision offers easy and amazing data services you will really use. These features – including portable Web access, messaging, TV, music, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access – let you have fun, stay in touch, and stay informed no matter where you go on the Sprint National Network.
Nerva.book Page 89 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Note The default view for the browser window is to show only the left pane (Magnification.) Touching allows you to also view the Navigation and Toolbar panes. To reset the view, touch again. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your device displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your device is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (DOrA).
Nerva.book Page 90 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䊳 Touch to switch the views from either Full screen or Normal view. The Magnification will remain onscreen regardless of the current view. 䡲 Scrolling Through a Web Page As with other menu and list items on your device, scrolling is a simple matter of sliding your finger up or down through the page. To scroll up or down through a Web page: 䊳 Slide your finger either up or down on the screen.
Nerva.book Page 91 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Tip To see the Navigation toolbar (and its associated buttons) you must be in the Normal viewing mode. See “Using the Full Screen View” on page 89. Note The is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home 䊳 Touch Tip . To see the Navigation toolbar (and its associated buttons) you must be in the Normal viewing mode. See “Using the Full Screen View” on page 89.
Nerva.book Page 92 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 2. Change Mode icon lets you change the viewing mode of the current web page between Mobile Mode (screen is configured for viewing using standard mobile phone parameters) and Standard Mode (mimics how the page would appear on via a monitor). This default view mode is set from within Main ( ) > Settings > Web Browser. 3. Quick Navigation View icon (while in Standard Mode) lets you preview an image of the current web page from a “birds-eye” view.
Nerva.book Page 93 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. 1. Go to the Web page you want to mark. 2. Touch to open the Web Bookmarks page. 3. Touch list. > Add Bookmark to add the currently active web page to your current Favorites Note Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just its address. Some pages cannot be bookmarked.
Nerva.book Page 94 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Live Search Live Search by Microsoft® lets you use your Instinct’s Web and location capabilities together to find just what you want right now. 1. Press and touch Web ( ) > Live Search. 2. Read the Terms of Service and touch I Agree if you want to continue. 3. Press and hold (located on the right of the device), say the name of a business and release . For example, press and hold , say "pizza," and release .
Nerva.book Page 95 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 3. Select an email provider (such as AOL® Mail, AIM® Mail, Hotmail®, Yahoo!®, or Gmail®). – or – Select Work to set up a corporate email account using either Outlook Web Access from a Microsoft Exchange Server or the Sprint Mobile Email connector for direct access. – or – Select More to choose from additional options. There are many available email options listed, or you may add your own POP or IMAP email accounts.
Nerva.book Page 96 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 3. Repeat the email setup procedures outlined in “Getting Started With Email” on page 94. 䡲 If you select an additional email address from the same provider, you will have to enter a unique name for each entry. Configuring the Sprint Mobile Email Settings Using Email on your device is even easier than using multiple email accounts on your computer. The Email client allows you to manage multiple email accounts through a single portal.
Nerva.book Page 97 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Note Touching multiple envelope icons allows you select multiple entries that can then be deleted or marked as Read or Unread. 4. Touch an entry from the list to read, manage, and reply to your email messages. 䡲 Touch Unread to mark the current email as unread. 䡲 Touch Reply/Fwd to respond to the current sender’s email by creating a new email message. Choose one of the following options: ● Reply to respond only to the originator.
Nerva.book Page 98 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䡲 Manual to manually enter an email address by using the onscreen keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address. Touch Done to save the entry. 4. Touch Add to insert the new recipient. 5. Add more recipients, touch , touch Tap to Add a Contact, and repeat steps 3 and 4. 6. Touch the grey Subject field and use the keyboard to enter a subject. 7. Touch the grey Message field and use the keyboard to enter a message. 8.
Nerva.book Page 99 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM ⽧ TV (page 99) ⽧ Music – Sprint Music Store (page 101) TV and Music Entertainment: TV and Music Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and to view video clips right from your device. Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your favorite shows – anywhere on the Sprint National Network. Sprint Music lets you preview, purchase, download, and listen to over a million songs right on your device.
Nerva.book Page 100 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䡲 On Demand displays a list of currently available channels (pre-recorded). 䡲 More... displays Shop, Subscriptions, Settings, and Help menus. 3. Scroll through the channel listings within your selected category and touch a channel name to launch the stream. 䡲 Touch to view additional information about a channel. 䡲 Touch Add to Favorites to bookmark this channel.
Nerva.book Page 101 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and download digital music files to play on your device or computer. Accessing the Sprint Music Store TV and Music Music – Sprint Music Store You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your device’s main menu, anywhere on the Sprint National Network. When you enter the store for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your user identification and password. 1. Press and touch Fun ( 2.
Nerva.book Page 102 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 2. Touch a category to open its listing or select a song. (The song information screen will be displayed.) 3. Select an entry then choose an option: 䡲 Preview to play a sample of the selected song. 䡲 Buy for XX to purchase the song and store it on your device’s microSD card. ● When you buy a song, the file will download to your device’s microSD card.
Nerva.book Page 103 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM GPS Navigation ⽧ Getting Started With Sprint Navigation (page 103) ⽧ Using Sprint Navigation (page 104) Sprint Navigation is a GPS navigation system that gives you turn-by-turn directions onscreen and by voice right from your device. Get audible GPS directions for appointments, meetings, or even the closest coffee shop. Depending on your plan, Sprint Navigation may require a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for information and pricing.
Nerva.book Page 104 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Using Sprint Navigation 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Navigation. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to register. 3. Read the disclaimer and touch Accept. 4. Touch Yes if you would like a brief tour of Sprint Navigation features. Touch No, Skip Tour to go straight to the application. 5. Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of Sprint Navigation’s full suite of features.
Nerva.book Page 105 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Safety and Warranty Information Important Safety Information ⽧ General Precautions (page 105) ⽧ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device (page 106) ⽧ Using Your Device With a Hearing Aid Device (page 107) ⽧ Caring for the Battery (page 109) ⽧ Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 110) ⽧ Owner’s Record (page 112) This guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your device.
Nerva.book Page 106 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䢇 Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment. Note For the best care of your device, only Sprint-authorized personnel should service your device and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Nerva.book Page 107 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Note Always turn off the device in healthcare facilities, and request permission before using the device near medical equipment. Turning Off Your Device Before Flying Turn off your device before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your device while the plane is on the ground.
Nerva.book Page 108 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and devices also vary in the amount of interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19 was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring both wireless device and hearing devices to determine usability rating categories for both.
Nerva.book Page 109 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Device To further minimize interference: 䢇 Set the device’s display and dial pad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval: 1. Press and touch Main ( ) > Settings > Display > Brightness, Backlight Dim, or Brightness Off. 2. Touch the minimum time interval setting. (Brightness is adjustable by moving the slider either left or right.
Nerva.book Page 110 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM 䢇 Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C) Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center.
Nerva.book Page 111 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 7/16 inch (1.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Nerva.book Page 112 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Nerva.book Page 113 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM ⽧ Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 113) Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Nerva.book Page 114 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser.
What Are the Limits on SAMSUNG’s Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: “THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; “WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; “DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFO
Nerva.book Page 116 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
Nerva.book Page 117 Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:26 PM Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein St. Warranty Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC: 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Important If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2008 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.
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