Welcome to the next generation in wireless
service.
This guide introduces you to all the advantages of
Sprint Power VisionSM.
Sprint Power Vision gives you
more choice and flexibility, so
you can make the most of
your wireless service. Enjoy
the network that gives you
the freedom to watch live
Mobile Digital TV (MDTV),
instantly download songs to
your phone, play multiplayer
games, and more, with
always on broadband-like
speeds, right in the palm of
your hand. Watch, listen, play,
and do at the speed of life.
Sprint Power Vision not only offers new and exciting
services such as Sprint TVSM, the Sprint Music StoreSM,
On Demand personalized data services, and Phone as
Modem capability, it also enhances your existing data
services with increased, broadband-like speed and
clearer, high-quality visuals and sound.
Thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Here are some of the exciting features available with your
Sprint Power Vision service.
Sprint Picture Mail
Shoot and send high-quality pictures and video clips faster
than ever with your Sprint Power Vision phone.
Messaging
Send and receive IM or email in a flash. Converse without
talking by joining a Web-based chat room. Exchange
information on a chosen topic or read conversations that
others have posted. Even launch a one-on-one chat for a more
in-depth conversation.
Sprint TVSM
Watch live Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) on the go with full-
motion video and vivid sound. Use your phone to watch
news, sports, weather, movie trailers, and entertainment
channels. So now you can watch TV whenever you want
because it’s always with you on your wireless phone.
Music
Sprint Music StoreSM
Wirelessly download full stereo-quality, digital tracks directly
to your phone. Choose from hundreds of thousands of songs
from virtually every genre. Select songs directly from your
wireless phone and listen to them wherever you go.
Sprint Music Manager
The Sprint Music Manager application (available as a
download) lets you use your computer to organize all your
music files and copy them to your phone’s microSD card. You
can even use it to browse and make online purchases from
the Sprint Digital Lounge.
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Streaming Music
Stream music to your phone with SIRIUS Music, VH1,
Music Choice®, or a variety of music content providers.
Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more. Plus,
get exclusive video clips, performances, and interviews
from your favorite artists.
Games
Download and play entertaining, interactive games
that you’ll want to play all the time. With hundreds of
games to choose from, you’ll find the games just right
for you.
Ringers
Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning
different ringers to numbers in your phone’s Contacts list.
Screen Savers
Add unique images to your phone screen or assign
specific images to numbers in your phone’s Contacts list.
Web Browsing
Browse Web sites or download applications at high
speeds, making it easier than ever to stay informed on
the go.
On Demand
Set and then receive customized, up-to-date
information on sports, weather, news, money, and
more, on demand – the way you want it. It’s easy and
convenient to set preferences for the information you
choose to receive.
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Phone as Modem
Your phone can be a high-speed Internet connection for
your laptop computer anywhere on the Sprint National
Network. Simply connect your phone using a USB cable or
the built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones.
Themes
Express your personal style and interests with downloadable
themes that transform your phone’s appearance and
features.
For the latest information about Sprint Power Vision
service and features, please visit us online at
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Getting Started
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start
enjoying the advantages of Sprint Power Vision.
This section will help you learn the basics of using
your data services, including managing your user
name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating
the Web with your phone.
Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service,
you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is
typically based on your name and a number, followed
by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John
Smith to sign up for Sprint Power Vision service might
When you use data services, your user name is
submitted to identify you to the Sprint National
Network. The user name is also useful as an address for
Sprint Mail, as a way to personalize Web services, and
as an online virtual identity.
Your user name will be automatically programmed into
your phone. You don’t have to enter it.
Finding Your User Name
If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily
find it online or on your phone.
To find your user name:
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using your phone number and password. To display
your user name, go to Account Management >
My Personal Information > Power Vision User Name.
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On your phone. You can find your user name under
the Phone Info option in your phone’s Settings menu.
(Press S > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number.)
Updating Your User Name
If you change your preprogrammed user name online at
www.sprint.com and select a new one, you can update your
phone to use the new user name.
To update your user name:
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Press S > Settings > Data Services > Data Service Profile.
(To cancel, press P before completing the update
process.)
Launching a Data Connection
To launch a data connection:
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Press S > Web. (Your data connection will start and the
Sprint Power Vision home page will be displayed.)
The Sprint Power Vision Home Page
OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web.
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The first time you launch Vision, the following message
may be displayed on the screen: Connecting....
The default opening page when you launch your
browser is the Power Vision home page. You can change
the default launch page to the last page viewed. From
the browser, press Options (right softkey) > Preferences >
Launch Page and select Last Page.
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Net Guard
When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will
be displayed to confirm that you want to connect. This
feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You
can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting
Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.
To change your Net Guard settings:
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Press S > Settings > Data Services > Net Guard.
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Select On to activate the Net Guard.
Ⅲ
Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard.
When enabled, the Net Guard is displayed only once per
session. The Net Guard will not be displayed if the
phone is merely reconnecting because of a time-out.
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Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of
your data connection through indicators which are displayed
at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used:
This icon represents your Sprint Power Vision (EVDO)
data connection and coverage. A black icon indicates an
active connection (data is being transferred); the
triangles will blink gray, black, and white to indicate
data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to
voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the
Sprint Power Vision connection will terminate.
A gray icon (shown) indicates that Sprint Power Vision
service is dormant. (No data is being sent or received.)
A red icon indicates that you are in a Sprint Power
Vision coverage area, but that you do not have a
current data connection.
This icon represents your Sprint Vision (3G) data
connection and coverage. The green icon indicates an
active connection (data is being transferred); the
transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data
transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to
voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the
data connection will terminate.
A gray icon indicates that a Sprint Vision connection is
dormant. (No data is being sent or received.) Though
not currently active, when dormant the phone can
restart an active connection quickly; voice calls can be
made and received.
If no indicator is displayed, your phone does not have a
current data connection. To launch a connection, see
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Navigating the Web
Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data
session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here
are some tips for getting around:
Softkeys
During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s
display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are
shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and
they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below
the phone’s display screen.
Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on
the softkeys may change to indicate their function.
Tip:
To use softkeys:
Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional
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pop-up menu is displayed when you press the
softkey button, select the menu items using your
keypad [if they’re numbered], or by highlighting
the option and pressing S.)
Scrolling
As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have
to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web
sites.
To scroll line by line through Web sites:
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Press the navigation key up and down.
To scroll page by page through Web sites:
ᮣ
Press the volume buttons on the side of the
phone.
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Selecting
Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can
start navigating the Web.
To select onscreen items:
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Use the navigation key to highlight the desired
item, and then press the desired softkey button (or
press S).
You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for
selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.”
Tip:
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your
keypad (number keys) to select an item.
Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump
to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
To select links:
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Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.
Going Back
To go back one page:
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Press the B key on your phone.
The B key is also used for deleting text (like a
BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.
Note:
Going Home
To return to the home page from any other Web page:
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Press and hold B.
– or –
Press Options (right softkey) > Home.
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Sprint Picture Mail
With Sprint Picture Mail, you can instantly shoot, share,
and print sharp, high-resolution digital pictures and
take and send short video clips with your phone.
Use your phone to take full-color digital pictures or
video clips with sound. Then either store the pictures
and videos or send them from your phone to email
addresses or other compatible phones. It’s that easy.
pictures and videos and take advantage of the Web site’s
advanced features, which let you crop pictures, organize
your own albums, share your pictures and videos, order
prints, and more.
Your phone’s camera and camcorder settings and menu
options may differ from those outlined in this guide.
Please refer to your phone’s user guide for details.
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Taking Pictures
Taking pictures with your phone is as simple as choosing a
subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. For details on
how to use all the camera features of your phone, please see
your phone’s user guide.
To take a picture:
1. Press S > Pictures > Camera to activate Camera mode.
2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,
aim the camera lens at your subject.
3. Press Capture (left softkey), S, or the side Camera Key
or Smart Key to take the picture. (You will see “Saving”
and the picture will be displayed.)
4. Press Options (right softkey) to display picture options,
or press B to return to Camera mode to take another
picture.
You can also launch the camera and take and view
pictures with the phone closed by pressing and holding
Tip:
the touch-sensitive
button on the phone’s external
display, or by pressing and holding the camera key on
the side of the phone.
The instructions in this guide may not match your
phone’s operation. Please refer to your phone’s user
guide for complete phone operation instructions.
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Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account
The first time you attempt to upload or share pictures
or use the Picture Mail Web site, you will be prompted
to register your Sprint Picture Mail account and
establish a Picture Mail password through your phone.
This password will also allow you to log in to the
where you can access and manage your uploaded
pictures.
To register your Sprint Picture Mail account:
1. When prompted to register your Picture Mail
account, press Continue (left softkey).
2. From the Set Password screen, use your keypad to
enter your 4-32 digit or character password and
press Done (left softkey).
Write down your Picture Mail password in a secure
place.
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3. Please wait while the system creates your
account.
Once you have received confirmation that your account
has been successfully registered, you may upload and
share pictures and access the Picture Mail Web site.
If you prefer to have a password assigned to
you, you can visit the Picture Mail Web site at
www.sprint.com/picturemail. Enter your Sprint Phone
Number in the Log in area, select No, send me a password,
and click Log in. You’ll receive a text message on your
phone with a Picture Mail password. Follow steps 1-3
above to sign in on your phone.
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Recording Videos
Recording videos with your phone is as simple as taking a
picture. For details on how to use all the video features of
your phone, please see your phone’s user guide.
To record a video:
1. Press S > Pictures > Camcorder to activate Video mode.
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If prompted, select Video Mail or Long Video.
2. Using the phone’s main display as a viewfinder, aim the
camera lens at your subject.
3. Press Record (left softkey), S, or the side Camera Key or
Smart Key to begin recording the video.
4. Press Stop (right softkey to stop recording. (Recording
will stop automatically after a preset time, depending
on your phone and its mass storage options.)
5. Press Options (right softkey) for additional video options
(including View All, Assign, Send to Contacts, Print,
Post to Service, Upload, Review/Send Media, Delete,
Record New Video, and Properties) or press B to return
to Video mode.
For complete video option details, please refer to your
phone’s user guide.
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Sharing Sprint Picture Mail
Once you’ve taken a picture or a video, you can
instantly share it with family and friends. You can send
pictures and videos to their email addresses or to their
messaging-ready phones.
To share Sprint Picture Mail from your phone:
1. Press S > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone or
Memory Card.
2. Select the pictures or videos you want to send,
and then press Options (right softkey) > Send >
To Contacts. (A message may be displayed.)
The first time you send a picture or video, you will be
prompted to register your Picture Mail account and set
up a password. (See “Registering Your Sprint Picture
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3. Select a recipient from your Contacts list or enter
a wireless phone number or email address.
4. Press Next (left softkey) when you have finished
selecting or entering recipients.
5. Select the desired options to include a text
message or a voice recording, or to set the
message priority.
6. Confirm your recipients, message, voice
recording, and picture or video.
7. Press Send (left softkey) to send your picture mail.
See your phone’s user guide for additional details.
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You can also send pictures and videos from your phone’s
Messaging menu.
To share Sprint Picture Mail from Messaging:
1. Press S > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail.
2. Select an option to enter or select recipients for your
picture mail.
3. Press Next (left softkey) when you have finished
selecting or entering recipients.
4. Select a location from which to select pictures or videos
to send (such as In Phone, Memory Card, or Online
Albums).
5. Select the pictures or videos you want to send, and then
press Next (left softkey).
To take and send a new picture or video, select
Take New Picture or Take New Video during step 4 above.
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Messaging
You can send and receive emails and text messages
and participate in Web-based chat rooms right from
your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to
friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere
on the Sprint National Network.
Message Types
There are many types of text messaging available on
your phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Sprint
Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.
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Using Sprint Mail
Sprint Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email
functions from your phone that you can from your personal
computer. You can manage your Sprint Mail account from
To access Sprint Mail from your phone:
1. Press S > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail.
(The browser will start and go to the PCS Mail page. If
you’re a first-time user, you will be prompted to set up
your Sprint Mail account by establishing a user name
and password.)
2. Select the folder you wish to view, such as Inbox or
Compose.
For information and instructions about reading, replying to,
3. If applicable, read the notice regarding Mail Push. If you
would like to enable Mail Push, press Yes (right softkey).
If another notice appears, review it and press Yes (right
softkey) again to enable Mail Push.
Mail Push allows your phone to automatically retrieve
new email messages without having to select the
Receive Changes option. When Mail Push is enabled, you
will receive an onscreen notice of new email messages.
These notices may be charged as SMS Text Messages.
Please consult your service plan for details.
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Accessing Additional Email Providers
With Sprint Power Vision, you can also use other
popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!®
Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and EarthLink® to keep in touch,
even while you’re on the go.
To access email providers from your phone:
1. Press S > Web. (The browser will start and
display the home page.)
2. Select Messaging > Email.
3. Select an email provider, such as AOL Mail, MSN
Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, or Earthlink.
4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in
information for the selected provider, such as
user name, email address, or password, and select
Sign In. (Your mailbox for the selected provider
will be displayed.)
The information required to sign in will vary depending
on the email provider you are accessing.
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5. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to,
compose, send, and manage messages in your
email account.
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Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging
Sprint Power Vision also provides you with access to popular
instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant
MessengerTM, MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger.
To access instant messaging clients from your phone:
1. Press S > Web. (The browser will start and display the
home page.)
2. Select Messaging > Instant Messaging.
3. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger,
MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger.
4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in information
for the selected provider, such as user name or password,
and select Sign In. (Your IM screen for the selected provider
will be displayed.)
The information required to sign in will vary depending
on the instant messaging provider you are using.
Note:
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to,
compose, send, and manage messages in your IM account.
You can also access Email and IM providers through
the phone’s Messaging menu. Press S > Messaging >
IM & Email > [AOL, MSN, or Yahoo!] and then select the
corresponding messaging link.
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Accessing Wireless Chat Rooms
Sprint Power Vision gives you the ability to join wireless
chat rooms from your phone. You can choose from a
wide variety of chat providers and services.
To access Wireless Chat from your phone:
1. Press S > Messaging > Chat & Dating. (The
browser will start and display the Chat & Dating
menu.)
2. Select a chat service and follow the onscreen
instructions to sign up. You may be instructed to
provide profile information, after which you may
receive a text message with your login name and
password.
3. Return to the chat provider’s main page, enter
your login information, and press S.
4. Use your keypad and navigation keys to select
chat rooms, read messages, and post your own
messages and replies.
Navigating and posting within these chat rooms varies
by provider. Please follow the onscreen instructions.
Note:
The Chat & Dating options change frequently, so check
back often to see what’s available.
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Sprint TV
With Sprint Power Vision, you can watch live TV on
the go right on your wireless phone. Accessing your Sprint TV
channels is as easy as using the remote control in your living
room. Wherever you go on our wireless high-speed
multimedia network, you can get more out of your Sprint TV
service.
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Your Sprint TV Channel Options
The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of
accessible channels. Subscription options include
comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of
information on channels and pricing.
Some of the available categories may include:
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Sprint Radio.
Sprint Power View.
Primetime TV.
Music Videos.
Sprint TV Live.
Music & Radio.
Sports.
Entertainment.
Cartoons.
News & Weather.
Movies & Shorts.
Mobile Previews.
Available categories and content are subject to change.
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Playing a Video or Audio Clip
Playing a Clip With the Phone Open
1. Press S > Sprint TV. Depending on your settings, you
may be asked to accept a data connection.
2. Select Sprint TV, More Channels, or Sprint TV En Vivo to
display channel options.
3. Use your navigation key and press S to select a channel
from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available
category.
The first time you access a channel, you will be
prompted to purchase access (unless the channel
doesn't have a monthly fee). Select Subscribe to
purchase access, or select Preview to view a preview of
the selected channel.
Note:
4. If applicable, select a clip and press S to view the
program. The clip will automatically load and begin
playing.
While you are playing a clip, you can press the
Tip:
navigation key up and down to surf to a different
channel. A small pop-up screen will be displayed that
tells you which channel you are watching as well as
other channels that you have access to. Use the
navigation key to scroll through the channels. Once you
find a channel that you want to watch or listen to, scroll
to it and press S (or simply wait approximately three
seconds), and the channel will begin loading.
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Playing a Clip With the Phone Closed
The touch-sensitive buttons on your phone’s external
display let you access and play Sprint TV clips and other
programming.
1. Press and hold
. Your phone will vibrate and
then launch Sprint TV.
2. Use the onscreen buttons to select a channel
or a clip.
3. Press Select to begin playing a clip.
4. Use the onscreen buttons to control playback. As
different options become available, different
buttons may appear.
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The Sprint Music Store
The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and
download digital music files to play on your phone or
computer.
Accessing the Sprint Music Store
You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your
phone’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.
To access the Sprint Music Store:
1. Press S > Music.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish your
User ID and password.
Your User ID for the Sprint Music Store is your 10-digit
wireless phone number. The password may be any
4-digit number. The recommended password is the last
four digits of your Social Security number.
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3. After you have entered your password, select
Create New Account and press S.
4. Use your keypad and navigation key to explore
the store.
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Purchasing and Downloading Music
Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to
purchase and download to your phone’s microSD card.
To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store:
1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an
option to browse the store:
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Featured Music offers a revolving selection of
highlighted songs and artists.
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Categories allows you to choose from categories such
as Top 10s, New This Week, What’s Hot, Songs You
Know, and specific musical genres.
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Search gives you the option of searching for specific
songs or artists. Just use your keypad to enter your
search criteria in the available field.
2. Select a song and press S. (The song information
screen will be displayed.)
3. Select an option and press S:
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Preview to play an audio clip of the selected song.
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Buy Song to purchase the song and download it to
your phone’s microSD card.
ࡗ When you select Buy Song, the file will download to your phone’s microSD card. (If there is no
microSD card installed or if there is not enough
free memory space on the card, you will see
an alert.)
ࡗ Once the song has been downloaded to your microSD card, you will see options allowing you
to listen to the song, add it to a playlist, or
continue shopping.
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Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store
The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to
great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and
organize your music library.
You must have a microSD card installed to play music.
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Playing Music With the Phone Open
1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use
your right navigation key to select the Player tab.
2. From the Player display, select an option:
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All My Music to browse through all of your
downloaded music, including music
purchased from the Sprint Music Store and
any additional songs you have loaded onto
your microSD card from your computer.
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<playlist> to select a customized playlist
you’ve created to organize your music.
Create Playlist... to set up a custom playlist of
songs you like to hear together. Follow the
onscreen instructions to create a name for the
playlist, select songs by artist, genre, and title,
and create an order for the playlist.
3. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can
browse through your available titles by Song,
Artist, or Genre to select a specific song.
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To play a song, select it and press S.
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To listen to a playlist, select it and press S to
open it, then press S again to begin playing.
(You can also highlight the playlist and use
the softkey menu to begin listening.)
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Playing Music With the Phone Closed
The touch-sensitive buttons on your phone’s external display
let you access and play music from the Sprint Music Store
Player.
1. Press and hold
. Your phone will vibrate and then
launch the Sprint Music Store Player tab.
2. Press the Play icon to begin playing your music. Songs
will play in the order they appear in your music library.
3. Use the onscreen buttons to control playback, including
Next, Fast-Forward, Previous, Rewind, and Pause. As
different options become available, different buttons
may appear on the display.
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Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files
When you purchase and download a music file
from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions
of the song: one to download and play on your phone
(file type: AAC+), and another to download from
http://musicstore.sprint.com and play on your computer
(file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to your
phone can only be played on your phone and on your
account, and once they have been downloaded, they
cannot be downloaded again without being
repurchased.
Sprint recommends you back up your AAC+ music files
to your computer so you can access the files in case
your microSD card is lost or damaged, or if you install a
new microSD card.
To back up your downloaded music files:
1. Connect your phone using a USB cable or the
built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled
phones.
2. Use your PC to navigate to the microSD card’s
Music folder.
3. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your
computer’s hard drive.
Although you can store AAC+ files on your PC, they
will only be playable on your phone and on your
account.
Note:
If you copy the files to a new microSD card, you
will need to create a folder on the card called
“MUSIC” to be able to play the music files.
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Sprint Music Manager
The Sprint Music Manager application is a program you can
download to your computer to help you organize, manage,
and play all your music. You can also use the Sprint Music
Manager to copy your compatible music files right from your
computer to your phone’s microSD card (using the adapter or
an optional USB connection), including purchases you make
from the Sprint Digital Lounge.
Getting Sprint Music Manager
download the Sprint Music Manager application.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install and launch
the application, including accepting the license
agreement and rebooting your computer, if necessary.
Launching Sprint Music Manager
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Double-click the Sprint Music Manager icon on your
computer’s desktop (or select Start > Programs > Sprint
Music Manager > Sprint Music Manager). The application
will launch and display the main menu.
The first time you use Sprint Music Manager, an
onscreen Quick Start Guide will offer a tour of the
application. Follow the instructions to learn more.
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Overview of Sprint Music Manager
Sprint Music Manager makes it easy to organize music
on your computer, acquire new music from the Sprint
Digital Lounge, and transfer music to your phone’s
microSD card.
The Sprint Music Manager application screen is divided
into three tabs:
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Manage allows you to organize and manage all the
music on your computer. Click Search to look for
compatible music files on your computer (including
MP3, WMA, MP4, and WAV), and then use the
window to organize your songs and create playlists.
The Manage tab also has a built-in player to let you
play your songs on your computer.
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Get lets you use Sprint Music Manager to sign on to
the Sprint Digital Lounge and purchase new music
for your phone and your computer.
Transfer makes it easy to transfer your music from
your computer to your phone’s microSD card, using
an optional USB connection. (See your phone user
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Streaming Music
In addition to the Sprint Music Store, Sprint Power Vision
offers a variety of musical options through the Music
category in the Sprint TV menu, including SIRIUS Music,
Music Choice, VH1, and many others. Choose from rock, pop,
hip-hop, and R&B, and access exclusive video clips, music
industry news, performances, and interviews with your
favorite artists.
To access additional Music & Radio options on your phone:
1. Press S > Sprint TV > Music & Radio > [selection].
2. Select Preview to see and hear a preview of your
selected channel (if available).
– or –
Select Subscribe to purchase a monthly subscription to
your selected channel.
Once you have purchased access to a music or radio channel,
you can select from a variety of stations to listen to your
favorite music or get caught up on what’s new in music.
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Downloading Content
With Sprint Power Vision, you have access to a dynamic
variety of Premium Service content, such as
downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and
other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The
basic steps required to access and download Premium
Service content are outlined on the following pages.
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Accessing the Download Menus
To access the download menus:
1. Press S > My Content.
2. Select the type of file you wish to download (Games,
Themes, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, IM & Email,
or Call Tones), and then select Get New. (The browser will
start and take you to the corresponding download
menu.)
To access the download menus from the Web browser:
1. From the home page, select Downloads.
2. Select Games, Themes, Ringers, Screen Savers,
Applications, Messaging, or Call Tones to go to the
corresponding download menu.
Selecting an Item to Download
You can search for available items to download in a number
of ways:
ⅷ
Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items.
ⅷ
Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general
category, such as Country or Pop/Rock for Ringers or For
the Ladies for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages
of available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view
additional items.)
ⅷ
Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search
criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire word or
title or perform a partial-word search.
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Downloading an Item
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download,
highlight it and press Go (left softkey). You will see a
summary page for the item including its title, the
vendor, the download details, the file size, and the cost.
Links allow you to view the License Details page, which
outlines the price, license type, and length of license for
the download; and the Terms of Use page, which details
the Premium Services Terms of Use and your
responsibility for payment.
To download a selected item:
1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item
will download automatically. When the New
Download screen is displayed, the item has been
successfully downloaded to your phone.)
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will
be prompted to create your purchasing profile.
Note:
2. Select an option to continue:
Ⅲ
Select the appropriate option to assign the
downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a
game or an application). Your data session
will end, and you will be redirected to the
appropriate phone menu screen.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver
to a phone function.
Select Settings to configure downloaded
games or applications.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Select Shop to browse for other items.
Press O to quit the browser and return to
standby mode.
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Using My Content Manager
Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from
your phone or from your online account management page at
Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there.
My Content Manager is a storage area on the Sprint National
Network that is assigned specifically to your account. It
allows you to store all your Premium Service downloadable
files. The files remain in My Content Manager until their
license terms have expired – even after you have downloaded
the content to your phone. This provides you with a
convenient place to access information about your
downloaded files without having to store the information in
your phone’s memory.
To access My Content Manager:
ᮣ
From the Power Vision home page, select Downloads >
My Content Manager. (A list of your purchased items will
be displayed.)
To download purchased content from My Content Manager:
1. From the My Content Manager display (see above),
highlight the item you wish to download, and
press S. (The information page for the selected
item will be displayed.)
2. Highlight Download, and press S. (The item will
download automatically. When the New Download
screen is displayed, the item has been successfully
downloaded to your phone.)
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3. Select an option to continue:
Ⅲ
Select the appropriate option to assign the
downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a
game or an application). Your data session
will end, and you will be redirected to the
appropriate phone menu screen.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver
to a phone function.
Select Settings to configure downloaded
games or applications.
Select Shop to browse for other items to
download.
Press O to quit the browser and return to
standby mode.
You can also access My Content Manager through the
phone’s main menu. Press S > My Content > [Games,
Themes, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, IM & Email or
Call Tones] > My Content Manager. The browser will open
and take you to the corresponding content.
Tip:
For complete information and instructions on
downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications,
Note:
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Games
Sprint has partnered with the most cutting-edge electronic
gaming providers to bring you a realistic and exciting gaming
experience. Advanced Sprint Power Vision phones with
full-color screens, vibration, multi-chord sound, and
sophisticated graphics make games from SEGA®, JAMDAT®,
NAMCO®, THQ®, and Mobliss® more vivid than ever.
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Purchasing and Downloading Games
For complete instructions on downloading, see
Tip:
To purchase and download games for your phone:
1. From the home page, select Downloads > Games.
2. Use your navigation key to select a game you wish
to download, or use the Categories or Search
options to locate a game. (Once you have selected
an item, the game detail page is displayed.)
3. From the game detail page, select Buy. (The game
will download automatically. When the New
Download screen appears, the game has been
successfully downloaded to your phone.)
Playing Games
To play a downloaded game on your phone:
1. Press S > My Content > Games.
2. Select the game you wish to play. (If applicable, a
prompt will display the days remaining on the game
license and ask if you want to continue. Select Yes.)
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to play the
game. (Instructions and game options can usually
be accessed using your phone’s softkey buttons.)
4. When you are finished, select Exit (or Quit) or
press O. (A prompt will be displayed: “Do you
want to exit?”)
5. Select Resume to continue playing or Exit to exit.
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Ringers
With Sprint Power Vision, you can personalize your wireless
experience by downloading unique ringers and assigning
them to numbers in your Contacts list. Select from thousands
of available ringers – including your favorite tunes and
celebrity voice ringers – and download them to your phone.
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Purchasing and Downloading Ringers
For complete instructions on downloading, see
Tip:
To purchase and download ringers for your phone:
1. From the home page, select Downloads > Ringers.
2. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a
ringer you wish to download, or use the
Categories or Search options to locate a ringer.
(Once you have selected a ringer, the ringer detail
page is displayed.)
3. From the ringer detail page, select Buy. (The ringer
will automatically be downloaded to your phone.)
4. Select an option to continue:
Ⅲ
Select Listen to play the ringer.
Select Set as to quit your data session and
assign the ringer to a phone task.
Select Shop to browse for other ringers to
purchase and download.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Press O to quit the browser and return to
standby mode.
Assigning Downloaded Ringers
To assign downloaded ringers to specific events, such
as incoming Caller ID calls or voicemail notifications, or
to associate downloaded ringers to specific callers in
your phone’s Contacts list, refer to your phone’s user
guide.
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Purchasing and Downloading Screen Savers
For complete instructions on downloading, see
Tip:
To purchase and download screen savers for your phone:
1. From the Power Vision home page, select
Downloads > Screen Savers.
2. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a
screen saver you wish to download, or use the
Categories or Search options to locate a screen
saver. (Once you have selected a screen saver, the
screen saver detail page is displayed.)
3. From the screen saver detail page, select Buy.
(The screen saver will automatically be
downloaded to your phone.)
4. Select an option to continue:
Ⅲ
Select View to see your screen saver.
Select Set as to quit your data session and
assign the screen saver to a phone task.
Select Shop to browse for other screen savers
to purchase and download.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Press O to quit the browser and return to
standby mode.
Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers
To assign downloaded screen savers to be displayed
for specific events, such as powering on or off, or to
assign downloaded screen savers to identify specific
callers in your phone’s Contacts list, refer to your
phone’s user guide.
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Web
With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color
graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier
than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports
scores, breaking news, and weather, and shop on your phone
anywhere on the Sprint National Network.
In addition to the features already covered in this guide, the
home page offers access to colorful, graphically rich Web
categories, including News, Weather, Entertainment, Sports,
Money, Travel, Shopping, and Tools, as well as useful
management options including My Account and Search. Many
sites are available under more than one menu – choose the
one that’s most convenient for you.
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Using the Browser Menu
Navigating the Web from your phone using the home
page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on
how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and
Although the home page offers a broad and convenient
array of sites and services for you to browse, not all
sites are represented, and certain functions, such as
going directly to specific Web sites, are not available.
For these and other functions, you will need to use the
browser menu. The browser menu offers additional
functionality to expand your use of the Web on your
phone.
Opening the Browser Menu
The browser menu may be opened anytime you have
an active data session, from any page you are viewing.
To open the browser menu:
ᮣ
Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will be
displayed in a drop-down list.)
Options available under the browser menu may include:
ⅷ
Home. Returns the browser to the home page.
ⅷ
Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page
(after having used the B key).
ⅷ
ⅷ
Bookmark Page. Allows you to create new bookmarks.
View Bookmarks. Allows you to bookmark the
current site, access bookmarked sites, and manage
your bookmarks.
ⅷ
ⅷ
Search. Launches a Web search.
Send Page to. Allows you to send a URL you’re
viewing through SMS Text Messaging.
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ⅷ
ⅷ
Go to Web Address. Allows you to navigate directly to a
Web site by entering its URL (Web site address).
View History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently
visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and
press S, and then select Connect.
ⅷ
ⅷ
Refresh this Page. Reloads the current Web page.
Show Web Address. Displays the Web site address (URL) of
the page you’re currently viewing.
ⅷ
ⅷ
Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser session.
Set as Home Page. Sets the current page as the browser’s
home page.
ⅷ
ⅷ
Script Log. Allows you to display the script log.
About Browser. Allows you to display your browser’s
information.
ⅷ
Preferences. Allows you to configure and manage your
browser settings.
Creating a Bookmark
Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite
Web sites for easy access at a later time.
To create a bookmark:
1. Go to the Web page you want to mark.
2. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
3. Select Bookmark Page and press S twice to save the
bookmark.
Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents,
just its address.
Note:
Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a Web
page may be marked is controlled by its creator.
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Accessing a Bookmark
To access a bookmark:
1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
2. Select View Bookmarks.
3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to
access, and press S to go to the Web site (or
press the number corresponding to the bookmark
you wish to access).
Deleting a Bookmark
To delete a bookmark:
1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
2. Select View Bookmarks.
3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to
delete and press the right softkey.
4. Select Delete. (A confirmation will be displayed.)
5. Select Yes to remove the bookmark.
Going to a Specific Web Site
To go to a particular Web site by entering a Web site
address (URL):
1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
2. Select Go to Web Address.
3. Select the URL field and press S.
4. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site
you wish to go to and press S.
5. Press S again to go to the Web site.
Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.
Note:
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Reloading a Web Page
To reload (refresh) a Web page:
1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
2. Select Refresh this page. (The browser will reload the
current Web page.)
Restarting the Web Browser
If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops
responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply
restarting the browser.
To restart the Web browser:
1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
2. Select Restart Browser.
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On Demand
With Sprint Power Vision’s exclusive On Demand
feature, you can personalize your phone’s data services
to suit your needs. The On Demand feature makes it
easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web
information and categories instantly. On Demand uses
the ZIP code you provide to customize the content you
receive, so you can get the information you want, when
you want it.
On Demand acts like a PC browser’s customized home
page, displaying a variety of top categories such as
News, Sports, Weather, Money, Movies, and more. This
information is updated throughout the day, so you’ll
always be up-to-date.
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Initializing Your On Demand Service
To initialize your phone’s On Demand service:
1. Press S > On Demand.
2. Enter your preferred ZIP code and press S.
(The On Demand service will customize itself to
your selected location and the On Demand menu
screen will be displayed.)
Accessing On Demand Information
Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand
is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your PC. (The
following examples will illustrate how to access News and
Movies information.)
To access News information using On Demand:
1. Press S > On Demand. (The On Demand menu screen
will be displayed.)
2. From the On Demand menu screen, select News and
press S. (You will be presented with a list of news
categories.)
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the news
categories or stories. If applicable, the left and right
softkeys will offer additional options.
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To access Movies information using On Demand:
1. From the On Demand menu screen, select Movies.
2. From the Movies display, select an option and
follow the onscreen instructions. Options may
include:
Ⅲ
Show Movies to view a list of current movie
titles.
Ⅲ
Manage Theaters to manage the list of
available theaters presented when using
On Demand.
3. Select a movie title and press S.
4. From the Movie Title display, select an option and
follow the onscreen instructions. (Options may
vary depending on location and available
information.)
Select other categories, such as Weather, Sports, and
Money, from the On Demand main screen and enjoy
the feature-rich contents of On Demand.
Every category offers you the capability to customize
news and information based on your preference.
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Updating On Demand Information
The On Demand news and information is automatically
delivered to your phone four times a day. You can also select
how your phone receives updates.
To manually retrieve On Demand updates:
ᮣ
From an On Demand category page (such as News),
press Options (right softkey) > Update. (Your phone will
retrieve updates for the selected category.)
To enable or disable automatic On Demand updates:
ᮣ
From the On Demand main screen, press
Options > Configure, and then select a setting.
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Previewing On Demand in Themes
You can preview the On Demand news and weather
information right on your phone’s standby screen
using a theme. Download and apply any theme, and
then select the On Demand icon in your theme’s
standby screen. An On Demand window will pop up
and display a snapshot of the On Demand news and
more information on using and applying themes on
your phone.
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To use this service, you are required to sign up on a
Sprint Power Vision with Phone as Modem plan. Go
Modem plan details and more information.
Note:
Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC
In order to use your phone as a modem, you’ll first need
to load the Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSM software
on your computer. Then, use a compatible USB cable or
built-in Bluetooth connection to connect your phone to
your computer.
To set up your phone-to-PC data connection:
1. From your computer’s traditional Internet
download the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
software. (The software and drivers can be
downloaded free of charge.)
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the
onscreen instructions to install the Sprint PCS
Connection Manager software and drivers to
your computer.
3. Once the software has been fully installed,
connect your phone to your computer using a USB
cable or built-in Bluetooth connection. (Your
computer will detect the connection and a status
icon may appear in your system tray.)
4. Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
software, select a profile, and click Connect.
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5. Once the connection is established, launch an Internet
session, check your email, or do anything else you
would do using a traditional data connection.
6. When you’re ready to terminate the connection,
double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in
the system tray, and then click Disconnect to end the
session.
While your data connection is active, you will not be
able to receive incoming calls; all incoming calls will
be forwarded to your Sprint Voicemail. Placing an
outgoing call during a data session terminates the
data connection.
Note:
Sprint Vision services are available on the Sprint
National Network. Sprint Power Vision services work
anywhere on the Sprint National Network, but
broadband-like download speeds are only available in
areas covered by the Sprint Mobile Broadband
Network.
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Themes
Express your style and interests by customizing the
appearance and features of your phone’s Standby
Screen, Main Menu, and My Favorites screens with your
choice of downloadable Themes. Select your favorite
and enjoy rich background images, ringers, and instant
access to information like sports updates from NFL
themes, entertainment news from hip-hop themes, or
weather updates from nature themes.
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Downloading Themes
You can select and download available themes right from
your phone.
To download an available theme to your phone:
1. Press S > My Content > Themes > Get New. (Your phone’s
browser will launch and take you to the Themes
download menu.)
2. Select a theme and press S or Go to display its
information page.
3. Select Buy to purchase the theme. (The theme will
download automatically. When the “New Download”
screen appears, the theme has been successfully
downloaded to your phone.)
For more information about downloading content to
your phone, please see “Downloading Content” on
Tip:
Applying Themes
Once you’ve downloaded a theme, you can apply it to your
phone from the Settings menu.
To apply a downloaded theme:
1. Press S > Settings > Display > Themes.
2. Select an available theme and press S.
Your new theme will populate your phone’s standby screen,
main menu, and will add a new, customizable My Favorites
screen, giving you easy access to your favorite menus and
phone applications.
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Index
A
AOL Mail 19
B
Bookmarks
Deleting 49
N
O
P
R
S
C
D
Data Connection
Status and Indicators 8
Sprint Music Manager 32
Backing Up Music 31
Downloading Music 28
Playing Music 29
Account 13
Sharing 15
Sprint Power Vision
E
Earthlink 19
G
Getting Started 5
I
Instant Messaging 20
M
Instant Messaging 20
Other Email 19
MSN Hotmail 19
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