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Sprint M550.book Page A Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM
User Guide
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Sprint M550.book Page B Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Consejo Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita www.sprint.com y haz clic en En Español > Asistencia> Teléfonos y equipos. To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click En Español > Asistencia> Teléfonos y equipos. M550_CD13_PS_041309_F5
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Sprint M550.book Page 1 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Table of Contents Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Entering Text in Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the Tip Entering Text in Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 34 headings listed here, try the Index on page 203. 2B. Navigating the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Introduction . . . .
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Sprint M550.book Page 2 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Saving a Number From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Erasing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 2E. Contacts
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Sprint M550.book Page 3 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Order Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 144 2J. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . .
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Sprint M550.book Page 4 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 186 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sprint M550.book Page i Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Introduction Your Phone’s Menu ® This User Guide introduces you to Sprint service and all The following table outlines your phone’s main menu the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four structure. For more information about using your sections: phone’s menus and the carousel main screen, see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 19. Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone CONTACTS (Right Softkey) Section 3:
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Sprint M550.book Page ii Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 2: Sprint Family Locator 4: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers Entertainment 2: My Stuff Manager Screen Savers 1: Music 5: Applications 2: TV 1: Get New Applications 2: My Stuff Manager Applications 3: Games 3: NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile 4: NFL Mobile Live 5: ScanLife 1: Get New Games 2: My Stuff Manager Games 6: Social Zone 3: Brain Excercise Demo by Namco 4: CLUE DEMO 6: Call Tones 5: LEGO Indiana Jones DEMO Photos History 1: Camera
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Sprint M550.book Page iii Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 4: Controls.. 5: Launch 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Review Pictures 2: Camera 3: Night Shot 4: Metering 3: Picture Mail 5: Settings.. 1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail 1: Resolution 2: Quality 3: Saved Mail 4: Pending 3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar 4: My Albums 5: Storage 1: In Phone 2: Memory Card 6: Launch 3: Online Albums 1: Review Pictures 2: Camcorder 5: PictBridge 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) 6: Order Prints Press the right sof
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Sprint M550.book Page iv Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 2: Send Message 4: Signature 1: On 2: Off 1: Text Message 2: Picture Mail 3: Email 4: IM 5: Voice SMS Option 5: VoiceSMS 1: Speakerphone 2: From Name 3: Text Message Contacts 4: Picture Mail Settings 1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail 3: Saved Mail 4: Pending 1: Display 5: Email 1: Main Screen 6: IM 1: Screen Saver 1: AOL Instant Messenger 2: Brightness 2: Windows Live Messenger 3: Yahoo! Messenger 3: Backlight 7: Chat & Dating 1: Slide open 2: 30 s
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Sprint M550.book Page v Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 6: Language 3: My Device Name 1: English 2: Español 4: My Device Info 2: Sounds 5: Exchange Folders 1: Volume 1: In Phone 2: Memory card 1: Ringer 2: Earpiece 6: Voice Routing Incoming 3: Headset 4: Speakerphone 1: Hands-Free 2: Phone 5: Advanced... 3: Device Answered 2: Ringer Type 7: Voice Routing Outgoing 1: Incoming Calls 2: Messages 1: Hands-Free 2: Phone 3: Schedule 4: Roam Ringer 3: Device Initiated 3: Alerts 4: Messages 1: Minute
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Sprint M550.book Page vi Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 5: Voice SMS Option 9: Help 1: Speakerphone 2: From Name 6: Phone Info 5: Text Entry 1: Phone Number 1: Auto-Capital 2: Icon Glossary 1: On 2: Off 3: Version 2: Auto-Space 4: Advanced 1: On 2: Off 7: More... 3: Dual Language 1: Auto Keyguard 1: None 2: Spanish 1: On 2: Off 4: Personal Dictionary 2: Accessibility 5: Used Word Dictionary 1: TTY Options 2: Voice Service 3: TTS Setting 1: Yes 2: No 3: Airplane Mode 6: Display Candidate 1: Di
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Sprint M550.book Page vii Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 5: Call Setup 12: Security 1: Auto Answer 2: Abbreviated Dial 1: Change Lock Code 3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match 2: Special # 3: Erase/Reset 6: Contacts 13: Wireless Backup 1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret Tools 3: My Name Card 4: Wireless Backup 5: Services 1: Alarm 7: Data 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 1: On/Off 2: Net Guard 3: Update Data Profile 2: Bluetooth 8: Headset Mode 1: Pair with Hands Free 2: Send a Contact 3: Print a
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Sprint M550.book Page viii Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM 7: Memo Pad Shopping 8: World Time In Use Menu 1: Set DST Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the following options: 9: Update Phone 1: Save 2: 3-Way Call 1: Update Firmware 2: Update PRL 3: Contacts 4: Voice Memo 0: Voice Memo 5: Phone Info 6: Key Mute/Unmute 7: Messaging 8: Recent History 1: Record 2: Review 9: Tools 0: Whisper On/Off *: Voice Service 1: Call 2: Send Text 3: Send Picture 4: S
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Sprint M550.book Page 1 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Section 1 Getting Started
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Sprint M550.book Page 2 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then firmly sliding the cover away from the lens until it snaps into place. 1A. Setting Up Service 2. Press to turn the phone on. If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and enter standby mode. Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating Activating Your Phone (page 3) Your Phone” on page 3 for more informatio
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Sprint M550.book Page 3 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Activating Your Phone Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone. If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. Setting Up Your Voicemail If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate Your phone automatically transfers al
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Sprint M550.book Page 4 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM For more information about using your voicemail, see Voicemail Password “Voicemail” on page 132. You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Sprint Account Passwords Voicemail” on page 3 for more information on your voicemail password. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to Data Services Password your personal account information, your voicemail account, and y
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Sprint M550.book Page 5 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM From Your Sprint Phone Getting Help Press to check minute usage and account balance. Managing Your Account Press to make a payment. Online: www.sprint.com Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions. Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint From Any Other Phone service plan). Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. View and pa
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Sprint M550.book Page 6 Monday, April 13, 2009 1:03 PM Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you
