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Nerva.book Page a Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Nerva.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM Introduction ® This Explore More Guide introduces you to Sprint service and the basic features of your new TM Samsung Instinct . It’s divided into four sections: Getting Started Using Your Device Sprint Service 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. The Table of Contents and Index will also
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Nerva.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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. Press down with thumbs as indicated below. While applying pressure, slide cover away from the camera lens (as shown below).
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Nerva.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM 2. Install the battery. 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). 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. Unlock Screen Your device will turn on, search for Sprint service, and then show the unlock screen. If your device is not yet activate
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Nerva.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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. Press to access the Phone Functions menu. Touch Dialer ( ) and use the onscreen dial pad to enter a phone number. 555-555-1234 Talk Talk
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Nerva.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your activation. Tip Do not press during activation. Pressing cancels the activation process. Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone. 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. Therefore
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Nerva.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM Getting Help Sprint Customer Service From Your Sprint Phone’s Dialer 1. Press and touch . Talk 2 2. Use the onscreen dial pad to enter and touch . * From Any Other Phone 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. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your c
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Nerva.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM Using Your Device Device Basics Your Device (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 10) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 11) Using the Battery and Charger (page 12) Navigating the Device Screens (page 14) Entering Text (page 21) 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. This section will guide you through the b
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Nerva.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM Your Device 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength Indicator 3. Main LCD (display) 4. Main Functions 7. Camera Lens Key 5. Back Key 6. Phone Functions Key 8. Speaker 9. Headset 16. Power/Lock Key Jack 10. Accessories/ 15. microSD Slot Power Cable Jack 11. Volume Key 14. Speech to Action Key 13. Camera Key 12. Microphone 8 Using Your Device: Device Basics
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Nerva.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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. Main Functions Key allows you to access your de
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Nerva.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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. Whe
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Nerva.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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. X indicates a connection issue with a paired Bluetooth devic
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Nerva.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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 Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging). Using the Battery and Charger Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with your device. WARNING Th
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Nerva.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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. If the batt
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Nerva.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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 Power/Lock Key is pressed, the Instinct displays the unlock screen. To access the device’s Phone
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Nerva.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM Scrolling Through Screens As you navigate through the device, options are presented onscreen as scrollable lists that allow up or down navigation. The One Hand Operation of the menus is set to Right Handed by default. See “Changing the One Note Hand Operation Setting” on page 18 to change to Left Handed. To navigate through a scrollable menu: 1. Touch a desired onscreen menu tab (located at the bottom of the screen). Main Functions Phone
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Nerva.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 PM 3. From the available list of options you can either: Touch and gently press an entry to activate it. 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. The image on the left below shows how to access the Display menu ( > Main > Settings). When scrolling thr
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Nerva.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 24, 2008 3:18 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: Press and touch Main () > Messaging. (If you have any text messages, they are displayed.) Displaying the Status Bar This drop-down screen provides some quick device reference information such as: Date, Signal Strength, Ringer Status, Battery Charge Status, Power Visi
