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Sprint M540.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Your Phone’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Voicemail . . .
Sprint M540.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Erasing Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting Your Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting Your Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Features for Data Services . . . . . . . . . . 71 72 72 72 73 2E. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sprint M540.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 2J. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer . . 108 111 111 112 2K. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Taking Pictures . . . . .
Sprint M540.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3C. Entertainment: TV and Music . . . . . . . . 174 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Music - Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sprint M540.book Page i Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Introduction This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: ⽧ Section 1: Getting Started ⽧ Section 2: Your Phone ⽧ Section 3: Sprint Service ⽧ Section 4: 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 phone and service.
Sprint M540.book Page ii Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Your Phone’s Menu Maps 1: Sprint Navigation The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 21.
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Sprint M540.book Page v Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 2: Text Message 1: Save in Outbox 3: Call Back # 6: Keypad Light 2: Priority 4: Edit Signature 3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speakerphone 2: From Name 1: Volume 1: Display 1: Ringer 3: Headset 5: Advanced...
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Sprint M540.book Page vii Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 5: Text Entry 6: Phone Info 1: Auto-Capital 1: On 1: Phone Number 2: Off 2: Auto-Space 1: On 3: Version 2: Off 3: Dual Language 1: None 2: Spanish 5: Used Word Dictionary 2: No 6: Display Candidate 1: Display On 2: Display Off 7: Prediction Start 1: 2nd letters 3: 4th letters 2: 3rd letters 4: 5th letters 8: Auto Word Insertion 1: On 9: Help 4: Advanced 7: More...
Sprint M540.book Page viii Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Tools 6: Contacts 1: Speed Numbers 3: My Name Card 5: Services 2: Hide Secret 4: Wireless Backup 1: Alarm #1 3: Alarm #3 7: Data 1: On/Off 2: Net Guard 3: Update Data Profile 8: Headset Mode 1: Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound 2: Off 10: Restrict and Lock 1: Voice 3: Camera/Pictures 2: Data 4: Lock my Phone 11: Roaming 1: Set Mode 3: Data Roaming 2: Bluetooth 1: Pair with Hands Free 2: Send a Contact 3: Print a Photo... 4: Add a New...
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Sprint M540.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 1A Setting Up Service ⽧ Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) ⽧ Activating Your Phone (page 3) ⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4) ⽧ Sprint Account Passwords (page 4) ⽧ Getting Help (page 5) Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint service.
Note Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 19 for details. When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your activation. If your phone is still not activated, or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Sprint M540.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint Account Passwords All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, Sprint recommends that you set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account.
Voicemail Password Getting Help You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 4 for more information on your voicemail password. Managing Your Account Data Services Password 䢇 With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases. 䢇 For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.
Sprint M540.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM From Your Sprint Phone 䢇 䢇 䢇 Press to check minute usage and account balance. Press to make a payment. Press to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions. From Any Other Phone 䢇 䢇 Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
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Sprint M540.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2A Phone Basics Your Phone 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength Indicator 14. Battery Strength Indicator ⽧ Your Phone (page 8) 3. Display Screen ⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 12) 4. Navigation Key ⽧ Features of Your Phone (page 15) 5. Softkey (left) ⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 16) 6. Speaker Key 11. BACK/Clear Key ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 17) 7. TALK Key 10.
Sprint M540.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 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. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. 4. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options. 5.
Sprint M540.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 14. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. 15.
Sprint M540.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 26. QWERTY keyboard provides an alphanumeric Landscape Phone Features character keyboard layout. 27. Fn Key (Function) key, toggles to access the white 24. Softkey (right) numbers/symbols on the QWERTY keyboard. 28. Shift Key lets you toggle alphabet characters 32. End/Back Key 29. Symbol Key lets you access symbol characters. 26. QWERTY Keyboard 27. Fn Key 30. Space Key lets you add spaces between words and characters. 28. Shift Key 29.
Sprint M540.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. indicates data services status. (The icon is animated while service is active.
Sprint M540.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM indicates your ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is not enabled (Silence Mode). indicates you have a new voicemail message. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates you have a new VoiceSMS message. tells you a call is in progress. indicates recently read VoiceSMS message. means your phone cannot find a signal. indicates you have an event scheduled. shows your current signal strength.
Sprint M540.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM indicates that the camcorder is enabled. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors on bright sunny days. indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions. indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten.
indicates that Bluetooth device is connected. indicates that Bluetooth Headset is connected and visible. 䢇 䢇 indicates that Bluetooth technology is hidden. Features of Your Phone The Samsung Rant™ is lightweight, easy to use, reliable, and it offers many features and service options. This list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more: 䢇 The easy-to-use Sprint One Click main screen brings all your favorite features to your fingertips (page 44).
Sprint M540.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two keypresses (see page 32). Tip Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On 䊳 Press and hold for two seconds. Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
Sprint M540.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or Samsungapproved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage. Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung; or call 1-866-343-1114 to order.
Sprint M540.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Installing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back of the phone). 3. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure to line up the gold contacts (3). 2. Press the Cover Release Latch (1) and then carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone (2). 4. Gently press down on the battery until it snaps into place (4). 5.
Sprint M540.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Follow step 1 from “Installing the Battery” on page 18. 2. Grip the battery at the top end (1) and pull it up and out (2). Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Tip It is recommended that you completely charge your battery first before using your phone. This guarantees you begin using your phone with a fully charged battery.
Sprint M540.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using the Phone Charger 䊳 Plug the flat end of the charger/accessories jack into the phone’s charger/accessories jack and the other end into an electrical outlet. Charge Indicator A red indicator light means the battery is charging. A charging icon located in the top right corner of the display screen lets you know the battery is charging. 䡲 A green indicator light means the battery is fully charged.
Sprint M540.book Page 21 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Navigating Through the Menus Selecting Menu Items The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. As you navigate through the menu using the navigation key ( ), menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and pressing .
Sprint M540.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Backing Up Within a Menu 1. Make sure your phone is on. To go to the previous menu: 2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you 䊳 Press . To return to standby mode: 䊳 Press . Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Select and press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.
Sprint M540.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䢇 Hard Pause: Enter digits and then use this feature to 䢇 enter a hard pause within a number string (the phone waits for your input). To continue dialing, you must press the key. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 30.) 2sec Pause: Enter digits and then use this feature to enter a 2 second delay within a number string (the phone continues dialing after 2 seconds without any additional keys being pressed).
Sprint M540.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Answering Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your settings, you may also answer incoming calls by pressing any number key. See “Call Answer Mode” on page 65 for more information.) Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䢇 The phone rings or vibrates. 䢇 The backlight illuminates.
Sprint M540.book Page 25 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Missed Call Notification Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Sprint National Network. Please see “Roaming” on page 74 for more information about roaming. When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. Press Answer (left softkey) to answer the call.
Sprint M540.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Calling Emergency Numbers Enhanced 911 (E911) Information You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. Note When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. To exit Emergency mode: 1. Press Note to end a 911 call.
Sprint M540.book Page 27 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of available in-call features. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or select the option and press . The following options may be available through the Options menu: 䢇 Save to add the new number to your Contacts list. 䢇 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the same time. (For more information, see “Making a Three-Way Call” on page 155.
Sprint M540.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using the Speakerphone To use your phone handsfree or to share a call with other people: 1. Place your phone in Speaker Mode by pressing and holding the Speaker Key ( ) until “Entering speaker mode” appears in the display. After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the entry name, phone number, and the duration of the call are displayed.
Sprint M540.book Page 29 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Saving a Phone Number 5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry. You are The Contacts list can store a maximum of 600 contact entries in total, with each contact entry containing a maximum of seven phone numbers. Each entry’s name can contain up to 64 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see “Contacts” on page 82.) Note 1. Enter a phone number and press . 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 30 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. Tip Creating a saved series of numbers with pauses is very useful when entering data into an automated system.
Plus (+) Code Dialing Using Abbreviated Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can use either of the following abbreviated dialing features. 䢇 Contacts Match – Retrieve any number saved in your Contacts by entering only the last four to six digits of the number.
Sprint M540.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using Speed Dialing To place a call using Prepend Abbreviated Dialing: 1. Enter the last four digits of the number. You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2–9 or two keypresses for locations 10–99. 2. Select the Abbrev. Dial entry from the screen and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 33 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint Mail and Text Messaging). In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter text while the phone is in portrait mode where the keypad is the primary method of both text and character entry.
Sprint M540.book Page 34 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Mark as Urgent to set a priority level of Urgent to the outgoing message. This notifies any recipient of the urgent read status for the outgoing message. 䡲 Set Callback # to set the callback number seen by text message recipients. 䡲 Save as Draft to store the current message as a draft for later modification and delivery. 䡲 For complete information on text messaging, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 150.
Sprint M540.book Page 35 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, add it to the database by selecting the Alpha mode. 1. Select the Alpha text input mode. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 33.) 2. Enter the word using Alpha Mode. (See “Entering Text Using Alpha Mode” on page 35.) The word will appear as an option the next time you scroll through options during T9 Text Input.
Sprint M540.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Key English Sequence Lower Case Upper Case . , @ 1? ! # / abc2 ABC2 def3 DEF3 ghi4 GHI4 jkl5 JKL5 mno6 MNO6 pqrs7 PQRS7 tuv8 TUV8 wxyz9 WXYZ 9 0 * One-character- shifted Space Note 36 When selecting Dual Language, Spanish characters are also added to those listed above. Section 2A. Phone Basics Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: 䊳 Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key.
Sprint M540.book Page 37 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To specify text options: 1. From a screen where you can enter text, press Options (right softkey) > Add Preset Message. (See “Selecting a Text Message Option” on page 33.) 2. Select a message and press Note . Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized message of your own.
Sprint M540.book Page 38 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䡲 Auto-Space allows you to turn on or off the ability to insert a space automatically after a word is selected from the candidate list. 䡲 Auto Word Insertion allows you to turn on or off the ability to insert predictive words into the text. 2. When you have completed making your changes to these options, press or press Close (right softkey) to go back to the previous screen. To enter characters in dual language mode: 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 39 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Entering Text in Landscape Mode Softkey (right) Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard Phone Basics The Samsung Rant™ has a built-in, keyboard-style keypad, referred to as a QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard is located beneath the display screen and is accessed by sliding it open. This orients the phone's display to landscape (widescreen) mode.
Sprint M540.book Page 40 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Navigation and Options in Landscape Mode Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard Just as the screen orientation is changed, so is the functionality of both the softkeys and the navigation key. In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter text using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your phone's QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard computer keyboard.
Sprint M540.book Page 41 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Space: Inserts an empty space. OK/Enter: Moves the insertion point to the next line in a message. Back: Deletes the previous character, similar to the backspace key on a computer keyboard. The keyboard provides dual-use keys labeled with alphabetic characters on the lower half and numbers and symbols on the upper half. Press the key corresponding to the character you want to enter. Entering Characters Entering Uppercase and Lowercase Letters 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 42 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䡲 To enter all uppercase characters, press before each letter. 2. Press the corresponding keys. (For example, to enter “9:30,” you would use the keyboard sequence shown below. If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word.) BILL Entering Numbers The keyboard can be used to enter numbers, letters, and symbols.
Sprint M540.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To enter symbols: 1. Position the cursor where you want the symbol to appear within your message. 2. Press Phone Basics and press the number key corresponding to the desired symbol to highlight a symbol and then insert it. Ted’s To enter preset messages: 䊳 From a screen where you can enter text, press Options (right softkey) > Add Preset Message. (See “Selecting a Text Message Option” on page 33.) Section 2A.
Sprint M540.book Page 44 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2B Getting to Know Sprint One Click Navigating the Main Screen Sprint One Click brings all your favorite features to your fingertips. Instead of navigating through the levels of a traditional phone menu, this design puts the things you need the most – features like favorite contacts, text messaging, Internet access, and GPS navigation – right up front.
Sprint M540.book Page 45 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䢇 Bubbles Tiles Navigation Key Left Softkey 䢇 Carousel Menu/OK Key Right Softkey 䢇 Carousel – The carousel is the bottom row of tiles, or icons, on your main screen. Pressing the navigation key right or left moves the carousel. The tile in the center is the menu that’s displayed. In the illustration, the Home tile ( ) is in the center, so the Home screen is displayed. Tiles – The tiles are the individual icons on the carousel.
Sprint M540.book Page 46 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䢇 46 Function Keys – The keys you’ll use to navigate through the main screen are: 䡲 Navigation key: Press right or left to move the carousel to select tiles. Selected tiles occupy the center position. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight bubbles (Home screen only) or menu items. 䡲 Menu/OK key ( ): Press to select highlighted menu items. From the Home ( ) screen, press to display the phone’s full menu.
Sprint M540.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Now that you know what the carousel is, it’s time to make it work for you by adding, removing, or rearranging tiles to match how you want to use your phone. Adding a Tile to the Carousel 1. Select and press Options (left softkey) > Personalize Carousel. 2. Press Add Tile (left softkey), select a tile category (All, Featured, Communication, Entertainment, or Favorites), and then highlight a tile (see table on page 47). 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Rearranging Tiles on the Carousel Sprint One Click Tiles Google™ – Access Web features such as Google search, online Maps, Gmail™, and YouTube™. See “Launching Google via the Carousel” on page 169. Internet – Access data services, including the Sprint home page, Favorites, Recent Pages, the Enter Web Address menu, and Google search. See “Launching a Data Connection” on page 159. 1. Select 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 49 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Select a tile category and then highlight a tile. Resetting the Carousel 4. To replace the previous tile, press REPLACE (left To reset the carousel to the original default settings: softkey) or press to place the tile. 1. Select From the main screen, select a tile, press Options (left softkey) > Replace Tile, and then complete steps 3 and 4. Certain tiles, such as Shortcuts, contain editable content.
Sprint M540.book Page 50 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 2. Press ADD (left softkey) and then highlight a bubble (see table on page 47). 3. To add the bubble, press ADD (left softkey) or press . (To view a preview, press PREVIEW [right softkey].) 4. If prompted, follow the instructions to personalize your bubble (for example, by selecting an astrological sign for the Horoscope bubble). 5. When you are finished, press . Sprint One Click – Home Screen Bubbles Finance – Track your favorite stocks.
Section 2C Personalizing Your Phone Settings Your phone can be personalized via the onscreen carousel. To change the Screen Saver: ⽧ Personalizing Your Phone (page 51) ⽧ Sound Settings (page 52) 1. Select ⽧ Display Settings (page 56) 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 52 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Sound Settings 2. Select With Caller ID or Without Caller ID. (A list of Ringer Types 3. Select a category, and then use your navigation ringer type categories will be displayed.) Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. 䢇 Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone.
Sprint M540.book Page 53 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Select and press Ringer Type > Messages. > Settings > Sounds > of ringer type categories will be displayed.) 3. Select a category, and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option. to assign a ringer. Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events 1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Schedule. 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 54 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level To select a Tone Length: 1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone. Tip 2. Select Tone Length and press . 3. Select Short or Long and press . 1. Select and press > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone. 2. Select Tone Volume and press . 3. Select a tone level (Key Tone Off or Level 1 - 8) and . Adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
Sprint M540.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM (to use the ringer volume setting). – or – Use the navigation key to select Separate Volume (to use a volume setting that is different from the ringer volume setting). The Vibrate All option allows you to mute all sounds and activate the vibration feature for all activities without turning your phone off. To activate Vibrate All: 䊳 4.
Sprint M540.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Changing the Keypad Time Length To deactivate Silence All: 䊳 Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a volume level. 1. Select Display Settings Select how long the display screen remains backlit after any keypress is made. and press > Settings > Display > Backlight. 2. Select a time setting and press 䡲 . Select Slide open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, or 8 seconds. Note and press > Settings > Display > Keypad Light.
Sprint M540.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Select and press > Settings > Display > PowerSave Mode. 2. Select On or Off, and press . Changing the Phone’s Menu Orientation Although the menu is displayed as a series of onscreen icons, the arrangement of these icons is dependent on the current viewing mode: portrait or landscape. 䊳 If the keypad is the currently active input source, the menu is displayed in portrait mode. – or – 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Select On or Off and press Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use.
Sprint M540.book Page 59 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Setting Message Notification To hear a reminder alert for unread messages: 1. Select and press > Settings > Messages > Notification. 2. Select Message & Icon or Icon only and press . 1. Select and press > Settings > Messages > Message Reminder. 2. Select Off, Once, or Every 2 min and press Settings When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by displaying an icon on your display screen.
Sprint M540.book Page 60 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Adding a Customized Signature Add a customized signature to each message you send. 1. Select and press > Settings > Messages > Signature. 2. Read the onscreen message, select On and press . (If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select Off.) 3. Enter a signature and press . (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39.
Sprint M540.book Page 61 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39), and press . (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.) Other Text Message Settings These settings allow you to configure the options associated with a text message sent from your phone. These options include: 䢇 Save in Outbox - allows you to save a copy of a sent message in your outbox.
Sprint M540.book Page 62 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To enter the from name: To set the draft alert: 1. Select and press > Settings > Messages > Draft Alert. 2. Select On or Off and press . These settings allow you to configure the settings that are used when sending SMS Voice messages to others. These options include: 䢇 Speakerphone - allows you to turn the speakerphone on or off for recording SMS Voice messages.
TTY Use With Sprint Service A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack.
Sprint M540.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM WARNING 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs.
Call Answer Mode Auto Answer Mode Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone: whether you want to be required to press or to press any number key. Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > Call Setup > Call Answer. 2. Select an option and press . 䡲 Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by pressing any key except or Ignore (right softkey).
Sprint M540.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Enter the first five- or six-digit prefix in the Abbrev. Display Language Dial field and then press You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. 1. Select and press 2. Select English or Español and press To activate the Contacts Match feature: and press > Settings > More... > Call Setup > Contacts Match. 2. Select On or Off and press . To activate the Prepend feature: and press > Settings > More...
Sprint M540.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2D Accessing the Security Menu Security All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
Sprint M540.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Changing the Lock Code 1. Select and press > Settings > More...> Security and enter your lock code. Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 70.) 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock > Lock my Phone. 2. Enter your new code and press . 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 69 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Lock Services Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls 1. Select Locking Voice Services 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > 2. Select Voice and press 4. Select Lock and press . 5. Select Lock and press . . 3. Enter your user lock code. 4. Select Restrict and press . . 6. Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special # only and press . 3. Enter your user lock code. > Settings > More... > 5.
Sprint M540.book Page 70 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Locking and Unlocking Your Contacts Locking your Contacts list prevents any alterations in its contents. No entry can be deleted or altered without first disabling this feature. 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock. 2. Select Voice and press Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked.
Sprint M540.book Page 71 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Use the Security menu to quickly erase all the content you have created or stored in your phone. 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > Security and enter your lock code. 2. Select Erase/Reset. 3. Select an option and press . 䡲 Erase Web Cookies to erase all web tracking 䡲 Erase Web History to erase the history of your cookies. 䡲 Erase Pic/Video to erase all pictures or videos 䡲 Erase Messages to erase all stored messages.
Sprint M540.book Page 72 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Resetting Your Picture Account Resetting Your Phone Resetting your picture account settings clears the account settings and you will need to register your picture account again before you can use it. Resetting the phone restores all the factory settings, including the ringer types and display settings. 1. Select WARNING 2. Select Erase/Reset > Reset Picture Account. 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > Security and enter your lock code.
Sprint M540.book Page 73 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Security Features for Data Services To enable data services: 1. Select You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
Sprint M540.book Page 74 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2E Understanding Roaming Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen ⽧ Understanding Roaming (page 74) ⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode (page 75) ⽧ Using Call Guard (page 76) ⽧ Using Data Roam Guard (page 77) Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint National Network.
Sprint M540.book Page 75 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Roaming on Other Digital Networks 1. Dial 1 + area code + your phone number. When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Sprint National Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network. 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 76 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 2. Select an option and press 䡲 . Automatic to seek service on the Sprint National Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. 䡲 Sprint Only to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network only and prevent roaming on other networks. Note Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone. Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.
Sprint M540.book Page 77 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using Data Roam Guard To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: 䊳 Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the Sprint National Network and try to use data services such as messaging.
Sprint M540.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2F Viewing History History History is a list of the last 60 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Sprint M540.book Page 79 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Making a Call From History Select a History entry from the Recent History screen and press to display the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). 1. Select Press Options (right softkey) from the Recent History screen to display the following options: 䢇 New Group to save the current history entry to a new group.
Sprint M540.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 6. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry to Saving a Phone Number From History your Contacts list and exit. Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of seven phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters. 1. Select a History entry and press Options After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 85.
Sprint M540.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To erase all History entries: 1. Select History and press > History, highlight an entry and press Options (right softkey) > Delete All. 2. If you are certain you want to erase all history entries, select Delete (left softkey). – or – Select Cancel (right softkey) to return to the previous menu. Section 2F.
Sprint M540.book Page 82 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2G Tip Contacts For quick access to favorite contacts, add them to your main screen carousel. See “Navigating the Main Screen” on page 44 for details.
Sprint M540.book Page 83 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Enter the phone number for the entry and press . 5. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press . 6. Press Done (left softkey). After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 85.) Adding a New Group Groups allow you to communicate simultaneously by sending out a broadcast text message to every member of a current group. 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 84 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number and by group. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. and press > Contacts. – or – Press Contacts (right softkey). 2. Scroll through all the entries. – or – Within the Find field, enter the first letter of a name or part of a name (such as “Dav” for “Dave”).
Sprint M540.book Page 85 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM press . 5. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press . – or – To display additional Contacts entries, press the navigation key left or right. Finding Group Entries 1. Select and press through the group titles. > Contacts and scroll 2. To display entries belonging to a group, select the group and press . 3. To dial the entry’s default phone number, select the entry and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 86 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Tip You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key down or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key up. Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number 1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See page 84.) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry 2. Select Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact and select an existing number. 3. Press 1. Highlight a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 84.
Sprint M540.book Page 87 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Assigning Speed Dial Numbers To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number: Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in speed dial locations. (For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 32.) 1. Highlight a Contacts entry.
Sprint M540.book Page 88 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Select a ringer menu, such as Default Ringer, Editing a Contacts Entry Download Ringer, Other Ringer, My Videos or No Ringer. 5. Scroll through available ringers. (When you 1. Highlight a Contacts entry. highlight a ringer type, a sample ringer will sound.) 2. Press Options (right softkey) > Edit Contact to display the Edit Entry menu. 3. Select the information field you wish to edit (Name, Ringer, etc.) and press . 4.
Sprint M540.book Page 89 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Dialing Sprint Services Wireless Backup Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint services. This feature allows you to back up all of your contacts to the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced. 1. Select and press > Contacts. 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 90 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Activating and Deactivating Wireless Backup To activate the wireless backup service: 1. Select and press > Settings > More... > Wireless Backup > Subscribe. (You are prompted to confirm your license status.) 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to purchase the license. 3. Please wait while registering the license. (You will see a confirmation screen if it has been registered.
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Sprint M540.book Page 92 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 5. Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the alarm field: 䡲 Select No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1 Hr before. 6. Select a recurrence cycle for the event: 䡲 Select Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. 7. Highlight the ringer field and press 䡲 . Select a ringer category and then a ringer and press . 8. Select a Start and End time for the event by highlighting the time field and pressing .
Sprint M540.book Page 93 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Erasing a Day’s Events Tip In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted in blue. 1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar > Scheduler. 3. To display an event’s details, highlight it and press 2. Select the day for which you would like to erase . and press . Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu 䊳 Select and press > Tools > Calendar > Tip In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted in blue. Today. 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 94 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Task List Erasing a Single Event 1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar > Scheduler. 2. Select the day for which you would like to erase the single event and press . This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. 1. Select and press > Tools > Calendar > Task List. Tip In the scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted in blue.
Sprint M540.book Page 95 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 6. Select a due date by highlighting the Due Date field. Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the date. 7. Press Done (left softkey) to save and exit. Countdown 4. Select a time by highlighting the Time field. Using your keypad and/or navigation key, enter the time of the countdown. 䡲 Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM (right softkey). 䡲 5. Select a date by highlighting the Date field.
Sprint M540.book Page 96 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Select a time for the alarm by selecting the Time field. 䡲 Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the alarm time. 䡲 Change the AM/PM entry by pressing AM/PM (right softkey). 5. Select a ringer type for the alarm by selecting the Ringer Type field and pressing . 6. Select a repeating status for the alarm by selecting the Repeat field. Highlight Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun. 䡲 7.
Sprint M540.book Page 97 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Select Yes or No and press To read a saved note: and press 2. Select a note and press > Tools > Memo Pad. . and press 2. Select a note and press > Tools > Memo Pad. . hold to erase a single character. Press and to erase an entire word. 5. Type your note using either the keypad or keyboard. 6. Press or Done (left softkey). (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39.
Sprint M540.book Page 98 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using the World Time Updating the PRL To view the time in over 24 different locations: This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. Select and press > Tools > World Time. 2. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through different cities and time zones. 3. Press Set DST (left softkey) to turn daylight saving time on or off.
Section 2I Voice Services ⽧ Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 99) ⽧ Managing Voice Memos (page 105) Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice and store voice reminders right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions for using voiceactivated dialing. Note The Voice Service feature can be used to dial previously stored phone numbers (since the application recognizes these saved names).
Sprint M540.book Page 100 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Tips for Using Voice Dial 䢇 䢇 Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. When saying a name, speak at a normal speed and say the name clearly. There is no need to pause between the first name and last name. Adapting Digit Dialing Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required.
Sprint M540.book Page 101 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Service. 2. Press Settings (right softkey) > Adaptation > Adapt Voice. 3. Press Start (left softkey) to begin the process. (The digits. 7. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.” Note phone displays the first digit sequence.) 4. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the words, commands, and digits using a normal tone of voice.
Sprint M540.book Page 102 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists Calling Contacts Entries 1. Press and hold You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number, without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: 1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Service. 2. Select Settings > Confirmation and press . 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 103 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Use automatic speech recognition to launch text messaging on your phone and specify a recipient for the message. 1. Press and hold . 2. Say “Send Text” followed immediately by the name of a person in your Contacts list and, optionally, the type of number (Mobile1, Home1, etc.) you want to send it to. For example, say “Send Text John Smith Mobile1.
Sprint M540.book Page 104 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press . (The check box on the upper left corner will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.) 5. Press Next (left softkey). 6. To include a subject, scroll to Subject and press . Enter your subject using either the keypad or keyboard and press Next (left softkey) to save and exit. 7. To include a text message, scroll to the Text field and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 105 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM displayed and you are prompted with “Please Choose.” If the list is too long to fit on one screen, the screen displays “Next Menu.” You can say the name of a destination, or say “More Options” to view the next screen. Managing Voice Memos Use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo from the main menu: 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 106 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Playing Voice Memos 1. Select and press Deleting Voice Memos > Tools > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 3. Highlight the desired memo and press . – or – Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. To delete an individual memo: 1. Select and press > Tools > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 107 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM By default, the caption assigned to a voice memo is a sequential file name which consists of the date (Month_Day) followed by the memo number. For example, two memos recorded on February 2, 2008, would be listed as: Feb_02x1 and Feb_02x2. These file names (captions) can be changed. Note: In the case of a Voice Memo recorded from a direct phone conversation, the filename consists of the phone number used during the recording process. 5.
Sprint M540.book Page 108 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2J microSD Card Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter Using the microSD Card ⽧ Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 108) ⽧ microSD Settings (page 111) ⽧ microSD Folders (page 111) ⽧ Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer (page 112) Your phone lets you use a microSDTM card and an adapter to expand the available memory space.
Sprint M540.book Page 109 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Remove the battery cover (located on the back of the phone). 2. Press the Cover Release Latch (1) and then carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone (2). 3. Locate the microSD card slot on the right side of the phone. 4. With the gold contact pins facing downward, carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click indicating the card is securely installed (3).
Sprint M540.book Page 110 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM microSD Icon Indicators Note Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up to 16GB). Using non-recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your phone. The following icons will be displayed on your phone’s display screen when a microSD card is properly inserted into the microSD card slot: This icon will be displayed onscreen when a microSD card is present and properly inserted into the microSD card slot.
Sprint M540.book Page 111 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM microSD Settings microSD Folders Viewing Memory in the microSD Card Displaying Your microSD Folders Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage > Memory Info. > Card. (The used and available memory space will be displayed.) 1. Select Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. and press Format Memory Card. > Tools > Mass Storage > 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 112 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Creating Folders in the microSD Card The following steps allow your phone to create folders for storing files in your microSD card using only the File Manager. 1. Select and press > Tools > Mass Storage > File Manager > Memory Card. 2. Select Options > Create Folder.
Sprint M540.book Page 113 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Turn on the phone. 5. With the microSD inserted, select press and Note . During this connection via the USB port, you will be unable to use your phone to make or receive calls. To remove the connection: Charge Indicator 䊳 When you have finished transferring data, click the USB device icon on your computer’s taskbar, and follow the onscreen instructions to safely unplug the USB cable.
Sprint M540.book Page 114 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To view the file structure on the phone or memory card: 1. Select and press ● Sort – to sort the way the current entries are ● Copy – to copy a file to a different storage ● Move – to move a file to a different storage ● location. Find – to search for a file within the current folder location. listed. > Tools > Mass Storage > File Manager. location. 2. Select Phone or Memory Card. 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 115 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䢇 䢇 DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it into standby mode, while using a mass storage device. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data. While you are connected to the computer, your phone’s screen will display “Phone Off.” You cannot make or receive calls. If you connect a mass storage device to a peripheral device, your device may not work properly. microSD Card 䢇 Section 2J.
Sprint M540.book Page 116 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2K Taking Pictures Camera Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
Sprint M540.book Page 117 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Once you’ve taken your picture, press Options (right Image Saved Zoom softkey) for more options: Send Pic/Video to send the picture to up to 10 contacts at one time. (See page 127 for details.) 䡲 Camera Mode to return to the camera to take additional pictures. 䡲 Upload to upload the picture you just took to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept a data connection.
Sprint M540.book Page 118 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint Picture Mail Web site, you will be prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account and establish a password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail to access and manage your uploaded pictures and albums. 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 119 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM When the phone is in camera mode, press Options (right softkey) to display additional camera options: 䢇 Selftimer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Self-Timer” on page 120 for details.) 䢇 Multi Shot to select an option from the following: 䡲 Series Shot to take multiple shots. (See “Taking Multiple Shots” on page 120.) 䡲 Divided Shot to take up to 16 images that are then combined into a single picture. 䢇 Fun Tools..
Sprint M540.book Page 120 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Setting the Self-Timer Taking Multiple Shots 1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) > Selftimer. 2. Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 Sec or 10 Sec) and press (The default setting is Off.) . 3. Press when you are ready to start the timer. (The timer is displayed on the upper-right portion of the display screen during the self-timer countdown.) 4. Get ready for the picture.
Sprint M540.book Page 121 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using the Zoom 1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) > Multi Shot > Divided Shot. 2. Select one of the following options and press 䡲 off to deactivate the multiple shots option. 䡲 4 to take a series of four pictures that are then 䡲 9 to take a series of nine pictures that are then 䡲 16 to take a series of 16 pictures that are then : combined into one image. combined into one image. combined into one image. 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 122 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Selecting Camera Settings Recording Videos 1. From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) > Settings... 2. Select an option and press : 䡲 Resolution to select a picture’s file size (2M, 1.3M, High, Med, or Low). 䡲 Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). 䡲 Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Shutter 1-4 or Off). 䡲 Status Bar to turn the status bar On (Show) or Off (Hide) when in camera mode.
Sprint M540.book Page 123 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䡲 䢇 Fun Tools.. to select from the following options: 䡲 Color Tones to select a variety of color tones for the picture (None, Monochrome, Sepia, Green, Aqua, or Negative). 䢇 Controls.. to select from the following options: Send Pic/Video to send the video. (See “Sending Sprint Picture Mail” on page 127.) Play to play the video. 䡲 Upload to upload the video to online albums. 䡲 Assign to assign the video as a video ringer or to voice calls.
Sprint M540.book Page 124 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Viewing Your Camcorder’s Status Area Display Brightness Zoom Function Fine 0 Your phone’s picture and video storage area is called My Pictures. There are two types of folders in My Albums: 䢇 Phone (See “In Phone Folder” on page 124.) 䢇 Memory Card (See “Memory Card” on page 126.) 䢇 Online Albums (See “Online Albums” on page 126.
Sprint M540.book Page 125 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM In Phone Folder Options Note If this is the first time you have accessed Sprint Picture Mail, you will be prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account. See “Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account” on page 118. 䢇 Post to Service to upload your file to a third-party online 䢇 Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID, 䢇 Screen Saver, or Incoming/Outgoing Calls. Erase to erase the image or selected images.
Sprint M540.book Page 126 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Memory Card Memory Card Options If you have selected Memory Card as your Auto Save To location, your pictures will be automatically saved to your Memory Card folder. From the Memory Card folder, you can view all the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your In Phone folder, send pictures to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/picturemail), delete images, and access additional picture options.
Sprint M540.book Page 127 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Select and press Online Albums. > Photos > My Albums > 2. Use your navigation key to scroll through and view the pictures. Online Albums Options When you are viewing the Online Albums folder, press Options (right softkey) to display Online Albums options. These options are the same as the “In Phone Folder Options” on page 125. Sending Sprint Picture Mail Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder or Memory Card 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 128 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. To enter additional recipients press Multiple (left softkey) to continue selecting additional entries. 䡲 Press New Addr (right softkey) to manually enter either a wireless phone number or email address and press Continue (left softkey). 5. If you wish to include a subject, scroll to Subj: and press Add (right softkey). Enter your subject and press Next (left softkey) to save and exit. 6.
Sprint M540.book Page 129 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Highlight a picture or video you wish to send and Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. 1. Select , highlight Send Message > Mail to access the Messaging menu. > Picture – or – and press 6. To complete and send the message, follow steps 5–9 in “Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder or Memory Card” on page 127.
Sprint M540.book Page 130 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM bubbles and cartoon effects, and use other features to transform your pictures. To access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site: 1. From your computer’s Internet connection, go to www.sprint.com/picturemail. 2. Enter your phone number and Sprint Picture Mail password to register. (See “Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account” on page 118.
Sprint M540.book Page 131 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Downloading Your Online Pictures Sending Online Sprint Picture Mail From your online Sprint Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail, you can select pictures to download to either your In Phone or Memory Card locations. To send pictures using the online Address Book: 1. From the online pictures display, place a check 3. Select a recipient or recipients from your Online Address Book. .
Sprint M540.book Page 132 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To place files into an existing album: 1. Navigate the Other Options section of the Media tab (located at the lower right of the page). 2. Click the Move/Copy Media link. 3. Select the source of the files. 4. Place a check mark on each image you wish to add to your Album. 5. Select whether you would like to Copy or Move the selected images. 6. Select either an existing Album or Create New Album and click OK.
Sprint M540.book Page 133 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䡲 Assign to assign the pictures to be used as a: ● Picture ID to be displayed when a particular Caller ID assignment is met for an incoming call. ● Screen Saver to be used by the screen saver application. ● Incoming/Outgoing Calls to be displayed during the notification of an incoming call. 䡲 Save to copy the selected picture to the Saved to Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on page 124.
Sprint M540.book Page 134 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Printing Pictures Using PictBridge 6. Highlight Copies and select the number of copies Your phone is PictBridge compatible, allowing you to print directly from your phone without connecting to a computer. Simply connect your phone to a PictBridgeenabled printer and enjoy printing your photos. 7. Highlight Type to select a print type option: To print directly from your phone: Note to print. 䡲 Standard prints the standard image.
Sprint M540.book Page 135 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Order Prints Settings and Info This menu allows you to order prints from third party vendors by uploading images saved on your phone. Images saved at the highest quality and resolution settings produce the best prints. This menu allows you to configure where pictures are saved, view your account information, or set the view between portrait or landscape mode. and press > Photos > Order Prints. 2. Select an onscreen option and press 䡲 .
Sprint M540.book Page 136 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 2L Turning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices.
Sprint M540.book Page 137 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Bluetooth is hidden. Bluetooth is visible (active and enabled). Bluetooth is visible and connected to a device or transferring data. Bluetooth is active and connected to a stereo Bluetooth Headset.
Sprint M540.book Page 138 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To access the Trusted Devices list: 䊳 䢇 Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth > Trusted Devices or Pair with Hands Free. 䡲 This displays your phone’s current list of external trusted Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth Profiles 䢇 All of the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profiles. You can use different profiles for specific Bluetooth functions.
Sprint M540.book Page 139 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䢇 䢇 A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile – This profile allows you to transmit high quality stereo music from your phone to other compatible accessories including Bluetooth stereo headsets. AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile – This profile enables your phone to remotely control compatible accessories including Bluetooth stereo headsets. You can play, pause, stop, forward, reverse, fast forward, or rewind from a headset.
Sprint M540.book Page 140 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: 1. Select and press > Tools > Bluetooth > Add a New.... 2. Select a device category and press . (Your phone will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.) 䡲 Select from: Headset/Car Kits, All, Phone, PC, or Printer. . Select Info (right softkey) to obtain more information about the device prior to pairing. 3. Select a device and press 4. Enter the passkey and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 141 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth > Voice Routing Incoming. 2. Select an incoming routing option and press . 䡲 Hands-Free allows you to answer the incoming call only from the paired Bluetooth device if it is paired and active. 䡲 Phone allows you to answer the incoming call only from the phone, even if there is an actively paired hands-free Bluetooth device.
Sprint M540.book Page 142 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM FTP Contents Folder You can send and receive files between your phone and a Bluetooth-enabled computer using the FTP transfer protocol. The destination folder on your phone must first be set up to exchange data via FTP. To assign a folder for FTP transfers: 1. Select and press > Settings > Bluetooth > Exchange Folders. . You can send data saved on your device to another Bluetooth device.
Sprint M540.book Page 143 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To send pictures via Bluetooth: and press > Photos > My Albums. Bluetooth 1. Select 2. Select a picture by highlighting it and then pressing . 3. Press Options (right softkey) > Send > via Bluetooth > Yes. (The phone begins searching for available Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth-capable phones will appear in the list with an adjacent phone icon.) 4. From the list of Found Devices, select the Bluetooth device and press . 5.
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Sprint M540.book Page 146 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 3A Voicemail Sprint Service Features: The Basics 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, you will want to set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. ⽧ Voicemail (page 146) ⽧ Text Messaging (SMS) (page 150) ⽧ SMS Voice Messaging (page 152) 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 147 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To display your Missed Log: 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.) Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: 䢇 By displaying a message on the screen. 䢇 By sounding the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By the LED blinking red.
Sprint M540.book Page 148 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using Another Phone to Access Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. 1. Dial your wireless phone number. Using One-Touch Message Access Tip 䊳 Press and hold voicemail box.) .
Sprint M540.book Page 149 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Voicemail Key Guide Using Expert Mode Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward 1. Press and hold to access your voicemail.
Sprint M540.book Page 150 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Text Messaging (SMS) Composing Text Messages 1. Select With Text Messaging, you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen. In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy.
Sprint M540.book Page 151 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM entering recipients. (You may include up to 10 recipients per message.) 4. Enter a message or use the preset messages or emoticons (smileys). 䡲 To type a message, use either your keypad or keyboard to enter your message. (See “Entering Text in Portrait Mode” on page 33 or “Entering Text in Landscape Mode” on page 39.) 䡲 Use the Options (right softkey) to select a Text Mode (such as T9(English) or Emoticons).
Sprint M540.book Page 152 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To use a smiley or emoticon, press the right softkey, select Text Mode > Emoticons, press the number that corresponds to your selected icon and press . 䡲 You may select additional messaging options by pressing Options [right softkey] to Set Callback # or Mark as Urgent. 䡲 3. Press Send (left softkey) to deliver your message. Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever.
Sprint M540.book Page 153 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM activation confirmation screen is displayed.) Composing SMS Voice Messages 1. Select Note If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an alert message. If you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be downloaded to your phone. Playing an SMS Voice Message 1. Select and press > Messages > VoiceSMS. 䡲 indicates an unplayed SMS Voice message.
Sprint M540.book Page 154 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Start recording after the beep. (You can record up to two minutes.) 5. To finish recording, press Done (left softkey). 6. Press Send (left softkey) to send the voice message. 7. Enter a name to identify yourself and press Done (left softkey) to send the voice message. Accessing SMS Voice Messages 䊳 When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.
Sprint M540.book Page 155 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 䊳 Press .
Sprint M540.book Page 156 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 5. When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off.
Sprint M540.book Page 157 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 3B Data Applications Web and Data Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please visit us online at www.sprint.com.
Sprint M540.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Sprint M540.book Page 159 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Launching a Data Connection Select > Home and press . Note – or – > Web. (Your data Select and press connection starts and the home page is displayed.) The Data Services Home Page If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 159), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web. While connecting, an animation and a “Connecting” message may be displayed.
Sprint M540.book Page 160 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To change your Net Guard settings: 䊳 Select and press > Settings > More... > Data > Net Guard. 䡲 䡲 Select On to activate the Net Guard. Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard. Note When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once as long as you have not turned the phone off and on. Your data connection is dormant (no data is being sent or received).
Sprint M540.book Page 161 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM To use softkeys: Portrait Mode Left Softkey 䊳 Right Softkey Press a softkey. (If an additional pop-up menu is displayed when you press the softkey, select the menu items using your keypad [if they’re numbered], or by highlighting the option and pressing .) 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.
Sprint M540.book Page 162 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Selecting Going Back Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To go back one page: 䊳 Press the key on your phone. To select onscreen items: 䊳 Use the navigation key to highlight an item, and then press the left softkey (or press ). Tip You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.
Sprint M540.book Page 163 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Accessing Messaging 3. Follow the setup wizard instructions to enter the You can send and receive email messages, instant messages, and text messages and participate in Web-based chat rooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint National Network. 4.
Sprint M540.book Page 164 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Select Add Account and press . 4. Follow the procedures outlined in “Getting Started With Email” on page 163. Note Mail Push allows your phone to automatically retrieve new email messages without having to select the Send/Receive option. When Mail Push is enabled, you will receive an onscreen notice of new email messages. These notices may be charged as Text Messages. Please consult your service plan for details.
Sprint M540.book Page 165 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Data services also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant MessengerTM, MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. 1. Select > Send Message > IM. – or – Select compose, and send messages and manage your IM account. Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Data services gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone. 1. Select and press > Messages > IM. 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 166 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Downloading Content To access the download menus from the Web browser: 1. From the home page, select Downloads. With data services, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Services content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Services content are outlined below. Accessing the Download Menus 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 167 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press . 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.
Sprint M540.book Page 168 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM My Content Manager is a storage area on the Sprint National Network that allows you to store all your Premium Services downloadable files. The files remain within the 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.
Sprint M540.book Page 169 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using Google Search 1. Select With Web access on your phone, you can browse fullcolor 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.
Sprint M540.book Page 170 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Opening the Browser Menu 䢇 The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. 䢇 To open the browser menu: 䊳 Press Menu (right softkey). (The browser menu will be displayed.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home. Returns the browser to the home page. 䢇 Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page (after having used the key). 䢇 Mark this page.
Sprint M540.book Page 171 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Creating a Bookmark Accessing a Bookmark 1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. menu. 1. Go to the Web page you want to mark. 2. Select My Bookmarks and press 2. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser 3. Select the desired bookmark and press menu. 3. Select Mark this page and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 172 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 4. Use either your keypad or keyboard to enter the Deleting a Bookmark 1. Press Menu (right softkey) to open the browser menu. URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press . 5. Press 2. Select My Bookmarks. 3. Select a bookmark and press Options (right softkey) Note again to go to the Web site. Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone. > Delete. (A confirmation will be displayed.) 4. Press Delete (left softkey) to remove the bookmark.
Sprint M540.book Page 173 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM How will I know when my phone is ready for data service? Your user name (for example, bsmith01@sprintpcs.com) will be displayed when you access Main Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
Sprint M540.book Page 174 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 3C TV Entertainment: TV and Music Your Sprint TV Channel Options ⽧ TV (page 174) ⽧ Music - Sprint Music Store (page 177) ⽧ Streaming Music (page 182) Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and to view video clips right from your phone’s display. Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your favorite shows – anywhere on the Sprint National Network.
Sprint M540.book Page 175 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Playing a Video Clip and press > Entertainment > TV. Depending on your settings, you may be asked to accept a data connection. 2. Select Sprint TV, Sprint Radio, Sprint Movies, or Premium Channels to display channel options. 3. Use your navigation key and press to select a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category.
Sprint M540.book Page 176 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 2. How long are the clips? Will I know the estimated time it will take to play the clip prior to accessing it? Once you have selected a channel, you will see a listing of the available clips, with each clip’s length displayed after the clip’s title. In general, a clip’s duration will depend on the story or content being provided, and can be fairly short or as long as a few minutes. 3.
Sprint M540.book Page 177 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM headset jack, can I close the phone while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone’s headset jack, the phone automatically goes into “headset mode,” allowing you to close the phone and continue playing the clip. (Likewise, if your phone is in “headset mode,” a phone call will not disconnect when you close the phone.) 10.
Sprint M540.book Page 178 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. After you have entered your password, highlight Create New Account and press . 4. Use your keypad and navigation key to explore the store. 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. 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 179 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 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. Accessing the Music Player 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select the Player tab (default tab). The player can also be accessed by pressing Options (right softkey) > Go to Player. 䡲 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 180 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 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. 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 181 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 1. From the Player tab select All My Music, select a song, and press to play the selected song. 2. Press to exit the Music Store application without closing it and launch the popup menu, where you can choose from the following options: Resume, Exit, App.Manager, and Send to Background. 䡲 If is pressed while the song is still playing, the display screen will reactivate the song’s playback screen. 3. Select App.
Sprint M540.book Page 182 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Also, in some situations, the camera or camcorder may have limited functionality or become unavailable. For example, if you were currently playing music (via the Music Store), or playing a game in the background, and then wanted take a photo, the phone may prompt you with a “CPU Low, Kill the Application” dialog. This indicates that the current phone resources are stretched and one of the current applications should be terminated before continuing.
Sprint M540.book Page 183 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Select TV and Music 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. Section 3C.
Sprint M540.book Page 184 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 3D Sprint Navigation GPS Navigation Before You Begin ⽧ Sprint Navigation (page 184) Sprint Navigation requires that your device’s Location setting is activated. Location is set to On by default.
Sprint M540.book Page 185 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Using Sprint Navigation Before you can fully take advantage of the navigation feature, you must first properly register your device. 1. Select > Drive To and press . – or – Select and press and press . > Maps > Sprint Navigation 2. Select each of the onscreen registration fields and use either the keypad or keyboard to enter the required information. 䡲 First Name, Last Name, and Email.
Sprint M540.book Page 186 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM City: used when you do not know a physical address but would like driving directions to a city. ● Businesses: locations based on business categories. ● Airports: local airports based on current GPS location. 䡲 Search lets you search for locations based on Name, Category, or Location. ● Categories include options such as Food/Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Parking Lots, Hotels & Motels, and Movie Theaters.
Sprint M540.book Page 187 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 䡲 . Type It requires that you enter the physical address 6. Press to begin the navigation session. 7. Follow both the onscreen and audio directions. using either the keypad or keyboard. 䡲 Speak It to place a call to the TeleNav™ operator where you will speak the desired address. This is similar to calling 411 for directory assistance. (A fee may be incurred.) Magnification Destination Address 4.
Sprint M540.book Page 188 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Once you have entered your desired location and your phone has begun providing you with driving directions, you can alter the information being displayed by using one of three other driving options, press View (right softkey): Route Summary, Traffic Summary, Map Summary, and Search Along. To review real-time traffic information along your route: 1. Select > Drive To and press . 1. Select > Drive To and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 189 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM . This allows you to then search for a location based on a name, location, or category such as Food/Coffee, etc. 䡲 See “Using a Local Business Category” on page 189. Using a Local Business Category The Rant™ can also cross-reference your current location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Hospitals, etc. 1. Select > Drive To and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 190 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Sort by Distance: sorts a list of matching results by placing the closest location (to your present position) at the top and farthest location at the bottom. 䡲 Sort by Rating: sorts the results by their overall consumer satisfaction rating (indicated by a set of star icons to the left of the entry). The best rated location (5 stars) is placed at the top of the list. The rating is from No stars to 5 stars.
Sprint M540.book Page 191 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 3. Select a category from the Share Address page, 1. Select > Drive To > Recent Places and press . – or – Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation > Drive To > Recent Places. 2. Select an entry from the list and press Options (right softkey) > Save to Favorites and press . 3. Enter a label for the newly stored location. 4. Select the Save field and press .
Sprint M540.book Page 192 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 6. Select Done (right softkey) to store the recipients and return to Share Address page. 7. Select Send Now and press to complete the delivery process. Configuring Your Navigation Preferences 䊳 Select press > Share & More > Preferences and . – or – 1. Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation > Share & More > Preferences. 192 Section 3D. GPS Navigation 2.
Sprint M540.book Page 193 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Launching the Product Tour 䊳 Select press > Share & More > Product Tour and . – or – 䊳 Select and press > Maps > Sprint Navigation > Share & More > Product Tour. GPS Navigation Backlight: allows you to configure the Backlight setting between Always On, On At Turns, or Device Settings. 䡲 Audio Options: allows you to choose whether the street names are announced during your navigation.
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Sprint M540.book Page 196 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 4A General Precautions Important Safety Information There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䢇 To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion of your phone where the internal antenna is located while using the phone. 䢇 Speak directly into the mouthpiece. 䢇 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
Sprint M540.book Page 197 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider for details.
Sprint M540.book Page 198 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks.
Sprint M540.book Page 199 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Sprint M540.book Page 200 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Caring for the Battery 䢇 Protecting Your Battery 䢇 The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䢇 Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards.
Sprint M540.book Page 201 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode. Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.
Sprint M540.book Page 202 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the Rant™ are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.70 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.901 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.
Sprint M540.book Page 203 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Owner’s Record User Guide Proprietary Notice The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future.
Sprint M540.book Page 204 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? ⽧ Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 204) 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.
What is Not Covered? What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser.
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NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND 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.
Sprint M540.book Page 208 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:38 PM 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) ©2009 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval.
Index Numerics 2sec Pause 30 A Abbreviated Dialing 31, 66 Activation 3 Airplane Mode 62 Alarm 95 Alert Notification 55 Alpha 33 Answering Calls 24 Applications 15 Applications, Downloading 157 Automatic Speech Recognition 99–105 B Backlight 56 Battery 17–20 Capacity 17 Charging 19 Disposal 200 Installing 18 Bluetooth 136–143 FTP File Exchange 142 Pairing 139 PC Pairing 140 Profiles 138 Sending Data 142 Settings 137 Trusted Devices 138 C Calculator 97 Calendar 91–94 Adding Events 91 Editing Events 93 Erasin
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Resetting Your Picture Account 72 Restrict Incoming Voice Calls 69 Outgoing Voice Calls 69 Ringer Types 52 Messages 53 Picture Mail 53 Roaming 53 Scheduled Events 53 Text Message 53 Voice Calls 52 Voicemail 53 Ringers 15 Assigning to Contacts 88 Buying and Downloading 52 Get New Ringers 52 Roaming 74–77 PictBridge Printing 134 Picture Account Resetting 72 Pictures - See also Camera 116 Sending 127 Storing Pictures 124 Taking 116 Plus Code Dialing 31 PowerSave Mode 57 Preferred Roaming List 98 Prepend 31 Pr
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