User's Manual

2B. Settings 33
Settings
Location Settings
Your device 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.
To enable your device’s Location setting feature:
1. Press > and tap Settings > Location >
Location setting.
2. Read the Location disclaimer and then tap ON.
3. Press .
When you turn the Location setting feature on, the
device displays the icon on the status bar. When
you turn Location setting off, the device displays the
icon.
Messaging Settings
Your device’s advanced messaging capabilities let you
send and receive many different kinds of text
messages. (For more information, see “Accessing
Email Messages” on page 144.)
Messaging settings allow you to decide how you would
like to be notified of new messages and create your
own preset messages.
Setting Message Notification
When you receive a message, your device notifies you
by displaying an icon on your display screen. You can
also choose to vibrate the device and have the screen
flash when you receive a message.
To display a notification and vibrate the device when you
receive a message:
1. Press and tap > Messages.
2. Press and then tap Settings > Notifications.
3. Select the Play notification sound and Vibrate check
boxes.
Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect
your position using GPS technology, making some
Sprint applications and services easier to use. No
application or service may use your location without
your request or permission.
Note: Tap Notification sound to choose a notification sound.