Welcome to Sprint Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice and flexibility to do whatever you want, just about whenever you want. This powerful combination brings you access to more products, more services, and more of what you need, to do more of what you want.
The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information. You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page.
It’s easy to check right from your phone! Dial You’ll hear a summary of your service plan minutes and the minutes remaining in your current billing cycle, along with your phone’s individual usage if you’re on a shared plan. You’ll also hear a summary of your account balance and your most recent payment information.
1: Customer Solutions 2: Dir. Assistance 3: Account Info. 4: Sprint Operator 5: Voice Command 6: M ANAGE ONTACTS 1: Add Distribution List 2: View Distribution Lists 3: Add New Group 4: View Groups 5: Delete All Contacts 6: Memory Status MESSAGING 1: S ESSAGE...
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2: Saved to Phone 3. External Memory 5: O NLINE LBUMS 1: View Albums 2: Upload Pictures 3: Upload Videos 6: A CCOUNT NFORMATION 7: M EMORY ANAGER 8: S ETTINGS 1: Storage Location 2: Status Bar Display 3: Auto Erase After Upload...
MY CONTENT 1: G AMES 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 2: R INGERS 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 3: S CREEN AVERS 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 4: A PPLICATIONS 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 5: IM &...
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1: Navigation Tones 2: Tone Length 2: D ISPLAY 1: Screensaver 2: Foregrounds 1: Clock Type 2: Navigation Key Display 3: Greeting Banner 3: Backlight Control 4: Menu Style 5: Assign Keys 1: Up 2: Down 3: Left 4: Right...
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9: Voice Guide 1: Main Menu 2: Settings 3: Contacts 4: Digits 10:Text Input 1: Personal Dictionary 2: Word Completion 3: Auto Space 9: P HONE 1: My Phone # 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced 5: Update Phone SW...
Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint Account Passwords Getting Help 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 wireless service.
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or phone number, or try entering 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Setting Up Your Voicemail Unanswered phone calls are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you may want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com...
Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). View and pay your bill. Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories. Shop for the latest phones. View other Sprint service plans and options.
You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you are billed for airtime. To call Sprint 411:...
Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
Your Phone Front View of Your Phone 6. Camera Lens 1. Volume Keys 5. Camera 040129o 2. Smart Key 4. External Display 3. Connector Section 2A: Phone Basics...
Smart Key anticipates the next action you are likely to perform. For example, when you highlight a menu item, you can press the Smart Key to select it. You can also use the Smart Key to make and end calls, or navigate menus.
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Power / End ends a call. Press and hold for two seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies some of the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a complete list your phone’s icons and descriptions, press Settings >...
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Vibrate and Ring. indicates your phone is set to Ring Only. indicates your phone is set to Vibrate Only. indicates your phone’s ringer is off. indicates your phone is set neither to ring nor to vibrate. Section 2A: Phone Basics...
(page 103). Contacts allows you to store up to 1000 entries, with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 83). The built-in Calendar offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 96).
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Data Roam Guard will alert you when you are roaming and using your browser or other online applications, giving you the option to continue using those applications while in the roaming area (page 77). You can pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone to other Bluetooth devices, including headsets and handsfree devices.
Accessories Your phone comes with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery, a charger, and a microSD card and adapter. Various accessories are available for use with your MOTORAZR V3m phone, including a higher capacity battery (with a larger battery door), cases, vehicle power chargers, data cables, hands-free accessories, and more.
To turn your phone on: Press and hold for approximately two seconds. As your phone connects to the network, you see a connecting message. Your phone may require you to enter identifying information to use it or to access specific features. See “Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature”...
210 minutes of continuous talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are just a few minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an alert and then powers down.
1% of their charge per day. Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Make sure the phone is powered off. Press and hold the door release latch found on the top the phone. Allow the battery door to pop open. Section 2A: Phone Basics...
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Insert the top of the battery into the battery area. Be sure the gold-colored areas on the battery are touching the battery contacts on the phone. Press the battery down to secure it. Replace the battery door and press it gently until you hear a click.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off, and you will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper- right corner of your phone’s display screen.
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Using the Charger To use the charger provided with your phone: Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Plug the other end of the charger into the accessory connector. Your display screen lets you know the battery is charging. Both the battery icon and a text message show the charging status.
The navigation keys on your phone allow you to 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. For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your Phone’s Menu”...
> Contacts > My Phone #. Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number, and press To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Attach Number adds a telephone number from your Contacts or Call History to the numbers you are entering. If you press Send MSG (left softkey), you can send a message to the number you just entered. Section 2A: Phone Basics...
Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by pressing any key or by opening the phone when it is closed. See “Call Answer Mode” on page 58 for more information. Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings or vibrates.
Tip: You can also view missed calls from Call History. Press > Call History > Missed Calls . To view details about a specific call, highlight the call and then press Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial...
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Select Options (right softkey) to display the options menu. Highlight Exit Emergency and press Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit only from the options menu. To select Emergency mode options: Press to end a 911 call.
Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. IMPORTANT Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
Press it again to Unmute the phone. End-of-Call Options After ending a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. Press Save (left softkey) to add the number to your Contacts (page 34).
, and then press Save (left softkey). 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. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.
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Select Save (left softkey) to save the number in your Contacts. Note When dialing a number with a hard pause, select Yes (left softkey) to send the next set of numbers. Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location.
Abbreviated Dialing You can set up your phone to make calls using just the last four digits of the number. Your phone automatically prepends the first digits (for example, the area code and prefix). You must enable Abbreviated Dialing and define the first digits before you can use this feature.
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 900 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory. With this feature, you can speed dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9, two key presses for locations 10-99, three key presses for locations 100-999, and four key presses for location 1000.
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint Picture Mail or SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode:...
Entering Characters Using Word English Text Input Word English Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. Word English Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.)
Adding a Word to the Word English Database If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when you are using Word English Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the Word English Text Input database: Select the Multi-Tap character input mode.
Phone Setup Options Using the available menu options, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.
To select a ringer type for voice calls: Select > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Voice Calls. Select Call with ID or Call without ID. (The list of preprogrammed ringers will be displayed.) Use your navigation keys to scroll through the available ringers.
Listen. Press Assign (left softkey). Tip: If you want to hear a unique ringer whenever you are roaming, you can press > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer and choose Distinct . For information about roaming, see “Understanding Roaming”...
Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been lost, or when you connect to the network. To enable or disable alert sounds: Select >...
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 12 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting, or you may enter your own custom greeting.
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display screen’s menu style: Press > Settings > Display > Menu Style. Select Grid Menu, List Menu, or Tab Menu, and then press Grid Menu shows the main menu as icons only.
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(12 or 24 hour) and the date formats. Incoming Calls Allows you to assign different images to calls with and without an ID. Note: Some display settings, such as Screensaver , affect both the internal and external display screens. Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your express permission.
“Using SMS Voice Messaging” on page 169 for more information.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages and what callback number to include with your message. Your phone can automatically adding a custom signature to each message.
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Auto-Signing for Text Messages You can choose to have your phone automatically add your name to each text message or a custom signature created by you to reflect your personality. To add a signature to each sent message: Select > Messaging > Settings > Text Messaging.
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Your phone is programmed with 15 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Let’s get lunch” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list.
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Press > Messaging > Settings > Voice SMS. Highlight From Name and then press Use your key pad to enter the name you want to attach to your SMS Voice messages. Press Save (left softkey). Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Calendar, Voice Records, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
TTY Use With Sprint Service A TTY (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.
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(PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this.
Go to > Settings > Display > Foregrounds > Navigation Key Display and select Hide or Show. If you choose to hide the shortcuts, you can still use them by pressing the appropriate navigation key. Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone.
(Auto-Answer picks up calls even if you are not present.) Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press >...
Voice Guide You can enable your phone to read aloud the main menu, your Settings submenu, your Contacts entries, and the digits you are entering. To set your Voice Guide options: Press > Settings > Others > Voice Guide. To select a read out option, highlight the field, and select Enable.
Erasing Data Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint Power Vision By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature 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 65.) To lock your phone: Select >...
You can determine whether your phone activates KeyGuard or not, and how long the phone waits after you last use your phone before activating KeyGuard. To enable or disable KeyGuard: Press >...
You can save up to three special numbers. These numbers are stored separately from your Contacts entries, and the same numbers may appear in both your Contacts and your Special Numbers.
Limiting Use of Your Phone Limiting use of your phone protects specific parts of your phone from unauthorized use. You determine what is off-limits to other users. For example, you can set limitations before you loan your phone to someone, then remove the limitations when you get your phone back.
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Limiting Web Access To limit access to the Web: Press > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Limit Use > Lock Vision. Choose one of the following options and press Unlock clears all limitations.
Limiting Outgoing Calls To limit outgoing calls: Press > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Limit Use > Restrict Outgoing Calls. Choose one of the following options and press All stops all outgoing calls.
Erasing Data You can use your phone’s Security menu to erase all entries in your Contacts or all items you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads or Contacts entries: Press > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Contacts or Erase My Content.
Enabling and Disabling Sprint Power Vision Services You can disable Sprint Power Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint Power Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint Power Vision services.
Update Vision Profile Your data profile manages your user name and login information and allows you to connect to the Sprint Power Vision Network. It may be necessary to update your profile to maintain peak efficiency. To update your profile: Press >...
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Using Call Guard Using Data Roam Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint National Network. Your new MOTORAZR V3m by Motorola works anywhere on the Sprint National Network and allows you to roam other networks where we’ve...
Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint National Network and enter an area where roaming is available, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.
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To check your voicemail while roaming: Dial 1 + area code + your phone number. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings to control your roaming experience.
Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled. If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls. To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:...
Your phone can also be set to play a distinct sound when a roaming call comes in. To set a distinct ringer when Call Guard is on: Press M > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer. Highlight Distinct and press M.
Viewing History Call History Options Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Section 2E: Managing Call History...
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call 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.
This option only appears when the caller is listed in Contacts. Save to save the number if it is not in your Contacts or to edit an already existing Contacts entry. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 81.) Delete to erase the call from Call History.
Save (left softkey). Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
— or — Press Options (right softkey) and then select Save to save the amended number to your Contacts. Erasing Call History You can erase individual Call History lists or all of them at one time. To erase Call History: Select >...
Creating a Contacts Entry Managing Your Contacts Dialing Sprint Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features. This section explains how to use your phone’s Contacts and helps you make the most of...
For example, if you create 200 entries, each with three numbers for a total of 600 numbers, you only have space remaining for 400 entries with one number (or electronic address) each.
A ringer — You can assign a specific ringer to each entry. This is the sound your phone makes when you receive a call from any of the phone numbers stored in the entry. A memo — You can write a short note to yourself regarding the entry.
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers by their assigned speed dial numbers: Press > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Scroll to an entry using your navigation keys. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. To display an entry's phone number, highlight the speed dial number.
See “Changing Speed Dial Numbers” on page 88. With an entry displayed, scroll left or right to view additional options. Tabs at the top of the display keep track of your position. If you want, you can add a picture, a special ringer, additional phone numbers, an email address or a Web address.
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Assigning a Ringer or Picture to an Entry You can assign a ringer to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ring. (See “Ringer Types” on page 43.) When you assign a picture to an entry, your phone displays it whenever you receive calls from that number.
Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Names” on page 85.) Press Options (right softkey), select Edit Contact. Use your navigation keys to scroll right to the tab with the Add Picture and Assign Ringer options. Select Add Picture or Assign Ringer.
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Assigning a Memo You can write a short note to yourself and attach it to a Contacts entry. To assign a Memo to an entry: Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Names” on page 85.) Press Options (right softkey), select Edit Contact, and...
> Contacts > Manage Contacts > Add New Group. Enter the name of the new Group. Highlight Add Members and press Highlight each entry you want to add to this Group and press after each selection. A checkmark appears next to each selected entry.
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Working With Distribution Lists A Distribution List is a group of entries that you can send messages to — including SMS Text Messages, Picture Mail, and SMS Voice Messages. You can send the message to all the members on the list at the same time.
> Contacts > Manage Contacts > Delete All Contacts. Select Yes (left softkey). Viewing Memory Status To view how much memory you currently have available for new entries: Press > Contacts > Manage Contacts > Memory Status. Section 2F: Using Contacts...
Select Customer Solutions, Dir. Assistance, Account Info., Sprint Operator, or Voice Command. Press to place the call. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Customer Solutions — Dir. Assistance — Account Info. —...
Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your appointments, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.
Using your navigation keys, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event. Tip: To quickly go to a date, press Options (right softkey) and select Go To Date . Press Options (right softkey) and select Add.
By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press To view additional options, press the appropriate softkey.
To display the details of an event listed in the schedule, highlight it and press Changing to Weekly View To go to the Weekly Calendar view: Press > Tools > Calendar. Press Options (right softkey). Select Weekly. Going to Today’s Date To go to today’s date:...
Press > Tools > Calendar > Options > Erase Old. Select the option to erase events older than Older than 1 day, Older than 1 Week, Older than 1 Month, or Older than 1 Year. Erasing All Events To delete all scheduled events: Press >...
To use the alarm clock: Press > Tools > Alarm Clock. Select Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, Alarm 4, or Alarm 5, and press To enable the alarm, verify that On is checked. Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the time field...
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press > Tools > Calculator. Enter numbers using your keypad. Press the navigation keys to enter operators (+ ÷ - ×) as indicated in the display. Press to enter a decimal. Press to make the number to the left of the cursor positive or negative.
Your phone’s voice-recognition software lets you place calls and perform quick tasks using just your voice and Voice Records allows you to make recordings right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions for using Voice Recognition and voice records.
For example, say “Call John Mobile.” The phone dials the number stored for the entry “John,” labeled “Mobile.” If a name has only one number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only.
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If the name or number is not in Contacts, your phone tells you it cannot find a match. Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) To call a number that is not stored in your Contacts: Press Smart Key. (Your phone displays the Say a command screen.)
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Use your keypad to enter the message and then press Send (left softkey). (See “Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 167.) If you do not specify the type of number and there are multiple numbers for the name, Voice Recognition chooses the mobile number by default.
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Work.” Use your keypad to enter the message and then press Send (left softkey). If you do not specify the type of number and there are multiple numbers for the name, Voice Recognition chooses the mobile number by default. If you say Send Picture without specifying a recipient or a number, your phone prompts you for this information.
In these cases, it displays a Choice List and prompts you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes,” or to hear the next choice, say “No.” You can also select the correct choice using your keypad.
The adaptation process takes about three minutes. After using Adapt Digits, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note:...
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OK. You will then be prompted to rerecord the sequence. Note: To reset Digit Dial to its factory settings, press Smart Key , then press Settings (left softkey). Select Digit Dialing > Reset Digits . Customizing Audio Prompts You can customize the way your phone reads prompts to you.
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To turn on or off all the audio prompts, select Prompts and then select On or Off. — or — To turn on or off the playback of digits spoken by you, select Digits and then select On or Off. — or —...
Say Lookup and then the name of the entry. (Your phone displays the Contacts entry.) Note: If you say only “Lookup,” your phone asks for the name and displays a Contacts entry list. Using Go To <App> You can open an application or access a menu by saying “Go To”...
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Say Check. (Your phone displays a list of valid status indicators and prompts you to choose one.) —or— Say Check and then the name of the item you want to check. You can check the following: Status — plays back and displays battery, signal, and network status information.
Press Record (left softkey) and begin recording after the prompt. To end the recording, press Done (left softkey). If you want to review the recording, press Yes (left softkey). To record a conversation during a phone call: Make or answer the call.
To make finding Voice Records easier, select Sort By ( Name , Date , Size , or Type ). You can choose Play All (to play all the Voice Records) or Select Multiple (to play a several Voice Records consecutively).
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Using Other Voice Record Options You can also rename your Voice Records, use them as ringers, or delete them. To rename, set as ringer, or delete a Voice Record: Press > Tools > Voice Records. Press Options (right softkey), select Voice Records List, and...
Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter Working With the microSD Card Your phone allows you to use a microSD card and an adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to quickly and easily exchange images, music, and voice data between SD-compatible devices.
Your phone comes bundled with a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. You can purchase additional microSD cards with up to 1 GB in memory capacity. It allows you to easily store images, videos, music, and voice data in your phone.
Replace the battery and the back cover. Note: DO NOT remove your memory card while your phone is using it or writing files on it. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data. Section 2I: Using the microSD Card...
SD memory cards differ in size from microSD cards, their corresponding card slots differ as well. The microSD adapter is sized to fit in a regular-size card slot. To fit a microSD card into a regular-size card slot, insert the microSD card in the adapter.
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Transfer the files from the microSD Card to the PC. To transfer files from your PC to the microSD card, select the files you want to add to the card and drag them to the appropriate folder display on your PC. Consult your operating system documentation for further details.
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Placing Music Files on the microSD to Play on Your Phone You can transfer music files stored on your SD-compatible PC to your microSD card by using the microSD adapter and then play these files on your phone. These files must be in MP3 or M4A (ACC) format. Note:...
To play the music files you placed in the “Music” folder on the microSD card: Access the Sprint Music Store. If the music files are compatible with your phone, you can play them like music files you have purchased and downloaded from the Sprint Music Store.
Using Sprint Picture Mail Your phone’s built-in camera and camcorder give you the ability to take full-color digital pictures and videos. You can use your phone to share your pictures and videos with others. It’s fun and easy to do.
It features an 8X zoom to let you take close-up pictures. The easy-to-use camera viewfinder makes it easy to frame your pictures. After you take the picture, you can use your phone’s many storage and messaging options as well as the fun editing tools.
Zoom to get closer or farther away from an object when you take a picture. You can adjust the zoom from 1X to 8X. (See page 127.) Hide Icon Bars to remove your camera’s indicators from the viewfinder.
To begin the Self Timer: From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) and then select Self Timer. Highlight the time delay you want to use (2, 5, 10, or 15 Seconds) and press . (The viewfinder displays the Self Timer countdown.) Get ready for the picture.
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While the Self Timer is active, all keys are disabled except and Capture (right softkey). Using the Zoom This feature allows you to get closer to or farther away from an object when you take its picture. You can adjust the zoom from 1X to 8X.
You can store your pictures in My Pictures, your Sprint Online Album, and your microSD card. In My Pictures, you have the choice of storing your pictures to the camera or to the phone. Your Sprint Online Album is your designated storage space on the Sprint Picture Mail Web site.
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Slide Show to display the pictures in letterbox and play a slide show. Sort By to set order of the pictures by Date, Size or Name. Take Picture to activate Camera mode. Details/Edit to change the selected picture by doing one or...
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Picture Info to display the date and time the picture was last modified, the caption, and the file size. Set As to use the picture as a screensaver, an identifier for calls with or without ID, and as a Picture ID for Contacts entries.
You can shoot videos up to 30 seconds long. The camcorder also features an 8X zoom to let you take close-up videos. After you shoot the video, you can use your phone’s many storage and messaging options as well as the fun editing tools.
Upload to Albums to upload the video you just shot to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site ( www.sprint.com/picturemail Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept a data connection. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed your Sprint Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create a password.
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White Balance to adjust your camcorder to these lighting environments — Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, or Manual. Review Videos opens My Videos. Camera Mode to activate the camera. Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera...
Storing Your Videos You can store your pictures in My Videos, your Sprint Online Album, and your microSD card. In My Videos, you have the choice of storing your pictures to the camcorder or to the phone. Your Sprint Online Album is your designated storage space on the Sprint Picture Mail Web site.
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Card” on page 136. Play All to view all the videos in sequence. Take Video to return to Camcorder mode. Details / Edit to change your video by doing one or more of the following: Rotate to change the orientation of the selected video.
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Playing Video Clips Stored in Your microSD card You can also play video clips stored in your microSD card. These can be shot by you and stored in your microSD card as well videos shared with you by others. To play a video clip stored in your microSD card: Press >...
Sending Pictures and Videos After you have taken a picture or shot a video, you can share it with family and friends. You can send pictures or videos to up to 16 people at a time using their email addresses or their phone numbers.
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Note: The first time you send Sprint Picture Mail, you will be prompted to establish an account and password. Sending Videos From My Videos To send videos from My Videos: Select > Pictures & Video > My Videos > In Camcorder, Saved to Phone, or External Memory.
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When you have finished, press Send (left softkey) to send the message. Note: You can attach the entire album or any media online to send a Picture Mail message to any recipients from the phone. Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera...
Using Sprint Picture Mail Uploading pictures and videos to your Sprint Picture Mail account is a good way to save memory on your phone, and share them with others. You can use your personal computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint Picture Mail Web site, you can share pictures and videos, create and edit albums, add captions, and organize files.
Visiting the Sprint Picture Mail Web Site After you receive confirmation that your account has been registered, you can access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site and begin uploading and sharing pictures. To visit the Sprint Picture Mail Web site: Open your computer’s browser and go to...
You can send pictures and videos from your Online Albums view. To send pictures and videos from online albums: From the online albums display, select a picture or video and press Send (left softkey). To complete and send the message, follow steps 4-7 under “Sending Pictures From My Pictures”...
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Unselect, Select All, or Unselect All to change your current selection. Downloading Pictures and Videos to Your Phone To download pictures and videos from the Sprint Picture Mail Web site: Press > Web. Press Options (right softkey) and then select Go To URL.
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Sharing Albums To send an album from the Sprint Picture Mail Web site: From the Picture Mail Web site (see steps 1-4 under “Downloading Pictures and Videos to Your Phone”), select an album, scroll to Album Options, and press Select Share Album: “<name>”.
Sprint NationalNetwork. Just access your media player from your phone's main menu, scroll to your choice of channel, and select one of the video or audio clips to play. It's like having a TV in the palm of your hand.
Sprint TV offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your Sprint service plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of additional channel options. Preview Channel: This free channel lets you sample clips from all the available channels before you make a decision to subscribe.
Accessing Media Player's Channel Listings It's easy to access and view the channel listings on your MOTORAZR V3m by Motorola from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and channel listings: Select > Media Player. Depending on your settings, you may be asked to accept the connection.
(unless the channel doesn’t have a monthly fee). Accepting the charge gives you access to the channel for as long as you pay the monthly fee. If you accept the charge, the next time you access your phone’s media player, this channel will be...
Can I access a multimedia clip wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? As long as you are on the Sprint National Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips.
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These channels are automatically displayed in the My Channels section of your channel listings. If I don't subscribe to a Sprint Power Vision Plan, will I still be able to view the multimedia clips? Yes. For service access charges, please consult your Sprint Service Plan or visit www.sprint.com...
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Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the different channels. Once you find a channel that you want to watch, scroll to it and press (or simply wait approximately three seconds), and the channel will begin loading.
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). This section details how to set up and make the most of your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities. Section 2L: Using Bluetooth...
> Bluetooth > Setup. Highlight the Power field and press Use your navigation to select On or Off, as desired and then press Note: To extend battery life, set Bluetooth power to Off when not in use. Section 2L: Using Bluetooth...
Your phone’s Bluetooth name will be seen by other in-range Bluetooth devices, depending on your Visibility settings. Your phone comes with a default Bluetooth name. You can change this to make it easy for others to find you. To change the default Bluetooth name: Select >...
Before trying to connect to another Bluetooth device, make sure your phone’s Bluetooth power is On; the Bluetooth device is must be ready to pair (see the device’s user’s guide for instructions). To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Select >...
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Waiting for Pairing If you are going to be using a Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile to pair with a PC or PDA, you will need to allow the other device to initiate pairing with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: Press >...
Bluetooth Profiles All of the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. Headset Profile — This profile functions as a wireless ear jack. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset instead of through the handset.
S e c t i o n 3 A Sprint Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using SMS Voice Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Updating Phone Software Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s...
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.
Sending an Incoming Call to Voicemail To send an incoming call directly to voicemail, do one of the following: Press Ignore (right softkey). Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys.
Expert Mode. Follow the prompts to turn Expert Mode on or off. Setting Up Group Lists You can create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. To create a Group List: Press and hold to access your voicemail.
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Follow the voice prompts to send your voicemail message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply You can record and send a voicemail message in response to a voicemail from any other Sprint Voicemail user. To respond and send a voicemail message: After listening to a voicemail message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.
Press to send your voicemail message. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint National Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. To record an extended absence greeting:...
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Send Personal Options Settings Skip passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off...
— and they can send messages to you. In addition, SMS 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. You can also customize your own preset messages (up to 160 characters) from your phone.
Replying to SMS Text Messages After your phone notifies you that it has received a message, follow the prompts to open and read it. You can also go to your Messaging Inbox by pressing > Messaging > Text Messaging > Inbox.
Activating SMS Voice Messaging When you first turn on your phone, you will find an SMS Voice message in your SMS Voice Inbox. Listen to the message to get a quick overview of your SMS Voice features.
To display the message options, select Options (right softkey). Note: When you receive an SMS Voice message in standby mode, your phone displays a notification and the option to open it right away. Section 3A: Sprint Service Features: The Basics...
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Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. Use your key pad to enter the email address or phone number of the recipient. Tip: To add another recipient, press Options (right softkey) and select New Recipient .
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps.
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 other callers are disconnected.
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number — even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding:...
This request will appear as a message on your phone's display. If you see this message, press Yes (left softkey) and follow the prompts on your phone's display to complete the software upgrade.
Accessing Information Using Sprint Voice Command With Sprint, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier — especially when you’re on the go. You can even listen to Web-based information, such as news, weather, and sports. Your voice does it all with Sprint Voice Command.
With Sprint Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,” “Call John Baker on the mobile phone,” “Call 555- 1234,”...
Sprint Voice Command To access information using Sprint Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. — or — Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,”...
Smart Practices While Driving This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
DO NOT hold the external antenna when the mobile device is IN USE. Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may cause the mobile device to operate at a higher power level than needed.
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When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device just like you would a landline phone. If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your...
Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving. Use hands-free operation, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices While Driving”...
When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.
Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center.
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video games. These may occur even if a person has never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...
Trying out the phone with your hearing aid is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. “M” Rating: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing aids than unrated phones.
Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use. Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable. Thus, if you use an M3 phone with a M3 hearing aid you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This methodology applies equally for T ratings.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature. When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
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This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the U.S. and Canada, it must be tested and certified to the FCC and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit established by each government for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body)
WHO Information Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using hands-free devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body.
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. Model: MOTORAZR V3m by Motorola Serial No.:...
As a wireless phone user, you have an important role in ensuring that this phone is recycled properly. When it comes time to give this phone up or trade it in for a new one, please remember that the phone, the charger, and many of its accessories can be recycled.
California Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: “Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See .”...
Smart Practices While Driving Drive Safe, Call Smart Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
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Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road. Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.
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Service and Repairs 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 Motorola’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com or call Sprint...
Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola- branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and...
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Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited warranty. Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the...
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Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products, Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products Accessories or Software is excluded from coverage. Software...
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
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Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable;...
Service and Repairs Go to www. motorola.com/consumer/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-520-6403 (United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Airplane Mode 55 Finding Names 85 Alarm Clock 100 Memory Status 93 Answering Calls 29 Picture 88 Ringer 88 Speed Dial Numbers 86, 88 Backlight 47 Battery 21–25 Capacity 21 Data Roam Guard 77 Charging 24 Data Services Installing 22 Data Profile 71 Bluetooth 152–157...
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Locking Your Phone 63 Setting Roam Mode 75 Making Calls 27 Safety Media Player 145–151 medical devices 186 Playing Video and Audio Security 61–71 Clips 148 Security Menu 62 Menu iv Service Menu Style 48 411 7 Messaging Account Passwords 5...
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Taking Pictures 124–127 Text Greeting 47 Three-Way Calling 173 TTY Use 56 Turning Your Phone On and Off 20 Unlocking Your Phone 63 Videos Recording 131 Sending 138 Voice Services 102–115 Voice-Activated Dialing 103– Voicemail Menu Key 166 Options 163...