Samsung Instinct S30 SPH M810 User Manual
Samsung Instinct S30 SPH M810 User Manual

Samsung Instinct S30 SPH M810 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide www.sprint.com © 2009 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 5/29/09...
  • Page 2 Consejo Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita www.sprint.com y haz clic en En Español > Asistencia> Teléfonos y equipos . To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click En Español > Asistencia> Teléfonos y equipos .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 215. Introduction ....... i Your Device’s Menu .
  • Page 4 2D. Contacts ......58 Adding a New Contacts Entry ....58 Finding Contacts Entries .
  • Page 5 Photobucket ......114 2J. Bluetooth ......116 Turning Bluetooth On and Off .
  • Page 6 Using Your Device With a Hearing Aid Device ......200 Caring for the Battery ....202 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Device Section 3: Sprint Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information User Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current Guide...
  • Page 8 2: Music Playlist 3: Send Message/Email 4: Web Bookmarks 5: TV Channels 6: Radio Station Main Touch to display the following options: 1: Email 2: Messaging 1: Text 2: Picture 3: Voicemail 4: Navigation 1: Drive To 2: Search 3: Maps & Traffic 4: Share &...
  • Page 9 5: Bluetooth 1: Bluetooth 2: Visibility 3: Trusted Devices 4: Device Info 5: Device Name 6: Web Browser 1: Browser Mode 2: Launch Page 3: Clear Privacy Data 4: Clear Cache 5: Clear Cookies 6: Clear History 7: Privacy Mode 8: Javascript 9: Show Images 10: Send Referrer...
  • Page 10 2: My Videos 1: Sideloaded 2: Camcorder 3: Playlists 4: Help 3: Radio 1: Recently Played 2: All Stations 3: Shop 4: Subscriptions 5: Help 4: Camera 5: My Photos 1: CAMERA 2: SAVED 6: Shopping 7: Games/Apps 1: Opera Mini 2: 5th Grader 2009 Demo 3: Brain Challenge Demo 4: Guitar Hero World Tour 5: Instant Messaging...
  • Page 11: Speed Dial

    In Use Menu While on an active call, touch the corresponding onscreen button to activate a feature: 1: Mute/UnMute 2: Speaker 3: Add Call 4: Contacts 5: Dialer Once the call has been ended, touch the corresponding onscreen button to activate a feature: 1: Redial 2: Save 3: Done...
  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 14: 1A. Setting Up Service

    1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 4) Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail (page 6) Sprint Account Passwords (page 6) Getting Help (page 7) Setting Up Your Device Install the battery. Press down with thumbs as indicated. While applying pressure, slide cover away from the camera lens (as shown below).
  • Page 15 Press to turn the device on. Your device will turn on, search for Sprint service, and then show the Unlock screen. If your device is not yet activated, or if it is locked, see “Activating Your Device” on page 4 for more information.
  • Page 16: Activating Your Device

    Make your first call. Press and touch dial pad to enter a phone number. 1A. Setting Up Service Note Activating Your Device Unlock Screen If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service automatically.
  • Page 17 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 for assistance. 888-211-4727 Do not press while the phone is being activated.
  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail 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.
  • Page 19: Getting Help

    Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail” on page 6 for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
  • Page 20 From Any Other Phone Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727 Business Customer Service: Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
  • Page 21: Section 2: Your Device

    Section 2 Your Device...
  • Page 22: 2A. Phone Basics

    2A. Phone Basics Your Device (page 10) Viewing the Display Screen (page 12) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 14) Battery and Charger (page 15) Navigating Through the Menus (page 17) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 23) Making and Answering Calls (page 24) Entering Text (page 32) Phone Software Upgrades –...
  • Page 23: Key Functions

    Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. represents the signal Signal Strength Indicator strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. displays all of the information Display Screen needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
  • Page 24: Viewing The Display Screen

    Speech to Action Button to Action function that lets you dial phone numbers by speaking a name or a phone number. microSD Slot lets you use the microSD™ card to expand the memory of your device. (See “2G. microSD Card” on page 88.) ) lets you turn the device Power/Lock Button on or off, or lock/unlock the device.
  • Page 25 Status Bar – Status Icons Battery Strength – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) Battery Strength – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully discharged.) Battery Strength – Shows battery alert, device will soon shutdown (~20% power remaining.) Ringers –...
  • Page 26: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On Press located at the top of the device. Once your device is on, it may display “No Service.” When your device finds a signal and an available network, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
  • Page 27: Battery And Charger

    Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com Battery Capacity Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
  • Page 28 If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon ( and the device sounds a warning tone. Note You can purchase an optional extended battery that can extend the usage time for the Samsung Instinct s30™. ) blinks ®...
  • Page 29: Navigating Through The Menus

    Navigating Through the Menus There is no longer a need to use a navigation wheel or dial pad button. The Samsung Instinct touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but also...
  • Page 30 Power/Lock Button Unlock Screen Main Functions Menu Menu Tabs 2A. Phone Basics Scrolling Through Menus As you navigate through the menu, menu options are presented onscreen as scrollable lists that allow up or down navigation. Note To navigate through a scrollable menu: Touch a desired onscreen menu tab (located at Phone Functions the bottom of the screen).
  • Page 31 Firmly press and slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll through lists of menu items. Scrolling on your Instinct s30 requires that you press more firmly on the screen than the gentle press required to open menu items. The image below shows how to access the Display menu ( >...
  • Page 32: Selecting Menu Items

    The screen on your device is touch-resistive, which means that when you touch an item to select it or when you drag your finger to scroll, you have to press down slightly to activate the item. This helps avoid selecting menus or items unintentionally. You can adjust the touch sensitivity of your screen through the Settings menu.
  • Page 33 Changing the One Hand Operation Setting The Instinct s30 allows you to configure the to be on either the right or left of the screen. Search tab As an example, when the Right Handed selected, the is located along the right Power Search tab side of the screen and Contacts entries are then selected by pressing their name fields along the left...
  • Page 34 2A. Phone Basics Detaching Entries The Instinct s30 allows you to detach an entry from a list and then either move its location (within that same list) or drag it into the Trash Bin for deletion. From a screen containing entries, touch and hold an entry.
  • Page 35: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Delete it by dragging the entry over the Trash Bin ) and then releasing it. The entry then disappears into the icon. Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press Note There might be cases where pressing this button will not exit the current menu.
  • Page 36: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your device is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Make sure your device is on. Press and touch Dialer Enter a phone number using the onscreen dial pad.
  • Page 37: Answering Calls

    Insert a hard pause to the current phone Pause: number. A hard pause requires that any consecutive numbers be manually sent by touching “Saving a Phone Number” on page 28.) Answering Calls To answer a call while the device is active: Make sure your device is on.
  • Page 38: Calling Emergency Numbers

    To ignore the call, slide this virtual card down towards the field. Ignore Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. Please see “Roaming”...
  • Page 39: In-Call Options

    To exit Emergency mode: In a single motion, touch and slide the right to end the 911 call. To inactivate the Emergency call back mode: Touch and slide to the right to end a End Call 911 call. Call a non-emergency number. See “Making Calls”...
  • Page 40: Saving A Phone Number

    Move the slider to to use the device’s earpiece. WARNING Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear during speakerphone use. Add Call to initiate a three-way call. ) to display your Contacts list. Contacts ) to display the onscreen dial pad where Dialer you can choose to...
  • Page 41 Touch a label ( Mobile Home Work Touch the field and use the onscreen Enter Name keyboard to enter the new contact name. See “Entering Text” on page 32. Touch on the keyboard to store the new Done name. Enter information into any of the other desired fields by using the onscreen keyboard/dial pad.
  • Page 42 Touch on the keyboard to store the new Done name. Note The phone number is pre-populated into the Number field. Enter information into any of the other desired fields by using the onscreen keyboard/dial pad. Touch to save the new entry. Done Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses...
  • Page 43: Dialing From The Contacts List

    Dialing From the Contacts List Press and touch Contacts You can scroll through the list (up/down) until you find your entry. – or – Use the to quickly tab through the Power Search tab current Contacts list based on an alphabetical grouping that is dynamically shown onscreen.
  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Text Input Mode Your device 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 email and SMS Text Messaging). From a screen where you can enter text, touch the text entry field.
  • Page 45 To edit specific text by touching the screen: Use your fingertip or stylus to touch a location in your text message. The cursor then appears at that location. To edit specific text using the onscreen navigation keys: From the text field, touch window and temporarily hide the keyboard.
  • Page 46: Entering Text Using Abc Mode

    Use your fingertip or stylus to touch a location in your text message. The cursor then appears at that location. If you make a mistake, press single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word or all entered characters. Use your fingertip or stylus to touch the incorrect word and reveal a list of possible correct words.
  • Page 47: Entering Numbers And Symbols

    If you make a mistake, press single character. Press and hold to erase an entire word or line. Insert a new paragraph by touching When a current letter is capitalized, consecutive letters return to lowercase until the onscreen key is touched again. Touch to complete the text entry.
  • Page 48 Note Numbers are recognized in the hand writing mode after touching the gray 123 button (just below the text field). To return the handwriting recognition to alphabetic characters, touch the 123 until it reads abc . Insert a new paragraph by touching Touch Done to complete the numeric or symbol...
  • Page 49: 2B. Settings

    2B. Settings Sound Settings (page 37) Display Settings (page 41) Touch Settings (page 43) Location Settings (page 44) Messaging Settings (page 44) Airplane Mode (page 45) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 46) Updating Phone Software (page 47) Updating the PRL (page 47) Updating the Data Profile (page 47) Favorites (page 47) Security Settings (page 48)
  • Page 50 Getting New Ringers A wide variety of new ringers is available from the Sprint Digital Lounge, and you can access them right from your device. (Additional charges may apply, but some are free.) Press and touch Main Ringers Select a call or message type to display a list of ringer type categories.
  • Page 51 Selecting Ringer Types for Alarm / Calendar / Timer Events Press and touch Main Ringers Touch the Alarm / Calendar / Timer Scroll through the list of available ringer sounds. Touch to play a sample of the current sound file. Touch a sound name to assign it.
  • Page 52 Adjusting the System Volume Press and touch Main Volume & Vibration Touch and drag the System Volume slider left or right to adjust the volume level. Adjusting Other Volume Settings In addition to the Ringer and System Volume settings, there are three additional Volume parameters that can be adjusted.
  • Page 53: Display Settings

    Silence All The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your device off. To activate Silence All: Press and hold the volume button down until appears onscreen. Silence All To deactivate Silence All: Press and hold the volume button up repeatedly to select a new volume level.
  • Page 54 Background Choose what you see on the screen while powering on or off and when in the unlock screen. See “Downloading Your Online Pictures” on page 111. To change the background image: Press and touch Main Display Touch the field. Background Choose a source for your new image by touching the corresponding onscreen button.
  • Page 55: Touch Settings

    Touch Settings Touch Sensitivity The Samsung Instinct s30’s touch screen requires a small amount of pressure to operate. The smaller the size of your contact point on the screen, the less the amount of pressure required. The tip of your finger will work better than the pad of your finger, and a fingernail or stylus (not included) will require even less pressure.
  • Page 56: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in conjunction 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.
  • Page 57: Airplane Mode

    Deleting Old Messages To delete all messages: Press and touch Main Touch ( to open the Delete menu. Touch Delete All > Delete Note Messages can also be deleted by touching and holding the selected message until it detaches from the list, dragging it over the Delete icon, and then lifting your finger to release it into the Trash Bin.
  • Page 58: Tty Use With Sprint Service

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing TALK Talk number now appears. For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/ mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. 2B. Settings To turn TTY Mode on or off: WARNING where the phone Press...
  • Page 59: Updating Phone Software

    Note In TTY Mode, your device will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired. Updating Phone Software The update phone firmware (software) option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically.
  • Page 60: Security Settings

    To add an application as a Favorite Function: Touch the onscreen Tap to add Touch and choose from one of the Application following category types: Touch an application from one of these three category functions to add it to the Favorites page. Repeat this process to add other functions such as Music Playlist Send Message/Email...
  • Page 61: Unlocking Your Device

    Unlocking Your Device Press and hold to turn the device on. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code Press and touch Main Change Lock Code Use the onscreen dial pad to enter your current lock code and touch Done Enter your new lock code and touch Re-enter your new lock code and touch Deleting Device Content...
  • Page 62: Resetting Your Device

    Resetting Your Device’s Settings Resetting the device restores all of the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Onboard data such as Contacts, History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. Press and touch Main . (A disclaimer is displayed.) >...
  • Page 63 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. You may enable data services again at any time. New Parental Controls provide restrictions to various device services such as Voice, Messaging, Data, and Camera.
  • Page 64 Changing the Parental Control Code Press and touch Main Parental Controls > Change Parental Control Code Enter your current four-digit code into the onscreen dial pad. Enter a new four-digit code and touch Re-enter the code and touch 2B. Settings >...
  • Page 65: 2C. History

    2C. History Viewing History (page 53) History Options (page 54) Making a Call From History (page 56) Saving a Phone Number From History (page 56) Erasing History Entries (page 57) Viewing History History is a list of up to 240 (80 incoming, 80 outgoing, and 80 missed) phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.
  • Page 66: History Options

    Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear once on the list. Press and touch History Touch the entry’s phone number to dial it.
  • Page 67 If the entry has been previously entered into your Contacts list, touching reveals the Contacts entry page and the following options: (if the number is already in your Caller’s name Contacts). ) to either edit the existing number Edit Entry (if already in your Contacts list) or create a new entry.
  • Page 68: Making A Call From History

    Making a Call From History Press and touch History Touch an entry’s name or number. Note You cannot make calls from History to entries identified as No ID or Restricted . Saving a Phone Number From History Your device can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 64 characters.
  • Page 69: Erasing History Entries

    Touch to save the modified entry. Done After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 61.) Note You cannot save phone numbers from calls identified as No ID or Restricted . Erasing History Entries To erase individual History entries, see “History Options”...
  • Page 70: 2D. Contacts

    2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 58) Finding Contacts Entries (page 60) Contacts Entry Options (page 61) Deleting Contacts Entries (page 63) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 64) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 64) Assigning Speed Dial Entries (page 65) Editing a Speed Dial Entry (page 67) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 67)
  • Page 71 (Capitalize the two character abbreviation for the state in the mailing address so that it can be recognized by applications other than those on your Samsung Instinct s30.) This information can be used to locate this ● contact’s address via the built-in GPS Navigation feature.
  • Page 72: Finding Contacts Entries

    To save a number from standby mode: Press and touch Dialer Enter a number and touch Touch either New Contact Touch a label ( Mobile Home Touch the Enter Name field and use the keyboard to enter the new contact name. Touch to store the new name.
  • Page 73: Contacts Entry Options

    Scroll down through the list by sliding your fingertip up or down on the screen. – or – Press and then slide the Power Search tab letter range corresponding to the first letter of the entry’s first name. (The list is alphabetized by the first letter.) Power Search...
  • Page 74: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Touch an available Bluetooth device entry from the list. Note To be detected by the Samsung Instinct s30, an external Bluetooth device must be both active and visible. ). See “Turning Bluetooth On and Off” on Send Contact...
  • Page 75: Deleting Contacts Entries

    Touch to begin the upload process. Follow Send the onscreen instructions. See “2J. Bluetooth” on page 116. This history list is specific to this entry and includes calls to and from all phone numbers used by this entry. The recipient must then accept the incoming contact card.
  • Page 76: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry

    Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Press and touch Contacts Touch an entry to display the entry’s options page. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 61.) From the options page, touch Enter the new phone number and touch Touch a label for the number ( , or Pager...
  • Page 77: Assigning Speed Dial Entries

    Assigning Speed Dial Entries Your device can store up to 99 phone numbers within the Speed Dial list. You can also rearrange these existing speed dial entries to appear in any desired order within the Speed Dial list. (For details on how to make calls using the Speed Dial list, see “Using Speed Dialing”...
  • Page 78 Finding Speed Dial Numbers Press . The Speed Dial by default. See “Assigning Speed Dial Entries” on page 65. Scroll down through speed dial entries by sliding your fingertip up or down. Speed dial numbers are displayed in the order in which they were added but can be reorganized to appear in any order.
  • Page 79: Editing A Speed Dial Entry

    To delete an entry from the Speed Dial list: Press . The Speed Dial by default. Touch Touch next to those entries you wish to delete. Selected history entries are then deleted from the list. Editing a Speed Dial Entry Press .
  • Page 80: Dialing Sprint Services

    Dialing Sprint Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press and touch Contacts Touch the onscreen Services available service: Account Information Customer Service Community Information Non Emergency (Sprint 411), Assistance Traffic Information...
  • Page 81 Follow the onscreen instructions to add, edit, and manage all of your contact information. Note You can transfer all of your contacts from your old phone to your new Samsung Instinct s30. See “Transferring Your Contacts” on page 95. > Settings > Mobile www.sprint.com...
  • Page 82: 2E. Calendar And Tools

    2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar (page 70) Alarm Clock (page 73) Timer (page 75) Stopwatch (page 75) World Clock (page 76) Notepad (page 77) Calculator (page 77) Tip Calculator (page 78) Unit Converter (page 79) 2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps you organize your time and reminds you of important events.
  • Page 83 Assign an hour and minute by either: Scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) by sliding your finger up and down on the screen. Touching the arrows above/below each field. Touching and holding down on the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel.
  • Page 84: Viewing Events

    If a ringer has been previously selected, scroll through the list of available ringer sounds and touch a ringer name to re-assign it. Associate a Contacts entry with the event by touching , scrolling through and Call Reminder choosing an entry from your existing Contacts list. Touch to save the new event.
  • Page 85: Alarm Clock

    Erasing a Day’s Events Press and touch Main Touch the day containing the event you would like to erase. In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are underlined. Touch and from the Delete page, select an option: Delete All to erase all events for the selected day.
  • Page 86 Select a time for the alarm by touching the time field. Assign an hour and minute by either scrolling through both reels (hour and minute) or by touching the up or down arrows above/below each field. Touching and holding down the arrows (up or down) increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel.
  • Page 87: Timer

    To delete a specific alarm event: Press and touch Main Touch (upper-right) to access the Delete page. Touch Delete Some Touch an event to highlight and in a single motion, drag to the right. Delete Selected Timer Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
  • Page 88: World Clock

    World Clock To view the time in over 50 different locations: Press and touch Main > Clock > World Clock Touch either to begin using Tap to add the world map. Touch a location on the world map to reveal a monocle that displays a magnified view of any available cities in that...
  • Page 89: Notepad

    To Assign Daylight Saving Time: Press and touch Main Clock indicates Daylight Saving Time is On. indicates Daylight Saving Time is Off. Touch to deactivate Daylight Saving Time. – or – Touch to activate Daylight Saving Time. Notepad Your device comes with a notepad that you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized.
  • Page 90: Tip Calculator

    Press equals ( ) for the total. Press to return to the previous screen. Changing the Calculator Application Press and touch Main Touch the Change Default icon (shown below) to reset the default calculation application. Choose from either: Calculator Calculator Change Default 2E.
  • Page 91: Unit Converter

    Touch to delete all values. Reset Press to return to the previous screen. Note This application becomes the default until another calculator option is chosen. See “Changing the Calculator Application” on page 78. Unit Converter Your device comes with a built-in conversion application.
  • Page 92: 2F. Speech To Action

    2F. Speech to Action Using Speech to Action (page 80) Sending a Message (page 82) Launching an Application (page 84) Speech to Action Settings (page 84) Your device’s Speech to Action feature lets you place calls using your voice directly from your device. easy-to-follow instructions for using voice-activated dialing.
  • Page 93: Calling Contacts Entries

    Running the Speech to Action Tutorial Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Touch Tutorial Making a Voice Call With Speech to Action Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Follow the voice prompts and recite the entry’s voice dial tag into the microphone.
  • Page 94: Sending A Message

    by touching the corresponding phone number onscreen. Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) Press on the side of your device. You will hear a prompt. Say “ ” followed immediately by a valid string of Call digits to be dialed, for example, say “ .”...
  • Page 95 Respond by saying one of the following: Repeat Cancel Note When you start a text message through voice activation, the message opens in Voice Mode automatically. Use the device’s onscreen keyboard to enter the text and touch Done Touch to complete the process. Send To send a Picture Mail Message: Press...
  • Page 96: Launching An Application

    Launching an Application Open an application or access a menu by saying “ ” followed by the name of the application or menu. To see a list of possible choices: Press Say “ ” A list of valid destinations is displayed Go To.
  • Page 97 Touch one of the available options: to always provide you with options if Automatic there was an issue registering the command, confirm any commands, and then announce any actions. to always confirm any command Always Confirm actions before they are done, even if it was properly registered.
  • Page 98: Using Choice Lists

    Hold the device so that the microphone is approximately six inches away from your mouth and you can clearly read the onscreen number sequences. Repeat either the digits or words shown onscreen using a normal tone of voice. If the device cannot recognize your words, it will continue to display the same information onscreen.
  • Page 99 To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: Press From the “Say a Command” page, touch . (The device displays a reset voice dialog.) Mode Touch one of the following onscreen options: Expert Mode displays both a selectable list of matching entries and if the first entry is not correct, the device will continue to read out each available option until it detects either a...
  • Page 100: 2G. Microsd Card

    Camera and Music playback functionality are both dependant on having a microSD memory card present within the device. Although the Samsung Instinct s30 comes with a pre-installed 1GB card, it can support microSD cards of up to 16GB. microSD (Secure...
  • Page 101 Inserting the microSD Card Locate the memory slot on the right side of the device and flip up the microSD plastic cover. microSD slot plastic cover microSD card Make sure the microSD card's gold contacts are facing down. Carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click that indicates the card is securely installed.
  • Page 102: Microsd Overview

    Note The microSD card and its adapter can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling them. Note DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
  • Page 103: Memory Status

    Computer If you are using the USB Memory Card mode, you must first install the microSD card into the device before connecting the Samsung Instinct s30 to your computer. You can find additional support at instincts30support Connect one end of the included USB cable to an open USB port on your computer.
  • Page 104 The default folders that appear are: is the default location for pictures and DCIM ● videos taken by the device. MEDIA is the default location for sideloaded ● video content. Note Purchased content such as Ringers, Screensavers, etc (other than music purchased through the Sprint Music Store), are stored locally on the device itself.
  • Page 105: Formatting The Microsd Card

    Memory Card mode, the microSD card must be My Computer > installed before connecting the Samsung Instinct s30 to your computer. To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while files are being accessed or transferred.
  • Page 106 your device is connected to your computer, slide the bar on the device's screen to the right. You Disconnect can now make and receive calls, and your device will continue to charge through the computer connection. If you connect a mass storage device to a peripheral device, your device may not work properly.
  • Page 107: 2H. Transferring Content

    Transferring Your Contacts All of your contacts from your old phone can be transferred to your device: —Where you purchase your Samsung At the Store Instinct s30, the sales person can help you transfer your contacts over to the device.
  • Page 108 Transfer Contacts with Bluetooth The process of transferring data via Bluetooth is also known as “beaming” and might be referred to that way within other literature. To set up your old phone and the Instinct s30 to transfer contacts: Turn on your old phone and then activate the Instinct s30.
  • Page 109: Transferring Music, Pictures, And Videos

    Touch and drag the slider to the disable Bluetooth and hide all options. To return to the Main Functions Where you purchased the Samsung Instinct s30, Sprint store associates can quickly and easily transfer your contacts for you. Transferring Music, Pictures, and...
  • Page 110: Transferring Previously-Purchased Content

    Once sync is complete, touch (Songs just delivered to your device appear with [asterisk] in front of the name.) Touch one of the songs displayed in the list. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the download of the songs you have selected by touching .
  • Page 111 To re-download previously purchased ringers to which you own the digital rights, from Content Details in the My Content Manager , select Ringers . Select the ringer title you want to download, and touch Download . Follow the onscreen instructions. Repeat the process for additional ringers or for other types of content.
  • Page 112: 2I. Camera

    2I. Camera Taking Pictures (page 100) Recording Videos (page 104) Storing Pictures and Videos (page 105) Sprint Picture Mail (page 107) Managing Sprint Picture Mail (page 110) MySpace (page 113) Photobucket (page 114) 2I. Camera Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
  • Page 113 Note Image and video files can only be saved in the DCIM folder of the microSD card. Data can not be saved onto the device’s memory. Take a few minutes to get familiarized with the layout of the Camera screen. Display Image Activate Camcorder Pictures...
  • Page 114 Using the My Photos Folder Once the photo has been taken, touch open the media screen in its default Thumbnail view. Touch an image file from the media screen. Picture Video Launch Thumbnail View Slideshow 2I. Camera Touch one of the available options: Delete Send via Bluetooth Bluetooth.
  • Page 115 Viewing Images in a Filmstrip view Rather than seeing your images and videos displayed onscreen in a Thumbnail list view, the Filmstrip view provides you with the ability to scroll through larger previews of your multimedia files in a much faster and visible way.
  • Page 116: Recording Videos

    Assigning an Image to the Background Display Press and touch Camera Scroll through your available images and touch an image to view it at fullscreen. Touch and touch Background This option allows the selected image to be displayed as a background image for the Unlock Screen.
  • Page 117: Storing Pictures And Videos

    Display Image Activate Camera 1:05/2:00 Recording Time Remaining Press to begin recording. Press to stop recording. (The video will automatically be saved into your Touch to return to the My Photos folder and view available multimedia file options: ) to delete either selected files or all Delete files from the My Photos folder.
  • Page 118 Setting Storage Options When a microSD card is detected, all pictures are automatically stored within the DCIM folder on the card. If no card is detected, the device will not allow pictures to be taken. With the microSD card detected, you can choose whether to record a short vide segment (that can be sent wirelessly) or a longer video segment.
  • Page 119: Sprint Picture Mail

    Sprint Picture Mail Sprint Picture Mail lets you instantly send pictures and videos from your device to wireless phone numbers and email addresses. Once you have taken a picture or a video, you can use the messaging capabilities of your device to instantly share it with family and friends.
  • Page 120: My Photos Folder

    to manually enter a recipient by Manual Entry choosing either: Enter Phone Number to use the onscreen dial ● pad to enter a wireless phone number. Touch to continue. Done to use the onscreen Enter Email Address ● keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address.
  • Page 121 Touch to attach your files to a new message. Note The first time you send Sprint Picture Mail, you will be prompted to register your Sprint Picture Mail account. (See “Registering Your Sprint Picture Mail Account” on page 107.) Touch one of the following options: to select from a list of recent Sprint Recent List Picture Mail or messaging recipients.
  • Page 122: Managing Sprint Picture Mail

    Managing Sprint Picture Mail Using the Sprint Picture Mail website Once you have uploaded pictures or videos to your online Picture Mail account at you can use your computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint Picture Mail website, you can share pictures, edit album titles, add captions, and organize images.
  • Page 123: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    Uploading Photos Press and touch . (Depending on your settings you may be Upload prompted to accept a data connection.) Select the folder location from the microSd card. contains all of your taken pictures Camera Album and videos. contains all other media files from Saved Album your microSD card.
  • Page 124 Touch the name of the picture file and then touch to complete the process. Assign Sending Online Sprint Picture Mail To send pictures using the online Address Book: From the online Sprint Picture Mail display at www.sprint.com/picturemail Click Send Picture Mail Select a picture by dragging it to the section of the page.
  • Page 125: Myspace

    MySpace MySpace is a popular social networking website that offers users an interactive portal within which they can submit personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music and videos among their peers. Note Before continuing with these steps you must first have an active MySpace account which is able to receive photo uploads.
  • Page 126: Photobucket

    Accessing your MySpace Page Press and touch Go To Site Touch the Email field twice to open an onscreen keyboard where you will need to enter your MySpace access email address. Touch Done to store the entry. Touch the Password field twice to open an onscreen keyboard where you will need to enter your MySpace access password.
  • Page 127 Read the legal disclaimer and touch complete the configuration of your device for instant access to your Photobucket account. Uploading Photos to Photobucket Press and touch Upload Select the folder location from the microSD card. contains all of your pictures and Camera Album videos.
  • Page 128: 2J. Bluetooth

    2J. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 116) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 117) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 118) Sending Data via Bluetooth (page 120) About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones.
  • Page 129: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active (default status) – Bluetooth is paired and connected to a headset – Bluetooth is active but having problems connecting to its paired device –...
  • Page 130: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    > Settings > ) for a currently to return to the previous listing. Done To pair Bluetooth devices with your Samsung Instinct s30, make sure your device is visible to other devices. See “Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu” on page 117.
  • Page 131 Bluetooth-capable Phone Bluetooth-capable Computer Bluetooth Headset To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: Press and touch Main . (Your device will display Bluetooth > Trusted Devices a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.) Scroll down the list and touch a device name to begin the pairing process.
  • Page 132: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    As an example, with a newly unpaired headset, the device displays and the main device Bluetooth icon changes to active but not connected to a communicating device. Reconnecting Your Paired Device Press and touch Main Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. Touch an entry’s name ( reconnect the device.
  • Page 133 > My Photos > Note You can transfer Contacts from your old phone if it has Bluetooth capability to your Samsung Instinct s30. See “Transfer Contacts with Bluetooth” on page 96. to search for available devices. (The displays the properties of the selected...
  • Page 135: Section 3: Sprint Service

    Section 3 Sprint Service...
  • Page 136: Sprint Service: The Basics

    3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Visual Voicemail (page 124) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 132) Caller ID (page 134) Call Waiting (page 135) Making a Three-Way Call (page 135) Call Forwarding (page 137) Roaming (page 137) Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail.
  • Page 137 When prompted to enter information, touch bring up the onscreen dial pad that can be used to input your numeric responses. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the Voicemail page (see steps 1 and 2). Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on...
  • Page 138: Automatically Enabling The Speakerphone

    Important To configure your Voicemail and access the menu features, don’t forget to touch display an onscreen dial pad that can be used to input your numeric responses. Configuring Your Voicemail Settings All unanswered calls to your device are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
  • Page 139: Device Menu

    Changing your Main Greeting via the Device Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the device menu system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. Press and touch Main General > Voicemail Settings > Change Greeting. Touch and follow the prompts to change your current greeting.
  • Page 140: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    Voicemail Messages Missed Calls New Voicemail Message Alerts The Instinct s30 utilizes a new “Visual Voicemail” function which automatically retrieves a list of your current voicemail messages and then presents them as a detailed list. The Voicemail page provides you with a list of messages containing the sender’s phone number (or Contacts name) and length of message.
  • Page 141: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless device or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless device, either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using the Menu on Your Device to Access Your Messages Press and touch...
  • Page 142 Touch to begin the delivery process by selecting a recipient: Recent List tab to select a recipient by touching an entry from your recent call history list. tab to select a recipient by touching an Contacts entry from your Contacts list. The message is then addressed to the primary phone number.
  • Page 143 Touch to store your new message and begin Send the delivery process. Replying to a Visual Voicemail Message Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint Voicemail user by sending either an email or text message. Press and touch Main Touch a voicemail entry from the list to begin playback.
  • Page 144: Text Messaging (Sms)

    Clearing the Message Notification Icon Your device may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your text messages, voicemail, missed events, email, etc.. Press and locate the Touch ) and locate the Main feature currently requiring your attention. Once those messages have been reviewed, displaying onscreen.
  • Page 145: Accessing Text Messages

    to manually enter a destination by Manual Entry choosing either: Enter Phone Number to use the onscreen dial ● pad to enter a wireless phone number. Touch to save the entry. Done to use the onscreen Enter Email Address ● keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address.
  • Page 146: Caller Id

    Deleting Messages To delete all messages: Press and touch Main Touch ( to open the Delete menu. Touch Delete All > Delete To delete selected messages: Press and touch Main Touch ( to open the Delete menu. Touch Delete Some Touch any messages you wish to delete.
  • Page 147: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your device’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).
  • Page 148 Touch an entry (or use the dial pad to enter the second number) and touch where the TALK Talk phone number now appears. Once the second call has connected and is active, touch to join both Join Talk callers and begin your three-way call.
  • Page 149: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all of your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your device is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your device when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press and touch Dialer...
  • Page 150 Roaming on Other Digital Networks 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 Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.
  • Page 151: Call Guard

    Touch the field and touch one of the Roaming Mode following options: Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the device searches for an alternate system. to access only the Sprint network and Sprint Only prevent roaming on other networks.
  • Page 152: Data Roam Guard

    Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your device may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your device to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as messaging.
  • Page 153: 3B. Web And Data Services

    3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 141) Accessing Messages (page 147) Using Sprint Desktop Sync (page 157) Sprint Software Store (page 160) Downloading Games, Ringers and More (page 160) Exploring the Web (page 163) Live Search (page 167) Information Services on the Web (page 168) Data Services FAQs (page 170) Getting Started With Data Services...
  • Page 154: Launching A Web Connection

    On your device. You can find your user name under the Phone Information option in your device’s > Settings menu ( Main Phone Information Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the data profile on the device to reflect the name change.
  • Page 155: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Data Restrictions Parental Controls determine what features you have access to on your device. (See “Using Parental Controls” on page 50.) When you first connect to the Web, access is confirmed against the current Parental Restrictions. If data access has been restricted, you will be notified with an onscreen warning.
  • Page 156: Navigating The Web

    If no indicator is displayed, your device does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Web Connection” on page 142. Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Using the Full Screen View By default, both the Address Bar and Navigation...
  • Page 157 Selecting Onscreen Items Once you’ve learned how to scroll through a page, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Touch an onscreen item or hyperlink. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
  • Page 158 Going Home To return to the home page from any other page: Touch To see the Navigation toolbar (and its associated buttons) you must be in the Normal viewing mode. See “Using the Full Screen View” on page 144. Using Tilt Navigation within a Page Tilt navigation is a new and useful way to browse a Web page by orienting your device in a particular direction.
  • Page 159: Accessing Messages

    Whichever part of the phone is closest to you, is typically the direction taken by the navigation. Accessing Messages You can send and receive email messages, text messages, and participate in Web-based chat rooms right from your device. Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint Network.
  • Page 160 Touch if you are prompted to accept any I Agree license agreements or disclaimers. Follow the setup wizard instructions to enter the required sign-up information by touching the associated gray field and then using the onscreen keyboard. (See “Entering Text” on page 32.) Touch to save the new information.
  • Page 161 Touch the gray field and then use the server address onscreen keyboard to enter the secure Web address (https://) that is used to access your Microsoft Exchange Server. (This information can be obtained from your IT administrator.) Note This server address is not the same as the Exchange server address information available from Outlook’s Options >...
  • Page 162 Create the rest of your email and click To send an appointment reminder to your device: Open the application. Outlook Navigate to the Calendar and create a new appointment. – or – Open an existing appointment by double-clicking the entry from the Calendar screen. Click on the field and enter the target device’s phone number but append...
  • Page 163: Creating Additional Email Accounts

    to select a recipient from a list of recent Recent email contacts from your remote email server. Contacts to use the Power Search tab recipient from your Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain either a wireless phone number or an email address). Search to use a few characters to search through your email account’s online Address Book for a...
  • Page 164 client allows you to manage multiple email accounts through a single portal. Once you have set up your first email account (see “Getting Started With Email” on page 147), you can explore additional settings options. Press and touch Main device then launches either your first email account in the list or your last active email account.) Press...
  • Page 165 Touch to save your changes and return to the Done Email Home page. Configuring Individual Email Account Settings This option is different than the settings available for the application as a whole. Account Settings allows you to configure account specific options. Once you have set up your Email, press touch to launch the application.
  • Page 166: Accessing Email

    Accessing Email Using Email on your device is even easier than using multiple email accounts on your computer. Launch the application for instant access to all your accounts. Once you have set up your Email, press touch to launch the application. Main >...
  • Page 167: Deleting Email Messages

    to select a Recent Power Search Tab recipient from a list of recent email contacts. to use the Contacts (shown Power Search tab here) to select a recipient from your Contacts (qualifying Contacts entries must contain either a wireless phone number or an email address).
  • Page 168 To delete an unopened email message from the list: Press and touch Main the application. Press until you have opened the Email Home Page. Touch the email icon (located to the left of the email message) adjacent to a desired email message.
  • Page 169: Using Sprint Desktop Sync

    > Games/Apps > This application (available online at allows you to synchronize your Outlook, or Outlook AIM Instant Messenger Express contacts with your Samsung Instinct s30. (Use of this application requires an active Internet connection.) Sprint Desktop Sync Requirements The computer to which you install Sprint Desktop Sync...
  • Page 170 Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 or Windows Vista 32-bit SP1 (Inclusive of Windows updates to 1. 1 .2008) Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later (required). Software: QuickTime 7.1 or higher. Storage: Hard-disk drive with 200 MB of free space (Actual requirements will vary depending on features selected and system configuration.) Memory: 512 MB RAM...
  • Page 171 Click from the Configuration wizard screen. Next Enter the Login Name Password email via your computer’s Outlook application. Click Next. Select Outlook from within the PIM (Email Contact Manager) drop-down list. Options include: Microsoft Outlook Express Click Configure and choose a transfer method for your contacts.
  • Page 172: Sprint Software Store

    Sprint Software Store The Sprint Software Store provides quick and easy access to a variety of applications, games, ringers, and screen savers directly from your device. (See “Downloading Games, Ringers and More” on page 160 for how to purchase and download items.) Press and touch Scroll through the list and select an entry.
  • Page 173 Select the type of file you wish to download. Touch an onscreen entry and follow the onscreen instructions. (The browser will start and take you to the corresponding download menu.) Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: displays a rotating selection of featured Featured...
  • Page 174 Select an option to continue: Select to assign the downloaded item Done/Run (or to start downloading, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate device menu screen. Select to assign a ringer or screen saver to Set as...
  • Page 175: Exploring The Web

    Touch to begin the process. (The item Download will download automatically. When the Complete screen is displayed, the item has been successfully downloaded to your device.) Select an option to continue: Select to assign the Use/Run/View/Done downloaded item (or to start downloading, in the case of a game or an application).
  • Page 176: Using The Browser Menu

    Many sites are available under more than one menu – choose the one that’s most convenient for you. Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your device is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web”...
  • Page 177 lets you change the viewing Change Mode icon mode of the current web page between Mobile Mode (screen is configured for viewing using standard mobile phone parameters) and Standard Mode (mimics how the page would appear on a monitor). This default view mode is set from within Main ( ) >...
  • Page 178 Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite websites for easy access at a later time. Go to the Web page you want to mark. Touch to open the Web Bookmarks page. Touch > Add Bookmark active web page to your current Favorites list.
  • Page 179: Live Search

    Touch the icon adjacent to a bookmark entry you want to delete. (A confirmation will be displayed.) Touch Delete Bookmark Reloading a Web Page Press and touch Touch . (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser.
  • Page 180: Information Services On The Web

    Information Services on the Web Sprint provides additional information services (available via your data connection), that you can personalize to suit your needs. These features make it easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web and Category-specific information instantly. The Instinct s30 uses both a ZIP code (that you provide to customize the content you receive) and your current GPS location so that you can get the information you...
  • Page 181 Touch a category to begin displaying a list of available stories. Touch a story to display the contents onscreen. To access Movies information: Press and touch be presented with a list of movie categories.) From the Movies & More page, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions: to view streaming movie Movies on Your Phone...
  • Page 182: Data Services Faqs

    to define your choice of theaters by State ● defining available locations based on a selected state. Touch (The page then lists only those movie theaters located in your preselected area.) Touch a movie title from the list to display the movie theater name and showtimes.
  • Page 183 How do I know when my phone is connected to data services? Your device automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives. Your device will also display the indicator. Can I make calls and use data services at the same time? Since DDTM is off by default, you can use voice and data services simultaneously.
  • Page 184: Entertainment: Tv And Music

    3C. Entertainment: TV and Music Sprint TV/Video (page 172) Music – Sprint Music Store (page 176) Streaming Music (page 183) Games (page 183) NASCAR (page 184) NFL Mobile Live (page 185) Sprint TV/Video Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV/Video application offers a wide variety of accessible channels.
  • Page 185 Select from one of the following categories: Sideloaded within the inserted microSD card. Camcorder within the device’s My Photos folder. These would be videos that were shot using the Samsung Instinct s30. Playlists playlist. This playlist is stored on the device. launches a built-in help menu.
  • Page 186: Sprint Tv Faqs

    displays a list of all currently available All Channels channels. Live displays a mobile guide listing of currently available real-time streaming channels. displays a list of currently available On Demand channels (pre-recorded). displays Shop, Subscriptions, Settings, and More... Help menus. Depending on your settings, you may be asked to accept a data connection.
  • Page 187 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.
  • Page 188: Music - Sprint Music Store

    If I put on my stereo headset and insert it into the device’s headset jack, can I lock the device while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the device’s headset jack, the device automatically goes into “headset mode,”...
  • Page 189: Purchasing And Downloading Music

    Note You can transfer songs you have previously purchased from the Sprint Music Store to your Samsung Instinct s30. See “Transferring Music, Pictures, and Videos” on page 97. 3C. Entertainment: TV and Music...
  • Page 190: Playing Music From The Sprint Music Store

    Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store 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 Press and touch Touch to select the Player tab.
  • Page 191 goes out to your account on the Web Sync ● Sprint Music Store and pulls down any previously purchased music files that are not currently found on the microSD card. allows you to setup the Password ● service that requires a password for Check both access and purchase of media content from the Sprint Music Store.
  • Page 192 Touch to assign the selected song to the Done playlist. (The new playlist then displays how many songs have been assigned to it.) Adding a Song to an Existing Playlist Press and touch Touch to open the My Music My Music Touch and scroll through the existing list All Songs...
  • Page 193: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Touch to save the new playlist name. Done Touch to then assign the new name to the Rename current playlist entry and then return to the Playlists page. Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files When you purchase and download a music file from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your device (file type: AAC+), and another to download and play on...
  • Page 194 See “Connecting Your Device to Your Computer” on page 91. Multitasking Multitasking is a way of maintaining one application active while using another. Note Multitasking is enabled only while using the Sprint Music feature ( My Music ). To multitask on your device: Press and touch Touch...
  • Page 195: Streaming Music

    Streaming Music In addition to the Sprint Music Store, Sprint offers a variety of musical options available through the Radio menu, this includes SIRIUS Music, Music Choice, VH1, and many others. Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and access exclusive video clips, music industry news, performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.
  • Page 196: Nascar

    [selection] Note You can transfer content such as ringers and games you have previously purchased from Sprint from your old phone to your new Samsung Instinct s30. See “Transferring Previously-Purchased Content” on page 98. NASCAR Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your phone.
  • Page 197: Nfl Mobile Live

    allows you to customize alerts for new Alerts information such as: NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, Nationwide NASCAR. displays help information for usage of the Help NASCAR application and features. NFL Mobile Live Get the NFL live on your phone. It lets you be right in the middle of your favorite game by being a part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy football, etc.
  • Page 198 displays a list of selectable Audio&Video multimedia content. Other features include streaming multimedia content from NFL stations or other football programming. lets you track Offense and Defense stats Statistics across the NFL and its teams. allows you to customize alerts for new Alerts &...
  • Page 199: 3D. Gps Navigation

    3D. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 187) Sprint Navigation (page 187) Getting Driving Directions (page 189) Configuring Your Navigation Preferences (page 194) Launching the Product Tour (page 195) GPS Services Your phone’s built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including , and Navigation Share Addresses...
  • Page 200: Using Sprint Navigation

    Read the warning disclaimer and touch acknowledge the terms of use. Touch to take a brief tour of the Navigation features and functionality, or continue to the main navigation screen. Using Sprint Navigation Press and touch Main Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of Sprint Navigation’s full suite of features.
  • Page 201: Getting Driving Directions

    Getting Driving Directions The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address Press and touch Main Drive To > Address. Read the onscreen notice and touch Touch one of the address options: : used to enter a specific address by using Address...
  • Page 202 Once you have entered your desired location and the Samsung Instinct s30 has begun providing you with driving directions, you can alter the information being displayed by using one of three other driving options: Traffic Summary , and Search To review real-time traffic information along your route:...
  • Page 203: Using A Local Business Category

    See “Using a Local Business Category” on page 191. Using a Local Business Category The Instinct s30 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. Press and touch Main...
  • Page 204: Creating A My Favorites Location

    Touch one of the available filter options to best display the matching results: Best Match : displays a list of matching results sorted by most relevant and by placing the closest location (to your present position) at the top and farthest location at the bottom. : sorts the results by their overall Best Rating consumer satisfaction rating (indicated by a set of...
  • Page 205: Sharing A Recent Location With Others

    Touch one of the following options: : to save your current GPS location Current Location to your My Favorites list. : recently saved locations. Recent Places : to enter a new address into the Navigator Address and then store it to your My Favorites list. See “Using a Physical Address”...
  • Page 206: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences

    Note Only Contact entry numbers that are associated to a Mobile profile are allowed to receive this address information. The target phone number must be Mobile assigned to a profile. See “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 58. to manually enter an email address by Manual using the onscreen keyboard to enter the recipient’s email address.
  • Page 207: Launching The Product Tour

    : allows you to either enable ( Traffic Alerts disable ( ) real-time traffic alerts along your current route. : allows you to change the Audio Language language currently used for announcements between either English Spanish Help Card : allows you to configure the settings for the onscreen help message (card).
  • Page 209: Section 4: Safety And Warranty

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
  • Page 210: Important Safety Information

    4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 198) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device (page 199) Using Your Device With a Hearing Aid Device (page 200) Caring for the Battery (page 202) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 203) Owner’s Record (page 205) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 205) Thisguide contains important operational and safety information...
  • Page 211: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device Do Not Rely on Your Device for Emergency Calls Mobile devices operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile device for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
  • Page 212: Using Your Device With A Hearing

    Turning Off Your Device in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device 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 device off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 213 out the device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated devices. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) T-Ratings: Devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements...
  • Page 214: Caring For The Battery

    HAC/Wi-Fi Language This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.
  • Page 215: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Device Operates Your device is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 216: Fcc Notice

    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 Samsung Instinct s30 (SPH-M810) are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) : Head: 1.050 W/kg;...
  • Page 217: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your device in the future. ® Model: Samsung Instinct s30™ (SPH-M810) Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated...
  • Page 218: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

    4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 207) 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. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit call Sprint Customer Service at 4B.
  • Page 219: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 220 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 221 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT.
  • Page 222 Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 223 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 224 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
  • Page 225 (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings. Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details. Important Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge.
  • Page 227: Index

    Index Account Managing 8 Activation 4 Adaptation 85, 86 Adaptation Mode 85 Add Call 28 Airplane Mode 45 Alarm Clock 73 Always Vibrate 40 Answering Calls 25 Device Active 25 Device Locked 25 Applications Downloading 160 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 80 Background 42 Backlight 41 Battery 15–17...
  • Page 228 Missed Call 26 Saving a Number 28 Saving numbers with Pauses Speed Dialing 31 Three-Way Call 135 Camera 100–106 Contacts 58–69 Adding an Entry 58 Adding Phone Number 64 Assigning Sped Dial 65 Deleting 63 Dialing From 60 Editing 62 Editing Phone Number 64 Selecting Ringer Type 67 Sending via Bluetooth 62...
  • Page 229 Overview 150 Refreshing Your List 156 Work 147 Email Settings Individual Account 153 Setting up an Audible Alert Sprint Mobile 151 Emergency Numbers 26 End-of-Call Options 28 Enhanced 911 (E911) 27 Entering Text 32–36 ABC Mode 34 Numbers 35 Selecting Mode 32 Symbols 35 Entries Detaching 22...
  • Page 230 Making Calls 24 MEDIA Sideloaded 92 Memory Status 91 Menu i Backing Up within Menu 23 Navigation 17 Messaging Deleting All Messages 45, Deleting Selected Messages 45, 134 Email 147 Picture Mail 107 microSD Card 88–94 Missed Call Notification 26 Mobile 95 Mobile Sync 68, 95 Index...
  • Page 231 Navigation 188 2D Map 190 3D Map 189 Address 189 Business 191 Finding the Cheapest Gas Intersection 189 Map Results 191 Summary 190 Traffic Conditions 190 Navigation Preferences 194 Navigation, GPS 187 News Accessing Information 168 Alerts 186 Audio&Video 186 Fantasy 185 Help 186 My Team 185...
  • Page 232 Photos Uploading 111, 113, 115 Picture File Supported Formats 173 Types 173 Picture Mail 107 Pictures Sending 106 Storing 105 Taking 100 Playlists 179 Power Search tab 21, 61, 151, 155, 193 Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Product Tour 195 Recent Location Adding to My Favorites 193 Sharing 193 Resetting Your Device 50...
  • Page 233 Sideloaded 173 MEDIA 92 MUSIC 92 Sideloading your Multimedia Content 181 Silence All 41 SMS Text Messaging 132 Software Updating Device 47 Speakerphone Off 27 On 27 Speech to Action 80, 80–87 Adaptation 85 Calling Contacts Entries 81 Calling Phone Numbers 82 Choice Lists 86 Launching an Application 84 Picture Mail 83...
  • Page 234 Text Messages Deleting 134 Reading 133 Replying 133 Text Messaging 132–134 Three-Way Calling 135 Timer 75 Tip Calculator 78 Touch Settings Screen Calibration 43 Sensitivity 43 Transferring Content 95–99 Contacts 95 Music, Pictures, and Videos Previously-Purchased Content 98 TTY Use 46 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Sprint TV 172...
  • Page 235 Volume 39 Other 40 Ringer 39 Silence All 41 System 40 Web 141–170 see also Data Services Downloading Content 160 Email 147 Launching 142 Navigating 144 Navigating To 165 Web Toolbar 164 World Clock 76 Index...

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