Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when youre off the Sprint National Network. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience, on page 93.)

Features of Your Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The M300 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more: Dual band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the Sprint National Network and to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 93). Sprint Mail (page 201), SMS Text Messaging (page 183), and SMS Voice Messaging (page 186) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities. Sprint Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someones name or the digits of that persons phone number (page 215). Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are. Additional charges may apply. The Contacts list can store a total of 299 phone numbers, with each contacts entry containing a maximum of five phone numbers (page 105). The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 117). Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 67).
Your phones external LCD display allows you to monitor the phones status and to see whos calling without opening the phone. T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one keypress per letter (page 47). Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two keypresses (page 45).
Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To turn your phone on:

Press and release

Once your phone is on, it may display a Looking for Service screen, which indicates your phone is searching for a signal from Sprint. When your phone does finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode the phones idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode. In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on). Note:

When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (abc > Abc > ABC) used on the current character.
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
T9 Text Input lets you enter text into your phone by allowing you to key in any character using single keystrokes. (To select the T9(English) mode when entering text, see Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 46.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive built-in word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) To enter a word using T9(English) Text Input:
1. Select the T9(English) character input mode. (See
Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 46.) Tip:
When entering text in this mode, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (T9word > T9Word > T9WORD) used on the current word.
2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a
word. As an example, to enter the word Bill:
Press until the text input mode has cycled to T9Word. This keeps the word with only an initial uppercase.

Press press

). (If you make a mistake,
to erase a single character. Press and hold
to delete an entire entry.)
Text prediction begins providing a list of possible choices if both the Text Options > Display Candidate feature is enabled, and three or more characters are entered.
Since the T9 prediction listing starts at three letters, when working with two letters, use the (0) key to begin cycling through possible two-letter choices. If, as an example, you type the word Go (keys 4 and 6), T9 prediction might provide the word In, but by pressing the (0) key you can cycle through to the next possible word choice, which is Go.
3. To accept a word and insert a space, press
all the letters, press selections.
If the word you want is not displayed after you have entered
to scroll through additional word
Entering Characters Using Alpha Mode
To enter characters using Alpha Mode (multi-tap key entry):
1. Select the Alpha mode. (See Selecting a Character Input

Mode on page 46.) Tip:

When entering text in this mode, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (abc > Abc > ABC) used on the current character.
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the
desired letter is displayed. For example, to enter the word Bill, press times, and

twice,

three times,

three times again).

(If you make a mistake, press character. Press and hold

to erase a single

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.

Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. 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 request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.
To enable your phones Location feature:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Location. (The Location
disclaimer is displayed.)
2. Read the disclaimer and select OK (
acceptance of the conditions.

) to note your

3. Select On or Off press
When the Location feature is on, your phones standby screen will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the
icon will be displayed on the main display screen.

Messaging Settings

Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phones advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. Your phones messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.

Setting Message Alerts

When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your phone notify you by playing an audible alert. To hear an alert when you receive a new message:
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Message Alerts. 2. Select Alert Volume, Alert Type, or Reminder and
3. Select an option to change (Voicemail, Text Message or

Picture Mail) and press

4. Choose your preferred settings and select Done (
) to accept your changes and return to the previous screen. If you need Help with any of the information on these screens, select Info ( ).
Setting Message Reminders
When new messages arrive, you can choose to ignore them and set the phone to periodically remind you of them by playing an audible alert at a set interval. To hear a reminder alert for unread messages:
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Message Alerts >

Reminder.

2. Select Off, Once, or Every 2 min and press

. Your Phones Settings

Deleting Old Messages
You can delete messages that youve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages:
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Auto Erase. 2. Select Yes or No and press

Managing Preset Messages

Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as Where are you?, Lets 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 (up to 20 messages total). To edit or delete an existing preset message:

Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls
Allows you to restrict outgoing calls according to one of the following rules: Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made with no restrictions. Contacts only to allow outgoing calls to only those numbers saved in the Contacts list. Special# only to allow outgoing calls to only the numbers set up in the special numbers list. (See Creating and Using Special Numbers on page 85.) To access call restriction:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Restriction. 2. Enter your lock code using your keypad. 3. Select Outgoing Call and press
4. Select Allow all, Contacts only, or Special# only and
In addition to Voice, several phone features and functions (Data and Camera/Pictures) can be locked or restricted from use. Lock Phone is a feature which prevents unauthorized access to the User Interface by locking all of the phones keys and buttons. (See Using Your Phones Lock Feature on page 82.)

Call Answer Mode

You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone by pressing any number key, by pressing simply opening the phone. To set call answer mode:

, or by

1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press
Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key. Talk key to require to be pressed to answer all incoming calls. Flip open to answer the call when the phone is opened.

Auto-Answer Mode

You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or headset. To set auto-answer mode:

Auto Answer.

2. Highlight Yes and press

to answer calls

automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in auto-answer mode even if you are not present.

S ec t i o n 2 C

Setting Your Phones Security
Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phones Lock Feature

Your Phones Security

Lock Services Creating and Using Special Numbers Using the Erase Feature Resetting Your Picture Account Resetting Your Browser Restoring Your Phones Default Settings Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint Vision
By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phones security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Section 2C: Setting Your Phones Security
Accessing the Security Menu
All of your phones security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu:

Finding Names

To find Contacts entries by name:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find. 2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key.
or Enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as Dav for Dave). (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.)
3. To display the details for an entry, highlight it and
4. To dial the entrys default phone number, press
or To display additional Contacts entries, press the navigation key ( Shortcut:

) left or right.

From standby mode, press Contacts (right softkey) to display the Contacts menu.
Finding Speed Dial Numbers
To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. 2. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation
key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. or Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad.
3. To display an entry, highlight it and press

Finding Group Entries

To find entries designated as part of a group:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Group. 2. Scroll through the group titles using your navigation
key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the group and press
3. Navigate through the group to find the desired contact. 4. To dial the entrys default phone number, press

Contacts Entry Options

To access a Contacts entrys options:
1. Select Menu > Contacts> Find. 2. Highlight the entry and press

> Edit (

3. Highlight one of the options listed below and press
[Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Current Number] to edit the entry phone number. (See Editing a Contacts Entrys Phone Number on page 110.) [Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry on page 110.) [Email] to add an email address to the entry. [URL] to add a Web sites URL to the entry. [Nickname] to add a nickname to the entry. [Memo] to add a note, street address, or other information. [Unassigned] to assign the entry to a group. [Default Ringer] to assign a preprogrammed or downloaded ringer. [No Image] to assign a predefined image to a Contacts entry.
You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry
To add a phone number to an entry:
1. Display the Contacts list (see Finding Contacts Entries
on page 107), highlight an entry, and press
2. Highlight the entry name and press Edit (

Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Sending Sprint Picture Mail Managing Sprint Picture Mail Order Prints Settings and Info

Camera

Your phones built-in camera gives you the ability to take fullcolor digital pictures, view your pictures using the phones display, and instantly send them to family and friends. Its fun and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture, view it on your phones display, and send it from your phone to up to 10 people. This section explains the features and options of your phones built-in camera.
Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera

Taking Pictures

Taking pictures with your phones built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture with the phone open:
1. Select Menu > Pictures > Camera (Additional camera
options are available through the camera mode Options menu. See Camera Mode Options on page 145 for more information.) Shortcut:
To activate camera mode, you can also press the camera key (see illustration on page 12).
2. Use the phones main display screen as a viewfinder and
aim the camera lens at your subject. Press the volume key to display the image right-side up or upside down.

3. Select Capture (

to capture the image. (The
picture will automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) (See Storing Pictures on page 149.) To return to camera mode to take another picture, press the camera key.

4. Select Next (

)to continue using the following options: Send Msg to send the picture to up to 10 contacts at one time. (See page 153 for details.) Upload to upload the picture you just took to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint Vision connection.
Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to delete the picture you just took. Camera Mode to return to the camera to take additional pictures. Review Pictures to go to the My Pictures folder to review your saved pictures.
Creating Your Sprint Picture Mail Password
The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Sprint Picture Mail password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail to access and manage your uploaded pictures and albums. To create your Sprint Picture Mail password:

To compose an SMS Voice message:
1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. 2. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Email and press
select the desired entry.
3. Enter a recipients information directly and select Done
( ) when you have finished selecting and entering the information.

minutes.)

) to continue to the next screen.
5. Start recording after the beep. (You can record up to two 6. To finish recording, select Done (
) to send the voice message. A confirmation dialog displays Connect?. Data and message charges may apply.
If this is the first time that you are sending an SMS message, the From Name screen is displayed. Enter the default name here for your messages. If you want to be warned that these charges may apply, check the Warn each time checkbox.
Accessing SMS Voice Messages
To play an SMS Voice message:
When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phones main display screen. Select Listen ( message. ) to play the voice
To reply to an SMS Voice message:
1. From the VoiceSMS inbox, select Reply ( 2. Record your reply and then select Send (

Making a Three-Way Call

With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call:
1. Enter a number you wish to call and press

Options ( ).

2. Once you have established the connection, select
3. Select 3-Way Call and press

. (This action puts the

first caller on hold and then activates a second call dialog where you can enter the second number.)
4. Enter the second number and select Call (

your three-way call.

) to begin
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller will still remain connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all other callers are then disconnected.

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. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call:

1. Press

2. Enter the number you want to call. 3. Press

To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service.
Responding to Call Waiting
When youre on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phones screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the callers phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while youre on a call:
Press. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.)
To switch back to the first caller:

again.

For those calls where you dont want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing *70 before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call.

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:
2. Enter the area code and phone number to which calls

should be forwarded.

. (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.)
To deactivate Call Forwarding:
. (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.)
You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.

Sec tion 3B

Sprint Vision
Sprint Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint Vision FAQs
Sprint Vision offers easy and amazing data services you will really use. These features including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access let you have fun, stay in touch, and stay informed no matter where you go on the network. This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of Sprint Vision Services.
Section 3B: Sprint Vision
Sprint Vision Applications
Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please see the Sprint Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com. Sprint Picture Mail Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high-resolution digital pictures, and take and send short video clips with your phone. Messaging Send and receive email and chat on your wireless phone. Games Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration. Choose from hundreds of games to play anytime. Ringers Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your Contacts. Screen Savers Download unique images to use as screen savers, or make it easy to tell whos calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your Contacts. Web Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites from your phone.

Getting Started With Sprint Vision
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint Vision services, including managing your user name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.

Your User Name

When you buy a phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by @sprint.com. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint Vision services might have jsmith003@sprint.com as his user name.) When you use Sprint Vision services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. The user name is also useful as an address for Sprint Mail, as a way to personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don't have to enter it.

Finding Your user name

If you aren't sure what your Sprint Vision user name is, you can easily find it online or on your phone. To find your user name:
At www.sprint.com. Sign on to your account using your phone number and password. To display your user name, click the My Personal Information menu, and then click Vision User Name. On your phone. You can find your user name under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number). 195
Launching a Sprint Vision Connection
To launch a Sprint Vision connection:
Select Menu > Web. (Your Sprint Vision connection will open and the Sprint Vision home page will be displayed.)
The Sprint Vision Home Page
You can also press the navigation key right to access the Web.
If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 197), press OK (right softkey) to continue and access the Web.
While connecting, the following will appear on the screen: Vision Connecting. If you had a previous Sprint Vision connection, the last page you visited may be displayed when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the Connecting. message when you launch the session. 196 Section 3B: Sprint Vision
Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data sessionthat is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will open and you will see the Connecting. message.

Scrolling

As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites:
Press the navigation key up and down. Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.
To scroll page by page through Web sites:

Selecting

Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items:
Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press
Youll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled OK. If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item. (The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your phones keypad, even though the number 0 doesnt appear on the screen.)
Links, which appear as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls. To select links:
Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.

Going Back

To go back one page:

Press the

key on your phone.
The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.

Going Home

To return to the Sprint Vision home page from any other Web page:
Press and hold. or Select Menu > Home.

Accessing Messaging

Now you can send and receive email and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint National Network.

Message Types

There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Sprint Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat. (Sprint Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging. For information on using your phones voicemail feature, see Using Voicemail on page 174.)

Accessing Sprint Mail

Sprint Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint Mail account from your phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com.
To access Sprint Mail from your phone:
1. Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (If

. (The browser will

Restarting the Web Browser
If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser:
2. Select More > Restart Browser.

Sprint Vision FAQs

How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint Vision service? Your user name (for example, bsmith001@sprint.com) will be displayed in the Phone Info. listing in your phones Settings menu. How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint Vision services when you turn on your phone. How do I know when my phone is connected to Sprint Vision services? Your phone automatically connects when Sprint Vision service is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone will also display the indicator.
Can I make calls and use Sprint Vision services at the same time? You cannot use voice and Sprint Vision services simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint Vision service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress Sprint Vision session. When is my data connection active? Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the phones display screen. indicator flashes on your
When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate. Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to Settings > Data > Off Data in your phones menu.

S ec t i o n 3 C

Sprint Voice Command
Getting Started With Sprint Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book

Voice Command

Making a Call With Sprint Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint Voice Command
With Sprint Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier especially when youre 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. This section outlines the Sprint Voice Command service.
Section 3C: Sprint Voice Command
Getting Started 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. Theres no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while youre driving. You can call anyone in your address book even if you dont remember their phone number. You dont need to worry about losing your contacts or address book. This advanced service is network-based, so if you switch or happen to lose your phone, you wont lose your contacts or address book.

Its Easy to Get Started

There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint Voice Command:
Sign up when you purchase and activate your phone. Just dial from your phone to contact Sprint Customer Service and sign up.
There is a monthly charge for Sprint Voice Command. Note:
After your initial connection to the Sprint Voice Command service, youll be asked to setup a voice identification which consists of your first and last name.
Initial Setup of the Voice Command Service
To set up the Voice Command Service:

1. Just dial

from your wireless phone where youll hear the Welcome to Sprint prompt.
2. At the main setup prompt, youll need to record your
first and last name for the system.

Press Press

to accept your verbal identification. to re-record your verbal identification.
3. Write down the Web site access information to build
your personal address book via the Voice Command Web site (see page 218): Web Address: www.talk.sprintpcs.com User name: Sprint phone number (without hyphens) Password: this alphanumeric password is setup during your initial online account setup). Note:
The Sprint Voice Command service cannot be used to dial 911 emergency services.
Creating Your Own Address Book
You can program up to 299 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. With the advanced technology of Sprint Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them. There are four ways to update your address book: On the Web. Go to www.talk.sprintpcs.com and sign on with your phone number (no hyphens) and password to access your account page. Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge address books from desktop software applications with Sprint SM Sync Services for no additional charge. Simply click on the Click to synchronize button within your Sprint Voice Command personal address book at www.talk.sprintpcs.com.
Use Voice Recordings. Simply dial and say, Add name. You will then be asked to say the name and number you want to add to your personal address book. Your address book can store up to 20 voice-recorded names at once. Call Sprint 411. If you dont have a computer or Internet access handy, you can have Sprint 411 look up phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your
address book. Just dial and say Call operator and well add two names and all the numbers associated with those names to your address book for our standard directory assistance charge.
Making a Call With Sprint Voice Command
To make a call with Sprint Voice Command:
and youll hear the Ready prompt.
2. After this prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, Call

Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
Restricting Childrens Access to Your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your Sprint invoice.

Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your batterys performance. Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems with Sprint phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phones manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. Theyre also available at http://www.sprint.com. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure theyre genuine and safe. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32 F to 113 F (0 C to 45 C). Dont use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. Never dispose of the battery by incineration. Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Dont attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. Its best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Dont store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. Its best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month: -4 F to 140 F (-20 C to 60 C) More than one month: -4 F to 113 F (-20 C to 45 C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center.
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.
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device
Your Sprint Nextel phone has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Sprint Vision M300 phone by Samsung has an M4 rating and a T4 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and degree of your hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device's telecoil ("T Switch" or "Telephone Switch") than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from your wireless phone. Hearing aid devices should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable usability: Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers best use. Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use. Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.