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Online User Guide Factor www.boostmobile.com ©2011 Samsung. All rights reserved. BOOST and BOOSTMOBILE and Logo are trademarks of Boost. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 5/2/11 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 2
usuarios en español, por favor visita a www.boostmobile.com y haz clic en Support. To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.boostmobile.com and click Support. Important Privacy Message - Boost's policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 3
14 Battery and Charger 14 Navigating Through the Menus 15 Displaying Your Phone Number 17 Making and Answering Calls 17 Entering Text 22 2B. Settings 26 Sound Settings 26 Display Settings 30 Location Settings 31 Messaging Settings 32 Airplane Mode 33 TTY Use With Boost Service 33 Phone - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 4
Dial Numbers 45 Finding Speed Dial Numbers 46 Selecting a Ringtone Type for an Entry 46 Assigning a Picture to an Entry 47 Finding Contacts Entries 47 Secret Contacts Entries 48 Dialing Boost Services 48 2E. Calendar & Tools 49 Calendar 49 Alarm Clock 51 Memo Pad 51 Calculator 52 Tip - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 5
88 General Precautions 88 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 89 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . 91 Caring for the Battery 92 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy 93 Owner's Record 95 User Guide Proprietary Notice 95 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty 96 Manufacturer's Warranty 96 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 6
Introduction Your Phone's Menu This User Guide introduces you to BoostTM service and all the features of your new phone. It's divided into four sections: ࡗ Section 1: Getting Started ࡗ Section 2: Using Your Phone ࡗ Section 3: Boost Service Features ࡗ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 7
Flirt Fun Web Missed Alerts Get Stuff Re-Boost ii Pictures 1: Camera Settings/Tools 2: Pictures 1: Settings 1: Display 1: Main Screen 3: Picture ID 5: Brightness 2: Outer Screen 4: Backlight Control 6: PowerSave Mode 2: Volume 1: Incoming Ringtone Volume 2: Playback Volume 3: Key Beeps - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 8
1: On/Off 2: Change Parental Control Code 3: Restrictions 9: Reset/Delete 1: Reset Settings 3: Delete Stuff 2: Reset Phone 4: Change Lock Code 10: Others 1: Abbreviated Dialing 2: Call Answer 3: Accessibility 4: Airplane Mode 5: Data 6: Contact Match 7: Language 8: Contacts 9: TTY Options - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 9
Section 1 Getting Started - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 10
1A. Setting Up Service ࡗ Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) ࡗ Activating Your Phone (page 3) ࡗ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4) ࡗ Boost Account Passwords (page 4) ࡗ Getting Help (page 5) Setting Up Your Phone 1. Remove the battery from its packaging. 2. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 11
Battery" on page 15 for details. Activating Your Phone 4 3 To activate your new phone, please refer to the "Activation Kit" documentation included in your original device packaging. For additional support information visit us at: www.boostmobile.com - or - Call Boost Customer Care at 1-888-BOOST - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 12
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Boost Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1. From standby mode - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 13
accessories. ⅷ Shop for the latest Boost phones. ⅷ View available Boost service plans and options. ⅷ Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more. From Any Other Phone ⅷ 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848). Boost 411 Boost 411 gives you access to - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 14
Section 2 Your Phone - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 15
14) ࡗ Battery and Charger (page 14) ࡗ Navigating Through the Menus (page 15) ࡗ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 17) ࡗ Making and Answering Calls (page 17) ࡗ Entering Text (page 22) Tip: Phone Software Upgrades - Updates to your phone's software may become available from time to time. Boost will - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 16
. Camera 16. Volume Buttons 18. Camera Button 17. Charger/Accessory Jack Key Functions 1. Status Bar Icons provide information about your phone's status and options, such as signal strength, ringtone setting, messaging, and battery charge. 2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 17
volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume button can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. 17. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable. 18. Camera - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 18
data. 1X 2G Data Dormant - Data service is currently dormant. Battery - Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) Low battery - Shows your current battery charge level is low. Status Bar - Status Icons Location On - Your phone's location feature is on and available for - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 19
phone is set to beep and vibrate when you receive an incoming call. TTY - Your phone is operating in TTY mode. Alarm - An alarm has been set on your phone. pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. Manual - The white balance has been set to Manual. Use this for taking pictures - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 20
Phone Connected- The Bluetooth device is connected. BT Headset Connected- The Bluetooth Headset is connected and visible. BT Stereo Connected- The Bluetooth stereo device is connected Locked Message - You have new text messages that must be unlocked using your PIN code. Urgent Message - You have new - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 21
screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Battery and Charger WARNING: Use only Boost-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Boost-approved or Samsungapproved battery and charger may increase the risk that your - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 22
will lose any information you were just working on. Always use a Boost-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. ᮣ Plug the flat end of the charger into the phone's charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet. With the - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 23
and pressing . If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the corresponding number on the phone's keypad. For example, to view your text messages: 1. From standby mode, press to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging by highlighting it and pressing . 3. Select Messages on the next - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 24
Number ᮣ Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number/ User ID. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Making and Answering Calls Making Calls 1. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 25
(right softkey) > 2-Sec Pause. This inserts a longer pause between the dialed phone number and the next entered digits. Note: Use this feature to navigate through automated menus. If you know the number sequence required to connect you to the right destination and the menu prompts require more time - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 26
number during an emergency call. Note: You must highlight MSID and press MSID number. to view your Ⅲ OPTIONS (right softkey) to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked). To exit Emergency mode: 1. Press to end a 911 call. 2. Press and to exit. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 27
histories. ⅷ Tools to access the Tools menu. End-of-Call Options After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone displays the phone number and the duration of the call. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Save to add the new number to your Contacts - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 28
, see "2D. Contacts" on page 42.) To save a number from standby mode: 1. Enter a phone number and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Save. 2. Highlight New Entry or you have dialed the number when it shows "connecting...". To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99: 1. Press the first digit - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 29
display confirms that you have dialed the number when it shows "connecting...". Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, Plus Code , followed by the country code and phone number.) Entering Text Selecting a Text Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 30
one of the following: My album, Take new picture or Voice. Change the current attachment by selecting or message. Ⅲ Set Callback # to add a phone number in the heading informing the recipient of letter capitalization (abc > Abc > ABC). ABC Mode In Abc mode, also known as multi-tap entry, you - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 31
, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages To enter numbers: ᮣ Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See "Selecting a Text Input Mode" on page 22.) To enter symbols: ᮣ Select the Symbols mode. (See "Selecting a Text Input Mode" on page 22.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 32
Phone Basics Note: Preset messages make composing text messages easier by allowing you to enter quick messages, such as "Meet me at," "Can I call you?," or a customized message of your own. (For more information on preset messages, please see "Managing Preset Messages" on page 32.) 2A. Phone Basics - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 33
31) ࡗ Messaging Settings (page 32) ࡗ Airplane Mode (page 33) ࡗ TTY Use With Boost Service (page 33) ࡗ Phone Setup Options (page 35) ࡗ Security Settings ( / Unknown: 1. Select Unsaved Numbers or Private / Unknown 2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringtone. 3. Use your navigation key to scroll - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 34
wide variety of new ringtones are available from Boost and you can access them right from your phone. (Additional charges may apply, but some a purchase, highlight Buy and press . (Your phone automatically downloads the ringtone.) 5. When the download is finished, select an option to continue: Ⅲ - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 35
Tools > Settings > Ringtones > Text Message. 2. Select Downloaded, Preloaded, or No Ringtone. 3. Select a category Battery Alert. 2. Select On or Off. Note: You can also assign ringtones from the Contacts menu. See "Ringtone Types" on page 26. Adjusting the Phone's Volume Settings Adjust your phone - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 36
.) Silence All The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: ᮣ With the phone open, press and hold the volume button down in standby mode. (You will see "Silence All.") To deactivate Silence All: ᮣ Press the volume button up repeatedly - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 37
Settings > Display > Main Screen > Wallpaper. 2. Select No Image, Take New Picture, My Albums, Downloaded or Preloaded. To select a Foreground: 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > 3. Highlight a time setting and press . Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery's talk and standby times. - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 38
press . Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Boost applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 39
new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own preset messages. Setting Message Notification When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by displaying an icon on your display screen. You can also choose to be notified with a message notification on your display - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 40
On Power Up and press . While in Airplane Mode, your phone's standby screen will display "Phone Off." TTY Use With Boost Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 41
www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/ mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone 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. WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling Boost - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 42
shortcut.) 4. Press to return to standby mode. Call Answer Mode Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone: whether you want to press , to to press incoming calls. to answer all Ⅲ Flip Open to require you to flip open the phone to answer incoming calls. Setting Abbreviated Dialing To - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 43
your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number. If this doesn't work, call Boost Customer Care at 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888266-7848). 2. Select Lock Now. Unlocking Your Phone 1. From standby mode, press Unlock (left softkey). 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 44
Select an option. Ⅲ Text Messages Ⅲ Call Logs Ⅲ Cookies and Cache Ⅲ Dowloaded Content Ⅲ Contacts Ⅲ Pictures 4. Press DELETE (left softkey). Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringtone and display settings. The Contacts, history, Scheduler, and - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 45
To enable data services: 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Data > On/Off. 2. At the "Connect to Internet?" prompt, select Connect or Always Auto-connect. 3. At the "Enable Boost Data Service?" prompt, select Yes. 38 2B. Settings - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 46
of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list. Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the number is in your Contacts). Duplicate group. Ⅲ Save to save the number to a new or existing entry. GPS Services 2C. History 39 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 47
History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted. Saving a Number From History Your phone 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. 1. Highlight a History entry and press OPTIONS - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 48
the number, your phone displays the new Contacts entry. (See "Contacts Entry Options" on page 43.) Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your or - Select CANCEL (right softkey) to return to the previous menu. GPS Services If you need to make a call from History and you are outside your - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 49
Ringtone Type for an Entry (page 46) ࡗ Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 47) ࡗ Finding Contacts Entries (page 47) ࡗ Secret Contacts Entries (page 48) ࡗ Dialing Boost Services (page 48) 42 2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 50
Number To save a number from standby mode: 1. Enter a phone number and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Save. 2. Highlight New Entry or Existing Entry and press . 3. Highlight a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Other) and press . 4. Use the keypad to enter the new contact name - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 51
secret contacts. (See "Your Phone's Lock Feature" on page 36.) ● My Name Card to enter information into a new personal name card or view information in your existing name card. ● Services to access shortcut dialing numbers for customer services. (See "Dialing Boost Services" on page 48.) Editing - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 52
and press . 5. Highlight a label for the number and press . 6. Press DONE (left softkey) to save the number. Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in speed dial locations. (For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see "Speed Dialing" on page 21 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 53
If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new phone number, you will see a message asking if you wish to replace the existing Select a ringtone menu, such as Get New Ringtones, Default Ringtone, Downloaded Ringtones, Other Ringtones, or No Ringtone. Ⅲ If you selected Other - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 54
Tip: If you select Get New Ringtones, you can purchase and download new ringtones right from your phone. For details, "Downloading Games, Ringtones, and More" on page 81. Assigning a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. 1. Display a Contacts entry - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 55
list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Boost services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. Press > CONTACTS. 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) Settings > Services and select an available service. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: ᮣ Dial the appropriate - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 56
left or right. 7. Select a ringtone for the alarm by highlighting the ringtone field and pressing . Ⅲ To select a ringtone menu, press > Downloaded for downloaded ringtones, > Preloaded for preprogrammed ringtones and > No Ringtone for ringtone sound. 8. Select a Start and End time and date for the - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 57
alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ⅷ By playing the assigned ringtone. ⅷ By illuminating the backlight. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press . To view additional options, press the appropriate option: ⅷ Snooze - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 58
, press for preprogrammed ringtones, for downloaded ringtones and for ringtone sound. > Preloaded > Downloaded > No Ringtone 6. Select a right and left navigation keys. 9. Press DONE (left softkey). Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad that you can use to compose and store reminders and - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 59
Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo Pad. 2. Highlight a note and press . 3. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete > YES (left softkey). Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Calculator > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers using your keypad. Ⅲ Press the up - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 60
Calendar / Tools Tip Calculator To configure the tip percentage you owe on a bill: 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Calculator > Tip Calculator. 2. Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the Bill ($) amount, Tip (%), and # Paying. The Tip ($) displays the amount you pay for a tip and You - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 61
2F. Voice Services ࡗ Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 54) ࡗ Managing Voice Memos (page 56) Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your phone's built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 62
shortcut?," say an application name (for example, "Messages"). 4. The phone opens the selected menu. Checking Phone Status Using ASR You can use ASR to obtain information about your phone: ⅷ Status ⅷ Time ⅷ Signal Strength ⅷ Network ⅷ Battery ⅷ My Phone Number Voice Services 2F. Voice Services 55 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 63
> Reset Voice > Yes (left softkey). To change the ASR mode: 1. Press and hold . 2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Audio Modes and select an option. Ⅲ Expert Mode to sound a beep only. Ⅲ Prompt Mode to prompt for required information. Managing Voice Memos Use your phone's Voice Services to - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 64
Your phone can Review. 2. Press OPTIONS > Delete All > DELETE (left softkey). To edit a voice memo title: 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review. 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Caption. 3. Enter the new title and press DONE (left softkey). Voice Services 2F. Voice Services - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 65
or to return to camera mode to take another picture. To take a picture with the phone closed: 1. Press and hold and the volume up key to activate camera mode. Note: The keys are locked when the phone is closed. Press and hold the camera key and volume key together to unlock the keys. 58 2G - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 66
through the external display screen.) 3. Press to take the picture. (Your phone automatically saves the picture.) Displaying the Status This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. ᮣ From camera mode, press the navigation key up and select an option: Ⅲ Status - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 67
to the Album.) 5. Press or to return to camera mode to take another picture. Note: Your phone automatically saves the pictures in your Album. Taking Mosaic Shots This feature allows you to take 4 shots in a manual sequence. When you take mosaic shots, you will see 4 grids on the preview screen - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 68
Move the camera toward the desired direction. 4. Press or to take the photo. Note: Your phone automatically saves the pictures in your Album. Adjusting the Resolution 1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey). 2. Use the right navigation key and highlight Resolution ( ). 3. Select 640x480 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 69
or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. Ⅲ Manual - The white balance has been set to Manual. Use this for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings. Adjusting Color Tones 1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey). 2. Use the right navigation - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 70
the Brightness This feature allows you to adjust the brightness of the picture. 1. From camera mode, press the navigation key left or right. (You will see photo taken: 1. Take a picture. (See "To take a picture with the phone open:" on page 58.) 2. With the picture displayed, press OPTIONS (right - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 71
to a Contact: 1. Take a picture. (See "To take a picture with the phone open:" on page 58.) 2. With the picture displayed, press SEND (left softkey). a list of optional sending, marking, and text input choices. (Text Mode, Add Preset Message, Add/Change Recipient, Add/Change Attachment, Add/Change - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 72
Camera Ⅲ Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry. Select one of the following options: ● Contacts ● Unsaved Numbers ● Private / Unknown Ⅲ Wallpaper to assign the picture as a wallpaper. 3. Highlight an entry and press picture. to assign the 2G. Camera 65 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 73
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 of your phone's Bluetooth service, including: ⅷ Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. 66 2H. - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 74
share a passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: 1. Press > and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetoothcompatible - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 75
3. Select Send contacts and press . 4. Select one or multiple available contacts and press . 5. Press SEND (left softkey) to send the contact(s). 68 2H. Bluetooth - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 76
Section 3 Boost Service Features - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 77
(page 76) Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Boost Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 78
only when it is turned on and you are in a Boost service area. Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 79
as "I'm running late, I'm on my way", that make composing messages fast and easy. Use your phone to customize your own preset messages (up to 160 characters). Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for text messaging and SMS voice messaging. Composing Text Messages 1. Press > Messaging - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 80
to change the text input mode. 2. Select one of the following options: Ⅲ Text Mode ● Predictive Text to enter add, select one of the following: My album, Take new picture or Voice. Change the current attachment by selecting or de- to add a phone number in the heading informing the recipient of alternate means to respond - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 81
softkey) > Text Mode > Smileys. Ⅲ Press the number that corresponds with the desired emoticon (from your keypad). 3. Review your reply and softkey). 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 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 82
number, call Boost Customer Service. Call Waiting When you're on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller's phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 83
activated Call Forwarding. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 3. Press . (You will see a message the deactivation.) Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. 76 3A. Service: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 84
Data Services With your Boost service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Your User Name - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 85
transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is completely open), and you can receive calls. If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see "Launching a Web Connection" on page 78. 78 3B. Web and Data Services - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 86
up and down. To scroll page by page through websites: ᮣ Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone. Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen (number keys) to select an item. Web and Data 3B. Web and Data Services 79 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 87
Menu Although the home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your phone. Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu or toolbar may be opened - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 88
Web pages. ⅷ SEARCH launches the Google® search engine. ⅷ BOOST SEARCH launches the Jumptap Search Page. ⅷ OPTIONS accesses the Browser problem by simply restarting the browser. 1. Press TOOLBAR (right softkey) to open the browser menu. 2. Select OPTIONS > Advanced > Reset Settings. Downloading - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 89
details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment. To download a selected item: 1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item will download automatically. When you see the New Download screen, you have successfully downloaded the item to your phone.) Note: If you - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 90
to standby mode. Application Manager Whether you purchase your content from your phone or from your online account management page at www.boostmobile.com, Application Manager stores all of your purchases and you may download them to your phone from there. This is a storage area on the Boost Network - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 91
Visit www.boostmobile.com or call Boost Customer Care for additional information. Data Services FAQs Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will be displayed when you access Menu > Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number/User ID. How do I sign in for - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 92
How do I know when my phone is connected to data services? Your phone automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives. You will also see the or indicator. Can I make calls and use data services at the same time? You can receive calls while data is active. You can - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 93
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 94
Phone (page 89) ࡗ Caring for the Battery (page 92) ࡗ Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 93) ࡗ Owner's Record (page 95) ࡗ User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 95) This phone guide For the best care of your phone, only manufacturer-authorized personnel should service your phone. Failure to do so may be - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 95
, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain network services or mobile phone features are in - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 96
Ⅲ Below deck on boats. Ⅲ Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Ⅲ Areas where the air contains Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Ⅲ Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http:// mobile - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 97
have been developed for mobile phones to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your SPH-M260 has an M4 rating - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 98
or questionable manufacturing standards. Boost Mobile is not aware of similar problems with Boost Mobile phones resulting from the proper use of batteries approved by the manufacturer of your phone. Use only manufacturerapproved batteries found through your phone's manufacturer. ⅷ In order to - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 99
Boost 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. Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone standard after reviewing the available - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 100
model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-M260 are: PCS mode compliance could void the user's authority to operate with the instructions, may cause - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 101
. User Guide template version 11a_FM (October 2010) The model, regulatory, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This is helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-M260 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 102
") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 103
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 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 104
SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 105
, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on the local hard disk(s) or other permanent storage media of one computer and use the Software on a single computer or a mobile device at a time, and you may not make the Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 106
by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade. After upgrading, you may no longer use the Software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility. 6. SOFTWARE TRANSFER. You may not transfer this EULA or the rights to the Software granted herein to any third party unless it is in connection with - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 107
BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OR OTHER SERVICES, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, AND RELATED CONTENT THROUGH THE SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 108
be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software. To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung's Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 109
Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC: 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) Important: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 110
3 Airplane Mode 33 Alarm Clock 51 Applications 84 Downloading 81 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 54 Activating 54 Menus 55 Options 56 Voice Calls 55 B Backlight 30 Battery 14 Capacity 15 Charging 15 Disposal 93 Installing 14 Bluetooth 66-68 Pairing 67 Settings 66 Boost Service Account Passwords - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 111
Data Services 77-85 see also Web Enabling and Disabling 37 FAQs 84 Launching the Web 78 Password 4 Security Features 37 User Name 77 Display Screen 10 Language 31 Downloading Ringers and Games 81 E Emergency Numbers 19 End-of-Call Options 20 Enhanced 911 (E911) 19 Entering Text 22, 22-25 ABC Mode 23 - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 112
Pictures 58 Plus (+) Code Dialing 22 Preset Messages 32, 74 R Resetting Your Phone 37 Ringtones Assigning to Contacts 46 Buying and Downloading Safety Information 88-95 Saving a Phone Number 21, 43 Screen Savers Assigning Pictures 64 Downloading 81 Security 36-38 Data Services 37 Settings 26-38 TTY - Samsung SPH-M260 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f6) (English) - Page 113
Off 14 U Unlocking Your Phone 36 V Vibrate 29 Voice Dialing 55 Voice Memos 56 Voicemail Clear Icon 71 Notification 70 Retrieving 71 Setting Up 4, 70 Volume 28 W Warranty 96 Web 77-85 see also Data Services Browser Menu 80-81 108 Index Downloading Content 81 Launching 78 Navigating 79 User Name 77
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