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SPH-M400 User Guide ©2012 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 2
Sprint Support Services 6 Phone Basics ...7 Your Phone's Layout ...8 Key Functions...8 Turn Your Phone On and Off 9 Your Home Screen ...10 Status Bar...10 Enter Text ...13 Entering Text Using the Keypad 13 Phone Calls...15 Make Phone Calls...15 Call Using the Keypad 15 Call from Logs ...16 Call - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 3
Ringers ...27 Selecting Ringers ...27 Accessibility ...29 Voice Recognition ...30 Voice Guide ...31 Font Size ...31 Negative Color...31 Display Themes...31 Phone Information ...32 Lock Phone...32 Locking and Unlocking Your Phone 32 Changing the Lock Code 33 Location ...33 Parental Controls ...34 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 4
Abbreviated Dialing ...37 Call Answer ...38 Text Entry ...38 Airplane Mode ...39 Data ...39 Contact Match ...40 Roaming ...40 Language ...41 Contacts ...41 TTY Options ...42 Navigation Keys ...42 Contacts ...44 Get Started With Contacts 44 Add a Contact ...44 Save a Phone Number ...46 Edit a - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 5
My Stuff Manager ...57 GPS Services ...58 Activating Location Mode 58 Sprint Family Locator 58 Shopping ...59 Web and Data ...60 Getting Started with Web and Data Service 60 Your User Name...60 Launching a Web Connection 61 Data Connection Status and Indicators 61 Navigating the Web ...61 Data - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 6
Alerts 76 Erasing Events ...77 Bluetooth ...77 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 78 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu 78 Pairing Bluetooth Phones 79 Updating Phone ...79 Voice Service...79 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR 79 Calculator...82 Tip Calculator ...82 Eco Calculator ...83 Device Self - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 7
to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Important: Close your phone before removing the cover - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 8
no gaps around the cover. 2. Insert the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory jack. 3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Get Started 2 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 9
setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. 4. Open your phone. Then press and hold to turn the phone on. If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. Activate Your - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 10
to complete the activation process. 3. After you have completed the wizard, 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 1-888-211-4727 for assistance. Tip: Do not press while the - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 11
information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com ● Access your account information. ● Check your minutes - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 12
your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. ► Press . Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 13
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone's Layout Turn Your Phone On and Off Your Home Screen Enter Text - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 14
your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the greeting. ● Navigation Key allows you to scroll through the phone's your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts. ● Talk Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate Voice - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 15
adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. ● Speaker to route the phone's audio through the speaker. ● 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable (included). ● Camera lens lets you capture pictures - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 16
the battery is charging). Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your phone's applications, functions, and menus. For information about modifying the Home screen appearance, see Display. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the Home screen provides phone and service status - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 17
is animated. 3G/2G Data Dormant - 3G/2G 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. Location On - Your phone's location feature is on and available for locationbased - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 18
Alarm - An alarm has been set on your phone. Missed Alarm - You have missed an alarm event. Calendar Event Use this for taking pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. Manual - The white balance has been set to Manual. Use this for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 19
is connected and visible. Bluetooth Hidden - The phone is hidden to other Bluetooth phones and not transmitting its information. Text Message - You have new text messages. Voicemail - You have new voicemail messages. Missed Call - You have missed an incoming call. Missed Text Message - You have new - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 20
. 2. Highlight a message and press . 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. Phone Basics 14 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 21
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Voicemail Phone Call Options Logs Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad Call from Logs - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 22
can also place calls from your phone by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts using your History listings and Voice Services. Call from Logs You can make a call directly from your History list. 1. Press > History. 2. Highlight an entry and press . Note: You cannot make calls from History to - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 23
location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.) Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: ● The phone rings or vibrates. ● The indicator light - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 24
text message. 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. ► Select Answer to answer the call. Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 25
. A 2-Sec Pause entry displays a "t". For example: (214) 555-7777t5t6t7. 3-way Calling With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people who are on two different phone lines at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. Phone Calls 19 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 26
Contacts list. Recent History to use your History list to locate a call recipient. Enter phone number to manually enter the call recipient's phone number. 4. Press after you highlight the appropriate contact or enter the phone number. 5. When you're connected to the second party, press JOIN - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 27
by the country code and phone number.) Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Logs Logs Options Clear Logs View Logs The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list. ► Press > History. Phone Calls 21 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 28
from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone's history. Logs Options The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log options. Accessing Log Options 1. Press . 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the following options: New - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 29
. 3. If you are certain you want to erase the Log, select DELETE (left softkey). - or - Select CANCEL (right softkey) to return to the previous menu. Phone Calls 23 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 30
provide an overview of items you can change using your phone's Settings menus. Display Volume Ringers Accessibility Phone Information Lock Phone Location Parental Controls Reset/Delete Others Display You can customize the display screen on your phone such as by choosing wallpaper for the main screen - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 31
Select Wallpaper for the Home Screen 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Wallpaper. 2. Select No Image, Take New Picture, My Albums, Downloaded, or Preloaded and press . 3. When you have selected the image you want use as your wallpaper, press ASSIGN (left softkey). - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 32
time setting and press . Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery's talk and standby times. Adjusting the Brightness Adjust your screen's contrast and press . Applying PowerSave Mode PowerSave Mode preserves the battery charge life and automatically turns off the screen after a certain - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 33
● Backlight Off is set to 15 seconds. ● Keypad light is set to Off. Activate PowerSave Mode 1. Press > phone's battery alert. These also allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring. Selecting Ringer Types for Incoming Calls ► Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtones > Incoming Calls - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 34
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press PLAY (left softkey) to play a sample ringer. 4. Press to assign a ringer To assign a ringer to One Contact: 1. Select Contact Entries > One Contact. 2. Highlight a single contact and press ASSIGN (left softkey). 3. - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 35
you when your battery needs charging: 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Ringtone > Battery Alert. 2. Select On or Off. Accessibility Your phone's Accessibility settings let you take advantage of the built-in automatic speech recognition software. Voice Recognition Voice Guide Font Size - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 36
Display Themes Voice Recognition 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 press the Voice Recognition Button on the side of the phone and talk into the speaker, and ASR will - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 37
> Accessibility > Negative Color. 2. Highlight On and press . Display Themes The Display Themes option allows you to view your phone screen in the default Sprint colors or in black and white only. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Accessibility > Display Themes. 2. Use your right and - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 38
to view your Phone Number/User ID, Memory Status, Icon Glossary, Version, Advanced, or My Account. Press DONE (left softkey) when finished viewing the information. Lock Phone When your phone is locked you can only receive incoming calls and make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 39
in Lock Mode You can only place emergency calls when in lock mode. To call an emergency number from lock mode: ► Press . - or - Press . Location Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 40
, including Web and text messaging. 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. Enable Parental Controls - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 41
you set on your phone do not reflect those configured on Sprint.com. For online configuration information, sign in to My Sprint, select the My Voice Calls to lock the phone and prevent outgoing calls. Incoming calls can still be received. You can also choose specific numbers allowed for the user - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 42
can choose specific content to delete, rather than resetting the entire phone to its default state. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete and enter your Lock code. 2. Select Delete Stuff. 3. Choose from Text Messages, Call Logs, Cookies and Cache, Downloaded Content, Contacts, or - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 43
For more information, see Lock Phone. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Reset/Delete. 2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter your new lock code. Others You can customize additional settings on your phone such as Abbreviated Dialing assignments, call answer and airplane mode - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 44
pressing any key. Talk Key to require you to press to answer all incoming calls. Flip Open to require you to flip open the phone to answer incoming calls. Text Entry Configure settings for text entry. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Text Entry. 2. Choose from the following - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 45
where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. as you have not turned the phone off and on. Update Data Profile If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 46
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. Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 47
Note: If you're on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Others > Roaming > - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 48
, call Sprint Relay Customer Service at 1-800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com. For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. Navigation Keys Your phone - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 49
2. Highlight a navigation key direction (Left Navigation, Right Navigation, Up Navigation, Down Navigation) and press . 3. Highlight a shortcut and press . (If there are additional levels available, press before selecting your shortcut.) 4. Press to return to standby mode. Settings 43 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 50
contacts you enter and save directly in your phone. Get Started With Contacts Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact Add Emergency Contacts Send Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 4200 phone numbers, and each entry's name can contain 64 characters. Access Contacts - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 51
a picture to the entry. Add Number to add a phone number to the entry. Email to add an email address. . This custom ringtone will be played when an incoming call from this entry is announced. URL to add to add a birth date to the entry's information card. Memo to add a note, street address, - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 52
the call related to that contact. Send Contact to forward the 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 Sprint Support Services for more information. Save a Phone - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 53
or Edit Information for a Contact Once you've entered a contact into your phone, you can add to or edit that contact's information. 1. From the Home more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. Below - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 54
(right softkey) > Delete Contact. 3. Press DELETE (left softkey) to confirm the deletion. Add Emergency Contacts Your phone is equipped with a button that displays the acronym ICE (In Case of Emergency). ICE makes it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 55
creating an free space for another one. ICE Options Within the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY screen, you can add personal information and additional messages you the Bluetooth capabilities on your phone, you can transmit contact information to another Bluetooth-compatible phone. 1. Highlight a Contacts - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 56
the left side of the selected Contact entry. You can select multiple entries using the same process. 5. Press SEND CONTACTS (left softkey) 6. Highlight a paired Bluetooth phone to use and press SELECT (left softkey) > Yes. Contacts 50 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 57
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone's messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text, pictures, and voice recordings. See your service plan for applicable charges for - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 58
Entering Text Using the Keypad Your phone 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 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 59
Set Callback # to add a phone number in the heading informing the recipient of alternate means to respond to the message. Tip: When entering text, press to change letter capitalization (abc > - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 60
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. Accounts and Messaging 54 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 61
a wide variety of applications in many different categories with your phone and data service. Get Started with Applications 1. Press > My Stuff > softkey to explore your options, Web and Data Services Important Privacy Message: Sprint's policies often do not apply to third-party applications - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 62
(Additional charges may apply.) Accessing the Download Menus Downloading an Item My Stuff Manager Accessing the Download Menus Your phone's My which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 63
the downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be of your purchases and you may download them to your phone from there. This is a storage area on the Nationwide Sprint Network that allows you to store all your purchased - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 64
other items to download. Press to close the browser and return to standby mode. For complete information and instructions on downloading Games, Ringers, Wallpapers, and Applications, visit the Digital Lounge at sprint.com. GPS Services Your phone's built-in GPS capability gives you access to - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 65
enter http://SFL.sprint.com/m into your phone's browser and follow the directions within the Family Locator Web page. Shopping The Shopping application is a direct link to downloadable content, such as games, ringers, wallpapers, and other applications. (Additional charges - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 66
John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have [email protected] as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don't have to enter it - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 67
change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. ► Sprint 2G data network. When the arrows are white, your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page) and you can receive calls. When the arrows are gray, your phone - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 68
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 special functions, or even place phone calls. To select links: ► Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey. Web and - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 69
to answer questions you may have about your phone's data services. How will I know when my phone is ready for data service? Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will be displayed when you press Settings/Tools > Settings > Phone Information > Phone Number/User ID. How do I sign in for - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 70
the Web or use other data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again browser menu include: ● BACK to visit the previous page. ● FORWARD to move forward a page. Note: You can also use the key for deleting - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 71
prompt. 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. 1. Press TOOLBAR (right softkey) to open the browser menu. 2. Select OPTIONS > Advanced > Reset Browser Settings. Web and Data 65 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 72
Pictures Camera Settings Sending a Picture Assigning Photos Take Pictures You can activate the phone's camera mode to take pictures whether the phone is open or closed. Take a Picture with the Phone Open 1. Press > Photos > Camera to activate camera mode. Additional camera options are available - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 73
the subscreen.) 3. Press or to take the picture. (Your phone automatically saves the picture.) Displaying the Status The Status feature allows you before the shutter automatically captures the photo. Camera Settings When the phone is open and in camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 74
at your subject. 4. Press until the shutter sounds. (Your phone automatically saves the picture to the Album.) 5. Press to return to camera mode to take another picture. - or - Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Review Album to review your continuous shot frames. Taking Mosaic Shots The Mosaic - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 75
the desired direction. 4. Press to take the pictures. Note: Your phone automatically saves the pictures in your Album. The Mosaic shots will display right softkey) > Review Album to view your panoramic photo. Taking Night Shots Night shots allow you to activate low light image capture. Enabling - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 76
Adjusting the White Balance You can adjust the white balance setting on your phone's camera. 1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey). 2. Use or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. Manual - The white balance has been set to Manual. Use this for taking pictures - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 77
and highlight EFFECT. 3. Use your right and left navigation keys to view the color previews. 4. Select a color tone. Adjusting the Quality Your phone's camera quality settings include Fine, Normal, and Economy. 1. From camera mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey). 2. Use the right navigation key and - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 78
entries. MULTIPLE (left softkey) to select multiple contacts from the list of recent recipients. NEW ADDR (right softkey) to enter a new Phone Number or Email Address. 4. Press CONTINUE (left softkey). 5. Compose a message in the space provided. 6. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display a list - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 79
3. Highlight an entry and press to assign the picture. Camera 73 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 80
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. Alarm Calendar Bluetooth Updating Phone Voice Service Calculator Device Self Service World Time Memo Pad Voice Memos Alarm Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. 1. - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 81
and left navigation keys. 9. Press DONE (left softkey). Calendar Your phone's Calendar tool helps you organize your time and you can set it to Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Jump to date. Adding a Schedule Use your phone's scheduler to add events to your calendar. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 82
(left softkey) > Jump to date. Managing the Schedule Alerts When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringer type. ● By - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 83
Manage Schedule Alerts ► To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press any key except the navigation keys. - or - a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 84
many of the characteristics of your phone's Bluetooth service. These include: ● Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. ● Setting your phone's visibility (or "discoverability") for other Bluetooth phones. ● Displaying your phone's Bluetooth address. Access the - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 85
and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade.) Voice Service Your phone's voice service capabilities make it possible for you to complete tasks such as dialing a phone number in your Contacts simply by talking into your - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 86
you to say the name of the command you want to use. To complete your task, simply follow the voice prompts. Available ASR commands include: ● Call to call an entry in your Contacts list or a spoken phone number. ● Send Text to send a text message to the spoken name or - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 87
use ASR to obtain information about your phone: ● Status ● Time ● Signal Strength ● Network ● Battery ● My Phone Number To check the phone status using ASR: 1. Press and hold word, phrase, or telephone number you hear. To reset the adaptation: 1. Press and hold . Tools and Calendar 81 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 88
2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Adaptation > Reset Voice > Yes (left softkey). To change the ASR mode: 1. 1. Press and hold . 2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > About. Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator and handy tip and eco-calculators for figuring tip percentages - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 89
the Distance (mi), Fuel ($), (gallon), and Price ($/gallon) amounts. The calculator displays the ($/mile) and (gallon/mile) efficiency amounts. Device Self Service This built-in service on your phone allows you to activate your phone manually via a Webenabled UI. 1. Press > Settings/Tools - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 90
and 2 minutes within the Tools menu. Recording a Current Call With your phone's Voice Memo feature, you can record a phone call while you are on the call. 1. While on a call, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Voice Memo to begin recording the call. 2. To pause the recording, press PAUSE (left softkey - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 91
softkey). Editing Voice Memos You can edit the titles or captions you assign to voice memos. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review. 2. Highlight the Memo you want to edit, and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Caption. 3. Enter the new title and press DONE (left softkey - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 92
DONE (left softkey). Send a Voice Memo Message You can even send a voice memo as a message. 1. Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Voice Memo > Review. 2. Highlight the Memo you want to send and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Send Message. 3. Select the message recipient and press information - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 93
Accessibility Voice Guide, 31 Voice Recognition, 30 Account, 4 Managing, 5 Passwords, 5 Accounts, 51 Activation, 3 Airplane Mode, 39 Alarm Setting, 74 Answering Calls Roam Enabled, 18 Applications, 55 Downloading, 56 ASR Activating, 79 Checking Phone Status with, 81 Making Calls with, 80 Opening - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 94
, 53 Preset Messages, 14, 53 Selecting Mode, 13, 52 Smileys, 14, 53 Symbols, 14, 53 Entertainment, 66 Get Started, 1 GPS Services, 58 Activating Location Mode, 58 Sprint Family Locator, 59 Home Screen, 10 ICE Contacts, 48 Add, 48 Contact Options, 48 Feature Options, 49 Key Functions, 8 Language, 41 - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 95
Incoming Calls, 27 Roaming, 40 Data Guard, 40 Setting, 41 Set Up Your Device, 1 Settings, 24 Bluetooth, 78 Contacts, 42 Display, 24 Language, 41 Location, 34 Phone Information, 32 Reset/Delete, 36 Ringers, 27 Volume, 27 SMS Messaging, 51 Sprint 411, 6 Account Support, 6 Operator Services, 6 Sprint - Samsung SPH-M400 | User Manual Ver.le1_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 96
, 51 Tools, 74 Alarm, 74 Bluetooth, 77 Calculator, 82 Memo Pad, 84 Voice Service, 79 World Time, 83 TTY Options, 42 Text Telephone, 42 Turn Your Phone On and Off, 9 Update Data Profile, 40 Voice Guide Accessibility, 31 Voice Memos, 84 Erasing, 85 Recording, 85 Voice Recognition Accessibility, 30
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