Samsung SPH-L710 User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 1
Activate Your Phone........................................................................................................... 4
Complete the Setup Application.......................................................................................... 4
Set Up Voicemail................................................................................................................ 6
Sprint Account Information and Help................................................................................... 6
Sprint Account Passwords........................................................................................... 6
Manage Your Account................................................................................................. 7
Sprint Support Services............................................................................................... 8
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 9
Your Phone’s Layout........................................................................................................... 9
Key Functions.............................................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................10
Turn Your Screen On and Off............................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation....................................................................................................11
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................16
Creating Shortcuts......................................................................................................16
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts ...................................................................17
Adding and Removing Widgets...................................................................................18
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................18
Recently Used Applications........................................................................................19
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................19
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................21
Text Input Methods.....................................................................................................22
Keyboard Input Options..............................................................................................23
Text Entry Options......................................................................................................24
Predictive Text............................................................................................................25
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................27

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Swype.........................................................................................................................27
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................29
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................30
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................30
Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................30
Call from Logs ............................................................................................................31
Call from Contacts......................................................................................................31
Call a Number in a Text Message...............................................................................32
Call a Number in an Email Message...........................................................................33
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................33
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information..............................................................................34
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................34
Answer an Incoming Call............................................................................................34
Mute the Ringing Sound.............................................................................................35
Reject an Incoming Call..............................................................................................35
Voicemail (Traditional).......................................................................................................36
Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone App..................................................................36
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................36
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................37
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................37
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................37
Reviewing Voicemails.................................................................................................38
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................39
Voicemail Folder Selection .........................................................................................39
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................39
Change Your Main Greeting.......................................................................................40
Change Your Voicemail’s Displayed Name or Number ...............................................41
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................41
Dialing Options...........................................................................................................41
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................42
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................42
3-Way Calling.............................................................................................................43
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................45

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In-call Options.............................................................................................................45
Speed Dialing.............................................................................................................47
Logs...................................................................................................................................48
View Logs...................................................................................................................48
Logs Options ..............................................................................................................49
Clear Logs..................................................................................................................50
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................50
Call Rejection .............................................................................................................50
Set Reject Messages..................................................................................................50
Call Alert.....................................................................................................................51
Ringtones and Keypad Tones.....................................................................................51
Call Answering/Ending................................................................................................51
Auto Screen Off During Calls......................................................................................52
Accessory Settings for Call.........................................................................................52
My Call Sounds ..........................................................................................................52
Use Extra Volume for Calls.........................................................................................52
Increase Volume in Pocket.........................................................................................52
Additional Settings......................................................................................................53
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................53
International Dialing....................................................................................................53
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................53
DTMF Tones...............................................................................................................54
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................55
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................55
Contacts....................................................................................................................................56
Get Started with Contacts..................................................................................................56
Access Contacts.........................................................................................................56
The Contacts List........................................................................................................57
Contacts List Options..................................................................................................57
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................58
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................61
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................61
Add or Edit Information for a Contact..........................................................................61

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Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact..........................................................................61
Assign a New Picture to a Contact..............................................................................62
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact...................................................................................62
Join a Contact.............................................................................................................63
Delete a Contact.........................................................................................................63
Synchronize Contacts........................................................................................................63
Add Entries to Your Favorites............................................................................................64
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts...........................................................................64
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts............................................................64
Create Groups...................................................................................................................65
Create a New Group...................................................................................................65
Add an Existing Contact to a Current Group...............................................................65
Send a Message to a Group.......................................................................................65
Share a Contact.................................................................................................................66
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................67
Gmail / Google...................................................................................................................67
Create a Google Account............................................................................................67
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................67
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................68
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................68
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................69
Synchronize Your Google Account.............................................................................69
Email .................................................................................................................................70
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................70
Add a Corporate Email Account..................................................................................71
Compose and Send Email..........................................................................................72
View and Reply to Email.............................................................................................73
Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................73
Corporate Email Features...........................................................................................74
Edit Email Account Settings........................................................................................75
Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................77
Add the Mail Widget....................................................................................................77
Text Messaging and MMS .................................................................................................78

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Compose Text Messages...........................................................................................78
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................78
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................79
New Messages Notification.........................................................................................79
Managing Message Conversations.............................................................................80
Text and MMS Options...............................................................................................82
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................84
ChatON ......................................................................................................................84
Facebook....................................................................................................................86
Flipboard ....................................................................................................................87
Messenger..................................................................................................................87
Google+......................................................................................................................87
Talk ............................................................................................................................88
YouTube.....................................................................................................................88
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................90
AllShare Play.....................................................................................................................90
Configuring AllShare Play Settings.............................................................................90
Setting Up Web Storage.............................................................................................91
Sharing Files via Web Storage....................................................................................92
Sharing Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device...................................................92
AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast............................................................93
DivX...................................................................................................................................93
DivX Legal Information ...............................................................................................93
Locating Your VOD Registration Number ...................................................................94
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies...........................94
Books and Magazines........................................................................................................95
Google Play Books.....................................................................................................95
Google Play Magazines..............................................................................................95
Game Hub.........................................................................................................................95
Google Play Store..............................................................................................................96
Find and Install an App...............................................................................................96
Create a Google Checkout Account............................................................................97
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................97

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Open an Installed App................................................................................................98
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................98
Get Help with Google Play..........................................................................................98
Movies, TV, and Media......................................................................................................98
Google Play Movies & TV...........................................................................................98
Media Hub..................................................................................................................99
Sprint TV & Movies...................................................................................................101
Music...............................................................................................................................102
Google Play Music....................................................................................................102
Music Hub ................................................................................................................105
Music Player.............................................................................................................107
Sprint Music Plus......................................................................................................107
Navigation........................................................................................................................108
Scout........................................................................................................................109
Google Maps............................................................................................................110
Latitude.....................................................................................................................111
Local.........................................................................................................................111
Navigation ................................................................................................................112
NASCAR Mobile '13.........................................................................................................112
Sprint Zone......................................................................................................................113
Video Player ....................................................................................................................113
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................116
Browser ...........................................................................................................................116
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................116
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................117
Select Text on a Web Page......................................................................................118
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................119
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................119
Reset the Browser to Default....................................................................................121
Set the Browser Home Page ....................................................................................122
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................122
Data Services (Sprint 3G)................................................................................................123
Your Data Services User Name................................................................................123

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Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................123
4G Services.....................................................................................................................124
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................124
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network...................................................125
Check the Wireless Network Status..........................................................................126
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network........................................................................126
Sprint Hotspot..................................................................................................................126
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................127
Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................128
The Bluetooth Settings Menu....................................................................................128
Change the Phone Name .........................................................................................128
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...................................................................128
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ...............................................................................129
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device..........................................................129
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................130
Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................................131
Kies Air............................................................................................................................132
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)........................................................................................134
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection.................................................................134
Set Up Trusted Credential Storage...........................................................................134
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................134
Connect to a VPN.....................................................................................................134
Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................135
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................136
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................136
Open the Camera.....................................................................................................136
Viewfinder Screen.....................................................................................................136
Review Screen .........................................................................................................137
Take a Picture ..........................................................................................................138
Close the Camera.....................................................................................................138
Record Videos.................................................................................................................139
Camera Settings..............................................................................................................139
Change Advanced Settings ......................................................................................139

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Camcorder Settings.........................................................................................................141
Change Advanced Settings ......................................................................................141
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery..........................................................................142
Open Gallery ............................................................................................................143
View Photos and Videos...........................................................................................143
Zoom In or Out on a Photo .......................................................................................144
Watch Video.............................................................................................................144
Working with Photos........................................................................................................144
Rotate and Save a Photo..........................................................................................145
Crop a Photo ............................................................................................................145
Photo Editor.....................................................................................................................145
Installing the Application from Samsung Apps..........................................................145
Using Photo Editor....................................................................................................146
Share Photos and Videos................................................................................................147
Send Photos or Videos by Email...............................................................................147
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message........................................................147
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth...................................................................147
Share Photos or Videos on Google+.........................................................................148
Share Photos on Picasa ...........................................................................................148
Share Videos on YouTube........................................................................................148
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................150
Alarm and Timer..............................................................................................................150
Calendar..........................................................................................................................151
Add an Event to the Calendar...................................................................................151
Event Alerts..............................................................................................................153
View Events..............................................................................................................154
Erase Events............................................................................................................155
Calculator ........................................................................................................................155
Downloads.......................................................................................................................155
Dropbox...........................................................................................................................156
Download the Desktop Application ...........................................................................156
Accessing Dropbox on Your Phone..........................................................................156
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox.................................................................157

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Google Search.................................................................................................................157
Help.................................................................................................................................158
microSD Card..................................................................................................................158
Remove the microSD Card.......................................................................................158
Insert a microSD Card..............................................................................................158
View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................159
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................159
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................159
More Services..................................................................................................................159
My Files...........................................................................................................................159
S Memo...........................................................................................................................160
View the S Memo Screen .........................................................................................160
Create a New S Memo .............................................................................................161
S Suggest........................................................................................................................162
S Voice............................................................................................................................163
Voice Recorder................................................................................................................163
VPN Client.......................................................................................................................164
Wallet ..............................................................................................................................164
Settings...................................................................................................................................165
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................165
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings...........................................................................................165
Wi-Fi Direct...............................................................................................................166
Bluetooth Settings............................................................................................................166
Data Usage Settings........................................................................................................166
More Settings...................................................................................................................167
Airplane Mode ..........................................................................................................167
Mobile Networks.......................................................................................................168
Tethering..................................................................................................................168
VPN..........................................................................................................................169
Roaming...................................................................................................................170
NFC..........................................................................................................................170
S Beam.....................................................................................................................171
Nearby Devices ........................................................................................................171

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AllShare Cast............................................................................................................172
Kies via Wi-Fi............................................................................................................172
Home Screen Mode.........................................................................................................172
Blocking Mode.................................................................................................................172
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................173
Silent Mode...............................................................................................................173
Volume.....................................................................................................................173
Vibration Intensity.....................................................................................................173
Device Ringtone .......................................................................................................174
Device Vibration .......................................................................................................174
Default Notifications..................................................................................................174
Sound and Vibration.................................................................................................174
System Sound Settings ............................................................................................175
Display Settings...............................................................................................................175
Home Screen Wallpaper...........................................................................................175
Lock Screen Wallpaper.............................................................................................175
Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper..........................................................................176
LED Indicator Settings..............................................................................................176
Brightness ................................................................................................................176
Auto-rotate Screen....................................................................................................177
Screen Timeout........................................................................................................177
Smart Rotation..........................................................................................................177
Smart Stay................................................................................................................177
Font Style.................................................................................................................177
Font Size..................................................................................................................177
Touch Key Light Duration .........................................................................................178
Display Battery Percentage ......................................................................................178
Auto Adjust Screen Tone..........................................................................................178
Storage Settings..............................................................................................................178
Device Memory.........................................................................................................178
SD Card....................................................................................................................179
Power Saving Settings.....................................................................................................179
Battery Settings ...............................................................................................................180

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Application Manager........................................................................................................180
Manage Apps ...........................................................................................................181
Running Services......................................................................................................181
Memory Use.............................................................................................................181
Location Services ............................................................................................................182
Use Location Services..............................................................................................182
Use GPS Satellites...................................................................................................182
Location and Google Search ....................................................................................182
Lock Screen Settings.......................................................................................................183
Screen Lock..............................................................................................................183
Lock Screen Options ................................................................................................185
Owner Information....................................................................................................186
Security Settings..............................................................................................................186
Encrypt Phone..........................................................................................................186
Encrypt SD card .......................................................................................................187
Make Passwords Visible...........................................................................................187
Device Administrators...............................................................................................187
Unknown Sources.....................................................................................................188
Trusted Credentials ..................................................................................................188
Install from Device Storage.......................................................................................188
Clear Credentials......................................................................................................189
Language and Input Settings...........................................................................................189
Language .................................................................................................................189
Default Input Method ................................................................................................189
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................189
Samsung Keyboard..................................................................................................190
T9 Trace...................................................................................................................191
Swype.......................................................................................................................191
Voice Recognizer......................................................................................................192
Voice Search............................................................................................................192
Text-To-Speech Output ............................................................................................193
Pointer Speed...........................................................................................................193
Cloud Settings .................................................................................................................193

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Back Up and Reset Settings............................................................................................194
Mobile Backup and Restore......................................................................................194
Factory Data Reset...................................................................................................194
Accounts and Sync Settings ............................................................................................195
Set Up a New Account..............................................................................................195
Manage Existing Accounts........................................................................................195
Motion Settings................................................................................................................195
Accessory Settings ..........................................................................................................197
Dock Sound..............................................................................................................197
Audio Output Mode...................................................................................................197
Desk Home Screen Display......................................................................................197
Audio Output (HDMI)................................................................................................197
Audio Applications....................................................................................................197
Date and Time Settings ...................................................................................................198
Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................................198
TalkBack Settings.....................................................................................................199
Developer Options Settings .............................................................................................200
Activate This Device ........................................................................................................202
System Update................................................................................................................202
Update PRL..............................................................................................................202
Update Profile...........................................................................................................202
Update Samsung Software.......................................................................................202
Update Firmware......................................................................................................203
About Device ...................................................................................................................203
Status.......................................................................................................................203
Legal Information......................................................................................................203
Index.......................................................................................................................................204

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Install the battery.1.
Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.

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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.2.
Warning! While the phone is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an
unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or
unplug the USB cable from the phone.

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Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a3. battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully
charge the battery as soon as possible.
Press the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.4.

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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup application.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
●If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
•Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
•Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
•Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
•Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
●To confirm activation, make a phone call. 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.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Complete the Setup Application
The Setup application helps you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once
your phone has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can then
complete the Setup application.

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Note: You may be able to complete the setup application before your phone has been
activated on your Sprint account.
Once your phone is activated, you will see the Welcome screen. Tap Start to get1. started.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have2. an option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Make it Google: Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google account, or
tap Get an account to sign up for a new Google account right from your phone.
Sign in: Enter your Gmail address and password and tap Sign in to sign in to your
current Google account.
•Get an account: Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google account.
There will be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address
(Gmail), create a password, enter recovery information (including a backup email
address and a recovery question in case you forget your Google account sign-in
information), an option to join Google+, and an option to enable purchases from
the Google Play Store app. Tap Next between each screen.
Backup or Backup and Restore: Select your Google account backup settings. If
you're signing in with an existing Google account, you can elect to restore your
Google account information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and
contacts, to your new Samsung Galaxy S III. Tap Next to continue.
Use Google location: Select your Google location options and tap Next.
This phone belongs to...: If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap Next.
This information is used by the phone to personalize some apps.
When you see the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to continue to the Dropbox3. screen.
From the Dropbox screen, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions.4.
Create a new Dropbox account: Tap to set up a Dropbox account to save your
photos and videos to associated computers and to a Web-based storage area.
I already have an account: Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.
No thanks: Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
Once you have completed the Dropbox screens, you may see a Sprint Connections5. Optimizer notice.
Read the notice and tap I Agree to allow your phone to automatically connect to
available configured Wi-Fi networks.

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Tap Settings and uncheck the Sprint automatic connection option if you do not
wish to use the Sprint Connections Optimizer.
Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic6. touch/tap menu navigation.
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone
automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.
1. Press Home and tap . (If your screen is locked, press (Power button) to
turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction.) See Turn Your Screen
On and Off.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password –Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If
you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you
can get a sub-account password at sprint.com.

Get Started 7
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail
for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more 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 used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
●View and pay your bill.
●Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
●Purchase accessories.
●Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.
●Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen
savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
Press and tap .1.
Do any of the following:2.
Tap to make a payment.
Tap to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service plan
or to get answers to other questions.