Sprint S155 User manual

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S155
User Guide
[UG template version 13a]

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 1
Activate Your Phone........................................................................................................... 3
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 5
Your Phone’s Layout........................................................................................................... 5
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 6
Turn Your Screen On and Off............................................................................................. 6
Status Bar........................................................................................................................... 7
Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 8
Make Phone Calls............................................................................................................... 8
Call the Preset Numbers.............................................................................................. 8
Call from Missed Calls................................................................................................. 8
Receive Phone Calls........................................................................................................... 8
Missed Calls ....................................................................................................................... 9
Messages .................................................................................................................................10
Send a Text Message.................................................................................................10
Read a Text Message.................................................................................................10
Reply to a Message....................................................................................................10
Settings.....................................................................................................................................11
Sounds ..............................................................................................................................11
Call Ringtone..............................................................................................................11
Call Volume................................................................................................................11
Message Ringtone......................................................................................................11
Message Volume........................................................................................................11
Talk Volume................................................................................................................12
Hearing Aids......................................................................................................................12
Background Color..............................................................................................................12
Vibrate/Silent .....................................................................................................................12
Pedometer.........................................................................................................................12

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Turn Pedometer On/Off ..............................................................................................12
Check Pedometer History...........................................................................................13
Sensor Settings..........................................................................................................13
Auto power on....................................................................................................................13
Admin Controls .........................................................................................................................14
Display Settings.................................................................................................................14
Roaming Settings ..............................................................................................................14
Outgoing Calls...................................................................................................................14
Message Read Receipt......................................................................................................15
Speed Detection................................................................................................................15
Wake Alarm.......................................................................................................................15
School Hour Silence ..........................................................................................................15
Additional Settings.............................................................................................................15
Updates.............................................................................................................................16
About Phone......................................................................................................................16
Copyright Information................................................................................................................17
FCC Regulations.......................................................................................................................18
CITA Requirements ..................................................................................................................21
Index.........................................................................................................................................22

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone 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.
1. Install the battery.

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Insert your fingernail into the slot at the top of the battery compartment cover and lift
the cover up gently.
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.
2. Charge your battery.

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Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a 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 and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press and hold the Power button to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup process.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
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.

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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.
•Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
•Follow the on-screen 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.
Tip: Do not press the Power button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power
button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.

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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.

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Key Functions
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
●OK button allows you to enter main menu in standby mode or to confirm the commands
and options selected
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu.
●Power button lets you turn the phone on or off.
●Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you
hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Charger/USB Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable
(included).
●Up/Down key allows you to adjust the ringtone or adjust the voice volume during a call
and scroll the cursor up and down.
●Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On/Off
■Press and hold the Power button.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and
unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■To quickly turn the screen off, press the OK button. Pressing the OK button again or
receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
phone’s screen is off.

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Turn the Screen On
To turn the screen on, press the OK button.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on
the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch the status bar
and drag it down.
Status Icons
Icon
Status
vibrate
silent
speakerphone active
network (full signal)
network (roaming)
alarm set
battery (charging)
battery (full charge)
Notification Icons
Icon
Notification
[icon]
missed call
[icon]
new message
[icon]
USB connection
[icon]
alarm

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Phone Calls
With your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country.
Make Phone Calls
There are several preset phone numbers and you can only call these numbers.
Call the Preset Numbers
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter the main menu.
2. Select Call and then press the OK button.
3. Select a phone number and then press the OK button to place the call.
4. To end the call, touch the OK button.
Call from Missed Calls
The Missed Calls list lets you quickly place calls to missed numbers.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter the main menu.
2. Select Missed Calls and then press the OK button to display the Missed Calls list.
3. Select a phone number and then press the OK button to place the call.
Receive Phone Calls
The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on
incoming calls, reject incoming calls.
When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays
the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party.
Answer an Incoming Call
Press the OK button to answer the call.
Mute the Ringing Sound
To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, you can do any of the following:
●Press the Down Key to adjust the volume to the lowest.
●Press the Back Key.

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Reject an Incoming Call
■Press the Down Key to show the menu.
■Select Ignore to reject the call.
Missed Calls
The Missed Calls list recently missed calls.
View Missed Calls
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter the main menu.
2. Select Missed Calls and press the OK button to display the Missed Calls list.
Call from Missed Calls
To make a call from the call log, see Call from Missed Calls.

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Messages
With your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information
through text messages. You can send and receive instant text messages between messaging-
ready phones.
See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Send a Text Message
Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone.
3. Press OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
4. Select Messages > New Message and press the OK button.
5. Select the contact to whom you want to send the message.
6. Select a message from the message template and press the OK button.
7. Press the OK button to send the message.
Read a Text Message
1. Select Inbox on the Messages screen and press the OK button to show the received
messages.
2. Select a message you want to read and press the OK button to open and read it.
Reply to a Message
1. On the Inbox screen, select a message you want to reply to and press the OK button to
open it.
2. Press the OK button to show the Message Template screen.
3. Select a message and press the OK button.
4. Press the OK button to reply to the message.

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Settings
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings
menus.
Sounds
The sound settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio.
Call Ringtone
Configure ringtone for incoming calls.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Sound > Call Ringtone and press the OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down Key to select a tone you want to use.
4. Press the OK button.
Call Volume
Configure the incoming tone’s volume.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Sound > Call Volume and press the OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down Key to adjust the volume.
Message Ringtone
Configure ringtone for received messages.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Sound > Message Ringtone and press the OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down Keys to select a tone you want to use.
4. Press the OK button.
Message Volume
Configure the message ringtone’s volume.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Sound > Message Volume and press the OK button.

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3. Press the Up/Down Key to adjust the volume.
Talk Volume
Configure voice volume during a call.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Sound > Talk Volume and press the OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down Keys to adjust the volume.
Hearing Aids
Turn on the hearing aids to help you hear the call clearer during the call.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Hearing Aids and press the OK button.
3. Select On or Off to turn on or off the function.
Background Color
Select and assign your phone’s background color.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Background Color and press the OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down Keys to select a theme you want to use.
4. Press the OK button.
Vibrate/Silent
Configure your phone to vibrate mode or silent mode. Select Settings > Vibrate/Silent and
select a setting:
Off to turn vibrate/silent mode off (all sounds are active).
Vibrate to turn off all sounds but keep vibrate settings.
Silent to turn all sounds and vibration off.
Pedometer
Use this function to help you calculate your walk steps.
Turn Pedometer On/Off
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.

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2. Select Settings > Pedometer > On/Off and press the OK button.
3. Select On or Off to turn on or off the function.
Check Pedometer History
Pedometer history lists your recent walk steps.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Settings > Pedometer > History and press the OK button.
3. Select the day you want to check and then press the OK button to see the details.
Sensor Settings
Sensor settings allow you to set the pedometer sensibility. You can set it to High, Normal or
Low.
Auto power on
Set your phone to power on automatically. Select Settings > Auto power on and select a
setting:
On to boot your phone automatically when it is connected to the USB cable.
Off to turn off the auto power on function.

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Admin Controls
Admin Controls provides more options to set your phone. Enter 9999 by pressing the Up/Down
Key and then press the OK button to show the menu.
Display Settings
Configure language, font size and time format for your phone.
Language
The language settings menu allows you select an onscreen language.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Admin Controls > Display Settings > Language and press the OK button.
3. Select your preferred language, English or Español.
Font Size
This feature allows you to set the font size of onscreen text, useful for users with sight problems.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Admin Controls > Display Settings > Font Size and press the OK button.
3. Select your preferred font size, Large, Standard or Small.
Time Format
Time format allows you to select time format options
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Admin Controls > Display Settings > Time Format and press the OK button.
3. Select your preferred time format, 12-hours or 24-hours.
Roaming Settings
Roaming settings allows you to turn on or off roaming mode.
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Message Read Receipt
Message read receipt allows you to send a read receipt when a new message is viewed. Select
On to turn on the function.
Speed Detection
Speed detection allows you to detect your moving speed in specified time frame and set
detected speed. Once your moving speed exceeds the detected speed, your phone will raise
the alarm.
To set the speed detection, follow the steps below:
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Admin Controls > Speed Detection and press the OK button.
3. Select On to display the Detail Settings screen.
4. Select +Add to display the Selected Days screen.
5. Select a day or several days and then select Done to display the Time Settings screen.
6. Select +Add to set the time and then select Done to save the time setting and go back
to the Time Settings screen.
7. Select Done to display Detected speed screen.
8. Set the detected speed to High or Low.
To edit a speed detection setting, select a setting and then select Edit to change the settings.
To delete a speed detection setting, select a setting and then select Delete > Yes to delete it.
Wake Alarm
School Hour Silence
School hour silence allows you to set your phone to silent mode in school hour.
Additional Settings
Additional settings allow you to change passcode and save energy.
Change Passcode
Change code allows you to change the passcode that you use to enter the Admin Control.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.

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2. Select Admin Controls > Additional Settings > Change Passcode and press the OK
button.
1. Set a new passcode by pressing the Up/Down Key and then press the OK button.
Energy Saving
Energy saving allows you to save the battery energy by lowering the screen brightness.
1. Press the OK button in standby mode to enter main menu.
2. Select Admin Controls > Additional Settings > Energy Saving and press the OK
button.
3. Select On and press the OK button, the screen brightness will turn low automatically.
Updates
From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply
updates through the Admin Controls > Updates menu.
System Updates
This option allows you to update the profile, PRL or firmware. Select one and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
Reset Network Settings
This option allows you reset the network settings.
Factory Reset
This option allows you to reset your phone to the factory default settings.
About Phone
View detailed information about you phone, such as SW Version, HW Version, etc.

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Copyright Information
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