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> Getting Started With Data Services

> Sprint enhances data services with increased broadband speed, and gives you clearer, high-quality visuals and sound when you preview videos and music online. It also offers you exciting services such as Sprint TV, the Sprint Music Store, and YouTube. (For more information about Sprint TV, the Sprint Music Store, and YouTube, see “Entertainment: TV, Music, and Video”.)

> Data Services

> Here is a brief list of the data services available for your device. For more information, please visit us online at www.sprint.com.

> Sprint Picture Mail – Take photos or capture videos and then send them as picture messages from your device (page 156).

> Messaging – Send and receive email messages (page 158) and instant messages (page 154) on your device.

> Web Browsing – Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites from your device. You can use the Opera Mobile (page 139) or Internet Explorer Mobile browser (page 141) to search and browse Web sites.

> Information Services – View the latest news, sports, stock quotes, travel information, and more. You can download and use Sprint’s Pocket Express (page 146), or use the built-in RSS Hub program (page 148).

> Phone as Modem – Use your device as a high-speed Internet connection for your laptop computer. Use the built-in Internet Sharing program (page 152) to transform your device into a USB or Bluetooth modem for your computer.

> Your User Name

> When you buy your device and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name. When you use data services on your device, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint National Network. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your device. You don’t have to enter it.

> Finding Your User Name

> If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it on your device.

> |  | Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Device Information > Version tab.

> Tip | If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your device. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Update Profile.

> Connecting to Data Services

> To connect to data services and access the Internet, you can simply launch the Web browser on your device. You can also connect to data services from the Connections settings screen or the Comm Manager.

> Connecting to Data Services Using Opera Mobile

> |  | Tap Start > Opera Browser.

> — or —

> On the Home screen, slide to the Internet tab and then touch Launch Browser or the globe image.

> Your data connection starts and the Sprint Powerdeck home page is displayed:

> Sprint Powerdeck Home Page

> Connecting to Data Services from the Connections Screen

> 1. | On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings.

> 2. | On the Connections tab, tap Connections.

> 3. | Under the Sprint item, tap Manage existing connections.

> 4. | Tap and hold Sprint to open a shortcut menu, and then tap Connect.

> Connecting to Data Services from the Comm Manager

> 1. | Do one of the following to open the Comm Manager:

> |  | On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Communications.

> — or —

> |  | Tap Start > Programs > Comm Manager.

> — or —

> |  | Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Comm Manager.

> 2. | Tap Data Connection. The ON/OFF button turns yellow and the indicator is in the ON position when your device is connected to data services.

> Data Connection Status Icons

> Your device displays the current status of your data connection through status icons at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used for data connections:

> or | A high-speed connection to the Sprint Mobile Broadband network (EVDO) or a Sprint 1xRTT data connection is available. These icons in conjunction with the data connection icons below let you know what type of connection your device is using.
> | Your device has an active connection to the Sprint Mobile Broadband (EVDO) or Sprint 1xRTT data network. When active, data is being transferred and you cannot receive calls.
> | Your device’s data connection is idle. You can receive incoming calls.

> If none of the above status icons are displayed, your device does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Connecting to Data Services”.

> Disconnecting from Data Services

> 1. | Do one of the following to open the Comm Manager:

> |  | On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Communications.

> — or —

> |  | Tap Start > Programs > Comm Manager.

> — or —

> |  | Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Comm Manager.

> 2. | Tap Data Connection. The ON/OFF button turns white and the indicator is in the OFF position when your device has disconnected from data services.

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