Sprint Direct Connect
40
Sprint Direct Connect
Sprint
®
Direct Connect
®
on your Sprint phone offers instant, two-way “walkie-talkie-style”
communication between you and your family, friends, and co-workers, all at the click of a button.
Perfect for get-in get-out conversations such as checking status, getting information, getting
directions, or coordinating with others—fast. Call Alert sends an alert to other Direct Connect users
to let them know you want to reach them.
About Sprint Direct Connect
Learn the services available with Sprint Direct Connect.
The following Sprint Direct Connect services are available:
n
Direct Connect
- Allows two-way radio communication with other Direct Connect users.
n
Group Connect
®
- Creates and manages groups in Contacts, “on the fly,” or online to connect
instantly with up to 20 other Direct Connect users at the same time. (Currently Sprint phones do
not support Group Connect calls with Nextel or PowerSource phones.)
n
TeamDC
℠
and
Opt-In TeamDC
- Create a group online that allows nationwide group calling
with up to 500 other Direct Connect users (with Sprint phones only). With TeamDC and Opt-In
TeamDC, all members can access the most up-to-date group list on their phones.
Before Making Your First Direct Connect Call
To enable Direct Connect on your phone, a Sprint Customer Service representative must add Direct
Connect services to your account. Please call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727
for more
information.
Important
: When the Direct Connect feature is active, your phone’s data services are enabled and
the Net Guard feature is disabled. See
Enable Data Services
and
Net Guard
.
Direct Connect Settings
Some Direct Connect settings menus are available when you subscribe to Sprint Direct Connect
services.
Turn Direct Connect On and Off
By default, your phone’s Direct Connect feature is turned on.
1. Press
>
Settings
>
DC Settings
>
Direct Connect
.
2. Press left softkey to turn
ON
or
OFF
.
Your phone displays the DC Off icon ( ) when Direct Connect is turned off.