Phone Basics
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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 topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Tip
:
Phone Software Upgrades
– Updates to your phone„s software may become available
from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can
also use the menu to check for and download updates. Press
>
>
System
settings
>
System updates
.
Your Phone Overview
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone
‟s basic layout.
Front View
1.
Microphone
allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
2.
Earpiece
lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
3.
Status Bar
provides information about your phone„s status and options, such as signal
strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar
displays icons indicating that you„ve received notifications (on the left) and icons
indicating the phone's status (on the right), along with the current time.