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Sprint TV & Movies 
The Sprint TV  & Movies  application offers a wide variety of accessible channels  and movies . 
Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la 
carte” channels  and movies . Since available categories and content are subject to change, v isit 
http://sprintchannels.mobitv.com  for  updated  information o n channels and pricing.  
Note :  You must turn off Wi -Fi before you can view Sprint TV & Movies. If you launch Sprint 
TV & Movies and have Wi -Fi enabled, a message will appear onscreen asking you if 
you want to turn off Wi -Fi.  
Watch TV  and Movies  
1. Touch   >   >  Sprint Zone >  Sprint S uggests.  
2.  Find and touch  Sprint TV  & Movies  to download and install the app.  
3.  On the Sprint TV & Movies home screen, do one of the following:  
 
   Slide your finger left or right on the screen to browse through featured shows, 
channels, and movies. Touch an ite m to view more information. 
   Touch an icon on the Live Channels section at the bottom of the screen to start 
viewing live TV. You can also touch the Live TV  tab at the top of the screen to select 
from available channels.  
   Touch  On Demand  to select from a list of TV shows arranged conveniently into 
categories.  
   Touch  Movies  to select from a list of movies that you can stream on your phone.   
						

							 
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
  Touch  Shop  to view available channel packages and to order subscriptions.  
Note :  The first time you acc ess a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access 
(unless the channel doesn’ t have a monthly fee). Select  Subscribe to purchase 
access, or select Preview  to view a preview of the selected channel.  
4.  Touch the live TV, on- demand show, or movie that  you ’ve selected. The clip will 
automatically load and begin playing.  
5.  While watching a clip, t ouch the screen to surf to a different channel. The Live Channels 
list at the bottom of the screen will tell you the channel you’ re watching as well as other 
channels that you have access to. Slide your finger on the screen to scroll through the 
channels. Once you find a channel, show, or movie that you want to watch, scroll to it 
and then touch it.  
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile  
Now you have the ability to get every bit  of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your 
phone.  
1.  Touch   >   >  Sprint Zone  > Sprint Suggests.  
2.  Find and touch  NASCAR to download and install on your phone . 
3.  After installing, open the NASCAR app  and follow the onscreen instructions until you 
reach  the main NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile page.  
4.  Touch your favorite driver.  
T he main NASCAR homepage lets you view your favorite driver stats on a current race, 
view special NASCAR promotions and other NASCAR -specific multimedia content.  
 
5.  Touch  an onscreen option to activate features that include:   
   Race Recap  provides overviews of the current races, pictures, commentary, 
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
  SPEED  displays a list of selectable multimedia video clips from the SPEED channel 
that are specific to NASCAR.  
   My Driver  to customize your NASCAR experience by following specific drivers. 
Information includes driver -specific stats and NASCAR RSS feeds. You can also get 
additional stats, review other driver info, or change drivers.  
   Stats  &  Schedu le lets you track race information such as: NSCS Recap, NNS 
Recap, Point Standings, Season Stats, and Schedule.  
   Miss Sprint Cup  is your insider to NASCAR by providing news, information, blogs 
and twitter updates to the goings -on within NASCAR.  
   Videos  displays a list of selectable multimedia content. Other features include 
streaming multimedia content from NASCAR radio stations or other racing radio 
shows.  
   News & Alerts provides you with quick access to NASCAR -specific news, photos, 
and driver stats. You can  also customize alerts for new information such as ALL 
NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, etc.  
HTC Watch 
With our HTC Watch online video service, shop for your favorite movies or TV series and enjoy 
watching them.  
You can:  
  Rent or purchase movies and TV shows.  You’ll need to create your HTC Watch account 
first.  
  Preview trailers before purchasing your movies.  
  Recommend a movie or TV show to your family and friends.  
  Watch your purchased videos on up to five HTC phones that have access to HTC Watch 
using your same account.  
Create or Sign In to Your HTC Watch Account  
Rent or Buy a Video with HTC Watch  
Manage Your  HTC Watch  Downloads  
Change the HTC Watch Settings  
Check What ’s Linked to Your HTC Watch Account  
Delete Your HTC Watch Account  
HTC Watch FAQs   
						

							 
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Create or Sign In to Your HTC Watch Account 
Create an HTC Watch account or sign in if you have an existing one so you can start renting or 
buying movies and shows from the HTC Watch store.  
1.  Touch   >   >  Watch . 
2.  Touch   >  Settings  > Account . 
3.  Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have one . 
Tip :  You can also go to   ( Settings)  >  Accounts & sync  to create your HTC Watch 
account.  
Rent or Buy a Video with HTC Watch 
You can choose to rent a video and watch it on your  free time or buy a video and keep it for life. 
Important:  Make sure to use a credit card that ’s registered in the same region as the one 
associated to your HTC Watch account.  
1.  Touch   >   >  Watch 
2.  Browse our video store, or touch   to search for a title.  
3.  Whi le browsing the video selections , you can: 
   Watch the trailer, if available. Touch   to play it.  
   Recommend the video by sharing its link. Touch   >  Share  and then choose how 
you want to share.  
   Touch the price button to rent or purchase the video.  
4.  If this is  your first time to rent or purchase, add your credit card details and billing 
information.  
5.  Confirm your rental or purchase.  
You can go to your library to check your downloads.  
Manage Your HTC Watch Downloads 
Use the library to manage your downloads and se e all of your purchases. You can also start 
watching a video as it ’s being downloaded.  
Under My library on the HTC Watch main screen, you can:  
  Touch the Downloading thumbnail to check the download progress.  
  Touch  My movies  or My TV shows  to see a complete list of videos you’ ve purchased or 
rented.  
While a video is being downloaded, you can  touch the video to start watching it. You can also 
pause a download, resume it, or redownload a video.   
						

							 
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Change the HTC Watch Settings 
In the HTC Watch app, touch   >  Settings. You can modify your account settings, edit or 
remove your credit card info, and more.  
Check What’s Linked to Y our HTC Watch Account 
When you download movies or TV shows from the video store, your HTC  phone will 
automatically be added to your HTC  Watch account. If you own more than one HTC phone  that 
has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five phones. You can 
check what HTC phones are linked to your HTC Watch account.  
1.  In the HTC Watch app, touch   >  Settings.  
2.  Touch  Phone management . 
You can unlink and remove an HTC phone  from your account.  
Delete Your HTC Watch Account 
If you want to discontinue using HTC Watch, you can delete your HTC Watch account.  
1.  In the HTC Watch app, touch   >  Settings.  
2.  Touch  Account  > . 
HTC Watch FAQs  
Why am I asked to sign in again to my account? 
Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you’ ll be asked to sign in  again  to 
your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or  access some 
settings. This is a sa fety precaution to check your identity and to ensure  that you acknowledge 
that it is your account . 
How long is  a video rental?  
Depending on the studio’ s terms and the country where you downloaded the video,  the rental 
period  can be 24 or 48 hours, starting  from the first viewing. 
If you ’re not immediately watching the video, you have up to 30 days before the  rental expires.  
Why won ’t HTC Watch allow me to remove a  phone and add a new one? 
You can only r emove a n HTC  phone  once every 120 days.   
						

							 
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Web and Data 
This section addresses your phone’ s data connections, the built -in Web browser , and 
connections to your computer . Additional data-related features can be found in  Accounts and 
Messaging , Applications and Entertainment , and Tools and Calendar . 
Data Services –  Sprint 4G LTE and Sprint 3G Networks  
Wi -Fi  
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)  
Browse the Web  
Sprint Hotspot  
Connect to a Computer  
Data Services –  Sprint  4G LTE and Sprint  3G 
Network s 
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This 
section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user 
name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your  phone. 
When you turn on phone  for the first time, it  is automatically set up to use the Sprint 4G LTE (if 
available in your area) or the Sprint 3G Network for  data connection.  
Important :  Certain data services requests may require additional time to pr ocess. While your 
phone  is loading the requested service, the touchscreen may appear 
unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone  some 
time to process your data usage request.  
Your User Name  
Launch a Web Connection 
Data Connection Status and Indicators  
Turn the Data Connection On or Off  
Switch to CDMA Mode to Sav e Battery Power 
Enable Data Roaming 
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Your User Name 
When you buy your phone  and sign up for service, you’ re automatically assigned a user name, 
which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For 
example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have 
[email protected]
  as his user name.)  
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide 
Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’ t have 
to enter it.  
Update Your User Name  
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to 
your services, you must then update the profile on your phone.  
1.  Open  the Notifications panel, and then t ouch  >  System updates .  
2.  Touch  Update  profile . 
Launc h a Web Connection 
Launching a Web connection is as simple as opening the browser on your phone.  
  Touch   >   >  Internet . Your data connection starts and you see the home page.  
You can change the default home page. See  Set Browser Options. 
  Touch   >   >  Mail  or  Messages. Open a message with a  Web  page link and then 
touch  it. 
Data Connection Status and Indicators  
Your phone  displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of 
the screen. The following  symbols are used: 
   Your  phone  is connected to the Sprint 4G LTE Network. When the arrows are white, 
your  phone  is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page). When 
the arrows are gray  , your phone is connected to the network but is not currently 
transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is completely 
open) . In either state, you can receive incoming calls.   
   Your  phone  is connected to the Sprint 3G Network . When the arrow s are white, your 
phone  is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page). When the 
arrows are gray  , your phone is connected to the network but is not currently 
transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is com pletely 
open). In either state, you can receive incoming calls.  
If you do not see an indicator, your phone  does not have a current data connection. To launch a 
connection, see  Launch a Web Connection.   
						

							 
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Turn the Data Connection On or Off 
Turn your data connection off to optimize the phone’s battery life. It can also save money on 
data charges. However, when your data connection is turned off, you may not always receive 
automatic updates to your email, social network accounts, and other synchronized information.  
1.  Open  the Notifications panel, and then t ouch . 
2.  Touch  the Off/On switch next to Mobile network  to  turn data connection  on or off. 
Add the Data Connection Widget  
Add the Data connection widget to the Home screen to make it faster for you to turn the phone’ s 
data connection on or off.  
1.  Touch and hold on an empty space on your Home screen.  
2.  On the Widgets tab, touch  All Widgets >  Mobile network.  
3.  Drag the widget to a Ho me screen thumbnail where you want to add it.  
Switch to CDMA Mode to Save Battery Power 
If you don’t need a fast data connection, you can switch your phone  to use only the Sprint 3G 
Network. This saves battery power.  
1.  Open  the Notifications panel, and then t ouch  >  Mobile network.  
2.  Touch  Network mode  >  CDMA only . 
Enable Data Roaming  
Connect to your Sprint ’s partner networks and access data services when you’ re out of Sprint’s 
coverage area.  
Important:  Using data services will incur you additional charges. Call Sprint for data roaming 
rates before you use data roaming.  
1.  Open  the Notifications panel, and then t ouch  >  Mobile network.  
2.  Select the Domestic Data  and International Data  check buttons. 
3.  Make sure that the  Data roaming sound  option is selected if you’ d like your phone to 
play a sound so you’ ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.  
Data Services FAQs 
How will I know when my  phone is ready  for data service?  
Your user name (for example, [email protected]
) will be displayed when you access 
  ( Settings ) > About  >  Phone identity  >  Current username . 
How do I sign in for the first time? 
You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.    
						

							 
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How do I know when my phone 
is connected to data services? 
Your  phone  automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives. 
You will also see t he   or    indicator.  
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?  
Depending on the current configuration of your phone, you may be able to make calls and use 
data services at the same time.  
With DDTM mode off (default, configured in   [Settings]  >  Call ): 
  If you are using the Sprint 3G Network  when a voice call comes in, data transmission is 
suspended and will automatically resume when you complete your voice call.  
  If you are on a voice call, you will not be able to establish connection with the  Sprint 3G 
Network . 
With DDTM on (configured in   [Settings ] >  Call ): 
  You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously. If you receive a call while data 
service is active, your phone  will forward the call to voicemail. You can place an 
outgoing call at  any time, but it will interrupt any in- progress data session. Your phone 
will not automatically resume an interrupted data session.  
With DDTM off or on:  
  You can make or receive a voice call while you are connected to the Sprint 4G LTE 
Network . Incoming  calls will not disrupt or suspend your data connection.  
When is my data connection active? 
Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming 
calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the  arrows on the   or   icon light up .  
When is my data connection dormant?  
If your phone  receives no data for ten seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the 
connection is dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The connection may become 
active again quickly.)  
If your  phone  receives no data for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.  
Can I sign out of data services? 
You can sign out without turning off your  phone; however, you will not be able to browse the 
Web or use other data services (unless you establish a Wi -Fi connection.) While signed out, you 
can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may 
sign in again at any time. To sign out, open  the Notifications panel, and  touch the Off/On switch 
next to  Mobile network .  
						

							 
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Wi-Fi  
Wi -Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’ s 
Wi -Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”  
The availability and range of the Wi -Fi signal  depends on a number of factors, including 
infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.  
Turn Wi -Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network  
Check the Wireless Network Status  
Connect to a Different Wi -Fi Network  
Add the Wi -Fi Widget  
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network  
It’s quick and easy to turn Wi -Fi on and connect to a wireless network.  
1.  Open  the Notifications panel, and then t ouch . 
2.  Touch the Off/On switch next to  Wi-Fi . 
3.  Touch  Wi-Fi . The network names and security settings ( Open network or  Secured with 
WEP) of detected Wi -Fi networks are displayed.  
Note:  If the wir eless network that you want is not listed, touch   >  Add network  to 
manually add it.  
4.  Touch the Wi -Fi network you want to connect to.  
Note:  If you selected a secured network, you’ ll be asked to enter the network key or 
password.  
5.  Touch  Connect . 
When your phone  is connected to a wireless network, the Wi -Fi icon ( ) appears in the status 
bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up).  
The next time your phone  connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you w ill 
not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset your phone  to its factory default 
settings.  
If  Network notification  in Wi -Fi settings is enabled, this icon ( ) appears in the status bar 
whenever the phone  detects an available wireless netw ork within range. 
Check the Wireless Network Status  
Check your phone’s connection to the wireless network, the signal strength, security type, and 
more.