8 Section 2A. Phone BasicsSection 2APhone Basics Your Phone (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 12) Features of Your Phone (page 15) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 16) Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 17) Navigating Through the Menus (page 21) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 22) Making and Answering Calls (page 22) Entering Text in Portrait Mode (page 33) Entering Text in Landscape Mode (page 39)Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life andexpand your ability to stay connected to the people andinformation that are important to you. This section will guideyou through the basic functions and calling features ofyour phone.Your Phone12. Softkey (right)4. Navigation Key5. Softkey (left)15. Softkey (left)Landscape Mode18. Softkey (right)Landscape Mode3. Display Screen6. Speaker Key2. Signal StrengthIndicator1. Earpiece10. END/POWER Key20. Cover ReleaseLatch16. Headset Jack21. Camera Lens23. CameraButton7. TALK Key11. BACK/Clear Key14. Battery StrengthIndicator13. MENU/OK8. Keypad9. Microphone17. Volume Button 22. Charger/AccessoriesJack19. microSD Card(internal)Portrait ModeSprint M540.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:00 PM