How to Upgrade Your Sprint Cell Phone

1. Know what you have. You need to know what kind of plan you are on, so examine some of the old bills to find out. Also, what kind of phone are you currently using? You need to know the maker and the model of the cell phone (For example, Kyocera 2255).
2. Know what you need. Make a list of all the wants and needs that you think might be important in a cell phone. This will keep you on track in the process of the upgrade and keep your priorities straight.
3. Know what you're doing. Are you thinking of just upgrading to a new phone or is your plan outdated too? There are many different plan options that can be adjusted to fit your evolving needs.
4. Do a phone upgrade. For a phone upgrade, the options are very simple. Head to the website (see References below) and check out what Sprint has in the way of new phones. Take some time and read up on them.
5. Do a plan upgrade. Luckily for you, Sprint has a cool program that makes it really easy to upgrade your plan from home. It's called the 'Sprint New For You' upgrade program (see References below). Using that program will make it easy to see if there are any new plans in the area for you.
6. Go to the Sprint store. You need to talk to a live representative and see what they recommend and also get the scoop on what specials are going on currently. This is the best way to get a good deal.
7. Take some time to think. Just relax and think over the upgrade details for about 72 hours. This will help you make the best decision and make sure you don't impulse buy.
8. Ask a Sprint customer about their phone. You will get the best information from someone who is not paid to give it to you. They'll be honest and tell you all the flaws with the phone.
9. Head back to the store and get the deal. Try to get the same representative you talked to the first time as they are familiar with the prices discussed and the special deals as well.

How to Send Free Text Messages Around the World

1. Go to free international text messaging sites such as Free Text Messenger, Free SMS, or Cellop (see Resources). These sites don't require you to sign up for an account.
2. Enter the mobile number of the person you want to send a message to. Enter your name or your phone number as the sender.
3. Click on the recipient's cell phone carrier from the pull down list. Some websites such as Cellop make the carrier selection optional.
4. Compose your message.
5. Click 'Send.'

How to Register for Traffic Alerts by SMS

1. Create an account with Traffic.com. Enter your home city, email address, and create a username and password. Click 'Register.' Traffic.com will send you a verification email.
2. Log in to the email account you used to register. Open the email from Traffic.com and click the link to verify your account. You will be taken back to Traffic.com.
3. Click the 'My Traffic' tab to view details for your area and select 'Add a Drive.' After you add a drive, you can choose to receive text traffic alerts for that route.
4. Enter your starting and ending point for the drive and click 'Go.' After a map opens showing your route and traffic warning, click 'Go' under 'Save Your Drive.'
5. Enter a name for your drive. For example, if this is the route you take to work, you could enter 'Work.' Click 'Save.'
6. Click 'Set Up An Alert' under 'Schedule Alerts.' Enter a name for the alert and choose how often you want to receive alerts for this route.
7. Choose 'Text Message' under 'Send Alert To' and enter your cell phone number. Click 'Add Alert.' You will now receive traffic alerts for this route. If you need to add alerts for more routes, go back to 'My Traffic.'

How to Set Up Bluetooth on Samsung Mobile Phones

How to Set Up Bluetooth on Samsung Mobile Phones
1. Press the 'Menu' key on your mobile device or locate it on the device's main screen. A list of icons and/or word links will appear. Scroll to the 'Settings' and/or 'Tools' icon on your mobile device. (This wording will vary depending on the model of your handset.) Click on the 'Settings' tab and locate the 'Bluetooth' folder. This is the location you will always go to when enabling your Bluetooth feature. Click 'Bluetooth' to collapse the folder and view the options offered for your feature.
2. Click 'Name My Device' or 'Bluetooth Name' to personalize your mobile device. This will make it easier for others to identify you when pairing. Pairing is sometimes difficult when other devices are detected in range. The technical model name may be a bit difficult to remember. When you click on the link, it will display a data form that should have the technical model name already in place as the default title. Clear the title and rename your device to whatever you desire. Click 'OK' to save your changes.
3. Locate the 'Connections' folder and access it to configure the Bluetooth settings. Make sure your connection setting is stored as a 'Phone' connection and not a 'Memory Card' connection. This automatically directs your paired file locations to save to the phone. Next, the connections subfolder will have the option to either 'Enable' or 'Power' your Bluetooth's discovery mode. Choose your option according to your particular headset.
4. Change the setting to 'On' or 'Make Discoverable.' The phone will begin to load your settings, and a percentage indicator will display the progress of the setup. When the feature is 'On' the phone will notify you in a matter of seconds. A small Bluetooth symbol should appear on your phone's task bar. This is usually where the phone's battery and signal symbol are located. This is the indication that your Bluetooth is now active and your mobile device is discoverable.

How to Send a Text Message to a Cell Phone From a PC

Sending Texts via Email
1. Launch your email account. If you use an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, open your email client. If you prefer a web-based email service like Gmail or Yahoo, log in to your email account in a web browser.
2. Create a new message. Select the option to create a new message. Although you can create a message of any length you wish, it will be broken up into 160-character segments when emailed to a cell phone.
3. Address the message. Ask your contact what their cell phone's email address is. It is usually in the format of phonenumber@carrier.com. However, if they do not know the address, below are the text-via-email address formats for some major carriers:AT&T: number@txt.att.net
Nextel: number@messaging.nextel.com
Sprint: number@messaging.sprintpcs.com
T-Mobile: number@tmomail.net
Verizon: phonenumber@vtext.com
Virgin Mobile: number@vmobl.com
4. Compose the message. Write a message as long as you like, but remember that any content over 160 characters will be split into multiple messages.
5. Send the message. Once you click Send, the message will be delivered via text message to the phone you specified.
Sending Texts via AOL Instant Messenger
6. Launch and log in. Open AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and log in using your username and password.
7. Start a new instant message. Open the People menu on the top of the screen and select Send Instant Message.
8. Enter the phone number. You must include the country code when entering the destination cell phone number in AIM. For example, if you to text message (555) 555-5555, a number in the United States, you must use the country code, which is +1. In the To field on AIM, you would enter '+5555555555'.
9. Compose your message. As you type, remember that text messages are limited to 160 characters.
10. Send the message. Once you type the message you want to send via text message, simply click Send. The message will be delivered directly to the phone number you entered.

How to Register for Free SMS Traffic Alerts

1. Go to Traffic.com and sign up for an account. Program in your standard route in their 'Add a Drive' section.
2. Click on the 'Account Settings' tab on the right hand side of the screen. Click on 'Change Account Information' to enter the Account Information settings.
3. Type your cell phone number in the 'Primary Phone Number' text box. Click on the 'Save' button.
4. Click on the 'Alerts' tab on the right hand side of the screen. Click on the 'Add an Alert' button. Select the route you want to be alerted to from the pull down menu. Type the name of the alert in the box provided. Click on the radio box next to 'Repeating' and click the check box next to 'Daily.' Set the time you wish to be alerted in the available box.
5. Click on the 'Please Verify Phone number' link under 'Text Message' at the bottom of the window. Type the confirmation code in the text into the box provided on the website. Click 'Save.' Click on 'Add Alert' once the radio button next to 'Text Message' is selected. Click on the 'Done' button when completed.

How to Make a Relay Call for Free

1. Go to a free relay-call website like RelayCall.com sponsored by AT&T. Type the number of the person you are calling in the phone number space in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.
2. Click on the 'Special Instructions' box if you have special instructions for the operator about your condition or just general information the person should know before you start talking. Once you press the 'Special Instructions' button, a new window appears that allows you to type in the information you want the operator to know.
3. Click the 'Connect' button when you are ready to dial the call for free. Your call is then connected to the person you are dialing. If you need to dial 911, click the 911 button and you will be connected instantly to emergency help.
4. Type in what you want to tell the person you are dialing. When the party you are calling answers, the operator will type in what the other party says. You can read what the other person says on the gray screen of the website. When you click the 'Send' button, the operator then reads what you typed to the other party. The party responds, and the operator types the response back to you.
5. Hang up the free relay call by clicking the 'Hang Up' button. You are now disconnected and have completed a free relay call.