Sprint Nextel i856 User Manual

Nextel Direct Send lets you use Direct Connect calls to 
exchange pictures, My Info, contact information, and 
Groups with other phones that have this capability.

Nextel Direct Send cannot be used during Talkgroup 
calls. Pictures cannot be sent in Group Connect calls.

When you send a picture using Nextel Direct Send, the 
picture appears on the display of the receiving phone, 
and is saved by that phone.

Sending a Picture During a Call

You can send a picture at any time during a Direct 
Connect call, whether you made or received the call. 
(Additional charges may apply.)

You cannot talk or listen on a Direct Connect call while 
a picture is being transmitted. Other activities, such as 
searching for a picture, do not prevent you from talking 
or listening.

1.

While in a Direct Connect call, press 

(right 

softkey). A list of pictures that can be included in a 
Direct Connect call appears.

2.

Select a picture and press the DC button to send it.

3.

Wait while the picture is transmitted. The Direct 
Connect call is temporarily interrupted while a 
picture is transmitted.

4.

When prompted, press the DC button to resume 
the Direct Connect call.

Starting a Call by Sending a Picture

You can start a call by choosing a stored picture from 
the Media Center.

To do this, you must have the recipient’s Direct Connect 
number and IP address stored in your Contacts.

The first time you send a stored picture after turning 
the phone on, the message Picture Fees May Apply 
appears and you are prompted to respond. Press 
Yes (left softkey) to send the picture. Press No (right 
softkey) to cancel.