Large 3.2" capacitive touch screen, android 2.3 (gingerbread), snapdragon processor with 800 mhz cpu, 3.2 mp autofocus camera and camcorder, video recording and playback, long battery life (1,500 mah) (372 pages)
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................1 Battery and Charger......................2 Activation and Service ......................3 Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan ..............3 Activate Your Phone ....................3 Manage Your Account ....................
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Make Phone Calls ......................17 Dialing Options ......................17 Receive Phone Calls ......................18 Missed Call Notification ....................19 Call Emergency Numbers ...................19 In-Call Options ......................20 Save a Phone Number ....................21 Find a Phone Number ....................21 Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses ..............21 Abbreviated Dialing .....................22 Dial From the Contacts List ..................22 Speed Dialing ......................23...
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Create a Group ........................32 Find Contacts Entries ......................32 Secret Contacts Entries .....................33 Hello UI ..........................34 Accounts and Messaging ......................36 Text and Multimedia Messaging..................36 Compose Text/MMS ....................36 Access Text/MMS .......................37 Messaging Settings ....................37 Social Networking ......................38 Apps and Entertainment ......................39 Games, Ringtones, and More ....................39 Web and Data ...........................41 Get Started With Data Services ..................41 Navigate the Web .......................42...
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Event Alert Menu ......................55 Erase Events ......................55 Bluetooth ...........................56 Turn Bluetooth On and Off ..................56 Bluetooth Settings.......................57 Pair Bluetooth Devices ....................57 Send Items via Bluetooth ....................57 Wi-Fi ..........................58 Update Phone ........................58 Update Firmware ......................59 Update the PRL ......................59 Update Profile ......................59 Mass Storage........................59 File Manager .......................59 Connect Your Phone to Your Computer ..............61...
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Font Size ........................71 Power Save Mode ......................72 Whisper Notification ....................72 Volume ..........................72 Incoming Ringer ......................72 Playback Volume ......................72 Power Up/Down ......................73 Key Beeps ........................73 Ringers ..........................73 Incoming Calls ......................73 Call Alerts ........................74 Voicemail ........................74 Messages ........................75 Alarm/Calendar ......................75 Power Up/Down ......................75 Vibration ..........................75 Silence All ........................76 Text Entry ..........................76...
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Copyright Information ........................85 Index ............................86...
Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Virgin Mobile service for the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustrations outline your phone's primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
WARNING: Use only Virgin Mobile-approved or LG-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Virgin Mobile-approved or LG-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
2. Plug the small end of the charger into the phone‟s Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Note: Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Virgin Mobile.
● And more! From Your Computer ■ Log in with your phone number and account PIN at virginmobileusa.com. Additional Information For more information about your Virgin Mobile account, as well as other Virgin Mobile services, visit us at virginmobileusa.com. Or, call us at 1-888-322-1122. We‟re here to serve you. Set Up Voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
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. Your Phone Overview The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‟s basic layout.
● Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable (included). ● Volume Keys allows you to adjust the ringer volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. ● Camera Lens is used for picture taking and video recording. Keep clean for optimal performance.
Insert the microSD Card 1. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD™ slot (refer to the image above). 2. Insert the microSD™ card with the label side facing upwards and the gold contact area downwards. Then gently push in until it clicks into the slot. If you insert the card in the wrong direction, it may damage your phone or your card.
Memory Info You can view how much memory is being used and is available on your microSD card. ■ With the microSD card inserted, touch > Main Menu > Tools > Mass Storage > Memory Info. The used and available memory space will be displayed. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
Navigate Through the Menus It's easy to navigate through your phone's menus using the touchscreen. ■ Touch > Main Menu to access menus. Touchscreen Navigation To scroll through lists, touch the screen and slide your finger up the screen as shown in the following figure.
Status Bar Your phone‟s Status Bar provides information about your phone‟s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you‟ll see on your phone‟s Status Bar: Tip: To view a list of your phone‟s icons and descriptions, from the Home screen touch >...
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Icon Status Sent Message – Indicates the message is sent. Received Message – Indicates the message is received. Recipient – Indicates the recipient field. File Attachment – Indicates the file attachment field. File Attached – Indicates a file is attached. Audio file attached –...
Icon Status Camera/Picture – Indicates camera mode. Camcorder/Video – Indicates camcorder mode. 1 Background Application – Indicates that one application is active. 2 Background Applications – Indicates that 2 applications are active. Camera Resolution 2MP – Indicates that the camera resolution is set to 2M. Camcorder Resolution QVGA –...
Select a Text Input Mode 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch to change the text input mode. 2. Select one of the following options: Predictive to enter text by predicting words when you begin typing. ...
If you make a mistake, touch to erase a single character. Touch and hold erase an entire word. By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. You can change the letter case using Enter Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Smileys and Preset Messages Use your phone's keypad to enter numbers, symbols, emoticons, smileys, or to choose from...
3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password - Virgin Mobile strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
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3. Enter your password. Tip: When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the header. Phone Basics...
Phone Calls With the Virgin Mobile National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls You can make calls on your phone using the on-screen dial pad. 1. Touch and enter a phone number using the dial pad. (If you make a mistake while dialing, touch to erase the numbers.) 2.
● Contact Details: Displays Contacts details for numbers that are already saved in the phone. ● Send Msg: Enter a seven-digit or ten-digit number and touch this to quickly send a message to the number. ● Pause: Enter digits and touch this to enter a pause within a number string. See Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses Tip: To speed dial a phone number, touch and hold the speed dial number.
● Ignore with Text to send a text message. You can send the preset message or write a new one. ● Answer to answer the call. Ending a Call ■ Touch or drag the toggle key to End Call. Missed Call Notification When you do not answer an incoming call, your screen displays the Missed Call log in a bubble on the Home screen.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Save a Phone Number You can store 600 Contacts entries with up to seven phone numbers per Contact in your phone. Each entry‟s name can contain 64 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. For more information, see Contacts. To save a number from standby mode: 1.
3. Enter additional numbers. 4. Touch Talk to dial the number. – or – Touch Save to save the number in your Contacts. Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can use either of the following abbreviated dialing features.
Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone‟s speed dial memory. Dial speed dial entries using one key touch for locations 2–9 or two key touches for locations 10–99. To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2–9: ■...
■ Touch . This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call. To switch back to the first caller: ■ Touch again. Note: For those calls where you don‟t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by entering before placing your call.
History Recent History is a list of the last 60 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Recent History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your phone automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
2. Scroll through the History entries and touch to dial the entry. Note: You cannot make calls from History to entries identified as No ID or Restricted. Save a Number From Recent History Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of seven phone numbers, and each entry‟s name can contain 64 characters.
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3. Touch Delete Multiple and select the entries you want to erase. – or – If you are certain you want to erase all the History entries, touch Delete All. Phone Calls...
Contacts The Contacts application lets you add and edit contacts, assign speed dial numbers, assign ringers and pictures to entries, and use Hello UI. Add a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 600 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 7 phone numbers, and each entry‟s name can contain 64 characters.
Search an existing contact name and touch it to save the new number. 7. Touch Done to save the new entry. Contacts Entry Options Once you've stored a Contact entry, you can add details such as phone numbers, add email addresses, URL, default ringers, postal address, or even the contact's birthday.
4. Touch Done to save your changes. Add a Number to a Contacts Entry You can add up to seven phone numbers to a Contact entry. 1. Display a Contacts entry and touch Contact Details. (See Contacts Entry Options.) 2. Touch Edit at the top right corner of the screen and then touch the Add Number field. 3.
1. From standby mode, touch > Contacts 2. Touch More > Settings > Speed Numbers. 3. Touch a speed dial location to replace. Note: To move to far below quickly, touch the scroll thumb tag and drag to the desired location. 4.
Assign a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. 1. Display a Contacts entry (see Contacts Entry Options) and touch Edit at the top right of the screen. 2. Touch an entry‟s current image or placeholder to display the Picture ID menu. 3.
2. Scroll through all of the entries. – or – To quickly move up or down the list alphabetically, touch and hold the thumb tab located along the right side and drag to it to the desired letter. – or – and enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as “dav”...
1. On the Contacts list, touch More > Settings > Show Secret. 2. Enter the lock code. The contact will reappear on your contacts list. Hello UI Add your favorite contacts to groups that you can access quickly with a few keystrokes. You can create up to four groups with six members in each group.
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Send a Message to Selected Group Members 1. From standby mode, touch and touch 2. Using your finger, draw a line around the group members you wish to include. 3. Touch the envelope icon (for example, -- the number on the icon shows how many members were included).
Accounts and Messaging With Virgin Mobile service and your phone's messaging capabilities, you can always stay in touch through messaging, and social networking accounts. Text and Multimedia Messaging With your phone‟s messaging features, you can send and receive instant text messages (SMS), or multimedia messages (MMS) that can include video and audio, between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.
• On the touch keypad: touch Abc and select Symbols, Emoticons, or Smileys. Touch a desired symbol, emoticon, or smiley. (See Enter Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Smileys and Preset Messages.) 5. To add attachments, touch Add Attachment. 6. Review your message and touch Send. You may select additional messaging options by touching More to add subject, set the callback number, or save it as draft.
2. Touch a message you want to edit or delete. 3. Touch Edit, edit the message (see Entering Text), and touch Save. – or – Touch Delete to delete the message. Touch Cancel to cancel the deletion. Note: To delete multiple messages, touch Delete on the top right corner of the screen when the list of preset messages displays.
Apps and Entertainment Take advantage of the applications and entertainment possibilities of your phone, including downloading games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. Games, Ringtones, and More You have access to a dynamic variety of downloadable content, such as games, ringtones, and other applications.
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Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. 2. Select an option to continue: Select Listen/Run to listen to a ringtone, start a game or application. Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. ...
Web and Data This section addresses your device‟s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools. Get Started With Data Services With your Virgin Mobile 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.
While connecting, you may see an animation and a “Connecting” message. 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 on and is connected to the Virgin Mobile 1xRTT data network. When the arrows are animated, data is being transferred (for example, when you are opening a Web page) and you cannot receive calls.
■ Touch the on your phone. Browser Menu Although the home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going directly to specific websites, are not available.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Taking pictures with your phone‟s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
Picture ID to assign the picture as a Picture ID to a Contacts entry: • Contacts with No Picture to assign the picture to all contacts that don‟t already have an assigned picture ID • One Contact to assign the picture to a particular contact •...
Self Timer 1. From Camera mode, touch > Self Timer. - or – From Camera mode, touch 2. Touch the length of delay you want the timer to use (Off, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds). 3. Touch START when you are ready to start the timer. A countdown is displayed in the middle of the screen.
Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Shutter, Say Cheese, Ready 123, or Smile). Status Bar to show or hide the Status Bar (On or Off). Night Mode to toggle the low-light setting (On or Off). Auto Review to select the Auto Review setting (On, On(for 2 Seconds), On(for 5 Seconds) or Off).
Send (only for Video Mail videos) to send the video. (See Send Pictures and Videos From Messaging.) Video Mode Options While in Camcorder mode, you can choose from options such as color tone, image control, brightness, and the self-timer. In Camcorder mode, touch to display additional camcorder options: ●...
Store Pictures and Videos Your phone‟s picture and video storage area is called My Photos & Videos. There are two folders in My Photos & Videos: ● In Phone ● Memory Card Storage Options 1. Touch > Main Menu > Photos & Videos >...
● Thumbnail to display pictures in thumbnail view. ● Play to play a selected video. ● Slide Show to view your pictures in slideshow mode. ● Assign to assign the picture as a screen saver or picture ID, or the video as a ringer. ●...
To select multiple picture and videos, touch OPTIONS > Select Multiple. Touch pictures or videos as many as you want. 3. Touch Send > Contact. 4. Select a phone number or an email address: Touch New Addr to enter a mobile phone number or an email address directly. ...
5. To complete and send the message, touch Attach to select the picture or video, then follow steps 5-8 in Send Pictures and Videos From the In Phone Folder or Memory Card. Other Settings The Other Settings menu allows you to view and configure your account information. To access the settings and info menu: 1.
Tools Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools > Clock > Alarm. 2.
Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Add an Event to the Calendar 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools > Calendar 2. Touch the day to which you would like to add an event and touch Add New. The current day is the default.
Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone can alert you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringer type. ●...
Erase All Events 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools > Calendar > Delete > Delete All. You will see an alert notifying you that all events will be erased. 2. Select Delete to erase all events or Cancel to return to the calendar view. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled...
Bluetooth Settings You can set up many of the characteristics of your phone‟s Bluetooth service, including those below. ● Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. ● Setting your phone‟s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices. ●...
2. Touch a paired device to transfer to. 3. Touch an item and touch Done. To select Contacts, pictures, or videos, select the category, scroll through the available items, and touch items to send. When you are finished, touch Continue or Done.
Update Firmware Only the internal software is updated when you use the Update Firmware tool. No Contacts entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools >...
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File Manager Options When you open a folder, touch More. The following options are available. ● Create New Folder to create a new folder. Enter a new folder name and touch Save. (See Create and Use Folders in the microSD Card.) ●...
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer Before using your phone‟s mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare your phone‟s settings to synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer. Once you have connected the phone to the computer, you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card. 1.
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your phone‟s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself. Activate ASR ■...
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Tip: You can skip step 3 by saying a name and location after “Call” without pausing (for example, “Call John Jones mobile”). Note: If ASR does not recognize the name or number, it will find the most likely matches and display a list of up to four names or numbers.
Voice Reader The phone can read out the menus and alert you by voice if you turn the Voice Guide option on. Set the voice reader options to view or hear the phone‟s status. To activate the voice guide: 1. Touch >...
2. Touch the voice memo you wish to hear. To choose voice memo options: 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools > Voice Service > Voice Memo. 2. Find a voice memo and touch to choose from the voice memo options: ...
Calculator Your phone comes with a calculator to help you quickly calculate equations. 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools > (slide the screen up) > Calculator > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers using your keypad. ...
– or – Touch and drag the map to find a city, and touch Unit Converter The Unit Converter tool converts currency, length, area, mass, volume, temperature, or velocity. 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools >...
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1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools > (slide the screen up) > Notepad 2. Touch a note. To delete a saved note: 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Tools >...
Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's Settings menus. Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Screen Savers Choose what you see on the display screen when in standby mode.
2. Select Backlight Dim or Backlight Off. 3. Touch a time setting. Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery‟s talk and standby times. Picture ID Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. Assign a Picture to All Contacts that Don't Have an Assigned Picture ID 1.
6. Touch Done to save the assigned picture. Assign a Picture for Incoming Calls from Unsaved Numbers 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > Display > Picture ID. 2. Touch Unsaved Numbers. 3. Select an option: No Image, Take New Picture, My Photos, Downloaded Images, or Assigned Media.
2. Select Messages, Browser, Notepad, or Applications. 3. Touch a size setting and Done. Power Save Mode 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > Display > Power Save Mode. 2. Touch and slide the Power Save Mode setting to ON. Whisper Notification Set your phone to notify you with the whisper of new messages while you are operating the phone.
2. Select Playback Volume. 3. Touch a level bar to set the volume, or touch repeatedly to reach the volume level you want. 4. Touch Done. Power Up/Down You can choose whether or not your phone sounds while you are powering up or down. 1.
One Contact: You can set a specific ringer type for calls from one specific contact. 3. Select a category, and then scroll through the available ringers. Touch to hear a sample ringer. 4. Touch a ringer to assign it. Assign Ringers to Contacts 1.
3. Touch a ringer to assign it. Messages You can select ringer types for your messages. 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > Ringers > Messages. 2. Select a category and then scroll through the available ringers. Touch to hear a sample ringer.
To select the vibrate type: 1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > Vibration 2. Select Incoming Calls, Voicemail, Messages, Alarm/ Calendar. For Incoming Calls, you can assign to Contacts, Unsaved Numbers, and Private/Unknown. 3. Scroll through the available vibrate types. Touch to sample a vibrate type.
Display Your Phone Number Touch > Main Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID. Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed. Lock Phone You can customize your phone to meet your personal security needs by entering your lock code to change the security settings.
Parental Controls Parental Controls give you a convenient way to manage wireless usage and access for everyone on your account. Kids get stylish phones to keep connected with friends and family, while you can control Internet access, texting, content purchases, voice calls and camera use. To activate the Parental Control feature: 1.
3. Enter the first five- or six-digit prefix in the Prefix field and then touch OK. To deactivate this feature, select Off during step 2 above. Tip: To make an Abbreviated Dial call, see Abbreviated Dialing. Note: Abbreviated Dialing does not apply to 9-1-1 or Virgin Mobile 411. Auto-Answer Mode Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands- free car kit.
1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > (slide the screen up) > Data > On/Off. You will see a message. 2. Touch Disable to confirm that you want to disable data services. To enable data services: 1.
1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > (slide the screen up) > Location . You will see the Location disclaimer. 2. Read the disclaimer and touch Continue. 3. Touch On or Off to change the existing Location setting. When you turn the Location feature on, the phone displays the icon.
1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Settings > (slide the screen up) > Reset/Delete and enter your lock code. 2. Select Reset Settings. You will see a disclaimer. 3. Read the disclaimer and if you are certain that you would like to restore all the factory settings, touch Reset.
1. Touch > Main Menu > (slide the screen up) > Accessibility > Invert Color 2. Touch between ON or OFF to change the setting. A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
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Index Abbreviated Dialing, 22 Data, 79 ABC Mode, 13 Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses, Access Text/MMS, 37 Accessibility, 82 Dial From the Contacts List, 22 Activate Your Phone, 3 Dialing Options, 17 Activation and Service, 3 Display Settings, 69 Add a New Contacts Entry, 28 Edit a Contacts Entry, 29 Edit a Contacts Entry‟s Numbers, 30...
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Messages, 75 Set Up Your Phone, 1 Messaging Settings, 37 Settings & Info, 65 microSD Card, 6 Silence All, 76 Missed Call Notification, 19 Social Networking, 38 Navigate the Web, 42 Speed Dialing, 23 Navigate Through the Menus, 9 Status Bar, 10 Notepad, 67 Stopwatch, 66 Other Settings, 52...