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Basics Guide Before you do anything else, please read this Charge the battery The battery in your phone hasn’t been charged yet. Please use the supplied power adapter to do a full charge before you start using your phone. Also, please don’t try to take your phone apart. (If you do, it may invalidate your warranty.) Choose a rate plan wisely Depending on how you use your phone, it can use up a lot of Internet bandwidth really quickly.
Basics Guide 3 Contents 1. Your phone..........................................................................................................4 2. Before turning on your phone........................................................................5 3. Set up your phone.............................................................................................7 4. Create your account and pick your plan.....................................................7 5. Activate your phone.....................
Basics Guide 1. Your phone 1 Back 2 Home 3 Recent apps 4 Volume 5 Power 6 Notification LED 7 3.5mm headset jack 8 Proximity sensor 9 USB connector Note: If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for your phone that already has a small opening for the sensor.
Basics Guide 5 2. Before turning on your phone Insert your storage card You need to insert and use a storage card to store your photos, videos, music, and other files. Note: The storage card is sold separately. Your phone supports microSD cards with up to 32GB of storage. 1. Securely hold your phone with the front facing down, and then with your thumbs, push the bottom cover out to remove it. 2.
Basics Guide Charge the battery Use the supplied power adapter and USB cable to charge your phone. Avoid contact with the antenna Avoid contact with the antenna area when your phone is in use to optimize antenna performance and battery life.
Basics Guide 7 3. Set up your phone The first time you switch on your phone, you’ll be guided to set up your email accounts, social networks, and more. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. 4. Create your account and pick your plan 1. From your computer, visit virginmobileusa.com and click Activate. 2. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip code and click Next. 3.
Basics Guide 6. Make your first call 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Enter a phone number. Or enter the first few letters of a contact name that’s stored or synced in your phone. 3. Tap Call. 4. To hang up, tap End Call. 7. Send a text message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. On the All messages screen, tap . 3. Enter the recipient in the To field. 4. Tap “Add text”, and then enter your message. 5. When done, tap Send. 8.
Basics Guide 9 Manage your account from your computer Log in with your phone number and Account PIN at virginmobileusa.com where you can do everything above, and a lot more. Top-Up your account To add money to your account and pay for your service, buy Virgin Mobile Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers. Or, make it really easy by registering your credit/debit card or PayPal account. Auto Top-Up Auto Top-Up is the easiest way to keep your service working.
Basics Guide 9. Capture every moment as it happens Capture photos and videos with no delay. You can launch the camera directly from the lock screen. 1. If your display is off, press POWER. 2. Drag the Camera icon to the lock screen ring to launch the Camera right away. Tip: From the Home screen, you can also tap Camera to launch it. 3. Point the camera towards what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically, and continuously refocuses as you move it. 4.
Basics Guide 11 Take continuous shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Use continuous shooting mode to capture consecutive shots. Note: Make sure that you’re in Auto scene when using this feature. 1. Press and hold your subject. . The camera takes up to 20 consecutive shots of 2. After taking the shots: • Choose the photo you like the most, and then tap Best shot. • Delete the photos you don’t want to keep. Want to capture more than 20 shots? Tap then clear the Limit to 20 frames option.
Basics Guide 10. Personalize your Home screen Your Home screen has five panels that you can customize. Swipe left or right across the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding widgets, apps, and shortcuts. The launch bar shortcuts at the bottom of the Home screen are also customizable. Add a widget, app, or shortcut 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen. 2. Tap the bottom-row tabs and browse through the selection of widgets, apps, and shortcuts. 3.
Basics Guide 13 11. Listen to your favorite tunes If you have your music collection on your computer, copy your songs to the storage card and play them in HTC Music. HTC Music is not just your regular music player. It’s your central hub for all your music. It includes TuneIn Radio which gives you access to radio stations. You can also add more music services if you’ve already added them to your phone. Note: The storage card is sold separately. Copy music to your storage card 1.
Basics Guide Enhance your sound experience Whether you’re listening to music, watching a YouTube® video, or playing a game, your phone gives you a rich, authentic sound experience through the Beats Audio™ profile and other sound enhancer profiles. 1. Plug in your headset to your phone. 2. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap . 3. Tap Sound > Sound enhancer. 4. Choose a profile you want to use. 12. Connect to the Internet Get online using your phone’s data connection or Wi-Fi®.
Basics Guide 15 13. Browse the Web Your phone makes it fun and easy to browse the Web on the go. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Internet. 2. Tap the address bar and enter a URL. Or tap > Bookmarks to open a bookmarked webpage. 3. While viewing a webpage, you can: • Spread or pinch the screen with your two fingers to zoom in or out. The text resizes and wraps automatically as you zoom. • Swipe your finger on the screen to move around the webpage.
Basics Guide Browser cookies are not shared and deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won’t appear in your browser history except for files you download. 14. Keep in contact In the People app, you’ll see your contacts from your Google Account, Facebook®, and even your Exchange ActiveSync® account if you’re signed in to these accounts on your phone.
Basics Guide 17 15. Catch up with friends See Facebook status updates and Flickr® photos from your friends all in one place. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more — or comment and post your own. Update your status 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Friend Stream. , and then enter your status update. 3. Tap to attach something, such as a photo or location on the map. 4. Tap Post.
Basics Guide 16. Email If you signed into your Google Account on your phone, you’ll be able to send and receive Gmail™ messages. From the Home screen, just tap > Gmail. Use the Mail app to set up and manage your other email accounts such as webmail, POP3, IMAP, or Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. On the Choose a mail provider screen, choose the type of email account to set up. If you don’t see this screen,tap type of email account.
Basics Guide 19 17. Get Dropbox onto your phone When you use Dropbox on your phone, you’ll always have access to your photos, videos, and documents anywhere — on your phone, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. Download and install the Dropbox app from Google Play, then set up your Dropbox account from your phone so you can: •• Claim an extra 23GB of Dropbox storage free for two years. This offer is available to both new and current Dropbox users.
Basics Guide Set up your Dropbox account 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, then tap > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap > Dropbox, then follow the onscreen instructions to create or sign in to your account. 3. Using your computer’s web browser, go to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com), log in to your account, and complete the getting started guide. See your phone’s user guide for more information on using Dropbox. 18.
Basics Guide 21 Uninstall third-party apps Note: You cannot uninstall apps that are preinstalled on your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Press and hold a third-party app, .and then drag it to the Uninstall button. 3. Tap OK to confirm. Move apps to or from the storage card Move downloaded apps to the storage card if the internal storage on your phone is getting low. Or, if your storage card is getting full, you can move apps from the storage card to the internal storage.
Basics Guide 19. Battery saving tips How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. You can get the battery to last longer by following a few simple tips: •• Turn off the display when you’re not using it. •• Lower the volume. •• Close battery-intensive programs, such as the Camera, when you’re done using them. •• Make sure apps are closed and not continuously running in the background.
Basics Guide 23 Important health information and safety precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
Basics Guide This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s). AC Adapter HTC, Model TC U250 Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack.
Basics Guide 25 Safety precautions for direct sunlight Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.
Basics Guide gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Basics Guide 27 Interference in cars Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phone in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna is included in the installation. Interference with medical equipment functions This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
Basics Guide levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Basics Guide 29 General precautions You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before sitting down.
Basics Guide Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions: • Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. • The product has been exposed to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or damaged. • There are noticeable signs of overheating. • The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.
Basics Guide 31 Use product with approved equipment This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment. Adjust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.
Basics Guide Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of PK76300. FCC ID: NM8PK76300. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your PK76300. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of BK76100.
Basics Guide 33 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01- 309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities.
Basics Guide The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for better use. A sum of 8 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.
Basics Guide 35 the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986. International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996. Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6.
Basics Guide the alerting information and forwarding the alerts to participating wireless carriers such as Sprint. Such alerts may come from the President of the United States; the National Weather Service, state or county public safety officials. This system is integrated into the same national alerting services that serve television and radio today. For more information regarding WEA/CMAS please go to: FEMA website. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations.
Basics Guide 37 avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON. Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
Basics Guide RoHS compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments. Manufacturer’s Warranty Your device has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.
Basics Guide 39 (d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory or other product not approved or authorized by the Company; (e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and nonoperative parts; (f) Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source.
Basics Guide THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR AN SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
