PCD Chaser Virgin Mobile, VM2090 Chaser Virgin Mobile User Manual
CHASER
User Manual
To activate see page 9
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Conventions used in this guide
In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:
NOTE NOTE Notes, usage tips, or additional information
Warning Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
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Contents
Specifications 6
Basics 6
In Box 6
Phone Overview 7
Battery 8
MicroSD Card 9
Turning Phone On or Off 10
Activate Your Phone 10
Phone Options 12
Touchscreen Gestures 12
Using the Onscreen Keyboard 12
EditingText 14
Getting Started 17
Google Account 17
Getting to Know the Home Screen 18
Customizing the Home Screen 18
Essential Display Icons 19
Notifications Panel 20
Opening and Switching Between Applications 20
Sleep Mode 21
Adjusting Volume 22
Searching Your Phone and the Web 22
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer 23
Phone Calls 24
Making Calls 24
Answering or Rejecting Calls 25
Using In-Call Options 26
Using Call Log 26
Listening to Your Voicemail 28
Using Voice Dialer 28
Contacts 29
About Contacts 29
Opening Your Contacts 29
Getting Started 29
Editing/ Deleting Contacts 31
Communicating 32
Account Setting 33
Messaging 34
About Messaging 34
Sending Messages 34
Reading Messages 35
Receiving Emergency Alerts Messages 36
Changing Messaging Settings 37
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Google 38
Gmail 38
Google Talk 40
Maps 42
Places 44
Navigation 45
Latitude 46
Calendar 48
News & Weather 50
Google Play Store 52
Books 53
Web 56
Email 56
Browser 58
YouTube 62
Wi-Fi 64
Downloads 64
Bluetooth 66
Using Bluetooth 66
Disconnecting or Unpairing from a Bluetooth Device 67
Connecting to a Bluetooth Headset 67
Sending and Receiving Information Using Bluetooth 68
Entertainment 69
Camera/Camcorder 69
Gallery 71
Videos 73
Sound Recorder 73
Music 73
Tools 76
Clock 76
Calculator 77
Virgin Mobile Applications 80
Mobile ID 80
My Account 81
Settings 81
Settings on Your Phone 81
Safety and Use 86
Please read before proceeding 86
Limitation of damages 86
Important health information and safety precautions 87
Regulatory agency identifications 93
Warranty 97
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Specifications
Battery Type
Capacity
Standby Time
Talk Time
Lithium-Ion(Li-ion)
1450mAh
Up to 200 Hours (8.3 Days)
Up to 348 minutes
Display
• 3.2”HVGA, TFT 262K colors
• Capacitive Touch Screen
Camera
• 3 MP with Auto Focus and Video
Dimensions and Weight
• Dimensions: 4.5” x 2.25” x 0.5” (114.4 x 57 x 13.2 mm)
• Weight: 4.2 oz. (119 g)
Memory
• 512MB (ROM)/512MB (RAM)
• External memory: 2GB microSD™ card included (supports up to 32GB)
Operating System
• Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Connectivity
• BT 2.1 +EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Sensors
• Accelerometer, E-compass, Proximity Sensor
Power Management (Performance)
Basics
In Box
The Chaser comes with the following items included in the box:
• Chaser mobile phone ˙Battery
• Micro USB cable ˙USB power adapter
• Battery cover ˙Basics Guide
• 2GB microSD card (mounted in the device)
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Phone Overview
Headset Jack
Proximity
Sensor
Light
Sensor
Volume
Keys
Touch
Screen
Home Key
Menu Key
Power Key
Status Light
Earpiece
microSD Card
Slot
Search Key
Back Key
Microphone
Charger/Accessory Port
Camera Lens
Speaker
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Battery
Note that browsing the web frequently, extended data usage, being in a poor signal area, or
subjecting the device to extreme temperatures will cause the battery to discharge quickly. To
increase battery life, limit your data usage, or turn off GPS and Bluetooth when not required.
Installing the battery
Please use only the original batteries and accessories you received with your phone
or Virgin Mobile recommended replacements.
1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.
2. Align the battery’s exposed gold contacts with the battery connectors inside the battery
compartment.
3. Insert the contact side of the place (Step 1).
4. Gently push the battery into the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click
(Step 2). Replace the battery door
Removing the battery
1. Make sure that your device is turned off. To remove the battery cover from your phone, try
opening the back cover using your finger at the small opening on the bottom of the phone.
2. Push the bottom of the battery upwards and remove the battery.
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Charging your battery
Before you turn on your device and start using it, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
1. Plug the USB cable into the USB power adapter.
2. Plug the power adapter into a standard outlet.
3. Locate the USB port located on the left side of your device.
4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the phone’s micro USB port.
5. The USB icon on the cable should always face up when connecting the cable to your device as
shown.
NOTE • It is more efficient to charge the battery with your device powered off.
• Battery operating time gradually decreases over
time.
microSD Card
Use the microSD card to store your photos, videos, music and certain apps from Google Play
Store™. You can also move and copy files to your computer from your device.
Inserting the microSD card
1. Locate the microSD card slot and remove the cover.
2. Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down until it clicks into place.
Removing the microSD card
1. Make sure that your device is turned off and remove the microSD card cover.
2. Press the microSD card to eject it from the slot then slide it out the rest of the way.
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Removing the microSD card while the phone is on
If you need to remove the microSD card while the phone is on, unmount the microSD card first
to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the microSD card.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Or press Menu > Settings.
2. Tap Storage >Unmount SD card >OK.
3. Remove the microSD card by following the steps in “SD card safe to remove”.
Turning Phone On or Off
Turning your phone on
1. Press and hold Power/Lock.
NOTE The first time you use your phone you’ll need to set it up. See the Getting Started chapter for details.
Activate Your Phone
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
1. From your computer, visit virginmobileusa.com and click on Activate.
2. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip code and click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID) printed on the sticker located on the back of
your phone in the battery compartment.
4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
5. You must follow the activation instructions below after creating your account in order to be able
Activate your device
to start using your phone.
1. Turn your device on.
2. At the home screen, tap Activate to start the activation process.
3. Follow the activation wizard until your device completes the activation process and restarts.
4. The Activate icon will be removed once the device has been activated.
Mobile ID
1. Mobile ID delivers a custom set of apps, widgets, and more to your new phone, all in a
single download. It includes lots of great mobile content, handpicked by Virgin Mobile, and it’s
free.
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2. Once you complete the activation process,
download to your
after down.load is
The Essentials ID pack
will automatically
device free of charge the next time you power on. Just tap the Install button
completed
Managing your account
From your phone
Dial *86 on your phone or tap [ ] My Account to access your Virgin Mobile account where you can
do any of the following things:
- Check your minutes
- Add money (Top-Up)
- Change plans ... and a lot more
From your computer
Log in with your phone number and Account PIN at virginmobileusa.com where you can do everything
above, and more.
Top-Up Your Account
Buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers. Or, register your credit/debit card or PayPal account to
make it more convenient.
Auto Top-Up:
Auto Top-Up is the easiest way to keep your service working. Set it to Top-Up your account once a
month so you can keep emailing, IMing, Tweeting with Twitter, surfing, and talking. Activate Auto TopUp and adjust your settings anytime by logging in at virginmobileusa.com.
One-time Top-Ups:
From Your Computer:
If you don’t want to set Auto Top-Up, you can still log in at virginmobileusa.com whenever you need a
quick Top-Up.
From Your Phone:
Dial*729 on your phone or tap [ ] My Account.
Turning your phone off
1. If the display is off, press Power/Lock to turn it back on.
2. Press and hold Power/Lock for a few seconds.
3. When Phone options menu appears, tap Power off >OK.
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Phone Options
Tap
To select onscreen items such as application and settings icons or press
onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
Tap and hold
To open available options for the item, simply touch and hold your finger on the
screen over the item.
Swipe or slide
Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
Tap and hold your finger before you start to drag. While dragging, do not
release your finger until the item reaches your desired location.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, but you only need to swipe your finger
in lighter and quicker strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical
direction, such as flicking through the contacts or the message lists.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from
portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you
can turn the phone sidew ays to bring up a bigger on-screen keyboard.
Silent mode
1. Press and hold Power/Lock to display Phone Options.
2. Tap Silent mode.
• When you select Silent mode, is displayed in the Status bar. Ringtones, alerts, and all
audible sounds except media and alarms are silenced.
NOTE To turn silent mode off, press and hold Power/Lock and then tap Silent mode again.
Airplane mode
1. Press and hold Power/Lock to display Phone Options.
2. Tap Airplane mode.
• When you set Airplane mode, is displayed in the Status bar. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile
network functions are all disabled.
NOTE To turn airplane mode off, press and hold Power/Lock and then tap Airplane mode again.
Touchscreen Gestures
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the keyboard
automatically. In others, tap anywhere in a text field to open the keyboard.
1. Tap each letter on the on-screen keypad.
2. Tap and hold a letter for additional key options (not all keys have additional options). Additional
key options include numbers and letters with accent marks. If options are available, you will
see a box with all the options shown. Slide your finger to select the character you want.
3. Continue until you have finished the word.
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You can also use the following icons:
1. Change caps.
2. Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/Number
mode.
3. Delete Characters
4. Insert a space
NOTE To hide the Android keyboard, press Back .
To access the Android keyboard settings, tap and hold and select .
Changing the keyboard language
If you’ve selected more than one keyboard language, the active keyboard language is displayed
on the Space bar. You can switch languages easily as follows:
1. Tap and hold .
2. Without lifting your finger, move it to the left or right until the language you want appears in
the center of the small window above .
3. Lift your finger.
If you have many languages available, you may have to repeat the above steps to reach your
desired language.
Voice Input
You can use voice input to enter text. Voice input is an experimental feature using Google’s speechrecognition service. You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network to use voice
input.
Turning on voice input
If the onscreen keyboard does not display , voice input is not turned on or you have configured it
to display only on the symbol keyboard.
1. From the Home screen, tap Applications> Settings. Or press Menu > Settings.
2. Tap Language & keyboard >Android keyboard.
• You can also tap and hold on the onscreen keyboard. In the alternate menu that opens, tap
Input options >Android keyboard settings.
3. Tap Voice input.
4. Tap the option for where you want the icon placed (On main keyboard or On symbols
keyboard). Or tap Off to turn off voice input.
Entering text by speaking
You can enter text by speaking, in most places that you can enter text with the Android keyboard.
1. Tap a text field.
2. Tap the on the keyboard.
3. When prompted to “Speak now,” speak what you want to enter.
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• Say “comma,” “period,” “question mark” or “exclamation point” to enter punctuation.
• When you pause, what you spoke is transcribed by the speech-recognition service, entered in
the text field and underlined. You can tap to erase the underlined text. If you start typing or
entering more text by speaking, the underline disappears.
• You can edit the onscreen text by typing or speaking.
Adding, Editing or Deleting Words in the User Dictionary
Sometimes you may need to add a word to the predictive text dictionary, for example, a name or a
specialized technical word. If you want to add a word to your User dictionary while entering text,
double tap the word to highlight it, then tap and hold the word and select Add ** to dictionary.
Adding a word manually
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Or press Menu > Settings.
2. Tap Language & keyboard >User dictionary.
3. Press Menu > Add.
4. Type the word >tap OK.
Editing or deleting a word
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Or press Menu > Settings.
2. Tap Language & keyboard >User dictionary.
• To edit words from the dictionary, tap the word you want to edit >Edit > Edit the word > Tap OK.
• To delete words from the dictionary, tap the word you want to delete >Delete.
Editing Text
You can select, copy or cut the text you’ve entered, then paste it in another text field within the user
interface.
NOTE Some applications may offer different text editing methods.
Selecting text
1. Tap the text field.
2. Move the cursor to the beginning or end of the desired text by tapping in the location you want
the cursor.
3. Tap and hold the text field.
4. Tap Select word in the pop up menu.
• Or tap Select all to select all the text in the text field.
5. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to a letter within the text that you want to select. The
selected text is highlighted in orange.
Cutting and copying the text
1. Select the text to cut or copy it.
2. Tap and hold the selected text.
3. Tap Cut or Copy in the menu that opens.
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• If you tap Cut, the selected text is removed from the text field. In this case, the text is saved to
the clipboard, so that you can paste it into another text field.
NOTE Be sure to only cut one section of text at a time, as the clipboard only saves a single text string.
Pasting the text
1. Cut or copy the text to paste.
2. Tap the text field where you want to paste the text and move the cursor to your desired location.
• You can paste text that you copied from one application into the text field in any other application.
3. Tap and hold then select Paste in the pop up menu.
• The text is inserted after the cursor. The text also remains in the clipboard, so you can paste
that same text into another location.
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Getting Started
Google Account
You must sign in to a Google account to use Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Google
applications; to download applications from Google Play Store; to back up your settings to Google
servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your phone.
Registering a Google account
Gmail, Google Play Store, and other applications require a valid Google account for use. You will be
prompted to login in to Google the first time you use these applications.
1. Tap Sign in to register your Google account.
• If you don’t have a Google account, tap Create instead. See the next section for more details.
2. Enter your Google account Username and Password > Tap Sign in.
Creating a new Google account
1. Tap Create > Enter First name, Last name and Username > Tap Next.
2. Enter a password in to the Type a password, Confirm password fields, then tap Next.
• Password tip: Your password must be a minimum of 8 characters in length.
3. Select Security question and enter the Answer, which will be needed if you forget your
password and then enter a Secondary Email >Create.
4. Read through Google Terms of Service > Tap I agree, Next.
5. Enter the letters shown on the screen > Tap Next > Tap Finish.
Adding a Google account
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts & sync >Add account.
3. Tap Google > Tap Next.
4. Tap Sign in to register your Google account.
5. Enter your Google account Username and Password > Tap Sign in >Finish.
• The Chaser supports multiple Google accounts.
• If you have the same contact across multiple Google accounts, you can merge duplicates into a
single item in the contact list.
Removing a Google account
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts & sync.
3. Select the account to be deleted > Tap Remove account >Remove account.
• All information associated with that account will be deleted. This includes contacts, emails,
messages, calendar events, etc. At least one Google account is required for normal phone
operation.
NOTE The phone must be reset to remove a solitary Google account.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is displayed when the device is in idle mode. You can add your favorite apps,
shortcuts, folders and widgets to the Home screen so they’re only a tap away.
The Home screen is actually five separate screens. Slide your finger the left or right and you’ll
discover more space to add icons, widgets, and more. Press Home to return to the center Home
screen.
Previewing the Home screens
1. From any Home screen, tap and hold Apps.
2. When you choose a desired Home screen, the display shifts to the selected Home screen.
Customizing the Home Screen
The Home screens and display wallpaper are customizable.
Home screen customization options
1. Open the Home screen you want to customize.
2. Press Menu > Add. Or just tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen.
3. On the menu that appears, select from the following choices:
Shortcuts: Can include functions like Applications, Bookmark, Contact, Direct dial, Direct
message, Directions & Navigation, Email, Gmail label, Music playlist and
Settings.
Widgets: Can include functions like Analog clock, Calendar, Digital clock, Google Search,
Home screen tips, Latitude, Market, Music, News & Weather, Picture frame,
Power Control, Traffic, and World clock.
Folders: If you create a new folder, you can drag icons into the folder to organize them.
You can also select All contacts, Bluetooth received, Contacts with phone
numbers or Starred contacts.
Wallpapers: You can choose from your Gallery photos, ID wallpapers, Live wallpapers or
Moving an item on the Home screen
1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the item you want to move until it vibrates. Don’t lift your
finger.
Wallpapers to change the display background.
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2. Drag the item to a new location on the Home screen.
3. Lift your finger at the location where you want the item.
To add a shortcut for any application to a Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold the item, then
drag it onto a Home screen.
Removing an item from the Home screen
1. From the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it vibrates. Don’t lift your finger. The Trash
icon will appear at the bottom of the display.
2. Drag the item to .
3. When the item turns red, lift your finger.
Changing the Wallpaper of the Home screen
1. From the Home screen, press Menu > Wallpaper. Or just tap and hold any empty area
on a Home screen> Wallpapers.
2. Tap one of the following:
Gallery: Choose a photo from your camera gallery or memory card storage. You
can crop the image before setting it as the wallpaper.
ID wallpapers: Choose from the available wallpapers that were included in your Mobile ID
pack.
Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded animated wallpapers. Additional live wallpapers
can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
Wallpapers: Choose from the pre-loaded animated or static wallpapers. Additional
wallpapers can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
3. Tap Save or Set wallpaper.
Renaming a folder
1. Tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap and hold the title bar of the folder window.
3. Enter a new name in the dialog box that appears, and then tap OK.
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Essential Display Icons
Signal strength
Synchronized with the web
No signal
GPS is active
3G network connected
Vibrate only mode
Wi-Fi signal strength
Speakerphone is on
Airplane mode
Silent mode-no audio or vibration
Data synchronizing
Microphone is muted
Bluetooth is on
~
It indicates that battery is remaining
(Empty to full charge states)
Bluetooth device connected
Connected to a computer via USB
cable
Call in progress
Downloading data
Missed call
Uploading data (animated)
Call Diverted
General Warning Icon
More (not displayed) notifications
No microSD card installed
New Google Talk instant message
MicroSD card is being prepared
New voicemail
Upcoming event
New message
Alarm is set
New Gmail
Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks
are available
Connected to or disconnected from
VPN
Song is playing
New Email
Status icons
You can tell a lot about your phone when you understand the icons in the Status bar. Here’s what
each one means:
Notification icons
Notification icons in the Status bar alert you to items that may require your attention such as new
messages, calendar event reminders, missed call notifications, etc. Here’s what each one means:
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Notifications Panel
When you receive a new notification, an icon will be displayed in your status bar at the top of your
screen.
Viewing and responding to Notifications
1. Tap and hold Status bar, and then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.
2. If you have multiple notifications, you may need to scroll to see them all.
3. Tap a notification to respond to it.
Closing the Notifications panel
Drag the bottom bar of the panel up. Or just press Back.
Opening & Switching Between Applications
Opening and closing the Applications List
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. To close, press Home or Back.
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Switching to a recently used application
1. From any screen, press and hold Home.
2. Tap an icon to open the application or press Back to return to your previous screen.
Sleep Mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by turning off your display. You will still receive messages and calls
when the display is turned off.
Switching to Sleep mode
Press Power/Lock to switch your phone to Sleep mode.
Your phone automatically turns off the display after a period of inactivity. To customize the screen
timeout settings, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display >Screen timeout.
Waking up from Sleep mode
Your phone automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
To wake it up manually, press Power/Lock. You’ll need to unlock the screen as described below.
Unlocking the screen
On the lock screen, tap the unlock icon and slide your finger in the direction of the arrows to
unlock the screen. The screen unlocks automatically when you answer an incoming call.
NOTE If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked to draw the pattern on the
screen or enter the PIN or password to access the phone software.
Activating Secure Screen Lock
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Or press Menu > Settings.
2. Tap Location & security >Set up screen lock.
• If you have already configured the screen lock, tap Change screen lock to change how to
lock or unlock your screen.
3. Tap Pattern, PIN, or Password. Then enter a custom pattern, PIN or password as prompted.
• If you select ‘None’, screen unlock security is cancelled.
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Adjusting Volume
Ringtone and Media volume are independent of each other and adjusted separately.
Adjusting the ringer volume
From the Home screen, press Volume up or Volume down on the leftside of the phone to
adjust the ringer volume to your desired level.
• While in the lowest ringer volume level, press Volume down once to set your phone to
Vibrate mode. To set your phone to Silent mode, from the Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Sound >Vibrate > select Never or Only when not in Silent mode.
• While in the Silent mode or Vibrate mode, press Volume up once to switch to ringtone mode.
Adjusting the media volume
While playing music, watching a video or using preloaded or downloaded games or applications,
press Volume up or Volume down on the left panel of the phone to adjust the media volume.
Adjusting the earpiece volume for phone calls
During a phone call, press Volume up or Volume down.
Adjusting the volume via Settings menu
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Or press Menu > Settings.
2. Tap Sound >Volume.
3. Drag the volume sliders left or right to adjust your phone’s Ringtone, Media, and Alarm. Your
phone plays a sample tone at the selected volume level while you drag the slider.
NOTE If you uncheck the option to use call volume for notifications, you can set the notification ringtone volume
independently.
4. When you’re done, tap OK.
Searching Your Phone and the Web
The search key is a powerful part of the Chaser’s software and enables you to quickly locate files,
contacts, and applications. You can also search the web using your favorite web search service.
1. Press Search. Or tap Apps > Google Search.
2. Begin entering text, or tap a previously used search term.
• As you enter the text, matching items on your phone and suggestions from Google web search
will appear on the screen.
3. Tap a suggestion to go directly to that result.
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Setting search options
Web
Google search
Show web suggestions, Use My Location, Search history, Manage
search history.
Phone
Searchable
Opens list of searchable locations on your phone.
Clear shortcuts
Erases the list of previously chosen search suggestions.
1. Press Search.
2. Press Menu > Search settings.
3. Tap any of the following:
Using Voice search
1. Press and hold Search.
Or tap the he Google search box or in the Browser’s URL box.
2. Speak what you want to search for.
3. Searched words with similar pronunciations are listed. If you select a desired search result, the
Google result appears with the corresponding keyword.
• If you speak inaccurately, the desired keyword may not appear.
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer
Copying files to/from the microSD card
You can copy your music, photos, and other files to the microSD card of your phone.
NOTE This option is available only when a microSD card is inserted into the slot of your phone. While your phone is
connected to a computer, USB Mass storage mode prevents you from using applications that access the
memory card.
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
2. Open the Notifications panel >tap USB connected.
3. Tap Turn on USB storage. On your computer, the connected phone is recognized as a
removable hard drive.
4. Navigate to the removable drive and open it.
5. Do one of the following:
• Copy the files from the computer to the microSD card’s root folder.
• Copy the files from the phone’s microSD card to a folder in your computer.
6. After copying the files, unmount the removable drive (that is, your phone) as required by your
computer’s operating system to safely remove your phone.
7. After you have unmounted the removable drive, you can disconnect the phone from the computer.
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Phone Calls
Making Calls
The simplest way to make a call is to dial the number directly. You can also call numbers listed in
your call log or Contacts list.
Making a call from the dialer screen
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. Or tap Apps > Phone.
2. Tap the number you want to dial.
• If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single character. Tap and hold to erase the entire
string.
3. Tap .
• The Calling screen is shown and appears in the Status bar while the call is active.
• To change the volume during a call, press Volume up / Volume down.
4. To end the call, tap End Call.
Entering a Pause/Wait
Pause and wait options can help you dial additional numbers such as a voicemail password, or
phone banking system menus.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the number you wish to dial > Press Menu >Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. Or tap
and hold * to enter Add 2-sec pause or tap and hold # to enter Add wait on the keypad.
• Add 2-sec pause: Your phone will wait for 2 seconds then continue to dial the remaining
numbers automatically.
• Add wait: Your phone will wait with the message, ‘Send the following tone?’ until Send is
tapped, then continue dialing the remaining numbers.
Making an international call
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap and hold 0 until the international prefix ‘+’ appears.
3. Tap the country code, area code, and phone number.
4. Tap .
Calling a number from the Call log
Your phone logs all incoming and outgoing calls.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log. Or tap Apps > Contacts > Call log.
2. Tap at the right of any entry to dial.
• Calls are listed with the most recent at the top.
• Calls to the same phone number are grouped together.
• Scroll up or down to view additional entries in the log.
• If you want to edit a number before calling, tap and hold the desired number, and then tap Edit
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number before call.
Making a call from the Contact list
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts. Or tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Scroll through the contact list.
• To find a specific contact, you can search by pressing Search or press Menu >
Search. Enter the name of the contact you’re searching for. As you type, contacts with
matching names appear below the search box. Or you can use the tab on the right hand side of
the screen to scroll through the alphabetical contacts.
3. Tap the contact you want to call.
4. Tap .
Making an emergency call
Your phone supports international emergency numbers such as 911. Emergency calling is
supported anywhere the phone has a network signal.
Making an emergency call
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the emergency number for your location. This is usually 911, *911 or #911.
3. Tap .
4. To end the emergency call, tap End Call.
Making an emergency call while the phone is locked
1. When your phone is no service status, Emergency call button is displayed on the lock screen.
Tap Emergency call.
2. Tap the emergency number for your location. This is usually 911, *911 or #911.
3. Tap .
4. To end the emergency call, tap End Call.
Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the screen displays the caller’s name, phone number, and caller
ID icon (if stored in Contacts). When you receive a phone call from a phone number not stored in
your Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number are shown.
All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log. If you miss a call, you receive a reminder notification.
Answering or rejecting an incoming call
1. Drag the icon in the direction of the arrows to answer the call. Or drag the icon in the
direction of the arrows to reject the call.
• If you were already in a call, the first call is placed on hold during answering the new call.
• To silence the ringer before answering the call, press either of the volume keys.
NOTE The caller you reject is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.
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Dial Pad
Tap Dial Pad to enter additional numbers during your call.
Mute
You can unmute the microphone by tapping Mute icon again.
Speaker
You can turn the speakerphone off by tapping the Speaker icon again.
The speaker is turned off automatically when your current call ends.
Bluetooth
When a Bluetooth device is paired and connected to your phone, you can
conduct all calls using Bluetooth for hands-free conversation. When using
Bluetooth headset during a call, the current call screen has a blue border and the
Ongoing Call icon turns blue in the Status bar.
Tap Bluetooth icon to toggle in-call audio to and from the Bluetooth accessory.
Contacts
You can search for contacts during a call.
Manage calls
You can switch between two calls by tapping Manage calls icon.
NOTE
To avoid damaging your hearing,do not hold the phone up to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Checking missed calls
• If you miss a call, is displayed in the Status bar.
• If you open the Notifications panel, you will see the number of missed calls. Tap the notification
to be taken to the call log and view detailed information.
Using In-Call Options
When a call is in progress, the following options are available:
Using Call Log
The phone stores the numbers of all incoming and outgoing calls in the Call log. The Call log
displays the details of the call including time, date, and duration.
Opening the Call log
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log. Or tap Apps > Contacts > Call log.
• Calls are listed with the most recent at the top. Calls of the same phone number are
grouped together. Scroll to view earlier entries in the log.
NOTE You can tap and hold the desired number in the call log list to select options such as Call, View contact, Edit
number before call, Send text message, Add to contacts, Remove from call log.
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Missed call.
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Incoming call.
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Tap to open a group of calls to the same phone number.
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Outgoing call.
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Tap to dial this contact.
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Calling a number from the Call log
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log.
2. If you want to call a number directly, tap at the right of
the entry. Or, select a contact >tap .
• If you want to edit a number before calling, tap and hold the desired entry, and then tap Edit
number before call.
Adding a phone number from your Call log to your Contacts list
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log.
2. Tap and hold the desired entry > Add to contacts.
3. In the list of contacts that opens, tap Create new contact or add to an existing contact.
4. Tap Done.
Sending a text message from the Call log
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log.
2. Tap and hold the contact >Send text message.
3. Enter your message and tap Send.
Clearing the Call log
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log.
2. Press Menu > Clear call log >OK.
• To remove just one entry from the Call log, tap and hold the entry. In the pop up menu, tap
Remove from call log.
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Listening to Your Voicemail
Voicemail application is displayed only when phone calls are available. When you have a new
voicemail message, appears in the Status bar.
Calling your voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail.
Calling your voicemail from the Dial Pad
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap and hold 1. Or, tap 1 and tap .
Calling your voicemail from the Notification panel
1. Open the Notifications panel and tap New voicemail.
Using Voice Dialer
You can use the Voice Search application or Voice Dialer application to place a phone call by
speaking the name of a contact or a phone number.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Dialer.
• If you have a Bluetooth headset that supports “voice-recognition” or “voice-dialing,” you may
be able to open Voice Search by pressing and holding your headset’s main button and dial
by voice using your headset. For details, see your headset manual.
2. The Voice Dialer opens, listens for your spoken instructions, and displays some hints for how to
use it.
3. Say “Call” followed by the name of the contact to call.
• Or, follow one of the suggestions for dialing a number or controlling your phone in other ways.
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Contacts
About Contacts
Contacts give you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. Contacts from Google
accounts are also downloaded and synced with the Contact list.
You can manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, and email
without the need to jump from one app to another.
Opening Your Contacts
Open Contacts to add, view, and communicate with your friends and acquaintances.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
• All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling list.
• You can use the tab on the right hand side of the screen, or flick your finger up or down to scroll
quickly.
Getting Started
Adding a new contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Press Menu > New contact.
3. If you have more than one account, select an account then enter the information for the contact.
• Tap > select Take photo or Select photo from Gallery to add a picture.
• Enter your contact’s information.
4. Tap Done.
Saving a phone number from the Dial Pad
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the number >press Menu > Add to contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact or an existing contact.
4. Enter the information for the contact>tap Done.
Storing a contact using Call log
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Call log >tap the number you want to save >Add to contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact or select an existing contact.
4. If you have more than one account, tap the account where you want to save the contact >enter
the information for the contact > tap Done.
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Importing / Exporting / Sharing contacts
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Tap to open Quick Contact.
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Add to favorites: To remove a contact from your favorites list, tap the gold star again.
The star turns gray and the contact is removed from your favorites list.
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Tap to call.
Importing contacts from your microSD card
If you have contacts stored in vCard format on the microSD card, you can import them into Contacts
on your phone.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Press Menu > Import/Export.
3. Tap Import from SD card.
4. If you have more than one account on your phone, select the desired account.
5. Tap the option to Import one vCard file, Import multiple vCard files or Import all vCard files
on the microSD card.
6. Tap OK to confirm. The contacts are imported.
Exporting contacts to your microSD card
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Press Menu > Import/Export.
3. Tap Export to SD card.
4. Tap OK to confirm.
• This process creates a file containing all your contacts with a .vcf extension on your microSD
card.
Sharing visible contacts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Press Menu > Import/Export.
3. Tap Share visible contacts > Select Bluetooth, Email, Gmail or Messaging.
Viewing details about a contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact whose details you want to view.
3. Tap the communication icon to start dialing, texting, or emailing the contact.
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