Samsung M575 User Manual

Samsung M575

PORTABLE

MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience

Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing
background noise, intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and
be heard nearly anywhere.

How Does It Work?

Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:

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Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.

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Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only
your voice, without disturbing background noise.

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Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to
speak louder to overcome surrounding noise.

The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to
provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ................4

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . . 6

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 9

Understanding Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning the Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Activating Your payLo by Virgin Mobile

Phone Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Navigating Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 3: microSD Card .................19

microSD Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

microSD Card Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer . . 20

Section 4: Call Functions ................22

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information . . . . . . . . . 23

In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers

with Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dialing From the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Plus (+) Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Saving a Number From History . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Section 5: Contacts .........................29

Creating a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Deleting a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting an Entry Ringtone Type . . . . . . . . . 31

Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adding a New Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Contact History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Saving a Number From History . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Erasing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Section 6: Entering Text .................36

Selecting a Text Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting a Text Message Option . . . . . . . . . 36

Entering Text Using Predictive Text . . . . . . . . 37

ABC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and

Preset Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting Text Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Entering Characters In Dual Language . . . . . 39

Entering Text in Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . 39

Navigation Key in Landscape Mode . . . . . . . 40

Entering Text Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Section 7: Messaging .....................43

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Text and Picture Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Virgin Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Email and Instant Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Instant Messages (IM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Section 8: Media ............................. 49

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Sending Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Printing Pictures From Your Phone . . . . . . . . .55

Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Downloading Games, Ringtones,

and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Downloading Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Downloading Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Section 9: GPS Services .................58

GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Section 10: Connections and

Section 11: Tools ............................ 62

Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Using the Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Using the Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Using the Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Creating a Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Mass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Section 12: Settings ....................... 67

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings . . . . . .68

Ringtone Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Auto Keyguard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Text Entry Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Phone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Locking the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Section 13: Health and Safety

Social Networking ........................ 59

Web Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Web Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . .60

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Sending Items via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Social Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Information ................................... 77

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .77
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .84

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 91

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 93

Section 14: Warranty Information ..94

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

End User License Agreement for Software . . 97

Index ...............................................103

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Section 1: Getting Started

This section describes information about managing
your device, maximizing its performance.

Setting Up Your Device

Installing the Battery

1. Remove the battery from its packaging.

2. Place your fingernail in the battery cover and

firmly “pop” the cover off the device (as

shown).

3. Insert the battery into the opening in the back

of the phone (3), making sure the connectors
align. Gently press down to secure the

battery (4).

4. Position the battery cover over the battery

compartment and press down until you hear a

click.

5. Press to turn the phone on.

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If your phone is activated, it turns on, searches for
service, and enters standby mode.

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Correct

Incorrect

Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t

lose any stored numbers or messages.

2. Place your fingernail in the battery cover and

firmly “pop” the cover off the device.

Charging the Batter y

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If
the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off, and you lose any information
you were working on.

Note:

Although the battery comes partially charged, it is
recommended you fully charge the battery before using
your device for the first time.

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Plug the flat end of the cable into the device’s

charger/accessory jack and the other end into

an electrical outlet. The device turns on with
the screen locked and indicates both its charge

state and percent of charge.

With the Virgin Mobile-approved Li-Ion battery, you
can recharge the battery before it completely runs
down.

Battery and Charger

Virgin Mobile-approved or Samsung-approved
batteries and accessories can be found at stores or
through Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order.
They’re also available at

www.virginmobileusa.com

.

Warning!:

Use only Virgin Mobile-approved or Samsung
approved batteries and chargers with your device.
The failure to use a Virgin Mobile-approved or
Samsung-approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your device will overheat,
catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.

Getting Started 5

Battery Capacity

This device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. You can recharge the battery before it is fully
drained. The battery provides up to 6.0 hours of talk
time.

At 3% of charge capacity, there are only a few
minutes of talk time left, the device sounds an audible
alert, displays a critical charge icon ( ), and
then turns off.

Note:

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the
battery’s talk and standby times.

Extending Your Battery Life

Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge
the battery before it runs out of power.

Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and
GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The
following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve
your battery power:

Your Device’s microSD Card and
Adapter

The microSD Card

An optional memory card will expand your phone’s
digital space. A memory card allows you to store
images, videos, and music in your phone.

Caution!:

Inserting the microSD Card

Caution!:

Make sure your battery is fully charged before using
the memory card. Your data may become damaged or
unusable if the battery runs out while using the
microSD card.

It is easy to damage the microSD card and it’s adapter
with improper handling. Please be careful when
inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card.

1. To remove the battery cover (located on the

back of the phone), place your fingernail in the
battery cover and firmly “pop” the cover off the

device (similar to a soda can).

•

Reduce the backlight time.

•

Turn off Bluetooth when not in use.

•

Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary
applications.

•

Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted
before charging the device. Repeating this process of a
complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce
the storage capacity of any battery.

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4. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and

then firmly pressing the cover down until it

snaps into place. Ensure that the battery is still

2.

Locate the microSD card slot along the side of

the device.

3. With the gold contact pins facing downward,

carefully insert the microSD card into the
opening and firmly push it in until you hear a

click indicating the card is securely

installed.

Caution!:

properly installed before turning on the phone.

It is easy to damage the microSD card and it’s
adapter with improper handling. Please be careful
when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD
card.

Getting Started 7

Removing the microSD Card

1. Locate the microSD card slot along the side of

the device.

Caution!:

DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being
accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or
damage of data.

2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release

(it should pop partially out of the slot).

3. Remove the card from the slot.

4. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and

then firmly pressing the cover down until it

snaps into place.

5. Ensure the battery is still properly installed

before turning on the phone.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone. It
also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the
icons that display when the phone is in use.

Features of Your Phone

The following list outlines a few of the features
included in your Samsung M575.

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Large 2.4” display

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Slide out, full 4-row QWERTY keyboard makes texting,
e-mailing, networking and instant messaging easy

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Easy navigation

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Synchronize calendar, e-mail and contacts

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Dedicated keys for quick access to popular applications

•

Enhanced multimedia featuring built-in music player and

2.0 MP Camera

•

Pre-loaded games and applications

Your Device

Front View of the Phone

Key Functions

1.

Status Bar Icons

phone’s status and options, such as signal

strength, ringtone settings, messaging, and

battery charge.

provide information about your

Understanding Your Phone 9

2.

Display Screen

displays all the information

9.

END/POWER Key

turns the phone on or off, ends
needed to operate your phone, such as the call

status, the Contacts list, and the date and time.

3.

Navigation Key

- Up

displays the MY ACCOUNT screen.

- Down

- Left

- Right

displays the MISSED ALERTS screen.

displays the TOOLS + SETTING screen.

displays the MESSAGING screen.

from idle mode:

When navigating, this key displays the previous

selection or menu when accessing other menus

or features.

4.

Left Option Key

in Idle mode, selects the MENU.
Or, allows you select left option key actions or

menu items corresponding to the bottom left

line on the Display Screen when the phone is in
portrait mode.

a call, or returns to standby mode. While in the

main menu, it returns the phone to standby

mode and cancels your input. When you
receive an incoming call, press to enter silent

mode and mute the ringtone.

10.

BACK/Clear Key

deletes characters from the

display in text entry mode. When in a menu,
pressing the Back key returns you to the

previous menu. This key also allows you to

return to the previous screen in a data session.

11.

Right Option Key

in Idle mode, displays the
CONTACTS list. Or, lets you select left and right

option key actions or menu items

corresponding to the bottom left and bottom
right lines on the Display Screen when the

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5.

Speaker Key

in standby mode, displays recent
History events. During a call, this key activates

the speakerphone feature.

6.

TALK Key

allows you to place or receive calls,

answer Call Waiting, or activate Voice Dial.

7.

Keypad

lets you enter numbers, letters, and
characters, and navigate within menus. Press

and hold keys for speed dialing.

8.

Microphone

allows other callers to hear you

clearly when you are speaking to them.

phone is in portrait mode.

12.

MENU/OK

lets you access the phone’s menus

and selects the highlighted choice when

navigating through a menu.

13.

Earpiece

lets you hear the caller and automated

prompts.

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Camera View of the Phone

Side Views of the Phone

1.

Camera lens

contains the hardware enabling

1.

Charger/Accessories Jack

allows you to

you to capture pictures.

connect the phone charger or an optional USB

2.

Mirror

as part of the built-in camera, lets you

cable.

see yourself when taking a self-portrait
picture.

Caution!:

Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may
damage the phone.

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2.

Volume Button

allows you to adjust the ringtone

Viewing the Display Screen

volume in standby mode (with the phone open)

or adjust the voice volume during a call. The

volume button can also be used to scroll up or
down to navigate through the different menu

options.

3.

microSD Card (internal)

allows you use a

microSD card to expand the memory of your
phone. To gain access to this slot, you must

first remove the battery cover.

4.

Cover Release Latch

allows you remove the

battery cover and expose both the internal
battery compartment and internal microSD

card slot.

5.

Camera Button

allows you activate the camera

and camcorder and take pictures and videos.

Icon Glossary

Your device’s display screen provides information
about your device’s status and options. This list
identifies the symbols you will see on your device’s
display screen:

Status Bar - Service Icons

Signal Strength

– Your current signal

strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)

No Service

– Your phone cannot find a

usable signal.

Data Status

– 1xRTT data service is
available. When active, the icon is
animated.

Data Sending

– 1xRTT data service is

transmitting data.

6.

Caution!:

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Headset Jack

allows you to plug in either a

stereo headset or an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the phone.

Data Receiving

– 1xRTT data service is

receiving data.

Data Dormant

– Data service is currently

dormant.

EVDO Data Service Available

–payLo™ by
Virgin Mobile mobile broadband data
service (EVDO) is available. When active
and communicating, the icon is
animated.

Status Bar - Service Icons

EVDO Data Service Status

of the payLo™ by Virgin Mobile mobile
broadband data service.

EVDO Data Service Active

broadband data service (EVDO) is active.

EVDO Data Service Dormant

broadband data service (EVDO) is
dormant.

Status Bar – Status Icons

Battery Strength

charge level. (Icon shown is fully
charged.)

Low battery

– Your current battery charge

level is low.

Location On

feature is on and available for location­based services such as GPS Navigation.

– Current status

– mobile

– mobile

– Your current battery

– Your phone’s location

Status Bar – Status Icons

Speakerphone Enabled

speakerphone feature is enabled.

Silence All

– All incoming sounds are

turned off.

Vibr ate On ly

only.

Ring and Vibrate

ringtone volume set and the vibrate option
checked (enabled).

Ringtone

– The phone is set to ring only.

Ringtone Off

and vibrate mode is disabled.

Ringtone Off and Vibrate

the ringtone deactivated and the vibrate
option checked (enabled).

1 Beep

– Your phone is set to beep when

an incoming call is received.

– Your phone’s

– The ringtone is set to vibrate

– Your phone has the

– The ringtone is turned off

– Your phone has

Location Off

– Your phone’s location
feature is off. Your location is available
only for 911.

TTY

– Your phone is operating in TTY

mode.

Keytones Muted

– Your phone’s key tones

are muted.

1 Beep and Vibrate

– Your phone is set to
beep and vibrate when an incoming call is
received.

Alarm

– An alarm has been set on your

phone.

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Status Bar - Message Icons

Text Message

messages.

Picture Mail Message

picture mail messages.

Voicemail

messages. Press and hold to call your
voicemail box.

E-mail Message

messages.

Missed Picture Mail Message

new Picture mail message.

Missed Text/E-mail Message

new unread text or e-mail messages.

Missed Voicemail Message

unheard vociemail messages.

Locked Message

messages.

Missed Scheduler

scheduled event.

– You have new text

– You have new voicemail

– You have new

– You have new e-mail

– You have a

– You have

– You have new

– You have new text

– You have missed a

Status Bar - Other Icons

Missed Call Alert

alert.

Multiple Alerts

messages.

Calendar Event

scheduled.

Camera Mode

you are in Camera Mode.

Camcorder Mode

enabled and you are in Camcorder Mode.

Self Timer

enabled.

White Balance (Auto)

has been set to Automatic. This is used for
taking pictures indoors or outdoors using
automatic white balance settings.

White Balance (Daylight)

balance has been set to Sunny. This is
used for taking pictures or movies
outdoors on bright sunny days.

– You have missed a call

– You have multiple alert

– You have a pending event

– The camera is enabled and

– The camcorder is

– The self-timer function is

– The white balance

– The white

Missed Alarm

event.

Missed Call

incoming call.

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– You have missed an alarm

– You have missed an

White Balance (Cloudy)

balance has been set to Cloudy. This is
used for taking pictures or movies
outdoors under cloudy conditions.

– The white

Status Bar - Other Icons

White Balance (Incandescent)

balance has been set to Tungsten. This is
used for taking pictures or movies indoors
under normal lighting conditions.

White Balance (Fluorescent)

balance has been set to Fluorescent. This
is used for taking pictures or movies
indoors under fluorescent lighting
conditions.

White Balance (Manual)

balance has been set to Manual. This is
used for taking pictures indoors or
outdoors using your own custom settings.

Recording

currently being recorded.

Paused

– A voice memo or video has been

paused.

Play

– A a voice memo or video is playing.

– The white

– The white

– The white

– A video or voice memo is

Status Bar - Other Icons

Bluetooth (Connected)

device is connected.

Bluetooth (Headset Connected)

Bluetooth Headset is connected and
visible.

Bluetooth (Stereo Connected)

Bluetooth stereo device is connected and
visible.

Bluetooth (Hidden)

to other Bluetooth devices and not
transmitting its information.

Background Application +1

that more than one application is currently
running and one has been minimized and
placed in the background.

Wireless Backup

backup session is in progress.

– The Bluetooth

– The

– The

– The device is hidden

– Indicates

– A current wireless

Media – Files have been uploaded to an
online album or folder.

Voice Caption

– Voice captioning is
enabled and that audio is currently being
recorded.

Bluetooth (Enabled/Active)

– The
Bluetooth technology is active and
enabled.

Turning the Phone On

䊳

Press and hold to power on the phone.

Tip:

If the Password screen displays, use your keypad to enter
your four-digit password to unlock the phone. By default,
the password is the last four digits of the current phone
number.

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Activating Your payLo by Virgin Mobile
Phone Account

Prior to using your Samsung M575 for talking,
messaging, or surfing the Web, you must first activate
your service on this phone with payLo™ by Virgin
Mobile. You need your phone's serial number (MSID)
to activate your Phone.

Create your account and pick your plan

1. From your computer, visit

www.virginmobileusa.com

2. When promoted, enter the

printed on the sticker located on the back of

your phone.

3. Follow the remaining instructions to choose

your plan and select a payment method.

4. You must follow the

instructions (below) after creating your plan in

order to start using your phone.

Activating the Phone

1. From the Main screen, press

2. Press

Yes

at the prompt. The phone connects to

and click on

Activate

serial number (MEID)

Activating the Phone

ACTIVATE

.

.

Managing Your Account

1. From the Main screen, press

➔

Account

Balance+Usage

Menu

➔

My

. Your balance and

important account information display

on-screen.

2. From your computer, log in with your phone

number and Account PIN at

www.virginmobileusa.com

where you can do

everything previously mentioned and a lot
more.

Top-Up Your Account

Buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers. Or, make
it real 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. Set it to Top-Up your account once a month
so you can keep emailing, instant messaging (IM),
Tweeting with Twitter, surfing, and talking. No
interruptions, no sweat. Activate Auto Top-Up and
adjust your settings anytime by logging in at

www.virginmobileusa.com

.

the network.

3. Follow the prompts or text on the screen to

complete activation.

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Manual Top-Ups

1. From Your Computer, if you don't want to set

Auto Top-Up, you can still log in at

www.virginmobileusa.com

whenever you need a

quick Top-Up.

2. From Your Phone, dial *729 on your phone or

just select

Menu

➔

My Account

.

Navigating Through the Menus

Menu navigation can be accomplished using the
navigation keys on the keypad, or using the
directional keys on the QWERTY keyboard.

The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll
through and select on-screen items. Many menus
feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track
of your position in the menu.

Selecting Menu Items Using the Navigation Key

For example, to view your messages:

1. From standby mode, press

MENU

to access the

main menu.

2. Highlight

Messaging

➔

Messages

and press

to display your available messages.

Displaying the Previous Menu

To display the previous menu:

䊳

Press the

Left Navigation

key.

To return to standby mode:

䊳

Press .

Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳

Highlight and press

➔

Settings

➔

Number/User ID

Your phone number and other phone

MENU

➔

Tools + Settings

Phone Information

.

➔

Phone

Use the navigation key to scroll through the phone’s
menu options and provide a shortcut to phone
functions from standby mode.

Selecting Menu Items Using the Arrow Keys

As you navigate through a menu, options highlight.
Select any option by pressing a directional arrow
from the QWERTY keyboard and moving the on­screen selection, highlighting it and pressing ENTER.

If the option is numbered, press the corresponding
number on the phone’s keypad to select it.

information displays.

Using the Application Manager

The application manager functions similarly to the
Task Manager on your PC.

When you use one of the applications such as Email,
Instant Messenger, Google Maps, or payLo™ by
Virgin Mobile Navigator, you can use the application
manager to:

•

bring your application to the foreground

•

exit the application

•

exit all applications running in the background

•

launch a new application

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1.

Press

MENU

➔

My Stuff

➔

Application Manager

2. Select an application that is running and press

Options

3. Select one of the options associated with your

.

.

particular application.

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Section 3: microSD Card

Your phone can use an optional memory card
(microSD™) to expand the phone’s available memory
space. The memory card allows you to store images,
videos, and music in your phone.

Refer to page 6, “Inserting the microSD card”, for
instructions on how to insert the microSD card.

microSD Adapter

The optional microSD adapter allows you to use
microSD cards in other SD-compatible devices, like
computers, cameras, and printers. Before using the
microSD card with an SD-compatible device, you will
need to insert the microSD card into the microSD
adapter.

To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter:

䊳

With the label side of the microSD card facing

up, insert the card into the supplied microSD
adapter, and gently slide the card until it is fully

inserted.

To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:

䊳

Hold the front edge of the microSD card, and

gently pull it out to remove it from the adapter.

Slide the Write Protection lock tab down into the
“Lock” position to prevent overwriting data. To add or
remove data from the microSD card, slide the Write
Protection lock tab up into the normal position.

microSD Card Settings

Creating Folders in the microSD Card

The following steps allow your phone to create
default folders for storing files in your microSD card.

䊳

With an optional, memory card inserted, press

MENU

➔

Storage
OPTIONS

Tools + Settings

➔

File Manager

➔

Create Folder

➔

Tools

➔

Memory Card

.

➔

Mass

➔

With a formatted microSD card, there are no default
folders created. When you first access the Camera,
the phone creates a Graphic folder. The first time you
access the Music Player, the phone creates and
displays the Music/Tone folders.

The phone creates the microSD’s default folders.

Viewing Memory in the microSD Card

䊳

With an optional memory card inserted,

highlight and press

MENU

➔

Tools

➔

Mass

Write Protection

The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection
lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of
your data when the microSD card and adapter are
inserted in another device.

Storage

➔

Memory Info

➔

Card

.
The used and available memory space

displays.

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Correct

Incorrect

Formatting the microSD Card

Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all
files stored on the card.

1. With an optional memory card inserted,

highlight and press

Tools

➔

Mass Storage

2. Enter your lock code.

3. Press

FORMAT

MENU ➔Tools + Settings

➔

Format Memory Card

.

A warning displays.

Note:

The formatting procedure erases all the data on the
microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
To prevent the loss of important data, please check the
contents before you format the card.

microSD Card Folders

Displaying the microSD Card Folders

➔

.

Connecting Your Phone to Your
Computer

Before using your phone’s mass storage capabilities,
you need to prepare your phone’s data services to
synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer.
Once you connect the phone to the computer, you can
transfer your data to or from the microSD card.

1. With the phone turned on, plug one end of a

compatible USB cable into the phone's
Charger/Accessories Jack.

All the files stored in your microSD are accessible
through your microSD card folders.

1. Insert an optional, memory card, then highlight

and press

Mass Storage

2. Press or press the appropriate option key

MENU

➔

➔

Tools + Settings

➔

Tools

File Manager ➔ Memory Card

to view or play a file.

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➔

.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your

computer and turn on the phone.

3. With the optional memory card inserted, press

MENU

➔

Tools + Settings

Mass Storage

➔

Connect to PC

➔

Tools

.

➔

Locate the newly created Drive letter on your

4.

computer. You can begin using the memory

card as a storage device.

Note:

During this connection using the USB port, you are
unable to use your phone to make or receive calls.

To remove the connection when you finish
transferring data

1. Click the USB device icon on your computer’s

taskbar, and follow the on-screen instructions
to safely unplug the USB cable.

2. Press

DISCONNECT

➔

DISCONNECT

.

Important Connection Information

No driver installation is required. The USB drivers are
built into the phone and initiate during the connection
process.

•

During this connection using the USB port, you are unable

to use your phone to make or receive calls.

•

If you connect a mass storage device to a peripheral

device, your device may not work properly.

•

To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the
microSD card, or the battery while files are accessed or
transferred.

•

DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file
names on the microSD card, and do not attempt to
transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the
microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to
fail.

•

DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it into
standby mode, while using a mass storage device. Doing
so will result in loss or damage of data.

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Section 4: Call Functions

This section describes features and functionality
associated with making or answering calls, and the
Contacts list, which is used to store contact
information.

Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳

Press

MENU

➔

Tools + Settings

Phone Information

➔

Phone Number/User ID

➔

Settings

(Your phone number and other information

about your phone as well as your account
information displays.)

Making Calls

1. Enter a phone number from standby mode.

2. Press

3. Press when you are finished.

Tip:

Press twice to redial your last outgoing call.

Press , highlight a number, and press
redial other recent numbers.

again to

➔

.

Dialing Options

When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will
see a variety of dialing options displayed as option
keys on the phone’s screen.

䊳

Press

SEND MESSAGE

to send a message to the

number.

– or –

Press

OPTIONS

, then press the corresponding

option key to initiate an option.

• Save contact

• Hard Pause

: saves this number to Contacts.

: enters a hard pause in the phone

number string.

•2-Sec Pause

: enters a 2-second pause in the phone

number string.

Answering Calls

1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is

off, incoming calls are directed to voicemail.)

2. Press to answer an incoming call.

You can also place calls from your phone by speed
dialing numbers from your Contacts list.

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The phone notifies you of incoming calls in the
following ways:

•

The phone rings or vibrates.

•

The indicator light flashes.

•

The backlight illuminates.

•

The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your
Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may also
see the caller’s phone number, if available.

Ending a Call

䊳

Press

Missed Call Notification

When you do not answer an incoming call, your
screen displays the Missed Alerts Call log.

To display the Missed Call entry from the notification
screen:

䊳

Highlight the entry and press .

Tip:

Press to dial the phone number.

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:

1. Press ➔

2. Highlight an entry and press .

Missed alert

.

Calling Emergency Numbers

Dial 9 1 1 to dial this emergency service, even if your
phone is locked or your account is restricted.

Emergency Calling Options

䊳

During an emergency call, press

OPTIONS

to
display your options. Highlight an option and

press .

•Speaker On: activates speakerphone mode. (If you

are in speakerphone mode, the option displays as
Speaker Off to deactivate.)

• Unlock Phone: unlocks your phone (displays only if

the phone is locked).

• Close Menu

: closes the pop-up menu (displays only

if the phone is unlocked).

Tip:

Press My Phone # to display your phone number during an
emergency call.

To exit Emergency mode

䊳

Press * # until Emergency the phone exists

:

Emergency mode.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

This phone features an embedded Global Positioning
System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911
emergency location services where available.

Note:

When you place an emergency call, your phone
automatically enters Emergency mode.

When you place an emergency 911 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.

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Important!:

Always report your location to the 911 operator

when placing an emergency call. Some designated
emergency call takers, known as Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to
receive GPS location information from your phone.

In-Call Options

1. During a call, press

available in-call features.

2. Press the corresponding keypad number or

highlight the option and press to select

an option.

The following options may be available through

the Options menu:

•Save

: saves this number to the Contacts list if this

number is a new entry.

•Contacts

• Voice Memo

: displays your Contacts list.

: allows you to record incoming audio

from your conversation.

OPTIONS

to display a list of

• Tools

3. Press

accesses the Tools menu options.

–

Calendar

–

Bluetooth

–

Memo Pad

–

Alarm

–

Calculator

- your calendar entries.

- a list of current Bluetooth devices.

- on-screen memo pad.

- your Alarm events and menu.

- on-screen calculator.

MUTE

during a call to mute the

microphone.

4. Press

UNMUTE

to unmute the microphone.

Using the Speakerphone

To use your phone handsfree or to share a call with
other people:

1. Press the Speaker key until “entering speaker

mode” displays on the screen to activate

Speaker mode.

Caution!:

Because of higher volume levels, do not place the

phone near your ear during speakerphone use.

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• Phone Info

–

Phone Number

–

Icon Glossary

–

Version

–

Advanced

• Key Mute/Unmute

: displays the following menu options:

- your phone number.

- a list of currently available icons.

- phone software version.

- additional technical information.

: allows you to mute the key tones

from being heard by the caller.

• Messaging

• Recent History

: accesses the Message menu options.

: checks your call log for Recent calls.

You can also erase the logs from this menu.

2. Press the Speaker key until “Exit speaker

mode” displays on the screen to disable
Speaker Mode.

End-of-Call Options

After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone
number that is not in your Contacts, the phone
displays the phone number and the duration of the
call.

䊳

Press

OPTIONS

to your Contacts.

➔

Save

to add the new number

After you receive a call from or make a call to a
phone number that is already in your Contacts list,
the phone displays the entry name, phone number,
and the duration of the call.

䊳

Press

OPTIONS

➔

Contact Details

to view the

Contacts listing for the number.

Note:

The End-of-Call options do not display for calls identified
as No ID or Restricted.

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers
with Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for
use with automated systems, such as voicemail or
credit card billing numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your
phone:

•

Hard Pause

press .

•

2-Second Pause

numbers after two seconds. (This is indicated with a t
within the number sequence.)

: sends the next set of numbers when you

automatically sends the next set of

4. Press to dial the number.

– or –

Press

OPTIONS

➔

Save Contact

to save the

number in your Contacts.

Note:

When dialing a number with a hard pause, press

SEND TONES

to send the next set of numbers.

Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You
can use either of the following abbreviated dialing
features.

•

Contacts Match

Contacts by entering the last four digits of the number.
Press to dial the retrieved number.

•

Prepend/Abbreviated Dialing

six digits (for example, the area code and prefix) to any
four or five digits you enter. Press
resulting number.

To place a call using Contacts Match Abbreviated
Dialing:

1. Enter the last four to six digits of a Contacts

– Retrieve any number saved in your

– Prepend the first five or

to dial the

Note:

You can use multiple pauses in a phone number and
combine two-second and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Press

3. Enter additional numbers.

OPTIONS

➔ Hard Pause or 2-Sec Pause.

entry’s phone number.

2. Press to call the displayed number. (If

there is more than one matched number in

your Contacts, your phone displays the

Dial

list.

3. Highlight a contact name and press to

Abbrev.

place a call.)

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