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Assigning Pictures After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry, for unsaved numbers, or for private or unknown numbers. For more information, refer to "Assigning Pictures" on page 52. Changing the Backlight Time Length Select how long the display screen remains backlit or when the backlight turns off after you press any key. To adjust the Backlight dimming feature: 1. Press MENU ➔ Tools + Settings ➔ Settings ➔ Display ➔ Backlight Control ➔ Backlight Dim. 2. Select a time setting and press . 3. Select Slide Open, 8 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or Always Dim. Important!: Long backlight settings reduce the battery's talk and standby times. To adjust the Backlight Off feature: 1. Press MENU ➔ Tools + Settings ➔ Settings ➔ Display ➔ Backlight Control ➔ Backlight Off. 2. Select a time setting and press . 3. Select 1 minute, 30 seconds, or 15 seconds. To adjust the Java Backlight feature: Select how long the display screen remains backlit while in a Java application. 1. Press MENU ➔ Tools + Settings ➔ Settings ➔ Display ➔ Backlight Control ➔ Java Backlight. 2. Select a time setting and press . 3. Select Default or Continuous. Changing the Brightness Adjust your screen's brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Press MENU ➔ Tools + Settings ➔ Settings ➔ Display ➔ Brightness. 2. Scroll your navigation key left or right to adjust the screen brightness and press or press DONE. Activating the PowerSave Mode 1. Press MENU ➔ Tools + Settings ➔ Settings ➔ Display ➔ PowerSave Mode. 2. Highlight On or Off and press . Settings 73

Section	Page
	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started 4	5
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 9	5
Section 3: microSD Card 18	5
Section 4: Setting Up Service 21	5
Section 5: My Account 23	5
Section 6: Call Functions 24	5
Section 7: Contacts 31	5
Section 8: Entering Text 38	6
Section 9: Messaging 46	6
Section 10: Media 52	6
Section 11: GPS Services 62	6
Section 12: Connections 64	6
Section 13: Tools 67	6
Section 14: Settings 72	6
Section 15: Health and Safety Information 82	7
Section 16: Warranty Information 99	7
Section 1: Getting Started	8
Setting Up Your Device	8
Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter	10
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	13
Understanding Your Phone	13
Features of Your Phone	13
Your Device	13
Key Functions	13
Viewing the Display Screen	16
Turning the Phone On	19
Activating Your Virgin Mobile Phone Account	20
Programming Your Phone	20
Navigating Through the Menus	20
Displaying Your Phone Number	21
Using the Application Manager	21
Section 3: microSD Card	22
microSD Adapter	22
microSD Card Folders	23
Connecting Your Phone to Your Computer	23
Section 4: Setting Up Service	25
Activating Your Device	25
Setting Up Voicemail	25
Getting Help	26
Section 5: My Account	27
Checking your Account Balance	27
Top-Up Your Minutes	27
Additional Information	27
Section 6: Call Functions	28
Displaying Your Phone Number	28
Making Calls	28
Answering Calls	29
Ending a Call	29
Missed Call Notification	29
Calling Emergency Numbers	29
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information	30
In-Call Options	30
Using the Speakerphone	31
End-of-Call Options	31
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers with Pauses	31
Abbreviated Dialing	32
Dialing From the Contacts List	32
Speed Dialing	32
Plus (+) Code Dialing	33
Voice Dialing	33
Making a Call From History	34
Saving a Number From History	34
Section 7: Contacts	35
Creating a New Contacts Entry	35
Saving a Phone Number	35
Contacts Entry Options	36
Editing a Contacts Entry	36
Deleting a Contact	37
Secret Contacts Entries	37
Selecting an Entry Ringtone Type	37
Assigning a Picture to an Entry	38
Adding a New Group	38
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers	39
Contact History	40
Saving a Number From History	41
Erasing History	41
Section 8: Entering Text	42
Selecting a Text Input Mode	42
Selecting a Text Message Option	42
Entering Text Using Predictive Text	43
ABC Mode	43
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages	44
Setting Text Options	45
Entering Characters In Dual Language	45
Entering Text in Landscape Mode	46
Navigation Key in Landscape Mode	46
Entering Text Using the Keyboard	46
Using the Keyboard	47
Section 9: Messaging	50
Types of Messages	50
Voicemail	50
Messaging Settings	51
Text and Picture Messaging	52
Virgin Alert Messages	54
Email and Instant Messages	54
Instant Messages (IM)	55
Section 10: Media	56
Taking Pictures	56
Recording Videos	58
Storing Pictures and Videos	59
Sending Pictures and Videos	60
Printing Pictures From Your Phone	62
Media Player	63
Downloading Games, Ringtones, and More	65
Downloading Graphics	65
Downloading Applications	65
Section 11: GPS Services	66
GPS Services	66
Web Options	66
Maps	67
Social Networking	67
Section 12: Connections	68
Web Browsing	68
Web Options	68
About Bluetooth	68
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu	69
Pairing Bluetooth Devices	69
Sending Items via Bluetooth	70
Section 13: Tools	71
Alarm Clock	71
Calendar	71
Using the Task List	73
Using the Countdown	73
Using the Memo Pad	73
Creating a Voice Memo	73
Bluetooth	75
Mass Storage	75
Voice Services	75
Using the Calculator	75
World Time	75
Section 14: Settings	76
Display Settings	76
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings	78
Ringtone Types	78
Auto Keyguard Settings	79
Text Entry Settings	79
Phone Information	79
Locking the Phone	79
Location Settings	80
Parental Controls	80
Others	82
Accessibility Settings	82
Section 15: Health and Safety Information	86
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	86
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	90
Smart Practices While Driving	91
Battery Use and Safety	92
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	93
UL Certified Travel Charger	94
Display / Touch-Screen	95
GPS & AGPS	95
Emergency Calls	96
Care and Maintenance	97
Responsible Listening	97
Operating Environment	99
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	100
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	102
FCC Notice and Cautions	102
Other Important Safety Information	102
Section 16: Warranty Information	103
Standard Limited Warranty	103
End User License Agreement for Software	106
Index	110
A	110
B	110
C	110
D	110
E	110
F	110
G	110
H	111
I	111
L	111
M	111
N	111
O	111
P	111
R	112
S	112
T	112
U	112
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Settings

Assigning Pictures

After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a

Contacts entry, for unsaved numbers, or for private or

unknown numbers. For more information, refer to

“Assigning Pictures”

on page 52.

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Select how long the display screen remains backlit or

when the backlight turns off after you press any key.

To adjust the Backlight dimming feature:

Press

➔

Tools + Settings

➔

Settings

➔

Display

➔

Backlight Control

➔

Backlight Dim

Select a time setting and press

Select

Slide Open

8 seconds

15 seconds

30 seconds

, or

Always Dim

Important!:

Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk

and standby times.

To adjust the Backlight Off feature:

Press

➔

Tools + Settings

➔

Settings

➔

Display

➔

Backlight Control

➔

Backlight Off

Select a time setting and press

Select

1 minute

30 seconds

, or

15 seconds

To adjust the Java Backlight feature:

Select how long the display screen remains backlit

while in a Java application.

Press

➔

Tools + Settings

➔

Settings

➔

Display

➔

Backlight Control

➔

Java Backlight

Select a time setting and press

Select

Default

Continuous

Changing the Brightness

Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your

surroundings.

Press

➔

Tools + Settings

➔

Settings

➔

Display

➔

Brightness

Scroll your navigation key left or right to adjust

the screen brightness and press or press

DONE

Activating the PowerSave Mode

Press

➔

Tools + Settings

➔

Settings

➔

Display

➔

PowerSave Mode

Highlight

Off

and press