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    							19Setting Up Service
    Setting Up Your Device
    1. Install the battery.
    Remove the battery from its packaging.   >Ê
      Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the    >Ê
    device, making sure the connectors align (see step 1, in 
    the following illustration). Gently press down to secure 
    the battery (see step 2, in the following illustration).
      Position the back cover over the battery compartment    >Ê
    and press down until you hear a click (see step 3, in the 
    following illustration).
             
    2.  Press and hold  located on the top right to turn the 
    device on.
    Activate your phone:
    1.   Turn on your new phone.
    2.  Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation 
    process.
    3.  After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to 
    confirm your activation.
    Ti p:  Do not press  while the phone is being activated. Pressing   cancels 
    the activation process. 
    						
    							20Setting Up Service
    Make Your First Call
    1.   Press  > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not 
    already on the dial screen.)
    2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
      If you enter a wrong number, tap    >Ê
     to erase digits one 
    by one.
      To erase the entire number, touch and hold    >Ê
    .
    3. Tap 
     to place the call.NOTE:  Your device’s battery should have enough charge for your device to turn on 
    and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully 
    charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on 
    page 33 for details.
    Setting Up Your Voicemail
    Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your 
    voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should 
    set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your 
    phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against 
    unauthorized access.
    1.   Press 
     > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not 
    already on the dial screen.)
    2. Touch and hold 
    .
    3. Follow the system prompts to:
      Create your password.   >Ê
      Record your name announcement.   >Ê
      Record your greeting.   >Ê
    For more information about using your Voicemail, see 
    “Voicemail” on page 161. 
    						
    							21Account Management
    Managing You Account
    From your phone
    Just dial *86 on your phone or just tap  on the home screen 
    to access your Account where you can do any of the following 
    things:
    Check your minutes   Ej
    Add money (Top-Up)   Ej
      Change plans ... and a lot more   Ej
    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
    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, IMing, Tweeting with Twitter, surfing, and talking. No 
    interruptions, no sweat. Activate Auto Top-Up and adjust your 
    settings anytime by logging in at virginmobileusa.com. 
    						
    							22Account Management
    Manual 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:
    Just dial *729 on your phone or just tap  on the home 
    screen.  
    						
    							23Device Basics
    Your DeviceTIP  Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become 
    available from time to time. You can use the menu to check for and download 
    updates. Press 
     >  > Settings > About Phone > SW Update .
    Front View
    Proximity Sensors
    Status Bar
    Call Key
    Menu KeyHome KeyBack Key
    Applications 
    Launcher Key
    Browser Key
    Touchscreen
    My Account
    Earpiece
    Search Key
    1  Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your 
    head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
    NOTE  Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or 
    a protective case not authorized by LG.
    2  Status Bar provide information about your device’s status and options, such 
    as signal strength, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status 
    Bar displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) 
    and icons indicating the device’s status (on the right), along with the current 
    time.
    Notification icons Status icons 
    						
    							24Device Basics
    3  Call Key displays the dialpad so you can dial an unsaved number. Also provides 
    additional tabs to access Call 
    Log,
     Contacts, and your Favorites. 
    4  
    Menu Key allows you to access your device’s main functions menu: Add, 
    Wallpaper, Search, Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu, press to open 
    a list of actions available from the current screen or onscreen option.
    5  Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of the 
    extension panes, it opens the central Home screen. Press and hold to view 
    the most recently used applications.
    6  
    Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items 
    such as menus and dialog boxes.
    7  
    Search Key displays the Quick Search Box that can be used to search for a 
    key term both on the device and on the web (page 46).
    sFor example, entering the word “Pa”, will display any matching entries from 
    your device’s Contacts list, current device applications, online Android/ 
    Google apps, or from any online Web page via Google™ search.
    sPress and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google™ 
    search by verbally entering a text string. The device recognizes your 
    spoken words and initiates a Web search.
    8  
    Applications Launcher Key opens the Launch screen to view installed 
    applications. 
    9  
    Browser Key launches the Web browser.
    10  Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, 
    such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, 
    and the signal and battery strength.
    11  
    My Account allows you access to your Virgin Mobile account where you 
    can Check your minutes, Add money (Top-Up), Change plans, and a lot 
    more.
    12  
    Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. 
    						
    							25Device Basics
    Rear View
                    
    3.5mm Headset Jack
    Power/Lock Key
    Speaker
    Camera Lens
    Charger/Accessory PortMicrophone13  Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the Phone 
    options menu (for the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, 
    and Power off.
    14  
    3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset 
    (included) or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
    15  
    Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also 
    lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
    16 
     
    Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.
    17  Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device charger, 
    optional USB cable (included), or other compatible accessories. 
     CAUTION!  Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack/port may damage the 
    device.
    18  Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking 
    to them. 
    						
    							26Device Basics
    Left Side                                                Right Side
    19  Volume Keys allows you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to 
    adjust the in-call volume during a call.
    20  
    Voice Dialer Key lets you activate Voice Dialer.
    21  Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once the 
    Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder function as 
    well.
    22  
    microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSDTM card (expandable 
    up to 32GB).
     NOTE  Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. 
    Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. The Optimus VTM 
    has a microSDTM card pre-installed.
    microSD Slot
    Volume Keys
    Voice Dialer Key
    Camera Key 
    						
    							27Device Basics
    Viewing the Display Screen
    The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays 
    icons indicating that you’ve received notifi cations (on the left) 
    and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with 
    the current time.
    Notification icons Status icons
    If you have more notifi cations than can fi t in the Status Bar, a 
    plus icon prompts you to open the Notifi cations panel to view 
    them all. (See “Using the Notifi cations Panel” on page 44.)
    The following list identifi es the symbols you’ll see on your 
    device’s display screen:
    Status Bar – Service Icons
    Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = 
    stronger signal.)
    No Service – Your phone cannot fi nd a signal.
    3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.
    3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use.
    1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.
    1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use.
    Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
    Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that your phone is connected to a 
    Bluetooth device. 
    						
    							28Device Basics
    GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.
    GPS Communicating – Indicates that your phone is receiving 
    location data from GPS.
    Airplane Mode – Indicates that Airplane Mode is activated.
    Status Bar – Status Icons
    Speakerphone On – Indicates that the speakerphone is on.
    No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.
    Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and 
    all sounds are silenced.
    Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
    Muted – Indicates that the phone’s microphone is muted.
    Very Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is very low.
    Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is low.
    Battery Drained – Indicates that the battery is partially drained.
    Battery Full – Indicates that the battery is fully charged.
    Battery Charging – Indicates that the battery is charging.
    Unknown Power Source – Cannot determine the power source.
    Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set. 
    						
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