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- Page 2 Wild Card VMU User Guide This manual is based on the production version of the Kyocera Wild Card phone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Kyocera reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. The...
- Page 3 Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
- Page 4 Medical devices Pacemakers —Warning to pacemaker wearers: Wireless phones, when in the ‘on’ position, have been shown to interfere with pacemakers. The phone should be kept at least six (6) inches away from the pacemaker to reduce risk. The Health Industry Manufacturers Association and the wireless technology research community recommend that you follow these guidelines to minimize the potential for interference.
- Page 5 Resetting the phone If the screen seems frozen and the keypad does not respond to keypresses, reset the phone by completing the following steps: Remove the battery door. Remove and replace the battery. If the problem persists, return the phone to the dealer for service.
- Page 6 The higher the phone’s “M” rating, the more likely the phone is compatible with a hearing aid operating in the microphone setting. Hearing aids also have ratings similar to wireless phones. Most newer hearing aid models receive at least an M2 rating. To determine the level of compatibility between your hearing aid and this Virgin Mobile HAC- certified phone, combine the M rating of your...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting started ..... . 1 Phone battery ......1 Purchasing accessories . - Page 8 Keyguard......48 Sounds ....... 48 Alerts .
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started Phone battery Installing the battery To install the battery: 1. Hold the phone face down and locate the screw on the back cover. 2. Turn the screw to set the screw slot in vertical position to unlock the back cover. -
Page 10: Purchasing Accessories
• Do not immerse the battery or expose it to water or other liquids. Even if a battery appears to dry out and operate normally, internal parts can slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. • Always keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). -
Page 11: Phone Activation
4. Locate the groove on the left side of the phone. Unsnap the hooks and remove the back cover. 5. Remove the battery by pulling back on the top edge of the battery. 6. Your phone's serial number is an 18-digit number located below the first barcode, next to the D. -
Page 12: Phone Overview
Phone overview Getting to know your phone The phone has two keypads—the number keypad and the QWERTY keypad. Number keypad 1. External screen. 2. External key activates picture mode. Camera key to raise or lower speaker volume. Volume key scrolls through lists and text entry fields Navigation and accesses shortcuts from the main screen. - Page 13 11. External speaker. 12. Indicator light shows missed alert when in red or incoming call when in green. key selects a menu item or option. 14. Right option button accesses the contacts list and other menu options. key erases characters in text entry and returns you Back to the previous screen.
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Page 14: Qwerty Keypad
QWERTY keypad When the flip is open, use the QWERTY keypad to enter numbers, letters and symbols. 1. Internal screen. 2. Internal speaker. key scrolls through lists Navigation and text entry fields and accesses shortcuts from the main screen. 4. Left option button accesses menus and functions. -
Page 15: Back Cover
Back cover 1. Accessory eyelet (for optional straps and lanyards). 2. Camera flash and flash light. 3. Camera lens. 4. Back cover lock in unlocked status (If locked, the screw slot is in horizontal position). User Guide... -
Page 16: Common Keys
Common keys The following keys are pressed frequently when you use your phone. Throughout this user guide, these keys are referred as follows: Navigation key OK key Left option button (number keypad) Left option button (QWERTY keypad) Right option button (number keypad) Right option button (QWERTY keypad) Talk/Send key (number keypad) Talk/Send key (QWERTY keypad) -
Page 17: Screen Icons
Screen icons These icons may appear on your phone’s screen. The phone is operating in IS95 digital mode. The phone is receiving a signal. You can make and receive calls. Fewer bars indicate a weaker signal. A call is in progress. The phone is not receiving a signal. -
Page 18: Main Menu
Main menu The contents of the main menu are as follows: Messaging VirginXL Send text msg Launches VirginXL Send pic msg My Account Send email msg Launches My Account Send IM msg My stuff Inbox My ringtones Virgin Alerts My games Outbox My graphics Saved... -
Page 19: Basic Navigation
Basic navigation You press your phone keys to access the various menus and other features of your phone. Some of the basic frequently used keys are as follows: • : Select items that appear Left option button on the lower left of the display. At the main screen, you can select Menu •... -
Page 20: Basic Functions
Basic functions This section explains the basic functionality of your phone. For more detailed explanation of your phone’s features please refer to the later chapters. Powering up To turn your phone on, press and hold the key and wait until the phone display lights up. To turn your phone off, press and hold the key until the phone turns off. -
Page 21: Ending Phone Calls
Answer using earpiece Press the key. Send Answer using speakerphone Press the key. Speakerphone Answer using flip You can set the phone to answer immediately when you open the flip. This feature does not apply to incoming data or fax calls. See “Open to answer”... -
Page 22: Call Features
Call features This chapter describes call features such as volume, holding calls, speed dialing and other features. Volume control You have several ways to control the volume of your phone. Adjust volume during a call To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press key up or down. -
Page 23: Emergency Services
When you have set up your voicemail, all unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. Press and hold the key. 2. Follow the system prompts to create a password and record a greeting. -
Page 24: Text Entry
Text entry You can enter letters, numbers, and symbols in contacts, text messages, and your banner with either QWERTY keypad (flip open) or the number keypad (flip closed). QWERTY keypad Text entry modes With the flip open, enter text with the QWERTY keypad. - Page 25 Enter symbols While entering text, you can enter many symbols with the keypad. To access extra symbols: 1. From the text entry screen select Add symbol 2. Scroll up or down to view the list of symbols. 3. Press the number key corresponding to the symbol to enter it.
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Page 26: Text Entry Quick Reference
Text entry quick reference This table gives instructions for entering letters, numbers, and symbols. To... Enter a letter Enter a number Enter a symbol Enter a smiley Enter a space Erase a character Erase all characters Move cursor right or left Move cursor up or down Change text entry modes Capitalize any letter... -
Page 27: Number Keypad
Number keypad Text entry modes When the flip is closed, enter text with the number keypad. The current text entry mode (and capitalization setting, when applicable) are indicated by icons. The text entry screen has the following features: 1. The number of remaining characters you can enter. - Page 28 Enter symbols While entering text in normal text mode, you can enter symbols by pressing the the symbol you want. Using this method, you have access to the following symbols: To access the full set of symbols: 1. From the text entry screen select Add symbol 2.
- Page 29 Text entry quick reference This table gives instructions for entering letters, numbers, and symbols To... Enter a letter Enter a number Enter a symbol Enter a smiley Enter a space Erase a character Erase all characters Move cursor right or left Move cursor up or down Change text entry modes Capitalize any letter...
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Page 30: Messaging
Messaging This chapter describes how to send, receive, and erase messages from your phone. For information on voicemail messages, see “Voicemail” on page 14. Note: The features and menus described in this chapter may vary depending on services available in your area. Visit www.virginmobileusa.com for details and possible usage charges. -
Page 31: Message Notifications
Use text message options When you are ready to send a text message, you have several options for how and when you want it received. 1. After composing your message, select and one of the following: Options – returns you to Send To field Add address to add another recipient. -
Page 32: Picture Messages
– saves the message text Save as auto text as auto text, which you can insert into other messages. Graphics and sounds are not saved. – displays the sender information. Sender Note: If a graphic is too large or incorrectly formatted, and is not received with the message, an icon appears. -
Page 33: View A Picture Message
Use picture message options When you are ready to send a picture message, you have several options for how and when you want it to be received. 1. While composing your message, select and one of the following: Options – adds prewritten text to Auto text your message. -
Page 34: Email Messages
– plays the message again from Replay the beginning. silences the message. – Mute displays the sender information. – Sender – calls the message sender. Call – saves the picture embedded Save picture in the message. saves the sound embedded –... -
Page 35: Working With Messages
and pages as you send or read them, erasing them one at a time, or erasing them all at once. Erase a single message 1. Select > Menu Messaging Virgin Alerts Outbox Saved 2. Highlight the message you want to erase. 3. -
Page 36: Message Settings
– automatically saves successfully Enabled sent messages in the Outbox folder. After saving the successfully sent messages, select > > Menu Messaging Outbox Scroll through the list of messages. One of the following indicators appears next to each message: The scheduled message was sent and delivered as scheduled. -
Page 37: Save To Outbox
Note: You can also save a message you have written or received as auto text. Text entry You can change the default text entry mode when creating a text message. This setting applies only to the message body screen, not the “To” screen. Select >... -
Page 38: Contacts
Contacts Use your phone’s contacts list to store information about a person or company. Each contact entry can have up to six phone numbers, two email addresses, two Web addresses, two street addresses, and a space for notes. Viewing contacts list To view existing contacts in your phone, open the flip and select >... -
Page 39: Working With Contacts
5. When you are done entering information, select Save Add code or extension When you save the phone number of an automated service, you may include a pause to stop dialing. For example, a pause where you would wait to dial an extension. 1. - Page 40 4. Select and one of the following: Options – sends a call. Call – sends a text message. Send text msg – sends a picture Send picture msg message. – adds the number to your Add speed dial speed dial list. displays the number.
- Page 41 4. Select and one of the following: Options – displays the IM address. View IM – erases the IM address from Erase IM the contact. – launches the IM application. Send IM Contact Web address To access the Web address of an existing contact: 1.
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Page 42: Using Contact Groups
5. Select a ringtone from the list. (Scroll through the list to hear the different ringtones.) Assign message alert to contacts To assign a message alert ringtone: 1. Select > Menu Contacts 2. From the contacts list, select a contact. 3. -
Page 43: Searching Contacts
Use a group 1. Select > Menu Contacts 2. Scroll to your desired group in the Groups list. 3. Select and one of the following: Options – displays the group details. View – edits the group. Edit – deletes the group. Erase –... -
Page 44: Virginxl
VirginXL Accessing VirginXL With VirginXL, you can access music, entertainment, and information services from your phone. Download games, ringtones, wallpapers, screen savers, and other content; surf the web; and more. Check Virgin Mobile’s Web site at www.virginmobileusa.com for availability and pricing, or check directly from your phone using VirginXL. -
Page 45: My Account
My Account You can manage your Virgin Mobile account directly from your phone. The basic tasks are summarized in this chapter. For more information about your account, go to www.virginmobileusa.com. Checking your account balance You can check your Virgin Mobile account status in one of two ways: •... -
Page 46: For More Information
Top-Up with a debit card, credit card, or PayPal account Before you can Top-Up from your phone with a debit card, credit card, or PayPal account, you need to register the card or PayPal account at www.virginmobileusa.com. 1. From the main screen, select My Account 2. -
Page 47: My Stuff
My stuff My ringtones The My ringtones folder stores your preloaded and downloaded ringtones. You can download ringtones to your phone from the Virgin Mobile Web site at www.virginmobileusa.com or directly from your phone using VirginXL > > My stuff My ringtones Get more ringtones Charges apply. -
Page 48: My Graphics
My graphics You can download wallpapers and screensavers to your phone from the Virgin Mobile Web site at www.virginmobileusa.com or directly from your phone using . Select VirginXL Menu > My graphics Get more graphics Note: If you don’t have enough money in your account, you need to Top-Up before downloading. -
Page 49: 10 Recent Calls
10 Recent calls Call lists Details on the last 60 calls you made, received, or missed are stored in the Recent Calls list and are identified by the following icons: Outgoing call Incoming call Missed call (flashing) View recent calls 1. -
Page 50: Call Timers
Erase call lists You can erase your phone’s call lists. 1. Select > Menu Recent calls > Erase call lists All calls , or Outgoing calls Missed calls 2. Select Call timers You can track the number and duration of calls made and received on your phone. -
Page 51: 11 Pictures
11 Pictures The following are some tips for you to operate your phone’s camera: • You cannot activate the camera while on an active call or while browsing files in the media gallery. • Once the camera is active, the main screen acts as the viewfinder. -
Page 52: Picture Mode Indicators
– takes up to six multiple pictures Multishot with the key pressed and held. Camera A tone plays each time a picture is taken. A second tone plays when the final picture is taken. – sets the sound used when Shutter sound the camera takes a picture. -
Page 53: 12 Settings
12 Settings Menu options The contents of the Settings menu are as follows: Bluetooth Display On/Off Greeting banner My devices Menu style Settings Wallpapers Screensavers Keyguard Backlight Guard on close Auto-hyphen Disabled Time/Date format Sounds Brightness Ringtone volume Convenience Ringtones Open to answer Business ringtones Fast find... -
Page 54: Bluetooth
Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone enables wireless connectivity with headsets. You must use a Bluetooth wireless technology device (compatible with Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology, version 1.2) in order to use this phone wirelessly. Bluetooth wireless technology accessories have the symbol. -
Page 55: Using Bluetooth
Your phone waits for the headset’s response. With the password accepted, the headset shows in My devices Using Bluetooth Before you can use the Bluetooth wireless technology functions of your phone, you must get your phone ready to communicate with a headset. This is called “connecting.”... -
Page 56: Keyguard
Keyguard Lock the keyguard The keyguard locks the external number keypad on your phone to prevent accidental keypresses when the phone is turned on and a call is not in progress. You can still answer or silence an incoming call. •... -
Page 57: Alerts
Flip Sounds To set your phone’s sound tones when its flip closes or opens, select Menu > Sounds Flip closed Flip open sound. You can hear the sounds as you scroll down the list. Power on/off sound You can set your phone to play a sound when it powers on or off. -
Page 58: Menu Style
Menu style To select a menu style, select > and one of the following: Display Menu style • displays icons of each menu item, Graphic with its name at the bottom of the screen. • displays a list of each menu item. List The next time you select Menu... -
Page 59: Convenience
Power save mode You can conserve battery life by activating power save mode to dim the backlight. The power save mode sets the backlight of the phone to the lowest level. Select > Menu Settings > Backlight Pwr save mode Auto-hyphen Auto-hyphenation, when enabled, automatically inserts hyphens into your phone numbers to be... -
Page 60: Hold Call
Hold call With the Hold call feature, you can place incoming calls on hold until you are ready to answer them. Note: The Hold call feature does not work with the Open to answer feature enabled. See “Open to answer” on page 51. Enable hold call feature 1. -
Page 61: Call Options
Note: If it is a two-digit number, press the first digit briefly, then press and hold the second digit. For example, if the speed dialing location is 15, press 1 briefly, then press and hold 5. Any key To set the phone to answer or silence calls when you press any key, select Menu >... -
Page 62: Messaging
Voice answer You can set your phone to answer a call automatically when using a hands-free headset. Enable voice answer Select > > Menu Settings Call options > to enable answering a Voice answer Enabled call with an accessory. To use the Voice answer feature, you must have the Auto-answer feature (see “Auto-answer”... -
Page 63: Security
Security This section describes all the features involved in securing your phone and preventing access to personal information. All security features are shielded by a four-digit lock code. Lock phone When your phone is locked, you can call only emergency numbers or Virgin Mobile’s customer service number. -
Page 64: Network
Network Privacy alert To set your phone to alert you when enhanced digital CDMA privacy is lost or regained, select > > Menu Settings Network Enabled Location Use this setting to share your location information with network services other than emergency services (for example, 911, 111, 999 and 000) in markets where service has been implemented. -
Page 65: Phone Information
Tip: Use the power backlighting as a night light when traveling. TTY device You can connect the phone to a TTY device for the hearing impaired. Note: Enable only when using the TTY device phone with a TTY device. 1. Connect the TTY device to the phone. 2. -
Page 66: 13 Tools
13 Tools Voice memo The Voice memo tool enables you to record and play back audio memos. Record voice memos To record new voice memos: 1. Select > > Menu Tools Voice memo Record new 2. Record your voice memo. Select you are done. -
Page 67: View Events
4. At the Date field, press – Scroll left or right to move between month, day, and year fields. – Scroll up or down to change month, day, and year. Press to save date and move to the next field. 5. -
Page 68: Alarm Clock
– Select > Options Go to Date specific date. – Select > Options Erase all Events erase all event for that date. View by list 1. Select > > Menu Tools Scheduler View all events 2. At the event list, highlight a event. 3. -
Page 69: Tip Calculator
– Scroll up or down to change hour, minute and AM/PM. Press to save time and move to the next field. 4. At the Alarm Sound field, press a sound from the list. 5. At the Recurring Alarm field, press select an option from the list. -
Page 70: Timer
Timer The Timer counts down for the specified time and beeps when that amount of time has elapsed. 1. Select > > Menu Tools Timer 2. At the Set Timer, enter the time length. • Scroll left or right to move between hours, minutes and seconds fields. -
Page 71: 14 Voice Recognition
14 Voice recognition With voice features, you can call a contact, dial a phone number, access menus, or find contact information from your voice dial list using voice recognition. Note: You cannot use voice recognition to end a call; you must press the is open. -
Page 72: Voice Command Settings
4. If the phone finds multiple voice tags that sound like the name you said, the phone lists the names and asks you to verify which name you want to call. Say “Yes” when you hear the correct name. Say “No” when you hear an incorrect name. -
Page 73: 15 Getting Help
15 Getting Help Customer Support To contact Virgin Mobile’s customer support department for information about your phone, account history, call coverage area, and specific features available to you, such as call forwarding or voicemail: • Go to www.virginmobileusa.com. • Dial *VM from your Virgin Mobile phone. •... -
Page 74: 16 Consumer Limited Warranty
16 Consumer Limited Warranty Kyocera Wireless Corp. (“KYOCERA”) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed product or products (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period that expires one year from the date of sale of the Product to you, provided that you are the original end-user purchaser of the Product and provided that your purchase was made from an authorized... - Page 75 USE ONLY KYOCERA APPROVED ACCESSORIES WITH KYOCERA PHONES. USE OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES MAY BE DANGEROUS AND WILL INVALIDATE THE PHONE WARRANTY IF SAID ACCESSORIES CAUSE DAMAGE OR A DEFECT TO THE PHONE. KYOCERA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, AGGRAVATED, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF,...
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Page 76: Index
Index Numerics , 14, 52 1-touch dialing , v, vi, 2, 56, 65 accessory activation of phone , 23 add address , 53 add voice dial , iii air bag , iv aircraft , 60 alarm clock alert , 28 message settings , 49 minute alert... - Page 77 , 13 custom menu , 65 customer support default , 29 text entry , 49 display settings , 39 download , 13 earpiece , 48 volume electronic serial number (ESN). See MEID (mobile equipment , 26 email messages , 15 emergency call emergency number , 55...
- Page 78 , 25 receiving multimedia , 25 replying multimedia , 23 replying text , 23 retrieving text , 27 sending and receiving , 22 sending text , 27 usage tips , 25 viewing multimedia , 28 message settings , 28 alert , 54 messaging settings , 49...
- Page 79 security , 55 emergency numbers , 55 settings , 26 send IM , 24 Sender settings , 47 Bluetooth , 54 camera , 49 display , 28 messages , 54 messaging , 60 scheduler , 45 settings menu , 44, 54 shutter sound , 29 signature...
- Page 80 Kyocera Wireless Corp. 10300 Campus Point Drive San Diego, CA 92121 USA www.kyocera-wireless.com 82-G1950-2EN, Rev. 001...