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And finally, a few important words from our legal team (LIMITATION OF DAMAGES) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall HTC or its affiliates be liable to you, any user, or third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental...
Basics Guide 3 Contents Your phone ......................4 Before turning on your phone ...............5 Set up your phone ....................7 4. Create your account and pick your plan.............7 Activate your phone ..................7 Make your first call ...................8 Send a text message ..................8 Manage your Virgin Mobile account ............8 Capture every moment as it happens ............
4 Basics Guide 1. Your phone Back Home Recent apps Volume Power Notification LED 3.5mm headset jack Proximity sensor USB connector Note: If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for your phone that already has a small opening for the sensor.
Basics Guide 5 2. Before turning on your phone Insert your storage card You need to insert and use a storage card to store your photos, videos, music, and other files. Note: The storage card is sold separately. Your phone supports microSD cards with up to 32GB of storage.
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6 Basics Guide Charge the battery Use the supplied power adapter and USB cable to charge your phone. Avoid contact with the antenna Avoid contact with the antenna area when your phone is in use to optimize antenna performance and battery life. Antenna location...
Basics Guide 7 3. Set up your phone The first time you switch on your phone, you’ll be guided to set up your email accounts, social networks, and more. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. 4. Create your account and pick your plan 1.
8 Basics Guide 6. Make your first call 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Enter a phone number. Or enter the first few letters of a contact name that’s stored or synced in your phone. 3. Tap Call. 4. To hang up, tap End Call. 7.
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Basics Guide 9 Manage your account 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 To add money to your account and pay for your service, buy Virgin Mobile Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers.
10 Basics Guide 9. Capture every moment as it happens Capture photos and videos with no delay. You can launch the camera directly from the lock screen. 1. If your display is off, press POWER. 2. Drag the Camera icon to the lock screen ring to launch the Camera right away.
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Basics Guide 11 Take continuous shots Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Use continuous shooting mode to capture consecutive shots. Note: Make sure that you’re in Auto scene when using this feature. 1. Press and hold . The camera takes up to 20 consecutive shots of your subject.
12 Basics Guide 10. Personalize your Home screen Your Home screen has five panels that you can customize. Swipe left or right across the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding widgets, apps, and shortcuts. The launch bar shortcuts at the bottom of the Home screen are also customizable.
HTC Music. HTC Music is not just your regular music player. It’s your central hub for all your music. It includes TuneIn Radio which gives you access to radio stations. You can also add more music services if you’ve already...
14 Basics Guide Enhance your sound experience Whether you’re listening to music, watching a YouTube® video, or playing a game, your phone gives you a rich, authentic sound experience through the Beats Audio™ profile and other sound enhancer profiles. 1. Plug in your headset to your phone. 2.
Basics Guide 15 13. Browse the Web Your phone makes it fun and easy to browse the Web on the go. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Internet. 2. Tap the address bar and enter a URL. > Bookmarks to open a bookmarked webpage. Or tap 3.
16 Basics Guide Browser cookies are not shared and deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won’t appear in your browser history except for files you download. 14. Keep in contact In the People app, you’ll see your contacts from your Google Account, Facebook®, and even your Exchange ActiveSync®...
Basics Guide 17 15. Catch up with friends See Facebook status updates and Flickr® photos from your friends all in one place. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more — or comment and post your own. Update your status 1.
18 Basics Guide 16. Email If you signed into your Google Account on your phone, you’ll be able to send and receive Gmail™ messages. From the Home screen, just tap > Gmail. Use the Mail app to set up and manage your other email accounts such as webmail, POP3, IMAP, or Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
• Search for files. Just include Dropbox as one of the searchable items in Google Search. Note: The additional 23GB Dropbox storage is a special offer that’s available on HTC devices using Android with HTC Sense™ 4.0. Download and install the Dropbox app 1.
20 Basics Guide Set up your Dropbox account 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, then tap > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap > Dropbox, then follow the onscreen instructions to create or sign in to your account. 3. Using your computer’s web browser, go to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com), log in to your account, and complete the getting started guide.
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Basics Guide 21 Uninstall third-party apps Note: You cannot uninstall apps that are preinstalled on your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press and hold a third-party app, .and then drag it to the Uninstall button. 3. Tap OK to confirm. Move apps to or from the storage card Move downloaded apps to the storage card if the internal storage on your phone is getting low.
22 Basics Guide 19. Battery saving tips How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. You can get the battery to last longer by following a few simple tips: •...
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Basics Guide 23 Important health information and safety precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.
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24 Basics Guide This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s). AC Adapter HTC, Model TC U250 Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly.
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Basics Guide 25 Safety precautions for direct sunlight Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
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26 Basics Guide gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
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Basics Guide 27 Interference in cars Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phone in their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external antenna is included in the installation. Interference with medical equipment functions This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction.
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28 Basics Guide levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position.
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Basics Guide 29 General precautions You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. ...
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30 Basics Guide Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions: • Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. •...
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Basics Guide 31 Use product with approved equipment This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment. Adjust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. ...
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32 Basics Guide Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of PK76300. FCC ID: NM8PK76300. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your PK76300. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of BK76100.
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Basics Guide 33 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01- 309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
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TO RADIO WAVES. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the HTC Corporation. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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Basics Guide 35 the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986. ...
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36 Basics Guide the alerting information and forwarding the alerts to participating wireless carriers such as Sprint. Such alerts may come from the President of the United States; the National Weather Service, state or county public safety officials. This system is integrated into the same national alerting services that serve television and radio today.
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Basics Guide 37 avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
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Virgin Mobile Customer Service at 1-888-322-1122. 12 Month Limited Warranty HTC Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this HTC handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship...
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In addition, if your wireless device utilizes a Multimedia card, please remove the card before submitting the device and store for later use when your device is returned, HTC Corporation is not responsible for and does not guarantee restoration of any third-party...
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This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. IN USA AND CANADA: Please go to www.htc.com/help...
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