Virgin Venture User manual

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Conventions used in this guide
In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:
NOTE NOTE Notes, usage tips, or additional information
Warning Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

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Contents
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Basics...................................................................................................................................................7
In Box................................................................................................................................................................................7
Phone Overview................................................................................................................................................................7
Proper Holding Position ....................................................................................................................................................8
Battery .............................................................................................................................................................................9
MicroSD Card...................................................................................................................................................................10
Turning Phone On or O..................................................................................................................................................11
Phone Options ................................................................................................................................................................12
Touchscreen Gestures......................................................................................................................................................12
Keyboard ...........................................................................................................................................13
Using the QWERTY Keyboard..........................................................................................................................................13
Using the Onscreen Keyboard.........................................................................................................................................13
Editing Text ....................................................................................................................................................................18
Getting Started..................................................................................................................................20
Google Account..............................................................................................................................................................20
Getting to Know the Home Screen .................................................................................................................................20
Customizing the Home Screen .......................................................................................................................................21
Essential Display Icons....................................................................................................................................................23
Notications Panel.........................................................................................................................................................24
Opening and Switching Between Applications...............................................................................................................24
Sleep Mode....................................................................................................................................................................25
Adjusting Volume...........................................................................................................................................................26
Searching Your Phone and the Web................................................................................................................................26
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer...........................................................................................................................27
Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................................29
Making Calls...................................................................................................................................................................29
Answering or Rejecting Calls..........................................................................................................................................30
Using In-Call Options......................................................................................................................................................31
Using Call Log.................................................................................................................................................................31
Listening to Your Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................33
Using Voice Dialer...........................................................................................................................................................33
Contacts ............................................................................................................................................34
About Contacts...............................................................................................................................................................34
Opening Your Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................34
Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................................................34
Editing/ Deleting Contacts .............................................................................................................................................36
Communicating .............................................................................................................................................................37

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Account Setting...............................................................................................................................................................38
Messaging.......................................................................................................................................... 39
About Messaging ............................................................................................................................................................39
Sending Messages ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Reading Messages ..........................................................................................................................................................40
Receiving Emergency Alerts Messages............................................................................................................................41
Changing Messaging Settings.........................................................................................................................................42
Google ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Gmail ..............................................................................................................................................................................43
Google Talk......................................................................................................................................................................45
Maps...............................................................................................................................................................................47
Places..............................................................................................................................................................................49
Navigation ......................................................................................................................................................................50
Latitude ..........................................................................................................................................................................51
Calendar..........................................................................................................................................................................53
News & Weather .............................................................................................................................................................56
Android Market...............................................................................................................................................................57
Books ..............................................................................................................................................................................58
Easy Installer...................................................................................................................................................................60
Web ................................................................................................................................................... 61
Email...............................................................................................................................................................................61
Browser...........................................................................................................................................................................63
YouTube ..........................................................................................................................................................................66
Wi-Fi ...............................................................................................................................................................................69
Downloads......................................................................................................................................................................69
Trac Manager...............................................................................................................................................................70
Bluetooth........................................................................................................................................... 72
Using Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................................................................72
Disconnecting or Unpairing from a Bluetooth Device......................................................................................................72
Connecting to a Bluetooth Headset.................................................................................................................................73
Sending and Receiving Information Using Bluetooth......................................................................................................73
Entertainment ................................................................................................................................... 75
Camera/Camcorder .........................................................................................................................................................75
Gallery ............................................................................................................................................................................77
Videos .............................................................................................................................................................................78
Sound Recorder...............................................................................................................................................................79
Music ..............................................................................................................................................................................79
Tools................................................................................................................................................... 82
Clock ...............................................................................................................................................................................82
Calculator........................................................................................................................................................................83

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Memo .............................................................................................................................................................................83
My Files...........................................................................................................................................................................83
OceSuite ......................................................................................................................................................................84
Battery Saver ..................................................................................................................................................................85
Virgin Mobile Applications ................................................................................................................. 87
Mobile ID ........................................................................................................................................................................87
My Account .....................................................................................................................................................................88
Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Settings on Your Phone ...................................................................................................................................................89
Safety and use ................................................................................................................................... 93
Please read before proceeding........................................................................................................................................93
Limitation of damages....................................................................................................................................................93
Important health information and safety precautions ....................................................................................................93
Regulatory agency identications...................................................................................................................................99
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................... 102
Manufacturer’s Warranty...............................................................................................................................................102

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Specifications
Display
t2.8 inches QVGA, IPS full-angle viewing,TFT 262k colors
tMultitouch capacitive touch screen
Camera
t2Mp Full Frame with LED ash
Dimensions and Weight
tDimensions: 4.6 x 2.2 x 0.48 inch (119 x 58 x 12.55 mm)
tWeight: 4.3 oz (122 g)
Memory
t512MB (ROM)/512MB (RAM)
tExternal memory: 2GB microSD card included (supports up to 32GB)
Operating Frequencies
tNetworks: CDMA 1900(BC1) - 1XEV-DO rA
Wi-Fi(802.11 b/g/n) (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
tData speed: Up To HSDPA 7.2Mbps
Operating System
tAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Connectivity
tBT 3.0 (HSP/HFP/A2DP/OPP), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Sensors
tAccelerometer, E-compass, Proximity Sensor
LBS
tA-GPS
Power Management (Performance)
Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time
Lithium-Ion(Li-ion) 1300mAh 270 hours (Slot Index 2) 4.3 hours (CDG89)

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Basics
In Box
TheVenture comes with the following items included in the box:
tVenture mobile phone ⰺBattery
tMicro USB cable ⰺUSB power adapter
tBattery cover ⰺBasics Guide
t2GB microSD card (mounted in the device)
Phone Overview
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1. Earpiece
2. Search key
Quick search
3. Back key
Move to the previous screen
4. Home key
Move to Home screen
Press and hold : Show eight most recently used apps.
5. Menu key
Options
6. USB port
Charging / PC connectivity
7. Volume key
Volume Up / Down
8. Power/Lock key
Short press: Screen lock mode
Press and hold: Power ON / Phone options
9. Headset jack
3.5 mm headset jack
10. External speaker
11. Camera
12. Battery cover

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QWERTY Keyboard Overview
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Your phone has a QWERTY keyboard that allows you faster and easier texting/typing.
1. Caps/Shift key
2. Function key
3. @
4. Space bar
5. A-Z
6. Delete key
7. Enter key
8. Symbol key
9. Smiley key
Proper Holding Position
NOTE The Venture is equipped with an antenna located in the base of the unit. For optimum call quality, hold the phone along the sides and avoid
touching the top and bottom of the phone while in a call.

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Battery
Note that browsing the web frequently, extended data usage, being in a poor signal area, or subjecting the device to extreme
temperatures will cause the battery to discharge quickly. To increase battery life, limit your data usage, or turn o GPS and
Bluetooth when not required.
Installing the battery
Please use only the original batteries and accessories you received with your phone orVirgin Mobile recommended replacements.
1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.
2. Align the battery’s exposed gold contacts with the battery connectors
inside the battery compartment.
3. Insert the contact side of the battery rst and then gently push the battery
into place.
4. Replace the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down
until you hear a click.
Removing the battery
1. Make sure that your device is turned o. To remove the battery cover from
your phone, try open the back cover using your nger at the small opening
on the bottom of the phone.
2. Push the bottom of the battery upwards and remove the battery.

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Charging your battery
Before you turn on your device and start using it, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
1. Plug the USB cable into the USB power adapter.
2. Plug the power adapter into a standard outlet.
3. Locate the USB port located on the left side of your device.
4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the phone’s micro USB port.
5.The USB icon on the cable should always face up when connecting the cable to your device as shown.
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MicroSD Card
Use the microSD card to store your photos, videos, music and certain apps from Android (TM) Market.You can also move and
copy les to your computer from your device.
Inserting the microSD card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Locate the microSD card slot.
3. Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold
contacts facing down until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Removing the microSD card
1. Make sure that your device is turned o,
and then remove the battery cover.
2. Press the microSD card to eject it from the slot,
then slide it out the rest of the way.