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Samsung Mantra™
by Virgin Mobile
P O R T A B L E D u a l - B A N D
M O B I L E P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective
suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there
to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international
treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable),
patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of
authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the
Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with
SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC
Headquarters:
Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive
1000 Klein Rd.
Richardson, TX 75082
Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel:
1.888.987.HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2009 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
and its related entities.
Mantra™ is a trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and/or its related entities.
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
www.samsungtelecom.com/support
GH68-22775A
Printed in U.S.A.
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VIRGIN and the Virgin Signature logo are registered trademarks of Virgin Enterprises Limited and are used under
license.
T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S.
Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B
Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by Bluetooth SIG.
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License
(GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses.
To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
http://www.samsungnetwork.com/Home/opensource.
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE
PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE
PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED
IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE
BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................ 3
Using the Recent Calls List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
911 In Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Battery Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
911 Using Any Available System . . . . . . . . . .20
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Section 6: Text Input ...................... 21
Correct and Incorrect Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Section 2: Getting To Know Your Phone 6
Modifying Text Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 7: Messaging ..................... 25
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sending Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Reviewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sending Picture Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Icon Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sending an Instant Message (IM) . . . . . . . . . .27
Turning the Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sending an Email Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Activating Your Virgin Mobile Account . . . . . . 11
Accessing your Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Reviewing your Virgin Mobile Alerts . . . . . . . .28
Finding Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessing your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . .28
Section 3: My Account ................... 13
Accessing your Sent Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Checking your Account Balance . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessing your Saved Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Top-Up Your Minutes with a Top-Up Card . . . 13
Configuring your Message Settings . . . . . . . .30
Other Methods to Top-Up Your Account . . . . . 13
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Section 8: Contacts ........................ 32
Section 4: Menu Navigation ........... 15
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Hard or Timed Pause Features . . . .33
Section 5: Phone Usage .................. 16
Finding a Contact Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Group Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Creating Speed Dial Assignments . . . . . . . . . .34
Active Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 9: Tools .............................. 36
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the Volume Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Caller ID Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Call Waiting Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Using the Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using Voice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adjusting the World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 10: My Stuff .......................41
Memory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Phone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
My Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Voice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
My Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 16: Health and Safety Information
My Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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My Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Health and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 11: VirginXL .......................43
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 71
Section 12: Pictures ........................44
UL Certified Travel Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Take a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . 71
Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Road Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Sending Picture Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 80
Section 13: Surfing the Web ...........49
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for
Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Web Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Potentially Explosive Environments . . . . . . . . 82
Accessing the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Virgin Mobile Connect! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 83
MySpace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Product Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones . . 84
Web Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Battery Standby and Talk Time . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Battery Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Section 14: Using Bluetooth ...........53
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Turning the Power On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 17: Warranty Information .. 87
Bluetooth Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
End User License Agreement for Software . . 89
Section 15: Tools & Settings ..........55
Index ................................................ 94
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Section 1: Getting Started
Getting up and running is a quick and easy set of
steps. This section walks you through the steps
necessary to install your battery pack, turn on your
phone, setup service, and make your first call.
Installing the Battery
1.
Press down on the rear cover (label side) with
your thumbs, as indicated below, and while
applying some pressure, slide the cover away.
Warning!: Use only Virgin Mobile-approved or Samsung-
approved batteries and chargers with your phone.
Failure to use these approved devices may increase
the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or
explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
3.
Position the battery cover over the battery (3)
and firmly slide it in until you hear a click (4).
2.
Insert the battery (label side up as shown) into
the battery compartment so that the metal
contacts on the phone match up with those on
the battery.
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Removing the Battery
Warning!: Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers
1.
Press down on the rear cover (label side) with
with your phone. Failure to use these approved
devices may increase the risk that your phone will
your thumbs, and while applying some
overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious
pressure, slide the cover away.
bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Note: Some phone features such as long backlight settings,
vibrate mode, brightness settings, Bluetooth activity, and
other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby
times. It is recommended that you watch your phone’s
battery level indicator and charge the battery before it
runs out of power.
Charging the Battery
Prior to your initial use of the phone, it is
recommended that you fully charge your battery. If
your battery level becomes too low, your phone
automatically turns off, and you can lose any
2.
Insert your finger into the indention (shown
progress information. For a quick check of your
phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge
here) and in a single motion, pull the battery
indicator located in the upper right corner of your
out from the compartment.
display screen.
3.
Position the battery cover over the battery and
•
indicates the phone’s battery is empty.
firmly slide it in until you hear a click.
•
indicates the phone’s battery is fully charged.
Battery Capacity
Power Connection
Your phone comes with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
1.
Slide open the cover that protects the phone's
The battery can be recharged using the enclosed
power jack.
charger. This allows you to recharge your battery
before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to
3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time.
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Battery Charging Tips
• The battery is not charged at the time of purchase, it must
be fully charged prior to the phone’s first use.
• When charging the battery with the phone off, the
charging status displays. You can not operate the phone
until it is powered back on.
• Charging the phone while off greatly reduces the charge
time.
• If the battery ever fails to perform normally, contact Virgin
Mobile Customer Care to replace it.
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Correct
Warning!: Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage
Incorrect
to your phone and void the warranty.
2.
Plug the flat end of the charger into the phone’s
Correct and Incorrect Handling
power/accessory interface connector and the
The antenna is located at the base of the phone.
other end into an electrical outlet.
Blocking it can result in reduced signal strength and
quality.
Antenna
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Section 2: Getting To Know Your Phone
This section guides you through the basic functions
Functions
and calling features of your phone.
Phone Overview
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1.
Speaker allows you to hear the caller and the
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different ringtones or sounds offered by your
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phone.
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2.
Display Screen displays all the information
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needed to operate your phone, such as phone
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numbers, call status, Contacts list, date and
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time, and both the signal and battery strength.
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3.
OK Key allows you to accept choices offered
10. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the
when navigating through a menu.
international access prefix for calling out from
4.
Left Option Button (LOB) allows you to select
the country in which you are located (for
option button actions or menu items
instance, 011 for international calls placed from
corresponding to the bottom left line on the
within the United States).
display screen. It also provides quick access to
11. Space/Pound Key enters the pound [#]
the phone’s menu.
character for calling features. In the text entry
5.
TALK Key allows you to place or receive a call.
mode, press this key to enter a space between
In standby mode, press this key once to access
characters. Press and hold to access the
the Recent Call log. Press and hold this key to
Password screen to lock your phone.
activate voice service.
12. BACK Key deletes characters from the display
6.
Voicemail Key allows you to quickly access your
while in the text entry mode. When in a menu,
voicemail. Press and hold this key for two
press this key to return to the previous menu.
seconds to automatically dial your voicemail.
13. END Key ends a call. Press and hold this key for
7.
Alphanumeric Keypad allows you to enter
a few seconds to power your phone On or Off.
numbers, letters, and characters.
While in the main menu, it returns the phone to
standby mode and cancels your input. When
8.
Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*]
you receive an incoming call, press to reject the
character for calling features. In the text entry
call.
mode, press this key to change the
capitalization mode. Press and hold to activate/
14. Right Option Button (ROB) allows you to select
deactivate the Vibrate modes.
option button actions or menu items
corresponding to the bottom right line on the
9.
Microphone allows the other callers to hear you
display screen. It also provides quick access to
clearly when you are speaking to them.
your phone’s Contacts list.
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