
Web and Data
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While connecting, you may see an animation and a “Connecting
”
message.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of
the screen. The following symbols are used:
Your phone is on and is connected to the Virgin Mobile 1xRTT data network. When the
arrows are animated, data is being transferred (for example, when you are opening a
Web page) and you cannot receive calls. When the arrows are white, you are connected
to the network but data is not currently being transferred (for example, when you are
viewing a Web page that is completely open) and you can receive calls.
If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a
connection, see
Navigate the Web
Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you
‟ve learned a
few basics. Here are some tips for getting around:
Scrolling
As with other parts of your phone
‟s menu, you‟ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on
some websites.
To scroll line by line through websites:
■ Touch and slide the screen up or down.
–
or
–
Touch and drag the scroll bar on the right of the screen.
Selecting
To select on-screen items:
■ Touch a link and it will take you to that Web page.
Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special
functions, or even place phone calls.
To select links:
■ Touch the linked text on your phone.
Going Back
To go back one page: