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Removing a microSD Card

1.

Make sure you and other users have completed any file transfers.

2.

In the microSD Card Information and Settings window (page 46), click

Safe-Eject SD Card

and wait until a message is displayed, stating it is safe to remove the card.

3.

Gently open the tab labeled “microSD” on the side of your device.

4.

Using your fingernail or a thin blunt object, gently press the microSD card in and then

release; it should partially pop out of its slot, as shown in the drawing above.

5.

Remove the microSD card and store it in a safe place.

6.

Close the tab over the microSD slot of the device.

Accessing the microSD Card

If the microSD slot is enabled, an inserted card appears in your file browser as a shared network

drive.

The way to access the card varies, depending on your operating system.

Windows

1.

In Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer, type one of the following:

±

\\virginmobile.hotspot\

±

\\<Router IP Address>\

(field in

Advanced Settings > Router > LAN

)

For example, \\192.168.0.1\

±

\\<Hostname>\

(For example, \\MyDeviceName\)

— or —

Note:

In the information that follows,

<Hostname>

is the value of the Hostname field (in

Advanced

Settings > Wi-Fi > Network

and also in

Advanced Settings > Router > LAN

).

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From the Windows

Start

menu, click

Run

, and then type one of the following:

±

\\virginmobile.hotspot\

±

\\<Hostname>\

2.

Double-click the shared folder.

Mac

1.

In Finder, select

Go > Connect to Server

.

2.

Type one of the following:

±

smb://virginmobile.hotspot/

±

smb://<Router IP Address>/

(For example, smb://192.168.0.1/)

±

smb://<Hostname>

(For example, smb://MyDeviceName)

3.

When prompted, select the shared drive as the folder to mount.

Linux

1.

Open the run menu (Alt+F2) or a file browser, and type one of the following:

±

smb://virginmobile.hotspot/

±

smb://<Router IP Address>/

(For example, smb://192.168.0.1/)

±

smb://<Hostname>/

(For example, smb://MyDeviceName)

2.

Double-click the shared folder.

Other operating systems

Please see the user documentation for your operating system or computer.

If security has been enabled for the microSD card, you will be prompted to enter the username and

password for the microSD card. (See “Setting Up Access to the microSD Card” on page 51.)

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Section 4H

Location Services

²

Requirements for GPS Service (page 55)

²

Enabling GPS (page 55)

²

Displaying Your Location Information (page 55)

²

Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser (page 56)

²

Performing a Location Search (page 56)

Requirements for GPS Service

To access GPS services:

●

You must accept the GPS privacy agreement.

●

GPS must be enabled.

GPS services may not be available if you are indoors. (You may be able to get a GPS lock if your

device is very close to a window.) GPS receivers must be able to lock onto the global positioning

satellites to accurately determine position. The number of obstructions present indoors often

makes accurate position determination impossible.

Enabling GPS

1.

Make sure you’re logged in to the home page.

2.

Click the GPS icon

(on the left side of the home page) and select

Enable GPS

.

— or —

Click

Advanced Settings >

WAN > GPS

and select

Enable GPS

.

3.

If the GPS privacy agreement opens, you must read and accept it.

Displaying Your Location Information

1.

Make sure you’re logged in to the home page.

2.

Make sure GPS is enabled.

3.

For best results, minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS

satellites.

4.

Click the GPS icon

on the left side of the home page.

Note:

If

Enable GPS

is not available, you must accept the GPS privacy agreement. (See “GPS Privacy

Agreement” on page 35.)

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5.

In the GPS Information and Settings window, set

GPS Mode

to

One-time

, and click

Get fix now

.

(The top part of the window shows your location information.)

Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser

1.

Make sure GPS is enabled and you’re connected to the 3G or 4G network.

2.

For best results, minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS

satellites.

3.

In the horizontal row of buttons (across the top of the home page), click

Map Me

(

).

Performing a Location Search

To perform a search for establishments near your current location:

1.

Make sure GPS is enabled and you’re connected to the 3G or 4G network.

2.

In the horizontal row of buttons (across the top of the home page), move the mouse over

Map Me

(

) to display a row of icons:

3.

Click one of these icons to search for:

The results of the search are displayed in a new browser window or tab.

Tip:

You can also display location information from

Advanced Settings > WAN > GPS

— click

Get fix

now

. Alternatively, you can view your current location in a Web browser. (See “Viewing Your Current

Location in a Web Browser” on page 56.)

Text (search string) that you enter.

Electronics-related businesses

Restaurants

Local hotels

Local banks (ATM machines)

Local gas stations

Local coffee shops

Note:

If a window displays “GPS Fix in Progress,” please wait while your device obtains a GPS location fix.

When a location fix has been acquired, your Web browser will display the mapping results.

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Section 4I

Updates

²

Automatically Checking for Updates (page 57)

²

Manually Checking for Updates (page 58)

²

Upgrading Firmware From a File (page 59)

The updates may improve performance and add or modify features. The updates may include the

following:

●

Device firmware

●

The browser interface

●

Other files

You can:

●

Set the browser interface to automatically check for updates (see below).

●

Manually check for updates. (See “Manually Checking for Updates” on page 58.)

Automatically Checking for Updates

To specify how often the browser interface checks for updates:

1.

Log in to the home page.

2.

Click

Advanced Settings

(

).

3.

Click

Device > Basic

.

4.

In the

Check for Updates

list, click a value.

Note:

If a software update is available, the device LCD displays a message, and an alert is available from

the home page. (See “Software Update Available” on page 36.)

Tip:

You can view the update availability and status on the “Software Updates” LCD information screen.

(See “LCD Information Screens” on page 17.)

Note:

If the

Check for Updates

list is not available, your device supports the Guaranteed Update feature,

which automatically checks for updates, at a pre-determined frequency. This feature requires 4G

coverage.

Tip:

When updates are available, an alert is shown in the browser interface. (See “Alert Information” on

page 42.)

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