5Section 1: Getting StartedThis section allows you to start using your phone by activatingyour service, setting up your voicemail, inserting your battery,and navigating from the Today screen.Understanding this User ManualThe chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as themenus and sub menus in your phone. A robust index for quickreference to most features begins on page 202.Also included in this manual is important safety information thatyou should know before using your phone.Activating Your PhoneIf you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store, it isprobably activated and ready to use. If you have upgraded yourphone or received a new phone by mail, it probably needs to beactivated before you can use it.To activate your phone, follow these steps:1. Visit a Verizon Wireless store to activate your phone, orvisit www.verizonwireless.com enter your login andpassword in the My Verizon ➔ Manage Your Account optionavailable on the home page.2. When you have accessed the My Account Overview page,select Activate a new phone to display instructions neededto activate your phone online.After gathering the required materials, follow the instructions tocomplete the activation process.Powering the Phone On and Off1. Press and hold(for 5 seconds)the Power On/Offkeylocated at the topof the phone.2. The phonereceives a signalfrom your homenetwork and then logs in. At this point, the phone displaysthe Today screen (page 6) and only functions as a PDA(allowing you to run applications) until you activate thephone features.
