VZW Tones Deluxe
Product Description
VZW Tones Deluxe is a Get It Now application that allows users to browse, preview and download True Tones.
With over 5,000 tones we’ve got the content you want. From Rap to Hip Hop, Rock to Pop, Alternative to Metal it’s all
here. Check the “Featured”, “What’s Hot” and “What’s New” categories for the latest hits as content changes each
week. Download VZW Tones Deluxe today and add some personality to that phone!
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Using the Application
Getting Started
1. Download VZW Tones Deluxe application on your Verizon Wireless device through Get It Now. You can
access Get It Now by pressing the right navigation key or by browsing from your phones main menu.
• From the Get It Now menu choose the Get Tunes and Tones option
• Next choose Get New, Get Providers or the Get It Now Shopping Cart (depending on the device
type)
• Next depending on your device you will either select the Get Tones and navigate to the True Tones
Category or enter directly into the True Tones Category
2. Find the VZW Tones application; highlight it using the 5-way nav key. Press select/ok key and highlight Free –
Unlimited. Press select/ok to download the application. The Free – Unlimited price plan allows you to
download the application, browse available content and preview ringtones at no charge. To purchase ring
tones to use on your device you must pay the designated price that is presented at the time of the ring tone
download or use a Value Pak Credit (See Value Paks below).
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Initial Startup
When you first start the application, you must accept the terms and conditions to continue into the application.
You will only have to do this once.
Browse Ringtones by Featured Artist
Like the artist you see on the home page? Jump right to a list of their tones.
1. Select the Featured category from the main screen. The first artist listed on the next page will be the one
pictured on the home screen.
2. Use the 5-way nav key to select any of the artists on this page, press the select/ok key on your phone and
you will see a list of the artist’s tones.
Browse by What’s Hot or What’s New
Want to see the latest and greatest true tones content? Look through the What’s Hot and What’s New lists.
1. Use the 5-way nav key to select What’s Hot or What’s New.
2. Press the ok/select key to display the content lists.
3. Hot Tip: Use the number keys on your keypad to select the number of the option that you want to select as
displayed on the left hand side of the menu option.
Browse by Category
Find ringtones easily by browsing through our content library. Categories include:
Rap/Hip Hop
R&B
Pop
Rock
Alternative
80’s
Country
70’s
Classic Rock
Metal
Voice Ringers
Latin
Club Hits
Oldies
Traditional
Comedy
Soundtracks
1. Select the browse link on the main screen by using the 5-way nav key to highlight the Browse option and
pressing the select/ok key on your phone.
2. Once you have found the category you are looking for, highlight the category and press the select/ok button to
retrieve the list of ringtones in that category.
Search for a ringtone
Search by artist, title or Content ID to easily find the content you want. Use the 5-way nav key to navigate up to the
tool bar on the top of the display. The “Search” tab will automatically be selected. Content ID’s are found next to
each ringtone on the VZW Tones Deluxe content website (http://vzw.ztango.com/vzwtones). Content ID’s allow you
to skip navigating through multiple categories and access ringtones more quickly across many different categories on
your handset.
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1. Use the 5-way nav key to select the Search button on the top button bar and press the select/ok key on your
phone.
2. From the pop-up menu select the type of search you wish to perform.
3. Using your keypad enter artist, title or ID in the highlighted text box. When searching for an Artist or Title you
must enter at least two letters but the search with match partial searches. For instance entering ‘ea’ will
return any artists or songs beginning with ‘ea’ such as Earth Wind and Fire. When searching with a content
ID you must enter the full content id.
4. When you have entered at least two characters, press the left soft key.
Preview a Ringtone
Use the Preview option to check out a ringtone before you buy it.
1. Highlight the ringtone that you wish to preview by selecting it in the menu using the nav key.
2. Press select/ok to access the Preview/Purchase pop-up menu.
3. Use the 5-way nav key to select the preview option.
4. The preview will start automatically after the ringtone has been downloaded.
5. The playback controls are selected using the 5-way nav key and allow you to play, pause and stop playback.
Pressing the select/ok key will allow you to select the highlighted control.
6. Pressing ‘Clr’ will return you to the previous ringtone list.
Purchasing & Downloading Ringtones
So you have found a tone, previewed it, and now you want it. You’re just two clicks away from purchasing your tone.
1. Highlight the ringtone that you want to purchase by using the 5-way nav key on your handset.
2. Press the select/ok button to access the Preview/Purchase pop-up menu.
3. Use the 5-way nav key to select the Purchase option.
4. Press the select/ok key to view the information about your purchase. The ringtone title will be displayed along
with the dollar price for the tone. If you have Value Pak credits an option will also be presented to use the
credit to buy the tone. Use the nav key to highlight the dollar or Value Pak purchase option you desire.
5. Press the left Purchase soft key to initiate the purchase and start the download.
6. When the ringtone has been successfully saved to the handset you will be able to playback the ringtone, set it
as your default ringtone, or return to the ringtone list that you were browsing.
Setting a Ringtone as your Default
You can set your new ringtone as the default right from the download success screen.
1. After you have downloaded a ringtone, you will be asked if you would like to set it as your default. Use the
left soft key to set it as the default ringtone.
You can also use VZW Tones Deluxe “Manage Ringtones” feature to set your default ringtone.
1. Highlight the “Manage” tab at the top of the screen using the 5-way nav key and press the select/ok button
on your phone to display the Manage menu.
2. Select the Manage Ringtones option from the Manage menu.
3. Select the ringtone that you would like to set as your default ringtone and press the select/ok key to see the
‘Set as default/Delete/Play ‘ menu.
4. Select ‘Set as Default’ from this menu and your selected ringtone will now be used for your default ringtone.
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Ringtone Management
Manage Menu
The “Manage” menu allows you to do a number of things with VZW Tones Deluxe. To access it use the 5 way nav
key to highlight the Manage tab on the toolbar at the top of the display. Press select/ok and the Manage sub menus
will be presented.
Manage Ringtones (Set Ringer, Play and Delete)
Using VZW Tones’ Deluxe Ringtone Management feature, you can review ringtones that you have already
downloaded.
Highlight the Manage tab at the top of the screen using the 5-way nav key and press the select/ok key on
your phone to display the Manage menu.
1. Select the Manage Ringtones menu and press select/ok
2. Select the ringtone you would like to review.
3. From the ‘Set as default/Delete/Play pop up select play to hear your tone.
4. The ringtone will play automatically.
5. Playback controls are selected using the 5-way nav key to select the option you would like. Toggle
left and right using the nav key and press select/ok on the highlighted icon to control the player.
Standard player options are available; Play, pause, stop and replay.
6. The ‘Clr’ key will return you to the list of ringtones on your phone.
7. To delete a tone select the tone that you wish to delete.
8. Press select/ok and choose ‘Delete’ from the ‘Set as default/Delete/Play pop up menu.
9. On the confirmation screen, please verify that you are deleting the correct tone and press the ok
button.
Get Promo
From time to time Verizon Wireless will distribute promo codes that will allow you to get free, discounted or
unique content. When available Promo Codes will be highlighted on the VZW Tones Deluxe web site or
distributed to you via Verizon Wireless direct mail.
1. To redeem a promotional code select the Manage tab on the top of the screen using the 5-way nav
key and press ok/select.
2. Select Get Promo from the manage menu and press the select/ok key.
3. Enter the promo code in the highlighted text box.
4. Press the left “Get It” soft key and you will be taken to the Preview page for the associated
ringtone. Now you can preview it and/or initiate the download.
5. If you want it, press the right “Get It Now” soft key and the Preview/Purchase pop up menu will be
presented. Use the nav key to highlight Purchase and press select/ok. Then follow the standard
Purchase/Download process
Purchase Value Paks
Value Paks are volume based discount credits that you can pre-purchase at anytime and redeem for content
at a later date. To purchase a Value Pak highlight the Manage tab at the top of the screen using the 5-way
nav key and press the select/ok key on your phone to display the Manage menu.
1. Use the 5-way nav key to highlight the Purchase Value Pak menu item and press the select/ok key
to enter.
2. Use the 5-way nav key to highlight the Value Pak option you want.
3. Press the select/ok key to purchase you selected Value Pak or press the right soft key labeled “Get
It”
Value Pak Check
To determine how many Value Pak credits you have left, select the Manage tab on the top of the screen
using the 5-way nav key and press the select/ok button. Navigate down through the Manage sub menus
and highlight Value Pak Check menu and press the ok/select button. This will display the number of
remaining credits of your current Value Paks.
VZW Tones Upgrades
Verizon Wireless is always working to provide you with state of the art applications. From time to time new versions
of VZW Tones Deluxe will be developed to bring you new features and content types. If a VZW Tones Deluxe
upgrade is available, the application will provide notice of its availability and take you through an easy to follow
upgrade process. These upgrades are free and enhance the VZW Tones Deluxe experience.
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Help
The help option is always available no matter where you are in the application.
1. Highlight the Help tab at the top of the screen using the 5-way nav key and press the select/ok button on
your phone to display the help menu.
2. From the help menu select the topic that you want to find out more information about.
Tips and Tricks
1. The numbers on the menu correspond to the number on your phones keypad. Use these keys to quickly
select the option that you are looking for.
2. Check back often for new featured artists and categories. We are continually adding to our great collection
of songs.
3. Navigate to the toolbar tabs to gain access Manage, Search, or Help from anywhere in the application.
FAQ’s
Q- What is VZW Tones Deluxe?
A – VZW Tones Deluxe is a Get It Now application that allows users to browse, preview and download True
Tones content. Search by artist, song title or content ID if you’re looking for special tracks and skip
navigating through screens. Check the “Featured”, “What’s Hot” and “What’s New” categories for all the
latest hits as content changes each week. VZW Tones Deluxe has the content you want. For the best True
Tones, download VZW Tones Deluxe today!
Q- How do I get the VZW Tones Deluxe application?
A - To get started, download VZW Tones Deluxe from Get Tunes & Tones/Get Provider/New Provider/True
Tones. If your phone doesn’t have a Get Tunes and Tones menu navigate to the shopping cart and then
access the True Tones section of Get Tones in the GET IT NOW catalogue. The VZW Tones Deluxe
application is free to download.
Q - I already have VZW Tones on my device. How do I get the new VZW Tones Deluxe version?
A - After you have used up all of the credits you bought previously for VZW Tones go back to Get Tones in
the Get It Now catalog (as described above). Enter the True Tone category and select VZW Tones Deluxe.
The application will be available for download with a Free – Unlimited price plan. Download the application
and accept the Terms and Conditions that are presented. To continue use of the application after the initial
download the Terms and Conditions must be accepted. Note: The free price plan allows you to download
the application, browse available content and preview ring tones at no charge. To purchase ring tones for
use on your device you must pay the designated price that is presented at the time of the ring tone
download.
After the download you will still have the original VZW Tones application on your device. You can leave it on
your phone or delete it if you like to free up memory for other downloads. If you did not use up your credits
before downloading VZW Tones Deluxe you can do so afterwards. After your credits have been used new
ones will not be available for purchase any longer as it has been replaced by VZW Tones Deluxe.
Q- What phones currently support VZW Tones Deluxe?
A – New devices are being added all the time. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzwtones to see the
newest list of supported handsets.
Q- How do I preview, purchase and download a ringtone for use on my device?
A - Downloading a ringtone is easy. Use the 5 way nav key to move through menus and select a ringtone.
Press the select/ok key and a pop up menu will be rendered with options to Preview or Purchase. If you
select Preview a portion of the ringtone will be downloaded to your device and begin playing automatically.
You can choose to replay it if you wish. Press the left Purchase soft key if you then want to buy the tone. If
you chose Purchase rather than Preview, the Purchase Details page will be presented that lists the ringtone
title and the price. (If you use the Purchase soft key on the Preview page you will also be taken to the
Purchase Details page) In the event that you previously purchased a Value Pak and still have some credits
you will be given an option to purchase using a credit in addition to buying for the designated price. Next
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choose the desired purchase option and use the right Get It soft key to download the tone. A confirmation
will be provided after the download is complete.
Q - How do I delete VZW Tones ringtones or other application downloads from my phone?
A - You may need to delete ringtones to make room for more downloads. Navigate to the Manage tab on
the tool bar and press the select/ok key. Highlight Manage Ringtones and press select/ok. Find the tone you
want to delete and press select/ok and a pop up menu will offer options to Set as Default, Delete or Play.
Choose the Delete option and press the left Yes soft key to delete the file. If you need to create addition
memory to download additional tones, the application will tell you.
Q - If I delete a ringtone, can I re-download it?
A – Yes. However, once you delete a ringtone you will have to pay the full purchase price or use another
Value Pack credit to download again.
Q – How much does the VZW Tones Deluxe App cost and how much do I pay for ringtones and other
content?
VZW Tones Deluxe can be downloaded from the True Tones section of Get Tones in the Get It Now catalog
at no charge. Once you have selected the application in the True Tones category it will be presented with a
Free – Unlimited price plan. This allows you to download the application, browse content and preview ring
tones for free. To download ring tones for use on your device, or other content that may be available from
VZW Tones Deluxe at a later date, you must pay the designated price that is presented at the time of
download or use a Value Pak Credit. The option to purchase with a Value Pak credit will only be presented
if you have credits. (See Value Paks below)
Q – What are Value Paks?
A – Value Paks are volume based discount credits that you can pre-purchase at anytime
and redeem for ringtones or other content at a later date. Value Paks are purchased from the Manage
menu. Access the Help tab on the toolbar to read more about Value Paks.
Q – What’s a Content ID?
A – A Content ID is a numerical classification that is used to identify a ringtone. You can find Content ID’s
on VZW Tones Website: http://vzw.ztango.com/vzwtones . Input the Content ID in the Search tool
(accessed from the center tab on the toolbar) and easily get to content that you saw on the web without
having to navigate through categories and menus.
Q – What’s a promo code?
A – A promo code is a numerical code used to quickly find promotional content. Promo codes will be
distributed on the VZW Tones Deluxe web site or sent to you via Verizon Wireless direct mail campaigns.
To use a Promo Code, navigate to the “Manage” section of VZW Tones Deluxe and select Get Promo.
Then enter the code in the text box and press the left Get It soft key. Next you’ll be taken to the Preview &
Purchase page to retrieve it.
Q- Where will I see charges for VZW Tones Deluxe content that I have purchased?
A -The charge for retail price purchases and Value Paks will be summarized on your monthly bill in the Get It
Now Downloads section. If you receive itemized billing the charge will be listed as a VZW Tones with the
name of the ringtone and the charge. When ringtones have been purchased using a credit, a charge of
$0.00 will be added on itemized bills along with detail about the ringtone.
Troubleshooting
If you have additional questions about the application or content please send an email to
vzwtones@verizonwireless.com.
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