Gsmart Essence User manual

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Android™ 4.4

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Knowing Your Phone

General Information

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Getting Started

1.1 Your Phone 8

1.2 Installing/uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card

1.3 Charging the Battery

1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off

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1.5 Lock/Unlock

1.6 Contacts

1.7 The Home Screen

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Phone Function & Messages

2.1 Voice Calls

2.2 Creating and sending a text message

2.3 Multimedia Message

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Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

3.1 Wi-Fi

3.2 Bluetooth

Multimedia Applications

4.1 Camera

4.2 Music

Pre-Installed Programs Introduction

Managing Your Phone

6.1 Protecting Your Phone

6.2 Reset Your Phone

Specifications

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General Information

This section contains important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the device. Ignorance of the following notices may lead to violations of the law.

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Before using the device, please make sure you have fully charged the battery.

Do NOT remove the battery from the device during charging.

Before inserting SIM card into the device, make sure that the device is switched off.

Keep the battery in low battery status for long time might cause battery over-discharged or even reduce battery life. To maintain battery in good lifecycle please recharges it once in low battery.

Please fully charge the battery if you are going to leave the phone without use for long time to prevent battery goes over-discharged.

Do NOT attempt to dissemble the device on your own. This should be done by an authorized person.

Use the device in accordance to instructions when in public facilities.

In some countries, it is a violation against the law to record phone conversations. Always ask permission of the other party when you are going to record a conversation.

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To protect your ears, turn down the volume before you use stereo headsets or other audio devices.

To avoid damaging the touch screen and the device, do NOT apply excessive pressure on them, and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before you sit down. It is also recommended that you only use the stylus or your finger to interact with the touch screen. It is not covered by the warranty that you crack the touch screen because of the improper usage.

When you use the device for a long time, such as talking on the phone, browsing online, or charging the battery, the device may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal.

Refer servicing to the provider, or an authorized technician under the following conditions: 1. The device has been damaged. 2. When you follow the instructions to use your device, it does not operate normally. 3. The device has been exposed to water. 4. Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the device.

Do NOT push unauthorized objects into slots and openings in your device.


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This section contains important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the device. Ignorance of the following notices may lead to violations of the law.

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The device should be placed away from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

Condensation may form on or within your device, when you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges. To avoid damaging your device, make the moisture to evaporate before you use the device.

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To avoid damaging your device, do NOT put your device on an unstable table, stand, bracket, or other places.

Before you clean your device, unplug it, please. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but do NOT use water, liquid cleaners, or aerosol cleaners to clean the touch screen.


1.1 Your Phone

Getting Started

1 Earphone Jack

2 Micro-USB Port

3 Power

4 Proximity Sensor / Light Sensor

5 Receiver

6 Front Camera

7 Volume Key

8 Display & Touch Screen

9 Menu

10 Home

11 Return

12 Microphone

13 Camera

14 Flash LED

15 Battery Cover

16 Speaker


1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card

Getting Started

1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card

To install the SIM card

There are two SIM card slots.

SIM1 use with Micro SIM card and SIM2 use with Mini SIM card.

Right slot is for SIM1 (WCDMA+GSM) and left slot is for SIM2 (GSM).The gold contacts are facing down. And the cut-off corner is facing toward the inside.

To remove the SIM card

Please turn off your phone first.

Use your finger to slide the SIM card out of card slot.

To install the SIM1 card To install the SIM2 card


1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card

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Getting Started

Battery

Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Battery life varies depending on the network, used applications, and the type of connections attached to your phone.

Memory card

You may need a micro SD card to store photos, music, videos and other data. You can also move certain apps to the storage card, if the apps support this feature.

To install the memory card

1.

Hold the phone face up.

2.

Open the microSD card cover by sliding it left forward), and place the microSD card (contacts facing down).

3.

Slide right forward the microSD card cover to lock the microSD card inside the slot.

To remove the memory card

1.

For safe removal, tap Applications tab > Settings > Storage >

Unmount SD card > OK.

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Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you.

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Slide left forward the microSD card cover and take out the micorSD card. Once done, slide right forward the microSD card cover to lock up the slot.



Getting Started

1.3 Charging the Battery

When you take your phone out of box for the first time, the battery isn’t at full power. Please charge the battery fully before using.

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Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then, connect to the device via the USB cable.

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Plug the AC adapter to a socket to start the charge.

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For phone’s safety, please only use the original charger that comes with your device. Any possible damage caused by using non-original charger or any other equipment will not be under GIGABYTE

Communication Inc.’s responsibility.

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To ensure safety, do not remove the battery from the phone while the AC adapter is connected or while it is being charged.


1.4 Turning the Phone on or off

Getting Started

1.4 Turning the Phone on or off

To turn on your phone

Press and hold the power button until the phone shortly vibrates.

To turn off your phone

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Press and hold the power button for several seconds.

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A pop-up window appears, then tap “Power off”.

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Select “OK” to confirm.

To set your phone to the sleep mode

To set your phone to the sleep mode, press the power button briefly. It will turn the display off. To turn the display on, press the power button briefly again.


1.5 Lock/Unlock

Getting Started

1.5 Lock/Unlock

Unlock the device

Drag G icon on screen and slide to for unlocking the device.


1.6 Contacts

Getting Started

1.6 Contacts

“Contacts” is your phonebook that you can store friends’ names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other information. ”Contacts” can connect to your Google, corporate accounts, and integrate your contact information.

Adding a Contact

Tap Applications tab > .

Tap > tap to add a new contact.

Choose where you want to synchronize the new contact with Google account, Phone, SIM1 or SIM2.

A new contact screen appears.

Tap each field to fill out the contact information.

Tap ”DONE” to save it.

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The SIM card contact can’t add picture to contact information.

Searching for Contacts

On Contact Screen, follow the step to easily search for contacts:

• Tap to type the first few letters of the contact name to search.

The list is filtered when typing. When finishing searching, you could tap to go back to the contacts screen.


1.7 The Home Screen

Getting Started

1.7 The Home Screen

On Home Screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of missed calls, received messages, battery, and the status of the connection.

Default Home Screen: Main functions.

Favorites Tray can keep your most important shortcuts and folders.

Tap to launch Application Drawer.

You can slide the Home Screen from the left side to the right side or from the right side to the left side to switch it. The icons located at the bottom of the home page have different functions:

Self-defined Home Screen: You can add the shortcuts and widgets.

Tethering or hotspot active

Tap to turn on/ off network.

Enable/disable Wi-Fi.

Enable/disable Bluetooth.

Enable/disable Google Location Service™.

Enable/disable Data Synchronization.

Tap to adjust the brightness.


1.7 The Home Screen

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Status Icons

The icons of the status bar indicate different types of information. Tap the status bar and scroll down to view notifications or view system information.

Phone call

Call in progress

Your call on hold

Mute the call

Speaker on

Missed call

Volume

Vibration on

Wired headset connected

Battery

Battery full

Battery low

Battery very low

Battery charging

Network and Connection

Maximum signal strength. Fewer bars indicate lower signal strength. Left icon is SIM1 signal

(WCDMA+GSM+4G). Right icon is SIM2 signal (GSM)

GPRS\EDGE\ 3G\ HSPA\ 4G is in progress.SIM1 supports

GPRS\ EDGE\ 3G\ HSPA\ 4G networks.SIM2 supports

GPRS\ EDGE networks

Wi-Fi connected

Wi-Fi in progress

Wi-Fi Network activated

Airplane mode

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated

Both USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are activated

Bluetooth on

The device connected to PC via the USB cable

Notification

New text message

New e-mail

New Gmail

Alarm

Event notification

General notification

FM radio on

Playing a song

Downloading an application


2.1 Voice Calls


2.1 Voice Calls

To make a call from the Phone screen

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Go to the Phone screen.

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Use the keypad to input phone numbers.

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Tap to make the phone call.

NOTE:

Tap to delete a number. Tap and hold to erase entire numbers.

To make a call from Contacts

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Tap .

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Tap a contact you want to call.

To make emergency calls

You have to unlock your device before making an emergency call. Enter the international emergency number 112 to make the emergency call.

Answering a call

When there is an incoming call:

• The phone will ring with the ring volume is turned on.

• A notification message will appear on the screen.

Ending a call

Tap . It’s the end icon to end a call.




2.2 Creating and sending a text message

Your phone offers several ways to create and send a new text message.

From Message screen

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Tap to create a new message.

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In the “To” field, enter the recipient’s phone numbers or tap to add from your contacts.

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Type your message in the “Type message” field.

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Tap to send your message.

NOTE:

If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time, the Message service will be set as default. You can set the default from the status bar on Message screen.

From Contact screen

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Tap a contact to display the contact information.

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Tap the icon to compose the message.

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If you exit Messages before sending, unsent message will be saved as a draft automatically.

Google keyboard

Tap to active Capital letter mode.

Tap to activate the symbols and numerical keyboard.

Tap to input symbols.

Tap to delete words.




2.3 Multimedia Message

A Multimedia message or MMS can contain letters, an image, an audio, or a video file.

To send MMS from Message screen

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Enter the recipient’s phone numbers in the “Type name or number” field

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Tap to attach picture, video, record audio, contact, pictures, videos, audio or calendar. The message converts to a MMS message automatically.

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Enter your message with the on-screen keyboard in “Type text message” filed.

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3.1 Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

3.1 Wi-Fi

Your device can connect to the detected network through Wi-Fi.

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Tap Applications tab > > Wi-Fi.

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Switch to turn “Wi-Fi” on or off.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

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Tap “Wi-Fi”, check Wi-Fi function and turn it on. Begin to search the available Wi-Fi networks.

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Detected networks are displayed below. Tap one network then tap

“Connect”.

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If you select an open network, the connection is established automatically.

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To connect a secured connection, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password then tap “Connect”.

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When Wi-Fi is connected, the connection icon will be displayed on the status bar.

To add Wi-Fi network

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Tap Applications tab > > Wi-Fi.

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In Wi-Fi screen, tap . An on-screen window will pop-up.

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Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the necessary information, then tap “Save” to save the settings.

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3.2 Bluetooth

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

3.2 Bluetooth

Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes:

On: Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone detects other Bluetooth devices, but your phone is not visible to others.

Discoverable: Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other

Bluetooth devices.

Off: Bluetooth is turned off.

To turn Bluetooth on or off

1.

Tap Applications tab > > Bluetooth.

2.

Switch or tap to turn it on.

3.

Tap “Bluetooth” to view the menu options.

4.

Tap the device’s name to make your device visible to others.

To connect to Bluetooth devices

A connection to a Bluetooth device is called a partnership. You need to pair and create a partnership with a Bluetooth device to exchange information.

1.

Tap Applications tab > > Bluetooth.

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Tap “SEARCH FOR DEVICES” to search for a new device.

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Detected Bluetooth devices are displayed on the screen. Tap one device to connect.

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Start to pair, enter the password, and then tap “OK” to finish pairing.


4.1 Camera


4.1 Camera

Your phone is equipped with an 5MP camera to take photos and videos.

Camera Function

Switch between photo, video and panoramic mode.

Tap to take a photo.

Tap to record a video.

Displays the last image.

Display the flash mode.

Switch between rear and front camera.

Configure camera settings.

Taking a photo

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Tap Applications tab > . The screen switches to landscape view automatically.

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Tap to take a picture.

Recording a video

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Switch to recorder mode.

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Aim the phone at the subject.

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Tap to start to record, tap again to stop recording.


4.2 Music


4.2 Music

You have to copy your audio files to the storage card before playing music, because the music player only plays audio files saved in the storage card of your phone. Tap Applications tab > .

Playback screen: Displays the playback area with the playback controls.

Album art picture or animation

The area of audio information

Slide to go forward or backward

To play the song

To pause the song

Previous song

Next song

Tap to go to playlists

To start or close shuffle function

To repeat the current song / all songs



Application

Manager

Calculator

Camera

Clock

Downloads

File Manager

Gallery

Google

Google+™

Play Music

Manages all applications.

Performs arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, etc.

Captures still images.

Sets up alarm clock.

To view files and items you've downloaded.

Manages all files.

Views and edits photos and videos.

Google Now service.

Checks friends’ updates and post updates of your own.

Listening to your music collection anywhere.

Maps™

Music

Play™ store

Browser

Calendar

Chrome™

People

Email

FM Radio

Mapping service for searching places you want.

Plays and manages the music and audio files.

To find applications which you can download and install on your phone.

Browses the web and download files from Internet.

Creates and tracks schedule or appointments.

Browser service.

Stores names, numbers, e-mail, and other information.

Sends and receives e-mail messages.

Listen to music/news on the FM

Radio.



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Gmail™

Google Settings

Messaging

Web-based e-mail service.

Shortcuts to your Google+ settings, Maps&

Latitude, Location, Search, and Ads.

Sends and receives all types of messages.

Sound Recorder Records a voice note.

Play Games

Photos

SIM Toolkit

Google game center.

Google service to edit and back up pictures.

It enables the SIM to initiate actions.

System update Checking the system update information.

Voice Search

Quickly to search your phone, the web, and nearby locations by speaking.

Clean Master

CM Security clearing cache, residual files, privacy data and uninstalling apps.

Scan your device to protect from virus

Set up your phone Settings

Portable Hotspot Portable Hotspot service.

Battery Doctor

To save juice and extend battery life significantly.

News & Weather Understand news and weather today

WPS Office

Phone

Document processing app

Makes and receives phone calls.

Play Movies & TV Movie and TV program player

Video player Play videos.



Managing Your Phone

6.1 Protecting Your Phone

You can protect your phone from unauthorized users in a few different ways.

Set up PIN Protection

1.

Tap Applications tab > > Security > Screen lock > PIN.

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Enter your PIN, and then, tap “Continue”. Confirm your password, then, tap “OK”.

3.

If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Application

Drawer > > APPS tab > Security > Screen lock. Confirm your PIN, and then, tap “Continue”. Tap “None” to disable it.

Set up Unlock Pattern

You can further secure your data by locking the screen and requiring a screen unlock pattern every time after your phone is turned on or it wakes up from the sleep mode every time (screen is off ).

1.

Tap Applications tab > > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.

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Draw the unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots. Then tap

“Continue”.

3.

Draw the unlock pattern again, and then, tap “Confirm”.

4.

If you want to disable the function, please tap Applications tab >

> Security > Screen lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap

“None” to disable it.

Enable the PIN of the SIM card

When the PIN is enabled, you are required to enter the PIN before using the phone.

1.

Tap Applications tab > > Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock.

2.

Tap “SIM1” or “SIM2” (If SIM2 inserted).

3.

Check “Lock SIM card”. Input the PIN, and then, tap “OK”.


6.2 Reset Your Phone

Managing Your Phone

6.2 Reset Your Phone

With Clean Boot, you can reset your phone to its factory defaults. When you reset your phone, the data stored in your phone may be erased.

1.

Tap Applications tab > > Reset to factory settings .

2.

Tap Factory data reset> Reset phone > Erase everything to reset the phone.

NOTE:

Before resetting your device, please remember to back up all your data and information.


Specifications

System Information Power Connectivity

Platform Android™ 4.4 Battery Li-ion pack 1600mAh GPS GPS, AGPS

Processor 1.2GHz Quad Core

Power Adapter AC input

100-240V, 50/60Hz,

0.2A max.

Wi-Fi WLAN 802.11 b/g

Memory

ROM 8GB/

RAM 512MB

DC output 5V, 1A

Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1

Display

Size 4.5”

Standby time

Talk time

Up to 240 hours*

Up to 12 hours*

USB

Audio Jack

Micro USB

3.5 mm stereo audio jack

Resolutions

Size

854 x 480pixels

*It may vary depending on networks and the individual usage.

Radio Band & Standard

Digital Camera

Rear Camera

5MP Color Camera with

AF and Video Recording

Dimensions 134 x 67 x 9 mm (L x W x H)

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/ 900/ 1800/1900 MHz

Front Camera 2MP

Weight 135 grams with battery

WCDMA/HSDPA 2100 MHz

Temperature

Operating 0°C to 40°C

External Memory

Micro SD supports up to 64GB

SIM Card Slot

Dual SIM card slot

NOTE:

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Specifications and accessories may differ subject to different SKUs or/and regions. The specification is subject to change without prior notice.

2.

Mobile data interruption, unexpected error in CPU and high power consumption could be caused by in-app AD in Android phone. We suggest you try to remove those apps with AD which had been installed in your device for preventing any abnormal situation happens and saving more power as well.

3.

Memory comprises of approximately 5 GB firmware, plus 27 GB of “Phone storage” for downloaded applications and their data, music, pictures, videos and documents.

If this document is modified, please download the latest version on GSmart official website.

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Phone Functions & Input

1.1 Phone Calls

1.2 Using On-Screen Keyboard

Email & Messages


2.2 E-mail Accounts

Using the Internet

3.1 Connecting to the Internet

3.2 Bluetooth modes


4.1 Viewing Photos and Videos

4.2 Music

Programs

5.1 Browser

5.2 Calculator

5.3 Calendar

5.4 Sound Recorder

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5.6 Maps

5.7 Clock

5.8 Play store

5.9 YouTube

5.10 Google search

5.11 Downloads

5.12 File Manager

5.13 FM Radio

5.14 Google+

5.15 Connecting your phone to a computer

5.16 Screenshots

Managing Your Phone

6.1 Managing Basic Settings

6.2 Managing Your SIM Cards

6.3 Managing Your Accounts


6.5 Resetting Your Phone

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1.1 Voice Calls


Phone Functions

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Phone.

1.1 Voice Calls

To make a call from the Phone screen.

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Use the keypad to input phone number.

3.

Tap .

NOTE:

Tap to delete a number. Tap and hold to erase entire numbers.

To make a call from People

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > .

2.

Tap a contact into the information screen.

3.

Tap a phone number you want to call.

4.

If SIM2 inserted, there is a menu will pop up. You may select “SIM1” or “SIM2” to make a phone call.

To make emergency calls

You have to unlock your device before making an emergency call. On the

Phone screen, input the international emergency number 112, and tap

SIM1 or SIM2 to make the emergency call.

To make international calls

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2.

Tap and hold 0 until the “+” is displayed which is international prefix code.

3.

Enter the country code, area code, and phone number.

4.

Then tap SIM1 or SIM2 to make the international call.

To accept or reject an incoming call

• To accept a call, slide to on the screen.

• To reject a call, slide to on the screen.

Quick response an incoming call

When there is an incoming call, you can quick response with message by sliding to on the screen.


1.1 Voice Calls

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To put a call on hold

If you are having a call conversation, you can tap to put the call on hold.

To switch between calls

If you are having a call conversation, and there is another incoming call, slide to to put the first call on hold and answer the second call. Tap

to switch between calls.

To set up conference calls

1.

When you are already having a call conversation, tap to enter another phone number.

2.

When someone answer your phone call, tap . Merge calls to set up the conference call.

3.

If you are having a call conversation, and there is another incoming call, you can tap to set up the conference calls also.

NOTE:

Conference call is a network service. Please check with your network carrier for this function.

To manage other voice call features

When you are having a call conversation

• Tap to activate speakerphone, or tap again to cancel it.

• Tap to mute microphone, or tap again to un-mute it.

Ending a call

Tap End icon to end a call.


1.2 Using On-Screen Keyboard


1.2 Using On-Screen Keyboard

On-screen keyboard appears in portrait mode when an application requires text input, such as messaging and writing e-mails. The keyboard input method is activated by the default settings.

Using on-screen keyboard

• Use the keys on the on-screen keyboard.

• Tap the keys to enter the characters.

Setting the Input Method from Settings Screen

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Language & input.

2.

Tap ”Default” .There is a pop-up window will show.

3.

Select an input method you want to use.

Personal Dictionary

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Language & input >

Personal dictionary.

2.

Tap to add the self-defined words in the personal dictionary for

English or all languages. When you compose, you can use them. Tap the self-defined word in the personal dictionary to edit it or tap to delete it.

Using Google Keyboard

• To toggle between upper and lower case letter display, tap .

• To display the numerical and symbols keyboard, tap .

Google Keyboard Settings

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Language & input

2.

On Keyboard & Input Methods Screen, Tap to do the preference settings.


2.1 Creating and sending a message

Email & Messages

2.1 Creating and sending a message

Create and send messages

1.

Text messages could be included text and emotional icons.

2.

Multimedia messages/ MMS contain letters, an image, an audio, or a video file.

3.

Support to send voice messages and attach files with ringtone and audio.

NOTE:

1.

If you insert both of SIM1 and SIM2, the messages service will be set as default.

2.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > SIM management >

Messaging to change the default setting.

From Message screen

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3.

Type the recipient’s phone number or tap to add from your contacts.

4.

Type your message and tap to send your message.

NOTE:

If you exit Messaging before sending, unsent message will be saved as a draft automatically.

From People screen

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2.

Tap a contact to display the contact information.

3.

Tap to send the message.

4.

Compose your message and tap to send your message.

From Phone screen

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2.

Tap tab to view all call history.

3.

Tap a call contact from the call log.

4.

Tap icon to send the message.

5.

Compose your message and tap to send your message.

Receive and Manage messages

When you send and receive messages from a contact, these messages are grouped as a message thread. A message thread looks like an exchanged conversation.


2.1 Creating and sending a message

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Email & Messages

To reply to a text message

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2.

Tap a message you want to reply.

3.


To forward a text message

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2.

Tap a message to view the whole thread.

3.

Tap and hold a message to show Message option list.

4.

Tap “Forward”.

5.

Tap to select recipient.

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To delete all messages

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2.

Tap Menu > Delete all threads.

3.

Tap “Delete” to delete all messages in this message box.

To delete a message thread

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Long press a message thread you want to delete.

3.

Tap to delete the message thread.

To delete a message within a thread

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2.

Choose a message you want to delete.

3.

Tap and hold it until a Message options list shows.

4.

Tap “Delete” to delete the message.

To create a voice message

1.


2.


3.

Tap > .

4.

Add “Ringtone” or “Audio” on the

Message screen

5.

Tap “Play” to listen to your recording again, Tap “Replace” to be replaced another attachment, or tap “Remove” to delete.

6.



2.2 Email Accounts

Email & Messages

2.2 Email Accounts

All your received email messages are delivered to your phone.

Set up an Internet Email account

1.


2.

Enter your e-mail address and Password. Tap “Next”.

3.

Select the e-mail account of types.

4.

The phone will retrieve the e-mail settings automatically.

• If the e-mail settings are pre-configured, the e-mail setup wizard displays a successful message.

• If the e-mail settings are not found, manual setup is in process automatically. You can follow the instructions to complete the settings.

5.

Enter Account name and then, tap “Next” to finish the settings.

NOTE:

The Account name is the name shown on the Email screen.

To add the second Email account

1.


2.

Tap Menu > Settings > ADD ACCOUNT.

3.

Please follow the “Account setup” steps to finish the settings

To delete an Email account

1.


2.

Tap Menu > Settings.

3.

Tap one of your accounts (If you have two more email accounts).

4.

Tap “Remove account” which is on the bottom of the page.

5.

Tap “OK” to confirm.

Composing and sending an Email

1.


2.

Tap Account name to select an account.

3.

Tap to compose a new email.

4.

Enter the recipient’s email address.

5.

Enter the Subject and compose your email.

6.

Tap to send your email.

Sending an E-mail from People screen

1.


2.

Tap a contact you want to email to.

3.

Tap the contact’s Email address. Tap “Email” in the submenu.

4.

Enter the Subject and compose your email.

5.



2.2 Email Accounts

2

Email & Messages

Adding attachments to an Email message

Before sending your message, tap Menu > Attach file, and then, choose an attachment you want to attach.

To reply or forward an Email

1.

Open an e-mail.

2.

Refer the following instructions:

• Reply: Tap to reply the email.

• Reply all: Tap > to reply all recipients and sender.

• Forward: Tap > to forward the e-mail to other people.

3.

Enter the recipient and compose your e-mail.

4.


To delete an Email

1.


2.

In your mail Inbox, select the email you would like to delete.

3.

Tap to delete the email.



Using the Internet

3.1 Connecting to the Internet

Your phone connects to the Internet via:

• Wi-Fi

• GPRS/ EDGE/ 3G/ 3.5G/ HSPA+

NOTE:

If you connect to the Internet, you may be charged. If you want to stop the connection, you need to tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > >

SIM management > Data connection to unmark data enabled.

Wi-Fi

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Wi-Fi.

2.

Switch to turn “Wi-Fi” on or off.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

1.

Tap “Wi-Fi”, check Wi-Fi function and turn it on. Begin to search the available Wi-Fi networks.

2.

Detected networks are displayed below. Tap one network then tap

“Connect”.

3.

If you select an open network, the connection is established automatically.

4.

To connect a secured connection, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password and then tap “Connect”.

5.

When Wi-Fi is connected, the connection icon will be displayed on the status bar.

To add Wi-Fi network

1.


2.

On Wi-Fi screen, tap . And an on-screen window will pop-up.

3.

Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the necessary information, then tap “Save” to finish the settings.

To configure Wi-Fi settings

1.


2.

Tap Menu > Advanced to check the Wi-Fi settings.

Tethering & portable hotspot

1.

Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB, Bluetooth, or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

2.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3.

You can turn on/off USB tethering, Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth tethering and configure the Wi-Fi hotspot settings.



2

Using the Internet

VPN settings

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > More > VPN.

2.

You must set lock screen pattern, PIN or password before using credential storage. Please tap “OK” go to Unlock selection, then choose which way you want to lock the screen.

3.

After you set it up. It will go back to VPN screen.

4.

Tap ”Add VPN network” to edit VPN network.

5.

After filling in all necessary information, tap “Save” to finish the settings.

To start a data connection

1.

If you set up multiple data connections, select the connection you want to use.

2.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > SIM management > Data connection.

3.

Choose a SIM card you want to enable data access over Mobile network.

Enabling data roaming

Please set up your data connection first, and then follow the steps as below:

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > SIM management >

Roaming > Data roaming.

2.

Check the SIM card you want to connect to data when roaming.


3.2 Bluetooth modes

Using the Internet

3.2 Bluetooth modes

Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes:

• On: Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone detects other Bluetooth devices, but your phone is not visible to others.

• Discoverable: Bluetooth is turned on, but your phone is not visible to other Bluetooth devices.

• Off: Bluetooth is turned off.

To turn on/off Bluetooth

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Bluetooth.

2.

Switch or tap to turn it on.

3.

Tap “Bluetooth” to view the menu options.

4.

Tap the device’s name to make your device visible to others.

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices

A connection to a Bluetooth device is called a partnership. You need to pair and create a partnership with a Bluetooth device to exchange information.

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Bluetooth.

2.

Tap “SEARCH FOR DEVICES” to search for a new device.

3.

Detected Bluetooth devices are displayed on the screen .Tap one device to connect.

4.

Start to pair, enter the password, and then tap “OK” to finish pairing.

NOTE:

1.

The password enter on your phone must be the same one be entered on the device which you want to pair with. The password is required at the first time, once a partnership has been created, the password will no longer require again.

2.

If you want to view the received files, you can tap Menu > Show received files.


4.1 Viewing Photos and Videos


4.1 Viewing Photos and Videos

To view photos in the album

1.


2.

Tap one of picture folders to view the images in thumbnails.

3.

Tap an image to view.

4.

Slide the screen from left side to right side or from right side to left side to view all the photos in this album.

To play slideshow

1.

While viewing an image, tap Menu > Slideshow.

2.

Tap screen to stop the slide show.

To set the image as Wallpaper

1.

While viewing the image, tap Menu > Set picture as > Wallpaper.

2.

Drag your finger to select the crop area.

3.

Tap “CROP” to set the image as the wallpaper.

To save an image as Contact photo

While viewing the image, tap Menu > Set picture as > Contact photo.

1.

Choose a contact to add image.

2.

Drag your finger to select the crop area.

3.

Tap “CROP” to save the image as the contact photo.

To edit an image

While viewing the image, to edit an image:

• To crop, tap Menu > Crop. Drag your finger to select the area you want to keep. Tap “CROP” to save the image.

• To add effects, tap Menu > Edit. Using effects on the bottom to apply to the image. Tap “Save” to save the image.

To view file properties

1.

While viewing the image, tap Menu > Details.

2.

The file information is displayed. Tap “Close” to return to the image.

Play video from the video file

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Gallery > > select a video file you want.

2.

Tap to play it.


4.2 Music

To play music

1.

2.

4.2 Music



Tap Songs, and all songs on the phone will be displayed.

3.

Tap to select a song, and then it will play automatically.

Album art picture or animation

The area of audio information

Slide to go forward or backward

Changing Playback options

While playing music, tap Menu button on the bottom of screen.

• Tap “Party shuffle” to play all songs in shuffle order.

• Tap “Add to playlist” to add the song.

• Tap “Use as ringtone” to set up your personal ringtone.

• Tap “Delete” to delete the song which is playing.

• Tap “Library” to see all playlists.

To play the song

To pause the song

Previous song

Next song

Tap to go to playlists

To start or close shuffle function

To repeat the current song/ all songs


4.2 Music

2


To edit music

You could set up effects, tap Menu > Sound effects.

1.

Drag or tap Equalizer to turn it on.

2.

Tap arrow to show different effect list

3.

Tap to select an effect you want. Items will be adjusted automatically.

4.

Tap arrow to show different preset reverb list.

5.

Tap to select an effect you want.

Creating a new playlist

Add songs to a specific playlist or create a playlist.

1.


2.

In Songs tab, long press a song you want to add, then tap “Add to playlist” in the pop-up submenu.

3.

Tap “New” to create a new playlist. The song will be added to the new playlist automatically.

4.

You may check this new playlist in Playlists tab.

To remove a music file from the playlist

1.


2.

In Songs tab, tap and hold the song you want to delete. Then, tap

“Delete” in the pop-up submenu.

3.

Tap “OK”, and then, the song will be deleted from the list.


5.1 Browser | 5.2 Calculator

Programs

5.1 Browser

Open the Browser to view web pages.

1.


2.

An address bar appears at the upper side of screen, and you can type the URL there.

3.

You can open several web pages at the same time.

• Tap to view all of web pages that are opening.

• Tap to open a new web page.

• Tap to close a web page.

• Tap to view BOOKMARKS.

To set the Home page

1.

While viewing a web page, tap Menu > Setting > General > Set homepage.

2.

Tap ”Other” to enter the URL of the page that you want to set as your home page.

3.

Tap “OK” to save your settings.

To add the Bookmarks

1.

While viewing a web page, tap Menu > Save to bookmarks.

2.

Edit the bookmark label and other information if needed.

3.

Tap “Add to” to save the bookmark to Home screen, Bookmarks, or

Other Folder.

4.

Tap “OK” to save your settings.

Managing Bookmarks

On a web page, tap Menu > Bookmarks/History. You can view

BOOKMARKS, HISTORY and SAVED PAGES.

5.2 Calculator

With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your phone.

1.


2.

In Calculator screen, tap “Menu” to select the advanced panel.


5.3 Calendar | 5.4 Sound Recorder

Programs

5.3 Calendar

Calendar helps you schedule and sound alarms for appointments, meetings, and events.

1.


2.

If you do not log in your Google Account, tap Menu > Settings > ADD

ACCOUNT to create an account, or tap “Existing” to sign in the

Google account. Please follow the on-screen instruction to log in.

3.

Tap Calendar arrow > Day, Week, Month, or Agenda to change the displays of your events.

4.

Tap to go back to today.

5.

Tap Menu > Settings to see more settings.

To view an event

1.


2.

Tap Calendar arrow > Agenda to display the events.

To add and schedule an event

1.


2.

Tap Menu > New event.

3.

Enter the details of the event.

4.

Select the dates in the fields of “From” and “To”. For an all-day event, check “ALL DAY”.

5.

To set up the “REPETITION”, select one of the options from the list.

6.

To set up a reminder, select the time from the list.

7.

When finished, tap “DONE” to return to the calendar.

NOTE:

The added and scheduled events will be showed in the status bar.

5.4 Sound Recorder

1.


2.

On the recorder screen, tap to record. Tap to end recording.

Then Tap to play.

3.

Tap “Discard” to delete an audio file. Tap “Save” to store an audio file.

To play an audio file

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Playlists > My recordings.

2.

Tap an audio file to play.


5.5 Gmail | 5.6 Maps

Programs

5.5 Gmail

Gmail is Google's web-based email service. Gmail can be configured when you set up your phone for the first time. Depending on your settings of the synchronization, Gmail on your phone may be synchronized with your Gmail account on the web automatically.

1.


2.

If you do not log in your Google Account, tap “NEW” to create an account, or tap “Existing” to sign in the Google account. Please follow the on-screen instruction to log in.

3.

Once logged in, you can begin reading and sending emails from your

Gmail account.

To remove Gmail account

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > ACCOUNTS > the preferred Gmail account > Sync.

2.

Tap Menu > Remove account.

5.6 Maps

Mapping service help you search for the places you want.

To open Maps

1.


Display your current location

Select different layers, such as Traffic, Satellite, Transit Lines, etc.

Type in a keyword and search for a place you want

Input the start point and end point to get the direction

Find places, such as restaurants, cafes, bars, attractions, etc.

2.

Tap Menu to set more options as below:

• To view about, terms, and privacy: Tap Menu > Settings > About, terms & privacy.

• To show extra functions on map: Tap Menu > Settings.

NOTE:

If you connect to the Internet and turn on the GPS, you may be charged.


5.7 Clock | 5.8 Play store | 5.9 YouTube

Programs

5.7 Clock

1.


2.

Tap to set alarms. Tap to select the time in different cities.

Tap > Settings > adjust CLOCK/ALARMS settings.

3.

Tap to use Timer function. Tap to use Stopwatch function.

Tap to back to Clock function.

5.8 Play store

Google Play store allows you to find and download applications and fun games to your phone.

1.


2.


3.

Once logged in, you can search and download programs from the market. Slide the screen to switch the pages of Google Play store.

4.

You can also tap Menu > My apps to view the programs you have downloaded.

5.9 YouTube

YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view, search, and upload videos.

To Play YouTube

1.


2.

Videos are grouped into categories. Tap a category to watch the available videos.

3.

Tap a video to play.

To upload your video

1.


2.

Tap Menu > Sing in. Then select one of your accounts to sign in.

3.

Tap the YouTube icon on the top left of the screen.

4.

Tap your account name into account information screen.

5.

Tap then Tap a video to upload.


5.10 Search | 5.11 Downloads | 5.12 File Manager | 5.13 FM Radio

Programs

5.10 Search

Search for the information in the Internet and on the phone. Tap

Application Drawer > APPS tab > . You can also see the Google search bar on the Home screen.

5.11 Downloads

Files and other items you downloaded in Email or Browser are stored.

You can view, reopen or delete what you've downloaded.

1.


2.

Choose “Sort by size” or “Sort by date”.

5.12 File Manager

File manager helps you manage the files in your phone and in your SD card.

1.


2.

Tap the folder you want to browse it.

5.13 FM Radio


Please plug in your earphone before listening.

Open the channel list

Close FM Radio

More functions

Add to favorites

Previous/Next radio frequency

Previous channel/ Next channel


5.14 Google+ | 5.15 Connecting your phone to a computer | 5.16 Screenshots

Programs

5.14 Google+

You can check your friends’ updates, post updates of your own and chat with your friends in Google+.

1.


2.


5.15 Connecting your phone to a computer

Tap and drag down Status Bar and tap “Connected as USB Storage” on your device. Please choose one of modes to connect with your computer.

5.16 Screenshots

Please press the and hold “Volume Down Key” and “Power Key” at the same time to capture any screen from the device. Tap > view screenshots. Please refer the screenshots link: /Pictures/Screenshots



Managing Your Phone

6.1 Managing Basic Settings

Date and Time

You can set up the date and the time on your phone.

To set up the date and time

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Date & time.

2.

If you turn on “Automatic data & time”, the system will get the information of the current date and time automatically from network or GPS. You can set up the date and the time manually also.

3.

If you check “Automatic time zone”, the system will get the information of time zone automatically. You can tap “Select time zone” to select a time zone from the list also.

4.

Tap “Set date”. Please adjust the month, the day, and the year. Tap

“Set” to save the settings.

5.

Tap “Set Time”. Please adjust the hour and the minute. You can switch AM/PM. Tap “Set” to save the settings.

6.

Check “Use 24-hour format” if you want.

7.

Tap “Select date format” to select the date format you want.

Setting Alarms

You can set up many alarms on your phone.

To set the alarm

1.


2.

Tap to set up a new alarm.

3.

Tap to adjust the hour and the minute. You can switch AM/PM.

Tap “OK” to save the settings.

4.

Tap “Repeat” to select a day to sound the alarm.

5.

Tap “CESIUM” to set up the preferred ringtone as the alarm sounds.

Tap “OK” to save the settings.

6.

Check “Vibrate” to enable/disable the vibration as the alarm sounds.

7.

Tap “Label” to enter the description for the alarm.

8.

Tap “OK” to save the settings of the alarm.



2

Managing Your Phone

To turn off the backlight when the phone is idle

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Display > Sleep.

2.

Select from the list of screen timeout. Your setting is saved automatically.

To adjust the brightness

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Display > Brightness.

2.

Drag the slider of brightness to adjust the brightness.

3.

Or select “Automatic brightness” to let device adjust brightness by itself.

To change the screen orientation

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Display.

2.

Check “Auto-rotate screen” to adjust the screen automatically.

To display the screen never sleep while charging

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > About phone.

2.

Tap five times on “Build number”.

3.

“Develop options” will be show up.

4.

Select “Stay awake” to display the screen never sleep while charging.

To create a new ringtone mode

You can create several audio profiles to use. In the meanwhile, you may also set up the voice call ringtone, video call ringtone, volumes, and ringtone of events together.

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Audio profiles.

2.

Tap to add a new audio profile.

3.

Input the new profile name.

4.

Tap the new audio profile on the settings screen.


6.2 Managing your SIM cards | 6.3 Managing your accounts

Managing Your Phone

6.2 Managing your SIM cards

Setting SIM card’ background color

You can change the SIM1 and SIM2 background colors. It helps you identify SIM1 and SIM2 quickly.

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > SIM management.

2.

Tap a SIM card from “SIM INFORMATION” list.

3.

Tap “Set background color” to select one of colors.

Setting the default SIM for Voice call/ Messaging

If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time, please follow the step as below:

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > SIM management.

2.

Tap “Voice call”/ “Messaging” to show option list.

3.

Select one of SIM cards, or “Always ask”.

6.3 Managing your accounts

Adding one or more Google Accounts

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > ACCOUNTS.

2.

Tap “ADD ACCOUNT”.

3.

Tap “Google”.

4.

Tap “NEW” to create an account, or tap “Existing” to sign in the

Google account. Please follow the on-screen instruction to sign in.

Syncing all your accounts automatically

1.


2.

Tap the account you want to sync.

3.

Tap Menu > Sync now.

Removing your account

1.


2.

Tap the account you want to remove.

3.

Tap Menu > Remove account.

NOTE:

1.

Let Google apps access your location, please tap Application Drawer

> APPS tab > > Google ACCOUNTS > Location settings > ON.

2.

To allow location access by non- Google apps, please go to

Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Location access.



Managing Your Phone

6.4 Protecting Your Phone

You can protect your phone from unauthorized users by requiring the

PIN or entering a password.

Enable the PIN of the SIM card

When the PIN is enabled, you are required to enter the PIN before making a call.

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

2.

Tap “SIM1” or “SIM2”. (If SIM2 inserted).

3.

Select “Lock SIM card”. Input the PIN, and then, tap “OK”.

Change the PIN of the SIM card

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

2.

Tap “SIM1” or “SIM2”. (If SIM2 inserted).

3.

Tap “Change SIM PIN”. Type the old PIN. Then tap “OK”.

4.

Type the new PIN. Then tap “OK”.

5.

Re-type the new PIN. Then tap “OK” to change the PIN.

Set up Password Protection

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Security > Screen lock >

Password.

2.

Enter your password, and then, tap “Continue”. Confirm your password, then, tap “OK”.

3.

If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Application

Drawer > > APPS tab > Security > Screen lock. Confirm your password, and then tap “Continue”. Tap “None” to disable it.

Set up unlock pattern

1.

You can further secure your data by locking the screen and requiring a screen unlock pattern every time after your phone is turned on or it wakes up from the sleep mode every time (screen is off ).

2.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Security > Screen lock >

Pattern.

3.

Draw the unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots. Then tap

“Continue”.

4.

Draw the unlock pattern again, and then, tap “Confirm”.

5.

If you want to disable the function, please tap Application Drawer >

APPS tab > > Security > Screen lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap “None” to disable it.


6.5 Resetting Your Phone

Managing Your Phone

6.5 Resetting Your Phone

With Clean Boot, you can reset your phone to its factory defaults. When you reset your phone, the data stored in your phone may be erased.

1.

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Backup & reset.

2.

Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything to reset the phone.

NOTE:

Before reset your device, please remember to back up all your data and information.

Check IMEI on the phone

You may check IMEI on the phone, please choose the below instructions:

• Input *#06#, IMEI will automatically appear on the screen.

• Or tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > About phone > Status >

IMEI information.

Functions and applications may vary by model.

Please visit www.gigabytecm.com

and download the latest version if any.


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