Mika MX

User Manual

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Copyright

All mobile products by GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. mentioned in this document, including the device, accessories, software, text, music, and pictures, are owned by, or authorized by original manufacturers to GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. Reproduction, transfer, distribution, or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. is prohibited.

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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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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Table of Contents

Copyright

General Information

1. Getting Started

1.1 Your Phone

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

1.3 Charging the Battery

1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off

1.5 Lock/Unlock

1.6 Contacts

1.7 The Home Screen

2. Phone Functions & Messages

2.1 Voice Calls

2.2 Video Calls

2.3 Creating and sending a text message

2.4

Multimedia Message

3. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

3.1 Wi-Fi

3.2 Bluetooth

4. Multimedia Applications

4.1 Camera

4.2 Music

5. Pre-Installed Programs Introduction

6. Managing Your Phone

6.1 Protecting Your Phone

6.2 Backup or Reset Your Phone

7. Specifications

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1. Getting Stared

1.1 Your Phone

This section introduces you to the hardware of the device.

No items No Items

1 Micro-USB Port 10 Home

2

3

4

Earphone Jack

Receiver

Front Camera

11

12

13

Return

Main MIC

5MP Camera

5 P Sensor/ Light Sensor 14 Flash LED

6

7

8

Power

Volume

Touch Screen

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17

Sub MIC

Battery Cover

Speaker

9 Menu

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

SIM card

The SIM card contains your phone number, memory storage, and details of network service.

To install the SIM card

There are two slots for Micro SIM cards. Left slot is for SIM1 (LTE+WCDMA+GSM) and right slot is for SIM2 (GSM).The gold contacts are facing down. And the cut-off corner is facing toward the inside.

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To install the SIM1 card To install the SIM2 card

To remove the SIM card

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

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.

To install the battery

Make sure the contact of the battery is close to connectors in the battery slot.

To remove the battery

Use your fingertip to lift the battery, and then remove it.

To replace the back cover

(1) Insert the cover into the slot from the bottom.

(2) Then, press all around back cover fully until hearing clicks.

Memory card

You may need a microSD card to store photos, music, videos and other data.

To install the memory card

(1) Insert the memory card with the gold contact facing down.

(2) Push the memory card until it clicks into slot.

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To remove the memory card

(1) For safe removal, tap Applications tab > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.

(2) Push the memory card to eject it from the slot.

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.

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

(2) Plug the AC adapter to a socket to start the charge.

(3) 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.

NOTE:

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

To turn on your phone

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

To turn off your phone

(1) Press and hold the power button for several seconds.

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

(3) Select “OK” to confirm.

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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

Unlock the device

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

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

(1) Tap Applications tab > .

(2) Tap > tap to add a new contact.

(3) Choose where you want to synchronize the new contact with Google account, Phone,

SIM1 or SIM2.

(4) A new contact screen appears.

(5) Tap each field to fill out the contact information.

(6) Tap ”DONE” to save it.

NOTE:

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

Searching for Contacts

On Contact Screen, do any of the following 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.

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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.

Icons Descriptions

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.

Icons Functions

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.

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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.

Types

Phone call

Volume

Battery

Icons Descriptions

Call is in progress.

Your call is on hold.

Mute the call.

Speaker is on.

Vibration is on.

Wired microphone headset connected.

Battery is full.

Battery is low.

Battery is very low.

Battery is charging.

Maximum signal strength. Fewer bars indicate lower signal strength.

Left icon is SIM1 signal (WCDMA+GSM). Right icon is SIM2 signal

(GSM).

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

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

Network and

Connection

Notification

Wi-Fi is connected.

Wi-Fi is in progress.

Wi-Fi Network is activated.

Airplane mode.

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated.

Both USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are activated.

Bluetooth is on.

The device is connected to PC via the USB cable.

New text message.

New e-mail.

New Gmail.

Alarm.

Event notification.

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Types Icons Descriptions

Missed call.

General notification.

FM radio is on. Notification

Playing a song.

Downloading an application.

2. Phone Functions & Messages

2.1 Voice Calls

To make a call from the Phone screen

(1) Go to the Phone screen.

(2) Use the keypad to input phone numbers.

(3) Tap

NOTE:

to make the phone call.

Tap to delete a number. Tap and hold

To make a call from Contacts

(1) Tap Applications tab > .

to erase entire numbers.

(2) Tap .

(3) 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 icon of end a call.

2.2 Video Calls

To make a video call

(1) Tap Applications tab >

(2) Tap a contact you want to call.

(3) Then tap .

2.3 Creating and sending a text message

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

From Message screen

(1) Tap Applications tab >

(2) Tap

.

to create a new message.

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(3) In the “To” field, enter the recipient’s phone numbers or tap contacts.

(4) Type your message in the “Type message” field.

to add from your

(5) 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

(1) Tap Applications tab > .

(2) Tap a contact to display the contact information.

(3) Tap the icon to send the message.

(4) Compose your message.

(5) Tap to send your message.

NOTE:

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

Google keyboard

Icons Function

Tap to active Capital letter mode.

Tap to activate the symbols and numerical keyboard.

Tap to input something by voice.

Tap to delete words.

2.4 Multimedia Message

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

To send MMS from Message screen

(1) Tap Applications tab > .

(2) Tap to create a new message.

(3) Enter the recipient’s phone numbers in the “To” field

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

(5) Enter your message with the on-screen keyboard in “Type message” filed.

(6) Tap to send your message.

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3. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

3.1 Wi-Fi

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

(1) Tap Applications 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 then tap “Connect”.

(5) When Wi-Fi is connected, the connection icon

To add Wi-Fi network

will be displayed on the status bar.

(1) Tap Applications tab > > Wi-Fi.

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

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

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.

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(1) Tap Applications 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.

4. Multimedia Applications

4.1 Camera

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

Camera Function

Icon Function Icon

Tap to take a photo.

Tap to record a video.

Function

Display the flash mode.

Switch between rear and front camera.

Normal mode.

HDR mode.

Configure camera settings.

Displays the last image.

Panorama mode.

Taking a photo

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

(2) Tap to take a picture.

Recording a video

(1) Tap Applications tab >

> > 。

(2) Switch to recorder mode.

(3) Aim the phone at the subject.

(4) Tap to start to record, tap again to stop recording.

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 >

Music.

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

Icon Function

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

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5. Pre-Installed Programs Introduction

Icons Programs

Best

Choice

Calculator

Description

Recommended the best software and functionality.

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

Icons Programs

Browser

Description

Browses the web and download files from Internet.

Calendar

Creates and tracks schedule or appointments.

Camera

Clock

Downloads

Captures still images.

Sets up alarm clock.

To view files and items you've downloaded.

Chrome

Contacts

Clean

Master

Google’s browser service.

Stores names, numbers, e-mail, and other information. clearing cache, residual files, privacy data and uninstalling apps.

YouTube

It is online video streaming service that to view, search, and upload videos.

Email

Sends and receives e-mail messages.

File Manager Manages all files.

Gallery

Views and edits photos and videos.

Google

Search

Google’s search service.

FM Radio

Gmail

Google

Settings

Listen to music/news on the FM Radio.

Google’s web-based e-mail service.

Shortcuts to your

Google+ settings,

Maps & Latitude,

Location, Search, and Ads.

Google+

Checks friends’ updates and post updates of your own.

Hangouts

Google’s instant messaging program.

Play Music

Listening to your music collection anywhere.

Messaging

Sends and receives all types of messages.

Maps

Music

Play

Newsstand

Google’s mapping service for searching places you want.

Plays and manages the music and audio files.

Google’s news services.

Phone

Sound

Recorder

Play

Games

Makes and receives phone calls.

Records a voice note.

Google game center.

Play Books Google e-book Store . Drive

Google drive to store files with Google

Docs.

Play Store

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

Photos

Google service to edit and back up pictures.

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Icons Programs Description Icons Programs Description

System update

Checking the system update information.

Play Movies

& TV

Playing videos.

SIM Toolkit

It enables the SIM to initiate actions.

Notes

Writing down and save the words on the phone.

Google

Zhuyin Input

Google Zhuyin keyboard service.

WPS Office Office Software.

Voice

Search

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

Battery

Doctor

To save juice and extend battery life significantly.

6. 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.

(2) 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 Password Protection

(1) Tap Applications 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

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.

(2) 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 > lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap “None” to disable it.

Set up Face Unlock

> Security > Screen

You can use front-facing shot to verify your identity to unlock your phone.

(1) Tap Applications tab > > Security > Screen lock > Face Unlock.

(2) Tap Set it up > Continue.

(3) Show your face in front of your phone until face captured. Then tap continue.

(4) Set up Pattern or PIN as the backup lock.

(5) If you want to disable the function, please tap Applications tab > lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap “None” to disable it.

> Security > Screen

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Set up Voice Unlock

You can use voice command to unlock your phone.

(1) Tap Applications tab > > Security > Screen lock > Voice Unlock.

(2) Tap unlock command.

(3) Speak a command with 2-8 syllables, then repeat 3-6 times.

(4) Tap Record button and speak out your voice command.

(5) Set up Pattern as the backup lock.

(6) If you want to disable the function, please tap Applications tab > > Security > voice unlock. 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 card lock.

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

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

6.2 Backup or 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 > > Backup & reset.

(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.

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7. Specifications

System Information

Platform

Processor

Memory

Display

Android 4.4

1.2GHz Quad Core

ROM 8GB/ RAM 1GB

Size

Resolutions

Size

Dimensions

5” qHD 960x540 pixels

143x72x9.8 mm (L x W x H)

Weight

Power

Battery

165 grams with battery

Power Adapter AC input

Li-ion battery 3000 mAh

100-240V, 50/60Hz,

0.5A max.

DC output 5V, 1A

Standby time

Talk time

Up to 320 hours (It may vary depending on the availability of local networks and the individual usage.)

Up to 20 hours (It may vary depending on the availability of local networks and the individual usage.)

Radio Band & Standard

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

WCDMA/HSDPA 900/ 2100 MHz

FDD-LTE 900/1800/2600MHz (Bands 3, 7, 8)

Connectivity

GPS

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

USB

Audio Jack

Digital Camera

GPS

, AGPS, GLONASS

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 4.0

Micro USB

3.5 mm stereo audio jack

Rear Camera 5MP Color Camera with AF and Video Recording

Front Camera

External Memory

Memory Card

Temperature

Operating

2MP microSD supports up to 32GB

0°C to 40°C

SIM Card Slot

Dual SIM card slot. ( micro SIM x 2 )

NOTE:

1. Specifications are subject to change without the prior notice. They may vary in some regions also.

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

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those apps with AD which had been installed in your device for preventing any abnormal situation happens and saving more power as well.

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