User’s Manual
- © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Liquid Jade S User’s Manual Model: S56 This revision: December 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for warranty service.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting up 5 Unpacking your smartphone.................... 5 Getting to know your smartphone............ 5 Views .......................................................... 5 Charging the battery ................................... 6 Installing a SIM or microSD card ............. 7 SIM card lock .............................................. 9 Using your smartphone 10 Turning on for the first time.................... 10 Sign in to or create a Google account ...
- Table of contents Restoring to factory settings .................. 68 Accessories and tips 70 Using the headset .................................. 70 Using a Bluetooth headset..................... 70 Creating a new access point.................... 70 Inserting a microSD card ....................... 71 Managing your SIM cards 72 SIM Management..................................... 72 Appendix 75 FAQ and troubleshooting ....................... 75 Other sources of help.............................
Setting up - 5 S E T T IN G UP Unpacking your smartphone Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Your new Acer smartphone • USB cable • AC adapter • Headset Note In-box content varies depending on country and region.
- Setting up No. Item Description 1 microSD card / SIM card Accepts a microSD card and one or two SIM cards tray (depends on model purchased). Note: The microSD card replaces a SIM card in models that support two SIMs. 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. 3 Second microphone Internal microphone for noise cancelation. 4 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on or off.
Setting up - 7 Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone. Installing a SIM or microSD card Note The information in this UM may vary according to the number of SIMs you are using. To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Your new smartphone has multiple SIM card holders; install any combination of SIM cards.
- Setting up 3. Insert the SIM and/or microSD card as shown. Note Your smartphone can accept one nano SIM and one microSD card, OR two nano SIMs. Take care not to damage your cards when you reinsert the carrier. Specifications vary depending on model purchased.
Setting up - 9 4. Insert the carrier, taking care to ensure that the card(s) remain correctly seated in the carrier. SIM card lock Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator. To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
- Using your smartphone USING YOUR SMARTPHONE Turning on for the first time To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a Google account.
Using your smartphone - 11 smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute. Waking your smartphone If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake your smartphone. Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the other (it works both ways).
- Using your smartphone • The Camera gesture launches the Camera app. For information on the Camera app, see Using the Camera on page 41. • The Call gesture launches the dialer so you can make a phonecall. For more information, see Making calls on page 26. Note To view a short animation that shows each gesture, tap and hold the gesture. Navigating through menus and options To navigate through menus and options, there are three buttons beneath the screen.
Using your smartphone - 13 Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
- Using your smartphone Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary. Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble (or make a loop) on the "l" key.
Using your smartphone - 15 Function Preferences Language Options Swype Connect Personalization Updates Description Change your text input preferences. Set the language used by the keyboard. Add contact names and words used in posts to your personal dictionary. Change data settings. Change keyboard theme, edit your personal dictionary and personalize your experience by signing in to Facebook, Twitter or Gmail to populate your dictionary. Check for app and dictionary updates.
- Using your smartphone Predictive text Google keyboard provides predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.
Using your smartphone - 17 The Home screen The Home screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to apps and other frequently used features of your smartphone. Time and Status Widgets Search Application (Apps) menu At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default apps. Tap an icon to open the app.
- Using your smartphone Basic Mode This provides photo-based dialing and messaging options that are ideally suited to younger and/or inexperienced smartphone users. Turning Quick Mode on To turn Quick Mode on: 1. Open the Apps menu > Quick Mode. 2. Select the mode you would like to use, then tap Next. 3. Choose whether you would like to add more content or not. 4. Choose your theme, and set the widgets.
Using your smartphone - 19 In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See Going online on page 35. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See Voice search on page 37. The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left or right.
- Using your smartphone Tap Widgets to see small apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small apps that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen.
Using your smartphone - 21 This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen. To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.
- Using your smartphone The Apps menu To access the Apps menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock. Apps are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more apps.When you are on the last page of apps, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet, or tap Widgets at the top of the page. To quickly jump to apps or widgets, tap Apps or Widgets at the top of the Apps menu.
Using your smartphone - 23 Multitasking You can have multiple apps open at the same time. To open a new app, tap the home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new app. Tap the Menu button to quickly navigate back and forth between previously-opened apps. Note To prolong battery life, it is better to close an app when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available).
- Managing contacts MANAGING CONTACTS Managing your contacts Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card. Tap the Contacts app from the Apps menu or tap All contacts from the Dialer to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your smartphone, you can import your Google account contacts, add a new contact or import contacts from your SIM or SD card.
Managing contacts - 25 You may scroll down the page and tap Add another field to add things such as: • IM addresses. • Add any personal notes about the contact. • Phonetic name • Link a website To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select whether to take a photo or select an image from your smartphone’s picture gallery. When done, click Done at the top of the screen. Tapping on the contacts name will bring up their profile.
- Making calls MAKING CALLS This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the various options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note Status and notification icon colors may vary. You will see an indicator icon for each SIM card inserted. Icon Description Connected to the network: You may make a call.
Making calls - 27 Making a call Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone, you will be asked which SIM to use before the call is connected. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier. 1. From the Home screen tap the Phone icon to open the onscreen number pad. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial. 3. Tap to make the call. 4. To end the call, tap . If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call.
- Making calls Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following three areas: 1. The Notification area with the missed call icon. Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details. 2. By the phone icon (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the Apps menu to directly display the missed call details. 3. On your smartphone’s lock screen.
Making calls - 29 Simply tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Important International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive bills. If you are using your smartphone abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your network provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave.
- Making calls page 22). Tap the Float caller button to activate (green means Float caller is "ON"). Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown on the screen. To accept or decline the call, tap the appropriate icon and slide your finger across the screen. Ending a call To end a call, tap from the voice call screen. Voice call options Icon Description Place the call on hold. Mute a call. Speakerphone. Access the keypad while a call is in progress.
Making calls - 31 Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed to your contacts for future use. 1. From the Call History , tap the number and then tap Add to contacts . 2. Tap Create new contact and enter the information. See Adding a contact on page 24. Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine both calls to create a conference call. After the first call is established, tap to add a second call. Tap to start the conference call.
- Messaging MESSAGING This chapter shows you how to set up and use the Messaging functions of your smartphone. All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messages into threads. To access Messaging, open the Apps menu and tap Messaging on the Home screen. Note If you have multiple SIMs inserted in the smartphone, you will be asked which SIM to use before the message is sent. To select a SIM, just tap the name of the carrier.
Messaging - 33 Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability. Tap the Menu button to see what options are available when creating a new message.
- Messaging Multimedia messages Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each message can be up to 300 kB in size. Note You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages. Normally, your smartphone will set up the profile for you based on information retrieved from your provider. Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile.
Going online - 35 GOING O N LI N E Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your smartphone, you must be connected to a data or wireless network. Using the browser To start browsing, open the Apps menu and tap the Chrome or Browser icon. Note Reference images use the Chrome browser. To open a new website, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. You can zoom in or out of pages by pinching or reverse pinching.
- Going online To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, view your bookmarks, adjust browser settings, and perform other tasks, tap the Menu button. Chrome enables you to open multiple pages. Tap at the top of any webpage to display all of your open tabs (tap again to close). Tap a tab from the list to open it. To open a new tab, tap New tab. The number in the icon represents the number of open tabs. Setting up Email Your smartphone enables you to access your email.
Going online - 37 Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Apps menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter your Gmail account address and password when you first started your smartphone, follow the onscreen instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a data or Wi-Fi connection. 2. From the Apps menu tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5.
- Going online Play Store Important For connection issues with Play Store, see FAQ and troubleshooting on page 75 Tap Play Store from the Apps menu to open the Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your smartphone. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music.
Going online - 39 You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account. Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Apps or Widgets sections of the Apps menu.
- Going online services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. Maps Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps, view real-time traffic condition and navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions. Also, view where your friends are, places of interest, and local businesses. Note Maps does not have information about every location. Some locations may not have all zoom levels. Using Maps Tap the Maps icon in the Apps menu.
Using the Camera - 41 USING THE CAMERA Your smartphone features two digital cameras mounted on the front and on the rear. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your smartphone. To activate the camera, open the Apps menu and tap Camera.
- Using the Camera Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures. Time elapsed Pause Last picture / video taken Stop recording Shutter button Tap the Pause button to temporarily stop recording and tap it again to restart recording. Tap the Stop recording button to stop filming.
Using the Camera - 43 Mode selector Tap the Mode selector icon to open the list of modes you can choose from. Tap the icons along the top to select different items. Camera Capture mode: Select a capture mode. Normal HDR Panorama Beautification Best shot Bright magic Smile shutter Multi-angle view Presentation Dual Shot Gourmet Scene mode: Adjust photo parameters for a particular environment.
- Using the Camera Mono Sepia Aqua Camcorder Record mode: Select from Normal or Time lapse. White balance Compensate for different lighting environments. Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Image properties Adjust the Sharpness, Hue, Saturation, Brightness, and Contrast. Timer Set the delay before the shutter is activated.
Using the Camera - 45 Photo You may adjust the following: • Resolution: Set the picture resolution. • Set the ISO. • Set a mode as your Favorite shot. • Continuous shutter: Set the maximum number of photos taken in a single burst. • Turn Touch to capture on or off: Takes the photo immediately when you tap the shutter button. Video You may adjust the following: • Turn Video stabiliser on or off. • Set the Resolution. • Set the Audio mode to Normal or Mute.
- Using the Camera 4. Tap the Shutter button to take a picture. Using the Dual Shot feature Dual Shot takes a photo using both cameras simultaneously and superimposes one on the other. This way you can add yourself into family pictures, scenic shots, etc. After selecting Dual Shot, a box appears on the screen displaying the superimposed image. • Tap, hold, and slide the box to reposition it. • Tap and drag the + symbol to rotate and resize the box. • Tap the box to switch cameras.
Using the Camera - 47 The camera app will process the images and save a single extended image to your smartphone’s gallery. Shooting a video 1. Frame your subject and steady your smartphone and zoom in or out as needed. 2. Tap the Camcorder button to start taking a video. The icon will turn red to indicate that recording is in progress. Tap the icon again to stop recording. Supported formats Note To see supported image, video, and audio formats, see Multimedia on page 83.
- Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND USING YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH ACEREXTEND PC system requirements • • • • PC or notebook with Windows 8 / 8.1 installed USB 2.0 / 3.0 port Memory: 1 GB and above Graphics with Microsoft DirectX support Smartphone system requirements • • • • Android device with Android 4.2 or higher Micro USB port Wireless network Memory: 512 MB and above Install PC application software In order to use AcerEXTEND, you will first need to install the software on your computer.
Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 49 4. In Settings > Developer options, USB debugging must be enabled. Tap the empty checkbox and tap OK to allow USB debugging. Note To enable Developer options go to Settings > About phone, and tap Build number until you see "You are now a developer" appear at the bottom of the screen. 5. Open the smartphone's MTP drive (internal storage or SD card) in My Computer and find AcerEXTENDInstaller.exe. Double-click to start the installation.
- Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND If you see the Windows security popup window after double-clicking the installer, click More info and click Run anyway. Note Some antivirus software may prevent this installer from running on your computer. You may copy the installer from the smartphone's internal storage drive onto your computer's desktop and run the installer from there. The AcerEXTEND application software will begin uncompressing and installing onto your computer.
Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 51 you can control all of your smartphone features. Click the button again to hide the toolbar.
- Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND AcerEXTEND wireless connection Note Your Acer smartphone and computer must both be connected to the same wireless network before you can establish an AcerEXTEND wireless connection. There are four ways to establish a wireless connection between your smartphone and your computer: 1. Right-click the AcerEXTEND icon in your computer's system tray and select AcerEXTEND (Wireless). 2.
Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 53 will change to . Click the button to toggle the connection from USB cable to wireless. 4. You may also use Sound Trigger. Sound Trigger must first be enabled on your smartphone. Tap the setup menu in the top righthand corner of the AcerEXTEND panel on your smartphone. Tap the switch ON to Enable Sound Trigger. When your smartphone is close to your computer, a wireless connection will automatically sync your smartphone to the computer.
- Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND disconnect when the smartphone moves away from your computer for a specified period of time. AcerEXTEND functions 1. Bidirectional control: Once an AcerEXTEND connection has been made, your smartphone's screen will be displayed on the computer. You can view and control the smartphone by using your computer's mouse or directly touch your computer's screen if your computer is equipped with a touchscreen panel.
Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 55 • Move the cursor to the location you want to place the text, leftclick and hold, and click Paste. Note You can also copy and paste text from your smartphone to your computer by following the same instructions. You can also use your computer's keyboard's hotkeys to control your smartphone's editor: + (select all); + (copy); and + (paste). This function depends on the capabilities of the smartphone's editor and may not work in all apps.
- Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND AcerEXTEND FAQ Why can't I use my smartphone's onscreen keyboard to enter text with AcerEXTEND? AcerEXTEND may have crashed or did not properly shut down, therefore, causing the AcerEXTEND software keyboard to remain as the default keyboard input method. Follow the steps below to recover your smartphone's onscreen keyboard: 1. Open Settings from the Applications menu. 2. Select Language & input. 3. Choose your input method by tapping Default.
Using your smartphone with AcerEXTEND - 57 Why do I constantly see the AcerEXTEND ON/OFF warning window? You may be encountering this problem because the driver for the smartphone's USB debugging interface was not installed properly. Please connect your USB cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer first and then restart AcerEXTEND. How do I dismiss the AcerEXTEND - Acer smartphone Not Found warning? • Unlock the smartphone.
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode You can enable Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off telephone, wireless and Bluetooth functions and use your smartphone as a handheld device during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your smartphone off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Turning Airplane mode on or off 1.
Advanced settings - 59 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode to switch it ON or OFF. Note When Airplane mode is active, the area. icon will be displayed in the Notification Restarting your smartphone You can restart (reboot) your smartphone if you find apps are not responding. 1. Press and hold the power button until you get the smartphone options menu. 2. Tap Restart.
- Advanced settings Adjusting settings Activating or deactivating connections Open the Apps menu and tap Settings to manage your connection settings. Item SIM management Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data usage Call Settings Description Set a default SIM for particular functions (such as voice calling or messaging), turn the data connection on or off, set roaming preferences and associate contacts with a SIM. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
Advanced settings - 61 Item More... Description Access additional connection settings: Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections so you can safely use this device onboard an aircraft. Default SMS app: Choose which app serves as the default SMS app. Tethering & portable hotspot: Share your smartphone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. VPN: Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks. Mobile networks: Set your options for connecting to mobile networks.
- Advanced settings Internet sharing Tethering via USB If you wish to share your mobile internet connection with a computer, you can connect your smartphone to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your smartphone. 2. Plug the USB sync cable into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Tap Settings > More.. > Tethering & portable hotspot > USB tethering.
Advanced settings - 63 Selecting a network Your smartphone will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This may be a good idea when roaming. Note When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your home service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination. 1. Open the Apps menu and tap Settings > More...
- Advanced settings Sound To adjust your smartphone’s sound settings, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Sound. Item Vibrate Volumes SIM1 ringtone SIM2 ringtone Default notification sound Dial pad touch tones Touch sounds Screen lock sound Vibrate on touch Description Vibrates the device for incoming calls. Adjust the Ringtone, Notifications, and Alarm volumes. Sets your default ringtone for SIM1. Sets your default ringtone for SIM2. Set your smartphone’s default notification sound.
Advanced settings - 65 Display To adjust your smartphone’s display settings, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Display. Item Theme Brightness Auto-rotate screen Sleep Daydream Font size Wireless Display Description Change the Home screen’s theme. Adjust screen brightness. Enable rotation of the screen when device is tilted. Adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off. Controls what happens when the smartphone is docked and/or sleeping. Change the default font size for the UI.
- Advanced settings • • • • Set which days to repeat the alarm. Set a ringtone. Enable or disable vibrate. Give it a label. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by opening the Apps menu and going to Settings > Language & input.
Advanced settings - 67 tap the appropriate account and again under ACCOUNTS tap that account’s email address to access the synchronization settings. To add a new account, tap Add account. Select the type of account and then follow the onscreen instructions. Google Sync In Google, you can set synchronization for Google services. In your Google account’s synchronization settings menu, tap the checkmark next to the item you would like to have sync automatically.
- Advanced settings Tap the back icon to turn the radio off. Applications (apps) Closing an app To close an active app, in the Apps menu tap Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an app You can remove programs installed on your smartphone to free up extra storage memory. 1. In the Apps menu tap Settings > Apps. 2. Swipe over to the Downloaded tab. 3. Find the app in the list and tap on it. 4.
Advanced settings - 69 smartphone is not locked. Press any key or tap the screen to see if the smartphone responds. Important You should only perform a clean boot when all other options have failed to restore your smartphone to an operational state. This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your smartphone and any programs you installed. If your smartphone is responding to screen input, then open Settings from the Apps menu.
- Accessories and tips ACCESSORIES AND TIPS This chapter shows you how to use accessories with your smartphone, as well as provide useful tips for when you are using your smartphone. Using the headset Your smartphone is compatible with headsets with built-in microphone for handsfree use when making calls. To use the headset, plug it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top of the smartphone. When the headset is plugged in, all audio is routed to the headset, and the speakers are turned off.
Accessories and tips - 71 4. When you have finished tap the Menu button and then tap Save. Important Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a smartphone as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so. Inserting a microSD card Your smartphone features a memory expansion slot that accepts a microSD card to expand memory and storage capacity. Please refer to Installing a SIM or microSD card on page 7 for instructions on installing a microSD card.
- Managing your SIM cards MANAGING YOUR SIM CARDS Note This chapter is for models with more than one SIM card. If your smartphone detects a new SIM card, you will be asked to confirm the preferred SIM to use for each action. It indicates the following information: 1. The color used for each SIM card and its network name. • The preferred SIM for outgoing calls. • The preferred SIM for sending messages. • The preferred SIM for mobile data.
Managing your SIM cards - 73 Selecting which SIM to use when making a call If you have set Voice call to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use each time you make call. Enter the number, then tap . A dialog opens; tap the SIM to use and the call will be connected. Selecting which SIM to use when sending a text message If you have set Messaging to Always ask, you will be asked which SIM to use each time you send a text message. Enter the message and recipient information, then tap Send.
- Managing your SIM cards Identifying calls Whenever you receive a call, the caller’s number will be shown using the color defined for the SIM that the call is being received on. You will also be shown the name of the SIM receiving the call. In the call log, the name of the SIM will be shown beneath the number of the call -- whether the call was missed, answered or was an outgoing call -- in the color you defined for that SIM.
Appendix - 75 APPENDIX FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your smartphone, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? Why can’t I view my picture files? Multimedia files Why can’t I view my video files? Why can’t I play my music files? Suggestions If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset.
- Appendix Aspect Google Play Store System information and performance Power RAM / ROM Internal storage Question Suggestions 1. First check that you have a Wi-Fi or data connection (some Wi-Fi "hotspots" require you to log in before accessing the internet) and then try again. 2. If you still cannot connect, try Why can’t I adjusting your date/time settings. connect to the Open the Apps menu and tap Play Store? Settings > Date & time > Automatic date & time set to off. 3.
Appendix - 77 Aspect Question Suggestions After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your Google account username and I forgot my password. Unlock pattern unlock pattern. You must have an active Google account on the smartphone. Alternatively, you restore your smartphone to factory settings. See Restoring to factory settings on page 68. It is normal for the smartphone to heat up when charging.
- Warnings and precautions WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
Warnings and precautions - 79 Operating environment Important For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your smartphone device under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular services. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
- Warnings and precautions • Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it. Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
Warnings and precautions - 81 storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Follow any restrictions.
- Warnings and precautions 3. DO be careful not to drop your smartphone or subject it to any strong impact. Do not place your smartphone in your back pocket. 4. DO NOT expose your smartphone to extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave your smartphone on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or when temperatures are below freezing point. Also, keep it away from heaters and other sources of heat. 5. DO NOT use or store your smartphone in any location that is dusty, damp or wet. 6.
- 83 Specifications Note Specifications may vary depending on region and configuration. Performance • 1.
- Connectivity • • • • • • • Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n LTE Band 1, 3, 7, 20 (Europe and Asia); 2, 4, 7, 17 (Americas) * GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz * WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE GPS * Frequencies depend on model.
- 85 Dimensions Height 143 mm Width 69 mm Thickness 7.
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