Cat® S61 Smartphone User Manual 1
PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 • Please read this manual and the recommended safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of this device. • Despite its rugged nature; avoid hitting, throwing, crushing, puncturing or bending the device. • Do not switch on the device in a circumstance when it is prohibited to use devices, or when it may cause interference or danger. • Never use your device while driving.
LEGAL NOTICE © 2018 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Bullitt Mobile Ltd is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE CAT® S61 SMARTPHONE 6 RUGGED CREDENTIALS 6 WHAT’S IN THE BOX 7 KEY FUNCTIONS 7 GETTING STARTED 8 INSTALLING A NANO SIM AND MEMORY CARD 8 CHARGING THE BATTERY 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE USE OF BATTERY 9 POWERING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF 9 TOUCHSCREEN 10 HOME SCREEN 10 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN 10 DISPLAY 10 NOTIFICATION PANEL 12
USING GOOGLE PLAY STORE 30 SYNCHRONISING INFORMATION 31 MANAGING YOUR ACCOUNTS 31 CUSTOMISING YOUR ACCOUNT SYNCHRONISATION 31 USING OTHER APPS 32 MANAGING THE DEVICE 33 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 33 PERSONALISING THE DISPLAY 33 CONFIGURING THE PROGRAMMABLE KEY 33 SETTING YOUR RINGTONE 34 SETTING PHONE SERVICES 34 USING NFC 35 PROTECTING THE DEVICE 35 ACTIVATING WATERPROOF/D
WELCOME TO THE CAT® S61 SMARTPHONE The truly rugged S61 smartphone is designed for the outdoors, with features to cope with the most challenging environments. It’s built to handle the extreme conditions you face every day at work and play. Drop it, dunk it, or forget to charge it - the Cat S61 won’t let you down. Drop-proof onto concrete from an impressive height of 1.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX • • • • Device Quick start guide USB power cable and charging power adapter Factory-fitted screen protector (already on device) 1 10 2 11 9 12 18 8 17 7 16 15 6 5 4 3 13 1. HEADSET JACK 2. EARPIECE 3. RECENT APPS BUTTON 4. HOME BUTTON 5. MICROPHONE 6. BACK BUTTON 7. PROGRAMMABLE KEY 8. SIM/SD DOOR 9. FRONT CAMERA 10. REAR CAMERA 11. THERMAL CAMERA 12. FLASH 13. USB PORT 14. SPEAKER 15. LASER WINDOW 16. AIR QUALITY SENSOR 17. VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS 18.
GETTING STARTED INSTALLING A NANO SIM AND MEMORY CARD 1. 2. 3. 4. Place your device on a flat surface with the display facing downwards. Use your fingertip to pull out the SIM/SD door. Place the Nano SIM onto the SIM tray with the gold pins facing upwards. Carefully insert the SIM tray back into the SIM card slot. NOTE: • The SIM tray is attached to the side door. • Push the SIM/SD door back in until it is fixed securely. Some devices take two SIM cards.
Be careful not to use excessive force when plugging the USB cable. Any damage caused by attempting to insert the connector incorrectly is not covered by the warranty. 3. Connect the USB to the charging power adapter and plug into an AC mains socket. 4. When charging is complete remove the USB cable from the device, before unplugging the power adapter from the mains socket. Close the USB port cover on the device.
TOUCHSCREEN TOUCHSCREEN ACTIONS • Tap: Use your fingertip to select an item, confirm a selection or start an app on the screen. • Tap and hold: Tap an item with your fingertip and continue to press until the screen responds (e.g. to open the options menu for the active screen, tap the screen and hold until the menu appears). • Swipe: Move your finger across the screen either vertically or horizontally (e.g. swipe left or right to switch between pictures).
NOTIFICATIONS ICONS 4G Connected to 4G mobile network No signal LTE Connected to LTE mobile network Vibrate mode 3G Connected to 3G mobile network Location service is being used G Connected to GPRS mobile network Battery is full E Connected to EDGE mobile network Battery is charging H Connected to HSDPA mobile network FM radio is turned on H+ Connected to HSPA+ mobile network Airplane mode R Roaming Connected to a Wi-Fi network Mobile network signal strength Connected to a Bluetooth
NOTIFICATION PANEL You will get a notification when you receive a new message, miss a call, or have an upcoming event. Open the notification panel to see alarms, wireless network operators or to view a message, reminder or event notification. OPENING THE NOTIFICATION PANEL 1. 2. When a new icon appears, tap the notification bar and then drag down to open the notification panel. Tap a notification to open the related app. CLOSING THE NOTIFICATION PANEL 1. 2.
FOLDERS CREATING A FOLDER You can group certain apps on your Home Screen by dragging an icon or shortcut and releasing it on top of another. This will create a new folder that you can add to as you choose. RENAMING A FOLDER 1. 2. 3. Tap a folder to open it. Enter a new folder name in the title bar. Press the Back button. WALLPAPERS CHANGING YOUR WALLPAPER 1. 1. 2. 3. Tap and hold the Home Screen. Tap Wallpapers. Scroll through the available options.
MAKING A PHONE CALL There is more than one way to place a call. 1. 2. 3. Dial a number into the keypad. Select a number from your contacts list. Select a number from a web page or document that contains a phone number. NOTE: • When you’re on a call, you can either answer incoming calls or send them to your voicemail. You can also set up conference calls with several participants. • When you’re on a call, press the Home button to return to the Home Screen and use other functions.
OTHER OPERATIONS DURING A CALL SWITCHING BETWEEN CALLS If you receive a new call during a current call, you can switch between them. 1. 2. When both calls are in progress, tap . Your current call will be placed on hold and you will be connected to the other call. CONTACTS The Contacts app lets you save and manage information about your contacts. OPENING THE CONTACTS APP When you set up the device, Contacts will display a message outlining how to start adding contacts.
SEARCHING FOR A CONTACT 1. 2. In the contacts list, tap to search for a contact. Enter the name of the contact for which you are searching. As you type, contacts with matching names appear below the search box. EDITING A CONTACT You can always make changes to the information you have stored for a contact. 1. 2. 3. In the contacts list, tap the contact you want to edit. Tap . Make the desired changes to the contact information, then tap SAVE. To cancel any changes press the Back button.
3. 4. Choose a Wi-Fi network to connect to from the list. If you select an open network, the device will connect automatically. If you select a network that is secured, you must enter a password and tap Connect. NOTE: • You will not have to re-enter the password for a secured network if you have connected to it before, unless the device has been reset to its default settings, or if the Wi-Fi password has been changed. • Obstacles blocking the Wi-Fi signal will reduce its strength.
Notifications • Importance: Set an importance level to your SMS notifications. • Sound: Set a ringtone for new messages. • Vibrate: Slide the switch to the right to make the device vibrate for new messages. • On the lock screen: Choose which notifications pop up on the screen. • Show notification dot: Choose whether to see a notification dot next to the app. • Override ‘Do not disturb’: This will switch on notifications when the phone is set to Do not disturb and set to Priority only.
TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS You can use your Cat S61 to shoot and share pictures and videos. OPENING YOUR CAMERA To open the camera app, do one of the following: • • Tap Tap on the Home Screen. > Camera . Press the Back or Home button to close the camera. TAKING A PHOTO 1. • Tap > Camera . By default, the app opens in Camera mode. If not, tap the icon in the bottom right of the screen. NOTE: • To switch between front and rear camera, tap or press and hold the Volume down key. 2.
NOTE: • To switch between front and rear camera, tap or tap and hold the Volume down key. 3. Tap to start recording. 4. • • • • While recording, do one of the following: Pinch to zoom in/out on the subject. Tap to pause the recording. To resume, tap . Tap to turn the microphone off. To turn it back on, tap Tap the screen to take a photo. 5. Tap . to stop shooting. VIEWING YOUR VIDEOS To view a video after recording, tap the thumbnail of the latest recorded video next to .
CROPPING A PICTURE IN PHOTOS 1. 2. • • 3. • When viewing a picture, tap . Tap and use the cropping tool to select the portion of the picture to crop. Drag from the inside of the cropping tool to move it. Drag an edge or a corner of the cropping tool to resize the image. Tap DONE > SAVE to save the cropped picture. To discard the changes, press the Back button twice and tap DISCARD.
VIEWING YOUR RECORDED PHOTOS OR VIDEOS Open the latest captured photo or video by tapping the thumbnail image in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tap to switch to the Library view. Swipe left/right to view the previous/next file. Tap to play a video. Tap to edit a photo. Then tap to change the Spot Meter mode; tap to choose between Infrared with MSX and Visual video, or tap to change colour palette. When complete, tap to save changes.
3. 4. Aim the red laser at the back of the device at the surface you wish to measure. Wait for the app to detect the location of the laser dot, indicated by the green square, or tap the location of the laser dot on the screen. NOTE: Do not aim laser on a shiny, very bright or transparent target, such as a light-source, glossy metal, glass, etc. otherwise it may cause an inaccurate measurement. • • To adjust the measurement related settings, tap .
ADDING ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS: • • You can add lines, triangular or square area measurements within an image. This can be done immediately after the image is captured, or with an image saved in the Measure gallery. NOTE: Additional measurements can only be accurately added to parts of an image that show objects that are the same distance away as the surface on which the laser dot is shown.
• • Enable Auto save in the Settings menu. Each measurement you take will be found in the Re-measure Gallery. Enable a grid in the Settings menu to help with holding your device level. CALIBRATION Maintain the accuracy of your measurements by regularly re-calibrating laser/camera alignment. • • • • • • Measure the height of a surface using a tape measure. Place your device on the surface with the camera and laser pointing over the edge. Tap Calibrate in the Settings menu.
• • • Swipe left to view more information. Tap > Settings to change the alert settings. Tap > About to learn more about VOCs. The ppb value inside the circle on the app’s home screen shows the VOC content of the surrounding air. The colour of the circle indicates the level of VOCs at a glance. Tap the to learn what each air quality level means. information icon in the top right hand of the screen Swipe left to see the VOC level plotted on a graph.
Swipe left again to see pie charts for the 7-day history (individual days) and a 7-day average. SETTING ALERTS In the Settings menu, you can set your device to alert you when it detects POOR and/or UNHEALTHY air quality. The notification will automatically dismiss when the device moves into an area of improved air quality. TURNING THE ‘AIR’ SENSOR ON / OFF You can turn the Air sensor on or off in the Settings menu within the app.
ENJOYING MUSIC Music files can be transferred from a PC onto your Cat S61 so you can listen to music wherever you are. COPYING MUSIC TO YOUR DEVICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect your device to a computer with the USB power cable. On the PC, navigate to the USB drive and open it. Create a folder in the root directory of your device, (for example, Music). Copy your music from the PC to the new folder.
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: • • • • • • To manually tune a frequency, tap or . To scan the radio stations automatically, tap > Scan, and select your preferred topic from the list. To view all the available channels, tap > All Channels. To add the current radio station to your favourites list, tap and hold . To mute the FM Radio, tap . To turn off the radio, tap , and press the Back button to exit the app.
3. • • 4. Do one of the following: To Reply or Reply all, enter your message. To Forward, add recipients and add any additional text. Tap . SEARCHING EMAIL 1. 2. On the Inbox screen, tap . Enter search keywords in the box, tap . CUSTOMISING YOUR GMAIL SETTINGS 3. 4. 5. On the Gmail home screen, tap > Settings. Choose General settings, or an email account. Tap an option and change the necessary settings. USING GOOGLE PLAY STORE Download and install apps and games from the Play Store onto your device.
SYNCHRONISING INFORMATION Some apps (for example, Gmail) on your Cat S61 provide access to the same information that you can add, view and edit on your PC. If you add, change or delete information in any of these apps on the PC, the updated information will also appear on your device. This is made possible through over-the-air data synchronisation. The process occurs in the background and does not interfere with your device.
3. • • Enable the items you want to sync by: Sliding the respective data switch to the right . To disable automatic sync, slide the respective data switch to the left . USING OTHER APPS USING THE CALENDAR Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings and appointments. Depending on your synchronisation settings, the calendar on the device stays in synchronisation with the calendar on the web. OPENING THE CALENDAR Tap > Calendar to open the app.
CALCULATOR The Cat S61 is equipped with a calculator that has both a standard and advanced mode. OPENING THE CALCULATOR 1. 2. Tap > Calculator to open the app. Swipe left or rotate the device to horizontal to access the Advanced calculator mode. MANAGING THE DEVICE To configure your device, tap > Settings . SETTING THE DATE AND TIME When you first turn on your device, there is an option to update the time and date automatically, using the time provided by your network.
ADJUSTING THE TIME BEFORE THE SCREEN TURNS OFF If your device is idle for a period, the screen will turn off to save battery power. To set a longer or shorter idle time: 1. 2. On the Settings screen, tap Display > Advanced > Sleep. Select the duration you want the screen to be illuminated for before it turns off. SETTING YOUR RINGTONE TURNING ON SILENT MODE • • Press and hold the Volume down key until appears on the screen. All sounds except media and alarms will be silenced.
USING NFC NFC allows the exchange of data between two NFC-enabled devices, when both devices are either touching or no more than a few centimetres apart. ACTIVATING THE NFC FUNCTION 1. 2. 3. On the Settings screen, tap Connected devices. Slide the NFC switch to the right . The Android™ Beam function will also be enabled automatically. BEAMING CONTENT VIA NFC 1. 2. 3. Enable the NFC and Android Beam functions.
PROTECTING THE DEVICE WITH A SCREEN LOCK To keep the data on your Cat S61 more secure you can use a screen lock method. 1. 2. • • • • 3. On the Settings screen, tap Security & location > Screen lock. Select the one of the available options. Swipe: Swipe the lock icon up to unlock the screen. Pattern: Trace the correct unlock pattern to unlock the screen. PIN: Enter a PIN number to unlock the screen. Password: Enter a password to unlock the screen.
RESTORING FACTORY DATA If you restore the factory data, your device will reset to the settings that were configured at the factory. All of your personal data from the internal device storage, including account information, the system and application settings, and any downloaded applications will be erased. Resetting your device does not erase any system software updates that have been downloaded or any files on a microSD card, such as music or photos. 1. 2.
APPENDIX WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS This section contains important information relating to the operating instructions for this device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using the device. WATERPROOF CASING USB and Headset jack covers must be securely in place, to ensure the device is waterproof. ELECTRONIC DEVICE Power off this device if you’re in a situation where using the device is prohibited.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT • Do not use or charge this device in dusty, damp, and dirty places or places with magnetic fields. Otherwise, it may result in a malfunction of the circuit. • The device complies with the RF specifications when the device is used near your ear or at a distance of 1.0 cm from your body. Ensure that the device accessories such as a device case and a device holster are not composed of metal components. Keep the device 1.
• Do not dispose of this device in fire as it may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged. • Do not, modify or remanufacture the device; attempt to insert foreign objects into the device; immerse or expose the device to water or other liquids; expose the device to fire, explosion or other hazards. • Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect damage, take it to a qualified service centre for inspection.
However, there may be newer wireless technologies used in the device that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features on your device thoroughly and in different locations whilst using a hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if there is any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the device manufacturer for information on hearing aid compatibility.
INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. the device may not cause interference, and 2. the device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1.
• For body worn operation, your device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and positions the handset a minimum of 1 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. • The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. The highest reported SAR values under the FCC regulatory for the phone are listed below: Head SAR: 1.17 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.84 W/kg, Wireless Router SAR: 1.
For more detailed information about the recycling of the device or batteries, contact your local city office, the household waste disposal service, or the retail store where you purchased this device. The disposal of the device is subject to the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive of the European Union.
S61 SPECIFICATION ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Operating System Android 8.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER: Name: Bullitt Mobile Limited Address: One Valpy, Valpy Street, Reading, Berkshire, England RGI IAR RADIO EQUIPMENT: Model: S61 Object of the Declaration: Rugged Smart Phone Software Version: LTE_D0201121.
© 2018 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow”, the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Bullitt Mobile Ltd is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc.
