Cat® S41 Smartphone User Manual
PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LEGAL NOTICE • Please read this manual and the recommended safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of this device. © 2017 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.
CONTENTS PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 WI-FI® 17 LEGAL NOTICE 3 SMS AND MMS 18 NOTICE 3 BLUETOOTH® 19 NO WARRANTY 3 TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS 20 IMPORT AND EXPORT REGULATIONS 3 LISTENING TO FM RADIO 22 WELCOME TO THE CAT® S41 SMARTPHONE 6 SYNCHRONISING INFORMATION 22 RUGGED CREDENTIALS 6 USING OTHER APPLICATIONS 23 WHAT’S IN THE BOX 7 MANAGING THE DEVICE 25 KEY FUNCTIONS 7 PROTECTING THE DEVICE 27 GETTING STARTED 8 USING NFC 27 INSTALLING
WELCOME TO THE CAT® S41 SMARTPHONE The rugged smartphone with long-lasting battery power that can even charge other devices and accessories with its Battery Share feature. 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® S41 will not let you down.
GETTING STARTED INSTALLING A NANO SIM CARD 1. 2. 3. 4. Place your device on flat surface with the display facing downwards. Then open the side door. Use your fingertip to pull out the SIM tray. Put the Nano SIM card in the SIM tray as indicated on the tray guide with gold pins facing upwards. Insert the SIM tray back into the SIM card slot. NOTE: • Be careful not to use excessive force when connecting the USB cable and be aware of the correct orientation of the plug.
NOTE: • A Wi-Fi or Data connection is required.You can skip set-up and complete it at another time. However, a Google account is required to use some of the Google services on this Android device. POWERING OFF 1. 2. DISPLAY DISPLAY LAYOUT NOTIFICATIONS AND STATUS INFORMATION Press and hold the Power key to open the Phone options menu. Tap Power off. The Status bar appears at the top of every screen.
NOTIFICATION PANEL Your device will launch a notification when you receive new messages, have a missed call, if there is an upcoming event and more. Open the notification panel to view your notifications. OPENING THE NOTIFICATION PANEL 1. 2. 3. When a new notification icon appears on the notification bar, tap the notification bar, then drag it down to open the notification panel. Tap a notification to open it.
MAKING A PHONE CALL ENDING A PHONE CALL During a phone call, tap There are several ways to place a phone call. 1. 2. Either, dial a number into the keypad. Or, select a number from your contacts list, a Web page, or from a document that contains a phone number. NOTE: • When you’re on a phone call, incoming phone calls can either be answered or sent to your voicemail. You can also set up conference calls with several participants. MAKING A PHONE CALL WITH THE KEYPAD 1. 2. From the Home screen, tap .
1. • To import contacts saved in a Google account: Select the personal account and tap Next. Specify where to import the contacts and tap Next. Then select the desired contact(s) and tap OK. 2. • To import contacts from the SIM card: Tap USIM and tap Next. Specify where to import the contacts to and tap Next. Then select the desired contact(s) and tap OK. 3. • To import contacts from the internal storage or memory card: Tap Internal shared storage or SD card.
SMS AND MMS • • • OPENING MESSAGING NOTIFICATIONS: CONFIGURE THE NOTIFICATION SETTINGS. To open the application, do one of the following: • Tap • Tap on the Home screen. > Messaging . CREATING AND SENDING A TEXT MESSAGE You can create a new text message, or open an ongoing message thread. 1. Tap to create a new text or multimedia message. 2. Enter a phone number or a contact name into the Type name or number field. When you type, the SmartDial will attempt to match it with the device’s contacts.
1. 2. Tap the file you want to send. Tap > Bluetooth, and then select a paired device. • • • • DISCONNECTING OR UNPAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE 1. 2. 3. Tap > Settings . In Wireless & Networks, tap Bluetooth. In the connected device option, tap and then tap Forget to confirm the disconnection. TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS You can use your CAT S41 to shoot and share pictures and videos. To open the application, do one of the following: • • Tap Tap on the Home screen. > Camera .
CROPPING A PICTURE IN PHOTOS MANAGING ACCOUNTS 1. 2. • • 3. • Contacts, email, and other information on your device can be synchronised with multiple Google accounts or other accounts, depending on the applications you have installed. For example, adding a personal Google account can ensure that your personal email, contacts, and calendar entries are always available. You can also add a work account so that your work- related emails, contacts and calendar entries are kept separate.
MANAGING THE DEVICE OPENING THE CALENDAR Tap > Calendar to open the application. Tap to display the various view and settings options. To configure your device, tap CREATING AN EVENT 1. 2. • • 3. 4. . SETTING THE DATE AND TIME On any calendar view, tap > Event, to start adding an event. Enter the event title, location, or the contacts. If there is a time frame for your event, tap the beginning and end date.
USING UNDERWATER MODE • • The Cat S41 is a waterproof smartphone, capable of withstanding depths of up to 2 metres for 1 hour. It also works underwater by using its Underwater Mode setting that locks the screen but allows you to capture pictures or images underwater using the volume keys. Open the shortcut menu by sliding down from the top of the screen. Tap the Under Water icon. This mode automatically launches the camera app.
HARDWARE RESET This device has an internal battery and therefore you cannot reset the hardware by simply removing the battery. If you need to reset the hardware, please follow the steps listed below. Please note that you may have to reset the hardware if your device isn’t charging when it’s plugged into a wall socket. Press and hold the Volume up and Power keys until your device powers down. After your device is reset, it will restart automatically.
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. 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.
• 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. Improper use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • Promptly dispose of used devices in accordance with local regulations. • for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have any questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer. • The U.S.
• Changes or modifications not specifically approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the your authority to operate the equipment. 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.
To reduce exposure to RF energy, use a hands-free accessory or other, similar options to keep this device away from your head and body. The device must be carried 5mm from the body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels. Choose the belt clips, holsters, or other similar body-worn accessories which do not contain metallic components to support operation in this manner.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (SS) MANUFACTURER: Name: Address: MANUFACTURER: Bullitt Mobile Limited One Valpy, Valpy Street, Reading, Berkshire, England RGI IAR RADIO EQUIPMENT: Model: Description: Software version: Supplied Accessories and Components: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DS) Name: Address: Bullitt Mobile Limited One Valpy, Valpy Street, Reading, Berkshire, England RGI lAR RADIO EQUIPMENT: S41 Rugged Smart Phone LTE S0201121.
© 2017 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.
