Essential Phone User Manual
Get to Know Your Phone Learn about your phone’s hardware, assembly procedures, and functionality
Front View Notification LED Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front Camera Volume Buttons Power Button Loudspeaker Get to Know Your Phone USB-C SIM Tray Microphone 3
Front Camera ● ● ● ● 8MP resolution. 16:9 aspect ratio. f/2.20 fixed hyperfocal lens. Video is recorded at either 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps, or 720p 120fps. Notification LED ● Pulses for notifications or when charging. Earpiece ● Low audio for use during calls. Proximity and Ambient Light Sensors ● ● ● Turn off the screen and disable touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the user.
Rear View Dual RGB + Mono Camera Flash Volume Buttons Wireless USB Fingerprint Sensor Power Button Get to Know Your Phone 5
Dual RGB + Mono Camera ● Two 13MP sensors that together create high-clarity photos with image fusion technology. 13MP True Monochrome mode (Black & White). f/1.85 lens. Hybrid Auto Focus combining contrast and phase detect methods, with an infrared laser assist. Video is recorded at either 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps, or 720p 120fps. ● ● ● ● Flash ● LED flash for photography or flashlight. Wireless USB ● ● 60GHz, 6 Gbps wireless accessory connector. 2x magnetic accessory power pins.
Home Screen Status Bar App Drawer Button Favorites Tray Overview Icon Back Icon Home Icon Get to Know Your Phone 7
Status Bar ● ● ● The Status Bar is locked in place and is visible in most situations while the screen is on. To the left of the camera cutout, notification icons from apps will appear as they arrive. To the right of the camera cutout, status icons give information about key settings. App Drawer ● The App Drawer button will open up the App Drawer, containing all installed apps on the device.
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Home Screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side of the camera cutout and notification alerts on the left side.
Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification Panel from any Home Screen: In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides easy access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status Bar down to display the Notification Panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. ○ ○ ○ 3. To view additional Quick Settings and customize which Quick Settings are displayed: To open an item, tap it.
Customize Your Home Screen Screens Your device comes with multiple Home Screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, or change the order of screens: App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home Screen. To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer. 1. From a Home Screen, pinch the screen or touch and hold in an empty space. 2. Touch and hold an app in the menu and move it in any direction to create a shortcut.
Folders Widgets Place folders on the Home Screen to organize items. Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home Screen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to specific contacts, internet bookmarks, Gmail and other email accounts, and many others. Create a Folder You can create an app folder on a Home Screen: 1. 2. 3. From a Home Screen, touch and hold an app shortcut until it is able to be moved. Drag and drop it on top of another app shortcut.
Power Up, Power Down, Lock, and Restart Turn Volume Up or Down To power up the Essential Phone, hold down the Power button below the volume control buttons until you see the Essential logo pop up. To increase the volume, press the Volume Up button. To decrease the volume, press the Volume Down button. To turn off: Hold down the Power button. Two menu options will appear. Select “Power Off.” To Restart: Hold down the Power button. Two menu options will appear. Tap “Restart.
Setting Up Your Essential Phone Signing In Later Upon powering up your device for the first time, you will be asked to set up your new Essential Phone. If you skipped the account sign-in process, you’re always free to enter an account later. To do this, follow these steps: Follow the prompts to select a default language, connect to a WiFi network, add accounts, and more. The screen will also ask you to sign in to your account to take advantage of the various Android features on your Essential Phone.
Setting Up Your Voicemail Inserting a SIM Card into the Essential Phone You can set up your Voicemail by doing the following: 1. Locate the SIM tray on the bottom right of the device, to the side of the USB-C port. 1. Open the Phone app. 2. Hold down the “1” key. 2. Locate the provided sim ejector tool in your Essential box and push it into the small hole on the SIM tray. 3. Follow the guide to create a password and record your name and a greeting. 3.
Your Notification Panel Quick Settings The Notification Panel can be pulled down from any screen by swiping your finger down from the top of the Status Bar. You can customize your Quick Settings to suit your needs by pressing the Pencil icon on the top of your screen while Quick Settings are opened. To open a notification, tap the appropriate tile. To clear a notification, swipe the unwanted tile left or right. To wipe out all notifications, press the “Clear All” button on the bottom of the last tile.
Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home Screen. You can create an app folder on a Home Screen to organize items. To create a folder: To add a shortcut: 1. 1. 2. 3. From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer. Touch and hold an app icon until it is able to be moved and drag it in any direction to create a shortcut. Drop the shortcut over the location desired on the Home Screen. 2. 3.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your phone
Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device: Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Split Screen Multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. Apps that support Split Screen display together in a multiwindow view. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. Split Screen is not available for all apps. 1. Open both apps and minimize them to the background by touching the Home icon. 2. From any screen, tap the Overview icon in the bottom right corner. 3.
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps
Using Apps To uninstall an app: The App Drawer displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded including preloaded apps and those you downloaded. 1. Access Apps 2. 3. You can access and launch all applications from the App Drawer: 1. From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer. 2. Tap an app icon to launch it. ○ From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer. Touch and hold the app you want to remove.
Application Settings Manage settings for applications on your phone. 4. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options are displayed: ○ Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. ○ system software not provided by or supported by Google, Essential, or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk. Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
5. Tap the Gear icon for the following options: ○ App permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. ○ Opening links: Allow or deny apps the ability to open outside URLs. ○ Assist & voice input: Choose a default assistant app. ○ Home app: Choose a default home app. ○ Browser app: Choose a default browser app. ○ Phone app: Choose a default phone app. ○ SMS app: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations: 1. Open the Calculator app and enter the first number using the numeric keys. 2. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key and enter the next number. 3. Tap “=” to view the result. 4. Tap “c” to clear the results.
View Calculator History Scientific Calculator You can view and clear your Calculator history: The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions: 1. From the Calculator app, tap the 2. Select “History” icon. To return to the calculator, tap the Back icon. 1. From the Calculator app, rotate the phone into landscape view to reveal the additional functions. Autorotate must be enabled. To clear the calculator history, tap “Clear” in the menu.
Camera and Video Camera Shortcut Open the Camera by using one of the following steps: 1. Quickly press the Power button twice. 2. While the phone is locked, swipe up from the camera icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. Take Pictures Take pictures with your phone’s front or rear camera: Open the Camera app and use the display screen as a viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject.
2. Tap the Shutter button (Double Circle) above the Home icon to take a picture. ○ Pressing and holding the icon will take a burst of pictures. ○ The Volume Up and Volume Down buttons can also be used to take a picture. Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone: 1. Open the Camera app and aim the camera at the subject. Tap the Record icon (circle with red dot in the middle) to record. 2.
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms: 1. Open the Clock app and tap one of the icons at the top to use a feature: ○ Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. ○ Clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the world. The world clock displays time in hundreds of different cities within all 24 time zones around the world. ○ Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event based on a present time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Create an Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set alarms for a single use or to recur on specific days of the week. You can also choose options for how to be notified. 1. Open the Clock app and tap the Alarm icon at the top. 2. Tap the “+” icon at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select the desired time and tap “OK.” ○ After the alarm is created, it will be listed as a one-time event.
Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 99 minutes, and 99 seconds (100 hours, 40 minutes, and 39 seconds). 1. Open the Clock app and tap the Timer icon at the top of the screen. 2. Using the keypad, enter the desired length of time, starting with the two-digit hour followed by the two-digit minutes and two-digit seconds. 3. Tap the Play icon at the bottom of the screen to start the timer. 4. While the timer is running, the following options are available: 5.
Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. Open the Clock app and tap the Stopwatch icon at the top of the screen. 2. Tap the Play button to begin timing. 3. While the stopwatch is running, the following options are available: ○ Lap: Keep track of lap times. ○ Pause: Pause the stopwatch. ○ Play: Resume the stopwatch when the stopwatch is paused. ○ Reset: Reset the stopwatch when the stopwatch is paused.
Settings The Settings menu controls settings for all elements within the Clock app. 1. Open the Clock app and tap the Menu icon ( ) in the top right corner of the screen. Select “Settings” from the list. 2. Clock settings: 3. ○ Style: Digital or Analog. ○ Display time with seconds: Yes or no toggle. ○ Change date & time: Quick link to System Settings > Date & time. Alarm settings: ○ Silence after: Select amount of time before alarm stops sounding.
4. 5. Timer Settings: ○ Timer sound: Select a sound for the timer to make when it expires. ○ Gradually increase volume: Select the amount of time the alarm will take to reach full volume. ○ Timer vibrate: Toggle on or off vibration with sound. Screen saver: ○ Style: Digital or Analog. ○ Night mode: Very dim display of screen saver checkbox.
Contacts Store and manage contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. Note: The Contacts app is different from the “Contacts” tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts in your phone and accounts, the available options and functions are different. Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. Open the Contacts app and tap the “+” icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. 2.
Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field to change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information. 1. Open the Contacts app and tap a contact to select it. 2. Tap the Pencil icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. 3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information. 4. Tap “SAVE” in the upper right corner of the screen to save the changes. Tap the “X” in the upper left corner of the screen to cancel.
Merge or Unlink Contacts When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. The Contacts app lets you merge multiple entries into a single contact. To merge contacts: 1. 2. 3. Open the Contacts app and press and hold a single contact until a checkmark appears to the left of it. Tap one or more additional contacts until all contacts you wish to merge into one are selected. Tap the icon in the top right corner of the screen and select “Merge.
Phone Use the Dialer 1. Open the Phone app and tap the Dialpad icon at the bottom right of the screen. 2. Enter a phone number on the keypad and tap the Call icon (a phone) at the bottom of the screen to place a call. Use the Contact List 1. Open the Phone app and tap the Contact List icon (two people) at the top right corner of the screen. 2. Tap the desired contact and tap the phone number to place a call. Use the Call Log All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the call log.
Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed if it is stored in the contacts list. To answer a call: 1. On the incoming call screen, swipe up from the Call icon to answer the call. 2. If an app is in use, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. Decline a Call On the incoming call screen, swipe down from the Call icon to reject the call and send it to voicemail.
While on a Call Call Log Adjust the Call Volume The numbers of the calls that have been dialed, received, or missed are stored in the call log. Press the Volume buttons to increase or decrease the volume. 1. Open the Phone app and tap the Recents icon at the top center of the screen. 2. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in the contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
Block a Number 1. Open the Phone app, enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America), and tap the Call icon. By adding a caller to your block list, future calls from this number will be sent directly to voicemail and messages will not be received. 2. Complete the call. During this type of call, most in-call features are active. 1. Open the Phone app and tap the Recents icon at the top center of the screen. 2. Tap the caller that is to be added to the block list. 3.
Optional Calling Services Place a Multiparty Call If supported by your service plan, calls can be made while another call is in progress. 1. From an active call, tap “Add call.” 2. Dial the new number and tap the Call icon. 3. When the call is answered, tap the number on hold to switch between the two calls. 4. Tap “Merge” to hear both callers at once (multiconferencing). Phone Settings 1. Open the Phone app and tap the corner of the screen. 2. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
Messages Learn how to send and receive messages using the Messages app. Types of Messages The Messages app provides the following message types: ● Text messages (SMS) ● Multimedia messages (MMS) Short Message Service (SMS) includes sending and receiving text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you must have a subscription with a service provider’s message service.
Create and Send Messages How to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. Open the Messages app and select the “+” icon at the bottom right of the screen. 2. In the “To” field, type the name of a contact or enter the phone number of the desired recipient. ○ Additional recipients may be added at any time before the message is sent. 3. Tap the “Type an SMS message” field to enter a message. 4. Tap the “+” next to the message field to add images, audio, and more to the message. 5.
Emergency Alerts To disable imminent and AMBER alerts: This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS), also known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more information, contact your wireless provider. 1. Open the Settings app and select “Sound” from the menu. 2. Select “Emergency broadcasts.” Emergency alerts allow customers to receive geographically targeted messages.
Settings Configure your Essential Phone’s various features, from adding accounts to moving around apps
Menu Open Settings Here are a couple of ways to access Settings: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer. Scroll down to the Settings app and tap it to open. Or: ● Drag down the Status Bar to display the Notification Panel and tap the Settings icon. Search for Settings If you need to pull up a specific setting on your phone, you can search for it in the Settings menu by pressing the Search icon on the upper right corner and typing in the term you are looking for.
Connecting to Wi-Fi Manually Wi-Fi You can connect to a wireless network manually by doing the following: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term that refers to certain types of wireless local area networks. To connect to these sort of networks, access to a wireless access point is required. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network To locate and connect to an available network: ● ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app.
Advanced Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct: There are many ways you can customize your Wi-Fi experience. Read on to learn more: This feature allows users to connect with other devices directly through Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network. ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Tap “Wi-Fi” and switch the toggle to “on.
Bluetooth To pair devices: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Select “Bluetooth,” switch the toggle to “on,” and select the device you would like to connect to from the list of available devices. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a type of software that allows for wireless, short-range communication between other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headsets, printers, and computers. Bluetooth can reach a range of up to 30 feet.
Bluetooth/Data Usage Disconnecting from Bluetooth: To disconnect Bluetooth service: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Tap “Bluetooth” and switch the toggle to “off.” Unpair Bluetooth Devices: If you no longer intend to connect a Bluetooth device to your Essential Phone, please do the following: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app.
Data Saver Customize Data Saver You can set which apps on your Essential Phone are allowed run in the background while Data Saver is on. To do this: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Select “Data usage” and tap “Data saver.” ● Switch the toggle to “on” and select “Unrestricted data access.” ● Use the toggles to enable or disable data access for your apps of choice.
Reviewing Data Usage by Apps Additional Data Options You can keep an eye on how much data each app uses by doing the following: Here are other options that will help optimize the data usage on your Essential Phone. To access them: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Select “Data Usage” and tap “Cellular Data Usage.” ● Tap the app you would like to review.
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features such as phone calls, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. While in Airplane Mode, you are able to use applications that do not require an online connection to function. Turning Airplane Mode On/Off: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Tap “More” under “Data Usage” and switch the Airplane Mode toggle on or off.
Emergency Information This feature allows you to select certain contacts that can be reached in the event of an emergency. This information and more can be added by doing the following: ● Organ Donor Status ● Medical Notes You can choose which contacts can be reached in the event of an emergency by doing the following: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app.
Files To pull up any files that you may have on your Essential phone: ● ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Downloads app. Tap the icon in the top left corner to pull up different categories of files on your device. Categories include: ● Recent Files (This will only appear if a file has been viewed recently.) ● Images ● Audio ● Videos ● Downloads ● Drive (Files stored in your Google Drive.
Tap and Pay Bluetooth Tethering You can choose which payment app you would like to use for all purchases made through your Essential Phone device. To set this up: You can share your Essential Phone’s internet connection with another device via Bluetooth. This is different from a mobile hotspot, as the device shares the Wi-Fi connection from a different network. To turn on Bluetooth tethering: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app.
USB Tethering Similar to Bluetooth tethering, USB tethering also allows you to share your internet connection with another device. To enable this feature, connect your Essential Phone to another device with the supplied USB cable and complete the following steps: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Press “More” under “Data Usage” and then tap “Tethering & Portable Hotspot.” ● Switch USB Tethering toggle to “on.
Mobile Hotspot Connecting a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot To connect another device to your Essential Phone’s mobile hotspot: Your Essential Phone can double as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Note: your data plan must have hotspot capability. Contact your mobile carrier for more information. ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. To turn your hotspot on: ● Tap “More” under “Data Usage” and then tap “Tethering & Portable Hotspot.
Change the Mobile Hotspot Password To change your hotspot’s password: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Tap “More” under “Data Usage” and then tap “Tethering & Portable Hotspot.” ● Select “Set up Wi-Fi hotspot”; change your password and tap “Save.” Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings ● Tap “More” under “Data Usage” and then tap “Tethering & Portable Hotspot.” ● Tap “Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
Mobile Networks/Location Review different aspects of your Essential Phone’s access to networks and mobile data: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Tap “More” under “Data Usage” and then tap “Cellular Networks.” Location: Some apps, such as Google Maps, require location services to fully function.
Location To increase your device location’s accuracy tap “More Options” and enable one or both of the following: Location Services: Google Location History collects and uses your most recent location data to improve your experience with applicable apps such as Google Maps. This information can be seen by doing the following: ● Wi-Fi Scanning: Allows apps to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks, even when Wi-Fi is disabled.
Do Not Disturb Options: To customize Do Not Disturb: Do Not Disturb blocks all incoming alerts and notifications. The options described below allow you to customize this mode to suit your needs. ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Select “Sound” and tap “Do Not Disturb.” To turn Do Not Disturb on: ● Repeatedly press the Volume Down button until the Do Not Disturb icon appears.
Languages Language and Input: You can change your device’s language settings by doing the following: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Tap “Languages & Input” and then tap “Languages.” ● Tap “Add a Language” and choose your preferred language from the available options. You can drag and drop your selections in the order you would like your device to prioritize them.
Accessibility You can customize your device using accessibility settings and apps by doing the following: ● From a Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom to open the App Drawer and open the Settings app. ● Scroll down and tap “Accessibility.” Accessibility options Make your screen easier to see Your device has several settings to make your screen easier to see. Display size and font size: To change the size of items on your screen, adjust the display size or font size.
Essential Usage and Diagnostics With this option enabled, you can help improve user experience and troubleshoot issues by allowing Essential to collect performance and log information, such as error logs, power status, app battery usage, system diagnostic logs, and reasons for reboots and network errors. For example, we may consider your app usage when analyzing your battery life or improving battery life for all users.
User Manual and Safety Guidelines
Basic Safety Please follow these suggestions and safeguards to decrease the chance of damage to your product, accessories, or any connected devices and to lessen the risk of harm or injury, such as from fire, burns, or electric shock: ● Use the product for its intended purposes only. ● Do not open or take apart your product, adapter, or accessories. ● Do not crush, perforate, drop, throw, or try to deform your product, adapter, or accessories.
Basic Usage When using, storing, or cleaning your product: ● Do not use or store the product or adapter in very cold or hot environments. ● Do not place the product near credit cards or key cards with a magnetic stripe. ● Unplug the product and adapter before cleaning, during electrical storms, or when unused for extended periods of time. ● Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to clean the product and accessories. ● Do not use any cleaning products to clean the product or accessories.
Emergency Calls To operate, this product relies on radio signals provided by your wireless service provider, and Essential cannot guarantee the quality, coverage, or reliability of your wireless service provider. Never rely solely on any wireless device for emergency communications.
Power Adapter and Accessories Safety This product comes with a certified AC adapter. Do not use adapters or accessories that haven't been approved by Essential for use with this product. When unplugging the power adapter from a power outlet, pull on the adapter, not on the cable.
Battery Safety and Disposal This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery. Removal or use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of leakage, fire, or explosion. If the battery leaks, do not allow the fluid to touch eyes, skin, or clothing. If the fluid comes in contact with eyes, do not rub them. Immediately rinse with clean water and seek medical advice. Keep away from fire, as there is a risk of explosion.
Battery Safety and Disposal (cont.) European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disclosure This symbol on the product, batteries, accessories, or packaging and materials means that this product and any batteries it contains must not be disposed of with your household waste.
Hearing Protection Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) can cause hearing loss. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Health and Medical This product is not designed or intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Talk with your physician before using the product if you have any medical condition that could be affected by the product, such as seizures, blackouts, eye strain, or headaches.
Child Safety Your product contains or comes with small parts and parts with sharp edges that may cause injury or create a choking hazard. To avoid injury or damage, do not leave your product or accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with them. Consult your physician if small parts are ingested.
Environmental Precaution Heat or direct sunlight may damage your product, overheat the battery, or create a risk of fire or explosion. Do not leave your product inside a vehicle or in places where it may get very hot.
Pacemaker and Implantable Medical Device Precautions This product emits electromagnetic fields and uses LTE, GSM, WCDMA, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi technology to transmit data, which can interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, take the following precautions: ● Keep the product and charger more than 16 cm (6 in) from the surface of the skin near your pacemaker or other implanted device.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) The product has been tested and rated under the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) C63.19 hearing-aid compatibility standards, which contain two types of ratings: ● M: For reduced radio-frequency interference for acoustic coupling hearing aids ● T: For inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode This product is rated M4/T3. These ratings are on a scale from one to four, where four is the most compatible.
Regulatory Information To access product certification information, on your product, go to Settings > About Phone > Regulatory labels. United States This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission’s Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SAR Compliance (FCC and ISED) This device has been tested and found to meet applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy. The SAR limit is 1.6 watts per kilogram in countries that set the limit averaged over 1 gram of tissue and 2.0 watts per kilogram in countries that set the limit averaged over 10 grams of tissue.
Class 1 Laser Product This product is a Class 1 laser device, which complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. To avoid radiation exposure, do not tamper with, open, or use this device other than as recommended. Laser module: Made in China. STS Microelectronics Co., 16 Tao Hua Rd. Futian Free Trade Zone, 518038 Shenzhen, China.
California Notice WARNING: This product or its packaging can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Canada Industry Canada statement. This device complies with RSSs of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNRs d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
European Union Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Essential Products, Inc. declares that the radio equipment in this A11 smartphone device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.essential.
European Union Safety Supported Frequency Bands Tx Output power GSM 900 33.5 dBm GSM 1800 30 dBm WCDMA B1 25 dBm WCDMA B8 25 dBm LTE B1 24.5 dBm LTE B3 24.5 dBm LTE B7 25 dBm LTE B8 25 dBm LTE B20 25 dBm LTE B28 25 dBm LTE B38 25 dBm LTE B40 25 dBm LTE B42 24.5 dBm BT 2.4GHz 9 dBm 802.11 b/g/n (WLAN 2.4GHz_SISO) 15.5 dBm 802.11 b/g/n (WLAN 2.4GHz_MIMO) 18.5 dBm 802.11 a/ac (WLAN 5GHz_SISO) 11.5 dBm 802.11 a/ac (WLAN 5GHz_MIMO) 14.5 dBm NFC -9.
European Union France Radiofrequency exposure. This device has been tested and found to meet applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure. The SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) of mobile phones quantifies the maximum exposure level of the user to electromagnetic waves, for use at the ear. The French regulations require that the SAR does not exceed 2 W / kg. It is recommended to use the product with a hands-free kit.
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Limited Warranty EP warrants that a new Product (including accessories packaged with it) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in accordance with EP’s manual and user documentation for one (1) year from the date of purchase by You.
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