Binatone Electronics BLINKBUDDY User Manual

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User’s Guide

BLINK Buddy

VIDEO BABY MONITOR

WARNING!

Use only the power adapter and battery pack provided

Before operating this set, please read these

instructions carefully.

in the box.

Welcome...

to your Video Baby Monitor!

Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.

For product-related questions, please call:

US 1-866-779-1632

Multifunctional Device

• 3.2" Diagonal Capacitive Touch Screen

• Resolution: 400 x 240 Pixels

• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Connectivity

• Auto Screen Rotation with G-sensor

• Take Photos and Record Videos

• View Photos and Videos

This User's Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your Buddy Video Baby Monitor.

Before you make your first call or use the Internet, you will need to set up your device. Follow the simple instructions in 'Getting Started' on the next few pages.

IMPORTANT

Got everything?

• Parent Handset Unit

Docking Base Station (only for charging and speakers are NOT included into the base)

•

• Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Handset

• Parent Unit Back Cover

• Power Adapter for the Docking Station

• User's Guide

• Quick Start Guide

1. Safety Instructions ........................................................ 1

2. Getting to know your Buddy ........................................ 2

2.1 Overview of the Parent Unit ................................. 2

2.2 Parent Unit LCD Display ...................................... 3

2.3 Parent Unit Notifications Panel ............................. 3

2.4 Parent Unit Range ................................................ 3

2.5 Parent Unit Signal Strength .................................. 4

2.6 Parent Unit Home Screen .................................... 4

2.7 Parent Unit Extended Home Screen .................... 4

2.8 Wake Up the Parent Unit ...................................... 4

2.9 Lock the Screen of Your Parent Unit .................... 4

2.10 Parent Unit Screen Rotation ................................. 4

2.11 Recalibrate the Touch Screen .............................. 5

2.12 Overview of the Docking Station .......................... 5

3. Setting Up ...................................................................... 6

3.1 Connecting the Buddy Parent Unit Docking Station

3.2 Installing and Charging the Parent Unit Battery

Pack ...................................................................... 6

.............................................................................. 6

3.3 Insert and Mount the Memory Card ...................... 8

3.4 Unmount and Remove the Memory Card ............ 8

3.5 Switch On Your Ruddy Parent Unit ...................... 8

3.6 Switch Off Your Buddy Parent Unit ....................... 8

4. Using the Touchscreen ................................................. 9

5. Using the On-screen Keyboard .................................. 10

5.1 Enter Text and Numbers ..................................... 10

5.2 Switch Between Input Modes ............................. 10

5.3 Change the Display Language ........................... 10

5.4 Modify Keyboard Settings .................................. 10

5.5 Add Words to User Dictionary ............................ 10

5.6 Accept or Reject Dictionary Suggestions ........... 10

5.7 Edit Text .............................................................. 11

6. Baby Monitor Setup .................................................... 11

7. Personalising Your Buddy Parent Unit ..................... 13

7.1 Display Settings ................................................ 13

7.2 Sound Settings ................................................... 14

8. Connect Your Buddy Parent Unit to a Wi-Fi

....................................................................................... 16

8.1 Select Wi-Fi Sleep Policy .................................. 17

8.2 Check the MAC Address of Your Buddy Parent Unit

Network

............................................................................ 17

8.3 Configure Static IP Settings ............................... 17

9. Using the Web Browser .............................................. 18

9.1 Open a Browser ................................................. 18

9.2 Set the Home Page ............................................ 18

9.3 Open a Web Page .............................................. 18

9.4 Automatic Screen Rotation ................................. 18

9.5 Display a Web Page in Landscape Only ............ 18

9.6 Zoom In and Out of a Web page ........................ 18

9.7 Open a New Browser Window ........................... 18

9.8 Finding Text Within a Webpage .......................... 19

9.9 Selecting Links in Webpages ............................. 19

9.10 Downloading Web Applications .......................... 19

9.11 View Your Downloads ......................................... 19

9.12 Manage Bookmarks ........................................... 19

9.13 Customise Browser Options ............................... 20

10. Email ............................................................................. 20

10.1 Open an Email .................................................... 20

10.2 Set Up the First Email Account ........................... 20

10.3 Set Up Another Email Account ........................... 21

10.4 Combined Inbox ................................................. 21

10.5 Account Settings ................................................. 21

10.6 Compose and Send Email Messages .................22

10.7 Read Messages ................................................. 22

10.8 Open an Attached File ........................................ 22

10.9 Check for New Messages .................................. 22

10.10 Reply to an Email Message ................................ 22

10.11 Delete an Email Message .................................. 23

10.12 Forward an Email Message ............................... 23

10.13 Mark Message as Unread .................................. 23

10.14 Delete an Email Account .................................... 23

11. Take Photos and Record Videos ............................... 24

11.1 Open Camera ..................................................... 24

11.2 Switch Between Camera and Camcorder Mode

11.3 Take Picture ........................................................ 24

11.4 Camera Options ................................................. 24

11.5 View Photos ........................................................ 24

11.6 Record Vide ........................................................ 25

11.7 Play Videos ......................................................... 25

12. Music ............................................................................ 26

12.1 Listen to Music on your Buddy Parent Unit ........ 26

12.2 Open the Music Application ................................ 26

12.3 Music Library ...................................................... 26

12.4 Search for a Song .............................................. 26

12.5 Party Shuffle All Songs ....................................... 27

12.6 Turn Party Shuffle Off ......................................... 27

12.7 Create Playlists .................................................. 27

12.8 Add Songs to Current Playlist ............................. 27

12.9 Play Songs in a Playlist ...................................... 27

12.10 Add Songs to a Playlist ...................................... 27

12.11 Remove a Song from Playlis .............................. 27

12.12 Delete a Playlist ................................................. 27

12.13 Rename a Playlist .............................................. 27

12.14 Set Sound Effects ............................................... 27

12.15 Delete Current Song ........................................... 28

13. Gallery .......................................................................... 28

13.1 Open Gallery ...................................................... 28

13.2 View Pictures ...................................................... 28

14. Clock ............................................................................. 29

14.1 Open Clock .......................................................... 29

14.2 Set an Alarm ....................................................... 29

14.3 Activate an Alarm Setting ................................... 30

14.4 Deactivate an Alarm Setting ............................... 30

.............................................................................. 24

14.5 Activate an Alarm in Silent Mode ........................ 30

14.6 Other Alarm Clock Settings ................................ 30

15. Calendar ....................................................................... 31

15.1 Open the Calendar ............................................. 31

15.2 View Agenda for the Day .................................... 31

15.3 Go to Today's Date ............................................. 31

15.4 Change Calendar View ...................................... 31

15.5 Modify Calendar Settings ................................... 31

15.6 Add New Event ................................................... 31

15.7 View, Dismiss, or Snooze a Reminder ............... 32

16. Performing Calculations ............................................. 32

16.1 Open the Calculato ............................................. 32

16.2 Perform Calculations .......................................... 32

17. ES FILE EXPLORER .................................................... 33

17.1 Open ES File Explorer ........................................ 33

17.2 Open File As ....................................................... 33

17.3 Select All Files in a Directory .............................. 33

17.4 Create a New Folder .......................................... 33

17.5 Rename a File .................................................... 33

17.6 Copy a File to Another Location ......................... 33

17.7 Move a File to Another Location ......................... 33

17.8 Delete a File ....................................................... 34

17.9 Compress a File.................................................. 34

17.10 View File Details ................................................ 34

17.11 Modify View Settings in ES File Explorer .......... 34

18. Install Apps .................................................................. 35

19. ES Task Manager ......................................................... 35

19.1 Open ES Task Manager ..................................... 35

20. Settings ........................................................................ 36

21. Advanced Features ..................................................... 36

21.1 Firmware Upgrade ............................................. 36

21.2 Factory Data Reset ............................................ 37

22. Help .............................................................................. 37

23. General Information ................................................... 40

1. Safety Instructions

WARNING!

• STRANGULATION HAZARD - Keep cables out of baby's reach.

• NEVER place parent unit within the crib.

• Secure the cables some distance away from baby's reach.

• Do not place the Parent unit in the bathroom or other humid areas.

• Never use extension cords with AC Adapters. Only use the AC Adapters provided.

PARENT UNIT SETUP & USE:

• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.

• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.

• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

• Never install wiring during a lightning storm.

WARNING!

• This product is compliant with all relevant standards regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User's Guide, safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this User's Guide carefully before using the device.

• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling.

• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play

with it.

• This product is not a substitute for responsible adult

supervision.

• Keep this User's Guide for future reference.

• Do not place the baby unit or cables in the c or

within reach of the baby (the unit should be at least 3 feet away).

• Keep the cords out of reach of children.

• Do not cover the baby unit with a towel or blanket.

• Never use extension cords with power adapters. Only

use the power adapters provided.

• Test this product and all its functions so that you are

familiar with it prior to actual use.

• Do not use the product near water.

• Do not install the product near a heat source.

• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided.

Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this may damage the device and its battery pack.

• Only insert a battery pack of the same type.

• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal

objects.

CAUTION

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect

type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the

instructions.

Safety Instructions

2. Getting to Know Your Buddy

2.1 Overview of the Parent Unit

1 2

1 H MENU key

Press once to access the menu options

2 T TALK key

Press and hold to talk to the Baby Unit.

3 Microphone 4 FUNCTION buttons

< HOME key

Press to return to the home screen.

> SEARCH key

On the homescreen: Press to open Search for searching on your parent unit or the web. In other applications: Press to open a search box for searching within the application.

6 5 4

+/- VOLUME UP/DOWN keys

Press to increase/decrease media volume.

5 BABY key

Press once to launch "Baby Monitor" application.

6 B BACK key

Press to return to the previous screen. Press to hide the on-screen keyboard, dialogue box, options menu or notifications panel.

Earpiece

8 Camera

L Lock/Unlock/Power On & Off key

When the parent unit is off, press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the parent unit. When the parent unit is in operation, press and hold for 2 seconds to activate the Device Options menu to set silent mode or to power off the parent unit.

During operation, press briefly to lock or unlock the parent unit.

10 E Earphone Jack

Plug in a 3.5mm headset for listening to music.

11 Charge and Audio Output Contacts

S Micro SD card slot

12 13 Parent Unit Speaker

U Micro USB port

For parent unit charging (Micro-USB cable is not provided. The handset is not connected to computer.)

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2.2 Parent Unit LCD Display

The status bar at the top of the screen displays the time, status of your parent unit, and notifications that you’ve received.

Status Icons

Battery is fully charged

Battery is low

Battery is charging

SD card is inserted (Remark: No SD card is attached)

Wireless connection on, with signal strength

Signal strength

Alarm clock is set

Headset / Earphones are connected

Media volume is off

Music or radio is playing

Parent Unit number

2.3 Parent Unit Notifications Panel

When the status bar displays a status icon, tap and hold the status bar and slide downward to open the notifications panel.

You can also press the notifications panel.

To hide the notifications panel, press the bottom bar of the notifications panel and then slide upward.

H and tap Notifications to access

B or tap and hold

2.4 Parent Unit Range

The Parent Unit can achieve the optimum range of transmission when there is clear line of sight between the docking station and parent unit. Any obstruction between the docking station and parent unit will reduce the range significantly. Thick stone walls can severely affect the

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range, and large metal objects, such as refrigerators, mirrors or filing cabinets, or other electrical equipment may cause interference and/or affect the range.

2.5 Parent Unit Signal Strength

The icon on your parent unit indicates when you are in range of the docking station.

When out of range of the docking station, the signal strength indicator will show no bars. Move back within range. The parent unit will automatically re-connect to the docking station.

2.6 Parent Unit Home Screen

To return to the home screen at anytime, press <.

2.7 Parent Unit Extended Home Screen

The extended home screen lets you add more shortcuts and widgets on your parent unit so that you can access the widgets and applications conveniently from the home screen.

1. Slide horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the extended home screen.

2. Small dots at the bottom left or right of the screen indicate which screen you are viewing. Tap and hold the small dots to view thumbnails of the home screen and the extended home screens. Tap to open them.

2.8 Wake Up the Parent Unit

The LCD screen dims to conserve battery when you don't use it for a while.

1. Press any key to turn on the screen.

2. Drag the lock icon to the right.

• The last screen you were viewing opens.

2.9 Lock the Screen of Your Parent Unit

1. You can lock the screen of your parent unit so that on-screen functions will not be accessed accidentally.

2. Press

L on the side of the parent unit to lock the

screen. Press again to unlock.

2.10 Parent Unit Screen Rotation

The parent unit has a tilt/orientation sensor, which detects if you are holding it in Portrait or Landscape mode. The screen will be adjusted accordingly.

Tip

Automatic screen rotation is enabled by default.

To disable automatic screen rotation, press tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.

• Automatic screen rotation is disabled when the disappears.

To enable automatic screen rotation, press tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen again.

• Automatic screen rotation is enabled when the shown.

H and then

✓

H and then

✓

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2.11 Recalibrate the Touch Screen

Your parent unit uses a built-in G-Sensor that changes the screen orientation based on the way you hold the parent unit. If you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold the parent unit, you can recalibrate the screen as follows:

H and then tap Settings > Display > G-Sensor

Press

Calibration, and follow the on-screen instructions.

2.12 Overview of the Docking Station

1 CHARGE LED - RED

Lights up when the parent unit is put into the docking station for charging.

2 IN USE LED

Lights up when the parent unit is out of the cradle.

3 CHARGE

For charging the parent unit battery.

Note

• To use your Baby unit and Parent Unit together, you

must be able to establish a wireless link between them, or a Wi-Fi link to them both.

• The range will be affected by environmental conditions.

• Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a

filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete between the Baby and Parent Unit and the

router may block the r

• The signal strength may also be reduced by other

solid structures, like walls, or by radio or electrical equipment, such as TVs, computers, cordless or mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches.

• Use of other 2.4GHz products, such as other wireless

networks (Wi-Fi routers), Bluetooth microwave ovens, may cause interference with this product, so keep it at least 5ft (1m) away from these types of products, or turn them off if they appear to be causing interference.

• If the signal is weak, try moving the Baby and/or the

Parent Unit unit to different positions in the rooms.

Wi-Fi

adio signal.

systems, or

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3. Setting Up

3.1 Connecting the Buddy Parent Unit Docking Station

IMPORTANT

The docking station must be plugged into an electrical outlet at all times. Only use the adapter supplied with the product.

Power cable

1. Plug one end of the power cable into the power socket

on the bottom of the docking station.

2. Plug the other end into a power outlet.

IMPORTANT

Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.

3.2 Installing and Charging the Parent Unit Battery Pack

1. Hold the parent unit with both hands and the front panel

facing down. Gently press the back cover with your thumbs, and then slide it down until it disengages from the parent unit.

2. Remove the back cover completely.

3. Place the supplied rechargeable battery pack into the

battery compartment, with the battery connector plugged in, as shown.

Setting Up

4. Align the back cover tabs with the notches located at the edges of the exposed back panel.

5. Slide up the back cover until it clicks into place.

6. Place the parent unit on the docking station to charge for at least 6 hours. When the parent unit is fully charged, is displayed.

Note

If the Red Charging LED did not light up, you need to realign the parent unit to get a good charging contact with the docking station.

IMPORTANT

Use only the rechargeable battery pack supplied with the product.

Battery Low Warning

If the following appears on the display, you will need to charge the parent unit.

Battery Performance

Note that a new battery will not reach full capacity until it has been discharged and charged in normal use for several days.

To keep your battery in the best condition, leave the parent unit off the docking station for a few hours at a time.

Draining the battery completely each month before charging will help to prolong battery life.

The charge capacity of a rechargeable battery will reduce with time as it wears out, giving the parent unit a reduced talk/standby time. Eventually it will need to be replaced.

After charging your parent unit for the first time, subsequent charging time will be about 6 hours a day. The battery and parent unit may become warm during charging. This is normal.

Setting Up

3.3 Insert and Mount the Memory Card

Your parent unit supports micro SD cards, of up to 32GB. You can store music, pictures, files and applications on a memory card and access them on the parent unit. (Remark: No SD card is attached)

Insert the memory card by pushing the card firmly into the slot with the metal contacts facing down, and in the direction as indicated in the handset picture above.

• The parent unit will prepare the SD card for mounting and perform media scanning.

If the SD card fails to mount on the parent unit, press and tap Settings > Storage > SD Card Settings >

Mount SD card

3.4 Unmount and Remove the Memory Card

If the parent unit is powered off

Push the card gently inwards to eject the memory card.

If the parent unit is powered on

1. Press

H and tap Settings > Storage > SD Card

Settings > Unmount SD card.

2. Remove the SD card by pushing the card gently inwards to eject it.

3.5 Switch On Your Buddy Parent

Unit

1. Press and hold L on the side panel of the parent unit until the LCD screen starts to display the logo.

• It takes about one minute for the parent unit to

power up completely.

• The home screen is displayed.

2. The home screen provides access to all the features on your parent unit. It displays application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features. You can also

customi e the home screen with different wallpaper and display the items you want (see “Display Settings” on page 13).

3. Tap (Program launcher) at the bottom of the screen to view all installed applications.

Note

If your parent unit battery is totally flat, it may take a while to charge before you can power it up.

3.6 Switch Off Your Buddy Parent

Unit

1. Press and hold L on the side panel of the parent unit to activate the Device Options menu.

2. Tap to select Power off.

3. Tap OK to confirm or press

B or Cancel to cancel.

Setting Up

4. Using the Touchscreen

Action Function Operations

Tap Select on-screen items such as applications

and settings icons.

Select on-screen buttons.

Type using the on-screen keyboard.

Tap and hold

Drag Move items on the screen or shift the view on

Slide Quickly move vertically or horizontally across

Flick Quickly browse a list of items in a vertical

Open the available options for an item, for example, tap and hold a contact or a link on a web page. Think of this as using the right-click button on a mouse.

the screen.

direction.

Gently tap an item on the screen to select the item that you wish to activate.

Tap an item on the screen and hold in place for 2 ~ 3 seconds.

Apply light pressure against an item on the screen then, without raising your finger, move it across the screen until you have reached the target position.

Flick is similar to slide, except that flick involves swiping the screen in lighter and quicker strokes.

Using the Touchscreen

5. Using the On-screen Keyboard

Your parent unit features a Qwerty keyboard, which has the same key arrangement as that of a standard computer keyboard.

The on-screen keyboard lets you enter text, such as email messages. It appears automatically when you launch certain applications or when you tap on a text or number field.

To hide the on-screen keyboard, press

5.1 Enter Text and Numbers

Tap on a text or number field to bring up the keyboard.

When entering texts or numbers, each letter or number will appear above the key you have pressed.

5.2 Switch Between Input Modes

Tap ABC/?123 to switch between letters and numbers or symbols, and tap ⇑ to switch between lower, title or upper case letters, or tap different symbol sets.

ALT to switch between

5.3 Change the Display Language

1. From the home screen, press H.

2. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language.

3. Scroll to your preferred display language and tap to select.

• The display will return to the previous menu screen,

but in the selected language.

5.4 Modify Keyboard Settings

1. From the home screen, press H.

2. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard.

3. Tap to select or de-select the options and settings, and press

B to return to the previous menu screen.

5.5 Add Words to User Dictionary

1. From the home screen, press H.

2. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > User dictionary.

3. Press

4. Enter the word in the edit box and tap OK, then press

H and tap Add.

B to return to the previous menu screen.

5. To edit or delete a word in the User ictionary, tap and hold the word, then tap Edit to modify the word, or tap Delete to remove it.

5.6 Accept or Reject Dictionary

Suggestions

Depending on the application you are using, the Buddy parent unit uses a dictionary to suggest corrections or complete the word you are typing. To accept the suggested word, simply tap on the suggested entry. To reject the suggested word, simply continue typing.

Note

Words in your User Dictionary are included in this function, and can be added or removed in Language & keyboard > User dictionary in the Settings menu.

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5.7 Edit Text

Tap and hold on the word you have typed to activate Edit text options and tap to select an option.

6. Monitor Setup

The first time you power up the parent unit or after doing a factory data reset (see “Factory Data Reset” on page Monitor Setup will help you set up your

37), the

parent unit with camera baby unit (Not included, sold it separately) in accordance to the below pictures in

numbered sequence and follow on-screen instruction to complete and follow on-screen instruction to complete the process.

Note

If the Baby Monitor Setup did not appear when you

powered up the parent unit, press > Privacy > Factory data reset to reset (see “Factory Data Reset” on page 37).

H and tap Settings

BMS_1 BMS_2 BMS_3

• Turn on your Wi-Fi router first and make sure your router is in working condition.

• Then, tap on ‘Get Started’ (picture BMS_1)

• Pop up ‘Connect Camera to Wi-Fi ’, tap on ‘Connect

• Browse up Wi-Fi list, select your preferred Wi-Fi

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to Wi-Fi (picture BMS_2)

SSID and click on it. If you cannot see your Wi-Fi router,tap 'Sear

ch network' (pi

cture BMS_3)

BMS_4 BMS_5 BMS_6

• Key in the Wi-Fi password (picture BSM_4)

BMS_11 BMS_12 BMS_13

• Click on ‘Next Step’ to ‘Create/login Account’. Tap on ‘Create Account’ (picture BSM_5, 6).

BMS_14 BMS_15

• Make sure your baby unit is powered on and is in working condition (picture BMS_11)

BMS_7 BMS_8 BMS_9

• Select your baby unit from the camera list (picture BMS_12)

• Baby unit registration process commences (picture BMS_13). In between, you will hear a long beep

BMS_10

• And email address ‘User name’, password, confirm password, email and

‘term of condition’ (picture BMS_

7,8,9 and 10), then tap "Sign in". The Terms & Conditions appear. Please read them and then tap "I agree" to confirm the sign up, and move on to the next stage of adding a camera.

Note

You may receive a prompt to download a software

update. Fllow the instructions then continue the set-up.

(picture BMS_14)

• If successful, your baby unit is listed on the screen (picture B _15)

• Click on ‘View’ to start viewing.

Note

In remote mode, if you are using a Devices for Android or iPhone

to access the Baby monitor, a message will periodically pop up: This video has been viewed for about 5 minutes. Do you want to continue? Press Yes to continue or press No to stop viewing.

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7. Personalising Your Buddy Parent Unit

7.1 Display Settings

7.1.1 Set Wallpaper

1. From the home screen, press H.

2. Tap Wa llpaper.

3. Tap to select Gallery, Live wallpapers or

Wallpapers.

Tip

If you select Live wallpapers or Wallpapers, simply tap to select a wallpaper from the list and tap Set wallpaper.

4. If you select Gallery, tap to select your desired picture.

• An image position box will appear at the centre of the picture.

• To resize the picture, tap and hold the edge of the box, and drag inward or outward.

• To move the box to another area on the picture, tap and hold inside the box, then drag it to the desired position.

5. Tap Save to set the picture as wallpaper.

• You will see that the background image is now changed to the picture you have selected.

7.1.2 Adjust Screen Brightness

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Settings > Display > Brightness.

3. Drag the slider left or right to reduce or increase the

screen brightness and tap OK to confirm.

7.1.3 Set Screen Timeout

This option lets you adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off.

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.

3. Tap to select 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 10 minutes or 30 minutes.

7.1.4 Re-arrange Items on Your Home Screen

1. Tap and hold the item that you wish to re-arrange until it turns bigger.

2. Slide to the position on which you wish to place the item or slide and pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto another home screen.

3. Release the item when it is correctly placed.

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7.1.5 Add Apps to Your Home Screen

1. Tap to open the launcher and view all your

applications.

2. Tap and hold an application icon until it expands.

• The application icon will be placed on the home screen.

Note

You can also add a shortcut or widget by pressing from the homescreen and then tap Add > Shortcuts or Widgets or tap and hold any empty spot on the homescreen and then select Shortcuts or Widgets.

7.1.6 Remove an Item from Your Home Screen

1. Tap and hold the item that you wish to remove until it expands.

• A recycle bin appears at the bottom of the screen.

2. Drag and drop the item into the trash bin.

• The item will be trashed.

7.1.7 Add Folders to Your Home Screen

Folders allow you to organise your home screen items. The folder contents are kept up to date automatically.

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Add > Folders.

3. Tap to select the type of folder.

• A new folder will be added to your home screen.

Tip

You can also tap and hold any empty spot on the homescreen and then select Folders.

7.1.8 Rename a Folder

1. Tap the folder to open it.

2. Tap and hold the folder’s title bar.

3. Enter a new name in the dialog box that appears.

4. Tap OK.

7.1.9 Add Items to the Fo

lders on Your Home

Screen

1. Tap and hold the item until it expands.

2. Drag the item to the folder in which you wish to place it.

7.2 Sound Settings

17.2.1 Set Silent Mode

This option enables you to mute all sounds except media and alarms.

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Settings > Sound > Silent mode.

✓

appears next to the option to indicate that silent

• mode is activated.

To turn silent mode off, tap the Silent mode option again.

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7.2.2 Set Volume

This option enables you to set the Ringtone, Media and Alarm volume on your Buddy parent unit.

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Settings > Sound > Vo lume .

3. Drag the slider to the left or right to decrease or

increase each of the volumes and tap OK to confirm.

Note

If you wish to use the incoming call volume for notifications as well, tap to select the option. to indicate that the option is selected.

✓

appears

7.2.3 Set Notification Ringtone

This option enables you to set the notification ringtone on

your Buddy parent unit.

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone.

3. Tap to select a ringtone from the list.

• The ringtone is played.

4. Tap OK to confirm.

7.2.4 Enable or Disable Audible Selection

This option lets you enable or disable the playing of sounds on your parent unit when making screen selection.

1. From the home screen, press

2. Tap Settings > Sound > Audible selection.

✓

appears next to the option to indicate that audible

• selection is enabled.

3. To disable, tap Audible selection again.

Personalising Your Buddy Parent Unit

8. Connect Your Buddy Parent Unit to a Wi-Fi Network

1. Press

2. Tap to select Settings > Wireless & networks.

3. Tap Wi-Fi settings > Network notification to

4. Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want your Buddy

5. Tap on the password edit box to launch the on-

6. Tap Connect.

against your selected Wi-Fi

• Tap Wi-Fi to activate the Wi-Fi function.

✓

appears to indicate that it is activated.

•

activate notification.

✓

appears to indicate that it is activated.

•

• The screen displays a list of available Wi-Fi networks.

parent unit to be connected to. If you cannot find your favourite Wi-Fi network name, press Scan.

• If the network is not secured with a wireless password/key, your Buddy parent unit will start to establish a link with it.

• If it is a secured network, you will be prompted to enter the wireless password/key.

screen keyboard. Enter the wireless password/key and tap Done.

• Your Buddy parent unit will search for a link to

the network. If the password is accepted and the link established, appears on the of your home screen, and "Connected"

H and then tap

status bar

network.

is shown

You can now use the Internet function, provided the

Wi-Fi router is internet connected.

Note

The connection speed is dependent on the capability of the Wi-Fi network.

Once you have joined a Wi-Fi network manually, the Buddy parent unit will automatically connect to it whenever the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, the Buddy parent unit will join the one last used.

If you encounter problems connecting to the Wi-Fi network using preconfigured settings, tap on the network and select Forget to forget the "Remembered" network, then perform setup again.

Connect Your Buddy Parent Unit to a W-Fi Network

8.1 Select Wi-Fi

You can specify when to put the Wi-Fi® connection to

sleep, but the data.

1. Press

2. Tap to select Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi- Fi settings.

3. Press

4. Select Advanced > Wi-Fi sleep policy.

5. Select When screen turns off, Never when plugged in or Never.

Buddy parent unit cannot switch to mobile

Sleep Policy

8.2 Check the MAC Address of Your

Buddy Parent Unit

For secured Wi-Fi networks with MAC address filtering, you will need to include the MAC address of your Buddy parent unit into the filter list before a connection can be established.

To check the MAC address of your Buddy parent unit:

1. Press

2. Tap to select Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-

3. Press

Fi settings.

H and tap Advanced to show the MAC

address in the list.

8.3 Configure Static IP Settings

Most Wi-Fi® networks will dynamically set the IP address for your Buddy parent unit when they link together, but a Static IP address can be set manually if your network requires it.

1. Press

2. Tap to select Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-

3. Press

4. Select Advanced > Use Static IP.

5. Enter the Static IP Settings.

Fi settings.

Connect Your Buddy Parent Unit to a W-Fi Network

9. Using the Web Browser

YOU MUST JOIN A WI-FI® NETWORK THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU CAN SURF THE WEB VIA THE BROWSER APPLICATION.

SEE PAGE 16 ON HOW TO JOIN A WI-FI® NETWORK.

You can use the Browser to surf the web. The Browser is fully optimised and comes with advanced features that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your Buddy parent unit.

9.1 Open a Browser

Tap > Browser.

9.2 Set the Home Page

1. In the Browser window, press

2. Tap Settings > Set home page.

3. Enter the home page address in the Set home page input box and tap OK.

9.3 Open a Web Page

In the Browser window, enter the web address in the address bar and tap Go.

Note

As you enter the address, matching web page addresses will appear on the screen. Tap to select an address to go directly to the web page or continue to enter the complete web page address and tap Go.

H and tap More.

9.4 Automatic Screen Rotation

The parent unit automatically changes the screen orientation depending on how you are holding it.

Note

To enable/disable automatic screen orientation, from the home screen, press

Auto-rotate screen.

H and tap Settings > Display >

9.5 Display a Web Page in Landscape Only

1. When viewing a webpage, press H and tap More.

2. Tap Settings > Landscape-only display.

9.6 Zoom In and Out of a Web page

When viewing a webpage, double tap on the screen to zoom in and out, or launch the zoom control by sliding your finger across the screen in one direction and tap + to zoom in and - to zoom out, or use two two fingers to

"pinch" in or out on the screen to change the size.

9.7 Open a New Browser Window

You can open multiple browser windows and switch between different web pages.

In the Browser window, press

• A new browser window opens and enters the home page.

9.7.1 Switch Between Browser Windows

1. In the Browser window, press

2. Tap to select the browser window you wish to display.

H and tap New window.

H and tap Windows.

Using the Web Browser

9.7.2 Close a Browser Window

1. In the Browser window, press

2. Tap the X against the browser window you wish to

close.

H and tap Windows.

9.8 Finding Text Within a Webpage

1. When viewing a webpage, press

Find on page

2. Enter the text in the input box using the on-screen

keyboard and tap Next.

• Matching texts are highlighted on the screen.

3. Tap < or > to go to the previous or next matching text.

4. Tap x to close the search box.

H and tap More >

9.9 Selecting Links in Webpages

9.9.1 Web Page Links

1. Tap to go to the link directly or tap and hold the link.

• A pop-up menu opens.

2. Tap to select Open, Open in new window, Bookmark link, Save link or Copy link URL.

9.9.2 Email Links

1. Tap on the link.

• The Email application will launch automatically.

2. Enter the subject using the on-screen keyboard, tap Next.

3. Enter the message and then tap Send to send the email, Save as draft or Discard. (for more information on how to use the email application, see “Compose and Send Email Messages” on page 20).

9.10 Downloading Web Applications

Before you can download web applications, you must first enable downloading from the Parent Unit settings.

1. From the home screen, press

Settings > Applications.

2. Tap to select Unknown sources check box and tap OK.

Note

All downloaded applications are saved to the storage card. Before you download an application from the web, make sure that you have installed a storage card on your parent unit.

WARNING!

Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your Buddy Parent unit

and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources such as Android

H, and then select

Market.

9.11 View Your Downloads

In the Browser window, press Downloads.

H and then select More >

9.12 Manage Bookmarks

You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your Buddy.

16.12.1 Bookmark a Web Page

1. In the Browser window, go to the web page you want

to book mark.

2. Press

H and then tap Bookmarks.

• The bookmark window opens.

Using the Web Browser

3. Tap Add and OK to confirm, or edit the bookmark name and tap Next.

4. Edit the location if needed, tap Done and OK.

9.12.2 Open a Bookmark

1. In the Browser window, press Bookmarks.

• The bookmark window opens.

2. Tap to select the bookmark to open it.

H and then tap

9.13 Customise Browser Options

You can customise the Browser to suit your browsing preferences by setting the display, privacy, and security options.

1. In the Browser window, press More > Settings to modify the browser settings according to your preferences.

• When

✓

appears next to the option, the setting is

enabled. To disable, tap the option again.

H, and then tap

10. Email

YOU MUST JOIN A WI-FI® NETWORK THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU CAN SETUP, SEND AND RECEIVE EMAILS. SEE PAGE 16 ON HOW TO JOIN A WI-FI® NETWORK.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO SET THE CORRECT DATE AND TIME INFORMATION BEFORE YOU SET UP YOUR FIRST EMAIL ACCOUNT AND START TO ACCESS YOUR EMAILS.

The Mail application lets you send and receive emails and it works with most popular email systems such as Google mail and Hotmail as well as POP3 and IMAP accounts.

Free email accounts such as www.google.com/mail and www.aol.com, etc. are available online if you do not have an email account.

10.1 Open an Email

1. Tap > Email.

10.2 Set Up the First Email Account

1. Tap > Email.

2. Enter your Email address and tap Next.

3. Enter Password and tap Done.

4. Tap Next to proceed to the next step.

Note

If the account type you want to set up is not in the Buddy database, you will be asked to enter more details. It is recommended that you get all the necessary

information for the email account such as incoming/ outgoing server settings before you proceed.

For example, you need to enter the following to set up a Gmail account:

POP3 server = pop.gmail.com

Port = 995

Security = SSL (if available)

SMTP server = smtp.gmail.com

Port = 465

Security = SSL (if available)

Authentication = Yes

5. Tap OK.

• The email application will check your incoming and outgoing server settings. It might take a few minutes.

6. Enter the Account name (optional) and tap Done.

7. Enter Your nam e (optional) to be displayed on outgoing messages, and then tap Done.

• The email application will start to load your

messages. It might take a few minutes for the messages to load completely.

10.3 Set Up Another Email Account

1. Press H, and then tap Accounts to go to the email accounts window.

2. In the Accounts window, press account.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your email account.

H, and then tap Add

Note

If you have set up more than one email account, your email accounts will appear in the Accounts window. Your email messages from the different accounts will be consolidated into a Combined Inbox.

Tap to select the email account you wish to access.

10.4 Combined Inbox

If you have set up more than one email account, your unread email messages from the different accounts will be integrated into a Combined Inbox in the email accounts window.

• Press

H, and then tap Accounts to go to the email

accounts window and tap Combined Inbox.

10.5 Account Settings

10.5.1 Edit Account Name

1. Tap > Email.

2. Tap to select an email account from the Accounts

window.

3. Press

• Account name • Email notifications

• Your name • Select ringtone

• Signature • Inbox check frequency

• Incoming settings • Outgoing settings

• Default account

H and tap Account settings to modify the

following settings:

10.6 Compose and Send Email Messages

You can send an email message to anyone who has an email address. You can send the message to one person or to a group of people.

1. Tap > Email.

2. Tap to select an email account from the Accounts

window.

3. Press

4. Enter the message recipient's email address in To

Tip

If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.

If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press then tap Add Cc/Bcc:.

5. Enter the subject in the Subject field, tap Next, and

6. Tap Send.

Note

Tap Save as draft to save the message as a draft or tap Discard to delete the message you have just composed.

Tip

If you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as a draft in the Drafts folder of your

H and tap Compose.

field.

H and

then compose your message.

email account.

10.7 Read Messages

1. Tap > Email.

2. In the Accounts window, tap on the folder icon next

to the email account you want to access.

• The available mailboxes are displayed.

3. Tap to select the folder you want to view.

• The messages are displayed.

4. Tap to select the message you want to view.

5. Tap < or > at the top of the message window in

portrait mode to go to the previous or next message.

10.8 Open an Attached File

You can open and view some types of files and images attached to messages you receive. Tap Open on the attachment at the end of the email. (or press Save if

you want to save the attachment.)

It downloads to the Buddy parent unit and then opens.

If the format of an attached file is not supported by the Buddy parent unit, you can see the name of the file but you can't open it.

10.9 Check for New Messages

• In the mailbox window, press H and tap Refresh.

10.10 Reply to an Email Message

1. Tap > Email.

2. In the Accounts window, tap on the folder icon next

to the email account you want to access.

• The available folders are displayed.

3. Tap to select the folder you want to check.

• The messages are displayed.

4. Tap to select the message you want to reply to.

5. Tap Reply or Reply all.

6. Compose your message and tap Send.

10.11 Delete an Email Message

1. Tap > Email.

2. In the Accounts window, tap on the folder icon next

to the email account you want to access.

• The available folders are displayed.

3. Tap to select the folder you want to check.

• The messages are displayed.

4. Tap to select the message you want to delete.

5. Tap Delete to delete the message.

10.12 Forward an Email Message

1. Tap > Email.

2. In the Accounts window, tap on the folder icon next

to the email account you want to access.

• The available folders are displayed.

3. Tap to select the folder you want to check.

• The messages are displayed.

4. Tap to select the message you want to forward.

5. Press

6. Enter the message recipient's email address in the

7. Enter the subject in the Subject field, tap Next, and

8. Tap Send.

H and tap Forward to forward the message.

To field.

then compose your message.

10.13 Mark Message as Unread

1. Tap > Email.

2. In the Accounts window, tap on the folder icon next

to the email account you want to access.

• The available folders are displayed.

3. Tap to select the folder you want to check.

• The messages are displayed.

4. Tap to select the message you want to mark as unread.

5. Press

H and tap Mark as unread to mark the

message.

10.14 Delete an Email Account

1. Tap > Email.

2. From the Accounts window, tap and hold the email account you wish to delete until an option box appears.

3. Tap Remove Account and OK to delete the email account.

11. Take Photos and Record Videos

Note

To get clear photographs, wipe the lens clean with a soft, dry cloth before you take a photo.

11.1 Open Camera

Tap > Camera.

11.2 Switch Between Camera and

Camcorder Mode

Drag slider to camera or camcorder icon to switch mode.

11.3 Take Picture

Tap .

• A thumbnail of the photo you have just taken is shown.

• Tap on the thumbnail to view it in full screen.

Delete photo Tap Delete > Confirm Delete Set photo as wallpaper or contact icon

Tap More > Set as > Wallpaper or Contact icon.

For more options such as Rotate, Crop, etc, tap More.

B to return to viewfinder.

Press

11.4 Camera Options

Tap and then drag the slider to select zoom factor from 1x to 4x

Tap to select white balance: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, Cloudy Select Incandescent or Fluorescent for indoor lighting or Daylight or Cloudy for outdoor lighting.

Tap to select exposure:

QVGA), Picture quality (Super fine, Fine or Normal), Color effect (None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Posterize or Aqua) or Camera settings to restore them to their defaults.

Picture size (VGA or

Shows thumbnail of last photo

Drag up to switch to camcorder

Tap to take photo

11.5 View Photos

In the viewfinder, press H and tap Gallery.

• Thumbnail images of the photos you have taken

are displayed.

• Tap on a thumbnail to view it in full screen.

• Tap Menu then Delete to delete the photo.

• Tap Menu then Share to send the photo via email

• Tap Menu then More for other photo options such

as rotate, crop, set as wallpaper, etc.

B to return to viewfinder.

Press

Take Photos and Record Videos

11.6 Record Video

1. Drag slider to camcorder icon.

2. Tap to start/stop video recording.

• A recording timer appears on the top left of the

screen.

• A thumbnail of the video you have just recorded is

shown.

• Tap on the thumbnail to view it in full screen.

• Tap > and tap Movies to play it.

• Tap Delete to delete the video.

• Tap Share to send the video via email

• Tap More for other video options.

B to return to the video recorder screen.

Press

Tap to select white balance: Auto,

Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorsecent, Cloudy

Select Incandescent or Fluorescent for indoor lighting or Daylight or Cloudy for outdoor lighting.

Tap to select colour effect: None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Posterise, Aqua Select Sepia for an "antique" look, Mono for black and white, Negative to invert the video image, etc.

Or to restore the Camera settings to their defaults

11.7 Play Videos

1. In the viewfinder, press

• Thumbnail images of the photos and videos you have taken are displayed.

2. Tap on a video thumbnail and tap Movies

B to return to the video recorder screen.

Press

H and tap Gallery.

to play it.

Take Photos and Record Videos

12. Music

The Music application lets you play digital audio files stored in a memory card. You must copy your audio files to a memory card and insert it into the Buddy parent unit before you launch the music application. See “Insert and Mount the Memory Card” on page 8.

12.1 Listen to Music on your Buddy Parent Unit

12.1.1 Using Earphones

You can insert earphones (not included) into the earphone jack of your Buddy Parent unit to listen to music.

12.1.2 Using the Speaker on

You can also listen to music using the speaker on the docking station of your Buddy. Place the Buddy parent unit on the cradle of the

docking station

12.2 Open the Music Application

Tap > Music.

12.3 Music Library

Your music is organised into different categories such as Artists, Albums, Songs and Playlists. Tap to select a category and tap a song in the category to play it back.

Tap to select songs from the list.

the Docking Station

Tap to turn shuffle on and off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray)

Tap to cycle through the repeat modes:

Repeating all songs, Repeating current song, Repeat is off

Tap to pause or to resume playing the song

Tap to rewind

Tap to forward

Note

Press up or down key to adjust the playback volume

If you do not see the playback controls, tap on the screen to display the playback controls.

Tip

To return to the Music Library during music playback,

H and tap Library.

press

To return to the playback window from the Music Library, tap Now playing or the green playback button.

12.4 Search for a Song

1. Press the

2. Enter the song name and tap Go.

• A list of songs related to the song name is displayed.

• Tap to select and playback the song.

Tip

B to exit from the search screen.

Press

button.

Music

12.5 Party Shuffle All Songs

Press

H and tap Party shuffle.

12.6 Turn Party Shuffle Off

H and tap Party shuffle off.

Press

12.7 Create Playlists

You can use playlists to organi can create as many playlists as you want on your Buddy parent unit.

1. In the playback window, press

2. Tap Add to playlist.

3. Tap to select New.

4. Enter playlist name, tap Done and Save

• The song is added to the new playlist.

se your music files. You

12.8 Add Songs to Current Playlist

1. In the playback window, press

2. Tap Add to playlist.

3. Tap to select Current playlist.

12.9 Play Songs in a Playlist

1. From the main music library, tap Playlists.

2. Tap and hold the playlist that you wish to play.

• A pop-up options menu appears.

3. Tap Play.

12.10 Add Songs to a Playlist

1. From the main music library, tap to select a category from which you wish to add songs to a playlist.

Tip

Go to Songs category to show all the available songs.

2. Tap and hold the song you wish to add to the playlist.

• A pop-up options menu appears.

3. Tap Add to playlist.

4. Tap to select the playlist.

• The song is added to the selected playlist.

12.11 Remove a Song from Playlist

1. From the main music library, tap Playlists.

2. Tap to select the playlist from which you wish to remove a song.

3. Tap and hold the song you wish to remove.

• A pop-up options menu appears.

4. Tap Remove from playlist to remove the song from the playlist.

12.12 Delete a Playlist

1. From the main music library, tap Playlists.

2. Tap and hold the playlist that you wish to delete.

• A pop-up options menu appears.

3. Tap Delete to delete the playlist.

12.13 Rename a Playlist

1. From the main music library, tap Playlists.

2. Tap and hold the playlist that you wish to rename.

• A pop-up options menu appears.

3. Tap Rename.

4. Modify the playlist name and tap Save.

12.14 Set Sound Effects

1. In the Playback window, press Sound effects.

2. Tap EQ preset and select the style required.

If the effect is not what you want, try another setting.

H and then tap

Music

12.15 Delete Current Song

1. In the Playback window, press

Delete.

2. Tap OK to confirm.

WARNING!

The song will be permanently deleted from the SD card.

H and then tap

13. Gallery

The Gallery application lets you view photos and videos on the parent unit. It presents the pictures and videos on your SD card, including those you have taken with your camera and those you have downloaded from the web or other locations.

13.1 Open Gallery

Tap > Gallery.

• If you have stored your files in folders on the

memory card, the Gallery application will display these folders as the separate albums.

Note

Depending on the number of pictures stored on the memory card, it may take a while for the application to load the pictures on the screen.

13.2 View Pictures

• When viewing pictures in Gallery, slide your finger up,

down, left or right across the screen to view more albums. Tap to open an album.

• To return to the main Gallery screen at any time, tap

at the top left of the screen.

• Drag the Album View switch to the right to

view the contents of the album in stacks.

Gallery

13.2.1 View Pictures in Full Screen

Tap on a thumbnail to view the picture in full screen. Tap on the picture in full screen to launch the navigation and zoom controls.

The zoom control buttons appear when you view a picture in full screen. When viewing pictures in full screen, you can:

• Swipe left or right to view the previous or next picture

in the album.

• Tap + to zoom in or - zoom out.

• Tap Slideshow to view the pictures in the album as a

slideshow up to the last picture in the album.

• Tap Menu, then More to access more options such as

Crop, Rotate, etc.

14. Clock

14.1 Open Clock

Tap > Clock.

• The screen shows the currently set time and date,

and the next due alarm time if one is set.

•

Tap [day/night icon] to dim the display, if required.

14.2 Set an Alarm

1. Tap > Clock.

2. Tap .

3. Tap Add alarm.

4. Tap + or - or the hour and minute fields to set the alarm time.

5. Tap to select AM or PM.

Note

This option is not available if Use 24-hour format is activated. See “Set Time Format” on page 13 for details.

6. Tap Set.

7. Tap Repeat to select the days of the week that you want the alarm to ring and tap OK.

8. Tap Ringtone to select the alarm ringtone and tap OK.

9. Tap Label to enter a name for the alarm and tap OK.

10.Tap Done to confirm setting, and will appear on

the status bar.

Clock

14.3 Activate an Alarm Setting

1. Tap > Clock.

2. Tap .

• A list of alarm settings is displayed.

3. Tap on the alarm icon to activate an alarm setting.

• The alarm icon is underlined in green.

Note

When the alarm rings, tap Snooze or Dismiss to snooze or dismiss the alarm.

14.4 Deactivate an Alarm Setting

1. Tap > Clock.

2. Tap .

• A list of alarm settings is displayed, with any set alarms underlined in green.

3. Tap on a set alarm icon to deactivate an alarm setting.

•

The alarm icon green underline turns off.

14.5 Activate an Alarm in Silent Mode

4. You can set your alarm clock to sound an alarm even

when the parent unit is in silent mode.

1. Tap > Clock.

2. Tap .

3. Press

4. Tap Alarm in silent mode.

H and tap Settings.

✓

appears next to the option.

•

• To disable an alarm in silent mode, tap the option again.

14.6 Other Alarm Clock Settings

1. Tap > Clock.

2. Tap .

3. Press

Alarm volume Slide the volume bar left or right to

Snooze duration Select from 5 minutes, 10 minutes,

Volume and Camera

H and tap Settings.

decrease or increase alarm volume.

15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes and 30 minutes.

Set the desired behaviour of the buttons when pressed during an alarm. Select from None, Snooze and Dismiss.

Clock

15. Calendar

You can use the Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments.

15.1 Open the Calendar

Tap > Calendar.

Note

The last Calendar view opens by default.

15.2 View Agenda for the Day

In any Calendar view, press

15.3 Go to Today's Date

In any Calendar view, press

15.4 Change Calendar View

You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change Calendar view, press then tap Day, Week, Agenda, or Month.

15.5 Modify Calendar Settings

1. In any Calendar view, press

Settings.

2. You can then modify the following calendar view and reminder settings:

Hide declined events

Set alerts & notification

Tap to enable or disable

Select from Alert, Status bar notification and Off

H and tap Agenda.

H and tap Today.

H and tap More >

Select ringtone Select a ringtone and tap OK.

Default reminder time

Select from 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes,

etc.

15.6 Add New Event

1. In any Calendar view, press H and tap More > New

event to open event details screen.

2. Tap on Event name edit box to launch the on-screen

keyboard and enter event name.

3. If there is a time frame for the event, tap From and To to set the date and time.

4. If it is a special occasion such as a birthday or a whole-day event, tap From to set date, and then select All day check box.

5. Enter Event location and description.

6. If you have more than one calendar, tap the down arrow on the right of the Calendar drop down box to select the Calendar where you want to save the event.

7. Enter email addresses of Guests.

8. Select the frequency of event recurrence in Repetition and then select the event reminder time in Reminders.

Note

To add another reminder, tap Add reminder +

9. When finished, tap Done.

Calendar

15.7 View, Dismiss, or Snooze a Reminder

1. Tap on the status bar, then slide your finger down the

screen to open the Notifications panel.

2. Tap the upcoming event name to display the event.

Note

If you have other pending event reminders, these events will also appear on the screen.

3. Tap Snooze all to snooze all event reminders for five

minutes.

4. Tap Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders.

5. Press

B to keep the reminders pending in the

notifications area of the status bar.

16. Performing Calculations

You can use the Calculator to perform simple and advanced mathematical calculations.

16.1 Open the Calculator

Tap > Calculator.

16.2 Perform Calculations

1. Tap on the numbers and mathematical operators to perform simple calculations.

2. Press

3. Press

4. To clear calculation histories, press

H and tap Advanced panel to access

advanced operators such as sin, cos, tan, log etc.

H and tap Basic panel to return to basic

numbers and mathematical operators.

H and tap Clear

history.

Performing Claculations

17. ES FILE EXPLORER

ES File Explorer is a free file manager for Devices for

Android stored on your Buddy parent unit, memory card, LAN and FTP.

You can also copy/paste, rename, delete, create folder, send file as email attachment features using ES File

Explorer.

17.1 Open ES File Explorer

Tap > ES File Explorer.

Tap to browse the files and folders in your Buddy parent unit or memory card.

Tap to go to the root directory.

Tap to search for files or folders.

Tap to go to the previous directory or folder.

For more information on the short cut keys, tap for help.

17.2 Open File As

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to open.

2. Tap Open As and select Te xt, Audio, Video or Image.

29.3 Select All Files in a Directory

1. Go to the directory that you want to select all files.

2. Press

. It allows you to browse files and folders

• A pop-up menu appears.

H, tap Operations > Select All.

17.4 Create a New Folder

1. In the SD card directory, go to the location where you wish to create a new directory.

2. Press

3. Tap to select Folder.

4. Enter Folder Name and tap OK.

Note

You can only create new folders in the SD card directory.

H, then tap New.

17.5 Rename a File

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to rename.

• A pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap Rename.

3. Enter the new file name and tap OK.

17.6 Copy a File to Another Location

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to copy.

• A pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap Copy to copy the file.

3. Go to another folder or directory that you wish to place a copy of the file.

4. Press

H and tap Operations > Paste to paste the

file into the new location.

17.7 Move a File to Another Location

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to move.

• A pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap Cut.

3. Go to the folder or directory that you wish to place the file.

4. Press

H and tap Operations > Paste to paste the

file into the new location.

ES FILE EXPLORER

17.8 Delete a File

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to delete.

• A pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap Delete and tap OK to delete the file.

17.9 Compress a File

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to compress.

• A pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap Compress.

3. Enter a name for the compressed file, select the

compression mode and tap OK.

17.10 View File Details

1. Tap and hold the file you wish to view details of.

• A pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap Properties

3. Tap OK to close the information box.

17.11 Modify View Settings in ES File Explorer

1. In ES File Explorer window, press H and tap

Settings.

2. You can then modify the follow settings:

• Theme Settings

• Layout Settings

• File Settings

• View

• Size

• Sort By

• Home Directory

• App Backup Directory

and "the others".

Install Apps

18. Install Apps

You can install the Apps (usually in .apk format) into your Buddy parent unit with a Micro-SD Card.

1. Copy the Apps files onto a Micro-SD card.

2. Insert the Micro-SD card into the card slot of the parent unit.

3. Run ES File Explorer.

4. Select the Apps inside the SD card and double-click to run the Installation.

Note

You may be prompted to enable Unknown sources in Settings > Applications. Tap Unknown sources

5. Tap Install to install the application.

19. ES Task Manager

This Android tasks, close all the running applications, and speed up your Buddy.

19.1 Open ES Task Manager

1. Tap > ES Task Manager.

• A list of current tasks is displayed.

2. To clear a selected task, tap on the task and then tap

Kill Selected button.

3. Tap Refresh to display all current tasks again.

4. Tap Kill All to clear all current tasks.

program helps you free memory, kill

ES Task Manager

20. Settings 21. Advanced Features

From the home screen, press You can modify the different settings of your Buddy parent unit.

Wireless & Networks

Sound

Display

Location & Security

Applications

Accounts & Sync

Privacy

Storage

Language & Keyboard

Voice Input & Output

Dock Date & Time About Device

Configure the device's wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi®.

Set notification and ring tones, silent mode, etc.

Set screen calibration, brightness and screen timeout, auto-rotate, etc.

Set screen unlock pattern or manage the device's credential storage lock.

Manage applications and install new programs.

Select background data, auto-sync and add sync accounts.

Factory data reset to erase all personal data.

Check the available storage card and internal memory, mount or unmount SD card.

Select language to be used, text input and auto-correction, etc.

Configure Text-to-speech settings.

Enable or disable dock insertion sound.

Set date, time, time zone & formats.

Select this if you want to upgrade Firmware through the memory Card and view legal info, device status and software version.

H and then tap Settings.

Advanced Features are for people who use more than the baby monitor and internet features of the Buddy. They allow

the user to perform advance operations.

WARNING!

These Advanced Features are not for trial and error or testing out the menu; some settings may cause your

Buddy to malfunction when set improperly.

21.1 Firmware Upgrade

You may need to upgrade the firmware of your Buddy from time to time to improve its performance and enable other future features.

Upgrade with OTA

1. Press

2. Tap on

3. Follow on-screen instructions.

Put handset into the charging cradle when upgrading firmware.

H and tap Settings > About Phone >

System updates.

'Check now'.

Settings

21.2 Factory Data Reset

This erases all data from the device's memory, and sets it back to original factory settings. Make sure you have backed up any important application-specific data to the SD card. It does not erase data stored in the SD card, unless the "Erase SD card" box is ticked.

1. Press

2. Tap Reset device.

3. The parent unit will automatically power up again and

H and tap Settings > Privacy > Factory data

reset.

• The parent unit will power down automatically

during the reset.

launch Baby Monitor Setup Wizard to help you configure the basic settings on your pa "Baby Monitor Setup”.

rent unit. See

22. Help

How to get optimum connectivity and reception between the parent unit and camera.

• If possible, position your wireless router in a central

location and closer to the parent unit and the camera.

The video screen hangs.

• Press B on the parent unit to exit the screen and

then select the camera again.

• Switch the camera on/off and connect again.

There is no response from the LCD touch panel and parent unit keys.

• Press and hold L to turn off the parent unit.

• Remove the parent unit battery and install again.

The parent unit cannot find the camera unit.

• Check if the camera has been turned on and wait for

about 45 seconds.

• Check if the camera is ready for connection (LED is

blinking). If not, follow instructions on “Procedure for resetting the Camera:”

I cannot create a new account in the server.

• Check if you have entered a valid email address for the server to send you an email with the Activation Key.

Help

The parent unit cannot find the camera unit in the registered account.

• Check if the camera has been turned on.

• Tap the Search Camera button again.

The parent unit cannot log in to the registered account.

• Check if the account name and password are correct.

• Check if there is any problem with the Wireless

Router or Internet Service.

• Go to the home screen. Press Settings > Wireless & networks. Tap the Wi-Fi®

menu on the first row to turn it off and then tap again to turn it on.

H and then tap

The parent unit has lost its link with the camera unit.

• Check if the camera unit has been turned off (LED is off).

• Move your parent unit and camera closer to the wireless router.

How to obtain better video quality.

• Go to Camera Settings > Video Quality and select HQ (VGA).

Note that this will reduce the frame rate of the video display.

The audio from the camera is breaking up.

• This may be due to the network or interference problem. Move your parent unit closer to the camera and closer to the wireless router.

• Press

L on the left side on the parent unit briefly to

switch off the video display on the parent unit to enable audio transmission only at more bandwidth.

There is a security warning shown on the display when I log in to monitoreverywhere.com with Internet Explorer on a PC.

• Select "No" to continue, so that you can receive

video streaming on the screen.

Noise interference on your units

• Your camera unit and parent unit may be too close.

Move them farther apart. Make sure there is at least 3 to 6 feet between the 2 units to avoid audio feedback.

• Use of other 2.4GHz products, such as Bluetooth

systems or microwave ovens may cause interference with this product. Keep the baby monitor at least 5 feet away from these products, or switch them off if they appear to be causing the interference.

My parent unit does not turn on.

• Make sure that the power adapter is securely

connected.

• Make sure that you are using the power adapter that

was included with your parent unit.

• Make sure that the parent unit is turned on.

Help

My parent unit does not recognise the memory card.

• Make sure that you have inserted a certified memory

card.

• Make sure that you have inserted the memory card

correctly. See page 8 on how to insert a memory card.

My parent unit shows a low-battery warning.

• The parent unit is low on power and needs to be

charged before you can use it. See page 7 on how to charge your parent unit.

The display on my parent unit freezes or does not respond.

• Turn the parent unit off and turn it on again.

is not scrolling when my parent unit is placed on the base.

• Incomplete battery contact - adjust the parent unit on

the docking station.

• Dirty contact - clean the battery contact by wiping with

an alcohol moistened cloth.

• Battery is full - charging is not necessary at this time.

There is no sound when the headset is connected to my parent unit.

• Unplug and reconnect the headset. Make sure that

the connector is pushed in all the way.

• The volume may be deactivated or set too low. Make sure your headset has a compatible 3.5mm •

3-pole connector.

Noise interference on your radio or television.

• Your base may be too close. Move it as far away as

possible.

Help

23. General Information

If your product is not working properly...

1. Read this User's Guide.

2. Contact Customer Service at

US 1-866-779-1632

Important Safety Instructions

Follow these safety precautions when using your device to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property:

1. Keep all vents and openings of the device unblocked. Do not set the device on a heating register or over a radiator. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided at the installation site.

2. Do not use while wet or while standing in water.

3. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).

4. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Place the power cord so that it will not be walked on.

5. Never insert objects of any kind into the product vents as that may result in fire or electric shock.

6. Unplug this product from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact the customer service helpline found in this User's Guide.

8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

9. Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge protector to protect the equipment.

10.Do not use this device to report a gas leak, especially if you are in the vicinity of the gas line.

CAUTION

Only use the telephone line cord supplied. Others may not be compatible.

Unplug this device immediately from an outlet if:

• The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• Liquid has been spilled on the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water. Do

not retrieve the parent unit or base until after you have unplugged the power from the wall. Then retrieve the unit by the unplugged cords.

• The product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

• The product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

General Information

Installation Guidelines

1. Read all instructions and save them for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink, or shower.

4. Operate this device using only the power source that is indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the power supply to your home, consult with your dealer or local power company.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation.

7. Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this device.

8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

9. To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place the device on or near a TV, microwave oven, or VCR.

Battery Safety Instructions

• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the

battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury.

CAUTION

There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. Use only the battery pack that came with your device or an authorised replacement recommended by the manufacturer.

• Keep battery packs out of the reach of children.

• Remove battery packs if storing over 30 days.

• Do not dispose of battery packs in fire, which could

result in explosion.

• The rechargeable battery packs that power this

product must be disposed of properly and may need to be recycled. Refer to the battery label for battery type. Contact your local recycling centre for proper disposal methods.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

General Information

Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty ("Warranty")

Thank you for purchasing this product manufactured under license by Binatone Electronics International LTD ("BINATONE").

What Does this Warranty Cover?

Subject to the exclusions contained below, BINATONE warrants that this product ("Product") or certified accessory ("Accessory") sold for use with this product that it manufactured to be free from defects in meterials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period outlined below. This Warranty is your exclusive warranty and is not transferable.

Who is Covered?

This Warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable.

What will BINATONE do?

BINATONE or its authorised distributor at its option and within a commercially reasonable time, will at no charge repair or replace any Products or Accessories that does not conform to this Warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.

What Other Limitations Are There?

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL BINATONE BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from one jurisdiction to another.

General Information

Products Covered Length of Coverage

Consumer Products One (1) year from the date of the

Consumer Accessories

Consumer Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced

products original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.

Ninety (90) days from the date of the accessories original purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.

The balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days

from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.

Exclusions

Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair

and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.

Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this Warranty.

Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the

Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of BINATONE,are are excluded from coverage.

Use of Non-Binatone branded Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the

use of Non-Binatone branded or certified Products or Accessories or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. Unauthorised Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than BINATONE or its authorised service centres, are centres, are excluded from coverage.

Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-binatone branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.

Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage.

General Information

How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?

To obtain service or information, please call:

US 1-866-779-1632

You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories at your expense and risk, to a BINATONE Authori ed Repair Cent .

To obtain service, you must include: (a) the Product or Accessory; (b) the original proof of purchase (receipt) which includes the date, place and seller of the Product; (c) if a warranty card was included in your box, a completed warranty card showing the serial number of the Product; (d) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (e) your address and telephone number.

These terms and conditions constitute the complete warranty agreement between you and BINATONE. regarding the Products or Accessories purchased by you, and supersede any prior agreement or representations, including representations made in any literature publications or promotional materials issued by BINATONE. or representations made by any agent employee or staff of BINATONE, that may have been made in connection with the said purchase.

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FCC and IC regulations

FCC Part l5

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

General Information

the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria.

The

baby unit shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC: “ before the certification/registration number onlysignifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were meThis product meets the applicable Industry Canada technicalspecifications.This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canadaapplicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cetappareilnumérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Technical Specifications

Parent Unit

Wi-Fi Frequency 2.412 GHz - 2.462 GHz

C C

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Power Adapter Base Adapter

Parent Unit Battery

Screen Size 3.2"

Backlight LED

Panel Resolution 400 x 240

0º to 40º

-20ºC to 60ºC

Sunstrong international industrial ltd

Input: 100-120VAC 60Hz 0.3A Output 1: 5. Output 2: 5.

WARNING!

Use only with provided power

supply.

uangZhou TWS Electronics

Limited

3.7V 910mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (BQ50)

8VDC 600mA 8VDC 1000mA

Supported Memory Card Type

Micro-USB Port Included

Headphone 3.5mm jack

Wi-Fi

Connection

Micro-SD (No micro-USD card

attached)

802.11b/g/n

Printed in China

Version 12.0

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