Cat B15Q User Manual
Cat® B15Q Smartphone
User manual
Please Read Before Proceeding
Safety Precautions
Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of your mobile
phone.
Despite the nature of this rugged device, avoid hitting, throwing, dropping, crushing,
bending and puncturing, your mobile phone.
Avoid using your mobile phone in a damp environment, such as the bathroom.
Prevent your mobile phone from being intentionally soaked or washed in liquid.
Do not switch on your mobile phone when it is prohibited to use phones or when the
phone may cause interference or danger.
Do not use your mobile phone while driving.
Follow any rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your
mobile phone near medical apparatus.
Switch off your mobile phone in aircraft. The phone may cause interference to control
equipment of the aircraft.
Switch off your mobile phone near high-precision electronic devices. The phone may
affect the performance of these devices.
Do not attempt to disassemble your mobile phone or its accessories. Only qualied
personnel are allowed to service or repair the phone.
Do not place your mobile phone or its accessories in containers with a strong
electromagnetic eld.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your mobile phone. Radiation from the
phone may erase the information stored on them.
Do not put your mobile phone in a high-temperature place or use it in a place with
ammable gas such as a gas station.
Keep your mobile phone and its accessories away from young children. Do not allow
children to use your mobile phone without guidance.
Use only approved batteries and chargers to avoid the risk of explosions.
Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices. Respect others’
privacy and legal rights when using your wireless device.
Do not use the mobile phone in airplanes, hospital, gas stations, or professional
garages.
For medical implants patient (heart, insuline, etc), keep the mobile phone 15cm
away from the implant and, while calling, keep the phone on the opposite side of the
implant.
Strictly follow the relevant instructions of this manual while using the USB cable.
Otherwise your mobile phone or PC may be damaged.
Legal Notice
© 2014 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved.
CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the
“Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are
trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
Bullitt Mobile Ltd is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc.
Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without prior written consent of Caterpillar Inc.
The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software and
possible licensors. Customers shall not in any manner reproduce, distribute,
modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, reverse engineer, lease, assign, or
sublicense the said software or hardware, unless such restrictions are prohibited by
applicable laws or such actions are approved by respective copyright holders under
licenses.
Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software
installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may be
limited by local network operators or network service providers. Thus the descriptions
herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify any information or
specications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.
The manufacturer is not responsible for the legitimacy and quality of any products that
you upload or download through this mobile phone, including but not limited to the
text, pictures, music, movies, and non-built-in software with copyright protection. Any
consequences arising from the installation or usage of the preceding products on this
mobile phone shall be borne by yourself.
NO WARRANTY
The contents of this manual are provided “as is”. Except as required by applicable
laws, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited
to, the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, are
made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this manual.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no case shall the manufacturer
be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, or lost prots,
business, revenue, data, goodwill or anticipated savings.
Import and Export Regulations
Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and regulations
and will obtain all necessary governmental permits and licenses in order to export,
re-export or import the product mentioned in this manual including the software and
technical data therein.
Contents
Welcome to the Cat® B15Q Smartphone ..........................................................1
Getting to Know Your Mobile Phone ............................................................................. 1
Key functions at your fingertips ...................................................................................... 1
Getting Started with Your Mobile Phone ....................................................................... 2
Powering On or Off Your Mobile Phone ........................................................................ 6
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................................................................. 6
Using the Touchscreen ................................................................................................... 6
Locking and Unlocking the Screen ................................................................................. 7
Display .............................................................................................................. 8
Display layout ................................................................................................................... 8
Notification Panel ............................................................................................................ 9
Shortcut Icons ................................................................................................................... 9
Folders ..............................................................................................................................10
Wallpapers .......................................................................................................................10
Transferring Media to and from Your Mobile Phone ...................................................10
Using the Airplane Mode ................................................................................................ 11
Phone .............................................................................................................. 11
Making a Call ...................................................................................................................11
Answering and Rejecting a Call .....................................................................................12
Other Operations During a Call ......................................................................................12
Using Call log ...................................................................................................................13
People ............................................................................................................. 14
Communicating with Your Contacts ..............................................................................15
Using the Onscreen Keyboard .......................................................................................15
Messaging ....................................................................................................... 16
SMS and MMS .................................................................................................................16
Email .................................................................................................................................17
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................ 20
Browser ...........................................................................................................20
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................ 20
Entertainment ................................................................................................. 22
Taking Photos and Recording Videos ............................................................................ 22
Enjoying Music ............................................................................................................... 24
Listening to FM Radio .................................................................................................... 25
Google Services .............................................................................................. 26
Using Maps ..................................................................................................... 28
Using YouTube ................................................................................................ 29
Using Play Store ............................................................................................. 29
Synchronizing Information ............................................................................. 30
Managing Your Accounts .............................................................................................. 30
Customizing Your Account Synchronization ................................................................ 31
Using Other Applications ............................................................................... 32
Using the Calendar ......................................................................................................... 32
Using the Alarm .............................................................................................................. 33
Using the File Manager .................................................................................................. 33
Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 34
Managing Your Mobile Phone ......................................................................... 35
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................................. 35
Setting the Display ......................................................................................................... 35
Setting Phone Ringtone ................................................................................................. 36
Setting Phone Services .................................................................................................. 36
Protecting Your Mobile Phone ....................................................................................... 37
Managing Applications .................................................................................................. 37
Ways to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory ............................................................ 38
Resetting Your Mobile Phone ........................................................................................ 38
Specifications ................................................................................................. 39
Appendix .........................................................................................................40
Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................................. 40
Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 42
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) ................................................................................... 43
Emergency Call ............................................................................................................... 43
FCC Statement ................................................................................................................ 43
Industry Canada Statement ........................................................................................... 44
RF Exposure Information (SAR) .................................................................................... 45
Prevention of Hearing Loss .......................................................................................... 45
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 46
CE SAR Compliance ....................................................................................................... 46
Disposal and Recycling Information ............................................................................. 47
Welcome to the Cat® B15Q Smartphone
The B15Q is waterproof and dustproof IP67 rated and is rugged enough to withstand a drop of
1.8M onto a hard surface. Yet it also features a capacitive touch control panel through excellent
scratch resistant glass, and is powered by Android, offering Google suite applications,
including access to thousands of Android application through Google Play Store. As well as
being a rugged mobile phone, with it you’ll be able to enjoy web browsing, messaging, music
and more with its high capacity battery and expandable memory up to 32GB.
Getting to Know Your Mobile Phone
Phone at a Glance
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW
1. Earpiece
2. Headphone port
3. Power button
4. Front camera
5. Ambient light and
proximity sensor
6. Volume buttons
7. Rear camera
8. Flash LED
9. Speaker
10. Back cover latch
11. Flashlight/Shutter button
12. Back key
13. Microphone
14. Home key
15. Menu key
16. USB port
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Key functions at your fingertips
Power key
Home key
Menu key
Back key
Press to turn on your mobile phone.
Press and hold to open the Phone options menu.
Press to lock or wake the screen when your mobile phone is on.
Press at any time to display the Home screen. A long press of the Home
key will launch Google search or Google Now.
Touch to open a menu with options that relate to the current screen or
application. A long press of the Menu key will list the recent applications
used. A short press of the Menu key from the Home screen will display
all screen and icon settings.
Touch to display the previous screen you were working in.
Use to close onscreen keyboard.
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Getting Started with Your Mobile Phone
Removing the Back Cover
1. Slide the back cover latch to the unlock position.
2. Hook your ngertip under the back cover.
3. Pry to open the back cover.
4. You now have access to battery compartment.
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Installing the Memory Card
SD Card
SIM
1. Open the memory slot cover.
2. Insert a microSD card as shown.
Note:
When inserting the microSD card, make sure that the gold contacts face
downward.
Installing the SIM card
Insert the SIM card as shown.
Make sure the gold contacts are facing down and the cut-off corner is facing towards the
battery compartment.
Installing the Battery
Insert the battery.
Make sure the contacts of the battery are aligned with the connectors in the battery
compartment.
Note:
To remove the battery, use your fingertip to lift and remove the battery.
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Replacing the Back Cover
SD Card
SIM
1. Make sure the rear cover is the correct way round.
2. Engage the hooks on the top of the back cover with the designated holes on your phone.
3. Push the back cover rmly to secure it into place.
Note:
Be careful not to bend the lugs/catches/hooks on the battery cover.
4. Press and hold the bottom of the back cover and slide the back cover latch to the left to the
lock the back cover.
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Charging the Battery
Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly inserted into your phone.
1. Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to the charger.
Note:
Use only Cat® approved chargers and cables. Unapproved equipment may cause damage to the
device or cause batteries to explode.
2. Open the USB port cover. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your phone.
Note:
Be careful not to use excessive force when plugging the USB cable.
Be aware of the correct orientation of the plug. Damage can be caused by attempting to insert the
connector the wrong way which is not covered by the warranty.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the wall charger and insert into an electrical socket.
Note:
The touchscreen may not function correctly if the power source is not stable.
4. When charging is complete, remove the connector from the device and then remove the wall
charger.
Note:
Never remove the battery during charging as doing so may cause damage to the device.
Note:
If the battery is completely discharged, it will not be possible to switch on the device when the power
is first connected. Allow an exhausted battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to
switch on the device.
Important Information About the Battery
If the battery has not been used for a long period of time, you may not be able to power on
your mobile phone immediately after you begin charging the battery. Allow the battery to
charge for a few minutes with the phone powered off before attempting to power on the
phone. The on-screen charge animation may not be displayed during this period.
Over time, the battery will not hold a charge for as long as it did when it was new. When the
battery life becomes noticeably shorter than usual after being charged properly, replace the
battery with a new one of the same type.
Using data services increases demand on the battery and will reduce the length of time it can
hold a charge.
The time required to charge the battery depends on the environmental temperature and the
age of the battery.
When the battery power level is low, the phone plays an alert and displays a prompt. When the
battery power is almost exhausted, your phone will power off automatically.
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Powering On or Off Your Mobile Phone
Powering On Your Mobile Phone
Press the Power button.
The rst time you power on your phone, you will see a Welcome screen. Select your preferred
language and touch the Start icon to continue with the set up process.
Note:
If personal identification number (PIN) protection is enabled on your SIM Card, you will be asked to
enter your PIN before the Welcome screen. A Wi-Fi or Data connection is needed to complete the set
up process.
You will now be prompted to sign in with your existing Google account, or set up a new
account and complete the set up process.
Note:
You can skip the account set up process to complete at another time. A Google account is required to
use some of the Google services on offer through your device.
Powering Off Your Mobile Phone
1. Press and hold the Power button to open the Phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off.
3. Touch OK.
Getting to Know the Home Screen
After you sign in, or when you power on the phone, the Home screen opens. The Home screen
is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application icons,
widgets, shortcuts, and other features. You can customize the Home screen with different
wallpaper and display the items you want.
The home screen has the Launcher icon ( ). Touch this to view and launch installed
applications (apps).
Using the Touchscreen
Touchscreen Actions
Touch: Touch using your ngertip to select an item, conrm a selection, or start an application.
Touch and hold: Touch an item with your ngertip and continue to press down until your
mobile phone responds. For example, to open the options menu for the active screen, touch
the screen and hold down until the menu appears.
Swipe: Move your nger across the screen either vertically or horizontally. For example, swipe
left or right to switch between pictures.
Drag: Touch and hold the desired item with your nger. Drag the item to any part of the screen.
You can drag an icon to move or delete it.
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Rotating Your Mobile Phone Display
The orientation of most screens will rotate with the phone as you turn it from upright to
sideways and back again. See “Auto-rotate screen“ on page 35.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
Locking the Screen
When your mobile phone is on, press the Power button to lock the screen. When the screen is
locked, you can still receive messages and calls.
If you leave your mobile phone undisturbed for a while, the screen will lock automatically.
Unlocking the Screen
Press the Power key to wake up the screen. Then drag the lock icon ( ) to the unlock icon ( )
to unlock the screen.
To use the Camera ( ) or Google Search ( ) function directly, drag the lock icon ( ) to
the respective icon.
Note:
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to unlock the screen. For details, refer to
“Protecting Your Mobile Phone with a Screen Lock“ on page 37.
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Display
Display layout
Notifications and Status Information
The Status bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays notications icons, such as
missed call or received messages (on the left) and phone status icons, such as battery status
(on the right), along with the current time.
Notication icons Status icons
Status Icons
Connected to GPRS mobile network Bluetooth is on
Connected to EDGE mobile network Connected to a Bluetooth device
Connected to 3G mobile network Vibrate mode
Connected to HSDPA mobile network Ringer is silenced
Connected to HSPA+ mobile network Battery is very low
Mobile network signal strength Battery is low
Searching for a network signal Battery is partially drained
No signal Battery is full
Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is charging
Roaming Receiving location data from GPS
Airplane mode
Notification Icons
New email message Incoming call
New text or multimedia message Missed call
Alarm is set Speakerphone is activated
Upcoming event Phone microphone is muted
Data is syncing Downloading data
Problem with sign-in or sync Phone is connected via USB cable
A screenshot is captured
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Notification Panel
Your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new message or there is an incoming
event. The notication panel also informs you about alarms and settings — for example,
when an alarm is activated. Open the notication panel to see who the wireless network
operator is or to view a message, reminder, or event notication.
Opening the Notification Panel
1. When a new notication icon appears on the notication bar, touch the notication bar, and
then drag down to open the notication panel.
2. Touch a notication to open the related application.
Closing the Notification Panel
To directly close a notication (without viewing), simply touch and hold the notication and
drag it to the left/right of the screen.
To close the notication panel, slide the bottom of the panel upwards to close the notications
panel.
Shortcut Icons
Adding a New Screen Item
1. From the Home screen, touch to display all the applications.
2. To add an item, drag the application icon to a specic Home screen.
Moving a Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an application icon on the Home screen until the icon enlarges.
2. Without lifting your nger, drag the icon to the desired position on the screen, and then
release it.
Note:
There must be enough space for the icon to fit on the current Home screen panel.
Removing a Screen Item
1. Touch and hold an application icon on the Home screen until the icon enlarges.
2. Without lifting your nger, drag the item to Remove.
3. When the item turns red, release your nger to remove it from the Home screen.
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Widgets
A widget lets you preview or use an application. You can place widgets on your Home screen
as icons or preview windows. Several widgets are installed on your phone by default. More
widgets can be downloaded from Google Play Store. To add a widget to one of the screens:
1. From the Home screen, touch the Menu key. Then touch WIDGETS to display the available
widgets.
2. To add an item, drag your desired widget to a specic Home screen.
Folders
Creating a Folder
Drag the application icon or shortcut and drop it on top of similar applications.
Renaming a Folder
1. Touch a folder to open it.
2. On the title bar of the folder, enter the new folder name.
3. When complete, touch the Back key.
Wallpapers
Changing the Wallpaper
1. From the Home screen, touch the Menu key or touch and hold the Home screen.
2. Touch WALLPAPER.
3. Scroll through the available options to set a wallpaper of your choice.
Transferring Media to and from Your Mobile Phone
Transfer all your favorite music and pictures between your mobile phone and PC in Media
Device MTP mode.
1. Connect your mobile phone to your PC with the USB cable and MTP mode will be activated.
2. Your phone should be displayed as a removable device displaying Phone storage and if a
memory card is inserted, SD card will also be visible.
Note:
If using a MAC you will need to download drivers from: http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
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