Cat S48C User Manual
Cat® S48c Smartphone
User Manual
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PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Please read this manual and the recommended safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of this device.
• Despite its rugged nature, avoid intentionally hitting, throwing, crushing, puncturing or bending the device.
• If used in salt water, rinse the device in fresh water afterwards to avoid salt corrosion.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessories. Only authorized personnel can service or repair it.
• Do not switch on the device in a circumstance where the use of mobile phones is prohibited, or in a situation where the
device may cause interference or danger.
• Do not use the device while driving.
• Switch off the device near medical apparatus and follow the rules or regulations regarding mobile phone use in hospitals
and health care facilities.
• Switch off the device or activate airplane mode when situated in an aircraft, as it may cause interference to the
aircraft’s control equipment.
• Switch off the device near high-precision electronic devices as it may affect their performance.
• Do not place the device or its accessories in containers with a strong electromagnetic eld.
• Do not put magnetic storage media near the device as it may be damaged or erased.
• Do not use the device in an environment with ammable gases or vapors, such as a gas station, or put the device in a
high- temperature place.
• Keep the device and its accessories away from young children.
• Do not allow children to use the device without guidance.
• Use only approved accessories, including the charger, to avoid the risk of unit damage and re.
• Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using
the wireless device.
• For medical implant patients (heart, joints etc) keep the device 6 inches away from the implant and, during a phone call,
keep the device positioned on the opposite side of the implant.
• Strictly follow the relevant instructions of this manual while using the USB power cable, otherwise it may cause
damage to your device or PC.
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LEGAL NOTICE
All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, 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.
www.cat.com/www.caterpillar.com
Bullitt Mobile Ltd is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc.
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. 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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of
such marks by Bullitt Group is under license.
Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Google, Android, Google Play, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
All other third-party trademarks and trade names, including the Bullitt trademark, are those of their
respective owners.
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. Therefore, the descriptions in this manual may not exactly match the purchased product or its accessories.
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 device including 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 device is accountable to you.
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. Customers must obtain all
necessary governmental permits and licenses to export, re-export or import the product mentioned in this manual
including the software and technical data.
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CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE CAT® S48C SMARTPHONE 6
RUGGED CREDENTIALS 6
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 7
KEY FUNCTIONS 7
GETTING STARTED 8
INSTALLING A NANO SIM CARD 8
INSTALLING A MEMORY CARD 8
CHARGING THE BATTERY 8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE USE OF BATTERY 9
POWERING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF 9
TOUCHSCREEN 10
HOME SCREEN 10
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN 10
DISPLAY 10
NOTIFICATION PANEL 12
SHORTCUT ICONS 12
WIDGETS 12
FOLDERS 13
WALLPAPERS 13
TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO AND FROM YOUR DEVICE 13
MAKING A PHONE CALL 13
OTHER OPERATIONS DURING A CALL 14
SPRINT DIRECT CONNECT PLUS 15
CONTACTS 15
USING THE ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD 17
WI-FI 17
SMS AND MMS 18
BLUETOOTH 19
TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS 19
ENJOYING MUSIC 22
LISTENING TO FM RADIO 22
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CONTENTS
SYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION 22
USING OTHER APPS 24
MANAGING THE DEVICE 25
PERSONALIZING THE DISPLAY 25
SETTING DEVICE RINGTONE 26
CONFIGURING THE PROGRAMMABLE KEY 26
USING NFC 27
PROTECTING THE DEVICE 27
MANAGING APPS 27
RESETTING THE DEVICE 28
VIEWING THE E-LABEL 28
APPENDIX 29
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 29
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 30
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) 31
FCC STATEMENT 31
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR) 32
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING INFORMATION 32
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WELCOME TO THE CAT® S48c SMARTPHONE
The truly rugged smartphone with ultra-tough features and a battery designed to last all day. Built to handle the extreme
conditions you face every day at work and play. Drop it, dunk it, or forget to charge it - the Cat S48c will not let you down.
Your smartphone is not only water and dust resistant and certied to the highest industry standard for ruggedness, it boasts
capabilities that reach beyond these tests. Drop-proof onto concrete from an impressive height of 6 feet, tough enough to
handle thermal shocks and salt mist spray, waterproof for up to 35 minutes in depths of up to 4 feet - the Cat S48c will stay
connected, no matter what life throws at it.
Its high capacity battery and expandable storage of up to 128GB guarantees that daily performance will not be compromised.
Its large and bright, scratch-resistant 5.0” FHD display can be read in direct sunlight and can even be used when its wet or if
you’re wearing gloves. Plus, its easy-grip design features a multi-function programmable key - useful for Push to Talk (PTT),
or to easily launch its torch or camera.
Register your new Cat phone to become part of the Cat phones community for the latest news, updates and offers. Tap the
Registration app and follow the on screen instructions.
RUGGED CREDENTIALS
DROPPING YOUR DEVICE:
• Do: Use your device up to a height of 6 feet – it is drop proof within this height range.
• Don’t: Throw your device with force from above the 6 feet range. The device is durable, but not indestructible.
WATERPROOFING:
• Do: Use your device in damp and wet conditions - the 5.0’’ multi-touch screen works with wet ngers. Ensure that all
components and covers are properly closed before using your device in water. The device can withstand a depth of 4
feet for up to 35 minutes.
• Don’t: Forget to close your device’s components and covers before using it in water, or attempt to use the device beyond
a 4 feet depth.
DUSTPROOF AND SCRATCHPROOF:
• Do: Use your device in dirty, dusty environments. The Cat S48c is certied IP68, an industry standard measure for
durability and its display is made from scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.
EXTREME TEMPERATURES:
• Do: Use your device within the temperature range of -13º F (-25º C) to + 131º F (55º C). It can also handle extreme changes
in temperature: shifting between cold and hot, or vice versa very quickly.
• Don’t: Use your device outside its operational range of -13º F (-25º C) to + 131º F (55º C). It is not built for a freezer or an
oven.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
• Device with pre-installed screen protector
• Quick Start Guide & Warranty information
• USB power cable and power adapter
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CID2, Gr A-D, T4, TAMB: -25°C TO +55°C
WARNING-EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT CHARGE OR
CONNECT OR REMOVE ANYTHING IN HAZARDOUS
AREAS
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1. HEADSET JACK
2. EARPIECE
3. FRONT CAMERA
4. VOLUME KEYS
5. LOUDSPEAKER
6. RECENT APPS BUTTON
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7. USB PORT
8. HOME BUTTON
9. BACK BUTTON
10. PROGRAMMABLE KEY
11. POWER KEY
12.13MP CAMERA
13. FLASH
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KEY FUNCTIONS
POWER KEY
• Press and hold to turn on the device
• Press and hold to open the Power off options when the device is on.
• Press to lock or wake the screen when the device is idle
HOME BUTTON
• Press at any time, when the phone is on and unlocked, to display the Home Screen
• Hold down the Home button to use your GoogleTM Assistant
• Press twice to wake the screen when the device is idle
RECENT APPS BUTTON
• Press at any time to open recently used apps
BACK BUTTON
• Press to go back to the previous screen
• Press to close the on-screen keyboard
VOLUME UP/DOWN KEY
• Volume – Press the Volume up key to increase the volume, or the Volume down key to decrease the volume of a call,
ringtone, media or alarm
• Screenshot – Press both Power and Volume down keys simultaneously. Screenshots are saved in the photo album
• Camera - In the Camera app, press the Volume up key to take a photo or start/stop recording a video. Press the
Volume down key to switch between photo and video. Press and hold the Volume down key to switch between the
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front and rear cameras
GETTING STARTED
INSTALLING A NANO SIM CARD
1. Place your device on a at surface with the display facing upwards and open the SIM protective cover.
2. Use your ngertip to pull out the SIM tray.
3. Put the Nano SIM card in the SIM tray as indicated on the tray guide with gold pins facing upwards.
4. Insert the SIM tray back into the SIM card slot and ensure the SIM protective cover is completely closed.
INSTALLING A MEMORY CARD
1. Place your device on a at surface with the display facing upwards and open the SD protective cover.
2. Insert a microSD™ card into the memory card slot with gold pins facing upwards (the white device ID label preinstalled
in this space remains. Place the microSD™ card on top of the white label.)
NOTE:
• Push the memory card until you hear a locking sound.
• To remove the microSD card, open the SD protective cover, press against the edge of the memory card and remove it.
• Do not force the microSD card as this could damage the memory card or slot.
• Installation of a memory card is optional.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The S48c batery cannot be removed from the device. Charge the battery to 100% before using your device for the rst time.
1. Connect the USB power cable to the charging power adapter.
2. Open the USB port cover and insert the USB power cable to the USB port.
NOTE:
• Only use Cat approved chargers and cables. Unapproved equipment may cause damage to the device or cause batteries
to become a re hazard.
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NOTE:
• Be careful not to use excessive force when connecting the USB cable and be aware of the correct orientation of
the plug.
• Attempting to insert the connector incorrectly may cause damage that will not be covered by the warranty.
1. Plug the charger into the appropriate wall outlet.
2. When your device is fully charged, rstly unplug the USB cable from the device, then unplug the charger from the wall
outlet. Completely close the USB port cover on the device after charging
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE USE OF
BATTERY
If the battery is completely exhausted, your device may not power on immediately after charging starts. Before attempting
to turn it on, allow the battery to charge for a few minutes. The on-screen charge animation may not be displayed during
this period.
When the battery power level is low, your device plays an alert and displays a prompt. When the battery power is almost
exhausted, your device will power off automatically.
NOTE:
The time required to charge the battery depends on the environmental temperature and the age of the battery.
POWERING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF
POWER ON
• Press and hold the Power key.
When you turn on your device for the rst time, a Welcome Screen will be displayed. Firstly, select your preferred language
and then tap GET STARTED to continue with the set-up process.
NOTE:
• A Wi-Fi or Data connection is required.
You can skip set-up and complete it at another time. However, a Google account is required to use some of the Google
services on this AndroidTM device.
POWERING OFF
1. Press and hold the Power key to open the Power off options menu.
2. Tap Power off.
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TOUCHSCREEN
TOUCHSCREEN ACTIONS
• Tap: Use your ngertip to select an item, conrm a selection or start an app on the screen.
• Tap and hold: Tap an item with your ngertip and continue to press down until the screen responds. For example, to
open the options menu for the active screen, tap 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: If you want to move an item, tap and hold it with your ngertip then drag it to any part of the screen.
HOME SCREEN
The Home Screen is the starting point for accessing your device’s features. It displays app icons, widgets, shortcuts and more.
It can be customized with different wallpapers and can be adjusted to display your preferred items.
NOTE:
• Tap and hold an empty space on the Home Screen to launch the shortcut to wallpapers, widgets and Home settings.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN
LOCKING THE SCREEN
1. If your device is turned on, press the Power key to lock the screen. You can still receive messages and calls if the screen
is locked.
UNLOCKING THE SCREEN
1. Press the Power key to wake up the screen. Then, drag the padlock icon upwards to unlock the screen. You may
have to enter your pattern or PIN code if pre-set.
2. To launch the Camera app directly from the locked screen, drag the camera icon upwards .
3. To use the Google Voice Search function directly from the locked screen, drag the voice search icon upwards.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY LAYOUT
NOTIFICATIONS AND STATUS INFORMATION
The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. This displays notication icons, such as missed calls or received messages
(on the left) and phone status icons, such as battery status (on the right), in addition to the current time.
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STATUS ICONS
Notications icon Status icons
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