SETUP GUIDE
TM
TM
Model Mini 3i
SETUP GUIDE
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
smartphone.
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you how to avoid the problem.
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Contents
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone . . . . . .5
Check the Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Activate Phone Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set Up the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mini 3i Smartphone Features . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Right View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone . . . . . . . . .13
Switching Between Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Answering or Declining Calls . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Checking Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Messaging Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Managing Bluetooth Connections . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Email Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessing and Using Other
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mini 3i Smartphone Accessories. . . . . . . .21
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Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Dell™ Mini 3i advanced smartphone. This section
provides information to setup and start using
your smartphone.
Check the Package Contents
Check the contents of your phone packaging to
verify that you have the following:
Phone•
MicroSD (pre-installed with navigation map, •
PC Sync tool, and
Battery•
Power adapter (with one regional plug head)•
Pouch•
Stylus•
USB to Mini-USB cable•
Mini-USB stereo headset•
User’s Manual
)
Mini-USB to 3.5 mm audio adapter (may ship •
depending on the choice you made during
purchase)
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Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone
To use all of the phone features, you need:
A wireless service plan with a carrier•
An Internet connection•
A computer with a USB 2.0 port•
Activate Phone Service
Before you can use any of the phone features,
you must activate the phone. To activate the
phone you must:
Sign up for a service plan with a service •
carrier in your area
Register the phone with the network•
If you purchased this phone from a service
carrier, activation may have been done during
the purchase.
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Set Up the Phone
You must install the battery, SIM card, and
charge the battery before you can use your
smartphone.
To set up your phone for the first time:
Open the cover1. .
Slide a finger into the finger slot, then lift the
cover.
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
Install the SIM card2. .
Rotate the SIM card lock outwards.a.
Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts b.
facing down and insert the card into the
SIM card holder.
NOTE: To ensure proper installation, align
the cut corners in the card and the SIM
card slot.
Rotate the SIM card lock back into place c.
to lock the SIM card.
3. Install the microSD card.
Hold the microSD card with the metal a.
contacts facing down.
Slide the microSD card into the microSD b.
card holder.
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Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Install the battery4. .
Align the metal contacts on the battery with
the contacts on the battery holder and insert
the battery.
Close the cover5. .
Insert the tabs on the cover into the slots on
the phone and snap the cover in place.
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Charge the battery6. .
CAUTION: Do not use any non-approved
chargers as they may damage your phone
and invalidate any warranties.
NOTE: It takes at least one charging-
discharging cycle for the battery to reach
its peak performance.
Using the Mini-USB to USB cable, plug a.
the power adapter into a power outlet and
then into your phone.
Charge your phone for at least 2 hours. b.
Ensure that your phone is fully charged
by checking the charge indicator on the
status bar.
Turn on your phone7. .
Press and hold the power button for two
seconds.
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone
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Mini 3i Smartphone Features
Front View
1
Speaker — Use to listen to phone
conversations.
2
Touch screen — Displays phone images.
3
Microphone — Use for voice calls.
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Back View
1
2
3
3
1
Camera — Use to take photos and
capture video.
2
Cover — Covers the battery, SIM card,
and microSD card holders.
3
Camera flash — Use to take photos in
dim light.
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2
Left View
MINI USB
Mini 3i Smartphone Features
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Power/Lock button — Short press (when
the display is active): locks or unlocks
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2
3
the display.
Short press (when the display is in sleep
mode): wakes up the display.
Long press: Power On/Power Off.
2
Home/Back button — Short press:
navigate back one screen at a time.
Long press: return to the Home screen.
3
Mini-USB port — Use to charge the
phone, connect to a computer, or
connect to a headset.
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Mini 3i Smartphone Features
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2
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Right View
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1
Volume up — Press to increase the
volume level.
2
Volume down — Press to decrease the
volume level.
3
Options button — Short press to open
the Options menu.
4
Camera button — Press to activate
the camera and take photos or capture
video.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
This section describes the fastest way to
access tools and features on your smartphone.
NOTE: For more information on other
options for the tasks described in this
section, see the
Support website at supportapj.dell.com.
User’s Manual
on the Dell
Switching Between Screens
Your phone can hold many different applications
and shortcuts. In order to make these items
easily accessible, you can have multiple
screens that display up to 24 icons at a time.
To switch between the screens, swipe your
finger or the optional stylus across the screen
from left to right, or right to left.
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Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Status Bar
The status bar appears at the top of the screen.
Icons appear on the status bar to notify you of a
new message, upcoming calendar event, alarm,
or other information important to you.
To learn more about these icons and the
features they indicate, see the
the Dell Support website at supportapj.dell.com.
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User’s Manual
on
The following table outlines status icons:
Icon Information
New email
New SMS or MMS
New instant message
New voicemail
Alarm is set
GPS is enabled
GPS is connected
Sync
Sync error
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Icon Information
Outgoing call
Missed call
Incoming call
Call forwarding is active
Speakerphone is on
Microphone is on mute
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
USB is connected
Icon Information
Bluetooth is connected
Bluetooth is enabled
Battery charge is full
Battery charge is 20%
Battery is charging
Full signal strength
Half signal strength
No signal
microSD card is installed
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Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Making Calls
Tap the 1. Dialer icon on the Home screen.
Tap the 2. Dialer tab at the top of the dialer
screen to open the on-screen dial pad.
Tap the on-screen dial pad to enter a number 3.
and press to call. To make corrections
tap .
NOTE: For more information on other
options for this task, see the
on the Dell Support website at
supportapj.dell.com.
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User’s Manual
Answering or Declining Calls
Slide the notification bar to the top to answer •
a call.
Slide the notification bar down to decline the •
call and direct the call to your voicemail.
NOTE: For more information on other
options for this task, see the
on the Dell Support website at
supportapj.dell.com.
User’s Manual
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Checking Voicemail
The voicemail icon appears on the status bar if
you miss or decline a call or if someone leaves a
voice message.
Tap 1. on the status bar.
The list of voicemail messages that you have
for your account is displayed on the screen.
Tap the listing for the message that you want 2.
to hear.
NOTE: For more information on other
options for this task, see the
on the Dell Support website at
supportapj.dell.com.
User’s Manual
Using Messaging Features
You can use the messaging feature to send and
receive messages.
Tap the 1. Messaging icon .
Press the 2. Options button to display a short
menu on the bottom of the screen.
Using the short menu, you can compose 3.
a new message, change your view to a
list (default) or folder view (like an email
program) and backup your messages.
To change the message service settings,
tap More.
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Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Managing Bluetooth Connections
You can connect your phone to headsets,
printers, and networks using Bluetooth®
technology.
Tap the 1. Settings icon and select
Bluetooth settings.
If the 2. Bluetooth check box is not selected,
tap it to enable bluetooth connections.
In the Bluetooth devices list, tap the name of 3.
the device you want to pair with the phone
and follow the instructions that appear on
the screen.
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Using the Internet Browser
You can access standard and optimized mobile
websites by using the integrated web browser.
Tap the 1. Browser icon to open the
Internet browser.
Press the 2. Options button and select Go.
Enter either a search phrase to search for 3.
sites online, or enter the URL for the site you
wish to access, in the address bar.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Using Email Features
You can use the Email feature to send and
receive messages.
Tap the 1. Messaging icon .
Press the 2. Options button to display a short
menu on the bottom of the screen.
Using the short menu, you can compose 3.
a new message, change your view to a
list (default) or folder view (like an email
program) and backup your messages.
To change the message service settings,
tap More.
Using the Camera
You can capture video and still images using the
camera.
NOTE: You must have a microSD card with
enough free space to store images and
videos captured using the camera.
Tap the 1. Camera icon or press the
camera button.
The camera application displays the
available options: flash mode, video or still
mode, light balance, and picture depth.
Select either still image 2. or video
mode.
Tap the screen or press the camera button to 3.
capture an image or start recording video.
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Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone
Accessing and Using Other Applications
In addition to the applications that ship with
your phone for communication, productivity, and
entertainment, you can download applications
from the online sources provided by your
service carrier, or from other sources on the
Internet.
Regardless of the applications you plan to use,
there are a few short steps and tips that apply to
all applications:
To browse and select an application to use, •
you must access the Home screen. If your
phone is in a sleep or hibernate mode with
an active screensaver, tap and hold the
moving circle, and drag it to the gray circle
at the bottom of the screen.
To open a program, tap an icon once.•
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To view all of the application and shortcut •
icons on your screen, you may need to swipe
your finger across the screen in a rapid
motion to move the focus from right to left,
and so forth.
To move or delete an icon, press and hold •
the icon, and follow the instructions on the
screen.
NOTE: Icons of certain applications may be
locked in position by the service carrier.
To add an application or shortcut, press and •
hold an empty space on the Home screen
and follow the instructions that appear on
the screen.
To protect your applications, settings, and •
data, it is recommended that you back up the
information regularly to a microSD card.
NOTE: For information on backing up data,
see the
User’s Manual
website at supportapj.dell.com.
on the Dell Support
Mini 3i Smartphone Accessories
Your smartphone may ship with the following
accessories:
Mini-USB headset — Allows you to listen to •
music or a phone conversation. Callers hear
you through the integrated microphone. To
use the headset, connect it to the Mini-USB
port.
Stylus — Allows you to quickly enter •
text using the on-screen keyboard and
handwriting tools.
USB to Mini-USB data cable — Allows you •
to connect your smartphone to a computer
for file transfers and data synchronization.
Mini-USB to 3.5 mm audio adapter •
(optional) — Allows you to use headphones
or headsets that use 3.5 mm connectors.
Microfiber pouch — Allows you to store the •
phone for protection when not in use, and to
clean the screen as needed.
CAUTION: Do not use solvents, water, or
other liquids to clean your smartphone.
The included pouch is designed to be used
dry. Liquids may damage your smartphone
and invalidate any warranties.
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