Gionee S Plus User Manual

GiONEE

S plus

User Guide

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the user manual may differ from the actual product. In such a case, the latter shall
govern. Images shown are for representation purpose only. Specifications are subject
to change without prior notice. GiONEE keeps the right to modify the content in this
user guide without prior notice.

Contents

1. For your safety ............................................................................................................... 1

2. Learn about the phone .................................................................................................. 2

 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 2

 Function Keys ................................................................................................................ 2

3. Before using ................................................................................................................... 3

 Insert Micro SIM and SD cards ..................................................................................... 3

 Charge the Battery ......................................................................................................... 4

4. Getting started ................................................................................................................ 4

 Basic Function ............................................................................................................... 4

 Home screen ................................................................................................................... 4

 Touch screen .................................................................................................................. 6

5. Communication .............................................................................................................. 7

 Make a call ...................................................................................................................... 7

 Incoming call .................................................................................................................. 7

 Send a Message ............................................................................................................. 7

6. Multimedia ....................................................................................................................... 8

 Camera ............................................................................................................................ 8

 Gallery ........................................................................................................................... 10

 Music ............................................................................................................................. 11

7. Connection .................................................................................................................... 11

 Airplane mode .............................................................................................................. 11

 Mobile Networks ........................................................................................................... 11

 WLAN ............................................................................................................................. 12

 Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 12

 Hot Knot ........................................................................................................................ 13

 USB ................................................................................................................................ 13

8. Advanced Functions .................................................................................................... 13

 Extreme mode .............................................................................................................. 13

 Chameleon .................................................................................................................... 14

 Long screenshots ........................................................................................................ 14

9. Operation ...................................................................................................................... 15

 Smart gestures ............................................................................................................. 15

 Black screen gestures ................................................................................................. 16

 Suspend option ............................................................................................................ 17

10. Health and Safety ....................................................................................................... 17

 SAR Compliance .......................................................................................................... 17

 SAR Recommendations .............................................................................................. 18

 E-Waste ......................................................................................................................... 18

 Operating Temperature ................................................................................................ 19

11. FAQ .............................................................................................................................. 19

1. For your safety

Please read this manual before using the cell phone to ensure safe and proper use.

SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS

Please abide by relevant provisions or regulations. Please turn off your mobile phone near medical
equipment.

SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING

Don’t use the phone at a refueling point. Don’t use near fuel or chemicals.

MICRO SIM CARDS AND SD CARD ARE PORTABLE

Keep your phone, phone parts and accessories out of children’s reach.

BATTERY

Please do not destroy or damage the battery, it can be dangerous and cause fire.
Please do not throw battery in fire to avoid hazard.
When battery cannot be used, please dispose in safe environment.
Do not try to dismantle the battery.
If the battery or the charger is broken or old, please stop using them, and replace with certified genuine
battery

USE QUALITY EQUIPMENT

Use authorized equipment to avoid danger

ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST

Give full attention while driving, Park before using your phone. Please follow traffic rules of local city
town.

INTERFERENCE

All wireless devices may be susceptible to cause interference, which could affect performance.

SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. It’s not only dangerous but also illegal to use mobile

phone in an aircraft.

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2. Learn about the phone

Keys

Icon

Function

Power key

a) Press to Turns on/off the screen.
b) Press and Hold to power off the phone or reboot.

Volume key

Press to adjust the volume of device.

Recent task key

Tap to open the list of recent used apps.
Shake the phone to clean all of recent used apps.

Home key

Tap to return to Home screen.
Long press to access Google™ search.

Back key

Tap to return to the previous screen.

Overview

Function Keys

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3. Before using

The phone is a Dual SIM mobile allowing you to use the facility of two networks.

Insert Micro SIM and SD cards

1. .Switch off the mobile phone. Then remove the cover as shown in figure.
Notice: Please start from the bottom left while removing the cover, and flip it up at the
bottom.

2. Remove the battery and insert the Micro SIM and SD cards to the card slots correctly.
① ②

3. Put back the battery and cover.

 Note:
 Micro SIM and SD cards are not supported to hot plugging.
 Do not remove the Micro SIM and SD cards while the device is transferring data.

Doing so may cause data to be lost or damage to the cards and device.

 The Micro SIM card and SD card are small parts. Please keep away from Children to

avoid swallowing the card by accident.

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 Please do not touch the metal surface of Micro SIM and SD cards away from

electromagnetic field to avoid damage data.

Charge the Battery
Charge the battery before using it. Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and
then plug the end of the USB cable into the USB Port.

4. Getting started

Basic Function

 Turn on the phone

Press and hold a while of power key to turn on the phone.

 Turn off the phone

Long press the power key until a menu will show. Choose “Power off’’ to turn off the
phone.

 Restart the phone

Long press the power key until a menu will show. Choose “Reboot’’ to restart the
phone.

 Lock the screen

Option 1: Press the power key to turn off the screen and lock it
Option 2: In the Home screen & lock screen, double tap the screen to lock it.
Option 3: The screen will auto lock if you don't use the phone for a while.

 Unlock the screen

Press the power key, and then slide to top for unlocking.

Home screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It
displays application icons, widgets, and other features. You can customize the Home
screen with different wallpaper and display the items you want.

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 Status Bar

At the top of the screen, it displays the time, signal, battery information, and icons for
notifications that you’ve received.

 Notification Center

Swipe down from the top edge to see more detail of the new notification, such as
messaging, missed call, Wi-Fi connection. Tap the notification and drag to left or right
to delete it.

 Control Center

Swipe up from the bottom edge. In the control center, it’s quick to access to Torch,
Fake call, Calculator, and Camera. You can also adjust the brightness and turn on /
off Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Data connection, Bluetooth, Location, Rotate screen,
Vibrate, Voice, Extreme mode, Super screenshot.

 Desktop Menu

Slide to top on the touch screen to open the desktop menu. You can change the
Launcher Theme & Wallpaper, edit desktop. It’s quick to access to Desktop Settings,

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