GSmart Alto A2 Instruction Manual
Alto A2
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Safety Information
This section contains impor tant information on safe and eff icient operation. Please read this
information before using the device.
Use only the batteries and power adapter provided by the manufacturer. Use of
unauthorized accessories may void your warranty.
Do not remove the battery while the phone is charging.
Avoid using the phone near elec tromagnetic sources s uc h as TVs, radios, and microwave
ovens.
Unplug the power adapter from the wall outlet during lightning storms to avoid electric
shock or fire.
Do not expose the phone or the battery to direct sunlight.
Do not store your phone in temperatures higher than 60ºC or 140ºF.
Do not use harsh chemicals or detergents to clean your phone.
Do not handle the phone with wet hands whil e it is being charged. This m ay cause an
electric shock or serious damage to the phone.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USE
Use only approved battery.
Keep the battery dry and away from any liquid since this may cause a short circuit.
Keep the battery away from metal objects since this may cause a short circuit.
Do not use damaged or deformed batteries.
If the battery emits a foul odor, discontinue use.
Keep the battery away from babies and small children.
If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid t o come in contact with your skin, eyes or c lothing. If
already in contact, rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.
Keep the battery away from fire since this may cause the battery to explode.
Do not attempt to open or service the battery yourself.
Do not dispose battery in fire or water.
Recycle or dispose used batteries according to the local regulations.
Prevent to place the battery in extreme temperature condition, it maybe influence the
battery efficiency.
ROAD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Turn off the phone in areas with a potentially explos ive atmosphere or where flammable
objects exist such as gas stations, fuel depots, and chemical plants among others. Sparks
from these areas could cause explosion or fire and result in injury or even death.
Do not use hand-held phones while driving a vehicle. Use hands-free devices as an
alternative.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Do not use the phone on board an aircraft. The phone’s network signals may cause
interference to th e navigation s ystem. As a safety meas urement, it is against the law in most
countries to use the phone on board an aircraft.
Copyright © 2013 All Rights Reserved.
Android is a trademar k of Goog le Inc . Us e of this tradem ark is s ubj ect to G oogle Permissions.
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Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Java, JME and
all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
in the United States and other countries.
CE SAR Compliance
This device meets the E U requirements (1999/519/EC) on the lim itation of exposure of the
general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public.
These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific
organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The unit of
measurement for the European Council's recommended limit for mobile devices is the
"Specific Absorption Rate" (SAR), and the S AR limit is 2.0 W/ k g averaged over 10 gram of
body tissue. It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure
guidelines and the European Standard EN 62311 and EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated
accessories. Use of other access ories which conta in metals may not ensure com pliance with
ICNIRP exposure guidelines.
SAR is measured with the dev ice at a separation of 1.5 cm to the body, while tr ansmitting at
the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of the mobile device.
maximum SAR of the device is 0.232 W/Kg.
WEEE Notice
The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of
or dumped with your other hous ehol d waste. You are liab le to dispos e of all your electronic or
electrical waste equipment by reloc ating over to the specif ied collection point for recycling of
such hazardous waste. Isolated collection and proper recovery of your electronic and electrical
waste equipment at the time of disposal will allow us to help conserve natural resources.
Moreover, proper recycling of the electronic and electri cal waste equ ipment will e nsure safet y
of human health and environm ent. For mor e information abo ut electron ic and elec trical wast e
equipment disposal, recovery, and collection points, please contact your local city center,
household waste disposal service, shop from where you purchased the equipment, or
manufacturer of the equipment.
RoHS Compliance
This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 27 January 200 3, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous s ubstances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
European Union Regulatory Conformance
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fiel ds (0–300 GHz). Changes or modi fications to this product not authori zed
by the manufacturer could void the EMC compliance and negate your aut horit y to operat e the
product. This product h as demonstrated EMC c ompliance under co nditions that include d the
use of compliant peripheral de vices and shielded cables between s ystem com ponents. It is
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important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system
components to reduce the possibility of caus ing interference to radios , televisions, and ot her
electronic devices. We, hereby, declare that this cellular, Wi-Fi, & Bluetooth radio is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Products with CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the Euro pean Community. Com pliance
with these directives implies conf ormity to the foll owing Europe an Norms ( in parentheses are
the equivalent international s tandar ds) .
Intellectual Property Right Information
Right to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
This product has an Andro id platf orm based on Li nux, which c an be expa nded b y a variety of
Java-Script-based application SW. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Gmail,
and YouTube are trademarks of G oog le Inc . Bluetooth an d t he B lu etoo th lo go are trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED log, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance.
Java, JME and all o ther Java-based mark s are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. microSD is a trademark of SD
Card Association.
Products with 2.4–GHz Wireless LAN Devices France
L'utilisation de cet equipement (2.4GHz wireless LAN) est soumise à certaines restrictions: cet
equipement peut êtr e utilisé à l'interieur d'un batiment en utilisant tout es les frequences de
2400 a 2483.5MHz (Chaine 1–13). Pour une utilisation en environement exterieur, les
frequences comprises entre 2400-2454 MHz peuvent être utilisé. Pour les dernières
restrictions, voir http://www.art-telecom.fr.
For 2.4–GHz wireless LAN operation of this product, certain restrictions apply. This equipment
may use the entire–2400–MHz to 2483.5–MHz frequ ency band (channels 1 through 13) for
indoor applications. For outdoor use, only 2400-2454 MHz frequency band may be used. For
the latest requirements, see http://www.art-telecom.fr.
Sound Pressure Level requirement
This device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down
in the applicable EN 50332-1and/or EN 50332-2 standards. Permanent hearing loss may
occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.
Prevention of Hearing Loss
Warning statement requirement under EN 60950-1:A12.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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Note:
For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure
level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1: 2000 and/or EN50332-2: 2003
standard as required by French Article L.5232-1.
ON USE OF TURKISH CHARACTERS IN SHORT MESSAGE SERVICES
This device is in accor dance with ETSI TS 123.038 V8.0.0 (or the c ode of the subsequent
version) and ETSI TS 123.040 V8.1.0 (or the code of the subsequent version) technical
features that include all the Turkish characters.
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General Information
This section contains impor tant information on safe and eff icient operation. Please read this
information before using the d evice. Ignor ance of the following no tices ma y lead to violatio ns
of the law.
Before using the device, please make sure you have fully charged the battery.
Do NOT remove the battery from the device during charging.
Before inserting SIM card into the device, make sure that the device is switched off.
Do NOT attempt to dissemble the device on your own. This should be done by an
authorized person.
Use the device in accordance to instructions when in public facilities.
In some countries, it is a vi olation against t he law to record pho ne conversat ions. Always
ask permission of the other party when you are going to record a conversation.
To protect your ears, turn down the volume before you use stereo headsets or other audio
devices.
To avoid damaging the touch screen and the device, do NOT apply excessive pressure on
them, and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before you sit down. It is also
recommended that you on l y use t he s tylus or your finger to i nter act with the touch s c reen.
It is not covered by the war rant y that you cr ack the tou ch s creen bec ause of t he improper
usage.
When you use the device for a long time, such as talking on the phone, browsing online, or
charging the battery, the device may become warm. In most cases, this condition is
normal.
Refer servicing to the provider, or an author ized tec hn i c ian under th e f oll o wing c o ndit ions :
1. The device has been d a maged. 2. When you follow the ins tr uct ions to us e your device,
it does not operate normally. 3. The device has been exposed to water. 4. Liquid has been
spilled or an object has fallen onto the device.
Do Not push unauthorized objects into slots and openings in your device.
The device should be placed away from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, heat
registers, or other products that produce heat.
Condensation ma y form on or within your device, when you move your device between
environments with ver y different tem perature and/or h umidity ranges . To avoid dam aging
your device, make the moisture to evaporate before you use the device.
To avoid damaging your device, do Not put your device on an unstable table, stand,
bracket, or other places.
Before you clean your device, unplug it, please. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but do Not
use water, liquid cleaners, or aerosol cleaners to clean the touch screen.
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Table of Contents
Copyright
0-1
Safety Information
0-2
General Information
0-6
1.1 Your Phone
1-1
1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card
1-2
1.3 Charging the Battery
1-4
1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off
1-5
1.5 Initial Settings
1-6
1.6 Using Headset
1-6
1.7 Adjusting the Volume
1-7
1.8 People
1-7
1.9 The Home Screen
1-9
2.1 Phone Calls
2-1
2.2 Video Calls
2-2
2.3 Using On-Screen Keyboard
2-2
3.1 Creating and sending a text message
3-1
3.2 E-mail Accounts
3-3
4.1 Connecting to the Internet
4-1
4.2 Bluetooth modes
4-2
Chapter 5 Multimedia Applications
5-1
5.1 Photos and Videos
5-1
5.2 Viewing Photos and Videos
5-2
5.3 Music
5-3
Chapter 6 Programs
6-1
6.1 Browser
6-1
6.2 Calculator
6-1
6.3 Calendar
6-1
6.4 Sound Recorder
6-2
6.5 Gmail
6-2
6.6 Maps
6-3
6.7 Local
6-3
6.8 Clock
6-4
6.0 Play Store
6-4
6.10 YouTube
6-4
6.11 Google Search/ Google Now
6-4
6.12 News and Weather
6-5
6.13 Navigation
6-5
6.13 News and Weather
6-5
6.14 Downloads
6-5
6.15 File Manager
6-5
6.16 FM Radio
6-6
6.17 Google+
6-6
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-1
Chapter 2 Phone Functions & Input 2-1
Chapter 3 Email & Messages 3-1
Chapter 4 Using the Internet 4-1
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6.18 Dropbox
6-6
6.19 Connecting your phone to a computer
6-7
6.20 Screenshots
6-7
Chapter 7 Managing Your Phone
7-1
7.1 Managing Basic Settings
7-1
7.2 Managing Your SIM Cards
7-2
7.3 Managing Your Accounts
7-2
7.4 Protecting Your Phone
7-3
7.5 Resetting Your Phone
7-4
7.6 Specifications
7-4
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Your Phone
This section introduces you to the hardware of the device.
Getting Started
No. Items Functions
Press and hold for several seconds to turn the phone on
1 Power
2 Receiver The source of voice.
3 Front Camera Use this front Camera to take pictures or record video.
4
5 Touch Screen Display screen.
6 Return Return to the previous page.
7 Home
8 Menu
P Sensor/
Light Sensor
or off.
To set your phone to the sleep mode, press the power
button briefly. Press again to turn the display back on.
P Sensor: The screen will turn off automatically when the
device is close to the face during a phone call.
Light Sensor: Adjust the brightness of the screen
according to the environment.
Go back to Home Screen.
Press and hold to enter “Google Now” function
Press to view the options of the menu.
Press and hold to bring up recent activities.
9 MIC Sound Receiver.
10 Volume
Press upward or downward to turn louder or down volume.
Press down key fully to enter vibration mode.
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Getting Started
music.
battery,
SIM card and microSD card.
Connect USB cable and the AC adapter to charge the
11
Micro-USB Port
battery mildly.
USB tethering: Share your phone’s mobile data
connection via USB cable.
12 Earphone Jack
13 5MP Camera
14 Flash LED Help photo shooting.
15 Battery Cover
16 Speaker The source of music and voice.
Use a headset for hands-free conversation or listening to
The camera on the back of the device supports 5MP photo
and high-quality video.
You need to open the cover to install or uninstall the
1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card
To remove the back cover
1. Please move your fingertip into the slot.
2. Pull the back cover with your fingertip and remove it.
To install the SIM card
There are two slots for SIM cards. Right slot is for SIM1 (G+W); Left slot is for SIM2 (GSM), the
gold contacts are facing down. And the cut-off corner is facing toward the inside.
To install the card
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To remove the SIM card
1. First, remove the battery.
2. Use your finger to slide the SIM card out of card slot.
To install the battery
Make sure the contact of the battery is close to connectors in the battery slot.
To remove the battery
Use your fingertip to lift the battery, and then remove it.
NOTE:
To ensure battery performance and avoid risk from fire.
Use only the original battery designated for the phone.
Do not store the battery in temperature lower than -10ºC or higher than 45ºC.
To replace the back cover
1. Please insert the cover into the slot from the top.
2. Then, press the bottom point of back cover fully until hearing clicks.
3. Finally, press two point on the left and right of back cover fully until hearing clicks.
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To install the memory card
1. Insert the memory card with the gold contact facing down.
2. Push the memory card until it clicks into slot.
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To remove the memory card
1. For safe removal, tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > > Storage > Unm ount S D
card.
2. Slide out the memory card from the slot.
1.3 Charging the Battery
When you take your phone out of box for the first time, the battery isn’t at full of power. Please
charge the battery fully before using.
1. Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then, connect to the device via the USB
cable.
2. Plug the AC adapter to a socket to start the charge.
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NOTE:
To ensure safety, do not remove the battery from the phone while the AC adapter is
connected or while it is being charged.
1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off
After installing the SIM card and charging the battery, you are now ready to turn your phone
on.
To turn on your phone
Press and hold the power button until the phone shortly vibrates.
To turn off your phone
1. Press and hold the power button for several seconds.
2. A pop-up window appears, then tap “ Power off”.
3. Select “OK” to confirm.
To set your phone to the sleep mode
To set your phone to the sleep mode, press the power button briefly. It will turn the display off.
To turn the display on, press the power button briefly again.
Unlock your phone
Slide G icon on screen to an y directi on for unlocking your phone.
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Unlock screen widget
Swiping your finger to the right anywhere on the lock screen takes you directly to the
Camera app.
Swiping your finger to the right on the main lock screen panel, the screen slides over to
reveal a new panel with a large gray plus sign. Tapping the plus sign shows you a list of
available widgets you can add.
Long-press any widget to move it from one panel to another
1.5 Initial Settings
Before initializing your device, please remember to insert your SIM card first. When turning on
your phone for the first time or resetting your phone, you need to follow the steps on the
screen.
NOTE:
Some applications and functions needed to connect to the Internet such as
location-based services and the automatic synchronization of your online accounts
may incur the fees of the connection from your service provider. You may enable or
disable the Internet later.
1.6 Using Headset
For hands-free conversation or listening to music, plug a headset into the headset jack.
NOTE:
When using a headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be limited. Do not
use the headset if it will endanger you.
Do not set the volume to its maximum with a headset as it may damage your
hearing.
The following instructions are only provided with the original headset of the original
manufacturer:
Types Descriptions
Play/ Pause/ Next control
Call control
Press the button to play and press again to pause
music.
Long press to back to “Songs”.
When you are having an incoming call, quick press to
answer the phone; otherwise, long press to end the
call.
When you are talking the phone, press the button to
mute, and press again to un-mute.
When you are talking the phone, long press to end the
call.
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