GSmart Essence 4 Instruction Manual
GSmart Essence 4
User Manual
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Copyright
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General Information
This section contains important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this
information before using the device. Ignorance of the following notices may lead to violations
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.
Keep the battery in low battery status for long time might cause battery over-discharged or
even reduce battery life. To maintain battery in good lifecycle please recharges it once in
low battery.
Please fully charge the battery if you are going to leave the phone without use for long time
to prevent battery goes over-discharged.
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 violation against the law to record phone conversations. 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 only use the stylus or your finger to interact with the touch screen.
It is not covered by the warranty that you crack the touch screen because of the 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 authorized technician under the following conditions:
1. The device has been damaged. 2. When you follow the instructions to use 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 may form on or within your device, when you move your device between
environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges. To avoid damaging
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
1
General Information
2
1. Getting Started
4
1.1 Your Phone
4
1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card
4
1.3 Charging the Battery
6
1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off
6
2. Basic
7
2.1 The Home Screen
7
2.2 Contacts
9
2.3 Phone Lock/Unlock
9
2.4 Personalization
10
2.5 Time Management
11
3. Phone Calls & Messages
12
3.1 Voice & Video Calls
12
3.2 Creating and sending a text message
13
3.3 Multimedia Message
14
4. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
14
4.1 Wi-Fi
14
4.2 Bluetooth
15
5. Multimedia Applications
15
5.1 Camera
15
5.2 Music
16
6. Pre-Installed Programs Introduction
17
7. Managing Your Phone
18
7.1 Protecting Your Phone
18
7.2 Backup or Reset Your Phone
18
8. Specifications
19
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No
items
No
Items
1
Earphone Jack
8
Back
2
Micro-USB Port
9
Volume Key
3
Front Camera
10
Power Key
4
Receiver
11
Camera
5
Display & Touch Screen
12
Flash LED
6
Menu
13
Battery Cover
7
Home
14
Speaker
To install the SIM1 card
To install the SIM2 card
1. Getting Stared
1.1 Your Phone
This section introduces you to the hardware of the device.
1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card
To install the SIM card
There are two SIM card slots. The right slot is SIM1 (to use with Mini SIM card) and left slot is
SIM2 (to use with Mini SIM card).
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SIM1
SIM2
Default Setting
GSM+WCDMA
GSM
User Switchable
GSM
GSM+WCDMA
SIM1
SIM2
SIM1 inserted
GSM+WCDMA
X
SIM2 inserted
X
GSM+WCDMA
To remove the SIM card
Please turn off your phone first, and use your finger to slide the SIM card out of card slot.
NOTE:
SIM Card Data Switch
3G (GSM+WCDMA) is set in SIM1 by default however switchable to SIM2 by manual
setup.
Tap Applications tab > More… > Mobile networks > 3G service > Enable 3G. Choose one
SIM card for WCDMA+GSM, then the other one will be for GSM automatically.
If you insert single SIM card, the default setting will be set up as GSM+WCDMA.
Data ON/OFF Switch
Tap Applications tab > > SIM management > Data connection. Choose the same
SIM card as 3G (GSM+WCDMA) SIM card.
Battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Battery life may vary depending on the
availability of local networks and the individual usage.
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.
To replace the back cover
(1) Insert the cover into the slot from the bottom.
(2) Then, press all around back cover fully until hearing clicks.
Memory card
You may need a micro SD card to store photos, music, videos and other data.
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To install the memory card
To remove the memory card
(1) For safe removal, tap Applications tab > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.
(2) Push the memory card to eject it from the slot.
1.3 Charging the Battery
Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge
it before you can switch on your phone for the first time.
(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 charging.
(3) For safety, please only use the original charger that comes with your device. Any possible
damage caused by using non-original charger or any other equipment will not be under
GIGABYTE Communication Inc.’s liability.
NOTE:
CHARGE YOUR PHONE IMMEDIATELY IF BATTERY IS LOW. CHARGE FOR AT LEAST
10 MINUMTES TO REACTIVATE BATTERY IF IT IS OVERDISCHARGED.
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
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.
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Icons
Descriptions
Favorites Tray can
keep your most
important shortcuts
and folders.
Tap to launch
Application Drawer.
Icons
Functions
Enable/disable Wi-Fi.
Enable/disable Bluetooth.
Enable/disable Google Location service.
Enable/disable Data Synchronization.
Tap to adjust the brightness.
2. Basic
2.1 The Home Screen
On Home Screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of missed
calls, received messages, battery, and the status of the connection.
Default Home Screen: Main functions.
You can slide the Home Screen from the left side to the right side or from the right side to the
left side to switch it. The icons located at the bottom of the home page have different functions:
Self-defined Home Screen: You can add the shortcuts and widgets.
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Types
Icons
Descriptions
Phone call
Call is in progress.
Your call is on hold.
Mute the call.
Speaker is on.
Volume
Vibration is on.
Wired microphone headset connected.
Battery
Battery is full.
Battery is low.
Battery is very low.
Battery is charging.
Network
and
Connection
Maximum signal strength. Fewer bars indicate lower signal strength.
Left icon is SIM1 signal (WCDMA+GSM).
Right icon is SIM2 signal (GSM).
HSPA \3G \ EDGE \ GPRS is in progress.
SIM1 supports HSPA \3G \ EDGE \ GPRS networks.
SIM2 supports GPRS\ EDGE networks.
Wi-Fi is connected.
Wi-Fi is in progress.
Wi-Fi Network is available.
Airplane mode.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated.
Both USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are activated.
Bluetooth is on.
The device is connected to PC via the USB cable.
Notification
New text message.
New e-mail.
New Gmail.
Alarm.
Event notification.
Indicators
The icons of the status bar indicate different types of information. Tap the status bar and scroll
down to view notifications or view system information.
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Types
Icons
Descriptions
Notification
Missed call.
General notification.
FM radio is on.
Playing a song.
Downloading an application.
Application updated completely.
2.2 Contacts
“Contacts” is your phonebook that you can store friends’ names, phone numbers, e-mail
addresses and other information. “Contacts” can connect to your Google, corporate accounts,
and integrate your contact information.
Adding a Contact
(1) Tap Applications tab > .
(2) Tap > tap to add a new contact.
(3) Choose where you want to synchronize the new contact with Google account, Phone,
SIM1 or SIM2.
(4) A new contact screen appears.
(5) Tap each field to fill out the contact information.
(6) Tap “DONE” to save it.
NOTE:
The SIM card contact can’t add picture to contact information.
Searching for Contacts
On Contact Screen, do any of the following to easily search for contacts:
• Tap to type the first few letters of the contact name to search. The list is filtered when
typing. When finishing searching, you could tap to go back to the contacts screen.
2.3 Phone Lock/Unlock
Lock the device (To set your phone to the sleep mode)
To set your phone lock or 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 the device
Drag G icon on screen and slide to unlock icon for unlocking the device.
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2.4 Personalization
Wallpaper
(1) Long press Home screen or menu key to get into setting area.
(2) Tap WALLPAPERS to select the pictures.
(3) You can tap the picture to preview and tap to SET WALLPAPER.
NOTE: You can also set wallpaper by: Settings -> Display -> Wallpaper
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Widget
(1) Long press Home screen to get into setting area.
(2) Tap WIDGETS to customize, slide the screen from right side to left side to select.
(3) Touch and hold to pull out the wished function widget to Home screen.
(4) If you want to remove the widget, just long tap and pull to upper Remove bar to
delete.
2.5 Time Management
Date and Time
You can set up the date and the time on your phone.
To set up the date and time
(1) Tap Clock area on Home screen.
(2) Tap setting bar on lower-right to get into setting.
Alarms
(1) Tap Clock area on Home screen.
(2) Tap to get into alarms screen.
(3) Tap to add a new alarm.
(4) Tap Done to finish the setting.
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Calendar
Calendar can help you keep track of meetings to attend, friends and relatives’ birthday,
important anniversaries or dates. Have everything prepared in advance and be the one
everyone can rely on.
Add a new event
(1) Tap Applications tab > > Setting bar (upper-right) > New event.
(2) Tap each field to fill out the event information.
(3) Tap Done to save the event.
3. Phone Calls & Messages
3.1 Voice and Video Calls
To make a call from the Phone screen
(4) Go to the Phone screen.
(5) Use the keypad to input phone numbers.
(6) Tap to make the phone call.
(7) An on-screen window will pop-up to ask you to call via SIM 1 or SIM2.
NOTE:
Tap to delete a number. Tap and hold to erase entire numbers.
To make a call from Contacts
(1) Tap Applications tab > .
(2) Tap .
(3) Tap a contact you want to call.
(4) An on-screen window will pop-up to ask you to call via SIM 1 or SIM2.
To make emergency calls
You have to unlock your device before making an emergency call. Enter the international
emergency number 112 to make the emergency call.
Answering a call
When there is an incoming call:
The phone will ring with the ring volume is turned on.
A notification message will appear on the screen.
Ending a call
Tap . It’s the icon of end a call.
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Icons
Function
Tap to active Capital letter mode.
Tap to activate the symbols and numerical keyboard.
Tap to input symbol icons.
Tap to delete words.
To make a video call
(1) Tap Applications tab >
(2) Tap a contact you want to call.
(3) Then tap .
3.2 Creating and sending a text message
Your phone offers several ways to create and send a new text message.
From Message screen
(1) Tap Applications tab > .
(2) Tap to create a new message.
(3) In the “Type name or number” field, enter the recipient’s phone numbers or tap to add
from your contacts.
(4) Type your message in the “Type text message” field.
(5) Tap to send your message.
(6) An on-screen window will pop-up to ask you send the message via SIM 1 or SIM2.
NOTE: If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time, the Message
service will be set as default. You can set the default from the status
bar on Message screen.
From Contact screen
(1) Tap Applications tab > .
(2) Tap a contact to display the contact information.
(3) Tap the icon to send the message.
(4) Compose your message.
(5) Tap to send your message.
(6) An on-screen window will pop-up to ask you send the message via SIM 1 or SIM2.
NOTE:
If you exit Messages before sending, unsent message will be saved as a draft
automatically.
If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time, the Message service will be set as default.
You can set the default from the status bar on Message screen.
Google keyboard
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