GSmart F280 Owner's Guide

GSmart F280

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General Information

This section contai ns important information on safe and efficient oper ation. Please read this
informati on before using the dev ice. Ignorance of the f ol lowing noti ces m ay l ead t o v iolati ons
of the law.

 Before using the devic e, please make sure you have fully charged the battery.
 Do NOT remove the battery fr om the dev ic e duri ng c hargi ng.
 Before inserting S IM c ar d into the device, make sure that the device is switched of f.
 Do NOT attempt to dissemble the device on your own. This should be done by an

authorized person.

 Use the device in accordanc e to instructions when in public facilities.
 In some countries, it is a violation agai nst the law to record phone conversati ons. Always

ask permission of the ot her par ty when you are going to record a conversation.

 To protect your ears, turn down the volum e 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 t hat 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 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 servi ci ng 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 openi ngs in your dev ic e.
 The device should be placed away from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, heat

registers, or other pr oduc ts that produce heat.

 Condensation m ay form on or within your device, when you m ove your device between

environments with v ery different temper ature and/or humidity ranges. T o avoid damaging
your device, make the moistur e to evaporate befor e you use the device.

 To avoid damaging your device, do Not put your device on an unstable table, stand,

bracket, or other plac es.

 Before you clean your dev ice, unplug it, please. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but do Not

use water, liqui d cl eaner s, or aer osol cl eaner s to c lean the touch screen.

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Table of Contents

Copyright

1

General Information

2

1.1 Your Phone

4

1.2 Installing or uninstalling t he SIM Card, Batt er y, and Memory Card

4

1.3 Charging the Battery

5

1.4 Turning the P hone On or Off

6

1.5 Lock/Unlock

6

1.6 LCD Display Explanation

6

1.7 Stand-by Screen Display Explanation

6

1.8 Main Menu Explanation

7

1.9 Text Input

7

1.10 Contacts

7

2. Phone Functions & Messages

8

2.1 Make and answer a call

8

2.2 Call history

8

2.3 Message

9

3.1 Camera

9

3.2 Music

10

4.1 Managing Basic Settings

11

4.2 Protecting Y our Phone

11

4.3 Reset Your Phone

12

1. Getting Started 4

3. Multimedia Applications 9

4. Managi ng Yo ur Phone 11

5. Specifications

13

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Flashlight

8

Keypad

2

Receiver

9

MIC

3

Touch Screen

10

Earphone Jack

4

Selection keys

11

Micro-USB connecto r

5

Scroll key

12

8MP Camera

6

Call key

13

Speaker

7

End/ Power key

14

Battery Cover

1

10

11

2

3

12

14

7
8

9

5
6

4

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Your Phone

This section int r oduc es you t o the hardware of the device.

No items No Items

1.2 Installing or unin st all in g the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card
SIM card

The SIM card contai ns your phone num ber , memory storage, and detail s of network service.

To install the SIM card

There are two slots for SIM cards. Upper slot is for SIM1, lower slot is for SIM2.
 To install the SIM1 card : The gold contact is facing down and the cut-off c or ner i s faci ng

toward the outside.

 To install the SIM2 card : Open the SIM card holder. The gold cont act is facing up and the

cut-off corner is facing toward the outside. Slide the SIM card into the slot and close the
holder.

Slide the SIM card into the sl ot and push it t o the end.

To install the SIM1 card To install the SIM2 card

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