GSmart Gigabyte Instruction Manual

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This chap ter contains import ant infor mati on on s afe and efficie nt operation. P leas e rea d this
information before using the device.

Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

The device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy.
Please use the device appropriately.

Specific Absorption Rate Data

The highest SAR value for this device when tested for use at the ear is 0.581 W/kg.

Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where you drive. Do NOT use this
device unless you use hands-free operation while driving or riding.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your phone prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere such as gas
stations, explosive chemicals, or flammable objects.

Aircraft Safety

While in flight, switch the device to flight mode (turn off phone or wireless functions). When instructed
to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft.

Facilities

Turn off the device in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may
include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.

Approved Accessories & Batteries

Use only original or manufacturer approved accessories, batteries and chargers.

Safety Information

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This chap ter contains import ant infor mati on on s afe and efficie nt operation. P leas e rea d 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.

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.

General Information

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2.1 Today Screen................................................................................................................................17

2.2 Start Menu List..............................................................................................................................18

2.3 Applications...................................................................................................................................18

2.4 Settings.........................................................................................................................................19

2.5 Input Method.................................................................................................................................21

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This chapter introduces you to the hardware of the device and its function keys.

1.Power On / Off:

Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to turn on / off your device.

2.Stereo speaker:

You may play music / voice through speaker.

3.LED Indicator:

The LED Indicator indicates the status of your device by showing different colors.

Blue: Bluetooth is activated

Orange: Wi-Fi is activated

White:

indication and alert

Green:

mobile network detected

4.Receiver:

You can hear caller’s voice through receiver.

5.Screen:

Display screen.

6.Left Function Key:

Perform Menu or program command displayed on the
down-left corner of the screen.

7.Call Key:

You can make or answer a call by pressing call
key.

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8.Flag Key:

Press the flag key to open “ Start ” menu options.

9.Right Function Key:

Perform the function of menu or program command displayed on the down-rig ht corner
screen.

10.End Key:

Press this key to end a call or to switch between Today & 3D Quick Menu.

11.OK Key:

Press this key to execute or terminate a selected function or application.

12.Navigation Key:

Use up, down, le ft and right directions to navig ate. Press th e center key to execute the
selected function or application.

13.Microphone:

Receive your voice and conversation.

14.Mini USB1.1 / Charging Slot:

Connect a charger adaptor to this slot to start charging. This slot is also a USB slot. You
may connect the device to computers or other devices with USB cable and transfer files
between the device and that device.

15.TV / FM Antenna Headset plug:

You can watch TV o n the device o r list en to F M
radio and music via antenna headset.

16.Mini SD Card Slot:

You can insert your Mini SD card here to save data
in your card.

17.Reset Button:

Press the reset button to reboot your device.

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18.Camera Key:

Press camera key to launch camera function.

19.Volume Key

Slide this key upwards or downwards to adjust volume.
Press this key to launch Voice Commander.

20.Stereo Speaker:

21.Flash:

Support Auto Flash / Forced Flash On / Forced Flash Off mode.

22.Stylus :

Use the stylus to touch the screen panel.

23.Battery Lock:

Pull down the battery lock to remove a battery or to install a SIM card.

24.Battery

25.Camera Lens:

Capture a photo or fi lm a video through this lens.

26.Macro Mode Switch

27.Dial Keypad:

You can use the dial keypad to dial telephone numbers.

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Key Function

5-Way Navigation Key - Up Move cursor up

5-Way Navigation Key - Down Move cursor down

5-Way Navigation Key - Left Move cursor to the left

5-Way Navigation Key - Right

Move cursor to the right

5-Way Navigation Key - Center Execution

Call key Press: enter phone function.

End Key Press: return to Today screen.

Power On / Off Press: power saving mode

Press and hold: power off Press: power saving mode

Press and hold: power off

Flag Key Display/hide the “Start” menu.

OK Key Press: execute the function of the top-right screen

(OK or X)
Pre ss and ho ld: sw itc h scre en dis play to port rai t/
landscape.

Left Function Key On Today screen, press to view Call history

Right Function Key On Today screen, press to view Contacts

Camera Key Press and hold: Camera mode

Volume Key Slide up: increase volume.

Slide down: decrease volume.
Press: activate voice command.
Press and hold: activate voice note.

Reset Key Reboot your device.

When using the device for the first time, please make sure the battery is installed and fully
charged.

1.Insert a battery to the battery slot.

2.Plug your charger into an outlet and plug the other end to your device. The device will
start charging automatically.

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3.It takes 3 hours to fu lly charge your ba ttery for the first ti me. Aft er the first time, the
charging process will be completed by around 2.5 hours.

4.When the LED indicator flashes in blue, it means the battery is charging.

5.When the LED indicator goes out, it means the charging is complete.

6.The battery icon on task bar on Today screen shows the battery status. You may also
check the battery status in “ Start ” > 【Settings

】

> System Tab > Battery Tab.

The standard device battery is 840mAh with a standby time of 110 hours and talk time
at around 3 hours. You may purchase the 1300mAh battery as your optional accessory.
Standby time is 160 hours; talk time is 4-6 hours. The charging time is around 4 hours.

Note: When the device is not charged for a long period of time, or the battery power
has been completely used up, the charging process will enter a pre-charge mode which
takes around 30 minutes. During pre-charge, the LED light will light up solid in blue and
you will not be able to turn on the device. When the LED light starts flashing again, you
may turn on the device.

Use the stylus to touch or write on your screen. Using stylus can avoid damaging your
screen. There are 2 ways to use your stylus:

1.Tap:

softly tap on a desired item by your stylus, and lift the pen from the screen.

2.Press: t ouch and hold your stylu s on a desired item for a few seconds until a bl ue
dotted circle appears. This indicates that a pop up Menu is going to be activated.

When using the device for the first time, screen alignment is required. If you find that the
device does not accurately respond to your stylus taps, or you have performed a system
reset, you need to align your screen.

1.Tap ” Start ” >

【

Settings

】

> System Tab >

【

Screen

】

> General Tab.

2.Tap { Align Screen } on your screen.

3.On the align screen, use your stylus to touch the crosses on the screen accurately.

4.Tap “ OK ” to exit.

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You can also choose your screen display in Portrait or Landscape.

1.Press and hold OK any time when the device is on to switch your screen display between
Portrait and Landscape.

You can also change the default screen display by following the steps below:

1.Tap“Start”>

【

Settings

】

> System Tab >

【

Screen

】

> General Tab.

2.On General Tab s creen, select your desi red orientatio n. Portr ait, Landscap e Right­Handed, Landscape Left - Handed.

3.Tap “ OK ”, the screen will change accordingly.

When using the device for the first time, you are required to set your time zone, time, and
date. You can also tap on the clock icon on Today’s screen to setup time and date.

1.Tap“Start”>

【

Settings

】

> System Tab > 【Clock & Alarms】 > Time Tab.

2.Select { Home } or { Visiting }.

3.Select your time zone.

4.Select AM / PM.

5.Use the up and down arrow aside hour, minute and second to adjust the highlighted time
unit.

6.Tap the down arrow aside the date to open a calendar,and select a desired month, date,
and year.

7.Tap“ OK ”, a pop - up window will appear on your screen to confirm to “ Save Changes to
the clock settings ”.

8.Tap “ Yes ” to save the changes, and exit.

Press Power On / Off key on the top of the device to turn on the device.

Standby Mode

1.After idling for a period of time, the device will enter Standby mode.The screen will turn

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off, and the device enters Standby mode.

2.Touch t he screen under st andby mode, the sc reen will light up ag ain. You may start
performing normal operations.

Sleep Mode

1.Sleep Mode is a power saving mode designed to reserve battery power. You may enter
Sleep mode by pressing power On / Off key shortly. The backlight of the screen will turn
off and the device will go into Sleep mode. When in Sleep mode, your device will show no
response to any operation or touches on the screen and keypad.

2.Press the power On / Off key again or slide the device to exit Sleep mode.

3.You can also enable device lock after entering Sleep mode by pressing the power key.
To enable this setting, please follow the steps below:

˙Tap “ Start ” > 【Settings

】

> System Tab >

【

Power

】

> Extended Tab.

˙Check “Short press power key to lock device”.

4.You may also set the time to activate Sleep mode.The device will automatically enter
Sleep mode when no operation is done within that time.

˙Tap “ Start ” > 【Settings

】

> System Tab >

【

Power

】

> Advanced Tab.

˙Check “ Turn off devic e if not used for ” Plea se select“ On battery power” or “On

external power”.

˙Select your desired time period.

˙Tap“OK”to complete this setting.

Power Off

To turn off the device, press and hold Power On / Off Key on the top of the device for about
3 seconds while the power is on.

You can input your personal information to the device in Owner Information.

1.Tap “ Start ” >

【

Settings】 > Personal Tab > 【Owner Information】 > Identification Tab.

2.Tap on “ Name ” field and input your name.

3.Tap on a desired input field and input your information.

4.Tap on the

Notes tab to input other information you would like to display on your device.

5.If you want your information to be displayed on the starting screen, tap on the Options

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tab, and check both “ Identification Information ”and “ Note ”.

6.Select “ OK ” to finish setup and save it.

You can set your own password to prevent unauthorized use of your device.

1.Tap “ Start ” >

【

Settings

】

> Personal Tab >

【

Lock

】

> Password Tab.

2.On Password tab screen, check “ Prompt if device unused for ”.

3.Select an appropriate time.

4.Select a password type in “ Password Type ” field.

5.Input your password in the “ Password ” field and reconfirm the password in “ Confirm”.

6.Tap “ OK ”, a pop - up window will appear to confirm “ Do you want to save password
settings changes?”.

7.Tap “ Yes ” to finish settings and save the changes; “ No ” to cancel.

8.You may also input password hint message under the Hint tab screen.

9.Tap “ OK ” to save your inputs.

Note: If you forget your password, you need to perform system default, which will lose
all your data and settings.

On “ Today ” screen, tap { Device un locked } to lock yo ur device. Wh en the device is
locked, the device will not respond to touches on screen nor will it react to any input on the
keypad.

Unlock device:

1.Tap { Unlock } on the bottom left of the screen, or press the left function key.

2.Tap the { Unlock } button on the newly appeared screen and the device is unlocked.

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Reboot System:

When you reboot the device, all running programs will stop and you will lose all unsaved
inform ation. Please make s ure that all i nformat ion has been saved before performing
system reboot.

1.Reset key is located on the bottom right side of your device.

2.Use the stylus to softly poke the reset key on the lower right side of the device to reboot
your system.

System Reset:

When executing system reset, you are performing a clean boot on the device. It will remove
the programs you have installed on this device, and reset all settings and information back
to factory defaults.

1.Turn off the device.

2.Press the number key

7 and 9 at the same time, and press power key while still holding

7 and 9.

3.This device will restore to system defaults and reboot.

To avoid damaging your device screen and camera lens, please do not drop, smash, or
place pressure on the device.

To maintain the device in the best condition, please follow the suggestions below:

1.Plea se avoid exposing your d evice to ext reme environment (too hot / too old / high
humidity).

2.Please keep the device away from rain and water.

3.Please keep the device away from direct exposure to the sun and ultraviolet rays.

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4.Place the device in the case when you are not using it.

Please follow the suggestions below when you are traveling with the device:

1. Back up your data.

2.Copy your data in a mini SD card.

4.Remove all other connected device.

5.Bring your charger.

6.Place your the device in the case.

7.If you are in an air plane, please make sure that you have turned your device into the
flight mode.

8.Make sure you have brought a specific adapter for the country you are traveling.

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1.Start Menu : Tap to open the start menu list.

2.Battery Status : Shows the current battery status.

3.Connection Status : Shows the conn ection status of

the device.

4.SIM Card Status :

Shows SIM card status.

5.Volume : Tap to adjust the speaker or phone volume.

6.Time : Shows time and the latest appointment.

7.Tod ay Scree n : Shows all impor tan t inform ati on of

today.

8.Call History : Tap to enter Call History.

9.Contacts : Tap to view your Contacts.

Icon Description

All sound alerts are on.

Sound alerts off.

No SIM card.

Main battery power is full.

Main battery power is insufficient.

Low Battery. Please recharge.

Charging.

You have one or more MSN messages.

You have one or more email, messages, or voicemail messages.

You have new messages in answer machine.

Headset is plugged in.

You have missed calls.

Tap this icon to reveal all status icons.

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Mobile phone is off (Flight mode).

Mobile phone is on.

GPRS is available.

GPRS is disconnected.

GPRS is connected.

Bluetooth is activated.

1.The applications in this block are fi xed for some Microsoft applications.

2.The applications in this block are the last 5 programs that you have used.

3.Tap on Programs

, to enter the programs screen.

4.Tap on

Settings, to enter the settings screen.

5.Tap on Help, to see detail information about your device.

You will see many application icons on your Progr ams screen. From the Programs
screen, you may touch on th e a pplicat ion icon that you desired to us e to execute th e
application.

Icon Program Description

【

Multimedia

】

【

Camera】,

【

FM Radio

】,【

Pictures & Videos

】

,

【

Re cord er

】,【TV】,【

Vo ic e Co mm and

】

,

【

JAVA

】

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【

Phone Manager

】

【

Block List

】,【

Modem Link

】,【

SIM Contacts

】

,

【

Download Agent

】

【

Games

】 【

Bubble Breaker】,【Solitaire

】

【

ActiveSync

】

Tran smit dat a bet wee n you r comput er and the
device.

【

Pocket MSN

】

Perform MSN functions.

【

Excel Mobile

】

Execute Excel files.

【

PowerPoint Mobile

】

Execute PowerPoint files.

【

Word Mobile

】

Execute Word files.

【

Calculator

】

Perform basic calculations.

【

Notes

】

Write notes, memo, or drawings.

【

Search

】

Search for all data, programs, and files.

【

Terminal Services Client

】

Setup your server information.

Learn about what you can do with Settings:
Select “ Start ” > 【Settings】 > Personal Tab

Program Description

Buttons You may assign programs to hard keys.

Handset Applications

Activate/deactivate Answering Machine, Background Effects, and
Phone Recorder.

Input You set your preferred input method.

Lock You may set a personal password for the device.

Menus Select the programs to be displayed in Start menu.

MSN Options You may set MSN password, account, and other details.

Owner Information You may input your personal information.

Phone Settings for phone functions.

Shutdown Animation

Settings for shutdown screen.

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Sounds & Notifications Settings for alarm sound and notification.

Today

Settings for screen appearance and display items.

Select “ Start ” > 【Settings】 > System Tab

Program Description

About Contains information of the device.

Backlight Settings for backlight.

Certificates

Ide nti fie s the dev ice to othe rs to preve nt unaut hor ize d
access.

Clock & Alarms Settings for time and alarms.

GPS Settings for using GPS function.

Memory Memory status and running programs.

Power Power status and wireless signals.

Regional Settings Settings for region, number, currency, time, and date.

Remove Programs Remove programs from your device.

Screen Screen orientation, screen alignment, and text size.

TV You may set your region and channel range.

Voice Commander Settings

Settings for voic e comma nd. Yo u may record voice tags
here.

Select “ Start ” > 【Settings】 > Connections Tab

Program Description

Beam You can choose to receive all incoming beams.

Bluetooth Settings for Bluetooth function.

Connections Settings and management for modem connections.

GPRS Wizard Basic settings for GPRS connection.

Network Cards Configurations for network adapters.

USB Use the device as a mini SD card reader.

Wireless Manager Turn on/off Bluetooth, flight mode.

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Screen Keyboard

You can input data by using screen keyboard. Tap on the keyboard icon on your screen
to open the screen keyboard. Follow the following steps below to input your data:

1.On your screen keyboard, tap

【

Shift

】

or

【

CAP

】

key to input a Capitalized letter or

some common symbols.

2.Tap the key on your screen keyboard to delete.

3.To close the screen keyboard, tap the keyboard icon again on your screen to hide the
screen keyboard.

Letter Recognizer

1.On your screen keyboard, tap the arrow icon next to the keyboard icon for more input
methods. On the pop-up list, tap Letter Recognizer.

2.Write letters and numbers in a corresponding field on your Letter Recognizer screen. The
device will display the letters / numbers that you had just input in the Letter Recognizer
fields.

3.Tap the

key to delete an input.

Block Recognizer

1.On your screen keyboard, tap the arrow icon next to the keyboard icon for more input
methods. On the pop - up list, tap Block Recognizer.

2.Write letters and numbers in a corresponding field, the system will display the letters/
numbers identified of your handwriting.

3.Do not write letters / numbers continually to prevent recognition error.

4.Do not write letters outside of the input fields.

Transcriber

1.On your screen keyboard, tap the arrow icon next to the keyboard icon for more input
methods. On the pop-up list, tap Transcriber.

2.Position the cursor where you want text to appear.

3.Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text
after you lift the stylus from the screen.

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Press key, or select “ Start ” > 【Phone

】

to enter phone function. Please insert a SIM

card before using phone.

1.Before inserting / removing a SIM card, please make sure that the device is turned off
and is not connected to any power supply by the USB cable or charger.

2.Remove the battery from the battery slot.

3.Insert / Remove the SIM card from the SIM card slot.

4.Replace the battery back to the battery slot.

1.After entering the phone function, you ca n di al a number
using the dial keypad or the keypad on your screen.

2.To delete an error input, use

key on your screen.

3. Press Key to make a call.

4. Press Key to end the call.

Speed Dial

You can set ten phone numbers in your speed dial list.

1.A fter ent ering phone func tio n, press the S pee d Di al
button on your screen to enter your Speed Dial List.

2.On your Speed Dial List screen, you can select a contact on your list to see the contact’s
detailed information.

3.On Speed Dial List screen, tap {Menu} on the bottom right corner of the screen. You can
perform {New}, {Edit}, or {Delete} contacts on your Speed Dial List.

4.To make a call, press the corresponding number on your keypad to call the contact on
your speed dial list.

5.You can also use the navigation key to select a contact you want to call on the speed dial
screen, and then press Key to call.

6.Press Key to end the call.

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Smart Dial

Use this function to search a contact or a specif ic number
quickly.

1.On the phone screen, slide down the keypad to enter smart
dial.

2.The smart dial screen will display all contacts in this device
and history calls.

3.After inputting the fi rst number/letter, the smart dial screen
will display only the mat ching phone number and contacts
on the screen. For example: after inputting 0, the smart dial
screen will only display phone numbers which begins with 0.

4.When there is an input error, press the right navigation key to delete.

5.Select a number or contact you want to call, press Key to call.

6.Press Key to end the call.

Option Operation Answer Or Hang Up H ea d s et Vo lu m e

Adjustment

Using Handheld Call Pl ace the h an dse t

close to your ear and
the microphone close
to your mouth.

P r e s s

Ke y to

an sw er, an d pr es s

Key to hang up.

You may adju st the
v ol um e us in g th e
vo lum e key a t th e
si de of thi s de vi ce
during a call.

Using Headset Pl ac e th e hea ds et

in to you r ea rs an d
aim the microp hone
at your mouth.

P re ss the k e y o n
headset to answer or
hang up.

You may adju st the
v ol um e us in g th e
vo lum e key a t th e
si de of thi s de vi ce
during a call.

Tap the icon on screen and the volume adjustment window will appear. Adjust the

volume of alert tone for all programs tapping on

, and adjust the ring volume by tapping