iDROID A5 Users Manual

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USER MANUAL

+ MOBILE INTERNET &

PICTURE MESSAGING

APN SETTINGS

FOR ALL WIRELESS CARRIERS

IN USA

+ LIMITED WARRANTY

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Notice

Reproduction or distribution of this manual in any form is prohibited without prior written consent from the Company. The Company retains the right to modify and improve on any product described within this handbook without prior notice. Regardless of the circumstances, the Company shall not assume any liability for any data loss or any other type of losses; or for any special event or accidental damage caused directly or indirectly to or by the device.

The content of this manual is provided as is and does not offer any kind of warranties, express or implied, for the accuracy, reliability of the content including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability and practical guarantee for a particular purpose unless specified by applicable law. The Company reserves the power to amend or withdraw any clause or warranty, in full, at any time without prior notice in this manual.

The pictures in this manual are for reference only; if any individual picture does not match with the product please refer to the product material provided within this handbook as a standard. Many network functions described in this manual are special services provided by individual Network Service Providers which are independent of the Company. Please consult your Network Service Provider to enable the network functions on your device.

The Company retains the power of final interpretation of this manual. If the content of this manual does not match the description of your phone please contact to your device provider

The Company reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the technical product specifications without prior notice

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Table of Content

I – Safety Notice 4

II- Getting Started 6

• Power Up & Shut Down - 6

• Battery Charging - 6

III – Function Menu 8

• Contacts - 8

• Messaging - 8

• Phone Features - 8

• Memory Card - 10

• WLAN - 10

• Bluetooth - 11

• Air Gesture - 12

• Wake Up Gesture - 12

IV – Applications/Apps

• Browser - 13

• E-mail - 13

• Settings - 13

• Camera - 17

• Music - 18

• File Manager - 18

V – Statement of Toxic & Hazardous Substances - 19

VI – Common Trouble Shooting Tips - 20

VII- Mobile Internet & MMS APN Settings Guide - 27

VIII – Limited Warranty - - 47

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I - Safety Notice

WARNING: Please read carefully. The manufacturer will not be responsible in case

of improper use of the device. The Company reserves the right to revise this manual

content without prior notice.

¾ Your Smartphone provides the “Airplan Mode” function by default. You may

choose to apply the “Airplan Mode” when travelling by airplane although most airlines recommend that you completely shut your phone down before takeoff. Please follow airline instructions on this matter.

¾ Switch the device off near fuel pumps, chemicals, or any highly flammable or

blast prone areas. Keep the device away from the children.

¾ While driving please obey local laws and regulations with regards to

Smartphone use. Your Smartphone has a built-in hands-free function which can be used while driving. Under poor driving conditions, please stop the car before you dial or pick up the phone.

¾ Switch off your Smartphone in the hospital or other areas where the use of

cellular devices is prohibited. The Smartphones can affect the normal work of electronic equipment and medical devices, such as pacemakers, hearing aids and other medical electronics equipment.

¾ Non-original accessories and components are not provided with repair warranty

qualification.

¾ Please do not disassemble your phone by yourself, if your Smartphone is out of

order, please contact your supplier.

¾ Please do not charge the Smartphone before battery is installed. This may short-

circuit the battery.

¾ Smartphones should be charged in a ventilated and cool environment, away

from flammable and explosive materials.

¾ In order to demagnetization your device, please keep the Smartphone away from

magnetic material, such as disks, credit card etc.

¾ Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture

can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery, and contact the supplier.

¾ Do not use the Smartphone in temperatures that are too high or too low; do not

expose the Smartphone to strong sunlight or high humidity.

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¾ Do not use liquid or wet cloth with strong detergent to clean the device. ¾ This Smartphone provides camera, video recording and sound recording

functions; please follow the relevant laws and regulations to use those functions. The Company will not be responsible for photographs, video recordings and sound recordings that violate any laws or are taken without proper authorization.

¾ While using the network functions, please be wary of files which may contain

viruses, do not install any photos and ring tones which have been damaged. If a virus does occur and affects the device our company will not be responsible.

¾ Please dispose of batteries according to local regulations, please recycle when

possible. Please do not dispose as household waste.

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II - Getting Started

2.1 Power Up and Shut Down

To turn your device on or off, place your finger on the Power key and hold for five seconds.

If you power up the device before having inserted the SIM card, the Smartphone will display “No SIM Card” on the screen. After you’ve inserted the SIM card, the phone will automatically check if the SIM is useable.

When you place a passcode on your Smartphone the following will be displayed in this order:

Input Phone Lock Code

- If you set the Phone Lock.

Input PIN Code

- If you set the SIM Lock.

Searching

- The phone will conduct a search to find the appropriate network connections.

2.2 Battery Charging

¾ Plug the charger connector with the Smartphone and plug the charger into an

electrical outlet.

¾ At this time the charge level icon will repeatedly flash at the top right corner of

the mobile phone’s screen; if you’re charging your Smartphone while it’s powered off, an indication will appear on the screen to show that your phone is indeed in charging mode. If the Smartphone was used even after there was insufficient power to do so, it might take some time, when charging in powered off mode, for the screen indicator to appear.

¾ When the battery level icon does not flash anymore, this means that the battery is

fully charged. If charging while powered off, there will still be an indication on the screen to show that the charging is complete. This process usually takes more

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than 2.5 hours (The first three times you recharge, it is recommended that you charge for up to 14 hours, as this will help extend battery life).The Smartphone and charger may become warm during charging; this is normal.

¾ When charging is complete, unplug the charge connector from the electrical

outlet and the mobile phone.

ATTENTION:

Charging must be performed in a well-ventilated area with temperatures between -

10˚C and +45˚C. The factory charger supplied in the box must be used. Using an

unapproved charger could be dangerous in addition to being in breach of the

provisions of the repair warranty.

If the mobile phone automatically shuts down, or indicates that “Battery Is Low” you

should immediately charge the battery. If the battery has not been entirely used up

before charging, the mobile phone will automatically decrease the recharging period.

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III - Function Menu

3.1 Contacts

You can use the Phonebook function to save Contact Information directly in to your Smartphone or even save it to your SIM Card. You can also view or manage all of your contacts in one space.

NOTICE: The storage capacity on your SIM Card will determine how many numbers

can be saved. Contact you Network Service Provider for this information.

3.2 Messaging

You can send or receive SMS and MMS through the Messaging function.

3.3 Phone Features

Calling

Press the Phone icon to enter the Dial Up interface. Enter the phone number manually on the numerical keypad, including the area code, or select a number from your Contacts to make a call. The call status information is always displayed during the call and the numerical keypad can be easily accessed for further numerical input. For international calls, press the “0” key to switch, until the international phone prefix “+” appears on the screen, enter the country code and full number you wish to call.

Speed Dial

To set Speed Dial numbers edit the Contact Information in your Contacts to assign Speed Dial numbers 2 through 9. The number 1 key comes preset as the Voice Mail shortcut key. In the Dialer Interface, hold the shortcut dial number keys corresponding with your list of Speed Dial numbers. The required number will appear on screen. Press the Call button to start the call.

Call Using Contacts Interface

¾ Press the Home key, click on the Contacts icon to open your contact list.

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¾ Press the Menu key and Search for the contacts in the Contact List. You can

type in the Contact name and search automatically or you can scroll through the alphabetically sorted contacts to search manually.

¾ Click on the contact and select their number. Press the Call icon to start the

call.

Call from the Call Log

¾ Press the Home key, click on Dial icon to open the dialer. ¾ Click on the Call Records list. You can also choose the Call Log from contact

interface call records.

¾ Click a number in the Call Log; select the Call icon card to make the call.

Call from the Message

¾ Press the Home key, click on the Messaging icon to open the messaging

interface.

¾ Click to select and open the needed messages or conversation. ¾ Click on the required number. If the message contains multiple numbers, the

phone can be activated automatically to the options menu and you choose the contact information required. Click on the Call icon to dial.

Emergency Calls

Whether you have installed the SIM Card or not, the phone can still call the emergency number for help.

Answer a Call

When you receive a call your screen will light up displaying the number that is calling; if it is someone from your Contact List the name will be displayed; there will be two Call icons, one green and one red. Slide the Green icon to the right to answer the call. If you are driving or already have the headset plugged in, you can also use the button on the headset to answer the call.

End the Call

When you receive an unwanted call slide the Red icon to the left to refuse or dismiss the call. You can end the call at any time during your conversation by clicking the End Call icon at the bottom of your display screen.

Call Options

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While in Call Mode, you can do the following operations:

¾ Mute - To stop transmitting the user’s voice. ¾ Hold - Put a call on pause. ¾ Un-hold - Resume the call placed on hold. ¾ Speaker - Activate or turn off the PA. ¾ Contacts - Enter Contacts menu. ¾ Add Call - Add a new call to your existing call; conference calls. ¾ Dial Pad - Begin to dial new call. ¾ End Call - End the call.

3.4 Using the Mobile Phone Memory Card as U Disk

¾ Use the USB line to connect your Smartphone with your PC computer.

The status bar will notify when the connection is made.

¾ Open the notice panel. It will give you various options in which you can

open the files or the media in your Smartphone.

¾ In the notification panel, touch “USB connected”, and then touch "turn on

USB storage".

NOTICE :

When your device is connected to your PC computer, the Smartphone will not be

able to identify memory CARDS. You will not be able to use some of the Smartphone

applications, such as the camera.

3.5 WLAN

Provide as far as 300 feet WLAN (100 M) wireless network access range. If you want to use the Smartphone WLAN, you have to connect to wireless access point or "hot spots".

NOTICE: The availability of WLAN signal coverage will depend on the quantity,

infrastructure, and other factors which determine how well the signals penetrate the

object and device.

Open the WLAN and Connect to a Wireless Network

¾ Press the Home key, click on Setting and select the Networks & Wireless.

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¾ Select WLAN check box to open Wi-Fi. The phone will automatically scan

for wireless networks available in your area.

¾ Click on the Wi-Fi settings. Then WLAN network will display a list of

WLAN to find the network of the name and security Settings of wireless networks in your area.

¾ Select one of the WLAN networks to connect. When you select an open

network the Smartphone will be connect to the network automatically. If the selected network is WEP, WPA/WPA2 encrypted it will demand a corresponding password before connection can be made.

Connecting to Other WLAN Networks

¾ In the Wireless and Network settings select the WLAN settings. Find the

WLAN networks displayed in the WLAN network list.

¾ Touch other WLAN networks to connect to other networks.

NOTICE:

In addition to WLAN Networks your Smartphone can also connect to the GPRS

Internet. GPRS is available on your SIM Card by default and you can manually select

the specific location by following this route: Settings -> SIM management -> Data

Connection. Activate the GPRS or contact your Network Service Provider for more

information.

3.6 Bluetooth

Turn on Bluetooth or set the phone can be detected

¾ Press the Home key and click on Settings. ¾ Click on Wireless & Network settings and the select the Bluetooth

function. The phone will automatically scan for Bluetooth devices in your

area. The Bluetooth icon

will show on the top right status bar when

active. To manually scan for devices touch the Scan for Devices option.

¾ All the equipment will show up in Bluetooth Devices list below. ¾ Your device needs to be made manually detectable. Select the check box

can be detected so that within the scope of other Bluetooth devices can find the phone.

¾ Devices can be detected for as long as two minutes at a time before they

need to be made ‘visible’ again.

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Matching and Connecting the Bluetooth Headset

¾ Press the Home key and click on Settings. ¾ Click on Wireless & Network settings, then select Bluetooth settings, then

select the Bluetooth check box, to activate Bluetooth. Set your Smartphone to scan within the scope of the Bluetooth, and you will find all devices available in the display.

¾ Connect to the Headset device. ¾ In the list of Bluetooth devices tap and hold the hands-free headset when

it is connected.

¾ Long press and select Disconnect & Un-Pair to successfully disconnect.

3.7 Air Gesture

Your smartphone comes with the Air Gesture function whereby you can browse through various tabs and pages by moving your palm inches above your Smartphone screen. Like any added function the Air Gesture is also subject to activation and deactivation.

¾ Press the Home key and select the Settings icon. ¾ Select the Device Settings and choose Air Gesture. ¾ You will be given a check box option for activation or deactivation. Select the

check box to activate Air Gesture; unselect the check box for deactivation.

3.8 Wake Up Gesture

Your Smartphone has the Wake Up Gesture. This function allows you to open your phone from Sleep mode in to any mode that you desire. You simply trace the letters recommended on to your blank screen and your phone will open in the mode you instructed. For example; tracing a C will open your Smartphone automatically in the Camera mode. M will open Music, W will take you to the Browser.

¾ Activate the Wake Up Gesture by pressing your Home key and select the

Settings icon.

¾ Select the Device Settings and choose Wake Up Gesture.

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¾ You will be given a check box option for activation or deactivation. Select the

check box to activate Wake Up Gesture; unselect the check box for deactivation.

IV – Applications/Apps

4.1 Browser

Click the Browser icon to open the browser. In the Browser, you can open the page by the following methods:

¾ Click on the Browser Address Bar. A keypad will appear. Type in the website

address; for example www.iDroidUSA.com

¾ Touch the Menu key and select Bookmarks. Choose from your Bookmark

library or select the History option and select a website from your resent Browser activities.

and press the Search button.

4.2 Email

Select the E-mail icon and enter your E-mail address and login password. Choose communication protocol; Select data account (edit wireless local area network or SIM Card to connect to the E-mail network); Set receiving server and sending server addresses; Edit user name ( if username is not given the device will use the email address as a default or generate one); Save Settings and enter the Mailbox interface to write and receive mail.

4.3 Settings

SIM Management

¾ SIM Information: Choose SIM card to enable or disable it. ¾ Default: SIM Cards are set up with Voice Call, Messaging and Data

Connection by default.

¾ General Setting: Set the SIM card to roaming.

Wireless & Networks

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¾ Airplane Mode: Disables all wireless connection. ¾ Wi-Fi: Turn on or off as desired. ¾ Wi-Fi Settings: Set up and manage wireless access points, etc. ¾ Wi-Fi Direct Settings: Set up and manage WLAN Direct. ¾ Bluetooth: Open/Close Bluetooth. ¾ Bluetooth Settings: Manage connection settings and device name etc. ¾ Tethering & Portable Hotspots: Gives you the option to move data connection

through Smartphone USB or as a portable WLAN hot share.

¾ VPN Settings: Setup and manage virtual private network. ¾ Mobile Networks: Check the mobile data usage, set access point name and

network operators.

¾ GPRS Transfer Prefer: Gives you the option to move data connection through

Smartphone USB to share.

Call Settings

¾ Voice Call ¾ IP Call ¾ Other Settings

Audio Profiles

Allows you to set a Profile without having to tinker with your phone too much. The Profiles can be edited manually to your preference. The Profiles are as follows:

¾ General ¾ Silent ¾ Meeting ¾ Outdoor

Display

¾ Wallpaper: Set a wallpaper of your preference on your Smartphone. ¾ Brightness: Set the brightness of the phone display. The Brighter the display

the more battery it will consume. The Battery Saving mode sets the Brightness to its lowest consumption.

¾ Auto-Rotate Screen: Set up to view horizontal pictures or articles with ease. ¾ Animation: Display window animation settings. ¾ Screen Timeout: Automatically adjust screen lock options and the delay time.

Location

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¾ Use Wireless Network: The use of mobile network in application check

position.

¾ Use GPS Satellites: Accurate location at street level. ¾ GPS EPO Assistance: Use GPS auxiliary material (EPO) to accelerate the GPS

positioning.

¾ EPP Settings: View the modified EPO configuration information. ¾ A-GPS: Use auxiliary data to accelerate the GPS positioning. ¾ A-GPS: View the modified A-GPS Settings.

Security

¾ Screen Unlock: Use design, PIN or password lock screen. ¾ SIM Card Lock: Can open/close lock a SIM card and change the SIM card

PIN.

¾ Passwords: You can choose to see characters of the password you’re entering. ¾ Device Administration: Add or delete device manager. ¾ Credential Storage: Allows the application to access security vouchers and

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