Philips I908 Instruction Manual
Touch screen
Charger/Micro USB port
connector
Side volume key
Home key
Option key
Back key
Power key /Lock key
Headphone jack
Your phone
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Turn your phone on and off
Note:
M
O
1
Press and hold power key to turn on your
phone.
2
To turn off your device, press and hold power
key and then select
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If you are turning on your phone for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
Power off.
Lock/unlock the touch screen
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent
any unwanted device operations.
1
To lock, press power key.
2
To unlock, press the icon , and then flick your
finger in any direction.
Keys
Learn about the main keys.m
Key Definition Function
Power - Press and hold to power on/off.
- Press to turn on/off the screen
display.
- Hold to access the Phone
options, Reboot, choose Silent or
Airplane mode.
M
Home
key
Option
key
- Return to the home screen.
- Hold to open the list of recent
applications.
- Open a list of options available
on the current screen.
- On the home screen, open the
Wallpaper, Widgets and System
settings.
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B
Back key - Return to the previous screen
or exit.
- Hide the onscreen keyboard
when it is opened.
Side
volume
key
-Adjust the ringer volume while in
standby mode or adjust the voice
volume during a call.
-When receiving an incoming call,
briefly press down either volume
key to mute the ringtone.
Use the touch screen
Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
Function Operation
Tap
Tap and
hold
Drag
Double-tap
2Your phone
Touch once to select or launch a menu,
option, or application.
Tap an item and hold it for more than
2 seconds.
Tap an item and move it to a new
location.
Tap an item twice quickly.
Flick
Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to
move through lists or screens.
Pinch
Place two of your fingers far apart, and
then pinch them together. In some
apps, like web browser, you can pinch
the screen using two fingers(for
example, thumb and index finger) to
zoom in or zoom out when viewing a
picture or a web pages.
Customize home screen
You can customize the home screen to match your
preferences.
Function Operation
Add items
Move items
Tap to enter into menu screen, tap
and hold an item, and then drag it to
home screen.
Tap and hold an item, and then drag it
to a new location.
Remove
Status Bar
Shortcut icons
Search input
window
Widgets and
applications
Menu key：Tap
to enter into
applications
items
Tap and hold an item till the Remove
icon appears at the top of the home
screen. Drag the item to the Remove
area to delete it.
Select a
wallpaper
In home screen, press
O>Wallpapers or tap and hold the
blank area in home screen, select an
image from options.
Home screen
From the Home screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications.
The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or
right to view the panels on the Home screen. There
are 5 extended home screen, slide your finger
horizontally to the left and right to check each one.
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Notifications panel
When you get a new notification, you can open the
Notifications panel to see what event notification or
new information you have received.
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To openthe Notifications panelpress and hold
the status bar, then slide one fingerdownward. If
you have several notifications, you can scroll
down the screen to see them all.
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To hide thepanel, drag the bottom of the panel
upwards.
From the notifications panel, you can also view your
phone's current status and use the each options.
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Open the notifications panel and then tap
to open the phone's status panel.
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Place two fingers on the status bar, then slide
your fingers downward.
4Your phone
Icons and symbols
Learn about the icons and symbols on the screen.
Icons Function
Your phone will not ring when receiving a
call.
Your phone will vibrate when receiving a
call.
Flight mode activated.
The bars indicate the battery level.
(Blue bars) normal charging.
WLAN activated.
Your phone is connected to a GSM
network. The more bars are shown the
better the reception is.
Your phone is connected to network.
Downloading data.
Uploading data.
Call in progress.
You have a missed call.
Connected to PC.
USB debugging connected.
Bluetooth is activated.
You have a missed call.
New SMS.
The headset is plugged into the phone.
The alarm clock is activated.
FM radio turned on in the background.
Music is playing in the background.
Error occurred or caution required.
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Table of contents
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assembling and Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Insert a Micro SD card (Memory card) . . . . . . . . . 9
Personalize your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manage your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MultiMedia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sound Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Google play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manage your calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VPN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mobile network sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PC connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6Table of contents
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Wireless&Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Safety & Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Trademark Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specific Absorption Rate Information. . . . . . . . . . .33
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Getting started
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Please read the safety instructions in the "Safety & Precaution"
section before use.
Assembling and Charge
Learn about installing SIM card and charging the
battery for the first use.
Insert SIM card
Follow the steps below to insert your SIM card.
Remember to turn off your mobile phone before
removing the back cover.
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Insert the SIM card.
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Note:
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SIM1/SIM2 both support 3G&2G network. Based on the
default settings of your phone, it will connect 3G network by
SIM1 directly. Also you can enter into
networks>Mobile networks>3G service
settings.
3
Replace the back cover.
8Getting started
Settings>Wireless &
to get your personal
Charge the battery
The new phone is partially charged. The battery
icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery
level of charging status.
Tips:
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You can use the phone while it is charging.
•
Keeping the charger plugged to the mobile phone when the
battery is fully charged will not damage the battery. The only
way to turn off the charger is to unplug it, so it is advisable to
use an easily accessible power socket.
•
If a fully charged phone left unused, it will lost its charge over
time.
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If the phone is being used for the first time or the phone has
not been used for a prolonged period, it may take longer time
to recharge.
Insert a Micro SD card (Memory
Note:
card)
Insert a memory card
You can expand the memory of your phone and
store more additional multimedia files by adding a
micro-SD card.
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Align your micro-SD card with the slot. Put it in
place.
Remove the memory card
Ensure that the phone is not currently accessing the
memory card. Before removing a memory card, first
unmount it for safe removal.
1
In Idle screen, select O> Settings> Storage
>Unmount SD card.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages
from the phone.
3
Remove the memory card
•
Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring
or accessing information to prevent corrupting or damaging
the files in the memory card.
Format the memory card
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the
memory card only on the device.
In Idle screen, select O
>Erase SD card.
>Settings>Storage
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Note:
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Before formatting the memory card, remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The
manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting
from user actions.
Personalize your phone
Time and Date
In idle screen, tapO> Settings>
control how time and date appears on your device.
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Automatic date & time: Set to receive time
information from the network and update the
time and date automatically.
•
Automatic time zone: Set to receive time zone
information from the network when you move
across time zones.
•
Set date: Set the current date manually.
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Set time: Set the current time manually.
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Select time zone: Select a time zone.
•
Use 24-hour format: Set to show the time in
24-hour format or 12-hour format.
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Choose date format: Select a date format.
10Getting started
Date&time to
Tips:
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If the battery remains fully discharged, the time and date will
be reset.
Set a screen lock
You can lock your device by activating the screen
lock feature.ǂ
In idle screen, tapO
Personal>Security>Screen lock.
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None: Disable the screen lock.
•
Slide: Choose slide to unlock the screen.
•
Voice Unlock:Set a voice recognition unlock.
•
Pattern:Draw a pattern to unlock the screen.
•
PIN:Unlock the screen by enter the PIN code.
•
Password: Create your private password to
>Settings>
unlock the screen.
Lock your SIM card
You can lock your phone with the PIN that is
supplied with your SIM card
1
In idle screen, tapO>
Set up SIM card lock> Lock SIM card
Settings>Security>
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