Sharp B10 User Guide

User Manual
SHARP B10 Smartphone
Model: SH-A01
EN
Table of Contents
1.1 Your Device.................................................................................................. 1
Front View............................................................................................................... 1
Back View ............................................................................................................... 1
Left View................................................................................................................. 2
Right View............................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Accessories ................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Installing SIM Card(s) and Memory Card .................................................. 3
Remove the card tray............................................................................................... 3
Install the SIM card(s) ............................................................................................. 3
Install the memory card ........................................................................................... 4
Replace the card tray ............................................................................................... 4
1.4 Charging the Battery................................................................................... 5
1.5 Turning the Device On or Off ..................................................................... 6
Turn Device On or Off ............................................................................................ 6
Restart Device ......................................................................................................... 6
Set Device to Aeroplane Mode................................................................................ 6
Set Device to Ring, Vibrate or Silent Mode............................................................ 6
Set Device to Sleep Mode ....................................................................................... 6
1.6 Locking and Unlocking the Screen ........................................................... 7
1.7 Using the Headset ....................................................................................... 8
1.8 Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2: The Basics........................................................................... 9
2.1 Home Screen ............................................................................................... 9
Status Bar............................................................................................................... 10
Notifications Panel ................................................................................................ 11
Open Applications ................................................................................................. 11
View Recently-Used Applications ........................................................................ 11
Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 12
Widgets.................................................................................................................. 12
Folders ................................................................................................................... 13
Set Wallpaper ........................................................................................................ 14
Manage Resources................................................................................................. 14
Managing Home Screen Panels............................................................................. 15
Changing Phone Settings....................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3: Contacts ............................................................................ 16
3.1 Adding Contacts........................................................................................ 16
3.2 Copying Contacts...................................................................................... 17
3.3 Communicating with Contacts................................................................. 17
Call Contacts ......................................................................................................... 17
Text Contacts......................................................................................................... 17
Email Contacts....................................................................................................... 18
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3.4 Managing Contacts ................................................................................... 18
Edit Contacts ......................................................................................................... 18
Delete Contacts...................................................................................................... 19
Send Contact Information...................................................................................... 19
Add Contact to Blacklist ....................................................................................... 19
3.5 Favourite Contacts.................................................................................... 20
View Favourites..................................................................................................... 20
Add to Favourites .................................................................................................. 20
Remove from Favourites ....................................................................................... 20
3.6 Searching for Contacts............................................................................. 21
3.7 Grouping Contacts.................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Using the Phone ............................................................... 23
4.1 Making a Call ............................................................................................. 23
4.2 Answering a call ........................................................................................ 24
4.3 Ending a call .............................................................................................. 24
4.4 In-Call Options........................................................................................... 25
4.5 Call Log ...................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 5: Email & Messaging........................................................... 26
5.1 Text Message............................................................................................. 26
Create and Send Text Messages ............................................................................ 26
Receive and Manage Messages ............................................................................. 26
5.2 Multimedia Message ................................................................................. 28
Create and Send MMS Messages .......................................................................... 28
5.3 Customizing Message Settings ............................................................... 29
5.4 Email Accounts ......................................................................................... 30
Set Up Email Account ........................................................................................... 30
Add More Email Accounts.................................................................................... 31
Select Email Accounts........................................................................................... 32
Delete Email Accounts .......................................................................................... 32
5.5 Using Email................................................................................................ 33
Compose and Send Emails .................................................................................... 33
Receive Emails ...................................................................................................... 33
Read and Reply to Emails ..................................................................................... 34
Manage Email Folders........................................................................................... 35
Customize Email Settings...................................................................................... 37
Chapter 6: Using Internet ................................................................... 39
6.1 Connecting to Internet .............................................................................. 39
Wi-Fi...................................................................................................................... 39
Cellular Data Network........................................................................................... 41
6.2 Browsing a Web Page............................................................................... 42
Manage Web Page................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth................................................................ 44
7.1 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices............................................................ 44
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Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications .................................................. 45
8.1 Photos and Videos .................................................................................... 45
Take Photos ........................................................................................................... 45
Record Videos ....................................................................................................... 46
Capture Modes....................................................................................................... 47
Review Photos ....................................................................................................... 48
Review Videos....................................................................................................... 49
Configure Camera Settings.................................................................................... 49
8.2 Viewing Photos & Videos ......................................................................... 51
Chapter 9: Programs........................................................................... 52
9.1 Chrome....................................................................................................... 52
9.2 Calculator................................................................................................... 52
9.3 Camera ....................................................................................................... 52
9.4 Gmail .......................................................................................................... 52
9.5 File Manager .............................................................................................. 53
9.6 Clock........................................................................................................... 54
9.7 Using Torch ............................................................................................... 56
9.8 Messaging.................................................................................................. 56
9.9 Gallery ........................................................................................................ 56
9.10 Contacts ................................................................................................... 56
9.11 Phone ....................................................................................................... 56
9.12 Settings .................................................................................................... 56
9.13 Recorder................................................................................................... 57
9.14 Note .......................................................................................................... 58
9.15 Calendar ................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 10: Managing Your Phone.................................................... 59
10.1 Device Settings........................................................................................ 59
10.2 Changing Basic Settings........................................................................ 63
Date and Time ....................................................................................................... 63
Display Settings..................................................................................................... 64
10.3 Using Wireless & networks .................................................................... 65
10.4 Protecting Your Phone ........................................................................... 65
Encrypt Phone ....................................................................................................... 65
Enable SIM Card Lock.......................................................................................... 65
10.5 Configuring Mobile Data Limit ............................................................... 66
10.6 Resetting the Device ............................................................................... 67
Chapter 11: Specifications ................................................................. 68
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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Receiver
Touch screen
Micro USB port
Front camera
ALS-sensor
Rear camera (wide-angle)
Flash
Microphone
Speaker
Headset jack
Rear camera
Fingerprint scanner
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NOTE: Screenshots in the user manual may appear differently on your phone.

1.1 Your Device

Front View

Back View

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Left View

Micro SIM1 / Nano SIM2 / Micro SD
slot
Power button
Volume (+/-) button
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Right View

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SIM1SIM1
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1.2 Accessories

Your package comes with the following items. If any of them is missing, please contact your retailer.
Smartphone Quick Start Guide Warranty card
USB cable Charger Pin

1.3 Installing SIM Card(s) and Memory Card

Remove the card tray

1. Turn the device off.
2. Insert the bundled pin through the hole on the card tray.
3. Push to eject the card tray.

Install the SIM card(s)

The card tray can be used to install one micro SIM card and one nano SIM card, or one micro SIM and one memory card.
Place the two SIM cards onto the tray as illustrated.
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Install the memory card

Place the memory card onto the tray with the golden connectors facing up.

Replace the card tray

Push the card tray into the card slot.
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1.4 Charging the Battery

The battery that comes with the device is only partially charged.
Charge the battery
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Micro USB port of the device.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC adapter to a wall outlet to start charging.
When the battery is charging and the device is turned on, the icon is displayed
on the status bar. When the battery is fully charged and the USB cable has been
disconnected, the icon is displayed on the status bar.
Warning
Please charge indoors and in dry places.
In case overheat protection mechanism is activated, the device will temporarily stop charging: When the system temperature reaches the maximum operating temperature, the device will automatically activate the overheat protection mechanism and temporarily stops battery charging. When the system temperature drops, the system will automatically restart the battery charging.
NOTE: Battery life varies depending on network, applications, and ambient temperature.
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1.5 Turning the Device On or Off

After installing the SIM card and charging the battery, the device is ready to be turned on.

Turn Device On or Off

Turn on the device
Press and hold the Power button until the device turns on.
Turn off the device
1. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
2. Tap Power off.
3. Tap Tap to power off to confirm.

Restart Device

1. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
2. Tap Restart.
3. Tap Tap to restart to confirm.

Set Device to Aeroplane Mode

1. Slide the status bar down to display the menu.
2. Further slide the menu down to display the extended menu.
3. Tap Aeroplane mode.

Set Device to Ring, Vibrate or Silent Mode

1. Slide the status bar down to display the menu.
2. Further slide the menu down to display the extended menu.
3. Tap the icons for Ring, Vibration, Mute to toggle through these options.

Set Device to Sleep Mode

To set the device to sleep mode, press the Power button. This turns the display off.
To turn the display on, press the Power button again.
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Flashlight Notepad
Calculator

1.6 Locking and Unlocking the Screen

Lock the screen to prevent it from accidentally being touched. By default, the screen locks after being idle for a period of time (see “Display Settings” on page 64).
Lock the screen
To manually lock the screen and turn off the display, press the Power button.
Unlock the screen
1. If the display is turned off, press the Power button.
2. Slide up, to unlock the screen.
NOTE:
Tap ( ) to use the Camera.
While screen is locked, slide the bottom of the screen to the left and tap the icons to use the functions directly.
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1.7 Using the Headset

For hands-free conversation or listening to music, plug a headset to the headset jack.
NOTE:
• When using a headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be limited. Do not use a headset if it will endanger you.
• Do not set the headset volume to its maximum as it may damage your hearing.

1.8 Adjusting the Volume

There are two ways to adjust the volume:
Press the volume (+/-) button repeatedly to adjust the volume.
Press the volume button once. Drag the volume slider to adjust the volume.
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Chapter 2: The Basics

Status bar
• Displays status and notification icons, and clock.
• Message, connection, and other notifications are also displayed here.
Google Search
widget
Back
Tap to return to the
previous screen.
Recent Apps
Tap to access the recent apps.
Home
Access the main Home screen.
Tap an icon to access the app.
App list
List of all apps
installed on the
phone.
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2.1 Home Screen

From the Main Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of missed calls, received messages, check battery, and connection status.
TIP:
Swipe the upper arrow as shown in the above screen image to access more apps.
Tap and hold on the Home screen to add, manage or modify features.
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Battery icon
Wi-Fi icon
Missed call icon
Current time
Network signal strength

Status Bar

Status bar icons indicate different types of information.
The icons on the status bar indicate the following information:
Icon Description Icon Description
Battery is full. Incoming call.
Battery is charging. Missed call notification.
Battery is completely discharged.
4G-enabled network signal strength. Fewer bars indicate lower signal strength.
Wi-Fi is connected. Silent mode is activated.
Bluetooth connection is active.
An alarm is set. Aeroplane mode is activated.
A headset is connected.
FM radio is on. Google Maps app is opened.
New text message notification.
New email notification.
Vibrate mode is activated.
File is downloading or has finished downloading.
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Notifications Panel

The notifications panel displays the device activities, details
of status, or other notifications.
Open the notifications panel
Tap and slide the status bar downwards.
To open related applications, touch a notification.
Close the notifications panel
Tap and slide the status bar upwards to close the notifications panel.
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Open Applications

Tap an icon to open the application.

View Recently-Used Applications

Tap . The recently-used applications are displayed.
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Select Wallpaper
Add Widget

Control Panel

Tap and hold on an empty spot on the Home screen to directly manage the Home screen panels and access the control panel.

Widgets

Save time with live updates right on the Home screen and get all your personalized updates in one place.
Add a Widget
1. Tap and hold on an empty spot on the Home screen.
2. Swipe the upper screen to select the Home screen panel where you want to add a Widget.
3. Swipe the lower screen until you find the Widget you want to add.
4. Tap on the Widget to add it on the selected Home screen.
Remove a Widget
Tap and hold the widget, then drag it to X Remove.
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Folders

Save the space on your Home screen panels and group similar applications into a folder.
Add a Folder
1. Drag one application to another to group them to a folder.
2. Type the folder name.
NOTE: The default folder name is “Unnamed Folder”.
Modify a Folder
1. Tap to open the folder you wish to modify.
2. Do one of the following:
To remove an application from the folder, tap on the application icon then drag it out of the folder.
To remove the application totally from the device, drag the icon to X Remove.
To rename the folder, tap on the folder name.
Remove a Folder
Tap and hold on the folder you wish to remove and drag it to X Remove.
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Set Wallpaper

Customize the device wallpaper.
1. From the Control Panel, tap WALLPAPERS.
2. Select the wallpaper from Gallery, Live wallpapers, Photos, or from Wallpapers folder.
3. Tap on a wallpaper to use it.

Manage Resources

Manage the resources on your phone by closing the recent active applications.
1. From the Home screen, tap .
2. Do one of the following:
Swipe an application upwards to end the individual application.
Tap to end all active applications and optimize the phone’s performance instantly.
Tap to maximize view of the recent application list.
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Managing Home Screen Panels

By default your phone has one main Home Screen. A new Home Screen is added automatically in special occasions, for example after you download an app from Play Store.
To add an additional Home screen, simply drag the application icon to the right.

Changing Phone Settings

In Settings menu you can configure the network connections, device, personal settings, accounts, and system.
To access the Settings menu, tap Settings or slide the status bar downwards, then
tap . For more information on Settings menu, please refer to “Device Settings” on page 59.
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Chapter 3: Contacts

Chapter 3: Contacts
Contacts is your phonebook that lets you store names, phone numbers, email addresses and other information. You can also add the frequently used contacts to the favourites list. See “Favourite Contacts” on page 20.

3.1 Adding Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap one of the following:
CREATE A NEW CONTACT: To create a new
contact manually.
SIGN IN TO AN ACCOUNT: To import contacts
from an email account.
IMPORT CONTACTS: To import contacts from
SIM card or from a storage.
NOTE: If you have already configured Google account
in your phone, tap to add a new contact.
3. Tap one of the following:
Saving to Device: To save the contact to phone
memory.
Saving to SIM 1 (or Saving to SIM 2): To save
the contact to the SIM card.
Saving to Google: To save the contact to the
Google account. This option is available only if you have already configured Google account in your phone.
4. Enter contact information such as name, phone number. Tap ADD MORE to add other contact information. To add a contact picture, tap the photo icon ( ).
5. Tap to save the contact.
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3.2 Copying Contacts

You can copy contacts to and from the SIM card, the device, memory card, or USB storage.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap > Settings > Import contacts or Export contacts.
3. Choose to Import/export contacts from or to the SIM card/storage.
4. Select the contacts to copy and tap Done.
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3.3 Communicating with Contacts

Call Contacts

NOTE: The available call options vary depending on the phone number(s) saved for a
specific contact and the number of SIM cards installed on the device.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Tap the phone number to call the contact. See “Making a Call” on page 23.
NOTE: Swipe the screen to see the call history, messages, and contact-related agenda on your phone.

Text Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Tap .
4. Compose and send your message. See “Create and Send Text Messages” on page 26.
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Email Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Tap the email address.
4. Compose and send your email. See “Compose and Send Emails” on page 33.

3.4 Managing Contacts

Edit Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap the contact that you want to modify.
3. Tap .
4. Modify the necessary information or add additional information by tapping ADD MORE.
5. Tap to save changes.
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Delete Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3. On the list, mark other contacts you want to delete.
4. Tap Delete.
5. Tap DELETE to confirm.
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Send Contact Information

You can send contact information to other devices through a sharing application such as Messaging, Gmail, Bluetooth, or saving to Google Drive.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Tap Share contact.
4. Tap a sharing application to send the contact information.

Add Contact to Blacklist

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap the contact that you want to modify.
3. Tap Add to blacklist.
4. To undo, tap Remove from blacklist.
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3.5 Favourite Contacts

Add the most frequently called contacts to Favourites to access contacts quickly and easily.

View Favourites

From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Favourites tab.

Add to Favourites

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Contacts tab.
2. Tap the contact you want to add to the Favourites list.
3. Tap .
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Remove from Favourites

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and select Favourites tab.
2. Tap next to the contact you want to remove from the Favourites list.
3. Tap .
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