Vega DM-990 User Manual
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VEGA DM-990 from Brava
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the VEGA DM-990, Dual Mode Android smart phone from Brava. This
smartphone is running on Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread). If you’d like your phone to live a long and
fruitful life, please read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. You never know when you
might need it.
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) is the Operating System for your Touch Screen Smartphone
And don’t worry if the pictures we use to demonstrate your phone’s functions look a little different
from what you see on its screen. It’s the functions that matter.
Copyright©2012 Brava Techno Corporation Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
No part of this manual is allowed to be reproduced or forwarded in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Brava.
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Table of Contents
1 Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 1
Using your phone safely ......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Basics ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Inside the box .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview .................................................................................................................................... 5
Before turning on your phone ................................................................................................................ 12
3 Getting started ................................................................................................................................ 14
Turning on your phone ............................................................................................................................ 14
Turning off your phone ............................................................................................................................ 14
Preinstalled widgets and applications ................................................................................................... 14
Home ......................................................................................................................................... .. 17
Phone status and notifications ............................................................................................................... 19
Personalize your phone .......................................................................................................................... 22
Copying files to and from the Storage card .......................................................................................... 25
4 Phone calls ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Making Calls ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Received Calls ......................................................................................................................................... 28
During Call options .................................................................................................................................. 29
Call Log (History)..................................................................................................................................... 30
Favorites .................................................................................................................................................. 30
5 Contacts ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Managing your Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 32
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6 Text Input and keyboard ............................................................................................................. 34
Using the onscreen keyboard ................................................................................................................ 34
Changing the onscreen keyboard layout .............................................................................................. 34
7 Messages ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Sending text and multimedia messages ............................................................................................... 35
Setting text and multimedia message options ..................................................................................... 38
8 Emails and Accounts ...................................................................................................................... 41
Email Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 41
Delete Email Account .............................................................................................................................. 42
Read Email messages ............................................................................................................................ 42
Send Email messages ............................................................................................................................ 43
Gmail Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 43
9 Internet ............................................................................................................................................. 44
10 Tools ................................................................................................................................................... 49
11 Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 51
12 Gallery ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Viewing photos and videos .................................................................................................................... 53
Watching video ........................................................................................................................................ 53
13 Music .................................................................................................................................................. 54
Access and play music ........................................................................................................................... 55
Add songs to new play list ...................................................................................................................... 55
Delete play lists ....................................................................................................................................... 55
14 Maps and location .......................................................................................................................... 56
Using Google Maps ................................................................................................................................ 56
15 Wireless communication .............................................................................................................. 58
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Wi-Fi Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Bluetooth® ............................................................................................................................................... 59
FM Radio .................................................................................................................................................. 60
16 Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Dual SIM Settings ................................................................................................................................... 62
Wireless & networks ............................................................................................................................... 62
Call Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 66
Sound ......................................................................................................................................... .. 66
Display ......................................................................................................................................... .. 68
Location & security .................................................................................................................................. 69
Applications.............................................................................................................................................. 71
Accounts & sync ...................................................................................................................................... 72
Privacy ......................................................................................................................................... .. 74
Storage ................................................................................................................................................... 75
Language & keyboard............................................................................................................................. 76
Accessibility ............................................................................................................................................. 77
Date & time .............................................................................................................................................. 78
About phone ............................................................................................................................................ 79
17 Maintenance Guideline ................................................................................................................. 80
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1 Safety
Safety Precautions
Please read through the following briefings carefully, and act in accordance with these rules, so
as to prevent causing any danger or violating any law.
Your mobile phone model has been designed to compile with applicable safety requirements for
exposure to radio waves. The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement
called Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The recommended SAR limit for mobile handset is 1.6
W/Kg averaged over a 6 minutes period and taken over a volume containing a mass 1g of
human tissue.
The highest SAR value for this mobile phone model is 1.150w/kg averaged over a 6 minutes
period and taken over a volume containing a mass 1g of human tissue.
Use cell phone when the signal strength is good.
If you are using a Bluetooth headset device, please make sure it has a low power emitter.
Using your phone safely
On The Road
Using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow local laws and drive safely at all
times.
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Near Sensitive Electronics
Don’t use your phone near sensitive electronic equipment – particularly medical devices such as
pacemakers – as it could cause them to malfunction. It can also interfere with the operation of fire
detectors and other automatic-control equipment.
For more information about how your phone affects pacemakers or other electronic equipment,
please contact the manufacturer or your local distributor.
Your phone may cause interference when used near TVs, radios or automated office equipment.
While Flying
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. So it’s essential you follow airline
regulations. And if airline personnel ask you to switch off your phone, or disable its wireless
functions, please do as they say.
In Hospital
Your phone may interfere with the normal operation of medical equipment. Follow all hospital
regulations and turn it off when you’re asked to by posted warnings or medical staff.
At a Petrol Station
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Don’t use your phone at petrol stations. In fact, it’s always best to switch off whenever you’re near
fuels, chemicals or explosives.
Around Water
Keep your phone away from water (or any other liquid). It’s not a waterproof model.
Making Repairs
Never take your phone apart. Please leave that to the professionals. Unauthorized repairs could break
the terms of your warranty.
Broken Antenna
Don’t use your phone if the antenna is damaged, as it could cause injury.
Around Children
Keep your mobile out of children’s reach. It should never be used as a toy and it might not be good
for their health.
Original Accessories
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Only use the original accessories supplied with your phone or those approved by the manufacturer.
Using unapproved accessories may affect performance, make the warranty void, break national
regulations on the use of mobile phones, or even cause injury.
Near Explosives
Turn off your phone in or near areas where explosive materials are used. Always obey local laws and
turn off your phone when requested.
Emergency Calls
To make an emergency call your phone must be turned on and in an area where there’s network
coverage. Dial the national emergency number and press ‘send’. Explain exactly where you are and
don’t hang up until help has arrived.
Working Temperature
The working temperature for the phone is between 0 Degree and 40 Degree Celcius. Please don’t use
the phone outside the range. Using the phone under too high or too low temperature might cause
problems.
At very high volume, prolonged listening to a mobile phone can damage your hearing.
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2 Basics
Inside the box
You will find the following inside the box:
Phone
USB cable
Battery
AC Charger
3.5mm cord headset
User manual and running guide
Warranty card
Product Overview
This section provides an overview of the smart phone, including the locations of the connectors and
controls and phone specifications.
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Phone Layout
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HOME
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5 megapixel camera
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BACK (Return)
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Volume up
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Microphone
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Volume down
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SEARCH
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Micro-USB port
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MENU
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Speaker
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Receiver
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Dual LED flash light
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3.5mm headset jack
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Power button
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Front-facing camera
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Multi-touch screen
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HOME
While on any application or screen, press to return to the Home
screen.
Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window.
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BACK button
(Return)
Press to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications Panel, or onscreen keyboard.
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Microphone
The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when it is used with
an application capable of handling audio.
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Search button
Press to open Google search or hold to open the voice search service.
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MENU
Press to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen.
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Receiver
Listen to incoming call
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3.5mm jack
Connect headphones to the connector to listen to sound from the phone
or connect a microphone to record audio or make calls. You can also
connect a headset with an integrated microphone that uses a combined
audio/microphone connector.
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Front-facing
camera
Your phone has a VGA front-facing camera, which you can use to take
pictures, create videos, or make video calls in collaboration with Web
applications.
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5MP main
camera
Your phone has a 5-megapixel rear-main camera, which you can use to
take pictures and create videos.
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Volume UP
While on a call, press to increase earpiece volume.
While not on a call, press to increase the ringer volume.
While watching videos or listening to the FM radio, press to increase the
volume.
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Volume Down
While on a call, press to decrease earpiece volume.
While not on a call, press to decrease the ringer volume.
While watching videos or listening to the FM radio, press to decrease the
volume.
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Micro USB
connector
Use the supplied USB cable to connect a personal computer to the micro
USB connector for data transfer.
You also can use the supplied USB cable and the AC charger to charge
the phone when the battery power is low.
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Speaker
Speaker for incoming call, music, and others.
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Dual LED
flashlight
Flash light is used for camera photos capturing, you can use the LED
flash light as an electric torch.
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Power button
When the phone is off, press to turn on the phone.
When the phone is on and the screen is unlocked, press to turn the
phone display off or on.
Press and hold power button to open the phone options menu that lets
you turn off the phone, switch your phone to silent mode, vibration
mode, or airplane mode.
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Multitouch
screen
Touch the screen to use the controls on the screen including buttons,
menu items, and the onscreen keyboard.
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Phone Specifications
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7625A
Operating system
Android 2.3.6
Memory
ROM 512MB/ RAM 512MB
Display
Size: 3.5-inches
Screen resolution: HVGA 320x480Pixels TFT LCD
Automatic brightness control
Capacitive Multitouch technology
Integrated cameras
Main Rear camera; 5.0 Megapixel
Front-facing camera; VGA camera
Connectors
One micro USB connector
SIM card slot
UIM card slot
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Micro SD card slot
3.5mm headset jack
Wireless features
GSM GPRS/EDGE
CDMA-1X/EVDO Rev. A
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi hotspot/ USB tethering/VPN
Bluetooth 2.1
FM radio
Size
Width: 118.41mm (4.66inches)
Depth: 62.07 mm (2.44inches)
Height: 11.89 mm (0.47 inches)
Battery
1420 mAh Li-ion battery
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Before turning on your phone
Installing the SIM/UIM cards
Your Subscriber/Universal Identity Module (SIM/UIM) card identifies you to the wireless network.
Your phone will not work without the SIM/UIM card.
To install a SIM/UIM card, do the following:
1. Detach your SIM card.
2. Open the battery cover on the back of your phone.
3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone.
4. Align the SIM/UIM Cards metal contactors with those of the phone.
Battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturerspecified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including
network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate
your phone, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and
your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.
Inserting the battery
1. Open the battery cover on the back of your phone.
2. Align the battery's contact points with those of the phone and gently press the battery down
into place.
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3. Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position.
Removing the battery
1. Switch off your phone (Press and hold power button for a few seconds then choose Power
off).
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone.
Charging the battery
1. Connect the charger to your phone, and plug it into a socket.
2. The battery indicator in the corner of the screen will scroll to show you it’s charging.
3. When fully charged, the battery indicator will stop scrolling.
4. Disconnect the charger from your mobile, and unplug it.
Memory Card
Store your documents, pictures, music, and applications in the microSD card.
Inserting the Storage card
1. Remove the back cover.
2. If the battery is installed, remove the battery.
3. Insert the Micro-SD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it into its
place.
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3 Getting started
This section helps you quickly start using your phone and provides you with information about the
Preinstalled widgets and applications.
Turning on your phone
Once you’ve installed your battery, you can turn on your phone and start using it. To turn on your
phone Press the POWER button.
Turning off your phone
If you do not need to use your phone, you can turn the power off to save battery life.
If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on.
Unlock your phone if the Lock screen is displayed.
Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
When the Phone options menu appears, tap Power off.
Preinstalled widgets and applications
This topic provides an overall introduction to the widgets and applications that may preinstalled on
your phone.
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Widgets:
A widget is a small application window that you can place on a Home screen to provide quick and
easy access to information, an application or a function.
The following table provides a list of some helpful widgets that might be preinstalled on your Phone:
Widget
Description
Calendar
Check for the date and scheduled events for that date. Tap to open the
Calendar application.
Contact
View selected contacts. Tap to easily get in touch with the contact.
Digital clock
View the current time.
Google
Search
Search for contacts or an application in your phone, also for information
on the Internet.
Gmail
Check for recently received e-mails from your Gmail account.
Play Store
Access Android Market to download thousands of applications.
Music
Play music or other audio files.
Facebook
View last shares in your page, tap to open the current share and open
your facebook application.
Applications
An application is a software program that enables you to perform a specific task.
The following table lists some applications that might be preinstalled on your phone.
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Appication
Description
Gmail
Manage and view your Gmail account messages
Gtalk
The known application for communication by chatting, voice, and video
calls through the internet.
Youtube
View and play the Youtube videos in your phone.
Facebook
Stay connected to your Facebook account to view and share the latest
updates in your page.
Email
Manage your Email account, send and receive your email messages
through the different accounts.
Play Store
Access Android Market to download thousands of applications, games,
and media.
Music
Play music or other audio files.
Google Maps
Viewing Google maps.
Navigation
Locations and navigating by Google maps.
File Browser
Browse and manage your memory files.
News &
weather
Get the latest weather updates and latest news in the different fields.
My prayer
Prayer times, Hijri date, and alarm for each pray time.
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Home
Home screens
As the starting points to use your phone, Home screens display the status of your phone and provide
you with access to applications. By default, the main Home screen is displayed whenever you turn on
your phone or press the Home button.
Extended Home screen
The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets,
and more.
There are five Home screens. Tap a blank area on the screen and slide your finger left or right
horizontally to view the other Home screens. You can press one of the the points on the bottom in
the Main Screen for sliding to the different screens.Also you can hold application icons for
choosing one of the five minimized screens in Main menu.
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You can customize the five Home screens to meet your personal preferences. For example, you can
change the main Home screen, add or remove widgets or applications shortcuts, change the
wallpaper and so on.
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Phone status and notifications
Phone status icons
These are the icons that may appear on the phone status area of the status bar:
3G data (EVDO) is connected and active
1x data is connected in idle status (no data transfer)
GSM EDGE data service is connected
Wireless connection Wi-Fi is on
GSM Signal strength
Flight mode
CDMA-1X/3G(EVDO) signal strength
Battery level
Bluetooth is on
Vibration mode is activated
Speaker is on
No signal
Microphone is muted
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Cord headset is connected
Data synchronization is in progress
Alarm is set to on
Notification icons
These are the icons that may appear on the notifications area of the status bar:
New Email message
New Gmail message
New Facebook message
New Gtalk message
New SMS
Calendar notification
USB mode is connected
General warning notification
Missed call
Music is playing
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USB debugging mode is connected
Call in progress
Memory is full
Checking notifications
Notification icons on the status bar report the arrival
of new messages, calendar events, alarms ,
missed call and so on.
You can also open widgets that allow you to quickly
switch on or off certain settings of your phone
such as Wi-Fi, Data, GPS, Bluetooth, Brightnees,
Lock Rotate, Mute.
Opening the Notifications panel
When a new notification icon displays in the status bar,
press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger
downward to open the Notifications panel.
Closing the Notifications panel
Do one of the following:
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1. Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the
screen.
2. Press the Back button.
Personalize your phone
Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen
Place application icons on your Home screen to open applications quicker. You can also add shortcuts
for a music playlist and many other items to your Home screen.
The shortcuts available depend on the applications that are installed on your phone.
1. Press HOME .
2. Go to the part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a
new shortcut.
3. press and hold on the Home screen to open the” Add to Home”
options menu.
4. Do one of the following:
o To add an application icon, tap Shorcuts and then select an
applications.
o To add a shortcut to a setting or information, tap Shortcuts
and then select the type of information or setting.
5. To add an application icon on the Home screen, you can also
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