Verykool s700 User Manual

s700
User Manual
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Contents
For Your Safety ................................................................................................................................... 6
Brief Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 7
Your phone’s label ....................................................................................................................... 7
Phone image ................................................................................................................................ 8
Key definition .............................................................................................................................. 9
Touch screen .............................................................................................................................. 10
Silent mode ................................................................................................................................ 11
Screen sleep ............................................................................................................................... 11
Screen lock ................................................................................................................................ 12
Wireless off .............................................................................................................................. 13
Making phone calls ................................................................................................................... 13
Power on/off .............................................................................................................................. 14
Home screen ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Home screen .............................................................................................................................. 15
Extended Home screen .............................................................................................................. 15
Create Home screen shortcuts and widgets .............................................................................. 15
Remove items from the Home screen ....................................................................................... 16
Move objects on the Home screen ............................................................................................ 16
Create and delete folders on the Home screen .......................................................................... 17
Customize Home screen wallpaper ........................................................................................... 17
Notification and connection status icons .................................................................................. 19
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing the battery .................................................................................................................. 20
Charging the battery .................................................................................................................. 21
Battery tips ................................................................................................................................ 22
Use and maintenance ................................................................................................................. 23
System settings .................................................................................................................................. 25
Wireless & networks ................................................................................................................. 25
Call settings ............................................................................................................................... 29
Sound ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Display ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Location & Security ................................................................................................................. 31
Applications ............................................................................................................................. 33
Accounts & sync ....................................................................................................................... 34
Privacy ....................................................................................................................................... 35
SD card & phone storage .......................................................................................................... 35
Language & keyboard ............................................................................................................... 36
Voice input & output ................................................................................................................. 36
Accessibility .............................................................................................................................. 37
Date & time ............................................................................................................................... 37
About phone ............................................................................................................................. 38
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Contacts ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Your contact list ......................................................................................................................... 38
Search for a contact ................................................................................................................... 40
Add a contact ............................................................................................................................. 40
Assign favorites ......................................................................................................................... 41
Edit contact details .................................................................................................................... 41
Delete contact ............................................................................................................................ 42
Communicate with a contact ..................................................................................................... 42
Display a contact group ............................................................................................................. 44
Contacts settings ........................................................................................................................ 44
Email and Messaging ........................................................................................................................ 45
Email ......................................................................................................................................... 45
SMS and MMS messaging ........................................................................................................ 50
Browser .............................................................................................................................................. 58
About the Browser .................................................................................................................... 58
Zoom and navigation in Web pages .......................................................................................... 58
The Browser screen ................................................................................................................... 59
Manage bookmarks ................................................................................................................... 59
Set your home page ................................................................................................................... 61
Browser history ......................................................................................................................... 62
View the most visited webs ....................................................................................................... 62
Download Web files and applications ....................................................................................... 62
View your downloads ................................................................................................................ 63
Browser settings ........................................................................................................................ 63
Calendar ............................................................................................................................................. 67
Calendar views .......................................................................................................................... 67
Create an event .......................................................................................................................... 67
Go to today ................................................................................................................................ 67
View an event ............................................................................................................................ 68
Camera, Camcorder & Gallery ......................................................................................................... 68
Before you begin ....................................................................................................................... 68
Camera ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Video Recorder .......................................................................................................................... 69
Settings of Camera, Camcorder and Gallery ............................................................................ 70
Gallery ....................................................................................................................................... 71
Music & Video player ....................................................................................................................... 73
Music ......................................................................................................................................... 73
Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 78
Alarm Clock .............................................................................................................................. 78
Calculator .................................................................................................................................. 81
File Manager ............................................................................................................................. 81
Battery Information ........................................................................................................................... 82
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 83
Safety of the battery .................................................................................................................. 83
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Rapid travel charger .................................................................................................................. 84
Data cable .................................................................................................................................. 84
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For Your Safety

SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not use in prohibited areas
or when it may cause any interference or danger.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS Follow any restrictions.
Switch the phone off near medical equipment.
SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING Do not use the
phone at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or
SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT Follow any restrictions.
Switch off the phone during the flight as wireless
ROAD SAFETY Obey all local laws. Please use the
hands-free kit while driving.
ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES Use only
approved accessories and batteries. Do not attempt
BACKUP IMPORTANT INFORMATION Remember
to make backup copies or keep a written record of all
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When
connecting to any other device, read its user manual
MAINTENANCE Only authorized and qualified
personnel may repair this product.
WATER RESISTANCE Your phone is not water-
resistant. Keep it dry.
INTERFERENCE All wireless devices may be
susceptible to interference, which could affect its
Damage to the security seal will invalidate the
warranty.
Warning: Improper use will invalidate the warranty.
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Brief Introduction

Your phone’s label

The barcode label includes important information about
services and customer support. Please keep it properly.
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Phone image

Note: All the illustrations, simulated screen and related
images in the manual are for reference to your handset for
actually.
Functions Description
1. Send key 9. Charging indicator light
2. Menu key 10. Power key
3. Home key 11. Earphone port
4. Search key 12. USB port
5. Back key 13. Receiver
6. End key 14. Front Camera
7. Volume Up key 15. Speaker
8. Volume Down key 16. Back Camera
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Key definition

A few simple keys make it easy to operate.
Send key:
Press to answer an incoming call.
Press to enter the call log
interface.
Home key
Press to return to the home screen from anywhere on
your phone.
Long press to pop up the recent applications window.
Press home key on home screen to choose main
interface window.
Back key: Press to go back to previous menu, or to
dismiss a dialog box or menu.
Menu key: Press to open a list of actions you can take on
the current screen.
Volume keys: Press to adjust the volume of the call,
video, FM etc.
End key: When on a call, press to hang up.
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Touch screen

Selection

To select an item or button on the screen, touch the item
directly with your fingertip. You will know which item on the
screen is selected when its color changes.

Context menus

To open the context menu for an item on the screen, touch
& hold the item on the screen with your fingertip.

Scroll

To scroll up or down in a list or page on the screen, you
can slide your finger up/down on the screen.

Crop pictures

When creating wallpaper or an icon from a picture, you
can control how the picture is cropped. Touch & hold an
edge of the cropper to reveal the sizing arrows then drag
the edge in or out to the size you want. Touch & drag the
center of the cropper to reselect the chosen area of the
picture.

Drag items

In some contexts you can drag items on the screen with
your fingertip. Moving the cropper frame within a picture is
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one example.

Screen orientation

Your screen’s orientation will switch automatically when
the phone orientation changes. Press the Menu key, then
select Settings> Display>Auto-rotate screen. Unselect the
check box to let your screen keep the portrait orientation.

Silent mode

Press the Menu key, then select Settings> Sound>Silent
mode.
Other ways to silence your phone:
Press and hold the Volume down key to zero volume.
Long press Power key and select Silent mode in the
Phone options list

Screen sleep

After a period of inactivity, your phone will go to sleep
(display will turn black). In sleep mode, your phone uses
less battery power. You can control this behavior by:
Set screen timeout period
1.
Press the Menu key to select Settings>Display.
2.
Select Screen timeout, then select a time from the menu.
Prevent sleep while charging
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1.
Press the Menu key to select Settings>Applications.
2.
Select Development, and then select the Stay awake
check box.
Lock screen & put phone to sleep (immediately)
Press the Power key, phone will go to sleep mode or lock
screen except on a phone call,

Screen lock

While not in a call, to lock your control buttons and screen
from accidental touch activation, press the Power or End
key.
You can increase the security of your phone by setting a
screen unlock pattern. Once set, in order to unlock your
screen, you’ll have to draw the correct unlock pattern. You
can set your screen unlock pattern as follows:
1.
Press the Menu key and select Settings.
2.
Select location & Security, then scroll down and enter
into the Screen unlock pattern section.
3.
Set or change your unlock pattern by selecting Pattern,
PIN, or Password, as applicable.
4.
Follow the prompts to define your pattern.
Note: You must slide your finger along the screen to
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create the pattern, not select individual dots. Connect at
least four dots.
5.
When you unlock your screen, if you want your pattern to
be hidden as you draw it, clear the Use visible pattern
check box.

Wireless off

If you need to turn off all your phone radios, switch to
“airplane” mode by:
1.
Return to the Home screen, then press the Menu key
and select Settings.
2.
Select Wireless & networks>Mode Settings, then select
the Airplane mode check box. When selected the
airplane mode icon displays on the status bar and all
wireless connections are disabled.
3.
To enable wireless connections again, return to this
settings screen and clear the Airplane mode check box.
Tip: To set your handset as Airplane mode quickly, press
and hold the Power key to open the option menu, and
select Airplane mode.

Making phone calls

Press the icon to dial a number and press the End key
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to end a call.
While in a call, press the Menu key to reveal the in-call
options.
Dialpad: Displays the on-screen dial pad.
Speaker: Turn on the speakerphone.
Mute: Mutes your side of the conversation.
End: end the call
Add call: Add new call.
Bluetooth: The Bluetooth headset is being used via
Bluetooth connection.

Power on/off

To power off your phone, press and hold the Power key.
On release, the phone options menu opens. Then select
Power off.
To power on again, press and hold the Power key. (Tip:
The phone will vibrate after you press and hold the Power
key, and please be patient to wait for the phone to power
on.)
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Home screen

Home screen

The Home screen is your starting point for using all the
applications on your phone. You can customize your
Home screen to display applications, shortcuts and
widgets as you like.

Extended Home screen

The Home screen actually extends beyond the screen
width. Slide your fingertip left and right along the screen to
reveal the full width of the Home screen. This additional
space gives you more room to customize Home with
applications, shortcuts, and widgets.

Create Home screen shortcuts and widgets

1.
Start from the Home screen, then touch & hold the
screen with your fingertip. The Add to Home screen
menu opens.
2.
Select a Shortcuts to applications or some of your saved
information (such as a music playlist, a Web bookmark,
or folder, etc), Widgets (analog clock, calendar, or music,
etc), folders (all contacts, contacts with phone numbers,
or starred contacts), or Wallpapers for your Home
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screen.
3. The application, shortcuts, folders, or widgets appear
on the screen. If you select Wallpaper, you’ll be asked to
select a picture.
Tip: To create an application shortcut quickly, touch the
application tab to reveal all the application icons, then
touch & hold an application icon. Its shortcut is added to
the Home screen.

Remove items from the Home screen

To remove a shortcut or widget from your Home screen,
touch & hold the item. Then click Remove on the dialog
box to delete the item. At the same time, the application
tab turns into a Trash button. Drag the item to the Trash
button and release.

Move objects on the Home screen

1. To move an icon or other item on the Home screen, you
must first touch & hold it to enter move mode. The object
will magnify when it’s ready to be moved.
2. Without lifting your finger (or you’ll drop out of move
mode), drag the object to the new position. To move an
item to a section of the Home screen not in view, move it
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to the edge of the screen and hold it there for a moment.
The screen view will shift; position the object and
release.

Create and delete folders on the Home screen

You can add folders to hold application icons or shortcuts:
1.
Press the Menu key and select Add, or touch & hold the
screen to open the Add to Home screen menu.
2.
Select Folders>New folder. A new folder appears on the
screen.
3. Touch & hold any of the application icons or shortcuts
to enter move mode (the icon will magnify), then drag the
item to the top of the new folder.
4. Touch the folder once to open it; touch the folder’s title
bar to close it.
5.
To rename a folder, first open the folder. Then touch &
hold the folder title bar to open the Rename folder dialog
box. Type your new folder name, then select OK.
6. To delete a folder, touch & hold the folder to enter move
mode. Drag the folder to the Trash button and release.

Customize Home screen wallpaper

Wallpaper your Home screen with pictures you have
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stored on your memory card, or select a picture from the
Wallpaper gallery that comes preinstalled on your phone:
1.
Press the Menu key and select More>Wallpaper.
Alternatively, you can touch & hold the Home screen to
open the Add to Home screen menu.
2.
Select Wallpaper, and then select either Pictures or
Wallpapers
3.
If you select Wallpapers, then scroll through the gallery.
Touch a thumbnail to highlight it and view the larger
version. When you chose one picture as your wallpaper,
make sure it’s highlighted, and then select Set wallpaper.
4.
If you select Pictures, your picture album opens. Note
that if this is the first time you have viewed the pictures
stored on your memory card from your phone, it may
take a while for the pictures to load.
Navigate to find the picture you want to use, and then
select it.
The cropper appears. Touch & hold an edge of the
cropper to reveal the sizing arrows, then drag the edge
in or out to size. Touch & drag the center of the cropper
to move it within the picture.
When you’re happy with the cropped area, select Save
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or press the Back key.

Notification and connection status icons

Along the top of your phone screen is the status bar. On
the left side, icons will appear, notifying you of a new
message, upcoming calendar event or something else you
should notice. On the right side of the status bar, you’ll see
connection status icons.
New SMS or MMS
Alarm is set
Song is playing
Data is syncing
SD card unload
More (undisplayed) notifications
Call in progress
Missed call
Speakerphone is on
Ringer is off (Silent mode)
Ringer on vibrate only
Phone on mute
Content downloaded
Sign-in/sync error
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GSM signal, roaming, no signal
GPRS service connected, data flowing
Edge service connected, data flowing
W-CDMA service connected, data flowing
Wi-Fi service connected, network available
Battery charge indicators: full, half-full, low, very
low!
Battery is charging
Wireless services are off (Airplane mode)
Bluetooth® is on, Bluetooth device connected
No SIM card in phone
USB connected

Getting Started

Installing the battery

1.
Take off the battery cover.
2.
Installing a SIM-card
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Note: The SIM-card slot is at the downside of the battery.
3.
Installing battery

Charging the battery

Warning: To avoid damaging the phone, please do not
remove the battery when the phone is charging.
To ensure the best performance of your phone’s battery,
please charge the battery fully before using it for the first
time (Approx. 12 hours), using the method described
below. Please note: some batteries require several full
charge/discharge cycles to reach their best performance.
1.
Make sure the battery has been installed properly before
charging.
2.
Plug the travel charger into the USB connector, and then
plug the other end of the travel charger into the electrical
outlet.
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Tips
If your phone is off, there will be a blue light at the upper
left corner of the phone’s front side when being charged.
When the phone is fully charged, the blue light will
disappear. It may take 4-5 hours to fully charge.
If your phone is on, there will be a charging indicator
on the status bar while charging.
When your phone is on, try to avoid making or
answering calls while charging.
The phone also can be charged from your PC when it
is connected with the USB cable, but it will take a longer
time to charge if you mount USB storage.
If your batter energy is too low, your phone may be
unable to be switched on. Please charge your phone for
a few minutes before you switch it on.

Battery tips

Use only the batteries, data cable and chargers
approved by the original manufacturer. Do not use a
non-approved data cable or chargers, as it may damage
the battery.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Please store the battery
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inside the battery box to prevent accidental short-
circuiting of the battery contacts.
Do not place or charge the battery in very hot or very
cold locations as extreme temperatures can adversely
affect the battery.
Please keep the charger and handset out of the reach
of young children.
Please ensure that the metal contacts of the battery are
kept clean and free of dirt.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times, but it will be eventually worn out. Please
replace the battery when the battery capacity falls to
approximately 50% of its original storage capacity.

Use and maintenance

The following suggestions will help you use and maintain
your mobile.
Please keep dry. Rainwater, humidity, and any kinds of
liquid or moisture might contain minerals which could
corrode the circuit.
Moving parts may be damaged if you put or use the
phone in a dirty or dusty place.
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Please do not use or store the phone in a high
temperature environment, as this may result in damage
to the electronic or plastic parts.
Please do not use or store the phone in a very low
temperature environment.
Please do not use any chemicals, detergent, or caustic
detergents to clean the mobile. If you want to clean it,
please wipe it gently using a soft cloth made damp with
some soapy water.
Please do not paint the phone. Paint might clog the
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Only use the headset provided, or an approved spare.
If the mobile has gotten wet, please switch it off
immediately and remove the battery. Leave it to dry
thoroughly before using it again.
To get the maximum talk and standby times from your
battery, please turn down the volume and reduce the
backlight and contrast.
Please keep all metal objects away from the charger
port located at the top of the phone to avoid damaging
the electronic circuits.
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System settings

Control phone-wide settings from the Home settings
screen: Press the Menu key to select Settings. You can
also select the Settings icon from the Application screen.

Wireless & networks

Mode Settings
1. Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections.
2. Only SIM1 on: Turn on or off SIM1 connection.
3. Only SIM 2 on: Turn on or off SIM2 connection.
4. Both SIM on: Turn on both SIM connections.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi on/off
Select Wi-Fi check box if you prefer to use Wi-Fi for your
data connection.
Menu Key > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi
settings
Note: Please turn off Wi-Fi if you don’t use it to save
battery
Wi-Fi Search and connection
1.
Press Menu Key > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-
Fi settings.
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2.
View and scan for available networks - Press the Menu
key and select Scan.
3. Connect to a network - Select it from the network list.
4. Provide your username or password if required.
5.
Press Wi-Fi check box again to turn off.
Manually add Wi-Fi network
1.
Press Menu Key > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-
Fi settings.
2.
Click Add WPS network, input SSID and Pin Number,
then click Start.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth on/off
Press Menu Key > Settings > Wireless & networks
>Bluetooth, click this check box again to turn Bluetooth
services off.
Bluetooth settings
You can make the Bluetooth settings as the following:
1.
Rename your device.
2.
Select to be discoverable, or not discoverable.
3.
Click Advanced settings to make Bluetooth advanced
settings.
4.
Rescan for devices –select Scan for devices.
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Send/Receive files
1. Scan for devices.
2. Select the device you want to pair with.
3. Type PIN to pair.
4. After the pair succeeds, you can send/receive files
between two devices via Bluetooth.
Tips: You can send bookmarks in browser, pictures in
gallery, camera and camcorder, or files in File Manager.
Disconnect with cell phone
Click the phone name and choose cancel.
Tethering & portable hotspot
Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as
a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
USB tethering
You can tether your phone to your computer with a USB
cable, to share your phone’s internet connection with your
computer.
Note: you can’t mount your phone’s micro SD card on
your computer when USB tethered
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
You can turn your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, to
share your phone’s internet connection with one or more
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