iBall Slide Octa-A41 User manual

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Legal Information
All rights are reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution of the contents herein in any manner without the prior written
permission of Best IT World (India) Pvt. Ltd. is prohibited. Best IT World (India) Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to add, modify or
delete, any of the contents herein or withdraw this document at any time without prior notice and without assigning any reasons
thereof. For detailed terms and conditions refer www.iBall.co.in
Safety Precautions
Operate Safely
• Please do not use Slide while charging. Disconnect Slide from charger before use.
• Make sure to charge the battery full for the first time usage.
• Keep the Slide at least an inch away from your body while dialing / answering calls.
• Do not use the Slide if the screen is cracked or broken. Cracked and / or broken screens could cause injury to hands and / or
face.
• To reduce the risk of motion injuries:
- While using your Slide, hold it with a relaxed grip and press the keys lightly.
- Do not handle the Slide with wet hands.
- Use of special keys / features reduce the number of keys pressed
- Take regular breaks in between calls.
- Use hands-free accessories.
- Switch off the Slide before cleaning it.
- Switch off the Slide and external power sources before any attempt to change SIM Cards or any other
accessories.
- Keep your Slide and all accessories out of reach of small children and animals.
When using the device, mind the following
• Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone.
• Speak directly into the microphone.
• Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
Careful handling
• Avoid potential damage to your Slides under:
- Keep away from liquids.

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- Avoid using and / or storing in dusty and / or dirty places / environments.
- Do not drop, knock, throw or otherwise handle the Slide roughly.
- Avoid exposing your Slide to extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures reduce the charging capacity and life
of batteries and Slide.
- Never use damaged chargers.
- Do not use chemicals or other cleaning solutions to clean the Slide.
- Use moist or anti-static cloth.
- Avoid using Slide with camera flash or light close to the eyes.
- Do not dismantle the Slide and accessories without permission.
- Avoid handling by unauthorized personnel.
-Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets
-Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm
-Do not use your device near devices or apparatuses that emit radio frequencies, such as sound systems or radio
towers
Turn Off your Slide in Restricted Areas
Use of Slide in certain areas / places / conditions can be hazardous.
• Switch off your Slide:
- Inside aircrafts;
- In Medical hospitals / clinics;
- Areas where chemicals are used or stored;
- Fuel and gas stations;
- In and around areas having electrical / electronic equipment;
- Areas where any kind of blasting activity is being carried out.
-Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments
• Charging batteries in such areas is hazardous as potential sparks may result in explosion and / or fire and may cause damage
to property and / or life and can also prove fatal.
Keep your device dry
•Humidity and liquids may damage the parts or electronic circuits in your device.
•Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off (if the device will not turn off and since you
cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a -service center.
•Liquids will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device. Water damage to your device can
void your manufacturer‟s warranty.

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Drive Safety
Avoid using your Slide while driving and respect and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones or similar
devices while driving. Primary consideration while driving should be safety.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel
injection, electronic speed control, and air bag systems. Only qualified personnel should service the device or install the device
in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate your warranty. The use of wireless tele devices
in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and may be illegal.
Interference with Electronic Devices
Mobile phones/Slide emit Radio Frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly
Shielded electronic equipment, such as pace makers, hearing aids, other medical devices and other electronic devices in
homes and / or vehicles and may prove to be hazardous.
Protect Your Hearing
Excessive exposure to high volumes may cause hearing problems. Maintain proper volume levels for conversations and / or
music.
Precautions
In order to use Slide correctly, please read the following statement of the user manual carefully before using the device.
•Do not store your device with metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces
-Your device may be scratched or may malfunction.
-If the battery terminals come into contact with metal objects, this may cause fire.
•Do not store your device near magnetic fields
-Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.
-Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by
magnetic fields.
•Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated
-Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms, such as red
spots and pigmentation.
•If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use it close to the eyes of people or pets
-Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes.
•Use caution when exposed to flashing lights
-While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes.

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-Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash-
based -games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately.
-If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar device, consult a physician
before using the device.
-If you feel discomfort, such as a muscle spasm, or disoriented, stop using the device immediately and consult a
physician.
-To prevent eye strain, take frequent breaks while using the device.
Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of
sensitive information
While using your device, be sure to back up important data. iBall is not responsible for the loss of any data.
When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications. Be particularly cautious with applications that have
access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information.
Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use. If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information,
contact your service provider to delete or change your account information.
In the event your device is lost or stolen, change the passwords on your accounts to protect your personal information.
Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern, password, or PIN.
Malware and viruses
To protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to do so may result in damages or loss of
data that may not be covered by the warranty service
-Do not download unknown applications.
-Do not visit un-trusted websites.
-Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders.
-Set a password and change it regularly.
-Deactivate wireless features, such as Bluetooth, when not in use.
-If the device behaves abnormally, run an antivirus program to check for infection.
-Run an antivirus program on your device before you launch newly downloaded applications and files.
-Install antivirus programs on your computer and run them regularly to check for infection.
-Do not edit registry settings or modify the device‟s operating system.

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Using this Guide
This guide has been specially designed to guide you through the basics of your device, such as getting started with the device.
Please read this guide carefully before using your device to ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this guide are based on the default settings of your device.
Please keep this guide for future reference.
Installing the SIM card and Storage card
You need to remove the cover on the left upper side of the device by ejector tool before you can install the SIM card and
storage card. Also, make sure to always turn off the power before installing or replacing the SIM card and storage card.
To remove the SIM card adapter:
1. Make sure your device is turned off.
3. Push by SIM card ejecting pin side until it disengages from the device and then pull it up to remove.
To install the SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Your device supports both 3G
and 2G SIM cards.
1. Remove SIM card tray by SIM card ejector.
2. Locate the SIM card slot, and then insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out the
card slot.
3. Push the SIM card completely into the slot.
Note:
• The phone supports Single Micro SIM card, it supports 3G networks.
• Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your device. You should consult with your service provider for a replacement of
SIM card. There may be some fees for this service.
To install the memory card
To have additional storage for your images, videos, music, and files, you can purchase a memory card and install it into your
device.
1. Make sure that your device is turned off, and then remove the SIM card tray.
2. Locate the memory card slot on the upper part of the exposed right panel.
3. Insert the memory card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down until it clicks into place.
Note: To remove the memory card, pull it to eject it from the slot.
Which class of SD card is supported on my device?
The word class is another term for speed. Different type of flash memory is used for different SD cards. This suggests that the
read/write speed of the SD card differs in different classes.
Class 2 SD card2 MB/sSD card recording

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Class 4 SD card 4 MB/sHD recording including full HD (from 720p to 1080p/1080i)
Class 6 SD card 6 MB/sHD recording including full HD (from 720p to 1080p/1080i)
Class 10 SD card 10 MB/sFull HD (1080p) video recording and consecutive recording of HD stills
For HD video recording a SD card of class 6 or higher is suggested because of the constant stream of data that needs to be
written. If you will use a class 2 SD card for HD video recording, the video will sufferer dropouts and you will get a corrupted
video.
Charging the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
The battery can be charged and discharged many times, but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are
noticeably shorter than normal, get the battery replaced. Use only iBall approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with
iBall approved chargers designated for this device. If a battery is being used for the first time or if the battery has not been used
for a prolonged period, it may be necessary to connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it to begin charging the
battery. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display
or before any calls can be made.
Note: Only the AC adapter provided with your device must be used to charge the device.
Connect the USB connector of the AC adapter to the sync connector on your device and then plug in the AC adapter to an
electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As the battery is being charged while the device is on, a charging icon appears in the title bar of the Home screen. After the
battery has been fully charged, a full battery icon appears on the title bar of the Home screen.
Warning!
• As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging before it overheats.
Protect environment save energy
You do not need to charge your Slide battery so often if you do the following:
Close applications and data connections, for example, your Bluetooth connection, when not in use.
Deactivate unnecessary sounds, such as touch screen and key tones.
SAR
This device is SAR accredited adheres to international quality benchmarks and safety measures concerning the harmful impact
of radiations. It complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. The radio waves exposure guidelines
employ a unit of measurement called Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). SAR is a measure of the rate at which energy is
absorbed by the body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF). SAR is usually averaged either over the whole body, or over a
small sample volume (typically 1g or 10g of tissue). The recommended SAR limit for a mobile handset/similar device is 1.6
W/Kg averaged over a volume containing a mass 1g of human tissue.
SAR Value
• Your Slide is designed not to exceed the limits of emission of radio waves recommended by international guidelines.

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• SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) is the measurement of body-absorbed RF quantity when the phone is in use. SAR value is
ascertained according to the highest RF level generated during laboratory tests.
• The SAR value of the phone may depend on factors such as proximity to the network tower, use of accessories.
SAR Recommendations
• Use a wireless hands free system (headphone, headset) with lower Bluetooth emitter.
• Make sure the device has a low SAR.
• Please keep your calls short and use SMS whenever more convenient. This advice applies especially to children and
pregnant women.
• Prefer to use your Slide when the signal quality is good.
SAR Value
Tested SAR Value of Octa-A41 is as follows:
(2G) GSM 900MHz: 1.211 W/Kg (1g)
(2G) GSM 1800MHz: 0.974 W/Kg (1g)
(3G) WCDMA 2100MHz: 0.803 W/Kg (1g)
Maximum Permitted SAR value is: 1.6 W/Kg (1g)

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INDEX
Legal Information.................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 2
Using this Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 6
SAR ..........................................................................................................................................................7
SAR Value ................................................................................................................................................ 8
INDEX ......................................................................................................................................................9
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................10
2. Starting up the device...................................................................................................................13
3. Settings..........................................................................................................................................17
4. Communication.............................................................................................................................32
5. Contacts ........................................................................................................................................36
6. Messaging .....................................................................................................................................38
7. Email.............................................................................................................................................. 41
8. Internet .........................................................................................................................................44
9. Media ............................................................................................................................................46
10. Connectivity Features ...................................................................................................................52
11. Others ...........................................................................................................................................53
12. Location ........................................................................................................................................58
13. Google Applications......................................................................................................................58
14. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................59

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1. Introduction
1.1 Technical Specification iBall SLIDE Octa-A41
Details
Description
CPU
ARM Cortex A7 1.7GHz True8core Processor
Memory
2GB RAM
Storage
16GB Built-in storage (Approx. 6GB of built in storage is used by OS and application files)
Micro SD Slot with up to 32GB expandable
Operating
System
Android™ 4.4 KitKat
Connectivity
GSM Single Micro SIM / Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz ;WCDMA 2100;HSPA+ 21 Mbps downlink and
5.76 Mbps uplink, Wi-Fi 802.11 b\g\n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS / A-GPS, Micro USB Port, USB OTG function
G-Sensor
Rotate screen
Camera
8.0 MP AF Rear camera with LED Flash
5.0MP Front camera for video calling
Display
Full Capacitive Multi Touch, 17.78cm (7”) Wide FHD IPS Screen (1920*1200) (WUXGA) 323 PPI
Video Formats
Support 3GP,AVI,MP4,M4V,MKV, WMV,MOV, FLV
Image Viewer
Support JPG,PNG,BMP,GIF
Audio Formats
Support AAC,AMR, FLAC, MP2, MP3, OGG
FM Radio
Yes
Audio Port
Speaker /3.5mm Earphone Jack / Internal Mic and Earpiece
Hardware
Keys
Power and Volume controller
Battery /
Power
3500mAh Polymer battery / 5V-1000mA
Dimension
193 x 115 x 7.5 mm
Weight
273 gm

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1.2 Know Your Device

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1.3 Quick setting panel
Swipe down from the top right corner of any screen. This option provides the shortcut to the following functions.
1. Owner: The information of the owner can be stored and then can be displayed on the lock screen.
2. Battery: Select this to view the level of battery in Percentage on your Notification Bar.
3. Settings: This is the shortcut to go to the settings panel.
4. Wi-Fi: Using this you can turn Wi-Fi On/Off.
5. Bluetooth: Using this you can turn Bluetooth On/Off.
6. Location: Using this you can turn On/Off location access and by long pressing you can go for location setting directly.

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7. Airplane Mode: Selecting this option activates the airplane mode, which means it cuts you off from all kind of network
connectivity including your SIM network, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi network or any other network your handset supports.
8. Data connection: Using this you can turn the data connection On/Off. Data connection helps you access internet using your
SIM network.
9. Data Usage: It provides a graphical representation of the data usage for a specified Data Usage cycle through SIM Internet
or Wi-Fi.
10. Audio Profiles: This option allows you to select the audio profiles out of the 4 predefined profiles, general, silent, meeting
and outdoor.
11. Brightness: Using this option you can change the brightness level of the display screen according to your needs and
usage.
12. Auto Rotation: Using this option you can select whether or not you want to use the auto rotation option.
13. Cast screen: For connecting to wireless display supported devices.
All the functions have been explained in details in their respective sections.
Note: On long pressing on these options you will be directed into settings option from there you can operate further if you want
to use more related functions.
2. Starting up the device
Power on/off
To power off your Slide, press & hold the POWER key. On release, the options menu opens. Select „Power off‟ from the given
options and confirm. This will turn off the device.
To power on again, press & hold the POWER key. The iBall power start up animation will appear on the screen indicating that
the device is starting. It takes around 40 seconds to completely reboot the device.
Silent mode
To put your device on silent mode quickly, press & hold the –volume down button to zero volume. Just before the silent mode,
on volume level 1 is the vibration mode. Or on the Home screen, touch and select SettingsAudio profiles. Select „Silent‟
check box. You can only activate silent profile but cannot customize it. You can also long press the power key and you will get
the option to change user profile.
Screen sleep
After a period of inactivity, your screen will go to sleep (display will turn black). In sleep, your phone uses less battery power.
You can control this behavior by following the below mentioned steps:
Set screen timeout period
1. On the Home screen, touch and select Settings.
2. Select Display option.
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Press POWER key once to off display immediately. While not on a call, to lock your control buttons and screen from accidental
touch activation, press POWER key.
You can increase the security of your phone by setting 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. On the Home screen, touch and select Settings.
2. Select Security and then scroll down to Screen lock pattern section.
3. Set or change your unlock pattern by selecting Screen lock pattern, as applicable.
4. Follow the prompts to define your pattern.
Note: You must swipe your finger along the screen to create the pattern, do not select individual dots. Connect at least four
dots in order to create a lock pattern.
If you want your pattern to be hidden as you draw it, clear „Make pattern visible‟ check box.
Set up your device
When you first turn on your phone or tablet, you‟ll see a Welcome screen. Choose the language that you want and touch Start
or the Start icon.
Note: - To complete the setup process, you must have a Wi-Fi or mobile Internet connection.
When prompted, you can sign in with your Google Account or create one at that time. You can also choose to skip this step
and create one later.
An email address that you use for any of the following counts as a Google Account:
•Gmail
•YouTube
•Google Apps
•Any other Google product
When you sign in with a Google Account, all the email, contacts, Calendar events and other data associated with that account
are automatically synced with your device. If you have more than one Android device, they are all kept in sync.
For example, if you change a friend‟s phone number on your phone, that change also appears on your tablet and on any
computers where you‟re logged in to your Google Account.
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2.1 Home screen
The Home screen is your starting point for using all the applications on your Slide. You can customize your Home screen to
display applications, shortcuts, and widgets as you like.
1. Touch the application tab with your fingertip to reveal the application icons.
2. To send an SMS message from a phone, use Hangouts.
3. From the Home screen, touch Google at the top of the screen and say “Ok Google” to search your phone or the Internet and
start telling Google what to do.
4. The Home screen actually extends beyond the screen width. On Home screen, swipe 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.
5. Organize your Home screens:
To change the wallpaper for your Home screens, touch & hold the background.
To add an app icon to a Home screen:
Go to the Home screen where you want to place the app.
Touch the All Apps icon.
Swipe from right to left, if necessary, to find the app that you want.
Touch & hold the app until the Home screen appears, slide it into place and lift your finger.
To change your wallpaper, add a widget, touch & hold the background of any Home screen.
To move an app or widget to another position:
Touch & hold the icon.
Slide your finger to the new position. To move between Home screens, slide towards the edge of the screen.

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To create a folder, slide one icon quickly over another.
To name or rename a folder, open it and touch its name.
6. To remove a shortcut or widget from your Home screen, touch & hold the item to enter “move mode”. The application tab
turns into a Trash button. Drag the item to the Trash button and release. You will know when your item is in the Trash because
the item and the tab will turn red.
7. Navigation buttons:
At the bottom of every screen, no matter what you‟re doing, you‟ll always find the navigation bar with three buttons:
Back
Opens the previous screen you were working in, even if it was in a different app. Once you back up to the Home
screen, you can‟t go back any further.
Home
Opens the central Home screen. To open Google Now, swipe up.
Recent apps
Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you‟ve worked with recently. To open an app, touch it. To remove a
thumbnail from the list, swipe it left or right.
Some apps hide these buttons temporarily or fade them to small dots in the same position. To bring them back, touch the dots,
touch the screen in the middle or swipe up from the bottom.
8. Get around:
At the bottom of every Home screen you‟ll find the Favorites tray: another quick way to get to your apps.
To open an app, touch it. To drag an app in or out of the Favorites tray or anywhere else on a Home screen, touch & hold it,
then move it with your finger into position.
2.2 Connection status icons
On 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.
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When you see a notification in the status bar, touch the bar and swipe your finger down the screen to open the list of
notifications displayed in the sliding window.
Ongoing notifications report activities such as call forwarding ON, current call status, song playing.
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms. You can clear notifications list by selecting „Clear‟
notifications at the top of the notifications window.
To open the message, reminder, or other notification, you can touch the items. To close the notifications window, drag your
finger up the screen.
Note: On the home screen, touch the bar and swipe your finger down from left corner of screen to open the list of notifications
displayed in the sliding window.
3. Settings

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WIRELESS & NEWORK
3.1 SIM Management
You can select to activate or deactivate the SIM card you want to keep in use. From here you can set the default SIM to use
voice call, video call, and messaging and data connection. You can also select always ask, which means that the device will
ask you which SIM do you want to use, every time you perform a function.
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Wi-Fi on/off: Select this option if you prefer to use Wi-Fi for your data connection. You can activate Wi-Fi by toggling the switch
left/right to On/Off Wi-Fi connectivity.
Wi-Fi settings: Open the Wi-Fi settings screen. Select it from the network list. Provide your username or password if required
Scan: To scan the available Wi-Fi networks.
WPS Pin Entry: Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router wirelessly is a client. The
client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility.
Wi-Fi Direct: Using Wi-Fi direct feature, you can transfer data from one device to another through Wi-Fi without the need of an
access point.
Advanced: This option contains the following features:
Network notification: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar when your device
detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck this option to turn off notifications
Keep Wi-Fi during sleep: To conserve mobile data usage, your device stays connected to Wi-Fi when the screen
goes to sleep.
Scanning always available: To improve location accuracy and for other purposes, Google and other apps may
scan for nearby networks, even when Wi-Fi is off.
Install certificates: Here you can see and add your certificate.
Wi-Fi Optimization: To minimize the battery usage when Wi-Fi is ON.
Passpoint: Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network. You can use
the Passpoint feature to connect to public Wi-Fi networks that support automated authentication. When you move
to a new location it will search for and connect to another certified Wi-Fi network.
Note:-This feature may not be available depending on the region.
Tap → Advanced, and then tick Passpoint.
MAC address: The Media Access Control (MAC) address of your device when connected to a Wi-Fi network
IPv6 address: The latest Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to the device by the Wi-Fi network you are
connected to (unless you used the IP settings to assign it a static IP address).
IPv4 address: The Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to the device by the Wi-Fi network you are
connected to (unless you used the IP settings to assign it a static IP address).
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Bluetooth on/off: Select this option if you prefer to use Bluetooth for your data connection. You can activate Bluetooth by
toggling the switch left/right to On/Off Bluetooth connectivity.
Bluetooth settings: With Bluetooth services on, you can open the Bluetooth settings screen to:
Rename iBall Slide
1. Make sure you have turned Bluetooth on.
2. Select Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth settings Device name.
3. Type the name for your device in the dialog box, and then select „OK‟.
4. Your new device name appears on the Bluetooth settings screen.
Visibility timeout
Set the visibility time or you can select “never time out”.
Show received file
You can get a path where you have received the file through Bluetooth.
Pair & connect with Bluetooth devices
Before your phone can communicate with a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit, the devices must “pair”, then “connect”:
1. Make sure you have turned Bluetooth on.
2. Select SettingsBluetoothBluetooth settings.
3. Your phone starts scanning for Bluetooth devices within range. As they are found, the devices appear in the list of Bluetooth
devices.