KARBONN A5s User manual

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Karbonn A5s
User Manual
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat) is the Operating System for your Touch Screen
smartphone - Karbonn A5s.

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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing Karbonn A5s, Dual SIM Android, 3G smart phone
based on 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor. This smartphone is running on
Android OS, V4.4.2 (Kitkat). 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.
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.

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Table of Contents
1Safety..............................................................................................4
1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................4
1.2 Using your phone safely.........................................................5
2Understanding your Phone.............................................................8
2.1 YourPhone ............................................................................8
2.2 Description Icons ...................................................................8
2.3 Inserting & Removing theBattery (pictures for reference).....9
2.4 Charging thebattery..............................................................11
2.5 Power ON/OFF.......................................................................11
2.6 Enter Main Menu...................................................................12
2.7 Enter SubMenu.....................................................................12
2.8 Use Notification Panel............................................................12
2.9 Expand Main Interface...........................................................12
2.10 Add icons onthe main interface ............................................12
2.11 Move icons on the main interface..........................................13
2.12 Delete iconsonthemain interface..........................................13
2.13 Change wallpapers.................................................................13
2.14 Recent tasks...........................................................................13
2.15 Install APK through File Manager...........................................13
3Using your Phone...........................................................................15
3.1 Main Menu&Its Functions....................................................15
3.2 Wi-Fi......................................................................................20
4Inputting Text .................................................................................21
5Maintenance ..................................................................................22
6Taking Care of your Device.............................................................23

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1 S Sa af fe et ty y
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1. .1 1 S Sa af fe et ty y P Pr re ec ca au ut ti io on ns s
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.
SAR Value
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 2G
head:0.117W/Kg, body:0.206W/Kg, 3G head:0.805W/Kg, body:
0.553W/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. Keep your calls
short or instead use headset or send a text message. This
advice applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant
women.
If you are using a Bluetooth headset device, please make sure it has
a low power emitter.
ROHS Declaration
Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the e-waste
Management Rules, 2011 (adopted by Notification S.O.1035 (E) of
Ministry of Environment and Forests)
The Product is in conformity with the requirements of Rule 13 ofthe
e-waste Rules. The content of hazardous substance with the

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exemption of the applications listed in SCHEDULE II of the e-waste
Rules:
1. Lead (Pb) – not over 0.1% by weight;
2. Cadmium (Cd) – not over 0.01% by weight;
3. Mercury (Hg) – not over 0.1% by weight;
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) – not over 0.1% by weight;
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) – not over 0.1% by weight;
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) – not over 0.1% by
weight.
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1. .2 2 U Us si in ng g y yo ou ur r p ph ho on ne e s sa af fe el ly y
On The Road
Using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow
local laws and drive safely at all times.
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

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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
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.
Unauthorised 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
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toy and it might not be good for their health.
Original Accessories
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 U Un nd de er rs st ta an nd di in ng g y yo ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e
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2. .1 1 Y Yo ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e
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2. .2 2 D De es sc cr ri ip pt ti io on n I Ic co on ns s
Icons Descriptions Icons Descriptions
Showsthephone’snetwork
signalstrength. Show thephone’sbattery capacity.
Speaker has been
activated.
You have unread SMS.
Call on hold
USBstorageTurned on.
The ringing type is set
on Vibration.
Flight Mode
Wi fi is ON
2G network in use
Youhavemissedcalls.
3G network in use
In call
A clock alarm is active

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Icons Descriptions Icons Descriptions
To make video call
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2. .3 3 I In ns se er rt ti in ng g & & R Re em mo ov vi in ng g t th he e B Ba at tt te er ry y
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(p pi ic ct tu ur re es s f fo or r r re ef fe er re en nc ce e) )
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.
3. Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position.
Closing the Back Cover
Inserting the Ba
ttery

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Removing the battery
1. Switch off your phone.
2. Open the battery cover.Gently shift the cover and open
3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone.
Removing the battery
Open the Back Cover

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2. .4 4 C Ch ha ar rg gi in ng g t th he e b ba at tt te er ry y
The rechargeable Li-ion battery that comes with your phone is ready
to be used, but is not charged full. It is easy to do & can be done in 3
simple steps below:
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.
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2. .5 5 P Po ow we er r O ON N/ /O OF FF F
Press the power key to power-ON/OFF the phone.
When you turn your phone on, it’ll automatically check the SIM and
show the following information on screen:
Input SIM1 PIN: If you’ve set a PIN for your SIM1.
Input SIM2 PIN: If you’ve set a PIN for your SIM2.
Note:
The PIN is supplied with your SIM. Please replaceit with your own PIN

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code as soon as possible. Enter the wrong PIN three times, and your
SIM will be locked. Then you’ll need to contact your network service
provider to ask for a PUK code to unlock it. It isapplicable for both the
SIMsif you are using 2SIM Cards.
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2. .6 6 E En nt te er r M Ma ai in n M Me en nu u
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to enter the main menu on the
desktop and click the Home key /Back key to return.
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2. .7 7 E En nt te er r S Su ub b M Me en nu u
Once at the main menu, click the icon to select the submenu, press
Back Key to return to the previous menu, and press theHome Screen
to return to the home screen.
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2. .8 8 U Us se e N No ot ti if fi ic ca at ti io on n P Pa an ne el l
As a new notification appears in the notification area, slide down in
the area to view the contents of the notification.
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2. .9 9 E Ex xp pa an nd d M Ma ai in n I In nt te er rf fa ac ce e
The main interface may extend and exceed the screen width to
provide more space for newly added shortcuts and tools.
Slide your finger horizontally on the main interface to extend to the
left or right area of the main interface.
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2. .1 10 0 A Ad dd d i ic co on ns s o on n t th he e m ma ai in n i in nt te er rf fa ac ce e
You can long press the icon on the main menu until it’s enlarged and
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the main interface.
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2. .1 11 1 M Mo ov ve e i ic co on ns s o on n t th he e m ma ai in n i in nt te er rf fa ac ce e
1. Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s enlarged and
the mobile phone vibrates.
2. Drag the icon to the desired position and then release it.
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2. .1 12 2 D De el le et te e i ic co on ns s o on n t th he e m ma ai in n i in nt te er rf fa ac ce e
1. Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s enlarged and
the mobile phone vibrates.
2. Drag the icon to “Remove” to delete it.
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2. .1 13 3 C Ch ha an ng ge e w wa al ll lp pa ap pe er rs s
1. Long press “Touch screen” to open the menu.
2. Choose from “Gallery /”Live Wallpapers”/ “Wallpapers”, and
Select the wallpaper and press “Set wallpaper” to complete.
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2. .1 14 4 R Re ec ce en nt t t ta as sk ks s
On any interface, long press [Home] 2 times to access to the recent
tasks interface, view all the recent tasks, touch one of them to enter
this App.
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2. .1 15 5 I In ns st ta al ll l A AP PK K t th hr ro ou ug gh h F Fi il le e M Ma an na ag ge er r
APK is a supported file format for the Android mobile operating
system.

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a)Please copy the downloaded APK file into the SD card, and then
insert the SD card into the phone.
b)In Idle mode, click Main Menu to enter the main menu.
c)Click “File Manager” to enter the directory of SD card.
d)Click the APK file you wish to install, and follow the installation
wizard.

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3 U Us si in ng g y yo ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e
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3. .1 1 M Ma ai in n M Me en nu u & & I It ts s F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s
Select to enter the main menu…
Allows you to viewa list of features available in your phone-
1.Backup and Restore
In Backup application, you can backup applications and data, and also
restore these applications and data.
Notes: Before executing this function, ensure that T-Flash card has
enough space. After backuping applications and data, please don’t
remove or destroy the backup. Because illegal operations cause data
loss or damage, user will take the responsibility by himself.
2.Browser
Browse the internet. Search engine default set as Karbonn apps.
3.Calculator
Allows you to make tedious calculations quickly.
4.Calendar
View the calendar & add events.
5.Clock
After entering Clock, move right to set Alarm; touch to access
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6. Camera
Allows you to click pictures & video anytime you want. Camera opens
in capture mode. Frame your picture within the screen and hold the
phone steady. Touch Camera button to capture. Continue to hold the
camera steady for a second after you hear the shutter sound.
Immediately after capture, you can select to preview by swiping to
left, or set as (contact icon or wallpaper), Share (via a compatible
application), or Delete your picture.
7. Contact
To see your list of Contacts. Access phonebook through this function.
8. Downloads
In main menu, touch to enter, you can view the downloaded
files or applications.
9.FM radio
In main menu, touch to enter FM Radio interface, then you
can listen to FM radio freely.
10. File manager

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You could install the files in APK format & also view your files.
11. Gallery
Allows you to viewphotos & videos in folders. Touch to switch
into Camera interface.
12. Gmail
Allows you set up your Gmail accounts. Gmail on your phone is
automatically synchronized with your google account on the
web.
13.Karbonn Apps
You can enter Karbonn App store to get games, videos, wallpapers.
14.Play Store
Log in to your Gmail account to view all the applications &
download from thousands of applications available under the
Google Market called Play Store.

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Note:
To use this app please connect to an internet connection.
15. Messaging
Allow you to view messages sent & received as a thread.
16. Music
View the list of songs available in your phone. View the artists,
albums, playlists & more.
17. Video players
In main menu, touch to enter video folders, touch a video file to
play, touch to pause or touch the screen to pause, or touch the
screen to pause, touch to change video size, press [Volume] to
adjust the volume.
18.Phone
Allow you to make quick outgoing calls.

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19.Search
In main menu, touch to access to
Google Search, enter key words, touch , you can search a target
in All or Web or Apps or Contacts, the matched result will display
below. You also can do voice search here.
20.Settings
Modify settings under the following:
SIM management
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Data Usage
Audio Profiles
Display
Storage
Battery
Apps
Location access
Security
Language & Input
Backup & Reset
Add account
Date & Time
Scheduled power on & off
Accessibility
Developer options
About phone

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21.SIM Toolkit
This service is provided by the operator. It provides many types of
personalized message services.
22. Sound Recorder
Allows you torecord sounds.
23. Gtalk
Google Talk is an instant messaging service that provides both text
and voice communicationVoice search.
24. YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, share your videos with friends,
family, and the world.
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3. .2 2 W Wi i- -F Fi i
Karbonn A5s supports Wi-Fi which allows you to connect with a
Wireless connection.This is useful for surfing internet on phone.
a. Enter "Settings" interface & search WIRELESS & NETWORKS. Select
the network you want to connect.