Konka R8A User manual

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R8A
User Guide

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Contents
Mobile phone overview......................................... 9
Getting to know your phone........................................ 9
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card................. 10
Charging your phone.................................................. 11
PIN code........................................................................13
Transferring Data.........................................................14
Connecting your phone to a computer................... 14
Transferring data between your phone and PC....15
First Use and Initial Setup...................................... 15
Getting Started........................................................... 16
Switching ON/OFF your mobile phone...................16
Connecting to the Internet......................................... 18
Locking and Unlocking the Screen..........................19
Locking the screen...................................................... 19
Unlocking the Screen................................................. 20
Touch Screen Gestures............................................. 20
Getting to Know Your Home Screen.......................21
Applications Menu....................................................... 22
Accessing Applications.............................................. 22
Notifications.................................................................. 24
Personalizing your phone.......................................25
Making your phone truly yours................................. 25
Personalizing your Home Screen with Widgets... 26

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Taking a screenshot....................................................27
Adding Application Icons on your Home Screen..27
Adding folders on your Home screen..................... 28
Adjusting the volume.................................................. 29
Changing the Phone Ringtone................................. 30
Changing your Wallpaper.......................................... 31
Searching the Web and Finding Applications....... 32
Entering text................................................................ 33
Using the onscreen keyboard...................................33
Adjusting Language & Keyboard Settings............. 33
Calls and Contacts....................................................35
Making calls.................................................................. 35
Receiving calls............................................................. 38
Using in-call options....................................................39
In-call options............................................................... 39
Handling Multiple Calls...............................................40
Setting up a conference call......................................41
Ending a call................................................................. 42
Using call log................................................................ 42
Call services................................................................. 45
About Contacts.............................................................47
Searching for Contact.................................................47
Creating a new Contact..............................................47
Deleting a Contact.......................................................48
Editing Contacts Options........................................... 48

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Manage Accounts........................................................49
Importing or Exporting Contacts.............................. 49
Viewing Contacts from Different Accounts............ 49
Adding a contact to your favorites........................... 49
Contact Groups............................................................50
Messaging and Email...............................................51
About Messages.......................................................... 51
Sending a Text or Multimedia Message.................52
Message Conversations............................................ 54
Options of Messages..................................................54
Receiving a New Message........................................55
Replying to a Message...............................................56
Adding an email account........................................... 56
Checking your Emails.................................................58
Account Settings..........................................................59
Camera and Gallery................................................. 59
Accessing the Camera............................................... 60
Taking a Photo............................................................. 60
Shooting Modes...........................................................61
Beauty Mode.................................................................61
HDR Mode.................................................................... 61
Taking a Panoramic Photo........................................62
Camera and Video Settings...................................... 62
Shooting a video.......................................................... 64
Switching between Camera and Video Mode.......64

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About the Gallery application....................................64
Viewing Photos and Videos...................................... 65
Deleting images or videos......................................... 67
Sharing images or Videos......................................... 67
Music............................................................................. 67
About Music Application.............................................67
Music Playing Screen................................................. 68
Music Menu Options................................................... 71
Now Playing..................................................................74
Sending music using Bluetooth/ Gmail/ Messaging
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Clock..............................................................................76
Using Clock Widget.....................................................76
About the Clock Application...................................... 76
Lockscreen Clock Widget.......................................... 76
Using Clock Application............................................. 77
Alarms............................................................................ 77
World clock....................................................................79
Stopwatch......................................................................79
Timer.............................................................................. 79
FM Radio......................................................................80
Listening to the Radio.................................................80
Adjusting Volume.........................................................81
Minimizing or turning off FM Radio..........................81
Switching Between Earphone and Speaker..........82

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Start and Save Recording......................................... 82
Calculator..................................................................... 82
Basic and Advanced Calculator Panel................... 82
Calendar....................................................................... 83
About Calendar............................................................ 83
Changing Calendar Views.........................................83
Creating a Calendar Event........................................85
Deleting a Calendar Event........................................ 85
Inviting guests to your event..................................... 85
Enjoying Your Google Applications.....................86
Play Store......................................................................86
Gmail.............................................................................. 87
Chrome.......................................................................... 87
Hangouts....................................................................... 88
Maps...............................................................................89
News & Weather..........................................................90
Play Newsstand........................................................... 91
Play Games.................................................................. 92
Play music.....................................................................93
Photos............................................................................ 94
Slides & Doc & Sheet................................................. 94
Voice search.................................................................95
Youtube..........................................................................95
Downloads................................................................... 95
Downloading Applications from the Web............... 95

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Viewing your Downloads........................................... 96
Internet.......................................................................... 96
Data connection...........................................................96
Enable or Disable the data........................................96
Enable Data Roaming................................................ 96
Referred Network Type.............................................. 97
Network Operators...................................................... 97
Wi-Fi...............................................................................97
Turning Wi-Fi on and Connecting to a Wireless
Network..........................................................................98
Checking the Wireless Network Status.................. 98
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)....99
Adding a VPN Connection...................................... 100
Connecting to a VPN................................................100
Bluetooth.............................................................100
Using Bluetooth......................................................... 100
Turning Bluetooth on or off..................................... 101
Connecting a Bluetooth to another Bluetooth
Device.......................................................................... 101
Connecting a Bluetooth Headset or Car kit.........101
Reconnecting a headset or car kit.........................102
Disconnecting or un-pairing from a Bluetooth
Device.......................................................................... 102
Sending and Receiving Information......................102
Settings.......................................................................103

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Location.......................................................................103
Sound...........................................................................104
Display......................................................................... 104
Aeroplane mode........................................................ 105
Account........................................................................105
Date & time.................................................................105
Memory........................................................................105
Schedule power on/off............................................. 106
Backup and Reset.....................................................106
Accessibility................................................................ 107
About Phone...............................................................108
Exiting New Features.............................................108
Power save.................................................................108
Smart Cover............................................................... 109
Smart Slide................................................................. 109
Appendix.................................................................... 110
Obtaining help............................................................110
Personal Information and Data Security.............. 110
Abbreviations & Definitions.....................................113

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Mobile phone overview
Getting to know your phone
Welcome to use KONKA mobile phone. Your
mobile phone will give you marvelous experience
carried Quad-core with Android 7.0 System.
Keys and Parts
1. Headset Port
8. LCD screen
2.Proximity Sensor
9. Flashlight
3. Volume UP/DOWN
10. Rear Camera
4. Power ON/OFF
11. Speaker
5. Micro USB Port
12. Back
6. Receiver
13. Home
7.Front Camera
14. Menu
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Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phone's 2-in-1 card slot is located on the
upper right side of the phone. You can insert
1micro-SIM card and 1 microSD card.
Tips:
Your phone only supports single micro-SIM card.
Contact your carrier for a new or replacement
micro-SIM card.
As the SIM card and microSD card are small
objects, keep out of children’s touch or prevent
children gulping them!
Only use standard micro-SIM card to avoid
damaging the SIM card tray.
Ensure that the card is in the correct position
and keep the card tray level when inserting it into
your phone.
Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your
phone when using the SIM eject pin.
(1) Press and hold the power ON/OFF button, to
power off your phone.
(2) To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject
PIN included with your phone into the small hole
next to the card tray.

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Notice:
The microSD card may disappear when using the
SD card as internal storage (such as taking
pictures, screenshots, etc). This is due to the fact
that the user inserts micro SD and set it as an
internal memory, then imports the phone data in
the microSD card for using. Some incorrect
operation (For example, Eject SD card or directly
remove the SD card) will cause the phone internal
storage not available, you will meet the following
trouble.
(1) Case A: Eject SD card causes the memory to
be unavailable.
Solution: Open Settings->Storage settings, click
Ejected SD card, and then in the pop-up interface,
select MOUNT to solve.
(2) Case B: Directly removing the microSD card
causes the memory to be unavailable.
Solution:
Open Settings->Storage settings, click Not Inserted
SD card, and then touch Forget. Re-insert the
microSD card.
Charging your phone
This section outlines how to care for your battery in
order to maximize its lifespan.
Using your battery
You can recharge your battery many times, but
all batteries have a limited lifespan. If you notice a
significant deterioration in your phone's battery life,
contact an authorized KONKA service center for a
replacement battery.
The battery is built into the phone and is not

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removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery
yourself.
Your phone may become warm after prolonged
use or when exposed to high ambient temperatures.
This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot
to the touch, stop charging it and disable
unnecessary features.
Avoid prolonged contact with the surface of your
phone if it becomes hot.
The mobile phone is suitable for original battery
and accessories. When the battery is idle, it is
recommended to put it into the protection box.
During charging, keep the battery at room
temperature or similar temperature.
Avoid using your phone when it is charging.
Do not cover your phone or the power adapter.
Charging times may vary depending on the
ambient temperature and the remaining battery
level.
A low battery warning will be displayed when the
battery level is low.
Your phone will switch off automatically when
the battery is nearly empty.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phone's
battery icon in the status bar.
If the battery icon turns to RED, battery is low. Your
battery only has 15% remaining. In this case, you
need to charge the mobile phone.
If the battery icon turns to White, your battery is
between 15% and 100%. If you want to know the
exact remaining of battery capacity, please slide
down notification panel and see battery capacity.
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the power button for 20 seconds, the battery may
be empty. If so, the battery needs longer time to
charge.
PIN code
PIN Code: It is the personal identification number
used to enter SIM and able to prevent others using
SIM card without permission. If the mobile phone
has activated the PIN code protection, when the
mobile phone is switched on, the screen will display
“Input PIN”. In the process of inputting PIN code,
the screen will use “*” to represent the input content.
While obtaining SIM, you can obtain its PIN code.
PUK Code (8-digit)
To change the locked PIN code, you need to use
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code. If this code
is not provided together with the SIM card, ask the
local service provider for them.
Tips: If the PIN code is input wrongly for
successively three times, the SIM card will be
locked. Please contact the network operator
immediately for help. Attempt to unlock the code
may make the SIM card ineffective forever!
Warning!
Charging the mobile phone improperly means
that it can cause to explosion.
Please refer to the related regulations for the
disposal of the battery.

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Transferring Data
Connecting your phone to a computer
Once you use the USB cable to connect your
phone to a computer, the LED will turn green if the
battery is enough. And battery icon shows the
current battery capacity. It will charge the phone
automatically.
Slide down the status bar, and it displays Charge
this device, Transfer files, Transfer photos (PTP)
and USB device as MIDI.
Charge this device
When you connect with the PC, your mobile phone
is setting as this mode as default. You can only
charge your phone under this circumstance.
Transfer files
You can transfer data, such as Music, Photos,
Movies, and etc from Internal shared storage and
microSD card. For more information, see
Transferring data between you phone and PC.
Transfer photos(PTP)
You can transfer photos from your internal shared
storage.

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USB device as MIDI
You can use this device as MIDI.
Transferring data between your phone and PC
Transfer the data from your old phone to your PC,
and then transfer it to your new phone.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB
cable. Your PC will automatically install any
necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click on
the new removable disk to manage files. The drive
name should be your phone's model number R8A.
Slide down the status bar, and chose to use
USB to Transfer files or transfer photos(PTP).
Copy files to and from your internal shared
storage or microSD card.
(1) Pictures: Transfer pictures between your
phone and PC.
(2) Files: Transfer files between your phone and
a computer.
(3) Ringtones: Transfer ringtones between your
phone and a computer.
(4) Music: Transfer music between your phone
and a computer.
First Use and Initial Setup
Please install your SIM card and microSD card,
and press and hold the power button to turn on
your phone, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the initial setup.
Choose your language and region, and get
started.
Proceed to setup your RA8, to get your phone
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How would you like to set it up?
(1) Keep your apps & data: you can bring your data
from another android device, your Google
account or from an iOS TM Device.
(2) Setup as new: If you choose this option, you can
directly proceed to Wi-Fi settings screen.
Proceed to the Wi-Fi settings screen. Your
phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi net
works. Select the network you want to connect to,
and then enter the password to access the Internet.
If you do not want to connect to the network, please
don't use any network for setup.
Proceed to the Google Terms and Conditions
screen. Read the content carefully, and accept the
user terms and touch NEXT.
Proceed to Date and time, you can setup time
zone and time and date, and touch NEXT.
Adding your name allows your phone to
personalize some app, and then touch NEXT.
Proceed to protect your phone, and this will
prevent others from using this phone without your
permission by activating device protection feature.
Choose the screen lock that you would like to use.
Please choose a way to lock the screen as the
phone's instructions.
Getting Started
Switching ON/OFF your mobile phone
To switch ON your phone, press the POWER
ON/OFF button for a few seconds to start the
mobile phone, then the screen will display
switch-on image.
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can enter boot Wizard Settings to set phone modes,
including Language, Time zone, Wi-Fi, etc; if you
do not want to use it, please skip it! For more
information, please see First use and initial setup.
After inserting SIM card, the mobile phone will
automatically check the SIM card availability, and
then it will be shown information as following on the
display by sequence:
Input phone password: If you have set the
password, you need to input phone password.
Input PIN: If you set SIM card password, you
need to input PIN.
No service: Indicates fail to make register and
cannot make any calls.
Emergency calls only: If your phone appears
words like Emergency calls only, it indicates that
you only can make call to 112.
Searching: The mobile phone is searching
network until find appropriate network;
Operator name: Indicates network successfully
registered
To switch OFF your phone, please follow the
instructions as below.
If the display screen is off, press the POWER
ON/OFF button to turn the display on.
Press and hold the POWERON/OFF button for
a few seconds.
Touch “Power Off” when the switch off options
appears.
When the screen displays switch-off animation,
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Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data
to surf the web, play games, and use instant
messaging applications.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
You have two methods to activate and de-activate
Wi-Fi.
(1) Slide down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab,
touch and open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
You can see a list of Wi-Fi networks, please
choose one to connect. For more information,
see Wi-Fi.
(2) Access Settings->Wireless& networks->Wi-Fi,
and then you can turn on Wi-Fi, and your
phone will automatically shows a list of Wi-Fi
network, please choose an available one to
connect. For more information, please see
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Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a
data plan with your carrier.
You can activate and de-activate mobile data.
Slide down from the status bar to open the
notification panel. In the Shortcuts tab, touch to
enable mobile data. For more information, see
Enable or Disable the data Chapter.
Locking and Unlocking the Screen
Locking the screen
Press the power ON/OFF button to manually lock
the screen.
The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep
mode after it has been idle for a certain period to
reduce power consumption and prevent unintended
operations.
To change the screen sleep time, access Settings,
Touch Display ->Sleep, and then select a time.
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locked. The status indicator will flash green when
you receive new notifications. When you receive an
incoming call, the screen will turn on and display
the caller information.
Unlocking the Screen
When the screen is off, press the power ON/OFF
button to wake up the screen. Slide your finger up
to unlock the screen.
TouchScreen Gestures
Use simple touch screen gestures to perform a
variety of tasks, such as open applications, scroll
through lists, and zoom images.
Touch: Touch an item once. For example, touch
to select an option or open an application.
Double touch: Touch the target area of the
screen twice in quick succession. For example,
double touch an image in full screen mode to zoom
in or out.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold the target area
of the screen for at least 2 seconds. For example,
touch and hold a blank area on the home screen to
access the home screen editor.
Slide: Slide your fingers on the screen. For
example, in the Notifications tab, swipe left or right
on a notification to dismiss it. Slide vertically or
horizontally to open other home screens, scroll
through a document, and more.
Drag: Touch and hold an item, and then move it
to another position. For example, use this gesture
to rearrange applications and widgets on the home
screen.
Spread fingers apart: Spread two fingers apart