Sonim XP5s User manual

Quick Start Guide - XP5s

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INTRODUCTION
This Quick Start Guide will outline the steps to set up your Sonim XP5s phone including Linc PTT.
Note: If the screen turns off, press the PTT button (grey, left side of handset) to turn back on.
INSTALL AND CHARGE THE BATTERY
Unscrew the back panel to access the battery bay.
Follow placement instructions on the battery, then reconnect the back panel. Be sure to secure the
panel tightly.
XP5s
Fully charge the device using the provided USB charging cord or another device as appropriate.

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HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS
The XP5s uses buttons to enter data and move through commands. Use the Home (OK) button and
arrow keys to navigate, highlight, and select. Toggle the text mode with the # key.
See XP5s User guide for detailed instructions.

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SONIM SETUP
1. Select Start Provisioning.
2. If you have been provided a QR code, you
can scan it and follow instructions for
provisioning. Otherwise, select Skip.

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3. If you are transferring personal contacts,
select OK. Otherwise, select Skip.
Note:
See separate Contact Transfer instructions for
preparing and uploading the contact list.
4. In the My Information screen, enter your
personal information.
The XP5s uses the keypad to enter text and
numbers. Use the # key to toggle between
text, number, and predictive text modes.
Press the appropriate button to select
letters. Use the 0 (zero) button for a space.
Use C button to backspace and delete.
5. In the Emergency contacts screen, either
select an existing contact or add a contact.

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6. Set up wi-fi calling. Select Setup and follow
on-screen instructions.
To set up Wi-Fi calling later, go to Settings
– Wi-Fi Calling and follow instructions.
7. Sonim Setup is complete. Instructions will
be displayed for PTT Setup. Scroll to the
bottom and select Done.
See next section for PTT setup instructions.

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PTT SETUP
Before beginning setup, have available something to write on. You will need it later in the process.
1. Go to the messaging inbox. This
can be accessed by selecting the
down arrow on the home screen, or
by using the right arrow to access
Missed Events.
2. Select and open the PTT
onboarding message.
3. Arrow up to select the message.
Click the OK button to open the
message.

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4. In the next screen, under the phone
number, arrow down and select Call
number.
5. In the next screen, press the Call
button on the keypad, or select the
call and press the OK button.
6. You will hear a recorded message
with the passcode. Listen for the
number and write it down. The call
will end automatically after the
message is complete.

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7. Navigate back to Messaging and
select the onboarding message
again. Arrow down to the hyperlink
and select Open Link.
8. The Cockpit opens. Select Allow
access to location, photos, phone,
and files.
9. Select sign in.

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10. Arrow down and type passcode
using the keypad.
Note:
Use # to toggle to number mode.
Arrow down to sign in and select.
11. The Cockpit opens in Group List
Selection. If synchronization is in
progress, wait until it is complete
and the box disappears.
12. Arrow down, select + Create new
list of groups.
Note:
A group must be in a list before it
will appear in your Linc PTT
contacts.

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13. All groups pushed to you are listed.
You can select up to 10 groups for a
list.
14. Select groups for the list using the
checkbox. Use the arrow to go to
the row and the home key to select.
15. When you complete the group
selection, go to the large check
mark in the top right. Click the check
mark to save.

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16. Type the list name. Use # to toggle
between text modes as needed.
Select Save.
17. Confirm the list by selecting the
checkmark on the Group List
Selection screen.
You should return to the Cockpit
automatically. If not, select the back
arrow in the top left corner.
18. Registration and initial setup is
complete.

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LINC PTT SETUP
1. Select the Linc PTT application from the
home screen.
2. In the next screen, select and use OK
button to Allow Linc PTT access to
location, audio, files, and phone.
3. The next screen is the End User License
Agreement (EULA). Scroll to the bottom
and select Accept.

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4. Linc PTT will open. Watch for initializing,
signing on, and then full activation.
Setup is complete.
CHANGING THE PASSWORD
You should change your PTT password to a personal selection as soon as possible. This can be
done on the Cockpit sign-in page. If internet access is available, you may use the PTT Passcode
website.
Before you start, sign out of Cockpit. Go to Cockpit. Press the Options button on the handset, then
scroll down, select sign out and confirm.
Using the passcode website

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1. Go to pttpasscode.southernlinc.com on
your device or another one. Enter your 10-
digit phone number without dashes, and
select Continue.
2. You will receive a text message with a
one-time password change code. Write
down the code.
3. Return to the website. Enter the code,
then enter and confirm the new password.
Select Change Password to confirm.

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4. Open Cockpit and sign in with the new
password.
Change password in Cockpit
1. Open Cockpit. Select Sign in and then
Change Password.
2. On the next screen, sign in with your 10-
digit phone number and current password.
Use # key to toggle text mode to number.

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3. Verify account information (if available)
and select Click to change password.
Note:
The name and phone number are not
required.
4. In Change Password screen, enter current
password then create and confirm a new
password. Select Change Password.
5. A notification verifies the password was
changed. Return to Cockpit and sign in
with the new password.