TCL FLIP 2 User manual

T408DL
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Your mobile device ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
1.1 Phone Overview......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Getting started........................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Home Screen............................................................................................................. 9
2 Quick Dial Button������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11
2.1 Add the emergency number..................................................................................... 11
2.2 Activate Quick Dial Button........................................................................................ 11
2.3 How to call the emergency number ......................................................................... 12
3 Phone call ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
3.1 Making a Call........................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Answering or rejecting a call.................................................................................... 15
3.3 Hang up a call.......................................................................................................... 15
4 Contacts �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
4.1 Add a Contact .......................................................................................................... 16
4.2 View a Contact......................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Edit a Contact .......................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Share a Contact....................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Delete Contacts ....................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Speed Dial Contacts................................................................................................. 18
4.7 Available Options ..................................................................................................... 18
5 Messages ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19
5.1 Sending a Text Message .......................................................................................... 19
5.2 Sending a Multimedia Message ............................................................................... 20
6 Email�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
6.1 Setup Email ............................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Send E-Mail............................................................................................................. 21
7 Application���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
7.1 Gallery ..................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Music....................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Camera.................................................................................................................... 24
7.4 Browser................................................................................................................... 25
8 Tools �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
8.1 Recorder.................................................................................................................. 26
8.2 Calendar .................................................................................................................. 26
8.3 Clock ....................................................................................................................... 28
8.4 Note......................................................................................................................... 29
8.5 Calculator ................................................................................................................ 30
8.6 File manager............................................................................................................ 30
9 Settings ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31
9.1 Wireless & networks................................................................................................ 31
9.2 Accessibility............................................................................................................. 34
9.3 Sound & notifications............................................................................................... 35
9.4 Display..................................................................................................................... 35
9.5 Phone settings......................................................................................................... 36
9.6 Calling settings ........................................................................................................ 38
9.7 About phone ............................................................................................................ 39
9.8 Software update ...................................................................................................... 40
Safety and use�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific maximum
SAR values can be found in the “SAR Information” section.
When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either use an
approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15mm
from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the
product may be transmitting even if you are not making a phone call.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the
loudspeaker is in use.

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1 Your mobile device ������������������������������
1�1 Phone Overview
Camera
Volume Key
Microphone
Charging Port
Headset Connector
External Display
Quick Dial Button
Center Soft Key
Left Soft Key
Call Key
Favorite Contacts
Right Soft Key
End/Power Key
Back/Delete Key
Messages
Navigation Key
(up, down, left, right)
Internal Display

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Quick Dial Button
• After set and activated, press 3 times quickly to call the emergency number.
For settings and activation information, please refer to the “Quick Dial Button”.
Left Soft Key
• Press: access Notices
Right Soft Key
• Press: access Contacts
Center Soft Key
• Press: access app list (from the Home screen)
• Confirm an option on the screen
Navigation Key
• Navigate up: Access Internet.
• Navigate down: Access Recent apps.
• Navigate left: Access Email providers.
• Navigate right: Access Contacts list.
• Menu selection moves up, down, right, and left
Call Key
• Press: enter call log (from the Home screen)
• Answer/make a call
End/Power Key
• Press: end a call, move backwards through Menus, return to Home screen
• Press and hold: to Lock, Memory Cleaner, Restart and Power On/Off
Volume Keys
• In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume
• In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume
• In general mode, adjusts the ringtone volume
• Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call
1�2 Getting started
1�2�1 Set up
Attaching or removing back cover
Inserting or removing battery

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Inserting or removing Nano SIM card and microSD
Your phone already has a NANO SIM card installed.
MicroSDTM card (up to 128GB) may be purchased separately.
SIM card
SD card
SIM card
SD card
SIM card
SD card
SIM card
SD card
Your phone only supports Nano SIM cards. In order to avoid damaging your phone, do not
attempt to insert other SIM types, such as Mini or Micro cards.
Charging the battery
Insert the small end of the charging cable into the charge port and connect the charger to a power outlet.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when the battery is fully charged,
disconnect your charger; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS or Bluetooth when not in use; reduce the
backlight time, etc.
To optimize your battery life, you may do the following:
• Lower screen brightness: From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key > Settings
> Display > Brightness. Lower the brightness by pressing left and right on the Navigation Key.
• Screen timeout: From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key > Settings > Display
> Display backlight > 15 seconds.
1�2�2 Power on your phone
Press and hold the End/Power Key until the phone powers on.
Setup your phone for the first time
The first time you power on the phone, you will be guided through the following steps:
• Select the phone's language, then press the Center Soft Key to go to the next step.
• Select an available Wi-Fi network, then press the Center Soft Key to go to the next step.
• Select and set Accessibility options, then press the Right Soft Key to done. Press the Left
Soft Key to skip.
• Finally, press the Center Soft Key to enter the Home screen.
Note: Even if no SIM card is installed, your phone will still power on and you will be able to connect to
a Wi-Fi network and use some of the phone's features.
1�2�3 Power off your phone
Press and hold the End/Power Key until the phone displays: Power Off and Restart, then press
the Center Soft Key to confirm Power off.

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1�3 Home Screen
Status bar
• Status/Notification
indicators
Press the Right Soft
Key to enter
Shortcuts
Press the Center Soft Key
to enter all app list
Press the Left Soft
Key to show
Notifications
1�3�1 Status Bar
From the status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to
the left side). Here is a list of the icons you might see and their meanings:
New text or multimedia message Missed call
New Email message Upcoming event
New voicemail Alarm set
LTE connected Bluetooth®active
EDGE connected No SIM card installed
2G connected Headset connected
Wi-Fi®active Vibrate mode
Signal strength Silent mode
No signal Battery is very low (red bar)
Airplane mode Battery is low
Roaming Battery (fully charged)
Song is playing Battery (charging)

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2 Quick Dial Button���������������������������������
The Quick Dial Button on the front of the device allows you easy access to contact a
predetermined number should you need help.
2�1 Add the emergency number
1. From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key > Settings > Call settings > Quick
dial > Number > Empty.
2. Press the Center Soft Key to confirm add:
• Select Manual to add names and numbers manually.
• Select Contacts to add a contact from the Contact list.
• Press the Center Soft Key to confirm.
3. Press the Right Soft Key to edit or delete.
4. Another way to add: On the contacts list screen, select a contact then press the Right Soft Key
> Quick dial to add.
Only one emergency contact is allowed. Always let your friend or family member know that
they are listed as your emergency contact.
If the emergency number is a contact on the SIM card, it will be removed when the SIM card
is pulled out and will be automatically restored after SIM card is inserted back.
2�2 Activate Quick Dial Button
1. From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key > Settings > Call settings > Quick
dial > Activation.
2. Press the Center Soft Key and select On to activate.
2�3 How to call the emergency number
Once the Quick Dial Button has been set and activated, press the Quick Dial Button 3 times quickly
to call the emergency number.
To use the Quick Dial Button, you must first activate the function and store the emergency
number you wish to call.
When an emergency call is activated, the phone is pre-set to hands-free mode. Do not hold
the device near your ear when the hands-free mode is in use because the volume may be
extremely loud.

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3 Phone call ��������������������������������������������
3�1 Making a Call
Dial the desired number then press the Call Key or the Center Soft Key to make the call.
Press the Back/Delete Key to delete the incorrect digits. Press the Right Soft Key to
display more Options.
Press the Right Soft
Key to show
more Options
Press the Center Soft Key
to Call the entered number
Press the Left Soft
Key to enter
Message
Press the Right Soft Key to display more Options:
• Add to existing contact: Add the entered number to replace the existing contact number.
• Create new contact: Create a new contact with the entered number.
• Add 2-sec pause/Add wait: Enter 2-sec pause or a wait.
Make a call from your call log
From the Home screen, press the Call Key , or press the Center Soft Key > Call history to
access the call log and choose the contact you want to dial, press the Call Key or the Center Soft
Key twice to make the call.
Make a call from Contacts
From the Home screen, press the Center Soft Key > Contacts, or press the to enter
Favorite contacts menu. Choose the contact you want to dial, press the Call Key to call.
Making an emergency call
If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and press the Call Key to make an
emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code.
Make an International call
To dial an international call, press and hold to enter “+” in dial screen, enter the international
country prefix followed by the full phone number, then press the Call Key or the Center Soft
Key to call.
Calling your voicemail (1)
Press and hold to call voicemail.
(1) Contact your network operator to check service availability.

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3�2 Answering or rejecting a call
During an incoming call:
• Press the Quick Dial Button to answer the call with speaker ON.
• If Settings > Call settings > Answer options > Flip open is selected, and the device is
closed, you will get a preview of an incoming call on the external screen. You can accept the call by
flipping the device open and begin talking immediately. Otherwise,
• Press the Center Soft Key or the Call Key to answer;
• Press the Right Soft Key or the End/Power Key to reject;
• Press the Left Soft Key to Ignore with message.
• You can also press other keys to answer the call, the detail of Settings > Call settings >
Answer options > Any key is selected.
• To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume Up/Down Key.
3�3 Hang up a call
During a call:
• Open the flip and press the End/Power Key to end the call.
• Open the flip and close the flip to end the call.
4 Contacts ����������������������������������������
Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach.
• Press the Favorite Contacts Key from the Home screen to access Favorite contacts.
• Press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen and select Contacts to enter Contact
list.
4�1 Add a Contact
On the contacts list screen, press the Right Soft Key > New contact > Center Soft Key to
create and input the contact information.
When finished, press the Right Soft Key > Save > Center Soft Key to save.

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4�2 View a Contact
On the contacts list screen, use the Navigation Key to select a Contact, then press the Center Soft
Key to access the detail screen.
Press the Left Soft Key to send an SMS/MMS to the contact you selected.
Press the Center Soft Key to Edit the contact.
Press the Right Soft Key to access Options:
• Set as quick dial: Set the contact as the Quick Dial Button emergency number.
• Call: Call the contact.
• Set as favorite(1): Add the contact as a Favorite number. You can view it in Contacts > Favorites.
After added, the menu shows Remove from favorite.
• Share/Delete: Share/Delete the contact.
• Set speed dial: Use the Navigation Key to select 2-9, press the Center Soft Key to confirm.
After set, on the Home screen, press and hold the 2-9 screen keys to dial the defined contacts.
4�3 Edit a Contact
On the contacts list screen, use the Navigation Key to select a contact, press the Center Soft Key
to view the contact detail information. Press the Center Soft Key again to edit the contact.
When finished, press the Right Soft Key > Save > Center Soft Key to save.
(1) Only for Phone memory contacts.
4�4 Share a Contact
You can share a single contact with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via Email, Messages,
or Bluetooth.
On the contacts list screen, use the Navigation Key to select a Contact, then press the Right Soft Key
to access Options, and then select Share.
4�5 Delete Contacts
On the contacts list screen, use the Navigation Key to select a contact, press the Right Soft Key
to access Options > Delete, then press the Right Soft Key to delete.
4�6 Speed Dial Contacts
On the contacts list screen, press the Right Soft Key to access Options > Speed dial, using the
Navigation Key to select 2-9, press the Center Soft Key to add a contact then press the Center
Soft Key to confirm.
On the Home screen, long press the 2-9 screen keys to dial the defined contacts.
4�7 Available Options
From the contacts list, press the Right Soft Key to show more options.
Select contacts
Use the Navigation Key to select multi contacts, then press the Right Soft Key to Delete or
Share the contacts.
Settings
• Sort contacts by: To select contacts sorted by first/last name.

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5 Messages ��������������������������������������
Use the messaging feature to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages.
5�1 Sending a Text Message
From the Home screen, press the Message Key or press the Center Soft Key and
select Messages .
• Press the Left Soft Key to write a new message.
• Enter the phone number of the recipient in the To bar or press the Right Soft Key to add
recipients.
• Use the Navigation Key to go to the Message bar to enter the text of the message.
• Press Key to switch between the different methods.
• Press Key to select symbols.
• Press the Left Soft Key to enter options.
• Press the Center Soft Key to send text messages.
5�1�1 Inputting Text
There are different ways to enter text to create contacts, write emails or send messages.
You may choose from the different methods by pressing the key and alternate between:
• Abc (sentence case), abc (lower case), or ABC (caps lock case): with this mode you must press
each key multiple times to create each letter. For example, an ‘S’ is created by pressing the ‘7’ key
four times. An ‘e’ is created by pressing ‘3’ twice, and so on.
• Kt9 (Predictive): predictive text mode is a feature that allows you to type faster, as the phone tries
to predict what you are writing. To type “Hello”:
press the “4” key once, press the “3” key once, press the “5” key once,
press the “5” key once, press the “6” key once,
As you type, word suggestions will appear at the bottom of the screen. If you see the word you are
trying to type, select it with the Navigation Key and press the Center Soft Key .
• 123: this mode generates only numbers. You may type ‘1’ by pressing the ‘1’ key just once, ‘2’
by pressing ‘2’ and so on. Switch back to ABC, Abc, abc or Kt9 (Predictive) mode to continue
writing words.
• Symbols: This function provides punctuation and special characters. Symbols may be accessed by
pressing the key as well. Find the right symbol by pressing right or left on the Navigation Key.
When the cursor highlights a symbol you want to add, press the Center Soft Key to select it.
• If you want to delete the already typed letters or symbols, press the Back/Delete Key to
delete them one by one or long press to delete all at once.
5�2 Sending a Multimedia Message
MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, contacts and sounds to other compatible phones
and email addresses by pressing the Right Soft Key from the text messages screen and then
selecting Add attachment.
An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, etc.) are
attached or email addresses are added.
An SMS of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS. Specific letters (accent)
will also increase the size of the SMS. This may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your
recipient.

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6 Email����������������������������������������������
6�1 Setup Email
Access E-Mail by pressing the Center Soft Key from the Home screen and select Tools >
Email .
An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set up an email account, press the Right Soft
Key to continue.
• Enter your email address of the account you want to setup.
• Press the Right Soft Key to access Next, enter the password of the account and press the
Right Soft Key . You may be prompted to manually setup your email account.
• To add another email account, you can press the Right Soft Key to access Options > Settings,
then select Add.
6�2 Send E-Mail
• Press the Left Soft Key to compose a new email from the Inbox screen.
• Enter recipient(s) email address(es) in the To field. If you want to add new recipient(s), press Down
on the Navigation key to switch to the Subject field to confirm the entered addess, then press Up
on the Navigation key to return to the To field again to add more.
• Type the subject and the content of the message.
• If necessary, press the Right Soft Key to add another recipient(s) as Cc/Bcc or to add an
attachment to the message.
• If you do not want to send the mail right away, you can press the Right Soft Key and select
Save as draft to save a copy.
• Finally, press the Center Soft Key to send.
7 Application�������������������������������������������
7�1 Gallery ��������������������������������������������������������������������������
The Gallery app provides you with one location to view and organize all your saved photos and videos.
The Gallery app also offers additional photo options.
To access the Gallery app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Gallery
and press the Center Soft Key .
Press the Right Soft
Key to show
more Options
Press the Center Soft Key
to view the selected photo
Press the Left Soft
Key to take
photo

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Use the Navigation Key to select an image and press the Right Soft Key to access options below:
• Delete: Delete the selected photo.
• Share: Share the photo via Email, Messages and Bluetooth.
• Select files: Allows you to select more than one photo in the Gallery.
• Edit: Select this option to adjust exposure value, rotate the photo, crop, add filters, and auto-
enhance.
• Set as wallpaper: Set the photo as Wallpaper.
• Set as contact photo: Set the photo as Image for existing contact.
• View favorites: View favorites photo list.
Individual photo view options
Press the Center Soft Key to mark as favorites photo or unmark.
When previewing an individual image in Gallery app, the options above are also available by pressing
the Right Soft Key with the under additional options below:
• View full screen: View the photo in full screen.
• Info: Displays file name, size, type, date taken, path and resolution.
7�2 Music�����������������������������������������������������������������������������
Use the Music app to play music files stored on your phone. Music files can be downloaded from your
computer to your phone using a USB cable.
To access the Music app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Music and
press the Center Soft Key .
7�3 Camera�������������������������������������������������������������������������
Your mobile phone features a Camera and a Video app to take photos and shoot videos.
7�3�1 Access the Camera
To access the Camera app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Camera
and press the Center Soft Key .
Take a picture
Position the object or landscape in the screen, and press the Center Soft Key to take the photo.
Photos will be automatically saved to Gallery app.
After taking the photo, press the Left Soft Key to preview.
Zoom in/out
Press Up and Down on the Volume Key, or press the key and the key to zoom lens in
and out.
Options(1)
Press the Right Soft Key to:
• Take video/Take photo: Select to switch between Photo and Video mode.
• Storage: Select phone storage or SD card to save photo or video.
(1) Only shows after inserted MicroSD card.

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7�3�2 Camcorder
To shoot a video
• Press the Right Soft Key to access Options(1) > Take video to switch to Video mode.
• Press the Center Soft Key to record a video.
• Zoom in/out: Press Up and Down of the Volume Key, or press the key and the key
to zoom lens in and out.
• Press the Center Soft Key to end recording. Videos will be automatically saved to Gallery app.
7�4 Browser������������������������������������������������������������������������
Use the Browser app to navigate the Web.
To access the Browser app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Browser
and press the Center Soft Key .
To search the internet, press Up on the Navigation key to search bar, enter the website and press the
Center Soft Key .
Use the Navigation key to move cursor on the screen.
8 Tools ����������������������������������������������
8�1 Recorder
To access the Recorder app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools >
Recorder and press the Center Soft Key .
• Ppress the Center Soft Key to start recording.
• Press the Center Soft Key to Stop, or press the Left Soft Key to Pause/Resume.
Press the Left Soft Key to show the list, then,
• Use the Navigation Key to select the recorder, press the Center Soft Key to play.
• Press the Right Soft Key to access Options, such as delete, share, rename, select recordings
and details.
8�2 Calendar
Use the Calendar app, to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc.
To access the Calendar app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools >
Calendar and press the Center Soft Key .
View Calendar
You can display the Calendar in Day, Week, Month view. Press the Right Soft Key to change your
Calendar view.

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Day view
Weekly view
Monthly view
Create New Event
Press the Left Soft Key to add new events from any Calendar view.
• Fill in new event information.
• If it is a whole-day event, you can select All-day event.
• When finished, press the Right Soft Key to save.
More Options are available by pressing the Right Soft Key from the Calendar main screen:
• Go to date: To go to whatever date you want.
• Search: Search scheduled events.
• Settings: To set a series of Calendar settings.
Event reminder
If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a
notification when the reminder time arrives.
8�3 Clock
Your mobile phone features a Clock app with an Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch and World clock function.
To access the Clock app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > Clock
and press the Center Soft Key .
8�3�1 To Set an Alarm
From the Tools screen, press Left or Right on the Navigation key to switch to Alarm screen.
From the Alarm screen, press the Left Soft Key to add a new alarm. The following options will
appear:
• Time: Set the alarm time.
• Repeat: Select the days you want your alarm active.
• Ringtone: Select a ringtone for the alarm.
• Vibrate: Activate vibration.
• Alarm title: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Press the Right Soft Key to save.
Press the Right Soft Key to access Options > Turn on or off > press the Center Soft Key
to turn on or off the selected alarm.
More options are available for saved alarms by selecting the alarm to be edited and pressing the Right
Soft Key from the Alarm screen:
• Edit: Edit selected alarm.
• Delete: Delete selected alarm.
• Settings: Set snooze duration, alarm volume, vibrate, and ringtone for the selected alarm.
8�3�2 To Set the Timer
From the Alarm screen, press Right on the Navigation key to enter the Timer screen.
Press the Left Soft Key and the Navigation key to edit hour, minute and second. press the Center
Soft Key to confirm.
When finished, press the Center Soft Key to start the Timer.
• When the Timer is ongoing:
Press the Center Soft Key to pause/resume the Timer.
Press the Right Soft Key to add 1 minute.

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• Press the Left Soft Key to reset the Timer.
• When the Timer is reset: Press the Right Soft Key to enter Settings, allowing you to set Snooze
time, Alarm volume, vibrate and select ringtone.
8�3�3 To Set the Stopwatch
From the Timer screen, press Right on the Navigation key to enter the Stopwatch screen.
• Press the Center Soft Key to start the Stopwatch.
• When the Stopwatch is ongoing:
Press the Right Soft Key to record the lap.
Press the Center Soft Key to pause/resume the time.
• Press the Left Soft Key to reset the stopwatch and clear lap times.
8�3�4 World clock
From the Stopwatch screen, press Right on the Navigation key to enter the World clock screen.
• Press the Left Soft Key to add a location or time zone to add to the World clock feature.
• Press the Right Soft Key to delete or set more options.
8�4 Note
To access the Note app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > Note
and press the Center Soft Key .
• Press the Left Soft Key to add note, enter contents then press the Center Soft Key
to Save.
• On the note list, press the Right Soft Key to access Options, such as edit, delete, share,
select notes, details.
• Use the Navigation key to select the note, press the Center Soft Key to view detail. Then:
Press the Center Soft Key to edit.
Press the Left Soft Key and then press the Right Soft Key to confirm delete.
Press the Right Soft Key to access Options, such as edit, delete, share the note via Messages,
Email, or Bluetooth.
8�5 Calculator
To access this app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > Calculator
and press the Center Soft Key .
• 0-9 key: input numbers
• : .
• : +/-
• : +, -, x, ÷
• : =
• : Clear once
• : Clear All
8�6 File manager
To access this app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Tools > File manager
and press the Center Soft Key .
File manager displays all data stored on the phone and the microSD card, including applications, media
files downloaded from Browser or other locations; videos, pictures or audios you have captured; other
data transferred via Bluetooth, USB cable, etc.
When you transfer an application from a PC to your phone/microSD card, you only can locate the
application using File Manager. You will not be able to install it on your phone.
File manager allows you to perform and be really efficient with the following common operations: create
(sub) folder, open folder/file, view, rename, cut, copy, delete, play, share, etc.

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9 Settings �����������������������������������������
To access the Settings app, press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Settings
and press the Center Soft Key .
9�1 Wireless & networks
9�1�1 Airplane mode
When Airplane mode is on, all wireless connections are disabled simultaneously, including Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth.
9�1�2 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will allow you to surf the internet without using your mobile network when in range of a wireless
network. To access Wi-Fi, open the settings to configure the access point and connect your phone. Be
advised you may need to enter a password if applicable.
9�1�3 Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows your phone to exchange data (videos, images, music, etc.) with other Bluetooth devices
within a close range such as another phone, computer, printer, headset, car kit, etc.
9�1�4 Tethering & Mobile hotspot
USB tethering
USB tethering can share your phone’s Internet connection with a single USB-connected device. Press
to turn USB tethering On.
Bluetooth tethering
To share your phone’s data connection via Bluetooth. Press the Center Soft Key then select On
to activate this function.
Mobile hotspot
To share your phone’s data connection via a mobile hotspot. Press the Center Soft Key then press
the Left Soft Key to activate this function.
Note: Turn on Mobile hotspot will alarm you to turn off Wi-Fi network.
9�1�5 VPN
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network
from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions
so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected
to a wireless network.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your phone.
To add a VPN
• Press the Left Soft Key to Add VPN.
• On the screen that opens, follow your network administrator’s instructions to configure each
component of the VPN settings.
• Press the Center Soft Key to save.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
• Press the Center Soft Key to connect.
• Press the Right Soft Key to access Options, such as edit, delete, always-on VPN and Help.
9�1�6 Mobile network
Mobile data
If you do not need to transmit data on all mobile networks, turn off Mobile data to avoid incurring
significant charges for data use on local operator mobile networks, particularly if you do not have a
mobile data agreement.
Data usage
• Data usage: Press Left or Right on the Navigation key to view data usage details.
• Limit data usage: Using the Navigation key to set On/Off, amount and unit of the data usage, then
press the Center Soft Key to save.

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• Data usage alert: Using the Navigation key to set alert with On/Off, amount and unit, then press
the Center Soft Key to save.
• Monthly usage cycle: Using the Navigation key to set monthly reset date.
Data usage is measured by your phone, and your carrier may count differently.
Data roaming access
If you don’t need to transmit data on other operators’ mobile networks, disable Data roaming to avoid
incurring significant roaming charges.
Network operators
The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your
network service: 2G, 3G, or 4G.
Network type and strength
Press the Center Soft Key to view detail information.
Access Point Names
Press the Left Soft Key to add new APN.
Enter the required APN information, when finished, press the Center Soft Key to save.
Roaming state
Press the Center Soft Key to view roaming state.
9�1�7 Wireless emergency alerts
Press the Right Soft Key to access Settings.
• Press Up or Down on the Navigation key and press the Center Soft Key to select one of
the following: Extreme threats, Severe threats, AMBER alerts, Public safety messages, State and
local tests, or Spanish.
• Press Up or Down on the Navigation key to On, press the Center Soft Key to enable the
corresponding functions.
Alert reminder
Set alert reminder as Once, Every 2 min, Every 15 min or Off.
9�2 Accessibility
Readout
Readout mode function reads labels of interface elements and provides sound response.
Larger text
Turn larger text On/Off.
Color inversion
Turn color inversion On/Off.
Color correction
Select one of the color types.
Captions
Press the Left Soft Key to turn on Captions, then can set Language, text size and caption style.
Mono Audio
Turn mono audio On/Off.
Hearing aids
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) mode can be used by people who are deaf, have poor hearing or speech
impairments. After connecting the phone and hearing aid device, calls are linked to a relay service,
which converts incoming speech to text for the person using the hearing aid and converts outgoing
text from the hearing aid device to a spoken voice for the person on the other end of the conversation.
TTY mode
TTY mode is designed to allow your device to connect with an external TTY device that converts
received calls to text.
Connect a TTY device to your device according to the instructions that came with your TTY device.
Select one of the following TTY modes: TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.

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9�3 Sound & notifications
Volume
Set volume for Alert sounds and Media.
Sound with vibrate
Turn sound On/Off along with vibrate for incoming calls.
Ringtones
Set your incoming call ringtone.
Notification sounds
Set your notification ringtone.
Keypad sound
Turn keypad sound On/Off.
9�4 Display
Menu layout
Set menu layout as Grid or List.
Wallpaper
Select wallpaper from available wallpapers.
Brightness
Set the level of brightness.
Display backlight
Set screen backlight sleep time.
Key backlight
Set key backlight time.
Font size
Set font size.
9�5 Phone settings
9�5�1 Languages
Select preferred language: English, Spanish or others.
9�5�2 Key shortcuts
Set Navigation key shortcuts accessible from the Home screen.
9�5�3 Storage
To view Phone and SD card storage details.
9�5�4 USB connection
With a USB cable, you can charge your device or transfer files or photos (PTP) between your phone
and a computer.
To connect your phone to the computer:
• Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
• Press the Left Soft Key to open Notifications and choose Charging this device via USB. Or
press the Center Soft Key from the Home screen, select Settings > Phone settings >
USB and press the Center Soft Key .
• Select the way which you want to. By default, Charge this device is selected.
9�5�5 Location
Turn Location On/Off.
9�5�6 Security
Screen lock
Screen lock allows you to set a 4-digit pass code which protects your phone information if lost or stolen.
Your phone will ask for pass code entry in order to access the device.
Encrypt phone
Your device is encrypted by default.

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Manage Certificates
• Trusted credentials: Touch to display trusted CA certificates.
• Install from storage: Touch to install encrypted certificates from internal storage or SD card.
• Clear credentials: Touch to remove all certificates.
SIM card lock
A SIM PIN prevents access to the SIM card cellular data networks. When it’s enabled, any device
containing the SIM card will request the PIN upon restart. A SIM PIN is not the same as the screen lock
pass code used to unlock the device.
Press the Left Soft Key to change the SIM PIN lock passcode, enter the old code, then enter new
code twice to confirm.
9�5�7 Accounts
Press the Right Soft Key to access Options > Add to add a new account. You also can turn sync
data On/Off automatically.
9�5�8 Reset
Network settings reset
Press to reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi, Cellular data and Bluetooth.
Reset settings
Press to reset any system settings to the phone original behavior. This will not affect personal data or
the security, languages and account settings.
Factory data reset
If Factory data reset is selected, erase all of your personal data from internal phone storage, SD card,
or both, including information about your accounts, your system and application settings, and any
downloaded applications, please back up your data before reset.
Resetting the Phone does not erase any system software updates you’ve downloaded or any files on
your microSDTM card, such as music or photos. If you reset the phone in this way, you’re prompted to
re-enter the same kind of information as when you first started the device.
9�5�9 Date & time
Automatic date & time
If selected On, the phone’s date and time will sync automatically with the network. If selected Off, you
can manually set the date and time.
Set date
Select to manually set the phone's date.
Set time
Select to manually set the phone's time.
Use network-provided time zone
If selected On, the phone’s time zone will sync automatically with the network. If selected Off, you can
manually set the time zone.
Select time zone
Select to manually set the phone's time zone.
Time format
Select 12 hours clock format or 24 hours clock format.
9�6 Calling settings
Answer options
Enable flip open and/or any key to answer the incoming call.
Ignore with message
Edit, add or delete the quick responses message when ignore the incoming call.
Quick dial
After set and activated, press 3 times quickly to call the emergency number.
For settings and activation information, please refer to “Quick Dial Button”.
Speed dial
Assign a contact to a keypad number, 2-9.
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