WELLCOM A88 User manual

WellcoM A88
USER'S MANUAL

Table of Contents
i
Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................... 1
1.1 Your Phone .................................................................................................. 1
Front ........................................................................................................................ 1
Back......................................................................................................................... 1
Top........................................................................................................................... 2
Side.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Accessories ................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Installing the SIM Card, Battery and Memory Card.................................. 3
SIM card.................................................................................................................. 3
Battery ..................................................................................................................... 4
Memory card ........................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Charging the Battery................................................................................... 5
1.5 Using Headset ............................................................................................. 5
1.6 Turning the Phone On or Off...................................................................... 6
Chapter 2: The Basics........................................................................... 7
2.1 The Home Screen ........................................................................................ 7
Status Bar Icons....................................................................................................... 7
Shortcut Menu ......................................................................................................... 9
Application Drawer ............................................................................................... 11
Using Widgets....................................................................................................... 11
Setting the wallpaper............................................................................................. 11
2.2 LED Indicators ........................................................................................... 12
2.3 Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................... 12
2.4 Contacts ..................................................................................................... 14
Adding a Contact................................................................................................... 14
Searching for Contacts .......................................................................................... 14
Importing Contacts................................................................................................ 15
Backing Up Contacts............................................................................................. 16
Favorite Contacts................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3: Using the Phone ............................................................... 17
3.1 Voice Calls ................................................................................................. 17
Making a call......................................................................................................... 17
Answering a call.................................................................................................... 18
Ending a call.......................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4: Entering Information ........................................................ 20
4.1 On-Screen Keyboard................................................................................. 20
Using on-screen keyboard..................................................................................... 20
Setting the Input Method....................................................................................... 21
Changing the Input Method................................................................................... 21
4.2 Configuring phone keyboard settings .................................................... 21
Chapter 5: Email & Messaging........................................................... 22
To open Messaging................................................................................................ 22
5.1 Text Message............................................................................................. 22
Creating and sending a text message..................................................................... 22

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Receiving and Managing Messages ...................................................................... 23
5.2 Multimedia Message ................................................................................. 26
Creating and sending an MMS message ............................................................... 26
5.3 Voice Message........................................................................................... 27
Recording voice..................................................................................................... 28
Managing recorded voice ...................................................................................... 28
5.4 E-mail Accounts ........................................................................................ 29
Setting up an Internet e-mail account.................................................................... 29
To open Email ....................................................................................................... 29
5.5 Using E-mail............................................................................................... 31
Composing and sending an E-mail........................................................................ 31
Receiving e-mails.................................................................................................. 31
Reading and replying to e-mails............................................................................ 32
Managing E-mail folders....................................................................................... 32
Customizing e-mail settings .................................................................................. 32
Chapter 6: Using the Internet............................................................. 34
6.1 Connecting to the Internet........................................................................ 34
Wi-Fi...................................................................................................................... 34
Cellular Data Network........................................................................................... 35
Starting a Data Connection.................................................................................... 36
6.2 Browsing a Web Page............................................................................... 37
Managing a Web Page........................................................................................... 37
Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth................................................................ 40
7.1 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices............................................................ 40
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications .................................................. 41
8.1 Photos and Videos .................................................................................... 41
Taking a photo....................................................................................................... 41
Recording video..................................................................................................... 42
Reviewing a photo................................................................................................. 42
Reviewing a video................................................................................................. 43
Configuring camera settings.................................................................................. 43
8.2 Viewing Photos & Videos ......................................................................... 45
To view photos in the album................................................................................. 45
To Configure Camera & Video Playback settings ................................................ 47
To playback videos in the album........................................................................... 47
8.3 Using Music Player ................................................................................... 47
Music Screen ......................................................................................................... 47
Playing Music........................................................................................................ 48
Changing Playback options................................................................................... 48
Creating a Playlist.................................................................................................. 48
Chapter 9: Using GPS......................................................................... 50
9.1 Using GPS Tracker.................................................................................... 50
Turning on GPS..................................................................................................... 50
Hiding GPS Window............................................................................................. 50

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Managing Tracking Data....................................................................................... 51
Chapter 10: Programs......................................................................... 52
10.1 Browser .................................................................................................... 54
10.2 Calculator................................................................................................. 54
10.3 Calendar ................................................................................................... 54
10.4 Camcorder ............................................................................................... 54
10.5 Camera ..................................................................................................... 55
10.6 Clock......................................................................................................... 55
10.7 Contacts ................................................................................................... 56
10.8 Dialer ........................................................................................................ 56
10.9 Documents To Go ................................................................................... 56
Word To Go® Viewer........................................................................................... 56
Sheet To Go® Viewer........................................................................................... 57
Slideshow To Go® Viewer ................................................................................... 57
PDF To Go® Lite.................................................................................................. 57
10.10 eBuddy ................................................................................................... 58
10.11 Email....................................................................................................... 58
10.12 Facebook................................................................................................ 58
10.13 File Browser........................................................................................... 58
Managing Files and Folders .................................................................................. 58
10.14 Gallery .................................................................................................... 59
10.15 Gmail ...................................................................................................... 59
10.16 Google Talk............................................................................................ 59
10.17 GPS Tracker........................................................................................... 60
10.18 Java ME Apps ........................................................................................ 60
Online.................................................................................................................... 60
My Code................................................................................................................ 60
10.19 Maps ....................................................................................................... 60
10.20 Market..................................................................................................... 61
10.21 Messaging.............................................................................................. 61
10.22 Music ...................................................................................................... 61
10.23 Note pad ................................................................................................ 62
10.24 RoadSync Calendar .............................................................................. 62
10.25 RoadSync Mail....................................................................................... 62
10.26 Rss reader.............................................................................................. 63
10.27 Settings .................................................................................................. 63
10.28 SIM Toolkit ............................................................................................. 64
10.29 Videos..................................................................................................... 64
10.30 Voice Dialer............................................................................................ 64
10.31 Voice Note.............................................................................................. 64
10.32 YouTube ................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 11: Managing Your Phone.................................................... 66
11.1 Phone Settings ........................................................................................ 66
Wireless Controls .................................................................................................. 66
Call settings........................................................................................................... 66
Sound & display.................................................................................................... 66
Security & location................................................................................................ 67

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Applications..................................................... 68
SD card USB Mass Storage & phone storage........................... 68
Date & time ..................................................... 68
Locale & text.................................................... 68
About phone .......................................................................................................... 68
11.2 Changing Basic Settings ........................................................................ 69
Date and Time ....................................................................................................... 69
Setting Alarms....................................................................................................... 69
Display Settings..................................................................................................... 70
Ring Settings ......................................................................................................... 70
11.3 Using Wireless Control........................................................................... 70
11.4 Using RoadSync...................................................................................... 71
Set up RoadSync for the first time ........................................................................ 71
Customize RoadSync............................................................................................. 71
Start Synchronization ............................................................................................ 72
Update RoadSync.................................................................................................. 73
11.5 Protecting Your Phone ........................................................................... 73
Enable or Disable SIM card PIN........................................................................... 73
Enabling Password Protection............................................................................... 73
11.6 Resetting the Phone................................................................................ 73
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 74
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 78

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
1.1 Your Phone
Front
Back
Earpiece
Talk / Send:
• Activate the Dialer.
• Make or answer a call.
End: End or reject a call.
Home:
• Go back to Home screen.
• Long press to bring up
recent activities
Return
MIC
Menu:
• Press to unlock the phone.
• Press to view menu options.
Browser
Trackball: move to select
an option.
Touch screen
LED Alerts
Your phone is equipped with
2 LED indicators:
•Green: Send button
•Red: End button.
For more information, see
“LED Indicators” on page 12.
Back cover:
Push and slide
downwards to open the
cover.
5 Megapixels camera:
See “Photos and Videos”
on page 41.
Flash LED
Speaker

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Top
Side
NOTE: The battery can also be charged while connecting to a computer.
Earphone jack: Use a headset for hands-free conversation or listening to music.
Power:
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the phone on or off.
• To save battery, quick press to temporarily turn the screen
on or off.
Volume: Press upwards or
downwards to increase or
decrease the volume. Slide
down the key fully to enter
vibrate mode.
Shutter:
• Press the shutter to activate
camera.
• In Camera mode, press to tak
e
a photo or video. See “Photo
s
and Videos” on page 41.
Micro USB port:
• Connect USB cable to PC as a
modem /USB mass storage.
• Connect USB cable and the AC
adapter to charge the battery.
Strap hole

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1.2 Accessories
Your package comes with the following items. If any of them is missing, please
contact your retailer.
• Phone
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Li-Ion battery
• Earphone
• Quick Start Guide
• User manual (micro SD card)
1.3 Installing the SIM Card, Battery and
Memory Card
To remove the back cover
1. Turn the phone off.
2. Push and slide downwards to open the
back cover.
SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, memory storage, and network service
details.
To install the SIM card
Insert the SIM card as shown. Make sure the
gold contacts are facing down and the cut-off
corner facing towards the battery slot.
To remove the SIM card
1. Remove battery.
2. Use your finger to slide the SIM card from the
card slot.

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Battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Battery life varies depending on
the network and applications used and the type of connections attached to your
phone.
To install the battery
Insert the battery. Make sure the contacts of the
battery are aligned with the connectors on the
battery slot.
To remove the battery
Use your fingertip to lift the battery tab and
remove the battery.
To replace the back cover
Secure the hooks on the back cover with
designated holes on the phone and close the
back cover.
NOTE: To ensure battery performance and avoid the risk of fire:
• Use only original batteries designated for the phone.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures below -10ºC or higher than 45ºC.

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Memory card
You will need a microSD®card to store photos, music, videos and other data.
To install the memory card
1. Insert the memory card with the gold contacts
facing down.
2. Push the memory card until it clicks into place.
To remove the memory card
1. For safety removal, go to Settings > SD card,
USB Mass Storage & phone storage >
Unmount SD card.
2. Push the memory card down to eject it from the slot.
NOTE: To check for memory card compatibility, please refer to the memory card
documentation.
1.4 Charging the Battery
The battery out of the box is only partially charged. To fully charge the battery, charge
it for 2 hours.
1. Open the Micro USB port cover.
2. Plug the battery charger as shown in the diagram.
3. Plug the AC adapter to the wall outlet to start charging.
When the battery is charging, the red LED is activated; the
icon is also displayed on the status bar. When the
battery is fully charged, the red LED disappears and the
green LED is activated; if the phone is turned on, the
icon is also displayed on the status bar.
NOTE:
• The battery can also be charged when you connect your phone to the
computer.
• To ensure safety, do not remove the battery from the phone while the AC
adapter is connected or while it is being charged.
1.5 Using Headset
For hands-free conversation or listening to music, plug a headset to headset jack.
NOTE:
• When using a headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be limited.
Do not use headset if it will endanger you.
• Do not set the volume to its maximum with a headset as it may damage your
hearing.