WELLCOM A88 User manual

WellcoM A88
USER'S MANUAL

Table of Contents
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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.

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1.6 Turning the Phone On or Off
After installing the SIM card and charging the battery, you are now ready to turn on
your phone.
To turn on your phone
Press and hold the power button until the phone vibrates.
To turn off your phone
1. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
2. A pop-up window appears, tap Power off.
3. Select OK to confirm.
To set your phone to Sleep mode
To set your phone to sleep mode, press the power
button briefly. This will turn the display off.
To turn the display on, press again the power button
briefly.

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Chapter 2: The Basics
2.1 The Home Screen
From Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications
of missed calls, received messages, battery and connection status.
Status Bar Icons
The Status bar icons indicate different types of information. Tap the status bar and
scroll down to view notifications or view system information easily. To close the
window, press .
Shortcut Menu
Tap an icon to access the
function.
Application Drawer
Tap to view the
programs and settings
of the phone.
Status bar
• Displays status and
notification icons
and the clock.
• Message,
appointment, task,
and connection
notifications are
also displayed here.
Tap to open the
Contacts screen. See
“Contacts” on
page 14.
Tap to open the
Dial keypad.
Tap to display the system information. Tap to display the notifications.

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The icons on status bar indicates the following information:
Phone network icon
Notification icon
Battery icon
Bluetooth icon
Wi-Fi icon
USB connection
icon
Volume icon
The following icons may appear on the
volume icon area.
To adjust the volume, see “Adjusting the
Volume” on page 12.
Battery icon
The following icons may appear on the
battery icon area:
To charge the battery, see “Charging the
Battery” on page 5.
Icon Description
Volume is muted.
Vibrate mode is activated.
Speakerphone is on.
Icon Description
Battery is full.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
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The following icons may appear on the phone network icon area.
Icon Description
No network signal
Maximum signal strength. Fewer
bars indicate lower signal
strength.
GPRS network is in use.
HSDPA network is in use.
Call is in progress.
Call is in hold.
No SIM card inserted.
Icon Description

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Shortcut Menu
The Shortcut menu displays notification or other information of each menu item. To
easily access the menu, tap the item on the Home screen. By default, the following
applications are displayed:
Icon Menu Item Description
Messaging Displays message notification. Tap to
access Messaging menu. See page 22.
Dialer
Displays phone keypad. Tap to enter the
phone number and make calls. See
page 17.
Contacts
Displays contacts saved on the phone.
Tap to select the contact to make a
phone call or send text message. See
page 14.
Application
Drawer
Tap to access the Application Drawer.
See page 7.
Connection icon
The following icons may appear on the
connection icon area.
Notification icon
The following icons may appear on the
notification icon area.
Tap the status bar and scroll down to
view the details.
Icon Description
WiFi is connected.
Bluetooth connection is active.
GPRS data connection is active.
HSDPA data connection is
active.
Phone is connected to PC via
USB connector.
Icon Description
New text message notification
New email notification
Alarm
Task notification
Missed call notification

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Customizing the Shortcut menu
To add a shortcut:
1. Tap Menu > Add > Shortcuts.
2. Tap Applications to display the list of applications.
3. Tap to add the items that you want to appear on the
Home screen.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Tap the desired shortcut icon and hold. The icon
enlarges.
2. appears at the bottom of the Home screen.
3. Drag the icon to to delete.
4. The shortcut icon is then removed.

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Application Drawer
The Application Drawer contains all programs and settings. Tap to display the
menu.
Using Widgets
Save time with live updates right on Home screen and
get all of your personalized updates in one place.
You may add and customize the Widgets on Home
screen as you like.
1. From Home Screen, tap Menu > Add > Widgets.
2. A list of all available widgets is displayed. Tap to
select the widget you want to appear on Home
screen.
To remove widgets:
1. From Home screen, tap the desired widget and
hold. The widget enlarges.
2. appears at the bottom of the Home screen.
3. Drag the widget to to delete. The widget is
then removed.
Setting the wallpaper
You can customize the wallpaper of your Home screen with default wallpaper or with
pictures taken with your phone.
Tap to open/close the
Application Drawer.
Slide down the scroll bar
to access more programs
in your phone.
Tap an icon to open the
program.

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Set wallpaper from Pictures
1. From Home Screen, tap Menu > Wallpaper.
2. Select wallpaper from is displayed on screen.
3. Tap Pictures.
4. You will see thumbnail images of all pictures. Tap to
select the picture you want to use as wallpaper.
5. Drag your finger to select the crop area and tap
inside the box to crop the image.
6. Tap Save and the cropped image appears as
wallpaper on Home screen.
Set wallpaper from Wallpaper gallery
1. From Home Screen, tap Menu > Wallpaper.
2. Select wallpaper from is displayed on screen.
3. Tap Wallpaper gallery.
4. All system wallpapers are displayed. Tap to preview
the wallpaper.
5. Tap Set wallpaper to apply your selection.
2.2 LED Indicators
Your phone has 2 LED indicators: green and red. Whether your phone is turned on or
off, the LED indicators provide useful information.
NOTE: When the phone is on, pressing the Send or End key will light all the LED
indicators.
2.3 Adjusting the Volume
Your phone features three types of volume which can be adjusted separately:
•Media volume: Set the volume for music and videos.
•Ringer volume: Set the volume for incoming calls and notifications.
• In-call volume: Set the volume during a call.
LED Location Phone
State Indication
Green
(solid)
Send
button
Phone
On / Off
Battery is fully charged.
Red
(solid)
End button Phone
On / Off
Battery is charging.

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To adjust ringer volume
1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings> Sound &
display.
2. Tap Ringer volume or slide the volume button on
the right panel of your phone to activate the volume
window.
3. Tap the slider of the volume you want to adjust.
4. Do either of the following:
a. Drag the slider up to increase or drag the slider
down to decrease volume.
b. Tap Silent mode to set the phone to silent
mode, or drag down the slider until it clicks in place to switch to silent mode.
NOTE: When the phone is set to silent mode, all sounds are turned off except
media and alarm.
3. Tap OK to save your settings.
4. Tap to exit the menu.
To adjust in-call volume
1. During a phone call, slide the volume button on the
right.
2. Increase or decrease the volume by:
• Sliding the volume button up or down
• Using your finger to drag the slider up or down
on the screen.
To adjust media volume
1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings> Sound &
display.
2. Tap Media volume to activate the volume window.
3. Tap the slider of the volume you want to adjust.
4. Increase or decrease the volume by:
• Sliding the volume button up or down
• Using your finger to drag the slider up or down
on the screen.
5. Tap OK to confirm.
Ringer volume slider
In-call volume slider
Media volume slider

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2.4 Contacts
Contacts is your phonebook that lets you store names, phone numbers, e-mail
addresses and other information. Contacts are stored in the phone memory. You can
save information such as names, pictures, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.
You can also add the frequently used contacts to the favorites list. See “Favorite
Contacts” on page 16.
Adding a Contact
1. On Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap Menu > New > Create contact. The New
contact window appears.
3. Tap each field to enter the contact information with
the on-screen keypad.
TIPS:
• To add picture, tap Menu > Add Icon, then
select a picture file or take a photo of the
contact immediately. To take a photo of the
contact, select Menu > Capture picture.
• To assign a ring tone, tap Ringtone then
select a tone from the list.
4. Tap Done to save.
Searching for Contacts
On Contacts screen, do any of the following to easily
search for contacts:
• Tap Menu > Search.
• Type the first few letters of the contact to search.
The list is filtered as you type.
• Tap an alphabetical index to view contacts that start
with the letter. For example, to view names that
start with “k”, tap “k” and the list of contacts will be
displayed.
• To filter the contacts list by categories, tap Menu >
By group, then select one of the following options:
All contacts, Contacts with phone numbers, or
My Contacts.

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Importing Contacts
Copy SIM contacts to the phone
1. From Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap Menu > Import > SIM Card.
3. Tap OK.
NOTE:
• To copy a single contact, simply tap the
contact, then edit contact information as in
“Adding a contact“.
• To copy all contacts, tap Menu > Import All.
All contacts on the SIM card are imported.
Copy SD contacts to the phone
1. From Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap Menu > Import > SD Card.
NOTE:
• To copy a single contact, tap simply tap the
contact, Tap Import one VCard file, and tap
to select the contact you want to copy. Then
edit contact information as in “Adding a
contact“.
• To copy all contacts, tap Import all VCard
files. All contacts on the SD card are
imported.
3. Tap OK.