CAT® S53 USER MANUAL ㄠˇ
PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 • Please read this manual and the recommended safety precautions to ensure the correct use of this device. • If used in saltwater, rinse the device afterwards to avoid salt corrosion. • Avoid hitting, throwing, crushing, puncturing or bending the device. • Do not switch on the device in a circumstance when it is prohibited or where it may cause interference or danger.
LEGAL NOTICE © 2022 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow", the "Power Edge" and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Bullitt Mobile Ltd. is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTICE Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service providers. Therefore, the descriptions in this manual may not exactly match the purchased product or its accessories. The manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.
CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE CAT® S53 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 RUGGED CREDENTIALS............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ...................................................................................................
WI-FI® ..................................................................................................................................................................................................17 SMS AND MMS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 BLUETOOTH® ...................................................................................................
WELCOME TO THE CAT® S53 The Cat S53 is robust and reliable. It's not just tough on the outside, it's sleek and sophisticated on the inside too. This latest addition to the Cat phones portfolio includes notable upgrades. Faster 5G connectivity, a better camera, and more memory. We designed the Cat S53 for dependability in extreme situations. With extended battery life, and a big bright screen you can read in full sunlight and that works with gloves on, and of course it’s drop-proof.
1. Earpiece 2. Volume Up/Down keys 3. Power button 4. 3.5mm headphone port 5. USB port cameras 6. Programmable key 7. SIM/SD door 8. Front camera 9. Fingerprint scanner 10. Speaker 11. Flash 12.
4. If you would like to use a microSD card, place this on the microSD tray with gold pins of the memory card also facing up. 5. Carefully insert the tray back into the SIM card slot and reposition the door. NOTE Push the SIM/SD door back in until it is closed securely. CHARGING THE BATTERY The S53 battery cannot be removed from the device. To charge it: 1. Connect the USB power cable to the charging power adapter and insert USB cable into USB port.
POWERING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF POWER ON • Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone. The first time you turn on your phone, you will see a Welcome Screen. Select your preferred language and tap START to continue the set-up. • Press and hold to open the power off options (Power off/ Restart/ Emergency) when the device is on. • Press to lock or wake the screen when the device is idle. NOTE: A Wi-Fi or Data connection is required to access data and services.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN/PHONE LOCKING THE SCREEN 1. If your device is turned on, press the Power Key to lock the screen. You can still receive messages and calls if the screen is locked. 2. If the device is left undisturbed for a certain period, the screen will lock automatically. You can adjust the length of this in the settings menu. UNLOCKING THE PHONE Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock. You will be prompted to configure this during the set-up wizard.
New email message Phone microphone is muted Alarm is set Downloading data Data is syncing New text message NAVIGATION BAR The navigation bar is located at the bottom of the screen. While the device is in full screen mode, please swipe up from the bottom of the device to make the navigation bar appears. • If you would like to access all apps, please swipe up from the bar. The bar contains three main soft buttons: Back Button Tap to return to the previous screen.
SHORTCUT ICONS ADDING A NEW HOME SCREEN ITEM 1. From the Home Screen, swipe up. 2. To add an item to your Home Screen, drag its icon to your chosen position. MOVING A HOME SCREEN ITEM 1. Tap and hold an app icon on the Home Screen until it moves. 2. Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the chosen position on the screen, then release it. NOTE: There must be enough space for an icon to fit on the Home Screen panel. REMOVING A HOME SCREEN ITEM 1.
3. Then touch the screen anywhere outside of the folder. WALLPAPERS CHANGING YOUR WALLPAPER 1. Tap and hold the Home Screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers. 3. Scroll through the available options. 4. Tap Set Wallpaper on chosen image – then choose whether to set it as Lock Screen wallpaper, Home Screen wallpaper or both. TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO AND FROM YOUR DEVICE Transfer your favorite music and pictures between your device and PC in Media Device MTP mode. 1. Connect your device to your PC with the USB power cable.
NOTE: When you’re on a call, you can either answer incoming calls or send them to your voicemail. You can also set up conference calls with several participants. When you’re on a call, press the Home button to return to the Home Screen and use other functions. To return to the calling screen, drag the notification bar down and tap Current call. MAKING A PHONE CALL WITH THE KEYPAD From the Home Screen, tap . Then tap to show the keypad. Tap the numeric keys to dial the phone number.
ENDING A PHONE CALL During a phone call, press Hang up to hang up. CONTACTS The Contacts app lets you save and manage information about your contacts. OPENING THE CONTACTS APP When you set up the device, Contacts will display a message outlining how to start adding contacts. To open the app, do one of the following: • Swipe up from the Home Screen and then tap Contacts . • All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling list. Tap on them to see more details.
2. Tap at the top right corner. SEARCHING FOR A CONTACT 1. In the contacts list, tap to search for a contact. 2. Enter the name of the contact for which you are searching. As you type, contacts with matching names appear below the search box. EDITING A CONTACT You can always make changes to the information you have stored for a contact. 1. In the contacts list, tap the contact you want to edit. 2. Tap the edit icon . 3. Make the desired changes to the contact information, then tap Save.
2. Tap Wi-Fi and slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right . 3. Choose a Wi-Fi network to connect to from the list. 4. If you select an open network, the device will connect automatically. If you select a network that is secured, you must enter a password and tap Connect. NOTE: • You will not have to re-enter the password for a secured network if you have connected to it before, unless the device has been reset to its default settings, or if the Wi-Fi password has been changed.
5. Your device is now in multimedia mode. Once you’re done, tap . OPENING AND REPLYING TO A MESSAGE 1. In the message list, tap a text or multimedia message thread to open it. 2. Tap the text box to compose a message. 3. When ready, tap . BLUETOOTH® Your Cat® S53 device has Bluetooth. It can create a wireless connection with other Bluetooth devices, so you can share files with your friends, talk hands-free with a Bluetooth headset, or even transfer photos from your device to a PC.
1. Tap the file you want to send. 2. Tap > Bluetooth, then select a paired device. DISCONNECTING OR UNPAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE Swipe up from the Home Screen > Settings > Connected devices Tap Previously connected devices Tap and then tap FORGET to confirm the disconnection TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS You can use your Cat® S53 to shoot and share pictures and videos. OPENING YOUR CAMERA AND TAKING A PHOTO To open the camera app, do the following: • Tap on the Home Screen.
EDIT AND SHARE PHOTOS As you browse through your photos, the following options are available: • Share: Tap • Edit: Tap • Search: Tap • Delete: Tap to share your photos through various apps available on your device. to edit your photos with a range of options available. to see the search similar image online. to delete the photos you don’t want. • Details: Swipe up to see the details of the photos. SHOOTING A VIDEO • Tap on the Home Screen. 1. By default, the app opens in Camera mode. 2.
VIEWING A PHOTO 1. In Photos, tap a folder to view the photos inside. 2. Tap the picture to view it in full-screen mode, then swipe left or right to view the previous or next picture. 3. To zoom in on the image, pinch two fingers apart from each other at the location of the screen where you want to zoom in. In zoom mode, swipe your finger up or down and left or right. ENJOYING MUSIC Music files can be transferred from a PC onto your Cat® S53 so you can listen to music wherever you are.
SWITCHING BETWEEN ACCOUNTS Tap on the account picture in the top right of the screen, and the account selection box will appear for you to switch to the account you want to view. CREATING AND SENDING AN EMAIL 1. On the Inbox screen, tap Compose. 2. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. • To send the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with spaces. • To Cc or Bcc other recipients, tap to display the Cc/Bcc fields. 3.
2. Tap a category, and then tap the item you want to download for added information. 3. To install the item, tap Install. NOTE: Charges may apply to some of the content in Google Play. You can check the progress of a download in the notification panel. UNINSTALLING AN APP 1. Swipe up from the Home Screen to access the App drawer. 2. Hold your finger on the app that you wish to uninstall and drag it up to Uninstall in the top right of the screen.
6. When you are finished, your account will be added to the list in the Accounts settings screen. REMOVING AN ACCOUNT An account and all information associated with it can be removed from your device, including email, contacts, settings, etc. Some accounts, however, cannot be removed, such as the first account you signed into on your device. If you attempt to remove certain accounts, be aware that all personal information associated with it will be deleted. 1.
• If it is a special occasion such as a birthday or a day-long event, slide the All-day switch to the right . 3. Set the time of your event reminder, invite people, set a colour and add any notes or attachments. 4. Once all information is entered and settings are complete, tap Save. SETTING AN EVENT REMINDER 1. On any calendar view, tap an event to view its details. 2. Tap 3. Tap Add notification to set the reminder for the event. 4. Tap Save to save it. to start editing the event.
CALCULATOR Your Cat® S53 is equipped with a calculator that has both a standard and advanced mode. OPENING THE CALCULATOR 1. Swipe up from the Home Screen > Calculator to open the app. 2. Swipe left or rotate the device to horizontal to access the Advanced calculator mode. MANAGING THE DEVICE To configure your device, swipe up from the Home Screen > Settings.
To enable the display to rotate when you turn your device between landscape and portrait, tap Advanced and slide the Auto-rotate switch to the right . ADJUSTING THE IDLE TIME BEFORE THE SCREEN TURNS OFF If your device is idle for a period of time, the screen will turn off to save battery power. To set a longer or shorter idle time: 1. On the Settings screen, tap Display > Advanced > Screen Timeout. 2. Select the duration you want the screen to be illuminated for before it turns off.
NOTE: Remember that accessing data services while roaming may incur considerable additional charges. Check with your network service provider about data roaming fees. DISABLE DATA SERVICE On the Settings screen, tap Network & Internet > Mobile Network. Slide the Mobile data switch to the left . USING NFC NFC allows the exchange of data between two NFC-enabled devices, when both devices are either touching or no more than a few inches apart. ACTIVATING THE NFC FUNCTION 1.
• Tap Notifications to configure the notification settings. • Tap Default apps to set, or clear default apps. • Tap Advanced > Permission manager to adjust what information the app can access. • Tap Advanced > Wireless emergency Alerts to change your emergency alert settings. • Tap Advanced > Special app access to configure which apps can access special features listed here. RESETTING THE DEVICE BACKING UP PERSONAL SETTINGS Your personal settings can be backed up to Google servers with a Google Account.
APPENDIX OPERATING TEMPERATURE • Keep the ambient temperature between -25°C to 55°C for using the device powered by a battery. While charging the device, the ambient temperature should be between 0°C to 40°C. Please wear protective gloves while using it outside the range of 0°C to 45°C. VIEWING THE E-LABEL To view the regulatory information on your device, do the following: 1. From the Home Screen, tap > Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, tap About Phone > Regulatory Information.
Cases with metal parts may change the RF performance of the device, including its compliance with RF exposure guidelines in a manner that has not been tested or certified. Thus, use of such accessories should be avoided. TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF EXPOSURE TO RADIATION, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING: • Use the mobile phone in good reception conditions to reduce the amount of radiation received (in particular in underground car parks and on train or car journeys).
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.60 W/kg. This mobile phone is complied with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities – this is to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment. • Medical devices - please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your device may interfere with the operation of your medical device. Follow the rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and healthcare facilities. • Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 5.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT • The device complies with the RF specifications when the device is used near your ear or at a distance of 0.4 inches from your body. Ensure that the device accessories such as a device case and a device holster are not composed of metal components. Keep the device 0.4 inches away from your body to meet the requirement earlier mentioned. • On a stormy day with thunder, do not use the device when it is being charged to prevent any danger caused by lightning.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you suspect damage, take it to a qualified service center for inspection. Improper use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazards.
Directive (Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and its amendment directive (EU) 2015/863 of the European Parliament and of the Council). It is recommended to visit the Web site regularly for up-to-date information. EU REGULATORY CONFORMANCE Hereby, Bullitt Mobile Ltd. declares that this device is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. For the declaration of conformity, visit the website: https://www.catphones.
5G NR SA Band n78 25 5GNR NSA EN-DC_1_n78 : 1920 - 1980 MHz 24 5GNR NSA EN-DC_3_n78: 1710 - 1785 MHz 24 5GNR NSA EN-DC_8_n78 : 880 - 915 MHz 24 5GNR NSA EN-DC_3_n41: 2496 - 2690 MHz 25 5GNR NSA EN-DC_1_n78 :3300 - 3800 MHz 25 5GNR NSA EN-DC_3_n78 : 3300 - 3800 MHz 25 5GNR NSA EN-DC_8_n78 :3300 - 3800 MHz 25 5GNR NSA EN-DC_3_n41 : 1710 - 1785 MHz 22 BT-BR/EDR 8 BT-BLE 4 WiFi 2.
CAT® S53 SPECIFICATION Operation System Android 11 Processor Qualcomm SD480 Memory Internal Memory: 128GB eMMC / 6GB LPDDR4X SDRAM External Memory: SDXC, Class 10/Ultra high speed/up to 256GB Network 5G band: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7 n8, n28, n41, n66, n77, n78 LTE: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,34,38,39,40,41,66 WCDMA: 1,2,4,5,6,8,19 GSM: 850,900,1800,1900 CDMA: BC0, BC1, BC10 Display Size 6.
© 2022 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow", the "Power Edge" and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. www.cat.com / www.caterpillar.com Bullitt Mobile Ltd. is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Bullitt Mobile Ltd.
