Cat® S50 smartphone User Manual MIL C SPE
Please Read Before Proceeding Safety Precautions Please read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of your mobile phone. Despite the nature of this rugged device, avoid hitting, throwing, dropping, crushing, bending and puncturing, your mobile phone. Avoid using your mobile phone in a damp environment, such as the bathroom. Prevent your mobile phone from being intentionally soaked or washed in liquid.
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Contents Welcome to the Cat® S50 smartphone.............................................................. 1 Getting to Know Your Mobile Phone .............................................................................. 1 Key Functions at Your Fingertips..................................................................................... 1 Getting Started with Your Mobile Phone........................................................................ 2 Powering On or Off Your Mobile Phone ...................
Google Services............................................................................................... 25 Using Maps...................................................................................................... 27 Using YouTube................................................................................................ 28 Using Play Store.............................................................................................. 28 Synchronising Information..............................
Welcome to the Cat® S50 smartphone The S50 4G smartphone is designed for the outdoors, and has built in features to deal with challenging environments. It’s certified to the highest industry standard for ruggedness, IP67, so it’s waterproof and the screen can even be used with wet fingers. It has excellent scratchresistant glass, is dustproof and can withstand being dropped from a height of 1.22m. It also has a quad core (1.
Getting Started with Your Mobile Phone Installing a Memory Card 1. Open the memory/SIM card slot cover. 2. Insert a microSD card as shown. Note: ∙∙ Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down, push the memory card all the way in until you hear a locking sound. ∙∙ To remove the microSD card, press against the edge of the memory card to release it. ∙∙ Do not force the microSD card as this could damage the memory card or slot. Installing a micro SIM card 1.
Charging the Battery The S50 has a built-in battery. To charge the battery do the following: 1. Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to the charger. Note: Only use Cat® approved chargers and cables. Unapproved equipment may cause damage to the device or cause batteries to explode. 2. Open the USB port cover. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your phone. Note: Be careful not to use excessive force when plugging the USB cable in.
Powering On or Off Your Mobile Phone Powering On Your Mobile Phone Press the Power button. The first time you power on your phone, you will see a Welcome screen. Select your preferred language and touch the Start icon to continue with the set up process. Note: If personal identification number (PIN) protection is enabled on your SIM Card, you will be asked to enter your PIN before the Welcome screen. A Wi-Fi or Data connection is needed to complete the set-up process.
Using the Touchscreen Touchscreen Actions Touch: Touch using your fingertip to select an item, confirm a selection, or start an application. Touch and hold: Touch an item with your fingertip and continue to press down until your mobile phone responds. For example, to open the options menu for the active screen, touch the screen and hold down until the menu appears. Swipe: Move your finger across the screen either vertically or horizontally. For example, swipe left or right to switch between pictures.
Display Display layout Notifications and Status Information The Status bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays notifications icons, such as missed call or received messages (on the left) and phone status icons, such as battery status (on the right), as well as the current time.
Notification Panel Your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new message, or when there is an incoming call. The notification panel also informs you about alarms and settings, for example, when an alarm has been set. Open the notification panel to see who the wireless network operator is, or to view a message, reminder, or event notification. Opening the Notification Panel 1.
Widgets A widget lets you preview or use an application. You can place widgets on your Home screen as icons or preview windows. Several widgets are installed on your phone by default. More widgets are available to download from Google Play Store. To add a widget to one of the screens: 1. From the Home screen, press and hold the Home screen. 2. Select WIDGETS to display the available widgets. 2. To add an item, drag your desired widget to a specific Home screen.
Using Airplane Mode Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless connections. Rather than powering off your phone, you can set it to Airplane mode. 1. Press and hold the Power button. 2. Select Airplane mode in the options menu. Or, using the Settings application, access the WIRELESS & NETWORKS menu to enable Airplane mode. Phone There are several ways of making a phone call.
2. In the list, select the contact you want to call. 3. Press the phone number to call the contact. Making a Call from Call log 1. Select > Phone ( )> (bottom left hand corner of screen) to display all call history. 2. Select of the contact you want to call. Answering and Rejecting a Call Answering or Rejecting an Incoming Call When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have entered in People.
Switching Between Calls If you receive a new call whilst you are already on a call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. Whilst you are on two calls, press . 2. The current call is placed on hold and you are connected to the other call. Using Call log The Call log contains a list of calls that you have dialed, received or missed. You can use the call log to quickly find a recently dialled number or add an incoming number to your contact list. Saving an entry to People 1.
People The People application enables you to save and manage information about your contacts, such as phone numbers and addresses. Once you have saved the contact information on your mobile phone, it gives you easy access to people with whom you want to communicate. Opening the People Application If you have a new mobile phone and have not yet added any contacts, Contacts displays a message with hints and tips on how to start adding contacts to your mobile phone.
Adding a Contact to Your Favourites 1. Touch the contact you want to add to Favourites. 2. Select next to the name. The icon turns gray ( ). Searching for a Contact 1. In the contacts list, press to search for a contact. 2. Enter the name of the contact you are searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear below the search box. Editing a Contact You can make changes to the information you have stored for a contact at any time. 1.
Using the Onscreen Keyboard Displaying the Keyboard Panel Use the onscreen keyboard to enter text. Some applications will open the keyboard automatically. In other applications, select a text field to open the keyboard. To open the keyboard, touch the space where you want to write the text. Press the Back key to hide the keyboard. Using the Landscape Keyboard If you find the keyboard inconvenient or difficult to use, turn your mobile phone sideways.
Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message 1. On the messaging screen, press . 2. Enter a phone number in the To field. 3. Touch the composition text box to start entering your message. 4. Select > Add subject to add the message subject. 5. Enter a subject. Your mobile phone is now in multimedia message mode. 6. Select and select the type of media file you wish to attach to the message. 7. Once you have finished, press . Opening and Viewing a Multimedia Message 1.
Email Your mobile phone puts email at your fingertips, as well. Using your Email application, you can configure it for most of the popular email services. These types of email accounts are known as POP3, IMAP, or Exchange. Opening Email To open the application, select > Email ( ). Adding an Email Account When using the Email application for the first time, you must configure your email account.
Opening an Email 1. Select an email from the Inbox screen to open it. 2. To access a folder(s) on an email account, select the account selection box at the top left hand corner of the screen, the folder(s) for the selected account will be displayed under ALL FOLDERS. Composing and Sending an Email 1. On the Inbox screen, select . Note: To switch to another email account, select the account selection box at the top left hand corner of the screen, then select the account you want to view. 2.
account: POP3, IMAP, or Exchange. You can enter the necessary details manually, although you will typically need to contact your email service provider to determine the right settings for the account. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi gives you wireless access to broadband Internet access. To use Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, you will need to have access to wireless access points (hotspots). Any obstacle that blocks the Wi-Fi signal will reduce its strength. Turning On Wi-Fi 1. Select > Settings ( ). 2.
Bluetooth Your mobile phone has Bluetooth, which allows you to 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 phone to your PC. If you are using Bluetooth, remember to stay within 10 metres (33 feet) of other Bluetooth devices. Be aware that obstacles like walls or other electronic equipment may interfere with your Bluetooth connection. Turning On Bluetooth 1.
Sending Files via Bluetooth With Bluetooth, you can share pictures, videos, or music files with your family and friends. To send files via Bluetooth, do the follows: 1. Select the file to be sent. 2. Select > Bluetooth, and then select a paired device. Disconnecting or Unpairing a Bluetooth Device 1. Select > Settings ( ). 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, select Bluetooth. 3. On the connected device option, select and then Unpair to disconnect the device.
Note: When in the Camera app, you can also press the Camera key to take your photos (please refer to page 1). Viewing Your Photos To view your photos, do one of the following: • When in the Camera view, swipe to the left to view the photos you have taken. Note: To go back to Camera view press the Back key ( appears again. ) or swipe to the right until the capture screen • Select > Photos ( ), to view all Photos and Videos. • Select > Gallery ( ), to view all the Photos and Videos.
3. Select to start, then follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure you keep your device centred on the subject, and do not move the device too quickly. Note: If the device failed to capture the shot, press 5 to try again. 4. Once a photo has been taken sucessfully, a 3 icon appears on the screen and it will be automatically saved. Using the Gallery Your Gallery application can automatically search for pictures and videos saved to Phone or SD storage.
Enjoying Music You can transfer music files from your PC to your microSD card so you can listen to music on your mobile phone. Copying Music to the microSD Card 1. Connect the phone to your computer with a USB cable and mount the microSD card. 2. On the PC, navigate to the USB drive and open it. 3. Create a folder in the root directory of the microSD card (for example, Music). 4. Copy the music from your computer to the folder you have created. 5.
Listening to FM Radio FM Radio lets you listen to FM radio stations on your mobile phone. Connect your headset first to the audio jack of your phone before opening the application. Select > FM Radio ( ) to launch the application. Tuning the FM Radio Note: To pick up all your favourite stations, you will need to ensure that your Local Regional Band is set correctly. To change the region, press > Settings > Regional Band and scroll through the list and select your Region.
Google Services You must sign in to a Google account to use Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Google applications. To download applications from Play Store, you will also be prompted to sign in to your Google account. Note: If your phone does not have a SIM card installed, you cannot connect to mobile networks for voice and data services, but you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to sign in to your Google Account, and to use all the features of your phone, except making a phone call.
Opening Gmail Select > Gmail ( ). The Inbox mail list will appear. Any emails you decide to keep on your mobile phone will go to your Inbox folder. Switching Between Accounts To switch to another email account, select the account selection box at the top left hand corner of the screen, then select the account you want to view. Composing and Sending an Email 1. On the Inbox screen, select . 2. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field.
Using Maps Maps lets you find your current location, view real-time traffic conditions (depending on availability in your location), and get detailed directions to various destinations on a satellite, traffic, or other kind of map. Enabling Location Before you open Maps to find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable “location source”. 1. Select > Settings ( ). 2. Select Location. 3. Set Location setting to ON. A Location consent message will appear, press Agree to continue. 4.
6. When you have finished viewing or following the directions, press twice to reset the map. Using YouTube YouTube is Google’s free online video streaming service for viewing, searching, and uploading videos. Opening YouTube Select > YouTube ( ). The videos are grouped into categories, such as What to Watch, My Subscriptions, Uploads, History, Watch Later, and more. Searching for a Video 1. On the YouTube screen, touch . 2. Enter a search keyword, and then press . 3.
Installing an Application Note: If you want to install a non-Market application, select Settings ( ) > Security, and then select the Unknown sources check box to allow installation of the non-Market application. 1. Select > Play Store ( ). 2. Select a category, and then select the item you want to download. On the item details screen, read more about the application, including overall rating, and user comments.
2. In ACCOUNTS, select add Account. The screen displays your current synchronisation settings and a list of your current accounts. Note: In some cases, you may need to obtain account details from network administrator support. For example, you may need to know the account’s domain or server address. 3. Select the account type to add. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required and optional information about the account.
Using Other Applications Using the Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronisation settings, the calendar on your phone stays in synchronisation with your calendar on the web. Opening the Calendar Select options. > Calendar ( ) to open the application. Press to display various view and settings Creating an Event 1. On any calendar view, press and hold the screen and select the New event option. 2. Enter the name and location of the event.
• Clear search history: Remove all the searches that you have performed. • Notifications: Select the tickbox to send you an event notification. • Sound: Select the ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. • Vibrate: Select the tickbox so that the device vibrates when you receive an event notification. • Pop-up notification: Select the tickbox to set an event reminder. • Default reminder time: Select the default time before an event for event reminders to occur.
Managing Your Mobile Phone To configure your mobile phone, press > Settings ( ). Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be asked if you want the time and date to update automatically using the time provided by the network. Note: When the time provided by the network is automatically used, you cannot set the date, time, and time zone. 1. On the Settings screen, select Date & time. 2. Clear the Automatic date & time tickbox. 3.
Adjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns Off If your mobile phone is idle for several minutes, it will turn the screen off to save battery power. To set a longer or shorter idle time, do the following: 1. On the Settings screen, select Display > Sleep. 2. Select the duration you want the screen to be illuminated. Setting Phone Ringtone Turning Silent Mode On 1. Press and hold the Power button. 2. Select to enable silent mode. This will mute all sounds apart from media and alarms.
Protecting Your Mobile Phone Enable Your SIM Card PIN 1. On the Settings screen, select Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock. 2. Select the Lock SIM card tickbox. 3. Enter the SIM card PIN, and then press OK. To change the SIM card PIN at any time, select Change SIM PIN. Note: You can dial emergency numbers any time from your mobile phone.
Managing Applications Viewing an Installed Application 1. On the Settings screen, select Apps. 2. In the applications list, do one of the following: • Select > Sort by size. Then touch an application to view its details. • Select DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL tab at the top of the screen. Then select an application to view its details. • Select an application to view its details directly. Removing an Installed Application 1. On the Settings screen, select Apps. 2.
2. When prompted, press Reset phone, and then press Erase everything. The mobile phone resets the settings to the original factory settings, and then restarts. Hardware Reset Of Your Device This device has an internal battery. The hardware cannot, therefore, be reset by removing the battery. If you need to reset the hardware, please follow the steps listed below.
Specifications Item Specifications Operating System Android 4.4 KIT KAT Platform Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Quad Core A7 1.
Appendix Warnings and Precautions This section contains important information about the operating instructions of your device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your device. Waterproof Casing USB and Headphone Port covers must be securely in place, and the rear cover properly fitted and locked to ensure the device will meet this level of protection. Electronic Device Power off your device if using the device is prohibited.
Operating Environment Do not use or charge the device in dusty, damp and dirty places, or places with magnetic fields. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in a malfunction of the circuit. The device complies with the RF specifications when the device is used near your ear or at a distance of 1.5cm from your body. Ensure that the device accessories such as a device case and a device holster are not composed of metal components. Keep your device 1.
If the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed or broken), or the plug becomes loose, stop using the cable at once. Failure to do so may lead to an electric shock, a short circuit of the charger, or a fire. Do not dispose of the device in fire as it may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged. Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the device, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not yet been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine whether interfering noise can be heard.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation on the 5.15-5.25 GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use only. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The device could discontinue transmission automatically in the event that there is no information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes, where required, by the technology.
It is mandatory to perform audio tests for EN50332 on all devices tested in accordance to EN60950-1:2006. This device has been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1and/or EN 50332-2 standards. Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. Prevention of Hearing Loss Warning statement requirement under EN 60950-1:A12.
Declaration of Conformity The device complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive if used for its intended purpose and provided the following standards have been applied: 1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) • EN 62311: 2008, EN 50360:2001/A1:2012, EN 50566:2013 • EN 62209-1:2006, EN 62209-2:2010 • EN 62479:2010 2. Safety (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) • EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 • EN 50332-1:2000 50332-2:2003 3.
CE SAR Compliance This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organisations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies.
EU Regulatory Conformance The manufacturer hereby declares that this device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For the declaration of conformity, visit the Web site www.catphones.com/certification. 0678 Note: Observe the national local regulations in the location where the device is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member states of the European Union (EU).
