Cat® B15Q Smartphone User manual
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® B15Q 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............................................................................................... 26 Using Maps...................................................................................................... 28 Using YouTube................................................................................................. 29 Using Play Store.............................................................................................. 29 Synchronizing Information.............................
Welcome to the Cat® B15Q Smartphone The B15Q is waterproof and dustproof IP67 rated and is rugged enough to withstand a drop of 1.8M onto a hard surface. Yet it also features a capacitive touch control panel through excellent scratch resistant glass, and is powered by Android, offering Google suite applications, including access to thousands of Android application through Google Play Store.
Getting Started with Your Mobile Phone Removing the Back Cover 1. Slide the back cover latch to the unlock position. 2. Hook your fingertip under the back cover. 3. Pry to open the back cover. 4. You now have access to battery compartment.
Installing the Memory Card 1. Open the memory slot cover. 2. Insert a microSD card as shown. Note: When inserting the microSD card, make sure that the gold contacts face downward. Installing the SIM card(s) Insert the SIM card(s) as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down and the cut-off corner is facing towards the battery compartment. SD rd Ca SIM Note: Both SIM card slots support 3G services, however only one can be 3G enabled at a time, with the default set to top slot.
Replacing the Back Cover 1. Make sure the rear cover is the correct way round. 2. Engage the hooks on the top of the back cover with the designated holes on your phone. 3. Push the back cover firmly to secure it into place. Note: Be careful not to bend the lugs/catches/hooks on the battery cover. SD rd Ca SIM 4. Press and hold the bottom of the back cover and slide the back cover latch to the left to the lock the back cover.
Charging the Battery Before charging the battery, ensure that it has been properly inserted into your phone. 1. Connect the USB cable that came with your mobile phone to the charger. Note: Use only 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.
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.
Rotating Your Mobile Phone Display The orientation of most screens will rotate with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways and back again. See “Auto-rotate screen“ on page 35. Locking and Unlocking the Screen Locking the Screen When your mobile phone is on, press the Power button to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, you can still receive messages and calls. If you leave your mobile phone undisturbed for a while, the screen will lock automatically.
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), along with the current time.
Notification Panel Your mobile phone will notify you when you receive a new message or there is an incoming event. The notification panel also informs you about alarms and settings — for example, when an alarm is activated. 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 can be downloaded from Google Play Store. To add a widget to one of the screens: 1. From the Home screen, touch the Menu key. Then touch WIDGETS to display the available widgets. 2. To add an item, drag your desired widget to a specific Home screen.
Using the 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 the Power button. 2. Touch Airplane mode in the options menu. Or using the Settings application, access the WIRELESS & NETWORKS menu to enable the Airplane mode. Phone There are several ways to place a phone call.
Making a Call from Contacts 1. Touch and then People ( ) to display the contact list. If you are already within the Dialer, touch the Menu key or Options and select People. 2. In the list, touch the contact you want to call. 3. Touch . If you have inserted two SIM cards, touch the desired network to dial the phone number. Making a Call from Call log 1. Touch > Phone ( ) > Call Log tab (lower left corner of screen) to display all call history. 2. Touch of the contact you want to call.
Switching Between Calls If you receive a new call while you are already on a call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. While you are on two calls, touch . 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 called 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 such as phone numbers and addresses of your contacts. After you save 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 on how to start adding contacts to your mobile phone.
Editing a Contact You can always make changes to the information you have stored for a contact. 1. In the contacts list, touch the contact whose details you want to edit. 2. Touch the Menu key, and then touch Edit. 3. Make the desired changes to the contact information, and then touch Done. To cancel all changes you have made to the contact information, touch the Back key.
Customizing Keyboard Settings 1. Touch > Settings ( ) > Language & input. 2. On Android keyboard option, touch to customize the Android keyboard settings. Messaging The Messaging application allows you to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with anyone using an SMS or MMS-capable phone. With the Email application you can read and send emails. SMS and MMS Opening Messaging To open the application, do one of the following: • Touch on the Home screen. • Touch > Messaging ( ).
5. Enter a subject. Your mobile phone is now in multimedia message mode. 6. Touch and select the kind of media file to attach to the message. 7. Once you are done, touch to send your message. . If you have inserted two SIM cards, touch the desired network Opening and Viewing a Multimedia Message 1. In the message list, touch the message thread to open it. 2. Touch the multimedia message to view the message. 3. Flick up or down to view the previous or next slide. Replying to a Message 1.
3. Touch Next. The device will automatically retrieve the email settings. To manually set up the email, touch Manual setup. Note: If you touch Manual setup, contact your email service provider for the parameters required for your account if you don’t know what they are. 4. Select an email connection protocol which best suits your needs. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter all the server information, Domain, Username, Password, and other related information. Touch Next to continue.
4. To send an attachment with the message, touch the Menu key, and then touch Attach file. Select the type of file then select the file you want to attach. 5. When you are finished, touch . If you touch the Back key while composing a message, it save the current message as a draft. Replying to an Email Message 1. Touch the email message you want to view and reply to. 2. Touch or touch > Reply all to reply to the email message. Deleting an Email Account 1.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi gives you wireless access to broadband Internet access. To use Wi-Fi on your mobile phone, you need to have access to wireless access points (hotspots). Obstacles that block the Wi-Fi signal will reduce its strength. Turning On Wi-Fi 1. Touch > Settings ( ). 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch Wi-Fi and set it to ON. Connecting to a Wireless Network 1. Once turned on, touch Wi-Fi. 2. A list of detected Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Touch a W-Fi network to connect to it. 3.
3. To make your phone visible to others, touch your phone model name to make this device visible to other Bluetooth devices. Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth Device Your mobile Bluetooth lets you do the following: • Hands Free Profile (HFP): allows you to use a hands-free Bluetooth device. • Headset Profile (HSP): allows you to use a mono Bluetooth headset. • Object Push Profile (OPP): allows you to transfer files through Bluetooth.
Entertainment In addition to being a communication device and personal assistant, your mobile phone also provides you with a multitude of entertainment possibilities. You can take photos, create videos and audio clips, and download and listen to music. Taking Photos and Recording Videos The camera is a combination of camera and camcorder that you can use to shoot and share pictures and videos. Opening Your Camera Touch > Camera ( ) to open the camera.
next to flashing timer to resume. 5. Touch to stop shooting. Note: When in recording mode, you can also press the shutter button to stop recording. Viewing Your Videos After recording a video, a thumbnail of the video you have just recorded is shown in the bottom right corner of the Capture screen. Touch the thumbnail to view it. 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. Opening the FM Radio 1. Touch > FM Radio ( ) to open the application. 2. The FM Radio automatically scans for available FM channels, saves them as presets and plays the first FM channel found.
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.
mobile phone will go to your Inbox folder. Switching Between Accounts To switch to another email account, touch the account selection box at the top left of the screen, then touch the account that you want to view. Creating and Sending an Email 1. On the Inbox screen, touch . 2. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. • If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with commas.
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. Touch > Settings ( ). 2. Touch Location. 3. Touch Mode to choose the relevant option.
Using YouTube YouTube is Google’s free online video streaming service for viewing, searching for, and uploading videos. Opening YouTube Touch > YouTube ( ). The videos are grouped into categories, such as Recommended, Trending, Live, and more. Searching for a Video 1. On the YouTube screen, touch . 2. Enter a search keyword, and then touch . 3. Scroll through the results and touch a video to watch it. TIP: You also have the option to view results of recently posted videos.
1. Touch > Play Store ( ). 2. Touch a category, and then touch the item you want to download. 3. On the item details screen, read more about the application, including overall rating, and user comments. If you scroll down to the Developer Info section, you can see other applications from the same developer, or link to the developer’s website. 4. To install the item, touch Install, then the screen changes to show requested permissions, then touch Accept & download.
3. Touch the account type to add. 4. Follow the onscreen steps to enter the required and optional information about the account. Most accounts require a username and password, but the details depend on the kind of account and the configuration of the service to which you are connecting. 5. Configure the account. Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure what kind of data you want to sync to the mobile phone, to name the account, and for other details.
Using Other Applications Using the Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronization settings, the calendar on your phone stays in synchronization with your calendar on the web. Opening the Calendar Touch > Calendar ( and settings options. ) to open the application. Touch the Menu key to display various view Creating an Event 1. On any calendar view, touch and hold the screen and touch the New event option. 2.
• Choose ringtone: Touch to select the ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. • Vibrate: Touch to select the vibrate mode when you receive an event notification. • Pop-up notification: Select to set an event reminder. • Default reminder time: Touch to select the default time before an event for event reminders to occur. • Quick responses: Touch to edit the default responses when emailing event information to the respective guests.
Moving or Copying File(s) 1. On the File Manager screen, long press the file or folder you want to move or copy. Note: To select another file(s), touch the respective check box. To select all files, touch 2. Touch . to copy or touch to move the file. 3. Select the destination folder. 4. Touch to paste the file. Delete File(s) 1. On the File Manager screen, long press the file or folder you want to delete. Note: To select another file(s), touch the respective check box. To select all files, touch 2.
Managing Your Mobile Phone To configure your mobile phone, touch > Settings ( ). Setting the Date and Time When you first start the phone, you are 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, touch Date & time. 2. Touch Automatic date & time and set its setting to Off. 3. Clear the Automatic time zone check box.
Adjusting the Time Before the Screen Turns Off If your mobile phone is idle for several minutes, it will turn off the screen to save battery power. To set a longer or shorter idle time, do the following: 1. On the Settings screen, touch Display > Sleep. 2. Select the duration you want the screen to be illuminated. Setting Phone Ringtone Turning On Silent Mode On the Settings screen, touch Audio profiles > Silent to enable the silent mode. Then all sounds except media and alarms are silenced.
Customize the Network Settings 1. On the Settings screen, touch SIM management. 2. In SIM INFORMATION, select the network that you want to customize. The following network settings are available: • Edit SIM name: Select to change the network name. • Enter phone number: Select to set the phone number. • Set background color: Select to customize the network icon shown on the status bar. • Display numbers: Select to hide the number or to display the first/last 4 digits.
Protecting Your Mobile Phone Enable Your SIM Card PIN 1. On the Settings screen, touch Security > Set up SIM card lock. 2. If you have inserted two SIM cards, touch the desired SIM card network that you want to set the PIN code. 3. Check the Lock SIM card check box. 4. Enter the SIM card PIN, and then touch OK. To change the SIM card PIN at any time, touch Change SIM PIN. Note: You can dial emergency numbers any time from your mobile phone.
Removing an Installed Application 1. On the Settings screen, touch Apps. 2. Touch an application, and then touch Uninstall to remove the application from your mobile phone. Note: Pre-installed applications can not be deleted. Ways to Free Up Your Mobile Phone Memory • Move files and email attachments to the microSD card. • Uninstall the downloaded programs that you no longer use. • Reset your mobile phone. Note: Please back up all your important data before performing a Factory reset.
Specifications Item Specifications Operating System Android KIT KAT Platform MTK 6582M Quad Core 1.3GHz Memory 4GB eMMC / 1GB LPDDR2 HSDPA/WCDMA USA: 850/1700 (AWS)/1900MHz Band HSDPA/WCDMA EMEA/APAC: 850/900/2100MHz *In order to check which region/ bands your device supports, refer to the label on the inside of your device. Display 4” WVGA, Capacitive 2 points Camera 5M AF, VGA Front Camera Sensor P+L sensor, G-sensor Connectivity BT3.0 + HS (BT4.0 LE), 802.
Appendix Warnings and Precautions This section contains important information pertaining to 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. Otherwise, it 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 1.5 cm 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 1.5 cm away from your body to meet the requirement earlier mentioned.
If there is a case of battery deformation, color change, or abnormal heating while you charge or store the battery, remove the battery immediately and stop using it. Otherwise, it may lead to battery leakage, overheating, explosion, or fire. If the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed or broken), or the plug loosens, stop using the cable at once. Otherwise, it may lead to an electric shock, a short circuit of the charger, or a fire.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. The ratings are not guarantees.
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and positions the handset a minimum of 1 cm from the body.
Declaration of Conformity Complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and that the following standards have been applied: 1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s): • EN 50566: 2013 • EN 50360: 2001 / A1: 2012 • EN 62209-1 : 2006 / -2 : 2010 • EN 62479 : 2010 2. Safety (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s): • EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 • EN 50332-1: 2000 3.
Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol on the device (and any included batteries) indicates that they should not be disposed of as normal household garbage. Do not dispose of your device or batteries as unsorted municipal waste. The device (and any batteries) should be handed over to a certified collection point for recycling or proper disposal at the end of their life.
