Z710 USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .......................................... 1-1 Identifying Hardware Components ..................................... 1-1 Front Components ..................................................... 1-1 Back Components ..................................................... 1-3 Top Components ...................................................... 1-4 Bottom Components ................................................... 1-5 Left-Side Components .............................
Customizing Your Home Screen ................................. 2-4 Using the Launcher ..................................................... 2-5 Working with Menus .................................................... 2-6 Options Menus ........................................................ 2-6 Context Menus ........................................................ 2-6 Status Bar ................................................................. 2-7 Quick Contact ...............................................
Adding a VPN ........................................................ 3-7 Connecting to a VPN ............................................... 3-8 Disconnecting from a VPN ........................................ 3-8 Connecting to a Computer via USB................................ 3-8 Adding an Account ...................................................... 3-9 Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls ...................... 4-1 Opening the Phone Application .......................................
Using Contacts List and Details ................................. 5-2 Editing Contacts Details ............................................ 5-3 Joining or Separating Contacts ................................... 5-4 Calendar .................................................................... 5-5 Working with Different Views...................................... 5-5 Viewing Event Details ............................................... 5-6 Creating an Event ...................................................
Viewing Pictures and Videos ...................................... 7-4 Working with Thumbnails ........................................... 7-5 Music........................................................................ 7-6 Copying Music Files onto the SD Card ....................... 7-6 Playing Music ......................................................... 7-7 Add a Song to the Ringtone List ............................... 7-8 Working with Playlists ...............................................
Chapter 10 ................................ Regulatory Information 10-1 Regulations Statements .................................................10-1 European Notice ......................................................10-1 FCC Regulations..................................................... 10-2 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 10-3 About Charging ...................................................... 10-3 About the Charger ..........................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides you through the process of setting up your device for use.
Ref Component Description Camera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips. The front lens supports 1 MP (mega pixel). Light Sensor Senses the ambient light for automatic adjustments of the display and keypad backlight. The features can be enabled through OSD Control Panel and G-Manager. NOTE: Do not cover the sensor when in use. Indicators Mobile Phone Indicator Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone function is switched on.
Back Components Ref Component Description Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices. Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the touchscreen to make selections and enter information. Store it in the slot when not in use. Flash Provides extra light when taking pictures. Camera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips. The rear lens supports 5 MP (mega pixel).
Top Components Ref Component Power Button Description Starts up your device. Turns off or restores the screen. When pressed longer: Opens a menu with options for Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off. 1-4 Volume Control Buttons Trigger Button Getting Started decrease the sound volume. increase the sound volume. Provides the “trigger” function for specific applications.
Bottom Components Ref Component Description Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter. WWAN Pass-through Connector Connects the external antenna for WWAN (wireless wide area network) 3G connectivity. GPS Pass-through Connector Connects the external antenna for GPS signal reception. NOTE: Must be connected via docking. NOTE: Must be connected via docking. Docking Connector Connects to the office dock (an option).
Left-Side Components Ref Component Description Tether Holder For holding a tether (such as the stylus tether). There is one holder on the left side and another on the right side. MicroSD Card Cover Inside is the microSD card slot. SIM Card Cover Inside is the 3G SIM card slot.
Getting Your Device Ready for Use Installing the SIM Card 1. Open the SIM card slot by removing one screw. 2. Insert the SIM card into the slot. NOTE: To remove the SIM card, slightly push in the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot. 3. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. 1. Fit the converter plug to the AC adapterr (). 2.
3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress. Do not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged, as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This will take a couple of hours. CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following: Use the included AC adapter only. There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can charge the battery before it is discharged.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process for touchscreen calibration, language, and others. 5. After the setup is completed, the Home screen appears. You can now use your device. Using Options Using a MicroSD Card Your device has a microSD card slot where you can insert a microSD memory card. Inserting a MicroSD Card 1. Open the microSD card cover. 2. Insert the card into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the device. 3.
Removing an SD card You can safely remove the SD card from your device any time the device is shut down. If you need to remove the card while the device is on, unmount the card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the card. To unmount: 1. Go to the Home screen and press the menu key on your device. 2. Tap Settings SD card & phone storage Unmount SD card. 3. Open the protection cover. Press the edge of the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot.
Chapter 2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device. CAUTION: The device can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures. In such a circumstance, please take safety measures (such as wearing gloves) to protect yourself. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn. Waking Up and Shutting Down Waking Up Your device sleeps after a period of inactivity (1 minute by default).
Navigating on the Screen CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the touchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use your finger or the included stylus. NOTE: The stylus can be tethered to your device. Store it in the slot (on the back of your device) when not in use. Use the stylus (or your finger) to navigate and select objects on the screen.
Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your device. You can have it display application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features that you want. At the top of the screen, the Status bar displays the time, information about the status of your device, and icons for notifications that you’ve received. To return to the Home screen at any time, press the Home key.
Folders Add a folder where you can organize Home screen items, or folders that contain your contacts. Your folders’ contents are kept up to date automatically. Customizing Your Home Screen You can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the Home screen. You can also change the wallpaper. Adding an Item to the Home Screen 1. Open the Home screen where you want to add the item. 2. Press the menu key on your device and tap Add.
Removing an Item from the Home Screen 1. Tap and hold the item you want to remove, until it is enlarged. Don’t lift the stylus. The Launcher icon changes to a Trash Can icon. 2. Drag the item to the Trash Can icon. Changing the Wallpaper 1. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device and tap Wallpaper. - or Tap and hold an empty area of the Home screen and in the menu that opens, tap Wallpapers. 2. Tap Pictures or Wallpapers. Tap Pictures to use a picture that you have in your device.
Tap an icon in the Launcher to open the application. When you open an application, the other applications you’ve been using keep on running. You can quickly switch among your applications, to work with several at once. To switch to a recently used application, press and hold the Home key to open a small window with icons of applications that you’ve used recently. Working with Menus There are two kinds of Android menus: options menus and context menus.
Status Bar The Status bar appears at the top of almost every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notifications icons Status icons Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, events, and alarms. When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the Status bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly.
icon that you can tap to open a bubble with options for quickly initiating a connection to that contact. Contacts that you can access with Quick Contact are displayed differently in different applications, but usually with a picture frame that looks like this: Tap a Quick Contact icon to open a bubble with icons for all the ways you can communicate with the contact. Tap an icon to start communicating with the contact in that application.
To enter text, tap the keys on the keyboard to type. NOTE: Tap and hold a vowel or the C, N, or S key to open a small window where you can tap an accented vowel or other alternate letter. If you’ve used the Android Keyboard settings to make more than one language available, you can slide left or right on the Space key to cycle to the previous or next language. (For settings information, see “Language and Keyboard Settings” in Chapter 8.
Go to the Home screen for the Search widget (which is on the Home screen by default). Tap the Search icon in the Launcher. Press the Search key. In applications such as Contacts, the application’s own search box opens when you press the key. 2. If you want to target where to search, tap the icon at the left of the search box. A panel opens with icons for All, for Web, and for the applications you’ve checked in the Searchable items settings. (See “Search Settings” in Chapter 8.
You can configure screen lock security so that only a pattern, PIN, or password can unlock the screen. (See “Location and Security Settings” in Chapter 8 for information on configuring screen lock security.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Overview Types of Connections Your device can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks for voice and data transmission, Wi-Fi data networks, and Bluetooth devices, such as headsets. You can also connect your device to a computer to transfer files. Entering Airplane Mode Some locations may require you to switch off all wireless radios.
Connecting to Mobile Networks Your device supports HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access). HSDPA is an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol. It can operate on 850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz. To use the phone, you need to first set up an account with a mobile phone network service provider. The functions available to you depend on the services offered by your service provider and your type of subscription. Your service provider will provide you with a SIM card.
device to access a different set of networks entirely, or to behave in special ways when roaming. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Mobile networks. From here you can check what network you’re using, enable or disable data roaming, and limit your data connections to 2G networks. (See “Wireless and Networks Settings” in Chapter 8 for information.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Make sure the Wi-Fi radio is on. (See “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” previously.) 2. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. 3. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings. 4. Your device scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the names in the Wi-Fi settings screen. If there is a need to re-scan, open the optons menu and tap Scan. 5. On the list of discovered networks, tap the one you want to connect to. 6.
Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network You can manually add Wi-Fi settings for a network that does not broadcast its name (SSID) or is currently out of range. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network (at the bottom of the list of discovered networks). Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Bluetooth technology is a short-range wireless communications technology.
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device The first time you use a new Bluetooth device with your device, you must “pair” them, so that they know how to connect securely to each other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device. 1. Make sure that the other Bluetooth device is set as “discoverable” and within range. 2. Make sure the Bluetooth radio is on. (See “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” previously.) 3. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. 4.
2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings. 3. In the list of devices, tap a paired but unconnected device in the list. If the device you expected isn’t displayed, tap Scan for devices. 4. When connected, the Status bar displays the icon. Managing Bluetooth Settings While in the Bluetooth settings screen, you can change settings such as your device’s Bluetooth name and discoverable mode.
5. Configure each component of the VPN settings following the instructions from your network administrator. 6. Press the menu key on your device and tap Save. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. Connecting to a VPN 1. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. 2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks VPN settings. The VPNs you’ve added are listed on the VPN settings screen. 3. Tap the VPN to which you want to connect. 4.
You receive a notification that the USB is connected. 2. Open the Notifications panel and tap USB connected. 3. Tap Turn on USB storage in the screen that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files. You can now access the internal SD card of your device and the external SD card (if inserted) from your computer. 4. To disconnect your device from the computer, open the Notifications panel and tap Turn off USB storage. Tap Turn off USB storage in the screen that opens.
2. While on the Home screen, press the menu key on your device. 3. Tap Settings Accounts & sync Settings Add account. 4. Enter your email address and password. 5. Tap Next. Your device attempts to communicate with your account service provider to validate your account. If the process does not work, you can enter the information manually. (Contact your IT administrator for account details.) 6. Configure the sync options. When you’re finished, the account is added to the list.
Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls This chapter tells you how to use the Phone application. Opening the Phone Application You can open the Phone application by several ways: Tap the Phone application icon in the Launcher ( to the Phone tab. ). The application opens Press the Send key. The application opens to the Call log tab. Tap the Phone icon at the bottom of the Home screen. The application opens to the last tab you were in. Tap a phone number item in an application.
Placing a Call There are several ways you can place a call. Dialing a Call 1. Tap the Phone application icon in the Launcher ( using Phone or Contacts, tap the Phone tab. ). Or, if you are currently 2. Tap the keys on the phone keypad to enter phone number. If you enter a wrong number, tap the entire number, tap and hold to erase digits one by one. To erase . 3. tap the green phone icon on the screen to place the call. Placing a Call from Contacts 1.
Placing a Call from the Call Log The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve made, received or missed. 1. Tap the Call log tab. 2. Tap the green phone icon at the right of the entry. NOTE: See “Using Call Log” later for detailed information on Call log. Responding to a 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 Contacts.
During a Call Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the call volume, use the volume control button on your device ( to increase or to decrease). CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing. Using Additional Functions When a call is in progress, you can put a call on hold, create a phone conference, mute your microphone, and more. Use the icons on the screen for various operations.
Icons Functions Merges the current calls into a conference call. (See “Setting up a Conference Call” later for more information.) Allows you to place another call while putting the current call on hold. (See “Setting up a Conference Call” later for more information.) Setting up a Conference Call NOTE: You may need to consult your mobile phone network service for the availability and subscription of the conference call function. 1. Place a call to the first participant. 2.
To open Call log, tap the Call log tab. Calls are listed with the most recent at the top. Scroll to view earlier entries in the log. Tap a Call log entry to open a screen where you can call the contact again, send the contact a message, add the number to your Contacts, and learn more about the original call. Tap and hold a Call log entry to open a menu where you can call the contact, view contact information, edit the number before you redial, and more.
Some mobile phone network services may require that a SIM card be inserted, and in some cases that the PIN be entered. There may be other emergency numbers available. Your mobile phone network service may save additional local emergency numbers in the SIM card. Dialing an International Call When you are manually dialing a number, tap and hold on the number key 0 until the + sign appears. The + sign replaces the international prefix of the country from where you are calling.
Chapter 5 Contacts and Calendar This chapter tells you how to use the Contacts and Calendar applications. Contacts The Contacts application gives you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. To open Contacts, tap the Contacts icon in the Launcher ( ). You can also open Contacts by using Quick Contact. (See “Quick Contact” in Chapter 2 for information.
To select individual contacts to import, tap and hold the contact you want and tap Import in the menu that opens. Adding a Contact 1. After opening Contacts, press the menu key on your device and tap New contact. 2. Enter the contact’s name. 3. Tap a category of contact information, such as phone numbers and email addresses, to enter that kind of information about your contact. Scroll the page to view all categories. 4.
To view the details of a contact, tap the contact in the contact list. From the details screen, you can tap a communication method to start dialing, texting, or emailing the contact by using the listed number, address, and so on. Editing Contacts Details Editing Information 1. Open the contact list. 2. Tap and hold the contact whose details you want to edit; in the menu that opens, tap Edit contact. You can also press the menu key on your device and tap Edit contact while viewing a contact’s details. 3.
1. Select the contact entry in the contacts list. 2. Press the menu key on your device and tap Options. 3. Tap the down arrow button to open the ringtone list. Tap the one to play when the contact calls. 4. Tap OK. Joining or Separating Contacts When you add contacts in other ways, such as by exchanging emails, Contacts attempts to avoid duplication by joining any new contact information with existing contacts under a single entry. You can also join contacts manually.
Calendar The Calendar application works with the web-based Google Calendar calendaring service for creating and managing events, meetings, and appointments. It also works with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendaring service. To open Calendar, tap the Calendar icon in the Launcher ( ). The first time you open Calendar, you are asked to add an account first or, if an account has been set up, you will see the existing calendar events from your account on the web.
Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. Day View Day view displays a chart of the events of one day, in a table of one-hour rows. A red line indicates the current time. Agenda View Agenda view is a list of your events in chronological order. Viewing Event Details Tap an event to view its details. Creating an Event You can use Calendar on your device to create events that appear on your device and in your Calendar on the web. 1.
Editing or Delete an Event To edit an event, tap and hold the event and tap Edit event in the menu that opens. Or, if you are viewing the event details, press the menu key on your device and tap Edit event. To delete an event, tap and hold the event and tap Delete in the menu that opens. Or, if you are viewing the event details, press the menu key on your device and tap Delete. Changing Calendar Settings You can set up how Calendar displays event and how it notifies you of upcoming events.
Chapter 6 Web and Communications This chapter tells you how to use the Browser, Email, and Messaging applications. Browser Use the Browser application to view webpages and to search for information on the web when your device is connected to the Internet. Surfing the Web 1. Tap the Browser icon in the Launcher ( on the Home screen or the Browser application icon ). The last webpage you were viewing is displayed. If you have not used Browser recently, your home page opens.
2. To go to a webpage, tap the URL box at the top of the Browser screen. (If the URL box isn’t visible, drag the page down until the URL box comes into view.) 3. Enter the address (URL) of the webpage. Tap a suggestion or enter an address and tap the arrow icon . Webpages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open at a size appropriate for your screen.
Adding a Bookmark 1. Open the webpage you want to bookmark. 2. Tap the bookmark icon at the top of the screen. Or, press the menu key on your device and tap Bookmarks Add. 3. Edit the name and the address if necessary and tap OK. Opening a Bookmark 1. Tap the bookmark icon at the top of the screen. Or, press the menu key on your device and tap Bookmarks. A window opens with a list of your bookmarks, sorted by how often you visit them. 2. Tap a bookmark to open it.
Email Use the Email application to read and send email from the email service account(s) that you have. Opening Email and the Account Screen Opening Email Tap the Email application icon in the Launcher ( ). The first time you open Email, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account; or, if an account has been set up, you will see the Accounts screen.
If you have configured Email to send and receive email from more than one account, you can view all messages sent to all accounts in your Combined Inbox. NOTE: You can add email accounts by pressing the menu key on your device while in the Accounts screen and tapping Add account. To delete an existing account, tap and hold the account. In the menu that opens, tap Remove account.
Tap the right or left arrow icon to read the next or previous message. NOTE: You can delete, star, or mark unread a batch of messages at once. In the Inbox or mailbox, check the messages that you want to work with as a batch. Composing and Sending an E-mail 1. After opening Email, press the menu key on your device and tap Compose. You can also open Email by using Quick Contact. (See “Quick Contact” in Chapter 2 for information.) 2. Address the message.
Working with Account Folders Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folders. Depending on the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have additional folders. To open the folders screen, tap the folder icon while in the Accounts screen. You can also open an account’s folders while viewing its Inbox or other folder, by pressing the menu key on your device and tapping Folders. Tap the folder you want to open.
When you receive a new message, you will see a new message notification icon in the Status bar (unless you have disabled the feature). Tap the notification to open the message list screen. 2. Tap a message thread to open it. If you have disabled the auto-retrieve feature of MMS, you have to tap Download to view a MMS message. 3. If the message contains a media file, tap Play to view, watch, or listen to it. 4.
Press the menu key on your device and tap Add subject to add a message subject. Press the menu key on your device and tap Attach to open the options menu for adding multimedia item(s). After adding an item, you can use the buttons in the screen to preview, change, or remove the media attachment. 5. Tap Send or Send MMS. Changing Messaging Settings You can change a number of Messaging settings.
Chapter 7 Multimedia This chapter tells you how to use the Camera, Camcorder, Gallery, and Music applications. Camera and Camcorder Use the Camera or Camcorder application to take pictures and shoot videos. NOTE: Camera and Camcorder belong to the same application. Taking Pictures 1. To open Camera, tap the Camera icon in the Launcher ( be in Camera mode. ). You will 2. If you want to adjust settings, tap the appropriate status icon. (See “Camera Settings” later for more information.) 3.
Green focus indicators appear at four corners. A shutter sound is played when the picture is taken. 5. The picture you just took is displayed as a thumbnail at the corner. You can tap the thumbnail to view the picture. (See “Gallery” in this chapter for more information.) The file is saved to the internal SD card of your device. Camera Settings While in Camera, tap the status icon for the settings you want to change. Then tap a setting in the popup menu that opens.
Zoom Available choices depend on the current resolution setting. Contrast Adjust the contrast in the range of +4 to -4. Shooting Videos 1. To open Camcorder, tap the Camcorder icon in the Launcher ( will be in Video mode. ). You 2. If you want to adjust settings, tap the appropriate status icon. (See “Camcorder Settings” later for more information.) 3. Aim the camera lens at the subject. 4. To start shooting the video, press the Camera tap the Shutter key on your device or icon on the screen.
Icons and Items Descriptions Flicker mode Sets the frequency to match the local electrical system (50Hz or 60Hz) for flicker free shooting under electric light. Restore to defaults Restores all Camera settings to their default values. Settings Icons and Items / / / White Balance Flash mode Video quality / Descriptions Five choices (Automatic, Incandescence, Daylight, Fluorescence, and Cloudy) from which you can select one that matches the current light source. Off only.
4. When you open a picture, control icons appear around the picture. These icons allow you to send the picture to others, set the picture as your wallpaper or contact picture, delete the picture, and zoom in/out. To access more functions such as editing the picture, press the menu key on your device. When you open a video, playback control icons appear at the bottom of the screen for pausing, resuming, and skipping backward and forward. NOTE: Control icons appear only briefly.
Video Options Delete Deletes the picture. Crop Crops the picture with a sizable and movable frame. Set as Sets the picture as your wallpaper or contact picture. Play Plays the video in full screen. Share Sends the video to others. Delete Deletes the video. Details Displays the details of the video. Music Use the Music application to organize and listen to music and other audio files stored on your SD card (the internal one of your device and/or an external microSD card).
Playing Music 1. To open Music, tap the Music widget on the Home screen or tap the Music icon in the Launcher ( ). Music searches the SD card(s) for music files and builds a catalog of your music, based on information about each file that is stored in the file itself. 2. When the catalog is complete, the Music Library screen opens, with tabs that you can tap to view your music library organized by Artists, Albums, Songs, or Playlists. 3. Tap a song in your library to listen to it.
Switches on or off shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order). Switches to the next repeat mode: Don’t repeat, Repeat the playlist, or Repeat the current track. Add a Song to the Ringtone List You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the device. Tap and hold the song in a library list and tap Use as phone ringtone. Or, on the Playback screen, press the menu key on your device and tap Use as phone ringtone.
You can also add the song that is playing in the Playback screen as the first song in a playlist by pressing the menu key on your device and tapping Add to playlist. Or tap Save as playlist to save all the songs in an album that you’re playing as a playlist. Adding a Song to a Playlist 1. While viewing a list of tracks in the Library, tap and hold a song to add it to a playlist. 2. Tap Add to playlist. 3. Tap the name of the playlist to add the song to. The song is added to the playlist.
Chapter 8 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to manage power and configure your device. Managing Power The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device. Some functions, such as using multimedia or operating an SD card, may consume the battery power considerably. Low Battery Signals and Actions CAUTION: When you recharge the battery upon a warning of low power, you should charge for at least 30 minutes.
Power-Saving Tips Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly when you are relying solely on the battery power for extended time periods. Turn off radios that you aren’t using. Lower the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. Lower the volume. Avoid power-consuming applications. To check which applications consume the most battery power, go to the Home screen, press the menu key on your device, and tap Settings About phone Battery use.
Settings NOTE: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. Some setting items are available only for specific subscriptions you have with your carrier or applications you have in your device. The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device.
Item Description Bluetooth Check to turn on Bluetooth radio. Bluetooth settings To set the device name and discoverability. To scan for Bluetooth devices and view the result. (See “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” in Chapter 3 for more information.) 8-4 VPN settings To set the type of VPN to add and view the list of VPNs that you’ve previously configured. (See “Connecting to VPNs” in Chapter 3 for more information.) Mobile networks See below.
Call Settings Item Call settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Description See below. To limit use to outgoing calls only to the fixed dialing numbers (FDN) that you save on the SIM card. (GSM phones only) Voicemail service To select your carrier’s voicemail service or another service, if possible. Voicemail settings Other call settings To enter the phone number to use for listening to and managing your voicemail.
Item Description Volume To set the volume of ringtones that sound when you receive a phone call or notification, media (music, videos, etc.), and alarms. If you uncheck the option to use the same volume for both calls and notifications, you can set the notification ringtone volume independently. Phone ringtone To set the ringtone to sound when you receive a phone call. Notification ringtone To set the ringtone to sound when you receive a notification.
Location and Security Settings Item Description Use wireless networks To set whether to use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks for location-aware applications. Use GPS satellites To set whether to use the built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location. Set up screen lock To specify the unlock security. Could be none, a pattern, a numeric PIN, or a password. Set up SIM card lock To configure the device to require entering the SIM card PIN to use it.
Clear storage To delete all secure certificates and related credentials and erase the secure storage’s own password. Applications Settings Item Description Unknown sources Check to permit installation of applications that you obtain from web sites, email, or other locations other than Android Market. Manage applications To open a list of applications on your device. The default view lists downloaded applications. You can tap another tab to change the view.
Manage accounts The rest of this screen lists the account(s) you’ve added to the device. (For information on adding an account, see “Adding an Account” in Chapter 3.) To change an account’s sync settings, tap the account to open a screen where you can select the items to sync. (The available items depend on the account.) Item Description While in an account’s settings screen, you can sync information manually by pressing the menu key on your device and tap Sync now.
SD card, Total/ Available space Lists the amount of space on the internal SD card the amount you have used. Unmount SD card Tap to safely remove the SD card from your device when the device power is on. (This item appears only when an SD card is inserted in your device.) Format SD card Tap to format the SD card inserted in your device. (This item appears only when an SD card is inserted in your device and is unmounted.
Language and Keyboard Settings Item Select language Description To select the language of the operating system. (Languages supported depend on your model.) Note that this does not change the keyboard language. Android keyboard… To set up options related to the onscreen keyboard. If you want to switch the keyboard layout among the different languages written in Latin script, you can do so by setting up the Input Languages item.
Voice Input and Output Settings Item Text-to-speech settings Description To set the text-to-speech application to use, if you have more than one installed. Accessibility Settings Item Description Accessibility Check to enable all installed accessibility plug-ins. Power button ends call Check to allow the power button to end a phone call instead of turning off the screen.
About Phone Item Description Status Displays a long list of information about your battery, mobile network connection, and other details. Sensors Displays current measured values of sensors. Battery use Displays a list of the applications and operating system components you have used since you last connected the device to a power source, sorted by the amount of power they have used. The rest of the screen lists legal, hardware, and software information of your device.
Chapter 9 Caring and Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common device problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Caring for Your Device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your device. For optimal performance, use your device where the temperature is appropriate. The operating temperature of your device is between 0C (32F) and 35C (95F).
The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects. Non-adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches. Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen. Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device.
Chapter 10 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
EN55022: Radio disturbance characteristics EN55024: Immunity characteristics EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system EN60950 / IEC 60950: Product Safety The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking. FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears. The use of headphones other than those recommended/supplied can cause hearing impairment due to excessive sound pressure. About Charging Use only the AC adapter supplied with your device. Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging. Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged. Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Radio Frequency Exposure This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
