OnePlus 3 User Manual
Index 2 | 04 What’s in The Box? 14 Setup 05 Device 15 Launcher & Shelf 06 Alert Slider 16 Customization 07 Fingerprint Sensor 17 App Permissions 08 Display 18 Messenger 09 Camera 19 Dialer 10 Dual Nano SIM Card Tray 20 OnePlus Gallery 11 Dash Charge 21 OnePlus Music 12 Power On 22 Safety Information 13 Oxygen OS What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information
Welcome Thank You! This is your smartphone. The OnePlus 3 is the end result of working closely with the community, incorporating the feedback you’ve shared with us over the past couple of months to make things better. It represents a tangible commitment to our desire to build devices we want to use ourselves. Our goal was to to build a smartphone without compromises, built hand-in-hand with users. But, don’t just take our word for it. It’s about time you judged for yourself. Thank you for standing with us.
What’s in The Box size:74.63x152.67x7.
Device 5 | What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information
Alert Slider The Alert Slider allows you to effortlessly switch between 3 notification profiles without having to take your phone out of your pocket. With the OnePlus 3, switching between alert modes faster and easier than ever before. None Disables all notifications (alarms will still be enabled) Priority Pushes notifications only from your priority apps and contacts (which you can program in Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications) All Allows notifications from all apps and contacts.
Fingerprint Sensor Quickly and securely unlock your OnePlus 3 with a simple press. Up to 5 unique fingerprint profiles can be stored at any given time.
Display OnePlus 3 comes equipped with a stunning 5.5” Optic AMOLED display. Colors are more vivid and true-to-life than ever before and a series of custom-engineered gamma corrections create a more natural viewing experience, while a dual-polarizing layer ensures ideal clarity.
Camera In difficult lighting conditions, High-Dynamic Range (HDR) is automatically enabled to produce consistent, well-balanced photos. Smile Capture eliminates the need for awkward arm-reaching. Just smile to take great selfies, the OnePlus 3 camera takes care of the rest. Dynamic De-noise compares several frames of the same photo and blends them together to reduce noise and improve clarity, instantly. OIS, EIS, 16MP sensor, f/2.0 lens; enjoy all the features of a DSLR, but none of the weight.
Dual SIM Card Tray There’s no need to lug around two phones or change out your SIM cards while traveling. Stay connected to two networks, simultaneously! Instructions: The SIM tray ejector found in the box is used to remove the SIM tray from the device. Two nano SIM cards fit into the tray.
Dash Charge Dash Charge sets the new benchmark for quick charging solutions. A quick 30 minute charge will replenish over 60% of your OnePlus 3’s battery. By shifting the power management system and heat dispersion elements to our Dash Charge Adapter, very little heat ever reaches your OnePlus 3.
Power On Turn on your OnePlus 3 by pressing and holding the button, found on the right side of the device, for a few seconds. Then follow the on-screen instructions to start personalizing your OnePlus 3.
OxygenOS OxygenOS strikes a perfect balance between power and simplicity. It is clean, comfortable, and easy to use right out of the box. OxygenOS also includes an array of robust power features.
Setup Upon booting up, proceed through the Google wizard to setup your Google account & sync, setup fingerprint and more. The OnePlus Setup gives you the opportunity to personalize your OnePlus 3, allowing you to craft a smartphone experience that works just the the way you want it to. You can enable software buttons, gestures and other features as you see fit.
Launcher & Shelf The launcher supports third party icons and also allows users to change their app drawer grid, assign gestures & more. From the launcher, swipe right to reveal Shelf, our user-friendly deck feature that neatly presents frequently used apps, favorite contacts, widgets and more. Note: Users can re-arrange icons by long pressing on the home screen and clicking “Rearrange” to remove clutter.
Customization OxygenOS features a native dark mode that makes for a pleasant viewing experience. Change your accent color from the customization page under settings to express your personal style. OxygenOS also supports custom icons packs in almost every format, allowing you to drastically alter the look and feel of your device. Options to fine-tune the LED indicator, icon grid size and more, are also in place.
App permissions Security is a huge focus of OxygenOS. App Permissions allow you to control what information and permissions your apps can access, like location, identity, contacts and more. Don’t want a particular app to bother you with notifications or access your location? Customize their permissions in the apps page, found under settings.
Messenger To send an SMS, launch the Messenger application on your home screen or application drawer. Enter the name or phone number in the field or select someone from your contacts. Type your message, then tap For an MMS, in the Messenger application, select the media you want to add .
Dialer Tap the on your home Screen or application drawer and use the dialer to make phone calls manually, or tap any contact card from the Speed Dial list to quickly dial that contact. Select a phone number from Contacts, an e-mail, or a text message to make a call. Contacts are automatically added to your Speed Dial list based on frequency of use. You can permanently pin contacts to the top of your Speed Dial list by marking them as Favorites simply press the star icon on each contact you want to add.
OnePlus Gallery The all-new OnePlus gallery app for day-to-day photo browsing, editing, and organizing. Collections are created automatically for images from different sources, so you won’t have to lift a finger to stay organized. Our simple editing mode is easy to use and is equipped with all the essentials such as resize, crop, and a drawing tool for endless fun. The interface is super intuitive, streamlined, and won’t leave your head spinning with a million options.
OnePlus Music A brand-new home-baked music player optimized for offline use is also available out of the box. With a simple and straight-forward design, OnePlus Music provides you with just what you need. Use tags to organize and build up your music library without having to play around with files & directories.
Safety Information This user manual contains all necessary product safety literature. Please read carefully before using the device, and retain the manual for future reference. Declaration OnePlus is trademark or registered trademark of OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.. All rights reserved. Without prior written permission of OnePlus, reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of the contents in this document in any form is prohibited. OnePlus operates a policy of ongoing development.
Safety Failure to follow these guidelines may cause injury to your device, property, yourself, or others. • • • • • • • • • • • 23 | Do not switch on the device where prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. When operating the device in a vehicle, obey and follow all related local laws. Do not use the device at gas stations, service stations, or near fuel or chemicals. Mobile phones might cause radio frequencies interference. Check all laws and regulations during a flight.
Battery Precautions • • • • • • • • Please do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the battery. Do not place or use battery near fires, heaters, direct sunlight, or other heat sources. Prolonged exposure to heat may cause battery leakage, explosions, or fires. Please do not place pressure on or pierce the battery with hard objects. Damaging the battery could cause battery leakage, overheating, or fires. Battery liquid may cause damage to skin or clothes.
To save power and achieve longer battery life • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 | Features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi consume more power, please disable these features when you phone is not in use. The brighter the screen is set, more energy will be consumed; you can dim the screen brightness and shorten the sleep time in the settings. Make sure only using outlets with the correct voltages (as labelled on the adapter) for charging.
Driving Safely • • • • • 26 | Safety should take priority when you are operating a vehicle. Be sure to obey related regulations in the area or country in which you drive. Please do not store or carry your mobile phone or accessories near liquid or flammable gas. Make sure you do not place your phone or accessories near safety air bags. Do not rely solely on the GPS in your phone; these applications are only for reference purposes only.
Operating Environment • • • • • 27 | Please switch off your device whenever phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Mobile phones may interfere with the normal operation of electronic equipment and medical devices. Please follow related laws and regulations. Your mobile phone’s radio waves may interfere with high accuracy electronic equipment. Only operate your phone between -10-40°C temperature and 35-85% humidity.
FCC Caution • • • • 28 | Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available for all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi product marketed in US must be fixed to US operation channels only.
FCC & IC Statement 1. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and. • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. 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 radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
CE Information (SAR) The SAR limit of Europe is 2.0 W/kg. This device was tested for typical operation with the back of the handset kept 1.5cm from the body. To maintain compliance with RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.5cm separation distance between the your body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly.
E-Waste Disposal Declaration E-waste refers to discarded electronics and electronic equipment (WEEE). Ensure that an authorized agency repairs devices when needed. Do not dismantle the device on your own. Always discard used electronic products, batteries and accessories at the end of their life cycle; use an authorized collection point or collection center. Do not dispose of e-waste into garbage bins. Do not dispose of batteries into household waste.
Additional Important health and Safey Information • • • • • • • • Please do not use the phone if antenna is damaged. Otherwise, it could cause injury. Do not place the phone near magnetic cards or other magnetic objects; information stored on floppy discs, memory cards and credit cards could be damaged by magnetic radiation. Please keep metallic objects away from phone receiver. Small metallic objects may be attracted to the device and personal injury or device damage could occur.
Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you to prolong the life of your device. • If the screen comes in contact with liquid or dust, please clean immediately. • Please do not touch the connection port of the phone, as static electricity may harm components in the device. • Do not hit, shake or drop the phone to avoid damage and injury.
EU Regulatory Conformance Hereby, OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice: Please check the 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).
