RCA G2 MOBILE PHONE USER MANUAL -1-
Content 1. 2 3 General Information ................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Profile .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Safety Warning and Precautions .................................................................................................................
4 Using the Menus....................................................................................................................................................... 35 4.1 Browser ......................................................................................................................................................... 35 4.2 Calculator ......................................................................................................................................................
5 4.17 SIM Toolkit..................................................................................................................................................... 50 4.18 Videos............................................................................................................................................................ 50 Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................
1. General Information 1.1 Profile Please read and follow all instructions in this manual before using the device to ensure the longest lifespan of your device and battery. The specifications and features are subject to change without notice, and the final right to interpret the performance of this mobile phone is reserved. Due to different software and network operators, display on your phone may be different, refer to your phone for details. 1.
fire or explosion, electric shock or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and contact RCA Customer Service. Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Do not use your mobile phone while driving, use hands-free fittings when the calls are unavoidable.
SWITCH OFF BEFORE ENTERING RISKY AREAS Strictly observe the relevant laws, codes, and regulations on the use of mobile phones in risky areas. Switch off your mobile phone before entering a place susceptible to explosion, such as an oil station, oil tank, chemical plant or a place where a blasting process is under way.
Do not touch the antenna area during a conversation, otherwise the call quality will be deteriorated. MALWARE AND VIRUSES To protect your device from malware and viruses, do not download unknown applications or visit untrusted websites, delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders. Set a password and change it regularly, deactivate wireless features when not in use. Failure to do so may result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service.
ACCESSORIES Use only approved accessories and batteries. RCA cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories that are not approved by RCA. BATTERY SAFETY CAUTION: Use only RCA-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. If the battery terminals come into contact with metal objects, this may cause a fire. Use the battery only for their intended purposes.
terminals with a cotton ball or a towel. Do not dispose of the battery or device in a fire. Do not use a damaged charger or battery. Do not place the battery or device near or in heating devices, such as heaters, microwave, stoves, hot cooking equipment, or high-pressure containers or radiators. The device may explode when overheated. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used battery or device.
PRECAUTIONS Keep the mobile phone and all its fittings as SIM cards beyond children's reach. Keep the mobile phone dry. Keep away from rain, moisture, liquid or other substances that may damage and corrode electronic circuits. Do not use or store the mobile phone in dusty places, which leads parts of the mobile phone be damaged. Do not use your device while it is charging or touch your device with wet hands.
Do not store your device in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime. Doing so may cause the screen to malfunction, result in damage to the device, or cause the battery to explode. High temperature will also shorten the life of electronic circuits and damage the battery and some plastic parts. Do not store the mobile phone in a chilly place. Otherwise, moistures will be formed inside the mobile phone to damage electronic circuits when the mobile phone is moved to a constant temperature place.
Do not use a headset while driving or riding. Doing so, may distract your attention and cause an accident, or may be illegal depending on your region Do not expose the device to heavy smoke or fumes. Do not expose the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Do not exposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident.
2.1 Functions of Keys Power key Power key is located on the right edge of the phone.
this key to lock screen; if you press and hold this key, an option interface would pop out. Here, you can select to restart, take screenshots or power off. Volume Key Volume keys are on the right side of the phone. You can press them to adjust ringer, earpiece or media volume. You are also presented three options of Silence, Vibrate and Normal. Just remember to turn it back to Normal when your meeting, nap or movie is done. Menu Key Press this key to access of recent items.
the central screen. Back Key Press this icon to return to the previous screen; 2.2 Status bar Icon Description Mute is enabled. Vibration is enabled. New voice message has been received.
No SIM Card Your phone is connected to a 2G network. Your phone is connected to a 3G network. Your phone is connected to a 4G network. An LTE data connection is open. An EDGE data connection is open. An HSDPA/HSUPA data connection is open. Airplane mode is switched on. Bluetooth is switched on.
GPS is in use Call is in progress Call is on hold SIM card is full Keyboard is in use Signal strength Battery is charging New text message New email Alarm Event notification Missed call -18-
3 Getting started 3.1 Installing the Micro SIM Cards, SD card and the Battery Insert the SIM card(s) provided by the GSM mobile phone service provider and use Micro-SIM card or/and Nano-SIM card work with the device. Note: After powering off your mobile phone, wait for a few seconds before removing or inserting a SIM card. Exercise caution when operating an SIM card, as friction or bending will damage the SIM card.
corner of the card is positioned correctly. If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect it. Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device. Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices. Note: The SD card is a miniature object.
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3.2 Charging the Battery Your mobile phone can monitor and display the battery charge status. When connecting a cable to your device, make sure that the cable is connected to the proper side. The remaining energy of the battery is indicated by the battery level icon at the upper right corner of the display screen. When the battery energy is insufficient, the mobile phone prompts "Battery low". Install the battery into the mobile phone before charging the battery.
The battery icon does no longer flicker when the charging process ends. Note: Ensure that the plug of the charger, the plug of the earphone, and the plug of the USB cable are inserted in the right direction. Inserting them in a wrong direction may cause charging failure or other damages. Before the charging, ensure that the standard voltage and frequency of the local mains supply match the rated voltage and power of the travel charger.
screen timeout. If you don’t need them, turn off automatic syncing for GmailTM, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. Note: On the Home screen, tap Settings > Battery. The Battery Use screen lists the applications that have been using the battery, from greatest to least battery use. The top of the screen displays the remaining time before you need to connect to a charger. Then each application or service that used battery power during that time is displayed, in order of the amount of power they used.
Setting up cellular data 1. Press the power key located on the right side of the phone. 2. Swipe up to unlock your phone. 3. Go to the main menu, and look for Settings 4. Tap on 'Mobile network' 5.Tap on the name of the mobile phone carrier and then tap the empty check box to the right of "Mobile data". This will put a green check in the "Mobile data". data should be active. Cellular 6. Data Roaming: Tap the empty check box to the right of "Roaming". Read the warning and click "OK".
When the cellular data is enabled, but the “LTE” “H” or “E” is not displayed on the top of the screen or you sign up with a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), like Tracfone and Straight Talk which network operates on big carriers, you might need to configure your phone’s APN settings. The APN Settings are a unique combination of values, please contact your carrier for the newest APN as this differ from network operator to network operator.
Multiple SIMs & mobile network settings If your phone has more than one SIM: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open your phone's Settings app. Tab on Network&internet. Tap SIM cards. Under "Preferred SIM for," assign an activity to a SIM card: Mobile data: Pick a SIM card to use for mobile data. You can assign only one SIM to your mobile data connection. Calls: Pick a SIM card to use for calls, or have your phone ask before each call. Text messages: Pick a SIM to use for text (SMS) messages.
depend on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. Go to the main menu, and look for Settings, tap “Wi-Fi”, then tap the empty check box to the right of "On”. The phone will scan for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the names it finds. Secured networks are indicated with a Lock icon. Note: If the phone finds a network that you connected to previously, it may connect to it automatically. Touch a network to connect to it.
hands-free kits for cars, and other portable devices, including laptops and cell phones. Go to the main menu, and look for Settings, tap “Bluetooth”, then tap the empty check box to the right of "On”. You must pair your phone with a device before you can connect to it. Once you pair your phone with a device, they stay paired unless you unpair them. Your phone scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range.
3.4 Using the touch screen Touch-screen tips Tap To active items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type text and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, you may simply tap them with your finger. Touch & hold Touch & hold an item on the screen by touching and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a menu for customizing the Home screen, you touch an empty area until the menu opens.
example, you slide the screen up or down to scroll a list. Lock screen When the Screen lock is enabled in Security setting, press Power key located on the top of the right edge of the phone. When Sleep is enabled in Display Settings, the screen will be locked automatically to save power. Unlock screen Press the power key and then unlock your phone by dragging the padlock symbol to the top. 3.5 Using the on-screen keypad To enter text Touch a text field, and the on-screen keyboard will open.
Use the Delete icon to erase characters. Touch Back icon to close the keyboard. Select your default keyboard or input method From a Home screen, tap Settings> System> Language and input > Keyboard &input >Select a keyboard. Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. 3.6 Make a Call Dial a number from keypad Tap the PHONE icon in the bottom left of the screen Tap the number pad icon at the bottom of the screen The number pad will then appear.
top, type the contact you wish to call, then tap the phone number that appears to call the contact. Dial a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. Tap PHONE icon. Tap RECENTS. A list of recent calls is displayed. Tap a contact, and then tap Call. Answering incoming calls Drag the Answer icon towards right to answer an incoming call.
3.7 Personal Data Protect your personal data and prevent disclosure or misuse of sensitive information. While using your device, be sure to back up important data. RCA is not responsible for the loss of any data. When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information. Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications.
Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern, password, or PIN. 4 Using the Menus 4.1 Browser You can use Browser to view web pages and search for information on the web. To go to a webpage or search the web Touch the URL box at the top of the Browser screen. Enter the address (URL) of a webpage. Or enter terms you want to search for. As you enter text, your web search engine makes suggestions of web pages and queries.
To find text on a webpage Touch Menu icon and tap “Find on page”. Enter the text you’re looking for. As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted on the screen, and subsequent matches are boxed. Touch the up or down arrow to scroll to and highlight the previous or next matching word. Copy text from webpage Use your finger to long press the text you want to copy.
and tap an entry. History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap Bookmarks > HISTORY. Open and close a tab Open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs >and then tap + to add a new tab. Close a tab: ► Tap Tab and then tap to Close tab. 4.2 Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Tap Apps > Calculator, enter the number and arithmetic function key, then enter the next number and tap Equal to view the result.
4.3 Calendar Creating an event Tap CALENDAR from a Home screen> touch Menu Key > enter details for the event > tap Done to save. Delete an Event When the CALENDAR is opened, tap DELETE icon at upper right corner. Share an Event Tap SHARE icon and then choose a sharing format.
4.4 Camera and video Touch the Camera icon from a home screen, compose the shot by aiming the camera at the subject. If desired, before taking the photo, you can touch onscreen icons to access various camera options and settings. You can also touch the screen to move the focus field to the area you touch. Tap Capture to take the picture. You can tap the video icon to start recording or touch menu icon to pop out an option box for switching. 4.5 Clock Tap the Clock icon from a Home screen.
4.6 Contacts Open Contacts app At the bottom right, tap To pick the account where you want to save the contact: To add a photo: At the top, tap Add contact photo Enter the contact’s name and an email or phone number. To add more name details: Next to "Name”, To enter more information, like a street address or notes: Tap More fields. When you're finished, tap Save. 4.7 Send a Text Messaging Start a conversation Open the Messages app. Tap Start chat.
to save it as a draft and go back, tap Back . When you’re done, tap Send 4.8 Downloads Tap DOWNLOADS icon, you can view a list of files and applications which you downloaded from the webpage. 4.9 Email You can use the Email application to read and send email. Touch email icon to access it. If the Email account has not been set up, you can set up an Email account in a few steps. Account setup Enter an Email address and the account’s password. Account settings Set inbox checking frequency.
Set Automatically download attachments when connected to Wi-Fi. Compose and sending Email To compose and send an Email: 1. Touch the create icon to compose a new Email. 2. Enter Email address(es) for intended recipient(s). 3. Touch Menu → Attach file to attach a file. 4. Touch Menu → Add Cc/Bcc to add copy or blind copy this Email to other contacts. 5. After completing the Email, Touch send icon to send the Email. Touch folder icon to check the account status.
general settings for all accounts. 2. Enter Settings interface and touch the account to view the account settings. Delete an Email account 1. Enter Settings interface. 2. Touch the account to delete. 3. In account settings interface, touch Remove account to delete this account. 4.10 File Manager You can use the File Manager to access and manage various files including images, videos, songs, ringtones, downloads, applications files on the Phone Storage and SD card. 4.
4.12 Gallery Both pictures and videos taken by camera or stored in SD card can be viewed through this function. 4.13 Maps Google Maps may require to turn on the Location Services for full functionality. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy and safety > Location. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks (Recommended). Battery saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS).
location data from devices where you have enabled Location History, including when you aren’t using a specific Google product. You may view, manage or delete the history. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location>Google Location History> Tap DELETE LOCATION HISTORY to delete your location history, Tap More to View/Manage the location history. 4.
4.15 Display Display Brightness Adjust brightness of screen. Wallpaper Choose wallpaper from Gallery, Live Wallpapers or Wallpapers. Auto-rotate screen Enable your screen to shift from portrait to landscape or vice verse when you physically turn your phone. Sleep Set time to turn off the screen. Font size Set font size for user interface. Storage Use the Storage settings to monitor the used and available space on your phone and on your SD card and to manage your SD card.
You can view your battery status, battery level and battery use in this interface. Apps You can use the Applications settings to view details about the applications installed on your phone, to manage their data and force them to stop, to view and control currently running services, and to view the storage used by applications, etc. 4.16 Security Screen lock Select screen lock mode from one of the following options: Pattern and PIN Password.
Encrypt phone Require the user to input a numeric PIN or password to decrypt the handset device upon powering on. Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card and change PIN for SIM card. Make passwords visible Show password as you type. Device administrators View or deactivate device administrators. Unknown sources Allow installation of applications with unknown sources. Trusted credentials Display trusted CA certificates from system and user applications.
language for the text on your phone and for configuring the input method. Backup & reset You can backup your data and reset your phone in this interface. 【SYSTEM】 Date & time You can use Date & Time settings to set your preferences for how dates are displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone, rather than obtaining the current time from the network, etc.
4.17 SIM Toolkit The specific items depend on your SIM card and network. Service menu will be auto added to the phone menu when supported by network and SIM card. 4.18 Videos You can play videos made by the camera or stored in compatible SD card (if inserted) in this application. 5 Appendix Troubleshooting: If you find some problems while operating the mobile phone, restore the factory settings or refer to the following table. If the problem persists, contact the distributor or service provider.
The metal face of the SIM card is polluted. Signals are obstructed. For instance, radio Poor received signal quality The phone is not powered on Calls cannot be dialed Photo messages cannot be sent waves cannot be effectively transmitted nearby a high building or in a basement. effectively transmitted Avoid using the mobile phone in high-traffic mobile phone in high-traffic hours hours The battery energy is exhausted.
Contact your network operator and obtain the APN settings is not updated newest APN values Turn on the data connection in the Setting Cellular data is not switched on menu (Refer 3.
authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. * Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
of tissue. The standard incorporates a sub-stantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 10mm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna.
