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OnePlus 6 User Manual

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Page 1: ...OnePlus 6 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...amera Camera Interface Portrait Mode Video Video Editor Pro Mode Pro Mode Cont Choosing camera modes and Settings OnePlus Fast Charging Optic AMOLED Display Notch display Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor OxygenOS Launcher Notification Shade Shelf Full Gesture Control App Long Press Reading Mode Gaming mode Dialer Messenger Gallery Weather Recorder File Manager App Permission Safety Information Index...

Page 3: ...mes or you re shifting quickly between gaming working and browsing We re incredibly proud of what we ve accomplished with the OnePlus 6 It is a product of continuous improvement and refinement in which every piece of hardware and software works together for an unrivaled sense of speed With our largest largest ever 6 28 Optic AMOLED display the OnePlus 6 combines fast hardware with smooth software ...

Page 4: ...reen Protector pre applied What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information What s in The Box OnePlus 6 SIM Tray Ejector Quick Start Guide Safety Information Power Adapter Translucent Case Type C Cable ...

Page 5: ...5 What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information Device Dual Nano SIM Slot Fingerprint sensor on the back Power Sleep Wake Headphone Jack Alert Slider USB Type C Volume ...

Page 6: ...OxygenOS Safety Information Power On Turn on your OnePlus 6 by pressing and holding the Power button found on the right side of the device for a few seconds Follow the on screen instructions to start personalizing your OnePlus 6 ...

Page 7: ...The OnePlus Setup Wizard gives you the opportunity to personalize your OnePlus 6 allowing you to craft a smartphone experience that works just the way you want it to You can customize the software buttons gestures and other features as you see fit If you ever want to change things up you can adjust all of these settings after setup in the settings menu ...

Page 8: ...e Google Play Store you can easily and quickly transfer your files Simply install the app on both devices scan the QR code when prompted and select the items you want to transfer OnePlus Switch is compatible with most modern smartphones but be sure to check whether your device is listed in the Play Store To download the OnePlus Switch app please visit http onepl us opswitch ...

Page 9: ...the power to connect to two networks at the same time you can use one device for everything Control how you connect to the world by adjusting your SIM and carrier permissions and restrictions using SIM Network Settings found under Settings Use the SIM Tray Ejector found in the box to remove the SIM tray from the device Up to two Nano SIM cards fit in the tray ...

Page 10: ...ifications Effortlessly toggle between 3 notification profiles Silent Vibrate and Ring You don t even have to take your OnePlus 6 out of your pocket To adjust the Alert Slider visit Alert Slider in the Settings menu Silent Vibration Ring Calls and notifications will be silenced with no vibration except for alarms Calls and notifications will be silenced except for alarms Allow sound and vibration ...

Page 11: ...Stabilization photos are clearer and more stable To maximize the amount of light each pixel can capture the individual pixel size has been increased by 19 On the front you ll find a 16 MP front facing camera which now features portrait mode for even more impactful selfies Note Portrait Mode support on the front facing camera will be released through a future software update ...

Page 12: ...ke great photos quickly and easily Use the top settings bar to a set photo timer turn on HDR mode pick the best aspect ratio for your shots and adjust your flash In case you want to get close in on the action just tap the zoom button to instantly switch to 2x optimized zoom or manually adjust the zoom slider to zoom in up to 8x ...

Page 13: ...ode This allows you to capture stunning portraits from any angle Paired with new custom background blur effects Portrait Mode helps you take full control of your portraits and gives you more options than ever Portrait Mode can be accessed by swiping left in the Camera UI or tapping Portrait Note Portrait Mode support on the front facing camera will be released through a future software update ...

Page 14: ...de for the task at hand To start recording just swipe right in the camera UI for quick access or swipe up for additional modes In video mode you can manually pick the type of video you would like to record Shoot in 720P and 1080P or increase the quality further by shooting at 60FPS in 4K The OnePlus 6 features OIS and EIS support for smooth recording and photography ...

Page 15: ... control of your videos with our brand new Video Editor tool Once you ve shot a video you can access our robust Video Editor from within the Gallery App Trim a video add custom filters and adjust the background music The editor gives you all the tools you need to express yourself ...

Page 16: ...certain parameters of your photos Using Pro Mode which can easily be accessed by swiping up in the camera UI you can customize among others the ISO white balance shutter speed focus and exposure of each shot Simply tap on the corresponding button to open the modification wheel of any given setting and turn the wheel to adjust it ...

Page 17: ...el in the photo in order to properly adjust brightness The OnePlus 6 uses a reference line powered by the gyroscope to help you align your shots The reference line can be found in the center of the screen and automatically adjusts to landscape or portrait views turning green when the shot is perfectly aligned Turn on RAW in the top bar for extra editing control in post production ...

Page 18: ...ble Location data Histogram Grid styles and add a Shot on OnePlus Watermark Swiping up also reveals more advanced shooting modes Alongside returning features such as shooting in RAW Pro Mode and Time lapse the OnePlus 6 also features a new Super Slow mo feature Shoot your video and manually select the length and timing of the slow motion effect Shoot videos at up to 480fps when shooting at a resol...

Page 19: ...ePlus 6 comes with a custom OnePlus Fast Charging brick and cable Using the included charger you can gain a day of power in half an hour of charging Custom heat dispersion elements keep the phone cool while charging The charging speed also remains consistent while the OnePlus 6 is in use ...

Page 20: ... inch display that you can freely customize to suit your liking Each of the four available color calibrations focuses on color accuracy and brightness Visit the Screen Calibration found in the display section of the settings menu to adjust your display For further control you can manually adjust the color temperature ...

Page 21: ...creen If you would prefer to obscure the top bar of the screen you can turn on Notch display in the settings menu then tap Display Doing so creates a permanent black bar around the screen cutout at the top of the display this black bar is then used only to display essential functions such as the clock and notification symbols ...

Page 22: ...y Android smartphone To set up Face Unlock go to Security Lock Screen in Settings and select Face Unlock Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the set up Just double tap your screen look into the camera and unlock it s smooth and easy Face Unlock will recognize you whether you re wearing a hat glasses or bedhead as long as you re awake So your significant other can t snoop on your mes...

Page 23: ...ds even when the screen is turned off The sensor learns and progressively improves so your scans get even more precise over time You will be asked to setup your fingerprint scanner when you first boot up your phone If you ever want to change or add new fingerprints adjust the fingerprint settings found under Security Lock Screen in Settings ...

Page 24: ...OS OxygenOS is a fast and smooth operating system based on Android We constantly refine and improve OxygenOS removing unnecessary distractions adding meaningful features and making smart software optimizations Try customizing your OnePlus 6 using the settings menu ...

Page 25: ...om anywhere in the home screen To further customize your launcher long press on an empty space in the home screen to open the launcher options Using this menu you can turn on your favorite third party icon pack change your app drawer grid assign gestures and more The launcher options menu also enables you to change wallpapers add widgets and access the Home Settings menu ...

Page 26: ...s menu offers quick access to your notifications as well as the navigation bar Simply tap a notification to open the corresponding app You can expand your navigation bar by swiping down a second time allowing you to quickly toggle certain functions on or off Customize the toggles in your navigation shade by tapping the pen icon in the bottom corner of the navigation shade ...

Page 27: ...s separate menu grants access to your favorite apps most frequent contacts and recent photos The clean and streamlined UI can be manually enhanced with widgets or customized using a variety of intelligent options What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information ...

Page 28: ...e usability while clearing up space and delivering a cleaner UI Use gestures to return home open recent apps browse through your app drawer and more Navigation controls can be further tweaked using custom gesture controls and swappable buttons Off screen gestures can be assigned to different apps and features for quick and easy access Discover all of OxygenOS gesture options in the settings menu f...

Page 29: ...s can be long pressed for quick access to common functions On your home just long press an App icon to open the shortcut menu and quickly access the feature you re looking for This enables you to open a new tab in your browser compose an email easily uninstall that addictive game you can t stop playing and more ...

Page 30: ...y filtering out blue light gray scale mapping and using ambient information to adjust the sharpness and brightness of the display Reading Mode simulates the reading experience of a real book Reading Mode can be toggled on and off manually in the settings menu under Display You can also set this mode to turn on automatically when you use certain apps ...

Page 31: ...rily It also improves app launch speed and network data increasing performance and reducing latency while in game You can manually turn on Gaming mode in the Advanced Menu under Settings or by toggling it on or off from within the notification shade accessed by swiping down You can also set Gaming mode to turn on automatically when you start up your favorite games ...

Page 32: ...al list to quickly dial that contact Select a contact in Contacts to send an e mail a text message or 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 found on each contact card whenever you want to add a contact to your Favori...

Page 33: ... found on your home screen and application drawer Click on the to start composing Enter the name or phone number in the field or select someone from your contacts Type your message and hit send when you are finished For an MMS in the Messenger application select the media you want to add Type your message then tap ...

Page 34: ...rpieces are tagged by location making it easier to relive your memories from that special summer holiday All your geo tagged pictures will be organized by location in our Gallery app giving you convenient access to your favorite memories You can turn off this feature by accessing the camera settings in the Camera app With 16 different filters the editing mode allows you to tweak your images with a...

Page 35: ...al time look at the weather conditions at your location The display s visuals dynamically adapt to the environment to indicate different types of weather and environmental hazards like rain or fog What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information ...

Page 36: ...r app provides great flexibility and versatility Stay on top of your recording by tracking the volume of all incoming sound and manually place timestamps to mark important moments What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information ...

Page 37: ...te zone that can only be unlocked via pin or fingerprint verification Files also can be categorized and labeled to make them easier to find keep track of your files using new storage info and enjoy a much improved search function All of your Google drive files are supported within our File Manager What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information ...

Page 38: ...OS Safety Information App permissions App permissions allow you to control what information and permissions your apps can access like location identity contacts and more Customize their permissions in the apps page found under settings ...

Page 39: ... improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice The contents of this document are all provided as is Except as required by applicable law no warranties of any kind either express or implied are made in relation to the accuracy of this document To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law under no circumstances shall OnePlus or any of its licensors be respo...

Page 40: ...e obey all rules and regulations when you are at above facilities All wireless devices may be susceptible to radio frequencies interference which could affect the performance of your device Only qualified and authorized personnel should perform repairs to this product Please only use branded accessories and batteries that are approved by OnePlus with your device Accessories which are not approved ...

Page 41: ...ttention If you experience any battery abnormalities such as high temperature discoloration distortion or leakage immediately discontinue usage of the device and contact customer support If the battery s internal liquid comes in contact with your eyes rinse thoroughly and immediately seek medical attention Do not connect your device to a high voltage power supply or the battery could become damage...

Page 42: ... or fire Do not use the charger in humid environment Do not touch the charger cable or power socket with wet hands as this may cause electric shock Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or attempt to modify any cables Make sure to grasp the charger firmly while unplugging it Do not pull the power cord as this may lead to damage and cause electric shock or fire Before cleaning the device unp...

Page 43: ...applications are only for reference purposes only Location information changes regularly and in some places these features are not supported Map routes and or compass may be incorrect incomplete or unsupported Electromagnetic waves in the surrounding environment or even earphone magnets can disrupt the accuracy of the compass so please only use it for reference If you do not wish to disclose your ...

Page 44: ...tion 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 0 35 C temperature and 35 85 humidity In extremely rare occasions the device may affect a vehicle s electronic equipment What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information ...

Page 45: ...reasonable protection against harmful to part 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause ...

Page 46: ...t 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 If applicable operations in the 5 15 5 25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety In...

Page 47: ... certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various ...

Page 48: ...d not contain metallic components in its assembly The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided If you are using a pacemaker hearing aids cochlear implant or similar device please use the phone according to your doctor s advice Your device is designed not to exceed the limits of emission of radio waves recommended b...

Page 49: ...nd 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 Some waste contains hazardous chemicals if not disposed properly Improper disposal of waste may prevent natural resources from being reused as well as release toxins and greenhouse gases into the environme...

Page 50: ...other liquids Damage to the display can lead to leakage of the liquid inside the LCD panel If this liquid comes in contact with your eyes flush your eyes with water immediately Do not rub Immediately seek medical attention Only use OnePlus authorized batteries and chargers with your OnePlus phone Using third party products may cause battery leakage overheating or fires OnePlus does not take any re...

Page 51: ...y from prolonged exposure to water Use soft cloth that is dry and clean when cleaning the phone battery and charger Do not use alcohol or harsh chemicals to clean the device Use a soft cloth when removing dirt and smudges Avoid using your fingernails or other sharp objects to prevent scratching the screen Avoid using dirty sockets when charging your phone Doing so may cause your phone to fail to c...

Page 52: ...ith 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 What s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information ...

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