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Summary of Contents for S6

Page 1: ...www westechmediatechnologies com User Manual User Manual ...

Page 2: ...onnecting to a TV 43 Sharing files with contacts 44 Emergency mode Applications 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 46 Phone 49 Contacts 51 Messages 53 Internet 54 Email 55 Camera 71 Gallery 73 Smart Manager 75 S Planner 76 S Health 79 S Voice 81 Music 82 Video 83 Voice Recorder 85 My Files 86 Memo 86 Clock 88 Calculator 89 Google apps Settings 91 Introduction 91 Wi Fi 93 Bluetooth 95 Flight mode 9...

Page 3: ... 105 Themes 105 Lock screen and security 110 Privacy and safety 113 Easy mode 113 Accessibility 114 Accounts 115 Backup and reset 115 Language and input 116 Battery 116 Storage 117 Date and time 117 User manual 117 About device Appendix 118 Accessibility 133 Troubleshooting 138 Removing the battery non removable type ...

Page 4: ...y edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely resp...

Page 5: ... start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from WESTECH Make sure they are compatible with the devic...

Page 6: ...Basics 6 Device layout ...

Page 7: ...s to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or US...

Page 8: ...USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card WESTECH is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the ...

Page 9: ... the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charg...

Page 10: ...p charging If the device is not charging properly contact WESTECH After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The...

Page 11: ...lours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates the Wi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode and then tap the switch to activate it To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap MORE Disable ultra power saving mode The ...

Page 12: ...ouchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use...

Page 13: ...position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts ...

Page 14: ... in a part Pinch to zoom out Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen ...

Page 15: ... Home screen and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selec...

Page 16: ...sing this feature On the Home screen tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then swipe to the right and deselect the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel ...

Page 17: ...me screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the ap...

Page 18: ... of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen Moving items On the Apps screen tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To mov...

Page 19: ...ator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected ...

Page 20: ...multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Icon Meaning Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power key or the Home key and s...

Page 21: ...o reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbo...

Page 22: ...tion panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Rearrange quick setting buttons Launch Settings Adjust the brightness Launch Quick Connect Clear all notifications Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features Swipe to the left or right on the buttons ...

Page 23: ... search fields Tap MORE Select search locations and select categories Quick Connect Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick connect feature ensure that Wi Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content Connecting to ot...

Page 24: ...ed devices Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Tap Share content and select a media category 4 Follow the on screen instructions to send content to the connected device The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboar...

Page 25: ...ght on the space key Changing the keyboard layout select a language under Input languages and then select a keyboard layout to use On 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on ...

Page 26: ...ce the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the...

Page 27: ... or right across the screen Refer to Motions and gestures for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open an app from the list of recently used apps tap and select a recent app window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to clos...

Page 28: ...view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 29: ...he app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature Minimise the window Maximise the window Close the app ...

Page 30: ...iew 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view ...

Page 31: ...rt Switch are available Mobile version Smart Switch Mobile Transfer data between mobile devices You can download the app from Play Store Computer version Transfer data between your device and a computer WESTECH Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device The following ...

Page 32: ...atically connect 5 On your previous device select data to send to your new device and tap SEND 6 On your new device tap RECEIVE on the connection request pop up window to receive the data The data transfer will begin 7 On both devices tap FINISH when the data transfer is complete Transferring data from a computer Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new ...

Page 33: ... or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notific...

Page 34: ...omputer using a USB cable 4 On the computer click the update button in the connection window Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is updating While updating the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so may interfere with the update process Before updating disconnect all other media devices from the computer Backing up and restoring dat...

Page 35: ...ackup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING The device automatically restarts Connecting to a TV Introduction Register a TV to your device to easily share content between them Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection Registering a TV Register a TV to your device Once you register a TV you can easily share the screen between your device and...

Page 36: ...s feature Mirroring a TV screen to your device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect The registered TV appears on the list 2 Select the registered TV 3 Tap TV to mobile device The TV screen will appear on your device Using the Briefing on TV feature Your registered TV turns on automatically according to the preset time set on your device and displays the time weather and your schedul...

Page 37: ...are Contacts If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree to the terms and conditions Your phone number will be verified and then the simple sharing feature will be activated 4 Select recipients and tap DONE If the recipients devices do not support the simple sharing feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message The link will expire after a certain period You...

Page 38: ...all information in a message Browse the Internet Add more apps to use Remaining battery power and usage time left Make an emergency call The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap MORE Disable Emergency mode Alternative...

Page 39: ... Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an opti...

Page 40: ...lled from the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad ...

Page 41: ...he keypad Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears ...

Page 42: ... a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker...

Page 43: ... screen to use the following options Switch between the front and rear cameras End the current call Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating contacts manually 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image ...

Page 44: ...ort contacts IMPORT and select an import option Searching for contacts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the f...

Page 45: ...s and conditions Your phone number will be verified and then the profile sharing feature will be activated To set additional items to share tap Shared profile info and select items To set a contact group to share your profile with select a contact group under Share with Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messag...

Page 46: ...st 4 Tap SEND to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation ...

Page 47: ...r finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent history Open the browser s tab manager Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 1 Tap Email on the Apps screen 2 Enter the email address and password a...

Page 48: ...the emails list tap an email to read Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the Apps screen Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do n...

Page 49: ...ou have captured The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide angle photos Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not in...

Page 50: ...ra always launches in auto mode Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated HDR High Dynamic Range Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas To activate or deactivate HDR mode open the preview screen and tap until you reach the desired option T...

Page 51: ... in a dark place Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto Locking the focus and exposure Strong light dark contra...

Page 52: ...er values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Saving the current setting as a custom setting On the preview screen tap Custom Save current settings select a name and then tap SAVE To apply the saved sett...

Page 53: ...e area will be separated from the focus area Selective focus Use the out of focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Selective focus 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 3 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 54: ...e should be more than three times the distance between the device and the subject The quality of photos taken by the device can be affected in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving There is strong background light low levels of light or you are taking photos indoors The subject or background has no pattern or consists of a plain colour Panorama Take a series of photos horizo...

Page 55: ...il 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section Editing slow motion sections 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section 3 Tap to pause playback 4 Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired point to trim segments of a video 5 Drag to select the area of the video to be playe...

Page 56: ...You specify sections of your videos to be played in fast motion The focal length may become shorter when using this mode 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Fast motion 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section Editing fast motion sections 1 On the ...

Page 57: ... motion To set a fast motion section more precisely tap and hold and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame 6 Tap the fast motion section and use the following options Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section Split Divide the section into two parts Delete Delete the section 7 Tap to preview the video 8 Tap EXPORT to save the video ...

Page 58: ...the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen or slowly swivel the device left or right to view the subject from ...

Page 59: ...oid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Tap MODE Wide selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your pal...

Page 60: ...at an interval and save photos you want 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Tap MODE Interval shot 3 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo The device will take four photos at the two second intervals To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the ...

Page 61: ...load more effects tap Download Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centreweighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot ...

Page 62: ...te blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when ...

Page 63: ...videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap Move to the previous screen More options Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites Delete the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 64: ... delete 3 Tap DELETE Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following ac...

Page 65: ...hows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more RAM Check the amount of available RAM You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are us...

Page 66: ...ents or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details 4 Tap SAVE to save the event Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Tasks 3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap ...

Page 67: ...reen circle is displayed next to the account name S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 1 Tap S Health on the Apps ...

Page 68: ...Health functions tap MORE Settings Help Additional information S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure mitigation treatment or prevention of disease The available functions features and addable applications for S Health may vary from country to country due to different local laws and regu...

Page 69: ...s with any of your other connected devices Access to S Health information by such additional services or third party devices will only be permitted with your express approval You assume full responsibility for the inappropriate use of data shared on social networks or transmitted to others Use caution when sharing your personal data with others If the device is connected to measuring devices verif...

Page 70: ...n S Voice is launched the device begins voice recognition This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider S Voice settings View examples of voice commands 2 Say a voice command If the device recognises the command the device will perform the corresponding action To repeat a voice command or say a different command tap This app will close automatically if the device is not...

Page 71: ...e only not to the language displayed on the device Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings Tap Music on the Apps screen Tap select a category and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen and hold to rewind Access additional options Open the playlist ...

Page 72: ...Tap and hold to fast forward Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the playback screen Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations such as in an interview The ...

Page 73: ...icrophone Tap Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode 3 Tap to finish recording Changing the recording mode Tap to select a mode from the list Standard This is the normal recording mode Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them ...

Page 74: ...e memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice memos When you review interview recordings you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording...

Page 75: ...s or folder tap SEARCH Memo Create memos and organise them by category On the Apps screen tap Tools Memo Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Image Insert images Voice Make a voice recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks To save the memo tap S...

Page 76: ...options tap OPTIONS set alarm options and then tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock Wo...

Page 77: ...en tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled open the notification panel and tap Screen rotation to activate it To see the calculation history tap ...

Page 78: ...ation and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV...

Page 79: ...reate videos and share them with others Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Sett...

Page 80: ...nd access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn off Wi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from the Wi Fi netw...

Page 81: ...i Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi Fi Direct connections request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct select...

Page 82: ...ices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes WESTE...

Page 83: ...th connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to p...

Page 84: ...using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer t...

Page 85: ...unt and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage To change the monthly reset date for the monitoring period tap Change cycle Limiting data usage 1 On the Settings screen tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to act...

Page 86: ...r add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink for more information Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB faster via Wi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN S...

Page 87: ...RE Add printer ADD PRINTER To change print settings tap MORE Printing settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap Share Print All printers and then select a printer MirrorLink Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen tap More connection settings MirrorLink Your device is c...

Page 88: ...ure may not be supported by some devices You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network When you download large files the device may heat up If the device exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If the Wi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly differen...

Page 89: ...tions Change the notification settings for each app LED indicator Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have missed calls messages or notifications Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the ...

Page 90: ...vice This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible ...

Page 91: ...pe Change the screen lock method Show information Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Fingerprint Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your WESTECH account Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Device security Scan for and remove malware from the dev...

Page 92: ...that may affect the feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint rec...

Page 93: ...ord and tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the password again and tap OK Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Location Change settings for location information permissions Private mode Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content Refer to Private mode for more information Report diagno...

Page 94: ...t private mode access code Private mode is activated and the icon appears on the status bar You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and tap MORE Move to Private If private mode is not activated follow the on screen ...

Page 95: ...er Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it When the Auto disable option is enab...

Page 96: ...e provider Adding primary contacts On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages Send messages to ADD Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settin...

Page 97: ...ssibility to the device Refer to Accessibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Accounts Add your WESTECH and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service ...

Page 98: ...e or trackpad connected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions BATTERY USAGE View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving mode Act...

Page 99: ...time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time z...

Page 100: ...Settings 100 About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device ...

Page 101: ...en select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly You can access the following accessibility menus Accessibility Galaxy TalkBack Universal switch Magnifier window Negative colours Greyscale Colour adjustment Interaction control Voice feedback TalkBack Activating or deactivating TalkBack When you activate TalkBack the device reads aloud the text on the screen o...

Page 102: ...ble tapping and holding the screen Move an item or access an available option Swiping to the left Move to the previous item Swiping to the right Move to the next item Swiping upwards or downwards Use the most recent contextual menu option or change its settings In text selection mode move the cursor backwards or forwards to select text Swiping to the left then right in one motion Scroll up the scr...

Page 103: ...ead the last selected text and copy it to the clipboard Swiping to the left or right Open the contextual menu and scroll through the options Swiping upwards or downwards Change the text reading and selecting granularity Using the contextual menu While you are using TalkBack swipe to the left or right with three fingers The contextual menu will appear and the device will read the options aloud Swip...

Page 104: ...ding Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the screen when you shake the device You can select from various shaking speeds Vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen Sound feedback Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen such as scrolling the screen and more Focus on speech audio Set the device to turn the media volume down when the dev...

Page 105: ...uages speed and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Text to speech options and then use the following functions Preferred TTS engine Select an engine for the text to speech feature Speech rate Adjust the speed for the text to speech feature Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To di...

Page 106: ...abel The voice memo is played back when you place your device near the label Turn on the NFC feature before using this feature 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Voice Label The voice recorder will launch 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 Hold the back of your device over the voice label The information in the voi...

Page 107: ...yboards on the screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activated the performance of some apps such as Phone and Calculator may be affected Using a magnifier Activate a magnifier to zoom in on the screen to view a larger version of the content On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnifier window and then tap the switch to activate it The magnifier will appear on the screen ...

Page 108: ... to activate it The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log Doorbell detector 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors and then tap the Doorbell detector switch to activate it 2 Tap to make a recording of your doorbell The device will detect and record the doorbell 3 Tap and ring your doorbell to check if it is recorded correctl...

Page 109: ... wear it 2 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Left right sound balance 3 Drag the adjustment bar to the left or right and adjust the sound balance and then tap SET Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient On the Apps screen tap Settin...

Page 110: ...e switch must be registered on the device To set switches to control the device tap SETTINGS Switches To quickly deactivate this feature press the Home key three times Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps features and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon 1 On t...

Page 111: ...sibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Then customise settings in Touchpad and cursor settings Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Assistant plus tap the switch to activate it and then select apps Turning on the screen with the air gestur...

Page 112: ... 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap DONE The device displays the restricted area The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device s hard keys will be disabled To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Home key and the Volume key down simultaneously Direction lock Create a directional combination to unlock ...

Page 113: ...o set an interval between alerts tap Reminder interval To set apps to alert you to notifications select apps under Select applications Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering and ending calls Select the desired method Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the button to stop the alar...

Page 114: ...contacting a WESTECHplease attempt the following solutions Some situations may not apply to your device When you turn on your device or while you are using the device it prompts you to enter one of the following codes Password When the device lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the device PIN When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enable...

Page 115: ...hscreen may malfunction The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged visit a WESTECH Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or ...

Page 116: ...he Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disa...

Page 117: ... battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a WESTECH Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quali...

Page 118: ...properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact WESTECH A connection is not establish...

Page 119: ...t is corrupted or lost WESTECH is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 120: ...ht laws of the UK Trademarks Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

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