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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Pantech P4100...
  • Page 2 P4100 User Guide for Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Thank you for choosing the Pantech P4100, our latest device. The Pantech P4100 has many features designed to enhance your mobile experience. With its unique and stylish design, you will enjoy the entire the P4100 experience.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety information The following list shows tips to preserve your device as you use it. • Keep your device and its accessories out of the reach of children and pets. • Keep your device in dry conditions and keep it within normal operating temperatures: it may be damaged at temperatures higher than 131°F/55°C or lower than -4°F/-20°C.
  • Page 4 Switch off in restricted areas Always switch your device off in areas where it is restricted to use it. Switch off in an aircraft Always switch your device off or select the airplane mode (Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Airplane mode) when you are in an aircraft. Electromagnetic waves emitted by your device may affect the electronic navigation equipment in the aircraft.

  • Page 5: Basic Instructions

    To understand information contained in this user guide, please keep in mind the following: • It is assumed that you start operating applications of the P4100 from the applications menu. • Words in bold fonts refer to the relevant action on the screen. For example, “Tap Maps”...
  • Page 6 Pop-up windows Pop-up windows can appear on the screen in the following cases and the running application(s) can stop operating: • When the remaining battery capacity is insufficient; • When the remaining memory space is insufficient. In the mentioned cases, charge the battery or secure enough memory space and take the relevant steps.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents ....................... 7 Getting Started ......................13 Getting Started ....................15 Inside the package ..................... 15 Installing the SIM/USIM card ................. 16 Installing the microSD™ CARD ..............17 Charging battery ....................18 Turning the P4100 on/off ................. 19...
  • Page 8 Unlocking screen ....................19 Locking screen ....................20 Using touch screen .................... 20 Product overview ....................21 Activating the P4100 ..................24 Basics .......................... 26 Basics ........................27 Adjusting the volume ..................27 Entering text ......................27 Checking the network and the notification bar ........28 Using a Wi-Fi network ..................
  • Page 9 Understanding home screen................31 Customizing home screen ................32 Editing applications menu ................33 Web ..........................35 Web .......................... 36 Using the web ...................... 36 Adding bookmarks ..................... 37 Viewing browser history ................... 37 Setting options ..................... 38 Applications ....................... 39 Applications ......................
  • Page 10 Video Player ......................42 Music Player ......................44 Voice Memo ......................47 Photo Frame ......................48 DLNA (TBD) ......................49 Clock tools ......................50 Notepad ........................51 Sketchpad ......................53 Google Mobile Service (GMS) ................57 Google Mobile Service ..................58 Market ........................
  • Page 11 YouTube......................... 61 Calendar......................... 63 Talk .......................... 64 Gmail ........................65 Search ........................67 Google eBooks ....................68 Settings ........................69 Settings ........................70 Wireless & networks ..................70 Sound ........................71 Display ........................72 Location & security .................... 73...
  • Page 12 Applications ......................75 Accounts & sync ....................76 Privacy ........................77 SD card & device storage ................77 Language ....................... 78 Accessibility ......................78 Data & Time ......................79 About system ....................... 79 Appendix ........................ 82 PC Suite ......................... 82 Troubleshooting checklist ................

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    FCC Regulatory Compliance ................. 85 Warranty......................... 87 Legal notice ......................90 Index ........................90 Getting Started Inside the package...

  • Page 14: Installing The Sim/Usim Card

    Installing the SIM/USIM card Installing the microSD™ CARD Charging battery Turning the P4100 on/off Unlocking screen Locking screen Using touch screen Product overview Activating the P4100...
  • Page 15 MicroSD™ CARD • Adapter • Getting Started CD • USB cable It is recommended that you purchase the following accessories to use the P4100 in a safe and convenient manner: • USB data cable • Earphone or headphone • HDMI cable •...
  • Page 16 P4100. Close the battery cover by sliding it up until you hear “click.” Note It is recommended that you remove the battery cover with both hands since the P4100 is relatively too big to handle with single hand.

  • Page 17: Installing The Microsd™ Card

    SD card. You can expand the external memory up to 32GB. It is recommended that you format the microSD™ CARD before using the P4100. For more information on formatting the microSD™ CARD, refer to page xx.

  • Page 18: Charging Battery

    Charging battery 1. Open the protective cover on the down side of the P4100 and connect the charger adapter to the USB connector. Make sure to align the connector as indicated in the image. Otherwise, the charging connector will be damaged and the battery will not be charged.

  • Page 19: Turning The P4100 On/Off

    Turning the P4100 on/off To turn on the P4100, 1. Press and hold the LOCK/PWR key for a few seconds. 2. Unlock the screen. To turn off the P4100, 1. Press and hold the LOCK/PWR key. 2. Tap Power off.

  • Page 20: Locking Screen

    To lock the screen, press the LOCK/PWR key. It is recommended to lock the screen to protect information in the P4100 and save the battery. If you want to have the P4100 locked automatically in a predetermined time, refer to page xx for screen timeout.

  • Page 21: Product Overview

    Product overview Front view Function Power/Lock Locks the screen; turns on/off the P4100 Volume Adjusts all sound volumes Ear jack Provides sound via Note Make sure not to cover the proximity sensor with the LCD protection film. If the sensor is...

  • Page 22: Side Views

    Function Reset Resets the P4100 Micro USB port Connects the P4100 and your PC via the USB cable HDMI port Connects the P4100 and digital devices via the HDMI cable SIM card slot Inserts the SIM card for 3G network Inserts the microSD™...

  • Page 23: Rear View

    Rear view Function Rear camera Takes a photo...

  • Page 24: Activating The P4100

    3. Enter your first name, last name and user name for the account, and tap Next. The user name should be 6–30 characters long. You can select an alternative. 4. Tap Next > Connect to Wi-Fi if you have not connected the P4100 to the Wi-Fi network and follow the instructions.
  • Page 25 6. Tap Next. 7. Select and tap a security question and enter an answer. 8. Enter a secondary email address and tap Create. 9. Tap I agree, Next for the Google Terms of Service. 10. Tap Try again if your password is too weak for a password or contains invalid characters. 11.

  • Page 26: Basics

    Basics Adjusting the volume Status and Notification Icons Using a Wi-Fi Network Connecting to 3G or Wi-Fi Understanding home screen Customizing home screen Editing applications menu...

  • Page 27: Entering Text

    Basics Learn basic instructions on how to use the P4100. Adjusting the volume 1. Press the volume key + to increase the volume. Press the volume key - to decrease the volume. Note Press the volume key in the idle mode if you want to adjust the ringer volume. If you want to set it to the vibration mode, press the volume key all the way down until the mode appears.

  • Page 28: Checking The Network And The Notification Bar

    Check how the network is working around your current location as well as the current status, simply by tapping on the right bottom of the screen. Status Icons Icons below indicate the current status of the P4100. Check them and take necessary steps Icon Description...

  • Page 29: Using A Wi-Fi Network

    4. Select and tap a network. You should enter the password if the network is secured. Wi-Fi indicates a secured Wi-Fi network. 5. Tap Connect. Once the network is remembered, the P4100 will automatically connect to it when in range.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A 3G Network

    1. Tap the network that is connected to the P4100. 2. Tap Forget to disconnect with the network. Connecting to a 3G network Use 3G (or EDGE if available) to connect the P4100 to the Internet. You will need a data plan to...

  • Page 31: Understanding Home Screen

    3G network. 3G settings are already preconfigured on the P4100, and it is ready to use 3G services. Please do not change the settings: services might stop working. Understanding home screen Home screen overview Button Function Google search...

  • Page 32: Customizing Home Screen

    Changing the view mode The view of the P4100 is set to the landscape view by default. If you want to use the P4100 in the portrait view, turn it to the left or right: the view changes automatically by the embedded sensor.

  • Page 33: Editing Applications Menu

    1. Tap Apps in the idle mode. 2. Tap All or My apps. My apps indicates applications that you have downloaded on the P4100. All indicates applications that are installed by default on the P4100 plus applications of My apps.

  • Page 34: Searching For Applications

    3. Tap . You can see applications by an alphabetic order. Tap if you want to see applications at a glance. Searching for applications 1. Tap Apps in the idle mode. 2. Tap All or My apps. 3. Tap and enter the name of the application to search. 4.

  • Page 35: Web

    Using the web Adding bookmarks Viewing browser history Setting options...
  • Page 36 Using the web Access the Internet if you want to search for information. Note that the Google Chrome Lite is set to the web browser software by default. Searching for information in the Internet 1. Tap Web from the applications menu. 2.
  • Page 37 1. Tap to refresh the page. 2. Tap to stop refreshing the page. Visiting a new page 1. Tap Web from the applications menu. 2. Tap the address bar and enter a new URL. 3. Tap Next to the address bar or tap in the virtual keyboard.

  • Page 38: Setting Options

    3. Tap Most visited if you want to see web pages that you visit the most. Tap the star icon next to the website if you want to add it to bookmarks. 4. Tap History if you want to see past browsing activity. Tap Menu button and Clear history if you want to delete the browsing history.

  • Page 39: Applications

    Applications Camera Recording Video Photo Frame Sketchpad Video Player DLNA Voice Memo Music Player...
  • Page 40 Applications Camera Take pictures and record videos with the built-in camera. They can be saved and used via available applications. Taking pictures 1. Tap Apps > Camera for a few seconds. 2. Tap Menu button if necessary. 3. Focus on the object and tap .

  • Page 41: Changing Settings

    Preview Provides the taken photo. Selecting shooting options 1. Tap the menu button while in the camera mode. 2. Tap and select Shooting Options. 3. Tap Done. Changing shooting mode 1. Tap the menu button while in the camera mode. 2.
  • Page 42 4. Focus on the object and tap . You can record a video by up to one hour. Selecting shooting options 1. Tap the menu button while in the video mode. 2. Tap and select Shooting Options. 3. Tap Done. Adding effects 1.
  • Page 43 Note If the video is protected by the DivX codex, you have to register the P4100 to play it. The registration code is [ ]. Visit http://vod.divx.com and register the code. Video Player overview If you want to do the followings:...
  • Page 44 Playing music 1. Tap Music Player from the applications menu. 2. Select and tap a file from the list sorted by the alphabetic order. Files that the P4100 offers include MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA. 3. Tap Play All to listen to all files.

  • Page 45: Creating A Playlist

    Note Press and hold the artist name, album title or song if you want to search for related information with the Internet or YouTube. Music Player overview If you want to do the followings: Do this: Play the video Pause the video Move to the next video Fast-forward the playing video Press and hold...

  • Page 46: Music Player Settings

    4. Tap Repeat and tap Repeat all, Repeat single track or Repeat off. 5. Tap Shake gesture if you want to listen to the previous or next track simply by shaking the P4100 to the left or right. Viewing information 1.
  • Page 47 Make sure to install the following codecs to listen to music files. Audio Codec Ogg VORBIS, MP3, AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+, WMA Container Support Ogg, mp3, aac, wma, 3gpa/mp4a Sorting files by type 1. Tap Music Player from the applications menu. 2.
  • Page 48 The possible recording time changes according to the remaining memory space. When you can record for the following time: The following message appears on the screen 50 seconds – 60 minutes The possible recording time Less than 50 seconds Less than one minute is possible The memory capacity is less than 2MB No space for recording When less than 1MB remains for the memory space, the voice is saved automatically.

  • Page 49: Dlna (Tbd)

    Photo Frame overview Feature Description Slideshow Displays photos in a slideshow Folder Designates the folder where photos for slideshow are saved Selecting the photo folder 1. Tap Photo Frame from the applications menu. 2. Tap Folder button. 3. Select and tap the desired folder: All, Camera, Download, SD Card. Slideshow types Division Layout...

  • Page 50: Clock Tools

    About Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a new collaborative organization who leads commercialization of global home network services. Its goal is to build compatible platforms by using standards-based technology in order to make it easier for DLNA-certified device users to share media contents through the home network.

  • Page 51: Notepad

    4. Tap Split > Split on the top of the screen and tap Start. This function is used when you want to measure the accumulated time. 5. Tap Reset to restart the stopwatch. Notepad Write notes and save them on the P4100. Creating a new note 1. Tap Notepad from the applications menu. 2. Tap New Note.
  • Page 52 Notepad overview Reading a memo 1. Tap Notepad from the applications menu. 2. Tap a folder where you have saved memos, and tap a memo in the list. 3. Flick the screen to the left if you want to see the previous file in the folder. Flick the screen to the right if you want to see the next file.

  • Page 53: Sketchpad

    Setting password 1. Tap Notepad from the applications menu. 2. Tap the Setting button and tap Password Setting. 3. Tap ON for Password Lock. 4. Tap Set Password and enter your password and tap Continue. 5. Enter the password. It should be at least 4-character long 6.
  • Page 54 3. Tap Save. 4. Enter the name of the memo. The file name should not contain any of the following characters:＼/ : * ? " < > |. 5. Tap OK. Note The message, “Memory Full” appears on the screen if the memory card is full of contents. Secure enough space if you want to save the sketch memo.

  • Page 55: Searching For A File

    Eraser Erases the drawn sketch Reset Resets the sketch Undo Undoes the sketch. It becomes dimmed when there are nothing to be undone. Redo Redoes the sketch Moves canvas Background Changes wallpaper Changing the view mode 1. Tap Sketchpad from the applications menu. 2.

  • Page 56: Changing The Background

    2. Tap the desired file in the list and tap Settings. Or press and hold the desired file. 3. Tap Save to Gallery. Sharing a file 1. Tap Sketchpad from the applications menu. 2. Tap the desired file in the list and tap Settings. Or press and hold the desired file. 3.

  • Page 57: Google Mobile Service (Gms)

    Google Mobile Service (GMS) Market YouTube Calendar Talk Gmail Search...
  • Page 58 Google Mobile Service Market Download useful applications from the Android Market and use them for your purposes. Downloading applications 1. Tap Market from the applications menu. 2. Tap Next and follow the necessary steps for adding a Google account if you do not have a Google account.
  • Page 59 4. Tap Uninstall > OK. 5. Tap OK. Google Maps offers useful information based on your region. Make sure to connect the P4100 to a Wi-Fi or 3G network. If you turn on the GPS function, you can obtain more accurate...

  • Page 60: Finding Places

    information. Finding places 1. Tap Maps. You can see your current location on the map. Note Make sure to connect to wireless networks or GPS satellites by tapping Settings > Location & security and tapping either Use wireless networks or Use GPS satellites. 2.

  • Page 61: Youtube

    YouTube Watching videos 1. Tap YouTube from the applications menu. 2. Select and tap a video to watch. 3. Double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. Uploading videos 1. Tap YouTube from the applications menu. 2. Tap Menu button and Upload. 3.
  • Page 62 4. Tap Bluetooth, Email, Facebook, Gmail or Twitter. Watching videos by category 1. Tap YouTube from the applications menu. 2. Tap Menu button and Browse. 3. Select and tap a category. 4. Flick the screen to scroll, select and tap a video to watch. Watching videos by upload date 1.

  • Page 63: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your schedule with the calendar. Make sure to have a Google account. For details on Google account, refer to page XX. Creating an event 1. Tap Calendar from the applications menu. 2. Tap a day in the calendar. 3.

  • Page 64: Talk

    2. Tap the day that you want to edit events. 3. Tap the event that you want to edit. 4. Tap Menu button and Edit event. 5. Edit the details and tap Done. Talk Connect to your friends through Google Talk and enjoying chatting with them. You can also make a video call with them.

  • Page 65: Gmail

    5. Tap Menu button and tap More > Insert smiley, and select and tap one. 6. Tap Menu button and End chat if you want to stop chatting with your friend. Making a video call with friends (TBD) Managing your friends list 1.
  • Page 66 2. Select and tap the message to read. 3. Tap Archive if you want to preserve the message in a separate folder. 4. Tap Delete if you want to delete the message. Note You can read messages by label. Tap Menu button in the Inbox screen and tap Go to labels.

  • Page 67: Search

    Search Searching for information with Google 1. Tap Google Search, or press Search button in the idle mode. 2. Enter a keyword in the search box and tap Enter button or Go button. You can also tap Speaking button and say it on the device. Setting search options 1.

  • Page 68: Google Ebooks

    Google eBooks Download electronic books in the Google’s library to the P4100 and read them. Finding favorite ebooks 1. Tap Books from the applications menu. 2. Tap a book on the screen if you find interested in. Or you can tap the search icon and find your favorite book in the library.

  • Page 69: Settings

    Settings Wireless & networks Sound Display Location & security Applications Accounts & sync Privacy SD card & device storage Language Accessibility Data & Time About system...

  • Page 70: Settings

    2. Tap USB tethering to provide Internet connection to other devices. You should connect the P4100 with your other device through the USB cable. 3. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to make the P4100 a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Refer to page “Becoming a portable Wi-Fi hotspot” on page XX for more information.

  • Page 71: Sound

    1. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings > Add VPN. 2. Tap Add PPTP VPN, Add L2TP VPN, Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN or Add L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN. 3. Set up the network by entering necessary information. Setting mobile networks 1.

  • Page 72: Display

    2. Tap Audible selection if you want to play sound when making selection on the screen. 3. Tap Screen lock sounds if you want to play sound when locking and unlocking the screen. 4. Tap Haptic feedback if you want the P4100 to vibrate when you press soft keys. It is selected by default.

  • Page 73: Location & Security

    Setting animation options 1. Tap Settings > Display > Animation. 2. Tap No animations, some animations or All animations. 3. Tap OK. Setting screen timeout 1. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout. 2. Select and tap the time interval to turn off the screen. 3.
  • Page 74 However, Forgot pattern will not appear if you have no Google account for the P4100. Forgot your password for Google account? If you have forgotten your password for Google account, reset it at the Google website. 1. Open your web browser on your computer and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/recovery.

  • Page 75: Applications

    Locking screen with a PIN 1. Tap Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > PIN. 2. Enter numbers as PIN and tap Continue. The PIN should be at least 4 characters. 3. Enter the numbers again to confirm. 4.

  • Page 76: Accounts & Sync

    3. Read and tap OK on the USB debugging information page. Maintaining the staying condition 1. Tap Settings > Applications > Development. 2. Tap Stay awake to keep the P4100 awake while it is being charged. Allowing mock locations 1. Tap Settings > Applications > Development.

  • Page 77: Privacy

    2. Tap Back up my data if you want to back up your data. 3. Tap Automatic restore if you want to restore backed-up data for an application. Resetting the P4100 1. Tap Settings > Privacy. 2. Tap Factory data reset if you want to erase all data from the device.

  • Page 78: Language

    1. Tap Settings > SD card & device storage. The status of space available for the P4100 is displayed. 2. Tap Unmount SD card > OK if you want to remove the SD card from the P4100 safely. Tap Mount SD card if you want to mount the card.

  • Page 79: Data & Time

    Note Set date, Select time zone and Set time will not work if you tap Automatic. Setting the date 1. Tap Settings > Date & time > Set date. 2. Enter month, day and year for the P4100. 3. Tap Set. Setting the time zone 1.
  • Page 80 Learning how to use the P4100 1. Tap Settings > About device. 2. Tap System tutorial if you want to see how to use the P4100. Note Make sure to set Swype as the default keyboard. Refer to Language & keyboard for more information on setting Swype.

  • Page 81: Fcc Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix PC Suite Troubleshooting checklist Specifications Devices FCC Regulatory Compliance Warranty Legal notice Index...

  • Page 82: Appendix

    Appendix To update software Update your software without visiting the nearest dealer. 1. Tap Settings > Software update from the applications menu. 2. Tap Check for updates to check whether you need to update the software. Note After the relevant software is downloaded, you will be asked whether to update the software now.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Checklist

    • PC Suite launcher • Contact Manager • PC Sync • Message Manager • File Manager • MMS PC Composer • Internet Access PC Suite languages English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Troubleshooting checklist When battery life is shorter than usual: This may happen when you are in an area with low signal strength.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications Operating System Android 3.X (HONEYCOMB) Design Tablet (Full Touch Pad) Displays 8.0” TFT XGA display 1024 x 768 Pixels, Capacitive Touch Sound 128 Polyphonic Camera Back: 5M Pixels AF with Flash, Front: 2M for VT • Resolution up to 5M Pixels •...
  • Page 85 • HDMI Connector Dimensions & Weight • Weight: under 470g/16.57oz (TBD) • Dimensions: 205 x 150 x 10.45 mm (8.36” x 6.12” x 0.42”) Power Management (Performance) Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time Standard Lithium-Ion 6,400mAh Up to (maximum) hours Up to (maximum) hours (Li-ion) Operating Frequency...
  • Page 86 the FCC guidelines and applicable. Statement according to FCC part 15.105 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.

  • Page 87: Warranty

    Health and Safety Information FCC This EUT has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in FCC/OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C (2001) and IEEE Std.
  • Page 88 Pantech product. Be careful. Some of these products may not be compatible to use with your Pantech product and may damage the unit or cause it to malfunction. If service is required on your unit and it is determined that a non-Pantech accessory has created the problem with your unit, the Warranty will not apply.
  • Page 89 Company by calling the number listed below or to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing. To locate Pantech Authorized Service Center, call: (800) 962-8622 or email HandsetHelpPantech@.com. Please have the following information available when you send the device in for repair: •...

  • Page 90: Legal Notice

    For technical support in the U.S. & Canada, call (800) 962-8622. Or email us to HandsetHelp@Pantech.com. Or visit the web site at www.pantechusa.com. For all other inquiries, write to: Pantech WIRELESS, INC.5607 Glenridge Dr. Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30342, USA. Legal notice Trademark Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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