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USER GUIDE
© 2018 by Sonim Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE © 2018 by Sonim Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. CONTENT...

  • Page 2: General Information

    PHONE MODELS COVERED This user guide covers the Sonim XP8 phone with the THIRD PARTY TRADEMARKS model number XP8800. Google, Android, Google Calendar, Google Now, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS USING YOUR SONIM XP8 GENERAL INFORMATION Switching On the Phone ..........14 Third Party Trademarks ............. 2 Setting Up Your Phone ............ 14 Disposal of Battery ............2 Managing your Home Screen ......... 14 Guideline for Headphone and Earphone ......2 Key Description ...............
  • Page 4 Linc Messages ..............40 Accessibility ..............28 Linc Map ................42 Printing ................28 About Phone ..............29 SONIM SCOUT Setup ................43 MANAGING CONTACTS Utilities ................43 Adding a New Contact for the First Time ....... 30 Support ................43 Adding a New Contact ...........

  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    For best results and long product life, one should protect Do not expose the device to high the Sonim XP8800 from salt water, dust temperatures (in excess of 55°C). and strong impacts. Adhere to road safety laws. Do not hold/ use a phone while you are driving;...

  • Page 6: Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Mobile Phones

    HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE PHONES find this rating. For more information about FCC Hearing In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless Aid Compatibility, please go to http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear...

  • Page 7: Child Safety

    CHILD SAFETY Do not allow children to play with your mobile phone or its accessories. Keep it out of their reach. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the mobile phone or accessories. Your mobile phone and its accessories may contain small parts, which could be detached and create a choking hazard.

  • Page 8: Battery Safety Warning For Ieee1725

    BATTERY SAFETY WARNING FOR IEEE1725 CHARGING SAFETY WARNING Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, The equipment shall only be charged when in a puncture or shred. non-hazardous area using a charger specifically supplied for use with the unit, USB cable and AC charger S42A02 (US plug)/S42A00 (EU plug)/42A01 (UK plug).
  • Page 9 BATTERY USAGE DISPOSAL OF BATTERY Your Sonim XP8 phone comes with a removable battery. Please check local regulations for disposal of For any battery related queries, contact Sonim customer batteries. The battery should never be placed in support. municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if •...
  • Page 10 TIPS TO EXTEND THE BATTERY LIFE CHARGING ANIMATION/ICON Follow these tips to extend your phone’s battery life. • If the battery is being charged when the • If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS use phone is switched off, a battery charging the Settings to turn them off.
  • Page 11 YOUR SIM/MEMORY CARD INSERTING MEMORY CARD To access the memory card slot, use your Sonim Purchase a SIM card from a mobile operator. The SIM screwdriver to remove the battery door screw and then card associates your network services (for example, remove the battery.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Dedicated keys Power Key/ PTT Key/Volume Key (Up and Down)/Yellow Key/Alarm WHAT IS IN THE BOX? Key/Home/Recent/Back Keys The list of items in the Sonim XP8 phone box are: Ports Waterproof USB3.1 type-C, High • Sonim XP8 phone Speed, OTG •...

  • Page 13: Using Your Sonim Xp8

    USING YOUR SONIM XP8 9 10 LED Notification Sonim XPand Connector Receiver USB-C Notification Bar Volume Up/Down Power ON Button Emergency Key PTT Button Stealth Mode Sonim SecureAudio Connector Display Memory Card Slot (under App Tray battery) Speakers SIM Cards Slots (under battery)

  • Page 14: Switching On The Phone

    To remove any application protector for added protection. This screen from this list, swipe the application to left protector is not intended to be removed. or right. Double press: Launches the menu options of any application. YOUR SONIM XP8...

  • Page 15: Notification Bar Icons

    Do Not Disturb activated finger from bottom to top to unlock it. • Pattern: When enabled, enter you own pattern. When the phone is locked, unlock it using the Vibration mode activated pattern. When the phone screen is locked, you YOUR SONIM XP8...

  • Page 16: Changing The Wallpaper

    Ensure that the image to be captured is displayed on the current screen. Press the Power and Volume Down button simultaneously. The screenshot is captured and stored in Photos. A screen Capture ( ) icon is also displayed on the notification bar. YOUR SONIM XP8...

  • Page 17: Suggestions

    SUGGESTIONS Your Android device offers suggestions and reminders about the features and you can easily remove them from the Settings. PAY FASTER WITH GOOGLE You can save payment information to your Google account for easier online checkout process. SET DO NOT DISTURB SCHEDULE You can set your device on Silent mode at certain.

  • Page 18: Wireless & Networks Settings Wi-Fi

    Internet access at distance up to 100 feet, depending on Enter the password to set up Wi-Fi NFC tag. the Wi-Fi router and surroundings. You can access the Internet when you connect your XP8 ADVANCED to a Wi-Fi network. To connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network;...

  • Page 19: Data Usage

    RENAME THIS DEVICE Turn on Airplane mode. From the Bluetooth screen, tap on Option ( ) > Rename this device to rename the selected device. NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a set of Enter the name and tap on RENAME. communication protocols that enable two electronic SHOW RECEIVED FILES devices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone to establish a communication by bringing...
  • Page 20 BLUETOOTH TETHERING When the Bluetooth Tethering is activated, you can share your phone’s Internet connection with the other Bluetooth paired devices. From App menu, tap on Settings ( Select More located under Wireless & networks settings. Tap on Tethering & Portable hotspot. Enable Bluetooth Tethering.

  • Page 21: Managing Device Settings

    MANAGING DEVICE SETTINGS • Blocked • Shown silently • No sensitive content on lock screen DISPLAY • Never shown on lock screen • Overrides Do Not Disturb From App menu, tap on Settings ( ) > Device > Display ( SOUND Set one of the following options to configure your phone’s display:...

  • Page 22: Apps

    APPS Default Alarm ringtone: Select the desired alarm ringtone from the list and tap on OK to set as the From App screen, tap on Settings ( ) > Device > ringtone. Apps ( Emergency Broadcasts: Select All apps drop-down list. You can select •...

  • Page 23: Battery

    • Apps memory used for each application for the set time • Images frame. • Videos USERS • Audio • System From App screen, tap on Settings ( ) > Device > • Other Users ( • Cached data Tap on You (owner). Change the Profile info and •...

  • Page 24: Managing Personal Settings

    MANAGING PERSONAL SETTINGS new message window is displayed. You can select the recipient and send the message. • More: You can share your real-time location LOCATION details through the following ways: Messaging, Bluetooth, Copy to clipboard, Save to Drive, You can enable and configure the Location settings. Gmail, Facebook, Messenger and SMS.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    • Trusted face ) > Personal > Programmable keys ( • Voice Match There are three programmable keys on your XP8 To learn more about Smart Lock, from the Smart and you are able to change the functionality of Lock screen, tap on the Options ( ) >...

  • Page 26: Languages & Input

    Tap on Settings ( ) and enable Look up contact • Account preferences: • Payments: You can review your purchase history names so that the Spell checker uses entries from and the payment methods used are stored in your your contact list. account in Google payments center.

  • Page 27: Backup & Reset

    If your Sonim XP8 has already been reset, but you don’t Factory data reset: Tap on Factory data reset to remember your Google username and/or password, your erase all data from your phone’s internal storage,...

  • Page 28: Managing System Settings

    MANAGING SYSTEM SETTINGS • Magnification gesture: You can set to ON to perform these gestures on the device screen: Zoom, Drag and Pinch DATE & TIME • Font size: You can set the font size from smaller to bigger and see the preview of the same. You can set and display the date and time on the phone.

  • Page 29: About Phone

    ABOUT PHONE From App screen, tap on Settings ( ) > System > About phone ( Go to Software Update and Check for Updates. If there are any updates, the updates will start. The following information is displayed: • Software Update •...

  • Page 30: Managing Contacts

    MANAGING CONTACTS Tap on the Edit ( ) which is present on top right corner You can use the phonebook to maintain Edit the desired details. Tap on Tick mark ( to save the details. phone numbers of your contacts. This feature enables you to add, dial phone SENDING A MESSAGE FROM CONTACTS numbers and send SMS and MMS...
  • Page 31 IMPORT/EXPORT SHARE ALL CONTACTS There are a number of ways to share your contacts: IMPORT FROM .VCF FILE From App screen, tap on Contacts ( From App screen, tap on Contacts ( Select Options ( ) > Import/export. Select Option ( ) > Import/export. Phonebook screen is displayed.

  • Page 32: Searching A Contact

    name first or last name first. The selected contacts gets added as a favorite and is • Default account for new contacts: You can select displayed under the favorite contacts tab. your phone or email and SIM1/SIM2 as a default account whenever a new contact is added.

  • Page 33: Managing Call Settings

    MANAGING CALL SETTINGS CALL HISTORY SCREEN From Home screen or App screen, tap on Phone MAKING A CALL Tap on Options ( ) > Call History ( ). The From Home screen or Apps Menu, tap on the Phone following options are displayed: •...
  • Page 34 on OK. Assign a contact for each key present in the The ringtone is changed. keypad (2 to 9). Key 1 is used for voicemail. Long press a particular keypad to initiate a call to the assigned contact. You can always replace the contact number for From Home screen or Apps menu, select Phone the assigned key number.
  • Page 35 Use SIP Calling: calls. • TTY VCO: enables TTY mode only for outgoing A dialog is open with the following options: calls. • For all calls: If this option is selected and when the phone is connected to Wi-Fi network or mobile Internet, each dialed call becomes an Internet call.

  • Page 36: Sending Messages And Mails

    SENDING MESSAGES AND MAILS ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION TYPE SMS and MMS are convenient and inexpensive means Smileys Attach a smiley from the available of communication. You can send a text message to list in the Message compose other people via SMS service. MMS allows you to send screen.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Gmail Accounts

    SETTING UP GMAIL ACCOUNTS Hear outgoing Enable to hear the sound when an message outgoing message is sent. You have to configure your e-mail account to access sounds your e-mail box and e-mail services. Vibrate Enable vibrate alert for incoming messages.

  • Page 38: Linc Ptt Services

    LINC PTT SERVICES The Linc PTT home screen is displayed. Your Sonim XP8 device comes pre-loaded Linc PTT applications. INITIAL LINC PTT SETUP Please refer to the Linc PTT setup instructions provided with the phone or visit the Southern Linc website for additional instructions and videos at www.southernlinc.
  • Page 39 A confirmation message screen Save this group On Contacts tab, tap on Option soft key ( ) > list is displayed. Enter the List name and tap on Settings. Save. Enter the following information and tap on the The group list is added to the User Defined Group check mark ( ) on top right corner of the List.

  • Page 40: Linc Messages

    • All PTT sessions PTT CALL END • Outgoing sessions To end a PTT call, tap on End soft key ( ) to send call • Incoming sessions back request. This functionality works on Contacts tab, • Clear history History tab, and Dialpad tab. This functionality does not •...
  • Page 41 Tap on Message tab and the following screen is On the Messages tab, tap on Option ( ) and the displayed. You can view the received messages. following options are displayed: • Search: You can search the contacts, groups and •...

  • Page 42: Linc Map

    LINC MAP • Select People: You can search for a desired contact from the contact list. From the App screen, tap on Linc Map ( • Select Groups: You can search for a desired group Tap on Allow to give Linc Map to access photos, from the list.

  • Page 43: Sonim Scout

    SONIM SCOUT SUPPORT Support tab consists of the following features: Sonim Scout is a solution that allows the user to register • Chat with Sonim and use a number of key enterprise features. • Remote Support • SonimCare A Sonim Cloud account is required to fully utilize SCOUT •...

  • Page 44: Using Application Camera

    CAMERA balance in your pictures. The following options are displayed: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, The Sonim XP8 has a rear camera with 12MP fixed focus Daylight, and Cloudy for taking pictures. The pictures are saved in Photos. • Selfie Flash: You can enable/disable to get the From App screen, tap on Camera ( flash when camera is in selfie mode.

  • Page 45: Calendar

    CALENDAR Repeat to set the alarm on all the days in a week. • Tap on Default ringtone and select the desired The Calendar helps you to set appointments, schedule ringtone. reminders and alerts and repeat them if required. You can •...

  • Page 46: File Manager

    • Refresh: Refresh the folder. on the Notification bar. • New folder: Create a new folder. • Side Connector: Since the Sonim XP8 does not • New file: Create a new file. support a traditional earpiece jack, we use a side •...
  • Page 47 disable the auto selection of alternate frequency. • Record Duration: You can set the time duration for recording in the following time frame: • 5 minutes • 15 minutes • 30 mniutes • Until stopped • Revert to Factory Defaults: This option deletes all the settings including Presets.

  • Page 48: Regulatory Information- Usa Market

    REGULATORY INFORMATION- USA accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn MARKET accessory and are not holding the device at the ear, position the handset a minimum of xxxcm from your RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR) body when the device is switched on.

  • Page 49: Industry Canada Statement (Ic: 8090A-Pc4000)

    regulation, all Wi-Fi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. • Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT (IC: 8090A-PC4000) This device complies with Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 50: Index

    INDEX Gesture 23 Google 25 About Phone 29 Keyboard 26 Accessibility 28 Spell Checker 26 Accounts 25 Airplane Mode 19 Android Beam 19 Applications 44 Languages 26 Auto-sync 25, 31 LED 13 Linc Map 42 Linc Messages 40 Location 24 Battery 23 Lock Screen 15 Charging Indicator 10...
  • Page 51 Speed Dial 34 Spell Checker 26 Storage 22 Internal Share 22 Payment 23 Tethering 20 Tethering & Portable Hotspot 20 Time 28 USB Power Saving 22 Users Lock screen 23 VPN 20 Wallpaper 16 Photos 16, 21 WPS 18 XP8 9 INDEX...

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