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  • Page 1 Smartphone ® MEDION Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes on how to use these instructions .... 4 1.1. Symbols and key words used in these instructions ............5 1.2. Proper use .............. 7 1.3. Usage limitations ..........8 1.4. Making calls while driving ....... 9 Safety instructions ..........13 2.1.
  • Page 3 4.4. Inserting the battery ........32 4.5. Charging the battery ........32 Operation ............33 5.1. Switching on the telephone ......33 5.2. Operating the telephone .......33 5.3. After switching on the telephone ....34 First use..............34 6.1. Switching off the phone .........35 6.2. Switching to sleep mode .......36 6.3.
  • Page 4 7.2. Additional costs for Internet and roaming usage ..............52 7.3. Internet ..............53 7.4. Limiting data usage .........53 7.5. Changing the data volume ......54 7.6. Activating Wi-Fi ..........55 Addendum to instructions for use of smartphone ............56 8.1. Exposure to radio frequency energy ..56 Disposal .............58 Conformity information as per R&TTE ...59 Technical data ...........60...

  • Page 5: Notes On How To Use These Instructions

    1. Notes on how to use these instructions Please read this section and the entire user manual carefully and follow all instructions given. The instructions will help you to operate the device reliably and help lengthen its service life. Store these instructions ready to hand near the device.

  • Page 6: Symbols And Key Words Used In These Instructions

    1.1. Symbols and key words used in these instructions DANGER! Warning: immediate mortal danger! WARNING! Warning of possible risk of fatal injury and/or serious irreversible injuries! WARNING! Danger of possible minor or moderate injuries! CAUTION! Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage! NOTE! Additional information on using the device!
  • Page 7 WARNING! Warning of risk of electric shock! WARNING! Warning: danger due to loud volume! • Bullet point/information on operating steps and results  Tasks to be performed 6 of 71...

  • Page 8: Proper Use

    1.2. Proper use Your appliance offers a number of options for usage: • The device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use: • Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not approved or supplied.

  • Page 9: Usage Limitations

    1.3. Usage limitations It is essential to turn off the telephone in the following situations: • Before boarding an aircraft or before packing it in your luggage. The use of radio devices in aircraft can have dangerous effects on the flight controls and interrupt radio contact and is thus prohibited.

  • Page 10: Making Calls While Driving

    1.4. Making calls while driving As making calls can reduce concentration levels (while driving a car or riding a bicycle), this may contribute to accidents occurring. The following instructions should be followed exactly. It is an offence to hold a telephone in your hand (or between your head and your shoulder) to make a call while driving.
  • Page 11 CAUTION! A wired headset is not a hands-free set and may not be used while driving. WARNING! Excessive volume when using headphones or earphones can damage your hearing. Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level.
  • Page 12 Changing the drivers, software, equaliser, operating system, etc., can also lead to an increase in the volume and thus cause permanent damage to your hearing. Listening to a device at high volumes for an extended period via headphones/ earphones can damage your hearing.
  • Page 13 • Do not use the mailbox while driving. Do not listen to your messages until you have parked the car and switched the motor off. • If you accept a call via the hands-free set while driving, keep the call as short as possible.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Therefore, never install permanent telephone equipment in the area above the airbag or in the space occupied by the deployed airbag. • If telephone or accessories are incorrectly installed this can lead to serious injury when the airbag is activated. CAUTION! Ignoring this advice can lead to serious injuries and/or property...
  • Page 15 DANGER! Never open the housing of the device or the mains charging device. There is a risk of electric shock when the housing is open. • Do not insert anything into the device through the slots and openings. This could result in an electrical short-circuit, an electric shock or even ignite a fire which will damage the product.
  • Page 16 • Use only the supplied mains charger with the supplied USB cable. • For extra safety, we recommend using an overvoltage protection device to prevent the product from sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning strikes. • If you want to disconnect the device from the mains, first pull the mains charger out of the wall socket and then the plug on the product.
  • Page 17 • Do not apply force when connecting cables and plugs and make sure that connectors are the right way round. • Do not crush or bend the cable too far in order to prevent short-circuit and cable break. • Maintain a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-frequency and magnetic interference (TV sets, loudspeakers, mobile phones, DECT...

  • Page 18: Cleaning And Care

    2.1. Cleaning and care Follow the instructions below to increase the service life of the product: • Always unplug the device and disconnect all cables before cleaning. • Do not use solvents, corrosive agents or aerosol-based detergents to clean the device.

  • Page 19: Data Backup

    CAUTION! None of the parts inside the device require cleaning or maintenance. 2.2. Data backup PLEASE NOTE! Back up your data on external storage media after each update. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from a loss of data or for any conse- quential damages.

  • Page 20: Notes On Batteries And Rechargeable Batteries

    centre for professional disposal. Finally, wash your hands with soap, as the pieces may have been contaminated with chemicals. • Keep the device away from moisture and from water in droplet or spray form. Avoid knocks, dust, heat and direct sunlight in order to prevent malfunction.
  • Page 21 • If the device cannot be switched on although it is connected to a power source, please contact your service centre. • Do not use chargers or batteries that are damaged in any way. • Do not dismantle or deform batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers, or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin.

  • Page 22: Environmental Requirements

    2.5. Environmental requirements • Keep your telephone dry. • Do not expose it to extremes of temperature (hot or cold). • Do not place your phone next to burning cigarettes, open flames or other heat sources. • Do not drop or bang the telephone and do not shake it.

  • Page 23: In The Event Of Faults

    • The ring tone is played back via the ear piece. To avoid damage to hearing, accept the call before putting the telephone to your ear. • Please only use the optional stereo earphones together with this smartphone. NOTE! When using wired headsets, ensure the correct plug connection (see technical details).

  • Page 24: People With Pacemakers

    2.7. People with pacemakers When using your telephone, be sure to maintain a safety distance of at least 15 cm from your implanted pacemaker to avoid any possibility of interference. Do not carry the telephone in a breast pocket when it is switched on. Hold the telephone to the ear on the opposite side to your pacemaker to avoid any possible adverse effects.

  • Page 25: Saving A Number For Use In Emergencies

    of this, a connection cannot be guaranteed under all possible circumstances. Therefore, you should not rely exclusively on telephones for essential communication (e.g. in medical emergency situations). Emergency calls may not be possible on some mobile networks or while certain network services and/or telephone functions are being used.
  • Page 26 Therefore an international abbreviation has been developed to allow emergency services to quickly inform one or more people of an event. Save a contact under the name ICE (“in case of emergency”) for this purpose. If more than one person is to be notified, you can use ICE1, ICE2, and so on.

  • Page 27: Contents Of Package

    3. Contents of package Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if the delivery is incomplete. The product you have purchased includes the following items (see also “10. Technical data” on page 60): •...

  • Page 28: Overview Of The Device

    3.1. Overview of the device 3.1.1. Front Ref. Description Camera Receiver Touch display Microphone Tap the button: shows the options available for the current display (option button) Tap button: return to the home screen ( start button) Tap the button: return to the previous screen ( back button) 27 of 71...

  • Page 29: Rear

    3.1.2. Rear Ref. Description Flash-LED Camera Volume button On/off switch 3.5 mm jack for headset Micro USB connection Battery cover with speaker opening 28 of 71...

  • Page 30: Preparations For Using The Telephone

    4. Preparations for using the telephone You must insert a SIM card and charge the battery before you can use the telephone. 4.1. SIM card You choose the network provider, telephone network and tariff when purchasing a SIM card. Therefore, check out which tariff from which network provider is best suited to your telephone usage before purchasing the SIM card.

  • Page 31: Inserting Sim Card

    4.2. Inserting SIM card CAUTION! Always ensure that the telephone is switched off when carrying out this process to avoid any damage to the device or the card. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery if necessary. Slide the SIM cards into the corresponding slots as illustrated.

  • Page 32: Inserting A Microsd Card

    4.3. Inserting a microSD card CAUTION! Always ensure that the telephone is switched off when carrying out this process to avoid any damage to the device or the card. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery if necessary. Slide the microSD card into the corresponding slots as illustrated.

  • Page 33: Inserting The Battery

    4.4. Inserting the battery  Remove the battery compartment cover if you have not already completed this step.  Before installing the battery, firstly insert the SIM cards and, if desired, a microSD card as described in the previous sections. ...

  • Page 34: Operation

    5. Operation 5.1. Switching on the telephone  Hold the on/off button down until the display switches on.  Enter the 4 to 8-digit PIN code for each inserted SIM card and confirm them with  If you have entered a wrong digit, tap on 5.2.

  • Page 35: After Switching On The Telephone

    5.3. After switching on the telephone You can use various applications from the Google™ portfolio on your phone. To do this, you will generally require a Google™ account. This account will allow you to access a larger number of services such as Google Mail™. 6.

  • Page 36: Switching Off The Phone

    6.1. Switching off the phone  Press and hold the on/off button until the selection menu appears with the following options: Powerj off (switches the phone completely off ) Reboot (restarts the phone). Airplane mode (switches the phone to airplane mode) Silent (switches the phone to silent mode) Vibration...

  • Page 37: Switching To Sleep Mode

    6.2. Switching to sleep mode In sleep mode, your device will be placed into a low-energy standby mode with the display turned off in order to save battery power. Your device also switches automatically into sleep mode if the display is switched off after a certain time.

  • Page 38: Main Screen

    6.4. Main screen You decide what is displayed on your start screen. Set your own background, add shortcuts for the widgets or apps you require or remove them if desired. (image similar) 37 of 71...
  • Page 39 Status and notifications Google input window Installed apps Telephone function Contact list Main menu SMS/MMS menu Web browser Voice entry Network/battery/date display 38 of 71...

  • Page 40: Status And Notification Symbols

    6.5. Status and notifi cation symbols Your phone uses simple icons to provide you with status updates. The meanings of the individual icons are as follows: GPRS in use No signal EDGE in use Signal strength, 3G 3G in use GPS active HSDPA in Call is being recorded...
  • Page 41 Battery fully Problem with the charged delivery of an SMS/MMS Batteries New instant message charging Synchronisation Outstanding event Vibration mode All acoustic signals have been activated Airplane mode Song playback Silent Playback via the connected/paired headset New SMS/MMS/ Downloading data voice mail New Google Mail USB tethering is enabled...

  • Page 42: Using The Notification Field

    6.6. Using the notifi cation fi eld (image similar) Swipe your finger from the top downwards over the status bar to open the notification field that displays your calendar events, new messages and current settings such as call forwarding or call status. In addition, you can open messages, reminders etc.

  • Page 43: Making/Checking Settings

    6.7. Making/checking settings  In order to change or display your telephone settings, press and tap on Settings. 6.7.1. Wireless & networks Symbol Menu name Description Wi-Fi Configuration and management of your Wi-Fi connection. SIM cards Set which SIM is used for voice calls, video calls, SMS and Internet connection as well as roaming.

  • Page 44: Device

    More Settings for airplane mode, VPN, tethering & mobile hotspot, Internet via USB and the mobile phone network. 6.7.2. Device Symbol Menu Description name Display Select display settings, e.g. brightness. Sound& Select the sound settings, e.g. notifi- ring tones and notifications cation Storage Check the available capacity on the memory card and the...

  • Page 45: Personal

    6.7.3. Personal Symbol Menu name Description Location Select the sources that are to be used for location finding. Security Create your unlock pattern, define the SIM lock or memory management of the credentials for your mobile phone. Accounts Here you can link a new or existing account with the current user account (e.g.

  • Page 46: System

    6.7.4. System Symbol Menu name Description Date & time Set the date, time, time zone and date/time format. Accessibility After installing the applications for input support, you can set various options here. Printing It is possible to search for and configure printers here (this may require additional software from the manufacturer of the...

  • Page 47: Favourites List

    6.8. Favourites list Start call Contacts Access to all contacts on your mobile phone Open main menu SMS/MMS messages Open Internet browser 46 of 71...

  • Page 48: Telephone Calls

    6.9. Telephone calls When you accept or make a call with a new SIM card for the first time, you must first select the standard SIM card. Set the standard SIM or activate the Always ask function to be asked each time you open the phone’s notification centre.

  • Page 49: Contacts

    6.9.4. Contacts You can save contacts on your telephone memory or your SIM card. More information about a contact can be saved on the telephone memory than on the SIM card. For example, addresses, photos, nicknames, websites and much more When you open the contacts for the first time with a new SIM card, you must first select the standard SIM card.

  • Page 50: Writing A New Message

    If you receive a new message, you can open it via the notification field or the message screen. Simply tap on the new message to read it. When you write or read an SMS/MMS with a new SIM card for the first time, you must first select the standard SIM card.

  • Page 51: Connecting To The Internet

    7. Connecting to the Internet You can use the standard connection settings to access the Internet via your mobile phone network or use your Wi-Fi connection. In order to access the Internet via the mobile data network, this service must be active in your contract. NOTE! Read the chapter “Internet“...

  • Page 52: Adding A New Data Network Connection

    7.1. Adding a new data network connection Your telephone is preconfigured for accessing the Internet via most European mobile phone service providers. If it is nevertheless necessary for you to add a new data network connection, first ask your mobile phone service provider for the following information.

  • Page 53: Additional Costs For Internet And Roaming Usage

    PLEASE NOTE! In order to set the APN to the default settings, press the Menu key and tap on Reset to default. 7.2. Additional costs for Internet and roaming usage Significant volume-based data costs may apply when using the mobile Internet. In order to limit these costs, we recommend that you purchase a contract with an Internet flat rate.

  • Page 54: Internet

    Check your mobile service tariff before using the device and, if required, switch off mobile data services until you have activated a suitable Internet flat rate. Proceed as follows: 7.3. Internet Volume-based data costs may apply when using the mobile Internet. Check your mobile service tariff before using the device and, if required, switch off mobile data services until you have activated a suitable Internet flat rate.

  • Page 55: Changing The Data Volume

    NOTE! The time period for displaying the monthly data usage can be defined under the option Data usage cycle.  Select the date for resetting the data usage cycle.  Tap on Set to save the date. 7.5. Changing the data volume As current mobile phone contracts offer Internet flat rates with different data usage limits, it is advisable to define the data usage limit for your mobile phone contract in the...

  • Page 56: Activating Wi-Fi

    7.6. Activating Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides you with access to the Internet over a distance of several metres.  Tap on on the main screen.  Tap on Settings  Wi-Fi.  Activate the Wi-Fi checkbox to switch on this function. ...

  • Page 57: Addendum To Instructions For Use Of Smartphone

    8. Addendum to instructions for use of smartphone 8.1. Exposure to radio frequency energy Your smartphone has been tested and com- plies with the RF exposure limits prescribed by the European Union in connection with cellular networks, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The expression “Specific Absorption Rate”, or SAR for short, refers to the amount of RF en- ergy absorbed by the human body.
  • Page 58 terms of operation of cellular networks, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Your telephone is fitted with radio trans- mitters and receivers. When it is lit up, your smartphone is sending and receiving radio frequency (RF) energy via its antenna. It is advisable to use the mobile telephone in good reception conditions in order to re- duce the quantity of radiation absorbed (es- pecially in underground car parks, when...

  • Page 59: Disposal

    9. Disposal Device The device is fitted with an integrated battery. At the end of its operating life, do not dispose of the device with your ordinary household rubbish. Consult your local authority to find out about collection centres for environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic scrap.

  • Page 60: Conformity Information As Per R&Tte

    R&TTE This device is supplied with the following wireless features: • Wireless LAN • Bluetooth Medion AG hereby declares that the product conforms to the following European requirements: • R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC • Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    11. Technical data Dimensions: approx. 10 x 136 x 68 mm Weight: approx. 140 g Band GSM 900/1800/ 1900 MHz UMTS 900/2100 Mhz WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 Ghz) Bluetooth V4.0 Display size 11.43 cm/4.5" touch screen Resolution 480 x 854 Camera Sensor type CMOS fixed image...
  • Page 62 Temperatures In operation +5°C to +35°C Not in operation 0°C to +60°C Relative humidity (non-condensing) 10–90% 61 of 71...

  • Page 63: Licence Information

    You can acquire the source code for this product in the following manner: Visit MEDION Service at http://www.medion. com/de/service/start and enter the name, the MD number or the MSN number of your device in the search field.
  • Page 64 GNU General Public Licence Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 65 If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors‘ reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents.
  • Page 66 it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change.
  • Page 67 Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy...
  • Page 68 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.
  • Page 69 This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus...

  • Page 70: Legal Notice

    Copyright is owned by the company: Medion AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany The operating manual can be reordered via the service hotline and is available for download via the service portal at www.medion.com/gb/service/start/. 69 of 71...
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  • Page 72: Index

    14. Index Package contents .... 26 People with pacemakers 23 Back button ....... 27 Safety instructions ..4, 13 Cleaning and care ... 17 Sale .......... 4 Connecting to the SIM card ......29 Internet ......50 SMS/MMS ......48 Start button .......

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