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Sonim XP6 User Manual

Sonim XP6 User Manual

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GUIDE
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SONIM XP
1
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SONIM XP English...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2014 Sonim Technologies, Inc. SONIM and the Sonim logo are trademarks of Sonim Technologies, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trade-marks of the respective owners with whom they are associated. Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment...
  • Page 3 Managing Phone Security Settings———————— 35 Your SIM Card About Android Security Inserting the SIM Card Managing Security Settings Locking your Screen Your Sonim XP6———————— 18 Encrypting Phone Data Switching On Locking Your SIM Card Setting Up Your Phone Managing Credential Certificates...

  • Page 4: For Portable Device Usage

    Managing Contacts———————— 40 Sending Messages———————— 48 Add a New Contact Sending SMS/MMS Message View the Contact Details Managing Message Settings Sending a Message from Contacts Deleting Messages Dialing a Number from Contacts Cell Broadcast Messages Editing the Contact Details Text Entry Options Importing SIM Card Contacts to Phone Installing and Using Android Exporting Phone Contacts to SIM Card...
  • Page 5 FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20cm from body/ SAR needed) FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power) Index———————— 62...
  • Page 6 • Please register your phone within 30 days at www.sonimtech.com/register, to receive product information and updates. For more information related to the warranty, please refer to “Our Warranty” on page...

  • Page 7: Swipe Or Slide

    Congratulations on the purchase of a Sonim XP6 mobile used in the guide to help you use your phone effectively. phone. This phone is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE enabled handset with quad-band capabilities and has an intuitive, feature-rich user interface, which allows you to make the best use of the offered functions.
  • Page 8 BACK Displays the previous screen. Use the Left Selection Key to perform this function. Confirms an action. Use the Center key to perform this function. BACK KEY Use this key to display the previous screen. HOME Moves the current working application to the recent applications list/background and displays home screen...
  • Page 9 Use hands-free microphone while you are driving. Avoid using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Use only Sonim XP6 approved charging equipment to charge your phone and avoid damage to your phone.
  • Page 10 Ensure that only qualified personnel install or repair your phone. The Sonim XP6 is water-proof and can be submerged to 2 metres for 1 hour. • Ensure to properly close the rubber cover of the charging connector and audio connector, to avoid deposits of water drops on these connectors, when the phone is immersed in water.
  • Page 11 SAR Information HAC Rating The Sonim XP6 has been certified in compliance with the Government’s requirements for exposure to Radio The FCC has created a rating system for cellular phones Waves. regarding their HAC-related performance. This rating...
  • Page 12 In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact Sonim XP6700 have been tested for hearing aid with the skin or eyes. In the event of leak or a hazard device compatibility and complies with the Federal seek medical help immediately.
  • Page 13 when required, especially when posted in hospitals and aeroplanes. Equipment used in these places may be sensitive to radio waves emitted from the device and adversely affect their operation. Also, observe restrictions at gas stations or other areas with flammable atmosphere or when close to electro-explosive devices.
  • Page 14 Battery Usage Sonim XP6 phone comes with a built-in battery. For any Charging Animation/Icon battery related queries contact Sonim customer support. If the battery is being charged when the phone is switched off, a battery charging Charging the Battery animation with charged percentage is displayed.
  • Page 15 If you stop some apps or services, your device may not work correctly. Extend the life of your battery Follow these tips to extend your phone’s battery life. • If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings to turn them off. The GPS setting is located in Settings >...
  • Page 16 What Is In the Box ? Feature Description The list of items in the Sonim XP6 BOLT phone box are: Sensors Microphone • Sonim XP6 phone with rechargeable built-in battery Accelerometer Proximity • Quick Start Guide Ambient light • Screw driver...
  • Page 17 Purchase a SIM card from a mobile operator. The SIM card associates your network services (for example, phone number, data services, and so on) with your Reinsert the Covers phone. Refix both the covers and the screws using the multi-tool. Inserting the SIM Card Switch Off Phone Ensure that the phone is switched off.
  • Page 18 Sonim XP6 Phone Headset port SIM card slot Loudspeaker Receiver Display screen Power On key Volume Navigation Keys Home Camera Return Options Call reject/Power On/Off Call/Accept Press and hold to access voicemail Long press 5 to turn On/Off torch Press and hold to lock the keypad...
  • Page 19 Touch and Type Operations instructions. A series of screens takes you through the setup process. Sonim XP6 is a touch phone. You can use your fingers If you already have Gmail account, use your Gmail to manipulate icons, buttons, menus, and other items address and password or else, create a Gmail account.
  • Page 20 • Swipe or slide: Quickly move your finger across the Keys Description surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch (so you don’t drag something instead). Back - Opens the previous For example, you can slide a Home screen left or screens in the working right to view the other Home screens.
  • Page 21 from the top of the screen. Tap the folder. Tap on the name area and give a suitable name. The System icons on the right display the current device Moving an Icon/Folder from the Home Screen status such as wireless and network connection strength, battery level and time.
  • Page 22 Icons Description Icons Description Battery level indicator Call in progress Battery charging in progress Missed call New SMS or MMS No signal Alarm activated Signal strength Silent mode activated No SIM card Vibration mode activated Currently accessing SIM card Roaming GPRS network connected Flight mode activated Error/information notification - attention...
  • Page 23 Phone Operations Without SIM Card using the password. When the phone is locked, you can answer an incoming You can perform the following operations without call, without unlocking the phone. Touch the white phone inserting a SIM card in your phone. icon and slide over one of these icons: •...
  • Page 24 Taking a Screenshot You can take the screenshot of the current screen and it is stored in your phone’s gallery. To take a screenshot: Ensure that the image to be captured is displayed in the current screen. Press the Power and Volume down button simultaneously.
  • Page 25 Keypad Functions The following table displays the various keys and the corresponding functions they perform: Keypad key Operations • Press to end a call. • Press when in another application screen, to return to home screen. Press to reject an incoming call. •...

  • Page 26: Alpha-Numeric

    ALPHA-NUMERIC Press the required keys (0-9) to enter the desired phone number and press • to make a call. KEYS • Enter text while in the text editor. Press and hold in standby mode to access your Voice mail.. • •...
  • Page 27 Time and Date Settings Language and Input Settings You can set and display the date and time on the phone. You can set the phone’s language to either US Spanish or You can also select the display format. english preferred language. From the Home or All Applications screen, tap From the Home or All Applications screen, tap Settings (...
  • Page 28 Tap Pointer speed to set the your phone’s touch pointer • Daydream: Enable this to activate the screen sensitivity to a comfortable level. saver after specified time of phone inactivity. You can set the screen saver to one of the following options.
  • Page 29 Media device (MTP): Select this to use the phone • as Media device (MTP) device to transfer data Reporting an Issue with Application between your Sonim phone and your computer. Camera (PTP): Select this to transfer photos and • From the Home or All Applications screen, tap files that do not support MTP.
  • Page 30 To view the device details such as system update status, Optimizing Memory Usage model number, Android version, Kernel and baseband You can optimize your phone’s memory by performing versions, the following tasks: From the Home or All Applications screen, tap •...
  • Page 31 Select Modify Network. The network setting You can access Internet when you connect your XP6 to a details such as connection status, signal strength, Wi-Fi network. To connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network,...
  • Page 32 Internet. Pairing a Bluetooth Device Optimizing Data Usage To activate Bluetooth and pair your XP6 phone with other Data usage refers to the amount of data utilized by Bluetooth devices: your phone during data transfers through Internet. The...
  • Page 33 password and tap Save. When your phone is set in airplane mode, network connectivity or mobile data connectivity is disabled. But you can access your camera, medial files and other Activating Bluetooth Tethering features that do not require mobile connectivity. To activate airplane mode When you activate Bluetooth tethering, you can share your phone’s Internet connection with other Bluetooth...
  • Page 34 Tap Network operator to view and modify your network operator from the list of available networks. Managing Cell Broadcasts You can activate cell broadcasts to get emergency and important broadcast messages from your service provider. From the Home or All Applications screen, tap Settings ( Tap More located under Wireless &...
  • Page 35 right or long press * key to unlock the phone. About Android Security • PIN: When enabled, enter you own PIN value. Android provides a multi-layered approach to the When the phone is locked, unlock it using the security. PIN. •...
  • Page 36 downloaded applications, contacts, messages data and Protecting your Phone from Harmful Applications media files. Some applications can harm your device. It is Tap Encrypt phone to encrypt your phone data. You recommended to verify apps in order to help prevent require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt the harmful software from being installed on your device.
  • Page 37 Location Access need to replace your device or erase its data, you can restore your data for any accounts that were previously If you enable Location services, your location is displayed backed up. in all your accounts. To backup your data, From the Home or All Applications screen, tap Settings ( From the Home or All Applications screen, tap...
  • Page 38 You can remove any account and all the information associated with it from your device, including e-mail, If this option is not checked, you can only sync the contacts, settings, and other data backed up in that sync data manually. You can also sync manually account.
  • Page 40 You can use the phonebook to maintain phone numbers (Optional). Tap Attachment ( ), to attach a of your contacts. This feature enables you to add, delete, multimedia file. dial phone numbers, send SMS and MMS messages. Type the message and tap Send ( To access the contacts, If you attach a media file or a contact to your From Home or All apps screen, tap People (...
  • Page 41 Tap Manage SIM Card contacts. Sharing Contacts Via MMS, Bluetooth, Drive and E-mail The list of contacts stored in your SIM card is You can send contact information by MMS, e-mail or displayed. Bluetooth. Tap the contact to be moved to the phone. From Home or All apps screen, tap People ( The contact is imported to the phone address Scroll to the required contact and tap the contact,...
  • Page 42 Scroll to the required contact and tap the contact, first or last name of the contact to be displayed first. tap the contact to view the contact details. From Home or All apps screen, tap People ( Press the Options key located about the Call end Press the Options key located about the Call end button and select Share.
  • Page 43 Making a Call Icons Description From Home or All apps screen, tap Phone ( Answer the call. The Phone screen with last dialled number, frequently called contacts, Call history ( ), dial pad ) and call options ( ) is displayed. Disconnect the call.
  • Page 44 Tap All to view all the incoming, outgoing and Changing Ringtones missed calls. In the Call settings screen, tap Phone ringtone. Tap Missed to view only the missed calls. Select the ringtone from the ringtones list and tap Deleting Call History From Home or All apps screen, tap Phone ( Activating Touch Tones Tap the Call history icon (...
  • Page 45 The Call screening options helps you to monitor and the contacts or a new number, provided your network regulate your incoming and outgoing calls. operator supports this service. Screening Outgoing Calls To access call forward settings in the call settings screen, tap Call forwarding.
  • Page 46 To place a call over Internet, phone must be configured to Use Internet Calling use an Internet calling account. In the call settings screen, tap Use Internet Calling After you set up the account, placing an Internet call is located under Internet call Settings. not different than placing any other call.
  • Page 48 SMS and MMS are convenient and inexpensive means Browse My files or specific folder and select the of communication. You can send a text message to multimedia file to be attached. other people via SMS service. MMS allows you to send Attachment Description messages by including multimedia content such as...

  • Page 49: Multimedia Message Limit

    View and edit the following settings: Cell Broadcast Messages Settings Description You receive active alerts and emergency alerts from the SMS enabled Set the default messaging service provider. application. Delete old Delete the old messages messages automatically when the storage limit is reached.
  • Page 50 You can view and modify the keyboard, language and dictionary setting using the Phone Settings. For more information, refer “Google Play Store” on page Text Entry Options When you enter the text message, you can change the text entry options by pressing the # key. The current text entry options is displayed in the top bar.
  • Page 51 Camera • Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them. The Sonim XP6 has a back camera with 5MP fixed focus • Check items you want to share. Then touch the for taking pictures. The pictures are saved in Gallery ( Share icon and choose a sharing method from the ) in your phone memory.
  • Page 52 mode. Tap the Capture icon ( ) to capture following available options: the picture. You can touch & hold, then slide to • Today: Access current date events. zoom in and out, to take a clear picture. • New event: When Google calendar is synced •...
  • Page 53 • To set the alarm tone, select the type of • To use mathematical operators, touch the respective alarm from the Ringtone list. Tap the selected operation keys on the keypad. ringtone and select OK. • Tap = for the final results. The alarm will work even when the phone is set Sound Recorder in silent mode.
  • Page 54 • Tap Artist to view the music files sorted based on the artists. • Tap Album to view the music files sorted based on the albums. Tap Songs to view the complete list of songs stored • in your phone. •...
  • Page 55 Device. If you fail to comply with any of the terms and of Sonim, with the same or better model in the same or conditions set out in this license, it terminates with better condition as detailed below: immediate effect.
  • Page 56 Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to Phone Care misuse or abuse, including but not limited to use Each Sonim phone has a designated IP class for dust and in other than the normal and customary manner, in water protection, according to the IEC Ingress Protection accordance with the Sonim device specifications (IP) Standard 60529.
  • Page 57 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONIM OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS;...
  • Page 58 WARNING: Changes or modifications made to circuit different from that to which the receiver this equipment not expressly approved by Sonim is connected. Technologies, Inc. for compliance could void the user’s • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 59 AVERTISSEMENT: toute modification apportée à cet du récepteur. appareil sans l’accord exprès de conformité de Sonim • Branchez l’équipement sur une autre ligne Technologies, Inc. peut annuler l’autorisation d’utilisation électrique que celle utilisée pour le récepteur. accordée initialement pour cet appareil.
  • Page 60 Le produit est conforme aux limites d’exposition pour les LE-LAN. appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l’appareil peut être conservé...
  • Page 61 Adding a contact from phone Calculator 52 Data backup and restore 36 screen 42 Calendar 51 Data syncing 37 Add new contact 39 Adding an account 37 Call accept/Send key 17 Configuring an account 37 Airplane mode 32 Manual 37 Calling from People 39 Sync contacts to Google account Alarm 51...
  • Page 62 Back 24 Optimizing power End call 24 Frequenctly called list 43 Navigation keys 24 Power On/Off 24 People 39 Keypad for Sonim XP6 17 Gmail 50 People/Contact settings 41 Keypad functions 24 Google account Phone data encryption 34 Keypad layout...
  • Page 63 SIM card 15 Wi-Fi hotspot 32 Inserting SIM card 16 WPS for router 30 SIM card lock 35 SIP accounts 45 XP6 phone SMS 47 Box contents 15 SMS settings 47 Keypad layout 17 Switching On 18 Sound recorder 52...