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Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to U505TL indicate useful and important information: User Manual NOTE Notes, usage tips, or additional information Warning Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.
In Box temperatures will cause the battery to discharge quicker than The U505TL comes with the following items included in the box: normal. To increase battery life, limit your data usage, or turn off 1. Mobile phone.
2. Push the bottom of the battery upwards and remove the battery. Micro SD Card 3. Charging your battery Before you turn on your device and start using it, it is Use the micro SD card to store your photos, videos, music and recommended that you charge the battery.
NOTE The first time you use your phone you’ll need to set it up. See the Getting Started chapter for details. 2. Turning your phone off 1. If the display is off, press Power/Lock to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold Power/Lock for a few seconds.
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape Rotate by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger on-screen keyboard. Using the Onscreen Keyboard •Tap 3 while you type.
Editing or deleting a word 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > Settings. 2. Tap System > Language & input >Personal dictionary. • To edit words from the dictionary, tap the word you want to • If you tap Cut, the selected text is removed from the text field. In this case, the text is saved to the clipboard, so that you can paste it edit >...
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1. Registering a Google account Gmail, Google Play Store, and other applications require a valid Google account for use. You will be prompted to login into Google the first time you use these applications. 1. Enter your Google account Email > Tap Next. •...
1. From any Home screen, tap and hold an application. 6. Tap I agree. 2. When you choose a desired Home screen, the application shifts The U505TL supports multiple Google accounts. to the selected Home screen. If you have the same contact across multiple Google accounts, Customizing the Home Screen you can merge duplicates into a single item in the contact list.
4G network Speakerphone is on 2. Moving an item on the Home screen connected 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the item you want to move Wi-Fi signal strength Silent mode-no audio or until it vibrates. Don’t lift your finger. vibration 2.
Notifications Panel Opening & Switching Between When you receive a new notification, an icon will be displayed in Applications your status bar at the top of your screen. 1. Viewing and responding to Notifications 1. Tap and hold Status bar, and then slide your finger downward 1.
If you have already configured the screen lock, tap screen Sleep Mode lock to change how to lock or unlock your screen. Sleep mode saves battery power by turning off your display. You 3. Tap Pattern, PIN, Password. Then enter a custom pattern, PIN will still receive messages and calls when the display is turned off.
Searching Your Phone and the Web folder. The search key is a powerful part of the U505TL’s software and • Copy the files from the phone’s micro SD card to a folder in enables you to quickly locate files, contacts, and applications. You your computer.
Pause and wait options can help you dial additional numbers To find a specific contact, you can search by tapping such as a voicemail password, or phone banking system menus. Search. Enter the name of the contact you’re searching for. As 1.
your Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number • If you open the Notifications panel, you will see the number of are shown. missed calls. Tap the notification to be taken to the call log and All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log. If you miss a call, you view detailed information.
•Calls are listed with the most recent at the top. Calls of the 3. Adding a phone number from your Call log to same phone number are grouped together. Scroll to view your Contacts list earlier entries in the log. 1.
Using Voice Dialer 1.From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > Contacts. You can use the Voice Search application or Voice Dialer application to place a phone call by speaking the name of a contact or a phone •...
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Sharing visible contacts 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > Phone. 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > 2. Tap Call log >tap the number you want to save >Add to Contacts. contacts.
2. Find the desired contact > Tap and hold the email address to 2. Tap Search. designate it as the default email address. 3. Start entering the contact’s name. 3. Tap Set default. As you type, contacts with matching names appear below the The default email will display on the top.
6. Deleting a contact Account Setting 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > 1. Working with Google accounts Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > 2. Tap the contact you want to delete, tap Option >Delete.
Use Messages to send text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones and email addresses. Details The detailed information 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > Messages. Scarch The search dialog On the Messages screen, your sent and received messages are Archive Search the message.
Call icon To call the message sender • Pictures Select a photo. • Capture picture Capture a new photo. To save the phone number or email address to • Videos Select a video. Add to Contacts Contacts. (Only on messages from unkown •...
3. Replying to a message 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > Messages > tap > tap Settings > tap Advanced >Wireless Messages. emergency alerts. 2.
Alert reminder Set alert reminder to once, every 2 minutes, every sound 15 minutes or off. Uncheck to download only the heading of Show channel 60 Channel 60 is used in India for Operator specific multimedia messages. You will need to tap the broadcasts information.
If you have set up two or more Google Accounts on your phone, • To forward the message, tap Option > forward. you can switch between them in Gmail. Gmail displays only one 2. Sending a new email Google Account at a time. The current account is shown at the top right of any message list.
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Use wireless networks or Use GPS satellites. Maps may not be available You can search Google Maps for specific locations, company for all locations. names, or business types. 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > 1. Opening and viewing Maps Maps.
1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > 4. Tap Save. Maps. 3. Viewing calendar and events Changing calendar view 2. Tap When you open Calendar, Month view is shown by default. You 3. Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a can also view the Calendar by Agenda, Day, or Week.
Browsing applications 1.Viewing your music library You can browse and sort applications by category. 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > Play Store. 2. Tap GAMES, BOOKS, Movies etc. at the up of the Market screen. Scroll to view subcategories and tap one to explore.
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For paid applications, the download button is labeled with the 3. Managing your downloads application’s price. Tap the price to buy the application. The 1.Viewing downloaded applications subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access 1. From the Home screen, Up-slide screen into APP menu > to your personal information or access to certain functions or Play Store.
4. Tap the explanation that best matches why you’re uninstalling > tap OK. 3. Using Browser options The application is uninstalled. You can install the application 1. Stopping page loading again at any time. If you paid to buy the application, you will not While webpage is loading, tap Back.
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Browser bookmarks are stored shortcuts which allow you to quickly access webpages without having to type in its full address. Bookmarking a webpage 1. While viewing webpages, tap Option >tap Save to bookmarks. You can choose Google, Yahoo, Bing Etc to 2.
Tap to clear browsing history/cookies and The first time you use a YouTube feature that requires an site data/cached images and files/saved account, you’re prompted to sign in. Create a new passwords/etc. account or enter your YouTube sign in information if you already have an account.
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• Tap Info, Related videos or Comments to learn more about the 4. Tap the application you want to use to share the video. video. 6. YouTube settings • Rotate your phone to watch the video in full-screen view. You can change the following settings for YouTube on your phone.
1. From the Home screen, tap APP Up-slide screen nto APP Set to block some results when you Blocked contacts search for videos. menu > Settings. Billing & Restore purchase Restore account verification for 2. Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. payments verification YouTube purchases.
2. Viewing a file 2. Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 1. From the Home screen, tap APP Up-slide screen nto APP 3. Tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to a message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network menu >...
menu > Settings> Connected devices . 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap to disconnect. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 4. Tap Forget. 3. If Bluetooth isn’t turned on, check Bluetooth to turn it on. 2. Un-pairing from a Bluetooth device 4.
1. Receiving information from another device menu > Settings > Connected devices . Your device is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with 3. Tap Bluetooth. Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as 4. If Bluetooth isn’t turned on, check Bluetooth to turn it on. PDFs.
1. From the Home screen, tap APP Up-slide screen nto APP • Or, when in Camcorder mode, tap to choose change to menu > Camera. camera. 2. Frame your subject on screen. 2. Camera settings . The camera brings the image into focus. When the When in Camera mode, Camera settings are displayed on screen.
• To save the voice clip, enter voice record name > tap Done. 2. Managing Alarms Adding a new alarm • To discard the voice clip, tap Discard. 1. From the Home screen, tap APP Up-slide screen nto APP • Tap to listen to the recording.
Start week on Set start week on Sunday, Saturday or Monday The settings include Mobile data, roaming, APP data usage, Access Point Names and Enhanced Mobile network 4G LTE Mode. You can also select a network 4.Stopping an alarm operator. 1.
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Apps & notifications Manage apps Manage and remove installed applications. Notifications Manage app notifications on for all apps Sound Set the volume of ringtones that sound when you Volume receive a phone call or notification, media Battery (music, videos, and so on), and alarms. Tap Battery you can see how much the apps using the battery and the Also vibrate for Vibrate when the ringtone ring out.
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SD card See content on SD card You can use screen pinning to keep the current Screen pinning screen in view until you unpin when turn on this Unmount SD Unmout the SD card so you can safely remove it. setting.
Captions Set the language, text size or caption style. 1. Make sure the target device is power on with a fully charged battery. Volume key Turn on / off. shortcut 2. Tap to go to Settings > System > About phone and tap Wireless Dwell timing Turn on / off.
Important health information and completeness, effectiveness, reliability, or usefulness. Without safety precautions limiting the foregoing, it is further understood that UNIMAX COMMUNICATIONS Mobile and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the Accessed Information or the...
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When using this product, the safety precautions below must authorized service provider or local power company. For a be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain product that operates from battery power or other sources, and follow all product safety and operating instructions. refer to the operating instructions that are included with the Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.
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• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any • If the battery leaks: liquid as it may cause a short circuit. • Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush the affected area •...
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using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains against the law in most countries. If you want to use this chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your 9.
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Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any Accessories regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. • Use only approved accessories. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment • Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
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When using your device for prolonged periods of time, such as • Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic when you’re talking on the phone, charging the battery or products. browsing the Web, the device may become warm. In most cases, •...
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device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on an injury or which could become detached and create a choking power. hazard. Avoid pushing objects into product Repetitive motion injuries Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other To minimize the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with openings in the product.
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This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
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the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance A phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for acoustic with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn coupling (microphone mode) if it has an “M3” or “M4” rating. A accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear, position the digital wireless phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when the phone is...