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Medion LIFE E4001 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Smartphone with Android™ 4.0 ® ® MEDION LIFE E4001 (MD 98500) Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content About these instructions ........5 1.1. Symbols and keywords used in these instructions ........ 6 1.2. Proper use ..........8 1.3. Usage limitations ......... 9 1.4. Making calls while driving .....10 1.5. Additional costs for Internet and roaming usage ........14 Safety instructions .....
  • Page 3 3.1.5. Top ............33 3.1.6. Rear side ..........33 Preparations for using the smartphone ........ 34 4.1.1. SIM card ..........34 4.1.2. Installing the SIM card .....35 4.1.3. Installing the SD card .......36 4.1.4. Installing the battery ......37 4.1. Charging the battery ......38 First startup ........
  • Page 4 5.8.3. Rejecting Calls with an SMS ...55 5.9. Contacts ..........56 5.10. SMS/MMS ..........56 5.10.1. Writing a new Message ....57 5.10.2. Google Mail™ ........58 Connecting to the internet..59 6.1. Adding a new data network connection ...........60 6.2. Additional costs for Internet and roaming usage ........62 6.3.
  • Page 5 Copyright © 2013 All rights reserved. This operating manual is protected by copyright. MEDION© is the owner of the copyright. Google, Android and other Google brands are registered trademarks of Google Inc. Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors.

  • Page 6: About These Instructions

    1. About these instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the equipment or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the warranty card.

  • Page 7: Symbols And Keywords Used In These Instructions

    1.1. Symbols and keywords used in these instructions DANGER! Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury! WARNING! Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious irreversible injuries! CAUTION! Warning: possible light or moderate injuries! CAUTION! Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage. PLEASE NOTE! Additional information on using the device!
  • Page 8 PLEASE NOTE! Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions. WARNING! Warning: danger of electric shock! WARNING! Warning: danger due to excessive volume! Bullet point/information on • operating steps and results  Tasks to be performed...

  • Page 9: Proper Use

    1.2. Proper use This device offers various options in terms of its use: • The device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in case of improper use: •...

  • Page 10: Usage Limitations

    1.3. Usage limitations It is essential to turn off the smartphone 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 11: 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 can lead to accidents. 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 12 WARNING! Using headphones/ earphones to listen to this device at high volumes for an extended period can damage your hearing. Hands-free systems should only be installed by suitably qualified professionals. Incorrect installation or maintenance can have hazardous consequences and may also void your guarantees –...
  • Page 13 Please comply with all national regulations if you use you mobile while driving abroad. If you need to call often while driving, you should have a hands-free system installed in your car. These systems have been specially developed for this purpose. Ensure that neither your smartphone nor the hands-free system can interfere with the functionality of...
  • Page 14 WARNING! Ignoring this advice can lead to serious injuries and/or property damage. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties!

  • Page 15: Additional Costs For Internet And Roaming Usage

    1.5. Additional costs for Internet and roaming usage Considerable volume-based data costs may apply when using the mobile Internet. To limit these costs, we recommend that you book an Internet flat rate. Find out about the various options available from your mobile network opera- tor.

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    2. Safety instructions • Do not let children play with electrical appliances without supervision. Children are not always aware of potential hazards. • Keep packaging material such as plastic film away from children. There is a risk of suffocation if used improperly. DANGER! Never open the device housing or the mains...
  • Page 17 • Avoid exposing the device to water droplets or spray and do not place vases or anything containing water on the unit. Liquids penetrating the device may impair the electrical safety of the product. • Plug the mains adapter into AC 100-240V~, 50/60 Hz earthed sockets only.
  • Page 18 mains adapter out of the wall socket and then out of the socket on the product. The mains adapter or the product may be damaged if this process is carried out in the reverse order. Always take hold of the plug when disconnecting the cable from the socket.

  • Page 19: Cleaning And Care

    bend cables. • Maintain a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-frequency and magnetic interference (TV sets, loudspeakers, mobile phones, DECT telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and data loss. • Do not connect any devices to the smartphone which do not meet the requirements set out in the EN60950 standard...
  • Page 20 • Do not use solvents, corrosive or aerosol detergents to clean the device. • Use appropriate cleaners to wipe the display, e.g. glass cleaners or monitor cleaners (available from specialist retailers). • Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth. •...

  • Page 21: Data Backup

    2.5.2. Data backup NOTE! Back up your data on external storage media after each update. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from loss of data or any damages incurred. 2.5.3. Information about the display • Do not place any objects on top of the device and do not exert pressure on the screen.

  • Page 22: Notes On Batteries

    pieces may have been contaminated with chemicals. • Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can lead to display errors if the display is not refreshed. These should disappear after refreshing the screen. 2.5.4. Notes on batteries This device contains a battery. Please note the following when using batteries: •...
  • Page 23 • Do not use chargers or batteries that are damaged in any way. • Use the battery only for its intended purpose in this smartphone. • Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin.
  • Page 24 • Always observe the correct polarity. Make sure that the plus (+) and minus (−) poles are correctly inserted to avoid short circuits. DANGER! There is a risk of explosion, if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold locations, e.g.

  • Page 25: Environmental Requirements

    • Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 2.5.5. Environmental requirements • Keep your smartphone 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.

  • Page 26: Faults

    • Under no circumstances attempt to open the smartphone or battery. Any modification to the device is prohibited and will invalidate the guarantee. • The ring tone is played back via the ear piece. To avoid damage to hearing, accept the call before putting the smartphone to your ear.

  • Page 27: People With Pacemakers

    2.5.7. People with pacemakers • When using your smartphone, 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 smartphone in a breast pocket when it is switched on.

  • Page 28: Emergency Calls

    2.1. Emergency calls This smartphone uses radio signals, wireless and land-based networks, as well as functions programmed by the user. Because of this, a connection cannot be guaranteed under all possible circumstances. Therefore, you should not rely exclusively on the smartphone for essential communication (e.g.

  • Page 29: Saving A Number For Use In Emergencies

    2.2. Saving a number for use in emergencies If you are involved in an accident or injured and have your smartphone with you, it is important for the emergency services to be able to inform a close friend or family member. Often, it is not immediately apparent to rescue workers which contact in the phone directory should be called.

  • Page 30: Package Contents

    3. Package contents Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if the delivery is incomplete: The following items are supplied with your product: • Smartphone E4001 • Lithium-Ion Battery •...

  • Page 31: Overview Of The Device

    3.1. Overview of the device 3.1.1. Bottom Description Microphone Charger/USB jack 3.1.2. Front side Description Earpiece Touch screen...
  • Page 32 Description Menu Key Tap the button: shows the options available for the current display Start Key Touch to get the last shown screen. Back Key Touch to go to the previous screen.

  • Page 33: Right-Hand Side

    3.1.3. Right-hand side Description Power Key 3.1.4. Left-hand side Description Volume Up/Down...

  • Page 34: Top

    3.1.5. Top Description 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket 3.1.6. Rear side Description Camera Speaker...

  • Page 35: Preparations For Using The Smartphone

    4. Preparations for using the smartphone You must insert at least one SIM card and charge the battery before you can use the smartphone. 4.1.1. SIM card Purchasing a SIM card involves choosing a network provider, telephone network and plan. Therefore, check out which plan from which network provider is best suited to your telephone usage before purchasing the SIM...

  • Page 36: Installing The Sim Card

    4.1.2. Installing the SIM card ATTENTION! Always ensure that the smartphone is switched off when carrying out this process to avoid any dama- ge to the device or the card.  Remove the back cover.  Slide the SIM card into the relevant slot. The contacts should be facing downwards and the bevelled corner at the bottom right (in the direction of the...

  • Page 37: Installing The Sd Card

    4.1.3. Installing the SD card ATTENTION! Always ensure that the smartphone is switched off when carrying out this process to avoid any damage to the device or the card.  Remove the battery compartment co- ver if you have not already completed this step.

  • Page 38: Installing The Battery

    4.1.4. Installing the battery  Remove the back cover.  Before installing the battery, first insert the SIM card and, if desired, a microSD card as described in the previous sections.  Insert the battery by aligning the contacts on the battery with the contacts in the battery compartment.

  • Page 39: Charging The Battery

    4.1. Charging the battery NOTE! You can charge your smartphone with SIM card inserted or without SIM card inserted.  Before you charge the battery, make sure that the battery cover has been securely replaced.  Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted with the correct orientation.

  • Page 40: First Startup

    5. First startup 5.1.1. Switching on the Smartphone  Hold down the Power Key to switch on your smartphone. The smartphone will switch on and the quick selection screen will be displayed.  Drag the lock symbol to the position to unlock the smartphone, to to use the camera, to change the ring tone or...

  • Page 41: Using The Google™-Account

     Flick the screen to scroll up, down, left or right.  Point, drag and drop to move particular items across the screen.  Double-tap the screen to zoom in to or out from an image. 5.1. Using the Google™- account Your smartphone provides you with access to a variety of applications from Google™.

  • Page 42: Initial Setup

    5.2. Initial setup When you first power on your phone after purchase or reset it to factory settings, you need to configure some settings before using it:  If required, change the language by tapping on the relevant language option. ...
  • Page 43 NOTE! You can view the display in portrait or landscape format. Simply hold the smartphone upright or on its side to change the orientation of the display. An Internet connection is required in order to create a Google™ account or to sign in. You can connect to the Internet either via your SIM card or a Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 44: Switching Your Smartphone Off

    5.2.1. Switching your Smartphone off  To switch it off, hold Power Key to call up the phone options Airplane mode (switches the smartphone to airplane mode) Power off (switches the smartphone off completely). Restart (restarts the telephone). Silent mode (switches the smartphone to silent mode) Meeting mode...

  • Page 45: Switching To Standby Mode

    5.2.2. Switching to standby mode In standby mode, your device will be placed into a low-energy standby mode with the display turned off in order to save battery power. If there is no operation within a preset time, the screen backlight will automatically turn off, and the device will be locked.

  • Page 46: Main Screen

    5.3. 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)
  • Page 47 Status and notification Google input window Installed apps Telephone function Contact list Main menu SMS/MMS Menu Web browser Quick settings Voice dailling Network/battery/date display...

  • Page 48: Managing Notifications

    5.4. Managing notifi cations The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notification alerts with different icons on the left side. Below are some of the icons and their meanings: GPRS in use Signal searching EDGE in use Signal strength 3G 3G in use Data...
  • Page 49 Synchronisa- Problem with tion the delivery of an SMS/MMS Meeting Neue Instant mode Message Airplane Upcoming mode event Silent mode All acoustic signals have been activated New SMS Song is playing/ Playback via the connected headphones New Gmail Downloading message data Missed call New Wi-Fi...

  • Page 50: Using The Notification Field

    5.5. Using the notifi cation fi eld 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 51: Making/Checking Settings

    5.6. Making/checking settings  In order to change or display your telephone settings, press the Menu key and tap on Settings. 5.6.1. Wireless & network Symbol Menu Description Data Configure the data usage usage settings for the SIM card, e.g. the limit for mobile data usage and the data usage cycle...

  • Page 52: Device

    Symbol Menu Description Blue- Displays the data tooth volume of the installed applications. Authorise mobile data connections and virtual private networks. More... Settings for airplane mode, VPN, tethering & mobile hotspot, Wi-Fi direct and the mobile network. 5.6.2. Device Symbol Menu Description Configure the...
  • Page 53 Configure the sen- sor settings e.g. au- Sensors torotation function for the display. Check the available memory on an inserted Storage microSD card and the internal device memory. Power Setting energy- saving saving modes mode Displays the charge status and Battery the remaining battery life.

  • Page 54: User

    5.6.3. User Symbol Menu Description Manage your ac- counts and confi- counts gure the & sync synchronisation settings. Here you can set Nutzer the sources that are Location to be used to services determine your location. Create your unlock pattern, define the memory Security management for...

  • Page 55: Favoritenliste

    Configure the data protection settings, Backup e.g. backup, & reset restoration and personal data. 5.7. Favoritenliste Start call Contacts Access to all contacts on your smartphone Open main menu SMS/MMS messages Open internet browser...

  • Page 56: Making The First Call

    5.8. Making the fi rst call  Tap on the telephone icon on the home screen.  Enter the phone number.  Tap on , to start dialling. It is also possible to make a call from the contact list, call list or a text message. 5.8.1.

  • Page 57: Contacts

    5.9. Contacts You can save contacts in your smartphone memory or your SIM card. More information about a contact can be saved on the smartphone memory than on the SIM card. For example, addresses, photos, nicknames, websites and much more ...

  • Page 58: Writing A New Message

    5.10.1. Writing a new Message  Tap on (SMS/MMS).  Tap on the symbol for a New Message .Enter the number or name of the recipient. Corresponding contacts will be suggested during input. Tap on a suggested contact to add it as a recipient.

  • Page 59: Google Mail

    5.10.2. Google Mail™ Google Mail™ is a web-based e-mail service that is configured when you create your Google™ account. Depending on the synchronisation settings, Google Mail™ on your smartphone will be automatically synchronised with your Google Mail™ account on the Internet. ...

  • Page 60: Connecting To The Internet

    6. 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, an appropriate service must be active in your contract.

  • Page 61: Adding A New Data Network Connection

    6.1. Adding a new data network connection Your smartphone is preconfigured for accessing the Internet via the ALDImobile service. If it is necessary for you to add a new data network connection, ask your mobile network operator for the following information: •...
  • Page 62  Tap on Username and Password and enter the required information in each case. (If there are no user names and passwords, leave these fields blank.)  If required, tap on APN type.  Press the Menu key and tap on Save to conclude the process.

  • Page 63: Additional Costs For Internet And Roaming Usage

    6.2. Additional costs for Internet and roaming usage Considerable volume-based data costs may apply when using the mobile Internet. To limit these costs, we recommend that you book an Internet flat rate. Find out about the various options available from your mobile network operator.

  • Page 64: Roaming

     Tap on Menu.  Tap on the following in sequence Settings  More...  Now tap on Mobile networks.  Tap to deactivate the check box next to Data enabled. This will prevent data from being transmitted over the mobile network. Later, when you want to reactivate data services, simply recheck the box.

  • Page 65: Limiting Data Usage

    6.4. Limiting data usage The smartphone has an automatic function for limiting mobile data usage. If the value you have set is exceeded then the data connection is deactivated,  Tap on Settings  Data usage.  Tap on Data usage cycle  Change cycle to set the time period for monitoring data usage.

  • Page 66: Activating Wi-Fi

    For example, if your monthly Internet flat rate has a max. limit of 1 GB, set the red line (limit) to 1 GB. Set the yellow line (warning) to a lower value.  Tap on the table and drag the red line (limit) to 1 GB.
  • Page 67 NOTE! If you attempt to make a connection to a secure network, you will be required to enter a password to gain access.

  • Page 68: Recycling And Disposal

    7. Recycling and disposal Device At the end of its life, the device should not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally friendly and appropriate disposal. Batteries Do not dispose of used or defective batteries in the household rubbish! They should be taken to a collection point for used batteries.

  • Page 69: Declaration About Conformity

    The company declares herewith that these devices comply with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant terms of the 1999/5/EG Guideline. This device fulfils the basic requirements and the relevant regulation of the Ecodesign Guideline 2009/125/EG. Complete declarations of conformity are available under www.medion.com/conformity. 1313...

  • Page 70: Technical Data

    8. Technical Data Dimensions ca. 124 x 66 x 13 mm Weight ca. 125 g (inkl. Akku) Band GSM 900/1800 MHz UMTS 2100 Mhz WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Bluetooth V2.1+EDR Display 10,16 cm/4“ Touchscreen Resolution 480 x 800 Camera 2 MP CMOS sensor Autofocus Flash...

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