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PINEPHONE USER MANUAL - QUICK START GUIDE 1 Packaging contents 2 Safety cautions and recycling 2.1 Cautions 2.2 Recycling of components and batteries 3 Getting started 3.1 Back case removal 3.2 Initial setup 3.2 Privacy switches and pogo pins 3.3 Operating the PinePhone...
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Before using the device please read this manual carefully. Operational variables and cautions: ● The PinePhone should be charged using a 15W (5V 3A) USB-PD power adapter. Charging at a higher voltage may result in damage to the device. ●...
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To remove the back case of the PinePhone, use your fingernail or another soft object to pop up the back case. A notch to easily remove the cover is located at the bottom left of the PinePhone when its back is facing you and its camera is oriented up.
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3.3 Operating the PinePhone The PinePhone is capable of running multiple operating systems (OSes) ( s ee section 4 ) from internal flash eMMC as well as a SD card. Bootable SD cards have priority over internal eMMC. To power the PinePhone ON, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. Boot-up time varies from one OS to another, but you should permit up-to 60 seconds for the phone to start fully.
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To perform a hard shutdown, hold the power button down for 5 seconds. ● In the event one or more components of the PinePhone fail to engage, ensure that the privacy switches ( s ee section 3.2 ) are in the ON position.
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