USER GUIDE Smart 64 Android Smart Home Phone www.binatoneglobal.com For product-related questions, please call the Binatone (UK) Helpline* Tel: 0844 557 9677 Of ce hours: Monday to Friday between 8:00am to 8:00pm. Saturday between 8:30am to 2:00pm. *Calls will be charged at 4.255p per minute from a BT landline, but other landline and mobile operators may charge more.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME IMPORTANT AND SAFETY CARE AND MAINTENANCE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE SETTING UP KEYBOARD WI-FI® SETTINGS DATE, TIME, & DISPLAY PERSONALISING YOUR HANDSET DECT SETTINGS USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS CONTACTS (ADDRESS BOOK) INTERNET FUNCTION BLUETOOTH SETUP USING THE WEB BROWSER EMAIL...
Welcome WELCOME Congratulations on purchasing your new Smart 64 Android Smart Home Phone. This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from this device. Before making your first call or using the Internet, follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting to Know Your Phone’...
Important and Safety, Care and Maintenance IMPORTANT AND SAFETY This equipment is not designed to make emergency telephone calls in the event of power failure. Alternative arrangements should be made to access emergency services under these conditions. You are advised to keep a basic phone that does not require mains power for normal operation.
Getting to Know Your Phone GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Overview of the Handset 1 Power Button 7 Remove Back Cover Press and hold to turn the handset Use this slot to help take the back power on / off. cover off.
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Getting to Know Your Phone Handset LCD Display The status bar at the top of the screen displays the time, handset status, and notifi cations. Icon Status Battery is low. Battery is charging. Wi-Fi® connection on / signal strength. DECT signal strength. Alarm clock set.
Getting to Know Your Phone Handset Notifi cations Panel When the status bar at the top of the screen displays a status icon, tap and hold the status bar and slide downward to open the notifi cations panel. Using the Touchscreen Action Function Operation...
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Getting to Know Your Phone Handset Range The Smart 64 Android Smart Home Phone achieves optimum reception for telephone calls when there is clear line of sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between the base and handset will reduce the range significantly.
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Getting to Know Your Phone 4.10 Handset Extended Home Screens Extended Home screens let you organise apps (applications) and widgets on your handset. You can conveniently access them from the Home screen. 1. Slide horizontally across the screen (left or right). 2.
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Getting to Know Your Phone 4.14 Overview of the Base 1 Paging / Register Button Press this to page all handsets registered to the base. Press and hold to register a new handset to the base (see Section 5.3 or 10.1). 2 Power Line In Connect to the Micro-USB plug base power adaptor 3 Phone Line In...
Setting Up SETTING UP Insert the Handset Battery To access the battery compartment, carefully remove the cover by lifting from the small cut-out in the bottom corner, as shown, and running your fingernail along the edge, then carefully insert the battery into position and replace the cover. Connecting the Power Cable and Telephone Line Cord IMPORTANT...
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Charge the Handset Battery When using your Smart 64 Android Smart Home Phone for the first time, connect the supplied power cord to the handset or stand the handset in a charger pod (if sup- plied), and charge for at least 6 hours.
Setting Up Low Battery Warning If the " Connect charger" message appears on the display, you should charge the handset. Tip: Tap > Settings > Battery to see how your battery power is being used. Battery Performance When the battery is used for the first time, it will not reach full capacity until it has been fully discharged and recharged during normal use over several days.
Setting Up Removing the Memory Card To remove the memory card: 1. Turn your phone off. 2. To access the memory card slot, open the back case see "Inserting the handset battery". 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the memory card by sliding the card out of the memory card slot. 5.
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Setting Up 5.11 Bundled Applications Your Smart 64 Android Smart Home Phone comes bundled with some applications. Icon Application Description Browser Browse the internet over Wi-Fi. Calculator Perform arithmetic operations on numbers. Create events, manage meetings, and Calendar appointments. Camera Capture images and shoot video.
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Setting Up Icon Application Description Google A Google search application. Google To set Google options. Settings Hangouts A Google application. Local A Google maps application. Maps To open Google maps. Music Play music. Phone Make and receive telephone calls. Play Store To access the Google Play Store.
Keyboard KEYBOARD Your handset features an on-screen Qwerty keyboard, which has the same key arrangement as that of a standard computer keyboard. The on-screen keyboard lets you enter text such as contact information and email messages. The keyboard appears automatically when you launch certain applications or when you tap on a text or number field.
Keyboard Add Words to User Dictionary 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Settings > Language & input > Personal Dictionary. 3. Tap + . 4. Enter word in the edit box and tap Add to dictionary. 5. Tap to return to the previous menu.
Wi-Fi Settings WI-FI® SETTINGS The handset Wi-Fi can be accessed at any time using the settings menu. To use Wi-Fi, you must fi rst make sure it is turned on. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Slide the bar next to Wi-Fi to the ON position. 3.
Date, Time, & Display DATE, TIME, & DISPLAY When using the phone for the first time, or if the battery has been left uncharged, you may need to set the time and date. Set Date 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Personalising Your Handset PERSONALISING YOUR HANDSET Display Settings 9.1.2 Set Wallpaper The wallpaper is the background image you see on your home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap to select Gallery, Live Wallpapers, or Wallpapers. If you select Live Wallpapers or Wallpapers, simply tap to select a wallpaper from the list and tap Set wallpaper.
Personalising Your Handset Sound Settings 9.2.1 Set Silent Mode This option enables you to mute all sounds except media and alarms. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Settings > Audio profiles > Silent. A lit circle appears next to the option to indicate that silent mode is on. To change from silent mode tap and select a different mode.
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Your handset needs to be registered to the base station before it can be used. Note: Your Smart 64 Handset is pre-registered to the Base and should not need to be registered again. Handset registration is only necessary if you buy extra handsets or if a handset becomes faulty.
If successful, “"Handset resetting done!" is displayed. 11 USING THE PHONE FUNCTIONS 11.1 Make an External Call Placing an external call using the Smart 64 Android Smart Home Phone handset is similar to dialling with a mobile phone. 1. From the Home screen tap to access the phone tab and dial pad.
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Using the Phone Functions 11.2 Make External Calls from Call Log The Call log contains details of dialled, missed and received calls. Note Missed and received calls are only available if you have a caller ID service on your telephone line (see section 11.10). 1.
Using the Phone Functions 11.6 Answer Call in Speakerphone Mode 1. When the phone rings, tap and slide the to accept the call. 2. Tap Speaker to hear the call from the handset loudspeaker instead of through the earpiece, but you will still need to speak though the microphone. The Speaker button is lit when speakerphone mode is on.
Contacts (Address Book) 12 CONTACTS (ADDRESS BOOK) This application stores contact information such as names, telephone numbers, and addresses. 12.1 Open Contacts You can access your contacts from two different applications: 1. From the Home screen, tap > > • If the phone shortcut is already on your Home screen, tap >...
Contacts (Address Book) 12.4.2 Receive Contacts 1. First make sure the Bluetooth on both devices is turned ON, and then send the show as SMART64 in the list of devices. top of the screen. Bluetooth - Incoming Object, and then tap Accept Bluetooth share history DOWNLOAD...
Contacts (Address Book) 12.6 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap to select a contact > > Set ringtone. 3. Tap to select a ringtone. • The ringtone is played. 4. Tap OK to confirm. Note •...
Contacts (Address Book) 12.10 Deleting a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap to select the contact from the contacts list. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. Tap OK to confirm. 12.11 Link Picture to a Contact You can link a picture to your contact so you see a picture of the contact when you search through the Contacts list or when a contact calls you.
Contacts (Address Book) 12.11.3 Change Picture of a Contact Simply repeat the steps above, but instead of seeing a grey image box, you will see the image you chose for that contact. 12.11.4 Remove a Picture of a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
Internet Function 13 INTERNET FUNCTION Before you can use the Internet to send and receive email, browse the web etc., you must be joined to a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the Internet. For Wi-Fi networks that are not password secured, you can easily connect to them and access the Internet freely.
Internet Function / Bluetooth Setup 13.2 Select Wi-Fi Sleep Policy You can specify when to put the Wi-Fi connection to sleep. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap to select Settings > Wi-Fi. 3. Tap 4. Select Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. 5.
Using the Web Browser 15 USING THE WEB BROWSER You can use the Browser to surf the web. The Browser is fully optimised and comes with advanced features that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your handset. Note YOU MUST JOIN A WI-FI NETWORK THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU CAN SURF THE WEB VIA THE BROWSER APPLICATION.
Using the Web Browser 15.5 Automatic Screen Rotation The handset can change the screen orientation depending on how you are holding it. To turn ON automatic screen orientation, from the Home screen, tap and tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen (a check mark will appear).
Using the Web Browser 15.7 Selecting Links On a Web Page 1. Tap to go to the link directly or tap and hold the link to open pop-up menu. 2. Then choose one of the following: • Open, Open in new tab, Save link, Copy link URL, Save link As bookmark, Select Text 15.8 View Downloads From the Home screen, tap...
Email 16 EMAIL The email application lets you send and receive email. You will need an existing email account to send and receive email. If you already have an account, you can simply enter your login details, otherwise you will need to create a new one. NOTE YOU MUST JOIN A WI-FI NETWORK THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU CAN SETUP, SEND AND RECEIVE EMAIL.
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Email 16.3 Adding Another Email Account You can connect to more than one email account. > To add another, tap Settings > ADD ACCOUNT. Note When setting up more than one account, you will be prompted to chose which account you want to set as your default account. 16.4 Combined View You can combine all your email accounts into just one inbox.
Email 16.6 View an Email Message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Email. 2. From the Inbox scroll down / up to fi nd a message you want to read. 3. Tap the message to read it. 4. The following message options will be available by tapping on them: Icon Action Deletes the email.
Email 16.8 Check for New Messages From the Home screen, tap > Email > select an account (if necessary) > tap 16.9 Reply / Forward an Email Message 1. Select a message you want to reply to, then select one of the following options: •...
Photos & Video 17 PHOTOS & VIDEO There is a front-facing camera for taking photos or recording videos. 17.1 Open Camera > Camera. From the Home screen, tap 17.2 Switch Between Camera and Video Mode (camera) or (video) to take a picture with the camera or start recording a video, respectively.
Photos & Video 17.6 Record Video You can zoom in and out by double-tapping on the screen, or by using two fingers on the screen and pinch together to zoom out or spread apart to zoom in. 1. Tap > Camera 2.
Sound Recorder / FM Radio 18 SOUND RECORDER Use the sound recorder to record voice memos and other sounds. > Sound Recorder. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap to start recording > to stop recording. 3. Select Discard or Save. 4.
Music 20 MUSIC The Music application lets you play digital audio files stored in your internal Phone storage or on your memory card. You must copy audio files to the card and insert it into the handset before launching the music application. See section 5.7 Inserting a Memory Card.
Music 20.4 Party Shuffle All Songs and tap Party shuffle. 20.5 Turn Party Shuffle Off and tap Party shuffle off. 20.6 Create Playlists You can use playlists to organise your music files. You can create multiple playlists on your handset. 1.
Music 20.10 Remove a Song from Playlist 1. From the main music library, tap Playlists. 2. Tap to select the playlist from which you wish to remove a song. 3. Tap and hold the song you wish to remove. • A pop-up options menu appears.
Music / 1Mobile Market 20.15 Delete Current Song 1. In the Playback window, tap and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK to confirm. WARNING The song will be permanently deleted from the SD card. 20.16 Set Current Song as Ringtone and then tap Use as ringtone.
Gallery 22 GALLERY The Gallery application lets you view photos and videos on your handset from the internal memory or from an installed micro SD card. 22.1 Open Gallery > Gallery > select a folder. From the Home screen, tap Note •...
Clock 23 CLOCK 23.1 Open Clock From the Home screen, tap > Clock. The screen will display the time, date and next alarm time if one is set. 23.2 Change Clock Style Switch between analog and digital clocks. From the Home screen, tap >...
Clock 23.6 Activate an Alarm Setting 1. Tap > Clock > • A list of alarm settings is displayed. 2. Tap the ON / OFF switch to the right of the time to activate an alarm. • When activated the switch should be in the ON position. Note When the alarm rings, tap and slide to the left for Snooze to defer the alarm or tap and slide to the right to Dismiss the alarm until the next scheduled day.
Clock 23.10 Count Down Timer You can set a time period and start a countdown that produces an alarm tone when it reaches zero. 1. Tap > Clock > 2. Enter the duration required. Tap START to start the countdown. •...
Calendar 23.13 Adding clocks for other cities Additional clocks can be inserted on the screen to show the time in other cities. 1. Tap > Clock > 2. Tap a city name to select it. A tick will be shown when a city is selected. (Tap again to remove it.) 3.
Calendar 24.5.1 Calendar View Settings To turn a setting on or off, tap the box beside it. A will indicate that the setting has been activated. The following options are available: • Hide declined events • Show week number • Week starts on •...
Calendar / Todo / Calculator 24.8 Edit Events 1. Tap on the event in the calendar screen or open the Agenda screen. 2. Tap on the event you want to change. 3. Tap on at the top of the screen. 4.
File Manager 27 FILE MANAGER File Manager allows you to browse files and folders stored on your handset and memory card. You can also perform actions such as Paste, Delete, Copy, and Move. 27.1 Open File Manager 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
File Manager / Install / Uninstall Apps 27.6 Delete a File 1. Tap and hold the file or folder you wish to delete until a pop-up menu appears. 2. Tap > OK. 27.7 Modify File Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
System Settings 29 SYSTEM SETTINGS From the Home screen, tap > Settings. From here you can modify the different settings of your handset. Setting Description This displays how much Internet data has been used. Data usage More... Extended wireless and network settings such as VPN. Dect Register and Reset the handset or set Call Divert.
System Settings Setting Description About phone Display technical information such as Android version, Build number, System version etc., and check for updates or the Status of the handset. WARNING • Some of these settings are for advanced users. If you are unsure about what the setting does, it is better not to change it.
Troubleshooting 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Handset does not turn on. • Make sure the handset battery is correctly installed (see section 5.1) and has been fully charged (see section 5.4). • Make sure the power adapter is securely connected to the handset during charging.
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Troubleshooting No handset dial tone. • Your handset may not be registered to a base station (see section 10.1). • Your handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base unit and check the handset number is shown on the Status bar. No handset ring tone.
General Information 31 GENERAL INFORMATION If your product is not working properly: • Read this User’s Guide and check the troubleshooting section. • Contact Customer Service at: UK: 0844 557 9677 Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety precautions when using your phone to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property: 1.
General Information Installation Guidelines 1. Read all instructions and save them for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink, or shower. 4. Operate this phone using only the power source that is indicated on the marking label.
Guarantee and Service 32 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE The phone system is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, faults on the telephone line, lightning, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents.
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Guarantee and Service DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) At the end of the product life-cycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but take the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this.
Technical Specifications 33 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Operating System Android OS 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) Battery Information Shenzhen JETECH Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Battery Model 465155 Battery Type 3.7V Li-ion, 1500mAh Only use the provided battery Screen Size 4” TFT LCD, WVGA , 800 x 480 pixel Panel Capacitive Multi Touch (5 Fingers) Connectivity...
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