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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Disclaimer ..................1 Introduction .................. 1 Package Contents ................. 1 Need Help? ................... 1 Getting Started ................2 Parts and Controls ..............2 Charging your Smartphone ............. 3 About the Touch Screen ............4 About the Orientation Sensor ..........5 Turning your Smartphone On and Off ........
Page 3 Contents Call Settings ................19 Managing your Applications ............20 Installing Additional Applications .......... 20 Uninstalling Applications ............21 General Functions ............... 22 Calculator ................22 Browser ................. 22 Clock ..................24 Sound Recorder ..............25 Camera .................. 26 Music Player ................28 Settings ..................
Page 4 Contents Purchasing eBooks ..............39 Using the kalahari.com eReader Application ......39 Managing Content ..............41 Deleting eBooks from your Smartphone ....... 41 Notes on Using the eReader Application ....... 41 kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality ..42 Library Page ................
Page 5 Contents MicroSD Card Use ..............52 Warranty ..................53 Specifications ................54 Copyright and Trademark Notice ..........56 SMT4135-PIA EUM This user manual is available for download on the gobii website www.gobii.com.
Page 6: Disclaimer
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this gobii smartphone IVP. Please read this User Manual to help get the most out of your purchase. Package Contents  gobii smartphone IVP ...
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Parts and Controls Front View Rear View...
Page 8: Charging Your Smartphone
Getting Started Speaker Proximity Sensor 0.3MP Camera (software enhanced to 2MP image quality) Power Button - press and hold for 2-3 seconds to turn on/off Menu Back Button Menu Home Button Main Menu Button Volume - - decrease volume setting Volume + - increase volume setting 10.
Page 9: About The Touch Screen
Getting Started  Note: Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your device must be used to charge the device.  Switch your smartphone onto standby mode for optimal charging. Your smartphone is operational while charging.  If the battery is being charged while the device is on, a charging icon appears in the title bar of the homescreen.
Page 10: About The Orientation Sensor
Getting Started  Drag: Drag an on-screen item (e.g. an application icon on the home screen) to move it. To drag, touch and hold the item, then without lifting your fingertip, move it to the target destination.  Swipe: Swipe your finger up or down on the screen to scroll through a list or page.
Page 11: Unlocking The Screen
Getting Started  Your smartphone will go into sleep mode and the screen will turn black / off if not operated after 1 minute. To switch it back on, press the Power button once. You can change the time span after which the device should go into sleep mode under Setting/Display/Sleep.
Page 12: To Install The Battery
Getting Started  Remove the battery before inserting the SIM card into one of the SIM card slots. Insert the SIM card with its gold contact facing down and rotated as indicated on the SIM card slot of the device. Slide the SIM card completely into the slot. ...
Page 13: Inserting A Memory Card
Getting Started  Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors in the battery compartment of your smartphone.  Insert the contacts side of the battery first and then gently push the battery into place.  Replace the back cover. ...
Page 14 Getting Started  Slide the card into the card slot as illustrated below.  To remove the card, slide the card out of slot carefully.  When a card is inserted or ejected from your smartphone, it may take a few seconds for your smartphone to update the content.
Page 15: Homescreen Menu
Getting Started Homescreen Menu When your smartphone is turned on, you will enter into the Homescreen Menu. Touch Pad There are three touch pad icons and by pressing on them you will activate the following functions: Access the menu options for the Menu icon current function/application screen.
Page 16: On-Screen Menu Icons
Getting Started On-Screen Menu Icons The following on-screen menu icons are displayed on the top of your smartphone’s screen: Notifications Displays unread notifications from various applications. Vibrate icon Displays when vibration mode is switched on. If the phone is in vibrating mode, the voice will be muted automatically and the device will vibrate when there is an...
Page 17 Getting Started  When an icon is highlighted in blue, it indicates that the function is activated.
Page 18: Pre-Installed Applications
Pre-installed applications Applications Pre-installed on your Homescreen The following applications are located on your homescreen: Icon Function / Description Tap to make a phone call. Tap to access your contact list This will take you to the apps library where you can access all of your applications.
Page 19: Functions Pre-Loaded In Your App Library
Pre-installed applications Functions Pre-loaded in your App Library The following additional applications are pre-loaded on your smartphone. You can access them by tapping on the App Library icon.  Backup and Restore – Backup and restore apps  Calculator – Calculator app ...
Page 20: 3G & Wifi Connection
3G & WiFi Connection 3G Connection  Insert your 3G SIM card into the SIM card slot as described in the Getting Started chapter.  Your smartphone will only have signal if you are in an area covered by your network provider’s 3G or EDGE network. When connected to the 3G network, the 3G icon is displayed in the status bar.
Page 21: Importing Content / Mass Storage Device Functionality
Airplane Mode  Another way to turn the Airplane Mode on or off is by accessing the Drop Down Menu by sliding your finger down from the menu bar at the top of the screen and tapping on the icon. Tap on the Airplane Mode icon to activate or deactivate the Airplane Mode setting.
Page 22: Importing Adobe® Drm Protected Content
Importing Content / Mass Storage Device Functionality  If this function is not active on your computer then navigate to My Computer / Computer and double-click on the icon for your smartphone.  Perform normal file management operations. Importing Adobe® DRM Protected Content ...
Page 23: Making A Video Call
Calling Functions  Recently Dialled tab: This tab is to view any of the calls you made or received recently. There are four different tabs to choose from to customise your recent call list: View either ALL, Received (blue arrow pointing downwards), Dialled (green arrow pointing upwards) or Missed calls (red arrow pointing downwards) by tapping on the relevant tab.
Page 24: In-Call Options
Calling Functions 3. To notify the caller that you are unable to answer by sending a message, slide to the phone icon upwards towards the messaging symbol. In-call Options  When on a call, the in-call options are displayed: End Call, Dial Pad, Speaker, Mute, Hold, Add Call.
Page 25: Managing Your Applications
Free Apps application: After installing the Google Play store app, you will have access to all free content available in the store through your gobii Smartphone IIP. Apps like YouTube, Google Maps, games and other Google popular apps are available in the Google Play Play store.
Page 26: Uninstalling Applications
Managing your Applications GetJar is a cross-platform app store, which gives you access to discounted and free apps. Through GetJar downloading apps you can earn GetJar Gold rewards which you can spend on in-app purchases. Once installed, touch the application store icon to browse the store.
Page 27: General Functions
General Functions Calculator Click on the Calculator icon to open the calculator function. You operate it by tapping on the numbers and calculation signs. To access the advanced panel and clear history functions, tap the menu button. Browser Click on the Internet Browser icon to enter into the internet interface.
Page 28 General Functions Check webpage bookmarks, history records and saved webpages. View previous page View next page View multiple pages Prompts keyboard pop-up for searching content.
Page 29: Clock
General Functions Clock When you tap on the Clock icon the time is displayed. Tap to activate the count down timer. Tap to start the stop watch function. Tap to view existing alarm settings and to add an alarm. Tap to select your city. Select to access the Night Mode and more setting options.
Page 30: Sound Recorder
General Functions Sound Recorder To launch the voice recorder, tap on the Sound Recorder icon in your app library. Tap on the recorder button to start recording. Tap pause recording. Tap to stop recording and save or discard the recording. Tap to replay the current recording file.
Page 31: Camera
General Functions Camera Enter the camera interface, by tapping on the the Camera icon in the main menu interface. Select icon to take a picture and or to change to photo-taking mode. Select icon to change to video-taking mode. Normal camera mode Auto capture when a smile is detected.
Page 32 General Functions To change the settings on the camera, tap on the settings icon. To return to the camera screen, press the Back icon on your device. To take a photo, enter the camera and click on the button. The photo will be saved automatically. To view the photos taken, tap on the small photo icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Page 33: Music Player
General Functions Music Player Select the Music Player icon to enter the file list screen, select any music files to play. When playing a song from one of your Playlists or Albums you have the following functions available. Select the icon to return to the Now Playing list. Shuffle icon: Select to turn the shuffle function on or off.
Page 34: Settings
General Functions Select to pause and un-pause the song that is currently playing. Select to play the next song. Select to access the Party Shuffle, Add to playlist, Use as ringtone, Delete, Sound effects, Library and Search options while playing a song. Settings Under "Wireless &...
Page 35: Wifi
Settings WiFi  Tap on the WiFi panel and slide to On. This will enable you to see the available networks.  When your router’s SSID is hidden, tap on the plus symbol at the top right corner. This will bring up the "Add network" menu where you can insert your SSID and select the security used by your router.
Page 36: Data Usage
Settings  The smartphone is not visible to all devices, only to devices already paired. To temporarily make the smartphone visible, tap on the smartphone’s name in the Bluetooth menu.  To rename the smartphone, set the visibility time or show the received files, tap on the menu key on the top right corner to view the options.
Page 37: Under "Device
Settings  USB Internet is used to enable the smartphone to use your PC internet connection; you will be required to share the internet from your PC. Under "Device" Audio Profiles  Choose between General, Silent, Meeting or Outdoor to select one of the predefined audio profiles.
Page 38: Storage
Settings  Daydream – This is a screensaver function, and it will only turn on under certain conditions. You can set your smartphone to start Daydreaming either when the device is docked, when it is charging, or both. This is set by tapping in the bottom right corner “WHEN TO DAYDREAM”...
Page 39: Under "Personal
Settings  By placing your finger on the Downloaded menu tab and sliding it towards the left, you can navigate to Running apps and All apps. The RUNNING tab displays all apps currently running. You can end these tasks by tapping on the app you wish to stop (Note that some applications listed will be part of the system files.
Page 40: Security
Settings Here you are able to select GPS EPO assistance or A- GPS and modify the EPO configurations and settings.  WiFi and mobile network location - Allows apps to use Google’s location service to estimate your location faster. Anonymous location data will be collected and sent to Google. Security Here you are able to select your security preference: ...
Page 41: Language & Input
Settings  Verify apps – Disallow or warn before installing of apps that may cause harm.  Credential Storage - DO NOT TAMPER WITH THIS SETTING.  Install from SD card – Install certificates from SD card.  Clear credentials – Remove all certificates Language &...
Page 42: Under "Accounts
Settings Under “Accounts”  Here you are able to set up your accounts such as email, facebook, twitter, etc. Under "System" Date & Time This function allows you to set the clock and date, as well as to select the time zone and the clock format: ...
Page 43: Using Your Smartphone As An Ereader
Adobe® Digital Rights Management. The kalahari.com eReader application authorises your gobii smartphone to allow it to display these DRM protected eBooks. Your smartphone also gives you direct access to your kalahari.com Digital Library.
Page 44: Purchasing Ebooks
Using your Smartphone as eReader Purchasing eBooks Visit our eBook shop through our kalahari.com Shopping visiting website www.kalahari.com. When you find something you like, add it to your basket and go through checkout, just as you normally would. You can also access the kalahari.com online eBook shop through the kalahari.com eReader application at the purchased eBooks tab (Purchased eBooks tab: Buy eBooks button at top right).
Page 45 Using your Smartphone as eReader Once you have created your Adobe® ID, you can return to the eReader app screen by clicking on the Done Getting ID button in the top right hand corner or simply re-launch the eReader from your home screen.
Page 46: Managing Content
Using your Smartphone as eReader If you choose Find More, you can find your downloaded eBooks in your library by going to the Library tab. Don't worry if you're on the road without your user manual. This user manual is included in our eReader app. You will find it on the first screen of your eReader app.
Page 47: Kalahari.com Ereader App: Interface And User Functionality
Using your Smartphone as eReader  If you choose to restore your smartphone to the default settings, All Adobe®DRM activation records and data (including books purchased) will be erased from your smartphone. You will be required to authorise the smartphone with your Adobe® ID again.
Page 48: Turning Book Pages
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality  To change the Library layout, tap on the icon at the top left of the application. Turning Book Pages  When reading a page, tap at the right edge of the page or slide your finger over the screen to the left to turn to the next page.
Page 49: Zooming In/Out (Pdf Files Only)
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality  It may take some time for the fonts to be resized. Zooming In/Out (PDF files only)  Place 2 fingers on the screen  To zoom in, spread both fingers outwards simultaneously ...
Page 50: Setting: Text Size
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality Setting: Text Size  Increase or decrease the text size using the plus and minus buttons. Setting: Page Turn  There are 4 options to choose from with regard to turning a page. Each option has a different page turn action. Once you have chosen your option, tap the Save icon located at the top right hand corner of the screen.
Page 51: Setting: Orientation Lock
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality Setting: Orientation Lock  This selection will lock your screen either to portrait or landscape view so that your page doesn't automatically adjust when you turn the device. e.g. from landscape to portrait. Setting: Screen Lock Override ...
Page 52: Adding A Bookmark
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark to mark a page that you would like to return to later. Turn to the desired page that you would like to add a bookmark. Tap the bookmark icon located at the top right corner.
Page 53: Book Information
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality  In Bookmark List, select the desired page.  To delete the bookmark from the Bookmarks list, tap the Pencil icon located at the top right hand corner in the bookmarks list. An X mark will appear next to all the bookmarks.
Page 54: Contents
kalahari.com eReader app: Interface and User Functionality  Date added  Last read  Current page  Bookmarks Contents This feature will navigate you to your eBook’s contents page. Not all eBooks have contents pages as this is dependant on the publisher.
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your smartphone does not function as it is expected, please try the following steps. Your Smartphone is Not Responding.  Reset your smartphone to force it to shut down. Restart the smartphone by pressing and holding in the Power Button. Your Smartphone is Not Responding or Can’t be Turned On.
Page 56: Tips For Improving Your Smartphone's Battery Life
Troubleshooting  Eject your smartphone from the computer to resume operation.  To use your smartphone while charging, click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon located on the lower-right corner of your PC screen to disconnect the data connection with your computer.
Page 57: Precautions And Maintenance
Precautions and Maintenance Battery  Charge the battery only in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 35°C.  Do not charge your smartphone if the battery is damaged or leaking. Operating Conditions  Never subject your smartphone to extreme light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
Page 58: Warranty
Card. Please format the MicroSD Card in FAT formatting system. Warranty Your gobii smartphone is under warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase against any factory defects in material and workmanship. Should a failure occur within 12 months, please return it with the proof of purchase for repair or replacement.
Page 59: Specifications
Specifications System OS: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) CPU: MT6582 Quad-core Cortex A9 @ 1.2GHz GPU: Mali-400 Display 4.5” FWVGA + IPS 480 x 854 Memory Built-in memory: 8GB Supports MicroSD Cards of up to 32GB File Formats eBook: EPub, Pdf, Fb2, Txt, RTF, CHM,DOC and Excel formats (Depended on the eReader application utilised) Audio Format: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV,...
Page 60 Dimension: 132mm × 66mm × 9.8 mm Properties (approx.) Weight: 156g (approx.) ICASA E-Label The gobii smartphone IVP has been approved by ICASA and was issued a Radio Equipment Type Approval Certificate. To view this product's ICASA Type Approval E- Label, navigate through the following steps: 1) On your home page tap the "Launcher...
Page 61: Copyright And Trademark Notice
Copyright and Trademark Notice Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without vendor’s permission except for personal use.