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- Page 1 USER GUIDE SONIM XP English...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2014 Sonim Technologies, Inc. Guideline for Headphone and Earphone SONIM and the Sonim logo are trademarks of Sonim Technologies, Inc. Other company and product names To prevent possible hearing damage, may be trademarks or registered trade-marks of the please do not listen at high volume levels respective owners with whom they are associated.
- Page 3 Optimizing Data Usage Your SIM Card Activating Airplane Mode Replacing the SIM Card Setting Up Tethering & Portable Hotspot Setting Up Wi-Fi Hotspot Your Sonim XP6———————— 18 Activating Bluetooth Tethering Switching On Managing Mobile Network Setting Up Your Phone Managing Emergency Alerts...
- Page 4 Settings———————— 39 Turn on proximity sensor Location Access Setting TTY Mode Apps Accessing Your Location Call Forwarding Backup and Restore Data SIP Accounts Managing Accounts Use Internet Calling Syncing Your Account Optimizing Power During a Call Managing Contacts———————— 42 Sending Messages———————— 50 Add a New Contact Sending SMS/MMS Message View the Contact Details...
- Page 5 Deleting EPTT Contact Activate Google Now Editing EPTT Group Use Google Now Deleting EPTT Group Voice Search and Action Voice Actions Adding a Favorite Contact or Favorite Group———————— 71 End User License Agreement———————— 88 Adding a Favorite Contact License Adding a Favorite Group Comprehensive 3 Year Warranty Warranty Registration Application (Only available on EPTT Presence Status Change————————...
- Page 6 Please register your phone at www.sonimtech.com/register, to receive product information and updates. Sonim devices are covered by a 3-Year comprehensive warranty. The embedded battery is covered by a 1-Year limited warranty. For more information related to the warranty, please refer to the warranty section...
- Page 7 Tap quickly twice on a map or other screen to zoom. For example, double- This user guide covers Sonim XP6 phone with the model tap a location in the map to zoom in, number XP6700. The model name can be read on the and double-tap again to zoom out.
- Page 8 Options Commonly Used across Menu Items The following are common actions used across various menu items: Confirms an action. Use the Center key to perform this function. BACK Use this key to display the previous screen. HOME Moves the current working application to the recent applications list/background and displays home screen.
- Page 9 Avoid using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Use only Sonim XP6 approved charging equipment to charge your phone and avoid damage to your phone. The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product, and any enhancements marked with this symbol, cannot be disposed as unsorted waste but must be taken to separate collection at their end-of-life.
- Page 10 Ensure that only qualified person install or repair your phone. The Sonim XP6 is water-proof and can be submerged to 2 meters for 1 hour. • Ensure to properly close the rubber cover of the charging connector and audio connector, to avoid deposits of water drops on these connectors, when the phone is immersed in water.
- Page 11 SAR Information HAC Rating The Sonim XP6 has been certified in compliance with the Government’s requirements for exposure to Radio The FCC has created a rating system for cellular phones Waves. regarding their HAC-related performance. This rating...
- Page 12 If you suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off your mobile phone. Sonim XP6 has been tested for hearing aid device Contact your cardiologist for more information. For compatibility and complies with the Federal other medical devices, consult your physician and the Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.
- Page 13 detached and create a choking hazard. Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible in all areas, on all cellular networks, or when certain network services and/ or mobile phone features are in use.
- Page 14 Battery Usage Sonim XP6 phone comes with a built-in battery. For any Charging Animation/Icon battery related queries contact Sonim customer support. If the battery is being charged when the phone is switched off, a battery charging Charging the Battery animation with charged percentage is displayed.
- Page 15 If you stop some system apps or services such as Google service, your device may not work correctly. Tips to extend the battery life Follow these tips to extend your phone’s battery life. • If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings to turn them off.
- Page 16 What Is In the Box? Feature Description The list of items in the Sonim XP6 phone box are: Operating Android Kitkat (4.4.2) • Sonim XP6 phone with rechargeable built-in battery system • Quick Start Guide • Factory Installed SIM Card •...
- Page 17 Use the pin to your phone. hook into the loop on Your Sonim XP6 comes with a SIM card installed at the top of the SIM card tray factory. Please contact your operator to activate your SIM and remove the tray prior to use.
- Page 18 Receiver Power On key Display screen Volume Up key EPTT Volume Down key Navigation Keys Home Sonim Protect® Alarm Key * Camera Return Options Call reject/ Long press for Power Off/ Call/Accept Airplane Mode/Restart Press and hold to access voicemail...
- Page 19 When the phone is switched on, it tries to register with A series of screens takes you through the setup process. the network. After successful registration, the name of Your XP6 default input method is set to T9. Refer to “T9 the service provider is displayed.
- Page 20 Battery charge Touch and Type Operations indicator and time Sonim XP6 is a touch phone. You can use your fingers Home screen to manipulate icons, buttons, menus, and other items Application menu on the touchscreen. To select or activate a feature or or grid application, touch it.
- Page 21 The Display icons on the top of the display screen The navigation keys are located below the display screen. provides details about various notifications such as missed calls, new messages and E-mail messages. Keys Description • To view the notifications, swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to view the notification Back - Opens the previous panel settings.
- Page 22 Drag and position it on another icon that should be connectivity status, airplane mode, alarm and call forward (only if Always forward is enabled) are displayed, if the included in the same folder. feature is activated. Hold for a about 2 seconds. Both the icons are grouped together in an unnamed folder.
- Page 23 Icons Description Icons Description GPRS network connected Vibration mode activated Airplane mode activated EDGE network connected Error/information notification - attention Wi-Fi connected required Synced with the associated account Bluetooth activated such as Google Call in progress Screenshot captured Music is played Missed call Device storage space is running out New SMS or MMS...
- Page 24 • Activate and access the Internet, and all your Icons Description synced accounts using Wi-Fi connectivity. To answer the call, either press green • Access your phonebook, my files, multimedia files, key on the keypad or swipe towards all tools and applications. right on the touch screen.
- Page 25 • Wallpapers: includes images that are pre- All the letters are in upper case (capitalized). bundled with the phone. • T9eng: Enter the text based on the T9 dictionary. All the letters are in lower case. Taking a Screenshot T9 Text Input Method You can take the screenshot of the current screen and it is stored in your phone’s gallery.
- Page 26 To Enter a Word: • T9en: Enter the text based on the T9 dictionary. All the letters are in lower case. Start by pressing the numeric keys from 2 through 9 only once for the required letter. To quickly change the input method while typing in an application (like SMS or e-mail), slide down the notification panel, and tap Ex 1: To enter the word Good, press 4-6-6-3.
- Page 27 Keypad Functions The following table displays the various keys and the corresponding functions they perform: Keypad key Operations • Press to end a call. Press to return to home screen. • Press to wake up display. RED PHONE HANDLE/END • •...
- Page 28 • Press the required keys (0-9) to enter the desired phone number and press ALPHA-NUMERIC KEYS make a call. • Enter text while in the text editor. • Press and hold in standby mode to access your Voicemail. • Press and hold to display ‘+’ used for dialing an international number, while in standby mode.
- Page 29 Time and Date Settings Language and Input Settings You can set and display the date and time on the phone. You can set the phone’s language to either US Spanish You can also select the display format. or English. From the Home screen or Apps Tray, tap Settings From the Home screen or Apps Tray, tap Settings Scroll down and tap Date &...
- Page 30 of phone inactivity. This setting also optimizes Mouse/Pointer Settings the battery power. Tap Pointer speed to set your phone’s touch pointer • Daydream: Enable this to activate the screen sensitivity to a comfortable level. saver after specified time of phone inactivity. You can set the screen saver to one of the Display Settings following options.
- Page 31 Media device (MTP): Select this to use the phone as Media device (MTP) device to transfer data such If you force stop an app, it may misbehave. as music, pictures, and videos between your Sonim phone and your computer. •...
- Page 32 have cached processes, and the details about When the phone is connected to the computer the RAM utilized by each application. via USB cable, you can select only to charge the phone by pressing the Back button. You • The graph at the bottom of the Running tab need not select the Media device (MTP) or shows the total RAM in use and the amount free.
- Page 33 Select Modify Network. The network setting You can access Internet when you connect your XP6 to a details such as connection status, signal strength, Wi-Fi network. To connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network,...
- Page 34 Optimizing Data Usage • Data usage refers to the amount of data utilized by To activate Bluetooth and pair your XP6 phone with other your phone during data transfers through Internet. Bluetooth devices: The data usage charges are dependent of the From the Home screen or Apps Tray, tap Settings wireless plan provided by your service provider.
- Page 35 Setting Up Wi-Fi Hotspot Mobile data access is disconnected automatically as When you setup your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot you can soon as you reach this limit. You cannot access the connect other devices to this phone through Wi-Fi and Internet and related phone features do not work.
- Page 36 settings. To view and modify your mobile network Enable Turn on notification to receive notifications settings, when alerts are sent to your phone. From the Home screen or Apps Tray, tap Settings Set the Alert reminder. Tap More located under Wireless & Networks settings.
- Page 37 right or long press * key to unlock the phone. About Android Security • PIN: When enabled, enter you own PIN value. Android provides a multi-layered approach to the When the phone is locked, unlock it using the security. PIN. •...
- Page 38 • Tap Trusted Credentials to view and verify the Encrypting Phone Data system and user certificates. You can encrypt your accounts, phone settings, • Tap Install from Storage to view and install new downloaded applications, contacts, messages data and user certificates. media files.
- Page 39 Location Access that are accessing or recently accessed the Location data of your phone, under Recent location request. If you enable Location services, your location is displayed Tap an application to view the application page. You in all your accounts. can stop the application or uninstall it.
- Page 40 computer or mobile device. To remove a Google account , tap the name in Settings > Accounts or Settings > Accounts > Configure Auto-Sync for all Apps Google. Tap Menu > Remove account. To control auto-sync for all apps that use it, open Settings >...
- Page 41 If this option is not checked, you can only sync the sync data manually. You can also sync manually to collect messages, e-mail, and other recent information. If auto-sync is disabled, it extends your phone’s battery life. But it prevents your from receiving notifications when updates occur.
- Page 42 You can use the phonebook to maintain phone numbers (Optional). Tap Attachment ( ), to attach a of your contacts. This feature enables you to add, delete, multimedia file. dial phone numbers, send SMS and MMS messages. Type the message and tap Send ( To access the contacts, If you attach a media file or a contact to your From Home or All apps screen, tap People (...
- Page 43 Tap the contact to be moved to the phone. From Home screen or Apps Tray, tap People ( The contact is imported to the phone address Scroll to the required contact and tap the contact, book. tap the contact to view the contact details. Press Menu >...
- Page 44 Bluetooth, E-mail or Messaging and share the • Activate address book : Activate the address contact. book if it is not active.. Managing Contact Settings Searching Contacts From Home screen or Apps Tray, tap People ( You can edit and modify ringtone and call receiving settings for individual contacts.
- Page 45 Making a Call Icons Description From Home screen or Apps Tray, tap Phone ( To answer the call, either press green key on the keypad or swipe towards The Phone screen with last dialed number, right on the touch screen. frequently called contacts, Call history ( ), dial pad ) and call options (...
- Page 46 Tap All to view all the incoming, outgoing and Tap Volumes to set the master volume separately missed calls. for music, ringtones & notifications, and alarms. Tap Missed to view only the missed calls. You can also use the physical volume control on the phone to raise or lower volume of whatever sound is currently playing.
- Page 47 Touch the Speaker icon ( ) on the screen during an active call to enable the loudspeaker. Managing Fixed Dial Numbers A confirmation message is displayed to Enable Loud Speaker. FDN (fixed dialing numbers) is a SIM card-enabled feature.When activated, this feature restricts outgoing calls only to phone numbers listed in the FDN list.
- Page 48 • In the call settings screen, enable Proximity sensor. Options Function • To wake up the display, while in call or idle state, a Always Forward all incoming calls to a pre- quick press of the Power key, PTT key or End key forward designated number.
- Page 49 If this option is selected and when the phone is SIP Accounts connected to Wi-Fi network or mobile Internet, Internet calling is based on the Session Initiation Protocol each dialed call becomes an Internet call. (SIP) for voice calls on Internet Protocol (IP) network. •...
- Page 50 SMS and MMS are convenient and inexpensive means size of <=1 Mb. To add an attachment, tap Attach of communication. You can send a text message to ). Select the attachment type from the following other people via SMS service. MMS allows you to send options: messages by including multimedia content such as Browse My files or specific folder and select the...
- Page 51 To edit message settings, from the Home screen or Creation Sets the MMS message creation App Tray, tap Messages ( mode mode to one of the following: Tap RSK or the Menu key. • Restricted - the phone will only create and send View and edit the following settings: messages with content belonging to the Core MM...
- Page 52 access the e-mail functionalities. Attach video Attach a video from the phone To create an E-mail account, from the Home screen memory. or App Tray, tap Settings ( Add Cc/Bcc Add other recipients. Tap Add account ( ) which is located under Save draft Save the composed mail as a Accounts.
- Page 53 This section refers to the virtual keyboard using the touch • Advanced keyboard layouts screen. You can view and modify the keyboard, language and dictionary setting using the Phone Settings. Gesture Typing To change from the default T9 keyboard, please follow Touch the location where you want to type to open the the instructions on “Setting up Google Touch Keyboard”...
- Page 54 Settings ( Tap Language & Input located under Personal settings. Tap Settings ( ) icon next to Android Keyboard. Tap Add-on dictionaries. The dictionaries for other languages that you can download to your device are displayed on your XP6 phone.
- Page 55 The device displays EPTT application icon (stub) on Wi-Fi connection or mobile data. panel 2 of the home screen. Tap the EPTT button on the side of the XP6 phone or tap the EPTT icon on panel 2 of the home screen to update the application.
- Page 56 Activating EPTT Using Wi-Fi A screen is displayed prompting to activate EPTT service using the Wi-Fi network as a cellular data network. Familiarize yourself with the in-application tutorial to use the EPTT service. The screen prompts to enter the activation code provided by the corporate administrator in the specified text box.
- Page 57 Home: Displays your EPTT calls and conversation history. You can also change your presence status here. Contacts: Displays your contacts and allows you to start a EPTT call, and send an alert. Enhanced PTT Users Advanced Setting For EPTT users who do not have a data plan, an additional option allows you to not check for internet access when connected to Wi-Fi.
- Page 58 Favorites: Displays your favorite contacts and groups. You can easily start a EPTT call to your favorite.
- Page 59 The EPTT contacts directory is different from the phone’s native contacts directory. There are two ways to add EPTT contacts: • Add from Native Phonebook: Select Native Phone Book from + New Contact. It opens phone’s native contact list, and the user can select the contact from contact list and can modify the selected contact or save the same contact as it is.
- Page 60 Adding Contacts by Manual Input If you have enabled the Google Keyboard, but also use the numeric keyboard to input text and numbers, special characters, such as *, # and space bar can only be found by pressing the numberic key 1 multiple times until you find the special charater or use the touch screen to input special characters.
- Page 61 Once you save a contact’s information, it is added to the EPTT contact list. The contact is added successfully. If you want a contact to be added as a favorite, then check Set as Favorite before pressing Save.
- Page 62 Groups can be added by creating manually or can be A new group is added successfully. pushed to the phone by the corporate administrator. The groups pushed by the corporate administrator (Corporate groups) cannot be changed or deleted from the handset. Go to the Groups screen and select + New Group to add a new group.
- Page 63 Making a EPTT Call to an Individual Go to the Contacts screen and select the contact you desire to call. A call to an individual can also be initiated from Call option present in the Menu on the phone. When you finish speaking, release the EPTT button. When no one has the floor, the EPTT touch button turns grey in color.
- Page 64 When the other person is speaking, the EPTT touch Making a EPTT Call to a Group button turns red. Unless the other person releases Go to the Groups screen and select the group the floor (you will hear a release tone), you cannot you desire to call.
- Page 65 You may need to touch the screen to scroll through additional menu options as not all items can be displayed in one screen. An on-screen EPTT call button appears. Press the Menu key and tap on End call option to end the call.
- Page 66 An on-screen EPTT call button appears. Making a Quick Group Call Go to the Contacts screen and mark the contacts you would like to include in your quick group EPTT call. Press and hold the EPTT button or hold the on- screen EPTT call button to start the call.
- Page 67 Press the Menu key and tap on End call option to Tap on Menu option or long press on the contact and select Edit Contact. end the call. Edit the contact name and favorite setting if required Editing EPTT Contact and press Save.
- Page 68 Deleting EPTT Contact Select a Contact from the list. The contact modifications are updated. Tap on Menu option or long press on the contact and select Delete Contact.
- Page 69 A confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes to Editing EPTT Group delete the selected contact. The selected contact is Select a group from the list and tap on the Menu deleted from the contact list. option. Select Edit Group to edit the Group Name, Favorite.
- Page 70 The other ways to edit the group are: • Long press on the Group and select Edit Group from the Menu options. • Tap on Menu option and select Edit Group. The selected group details are edited and modified successfully. A confirmation message is displayed.
- Page 71 A pop-up message is displayed confirming that the Adding a Favorite Contact selected group is getting deleted. The user can add contacts as favorites. The favorite contacts are listed under Favorite tab. To set a Contact as Favorite: Go to favorites contact tab and select + Add Contact.
- Page 72 Adding a Favorite Group The user can add groups as favorites. The favorite groups are listed under Favorite tab. To set a group as favorite: Go to Favorites Groups tab and select + Add Group. The group list is displayed. Select the desired Group/Groups. Selected contact is added to Favorite successfully.
- Page 73 EPTT Presence Status Change The EPTT Presence can be set in two ways: Select Menu > My Presence. Selected group is added to Favorite successfully. My Presence status can be changed from Available to Do Not Disturb and vice versa.
- Page 74 Select My Status from Conversation history screen. • Available ( • Do Not Disturb ( Select one of the following options: • Do Not Disturb: You are not available to accept calls, but alerts can be received. • Available: You are available to accept calls and can send or receive alerts.
- Page 75 Sending Personal Alert Select the desired contact from the contact list and select Send Alert from the menu. The personal alert is sent to the selected contact by pressing * or #. The personal alert can also be sent using the * or # keys: On EPTT homescreen, select Menu option.
- Page 76 Receiving Personal Alert Missed call Alert When a personal alert is received, the user is notified with If a EPTT call comes in while you are on a regular phone the sender’s details such as Name, Date and Time. call or another EPTT call, you will receive a Missed call alert.
- Page 77 To view the EPTT call history screen, go to the Home screen and see a list of the most recent EPTT calls. You can make a call to a contact and group from the conversation history. Also send and receive alert from the conversation history.
- Page 78 • When there is a network error while connecting to the EPTT service and in offline status, and the EPTT icon is displayed grey ( ) in color.
- Page 79 You can customize the application through the Settings • Alert Repeat: Choose how often you want alert tab. The following are the most commonly used settings to repeat, like once, Repeat and continuous. options. • Speaker: The speaker can be turned ON The Settings option can be found at the last from by checking the checkbox and uncheck the the menu options.
- Page 80 • Instant Personal Alert: Alert when Instant • Display name: Your username is displayed. personal Alert is received. • My EPTT Number: It displays the activated • Missed Call Alert: Alert for missed calls is EPTT number. received. • Capacity: Show available capacity to store •...
- Page 81 • Configure Alert Options: Use * or # key to send personal alerts. • Show Tutorial: User can view the tutorial of EPTT application. • Restore Default Settings: Restore all application settings to their deafult values. • Logout: Logout from EPTT application. •...
- Page 82 To logout of the EPTT application, go to EPTT setting and select Logout option. The EPTT application is logged out and goes to the homescreen. Confirm the logout screen by selecting Yes on the confirmation screen.
- Page 83 Touch file headings for earlier downloads to view Camera them. The Sonim XP6 has a back camera with 5MP fixed focus • Long tap on the downloaded file and check the for taking pictures. The pictures are saved in the Gallery items you want to share.
- Page 84 Google Calendar also. All the appoinments and tasks screen. stored in the Google Calendar will also be synced to your phone. The camera screen with touch controls ( To access calendar, is displayed. Tap Calendar icon ( ) on the All Apps screen. •...
- Page 85 or adjust settings. • To set the home city, tap the required city from the list. It is added to the Selected Cities list. The selected city is set as the home city. Alarm You can set an alarm for a particular time. Calculator Tap the Clock icon ( ) located in the All Apps...
- Page 86 To play music files, tap Music ( ) located in All Apps screen. • Tap Playlist to access the default playlists in the music folder. Tap Recently Added playlist to view the music files • that are recently added to the music folder. •...
- Page 87 screen or, press and hold the Home button. About Google Search™ and Google Now™ Google Now gives you the right information at the right Voice Search and Action time. right information at just the right time. Google now does not require any elaborate setting. The information is You can speak to your phone to search, get directions, at your fingertips.
- Page 88 • Once all the mandatory details are submitted, an in and to the Software. Sonim, and, to the extent that the e-mail confirmation will be sent Software contains material or code of a third party, such •...
- Page 89 Conditions at the sole discretion of Sonim, with the same or better model in the same or better condition. The warranty is valid whether or not the product has Sonim and its service partners reserve the right to charge been registered.
- Page 90 All device batteries both embedded and removable are peripheral devices which are not Sonim-branded warrantied for a period of one (1) year under Sonim’s original accessories intended for use with the 1-Year limited warranty.
- Page 91 IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT accessory (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). Subject LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF to the conditions of this limited 1-year Warranty Sonim MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A warrants this product to be free from major defects in...
- Page 92 WARNING: Changes or modifications made to circuit different from that to which the receiver this equipment not expressly approved by Sonim is connected. Technologies, Inc. for compliance could void the user’s • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 93 FOR PORTABLE DEVICE DEVICE USAGE (<20cm from body/SAR) Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.
- Page 94 Calling from People 42 Editing contact details 42 Call monitoring 47 Events 84 Actions 80 Call settings 46 Exporting contacts to computer Adding a contact from phone screen 45 Call waiting 48 Exporting contacts to SIM card 43 Add new contact 42 Camera 83 Alarm 85 Changing wallpaper 24...
- Page 95 People/Contact settings 44 Navigation keys 27 Setting up your phone 19 Power On/Off 27 Phonelock screen 24 Sharing contact details 43 Keypad for Sonim XP6 18 Phone specifications 16 SIM card 16 Keypad functions 29 Play store 83 SIP accounts 49...
- Page 96 46 Viewing call history 45 Viewing contact details 42 Viewing contacts from phone screen 45 Voice recorder 85 XP6 phone Box contents 16 Keypad layout 18 Switching On 19...