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  • Page 1 S551 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Welcome

    We welcome you to the OBI family. You are now a proud owner of the OBI S551 Android phone. Features of this phone are: Android Kitkat Quad Core processor 1.3 GHz 13.97 cm, HD IPS touch screen— An intuitive and user-friendly Interface 8 GB/1GB DDR2.
  • Page 3: The Android Advantage

    Applications and their functions may vary by geography, software or hardware specifications. liable performance issues caused by third-party applications. Disclaimers: Talktime and Standby time depend upon network availability, type of SIM and users’ usability. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    Content in this User Manual may differ based on software provided by service providers and is subject to change without prior notice. OBI reserves the right to make modifications to this User Guide without any prior notice. INSTRUCTION ICONS Before starting, please become familiar with the icons used in this manual.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using The Pinch Zoom............15 Double-Tap .................15 Change The Orientation Open And Close The Launcher Using The Phone Keys The Home Screen Switch Between Home Screens ........17 Rearrange Items On The Home Screen ....17 Customize Home Screen ..........17 S551 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Managing Notifications

    Working With Menus Menu Icons .................18 Context Menu ..............19 Options Menus ..............19 Managing Notifications Open The Notifications Panel ........20 Toolkits Messaging Create And Send Multimedia Message ....22 Forward A Message ............23 Lock A Message ..............23 Using The Onscreen Keyboard ........24 Use Voice Command ............25 Multimedia Camera .................25...
  • Page 7: Phone Layout

    PHONE LAYOUT Insert Sim To insert SIM card(s): 1. Switch off the phone (if on), remove the rear cover and battery (if installed). 2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the SIM card slot(s). (See figure below) S551 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Insert Memory Card

    3. Finally insert the battery and re-place the rear cover of the phone. SIM card is to be kept out of the reach of small children. The card and the contacts are vulnerable to damage. Therefore, be careful when using, inserting or removing the card.
  • Page 9: Turn The Phone On And Off

    Warning: If you enter three wrong PIN codes in a row, the SIM card will be locked and you need to enter the PUK code to unlock. Both the PIN code and the PUK code are provided by the network operator. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the phone with a travel adapter or by simply connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only OBI/OBI approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode and can damage your phone.
  • Page 11: Using Pattern Lock

    2. Touch on any of the Phone , Call Log or Contacts tab to make a call. 3. To adjust the call volume, press the volume up/down keys on the left side. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 12: In Call Options

    In Call Options 1. Touch the icon to add another person to the call. 2. Touch the icon to mute your voice. To un-mute, press the icon again. 3. Touch the icon to put the call on hold. Tap the icon again to resume the call. 4.
  • Page 13: Make An International Call

    Disable Phone Calls To turn off your mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless connections: Press and hold the Power Button and choose Airplane Mode. Drag the Notification Panel down and then tap on the Airplane Mode . S551 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Sensors

    SENSORS Sensors detect proximity, light and orientation. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. It prevents you from activating phone functions when you are engaged on a call. HOW TO USE TOUCH SCREEN You can use the touch screen in the following ways: Drag an Item Touch and hold an item and move your finger on...
  • Page 15: Scroll

    Swipe Place your finger on the screen and steadily slide it in the desired direction. For example, while viewing pictures. To view the next picture, swipe left and to view the previous one, swipe right. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Using The Pinch Zoom

    Pinch Zoom Open any image or web page and simply use your thumb and index finger to zoom into the display through the pinch gesture as shown below. Double Tap To zoom, quickly tap twice on a web page, map, or any other screen.
  • Page 17: Change The Orientation

    Back: Opens the screen you were working on previously. on-screen keyboard is open, it closes the keyboard. Menu: Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or application. Home: Opens Opens recently central Home Screen . used applications. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 18: The Home Screen

    Switching Between Home Screens You can switch between the Home Screens as illustrated below. Re-Arranging Items On The Home Screen Items can be re-arranged on the home screen as illustrated below. How To Customise Home Screen When the phone is in idle mode, you will see the idle screen.
  • Page 19: Working With Menus

    HOW TO USE MENUS The phone has Context and Options menus for accessing the features in a methodical manner. MENU ICONS Menu icons helps you access/open its important features: Dialer Messaging Apps screen S551 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Context Menu

    Phonebook Browser Context Menu Open Context menu by touching the button on any screen. Context Menu Some screens do not have Context menus. If you touch the on a screen that does not contain Context menu, nothing happens. Options Menu Options menu contains tools that apply to specific items on the screen.
  • Page 21: Managing Notifications

    Notification icons update you of new messages and events. When a notification is received, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a summary. Opening Notifications Panel Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as illustrated below. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Toolkits

    The Notifications Panel displays your service provider and a list of your recent notifications. How To Respond To Notifications 1. Open the Notification Panel and to respond, touch the specific notification. 2. What happens next depends on the notification. Closing The Notifications Panel Move and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen.
  • Page 23: Messaging

    Tap the composition text box and enter your message body. Enter or select a phone number. You can also tap the icon to add a contact from your contact list. Tap the to send the multimedia message. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Forward A Message

    Message Forwarding 1. Open the message and then touch that message in a message conversation window. 2. Touch Forward in the menu . 3. Add a contact. 4. Touch the to send the message. Lock A Message You can lock a message so it won’t be deleted even if you reach your storage limits.
  • Page 25: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    After typing, press the icon to close the keyboard. Press the symbols key to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. Touch and hold the text field to open a menu and to cut/copy texts. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Use Voice Command

    VOICE COMMAND Menu > Voice Search Use voice commands to access various useful features on your handset. 1. Tap on the icon. 2. Give desired voice commands to the phone. MULTIMEDIA Camera Copy pictures/videos from the SD card to your PC &...
  • Page 27: Gallery

    Touch an album to open and view its contents. Touch and hold a picture or a video that is to be shared. You can select multiple files at once. Touch the icon and share using Bluetooth/ messaging/e-mail etc. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Music

    MUSIC Transfer your favourite music from your PC to the phone and experience a world of melodious music. Use the buttons and icons on the phone in the music interface to enjoy the features of your music player. Press the volume up/down keys on the left side of the mobile phone to adjust the volume.
  • Page 29: Connect To Networks And Devices

    Management and enable Data Connection to enable Internet connection. Connect to Internet Via Your Phone You can use your phone as a modem and connect your PC to the internet. You can do this via: USB Tethering S551 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Usb Tethering

    Wi-Fi Hotspot Connectivity Via USB Tethering You need to insert a data service enabled SIM card into your phone. 1. Connect your phone to your computer through the USB cable. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Tethering & Portable Hotspot > USB Tethering.
  • Page 31: Bluetooth Tethering

    If you are prompted for a passkey, enter any passkey on one device and enter the same passkey in the device to be paired. If the pairing is successful, your phone connects to the device. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Manage Accounts

    MANAGE ACCOUNTS You can set up a corporate, Google account etc. on your device. You can do this by going to Settings > Accounts > Add Account. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on your application. Why Use A Google Account Your Google account lets you take full advantage of Google applications and services that you may...
  • Page 33: Synchronize Contact List

    ON or not. APPLICATIONS Your phone comes with a host of applications to make your life easier and more convenient. Explore the various applications and the features that come with your phone and enjoy! S551 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Download Applications From Android Market

    Download Applications From Play Store The Android phones offer its users unlimited access to entertainment sources. You can download applications, games, videos etc from the ever growing Android market. New applications are added almost daily to give users a never ending fun experience.
  • Page 35 Ringtones, info tones and handsfree talking are reproduced through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to the ear when it rings or when you have switched on the handsfree function. S551 User Manual...
  • Page 36 The mains voltage (V) specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded. Otherwise the charging device may be damaged. The power supply must be plugged into an easily accessible AC mains power socket when charging the battery. The only way to turn off the charging device after charging the battery is to unplug it.
  • Page 37 1g of human tissue. • Keep your calls short or instead use headset or send a text message. Use cell phone only when the signal strength is good. This advice S551 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Taking Care Of Your Device

    applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant women. • If Bluetooth headset device is being used, please make sure it has a low power emitter. DEVICE CARE Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be handled with care. Please take care of the following in order to protect your phone: 1.
  • Page 39 Replace the battery with a new battery of the same make and specification. manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies. OBI will not be held responsible for user’s safety when using unapproved accessories or supplies. Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose of used battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
  • Page 40: Recycle Your Phone

    Recycling of the electronic waste equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment. Note: OBI Mobiles will not bear any responsibility for any incompliance with the above mentioned guidelines or improper usage of the mobile phone.

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