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  • Page 1 BASE Varia User Guide For more information please go to www.base.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Your mobile ................2 Text input ................15 3 Phone call ................16 4 Contacts .................18 5 Messaging ................19 6 Email ..................20 7 Getting connected..............21 8 Locate my position using GPS satellites.......23 9 Data backup ................24 10 Factory data reset ..............25 11 Applications ................25 This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 2.0 W/kg.

  • Page 3: Your Mobile

    Your mobile Keys and connectors Volume up Volume down Power key Micro USB connector Touchscreen Search key Menu key Back key Home key Headset connector...
  • Page 4 • On Home screen, press to quickly access Settings menu or Notification panel; to launch quick search; to manage applications; to customize your Home screen by adding applications or changing wallpaper • On other screens, press to view options list Short press: Light up the screen;...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Set-up 1.2.1 Removing or installing the back cover Removing or installing front deco Attention: Front deco is a removable and flexible part, please take care of it when removing or installing it. Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls.
  • Page 6 Installing or removing the battery • Insert and click the battery into place, then close the phone cover. • Unclip the cover, then remove the battery. Installing and removing the microSD card To release the microSD card holder, slide it in the direction of the arrow and lift it.

  • Page 7: Power Off Your Phone

    Power on your phone 1.2.2 Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on. It will take some seconds before the screen lights up. Set up your phone for the first time The first time you power on the phone, you are prompted to set up your phone in multiple ways: language, input method, mobile data connection, account setup and synchronization, system update, etc.
  • Page 8 Home screen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Press Home key to switch to Home screen. Status bar • Status/notification indicators • Touch and drag down to open notification panel ...

  • Page 9: Status Bar

    Using the touchscreen 1.3.1 Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger. Touch and hold To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item. For example, select a contact in Con- tacts, touch and hold this contact, options list will then appear on screen.
  • Page 10 Status icons For dual SIM model, status icons referring to either SIM1 or SIM2 will be identified by a color which you have defined. Receiving location GPRS connected data from GPS GPRS in use Speakerphone is on EDGE connected Roaming EDGE in use No signal 3G connected...
  • Page 11 Notification icons Call in progress New Google Mail (green) Call in progress using New text or Bluetooth headset multimedia message (blue) Problem with text or Missed call multimedia message delivery New Google Talk Call on hold message Call forwarding is on New voicemail Uploading data Upcoming event...

  • Page 12: Search Bar

    Notification panel Touch and drag down the status bar or press Menu key and touch Notifications to open the Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. From the Notification panel, you can open some functions by touch (GPS, Bluetooth, etc.), reminders indi- cated by notification icons, or view wireless service information.
  • Page 13 Lock/unlock your screen 1.3.4 To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password, etc. 1.3.5 Personalize your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area or press Menu key and touch Add on the Home screen.

  • Page 14: Application Tab

    Application tab 1.3.6 Touch from Home screen to enter applications list. To return to the Home screen, press Home key. Consult recently used applications To consult recently used applications, you can press and hold the Home key from Home screen. Touch an icon in the window to open the related application.

  • Page 15: Text Input

    Text input Using onscreen keyboard Onscreen keyboard will display automatically when a program requires entering text or numbers. Onscreen keyboard settings Press Menu key from Home screen, select Settings/Language & keyboard/TouchPal keyboard or Android keyboard. A series of settings are available for your selection. Adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the onscreen key- board orientation.

  • Page 16: Text Editing

    TouchPal keyboard 2.1.2 : TouchPal settings : Edit panel : Voice input Touch to hide keyboard Long press to enter multiple choice mode Touch to enter numbers and symbols, etc. Touch and hold to change input language Touch to activate Word prediction Text editing You can edit the text you have entered.

  • Page 17: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    Scroll up or down to view matched results Touch and hold to access Voicemail Touch to switch Touch to add to call connection Contacts method Enter the desired number from keyboard directly or select a contact from Contacts, Call log or Favourites by touching tabs, then touch to place the call.

  • Page 18: Contacts

    Consulting your call memory You can access your call memory by touching Application tab from the Home screen and touching Call log to view call history in categories of Missed calls, Outgoing calls, and Incoming calls. Contacts You can view and create contacts on your phone or either SIM and synchronize these with your Google Mail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone.

  • Page 19: Messaging

    Messaging You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this mobile phone. To access this feature, touch Application tab from Home screen, then select Messaging. All messages you receive or send out can be saved in phone memory or SIM card. To consult messages stored in SIM card, press Menu key from Messaging screen, then touch Settings/Manage SIM card mes- sages.

  • Page 20: Email

    Sending a text message Enter mobile phone number of the recipient on To bar or touch to add recipients, touch Type to compose bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch to send the text mes- sage. For dual SIM model, touch to select the SIM card for sending.

  • Page 21: Getting Connected

    To create and send emails • Press Menu key from Inbox screen, and touch Compose. • Enter recipient’s (recipients’) email address(es) in To field, and if necessary, press Menu key and touch Add Cc/Bcc to include a copy or a blind copy to the message. •...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network • Press Menu key from Home screen. • Touch Settings/Wireless & networks/Wi-Fi. • Mark/unmark the checkbox to turn on/off Wi­Fi. • Touch Wi-Fi settings. Detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. •...

  • Page 23: Locate My Position Using Gps Satellites

    To disconnect: • Unmount the microSD card on your computer. • Open the Notifications panel and touch Turn off USB storage. • Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that opens. To locate data you have transferred or downloaded in your microSD card: •...

  • Page 24: Data Backup

    You can also mark GPS EPO assistance or A-GPS to speed up the GPS location fix time. By opening Maps, you can find your location: Use your phone’s GPS satellites receiver to pinpoint your lo- cation within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”).

  • Page 25: Factory Data Reset

    If the function is activated, a wide variety of settings and data are backed up. This including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application.
  • Page 26 Safety and use We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. • TRAFFIC SAFETY: Given that studies show that using a mobile phone while driving a vehi- cle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset ...), drivers are requested to refrain from using their mobile...
  • Page 27 Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dustfree place. Do not allow your phone to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc). The manufacturer’s recommended operating tem- perature range is –10 °C to +55 °C.
  • Page 28 • PRIVACY: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your mobile telephone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes, and duplicate or dis- tribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of privacy.
  • Page 29 CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. • CHARGERS: Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0 °C to 40 °C. The chargers designed for your mobile phone meet with the standard for safety of information technology equipment and office equipment use.
  • Page 30 Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at a separation distance of 1.5 cm. To meet RF exposure guidelines during body-worn operation, the device should be positioned at least this distance away from the body. If you are not using an approved accessory, ensure that whatever product is used is free of any metal and that it positions the phone the indicated distance away from the body.
  • Page 31 General information • INTERNET ADDRESS: www.base.de • HOTLINE NUmBER: 1140 from the BASE network, 0163-163 11 40 from the German landline and other mobile networks You can also contact us by email to ask any questions you may have. An electronic version of this user guide is available in German on our server: www.base.de/Service/BASE-Bedienungsanleitungen...
  • Page 32 Disclaimer There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your telephone or specific operator services. TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates shall not be held legally respon- sible for such differences, if any, nor for their potential consequenc- es, which responsibility shall be borne by the operator exclusively.
  • Page 33 Warranty Your phone is warranted against any defect or malfunctioning which may occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice. Batteries and accessories sold with your phone are also warranted against any defect which may occur during the first six (6) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice.
  • Page 34 This warranty shall not apply to defects to your phone and/or acces- sory due to (without any limitation): 1) Non-compliance with the instructions for use or installation, or with technical and safety standards applicable in the geo- graphical area where your phone is used 2) Connection to any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited 3) Modification or repair performed by individuals not authorized by...
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Before contacting the service center, you are advised to follow the in- structions below: • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance.
  • Page 36 My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed • Try connecting in another location. • Verify the network coverage with your operator. • Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid. • Try selecting the available network(s) manually. •...
  • Page 37 The sound quality of the calls is poor • You can adjust the volume during a call by pressing the Volume key. • Check the network strength. • Make sure that the receiver, connector or speaker on your phone is clean. I am unable to use the features described in the manual •...

  • Page 38: All Rights Reserved

    I am unable to download new files • Make sure there is sufficient phone memory for your download. • Select the microSD card as the location to store downloaded files. • Check your subscription status with your operator. The phone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth •...

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