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Simba SX1
GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC.

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  • Page 1 Simba SX1 GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC.

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright All mobile products by GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. mentioned in this document, including the device, accessories, software, text, music, and pictures, are owned by, or authorized by original manufacturers to GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. Reproduction, transfer, distribution, or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information This section contains important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the device. • Use only the batteries and power adapter provided by the manufacturer. Use of unauthorized accessories may void your warranty. •...
  • Page 4 measurement for the European Council's recommended limit for mobile devices is the "Specific Absorption Rate" (SAR), and the SAR limit is 2.0 W/ kg averaged over 10 gram of body tissue. It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
  • Page 5 Products with 2.4–GHz Wireless LAN Devices France L'utilisation de cet equipement (2.4GHz wireless LAN) est soumise à certaines restrictions: cet equipement peut être utilisé à l'interieur d'un batiment en utilisant toutes les frequences de 2400 a 2483.5MHz (Chaine 1–13). Pour une utilisation en environement exterieur, les frequences comprises entre 2400-2454 MHz peuvent être utilisé.

  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information This section contains important information on safe and efficient operation. Please read this information before using the device. Ignorance of the following notices may lead to violations of the law. • Before using the device, please make sure you have fully charged the battery. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright Safety Information General Information Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Your Phone 1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card 1.3 Charging the Battery 1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off 1.5 Lock / Unlock 1.6 Notification LED 1.7 Initial Settings 1.8 Using Headset...
  • Page 8 6.22 Smart Saving 6.23 Smart Reset Chapter 7 Managing Your Phone 7.1 Phone Settings 7.2 Managing Basic Settings 7.3 Protecting Your Phone 7.4 Resetting Your Phone 7.5 Specifications Simba SX1 ｜0-7...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Getting Started 1.1 Your Phone This section introduces you to the hardware of the device. Items Functions Use a headset for hands-free conversation or listening to Earphone Jack music.  Press and hold for several seconds to turn the phone on or off.

  • Page 10: Installing Or Uninstalling The Sim Card, Battery, And Memory Card

    Getting Started Speaker The source of music and voice. You need to open the cover to install or uninstall the battery, Battery Cover SIM card and microSD card. Press upward or downward to turn louder or down volume. Volume Press down key fully to enter vibration mode. 1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card To remove the back cover 1.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started To remove the SIM card 1. First, remove the battery. 2. Use your finger to slide the SIM card out of card slot. Battery Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Battery life varies depending on the network, used applications, and the type of connections attached to your phone.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Getting Started To remove the memory card 1. For safe removal, tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2. Slide out the memory card from the slot. 1.3 Charging the Battery When you take your phone out of box for the first time, the battery isn’t at full of power. Please charge the battery fully before using.

  • Page 13: Notification Led

    Getting Started Unlock the device Drag G icon on screen and slide to for unlocking the device. Taking pictures Drag G icon on screen and slide to for taking some pictures. Muting the speaker Drag G icon on screen and slide to for mute the speaker.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Getting Started Types Descriptions • When you receive an incoming call, press the button to answer the call. If you are having a call conversation, press the button to mute, and press again to un-mute. Press the button on the •...
  • Page 15 Getting Started Delete your Contacts 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > People. 2. On tab, tap > Delete. 3. Select the contacts you want to delete. 4. Tap “Ok” to delete the contacts. Searching for Contacts On People Screen, please follow the step to easily search for contacts as below: .

  • Page 16: The Home Screen

    Getting Started 1.11 The Home Screen On Home Screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of missed calls, received messages, battery, and the status of the connection. Default Home Screen: Main functions. You can slide the Home Screen from the left side to the right side or from the right side to the left side to switch it.
  • Page 17 Getting Started Mute the call. Speaker is on. Vibration is on. Volume Wired headset connected. Wired microphone headset connected. Battery is full. Battery is low. Battery Battery is very low. Battery is charging. Maximum signal strength. Fewer bars indicate lower signal strength. Left icon is SIM1 signal (WCDMA+GSM).
  • Page 18 Getting Started Enable/disable Bluetooth. Enable/disable Wi-Fi. Enable/disable automatic rotation of screen. Tap to adjust the brightness. Tap to edit status bar shortcuts. Recent apps list Recent apps list provides an efficient way of switching between recently used applications. Switch to an app by touching it. 1.
  • Page 19 Getting Started To delete widgets 1. Tap and hold a widget icon which you want to delete on the screen. The widget will enlarge and then icon appear on the button of Home Screen. 2. Drag the widget icon to the icon to delete it.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Set wallpaper from Pictures 1. Long press anywhere on the Home Screens. There is a menu that will pop up. 2. Tap “Gallery”, you can view all pictures on the album. 3. Tap to select a picture you want to use. 4.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Phone Functions & Input

    Phone Functions & Input 2. Phone Functions & Input Phone Functions Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Phone. 2.1 Voice Calls Making a call To make a call from the Phone screen 1. Go to the Phone screen. 2. Use the keypad to input phone number. 3.

  • Page 22: Using On-Screen Keyboard

    Phone Functions & Input To put a call on hold If you are having a call conversation, you can tap to put the call on hold. To switch between calls If you are having a call conversation, and there is another incoming call, slide the Talk icon to put the first call on hold and answer the second call.
  • Page 23 Phone Functions & Input Setting the Input Method Your phone supports several text input methods, and you could select which one you prefer. 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Settings > Language & input. 2. Tap ”Default” .There is a pop-up window will show. 3.
  • Page 24 Phone Functions & Input Smart input: Keyboard intelligence for western languages. Chinese input: Keyboard intelligence for Chinese input. Languages: Set up Multilanguage keyboard. Personalization: You can choose backup or restore your dictionary. Help & About Check update, see what recommended application in the market, or about the version. Using TouchPal Input Method Icons Functions...
  • Page 25 Phone Functions & Input TouchPal Curve Input Using Curve let you type faster than normal IME. Input a word by drawing through letters. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, then lifting up your finger after the last letter.
  • Page 26 Phone Functions & Input How to select input method 1. When you are using any one of input methods. 2. Slide down the status bar list. 3. Tap “Choose input method”, to show all the input method. 4. Then, tap one of them you want to use. Simba SX1｜...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Email & Messages

    Email & Messages 3. Email & Messages Use Messaging to access text and MMS messages. Use Email to send and receive e-mail messages via your Internet e-mail accounts. 3.1 Creating and sending a text message Your phone offers several ways to create and send a new text message. From Message screen 1.

  • Page 28: Multimedia Message

    Email & Messages To delete a message thread 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Messaging. 2. Tap and hold a message thread you want to delete. 3. Tap to delete the message thread. To delete a message within a thread 1.

  • Page 29: Voice Message

    Email & Messages slideshow file. The message converts to a MMS message automatically. 7. Tap “Type message”, and then, enter your message with the on-screen keyboard. 8. Tap to send your message. 3.3 Voice Message Your phone can send voice message. To create a voice message 1.
  • Page 30 Email & Messages Customizing Account settings You can configure the account settings of your e-mail accounts such as Account name, Email check frequency, and Default account, etc. To set up your name and account name 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Email. 2.

  • Page 31: Using E-Mail

    Email & Messages To configure Email settings Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Email, then tap > Settings > General to set up the application of your e-mail. 3.5 Using E-mail Composing and sending an E-mail 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Email, and then, tap Account name arrow to select an account.
  • Page 32 Email & Messages To delete an e-mail 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Email. 2. In your mailbox screen, you can view the e-mails. 3. Check the e-mails, and then tap to delete the e-mail. Simba SX1 ｜3-6...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Using The Internet

    Using the Internet 4. Using the Internet 4.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone connects to the Internet via:  Wi-Fi  GPRS/ EDGE/ 3G/ 3.5G NOTE: If you connect to the Internet, you may be charged. If you want to stop the connection, you need to tap Application Drawer >...

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Modes

    Using the Internet 2. You must set lock screen PIN or password before using credential storage. Please tap “OK” go to Unlock selection, then choose which way you want to lock the screen. 3. After you set it up. It will go back to VPN screen. 4.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia Applications 5. Multimedia Applications 5.1 Photos and Videos Your phone is equipped with a 13.0 megapixels camera to take photos and videos. Taking a photo Icon Function Displays the last image. Tap to go to Review Screen. You need to insert your SD card first. Indicates capture mode.

  • Page 36: Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia Applications 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Camera. 2. Switch to recorder mode. 3. Aim the phone at the subject. 4. Tap to start to record, tap again to stop recording. Taking a panorama picture 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Camera. 2.

  • Page 37: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Multimedia Applications Icon Function Tap to share your video. Tap to play or pause the video. Tap to delete the picture. Tap to view the advanced functions. Configuring camera and camcorder settings In the camera or camcorder screen, tap to view and set up your camera or camcorder. 5.2 Viewing Photos and Videos To view photos in the album 1.

  • Page 38: Music

    Multimedia Applications To view file properties 1. While viewing the image, tap > Details. 2. The file information is displayed. 3. Tap “Close” to return to the image. Play video from the video file 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Gallery > Camera > select a video file you want. 2.
  • Page 39 Multimedia Applications  Playlists to go to play list. You may see Recently added and My recordings in this page.  Now playing list when you are listening to music, you could tap and hold the icons on the left of each recording files to arrange its sequence.
  • Page 40 Multimedia Applications  Tap “Add to playlist” to add the song to Current playlist, New or My recordings.  Tap “Use as ringtone” to set up your personal ringtone.  Tap “Delete” to delete the song which is playing. To edit your music In player screen, you could set up effects, tap >...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Programs

    Programs 6. Programs 6.1Pre-installed programs introduction Icons Programs Description Allows you to use the phone easily, we recommend Best Choice and provide you the best software and functionality. Browser Browses the web and download files from the Internet. Performs arithmetic functions, such as addition, Calculator subtraction, multiplication, and division, etc.

  • Page 42: Browser

    Programs Locals Search for places that you want near your location. Find applications and fun games which you can Play Store download and install on your phone. Reminder Help to remember your events. Timer Configures the phone settings, wireless settings and Settings call settings of your phone.

  • Page 43: Calculator

    Programs Managing Bookmarks 1. While viewing a web page, tap > Bookmarks. You can view bookmarks, history and saved pages. 6.3 Calculator With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your phone. 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Calculator. 2.

  • Page 44: Local

    Programs NOTE: If you connect to the Internet and turn on the GPS, you may be charged. To open Map 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Maps. 2. Do any of the following:  My location: Tap to go back to my location. ...

  • Page 45: Youtube

    Programs 6.11 YouTube YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view, search, and upload videos. To Play YouTube 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > YouTube. 2. Videos are grouped into categories. Tap a category to watch the available videos. 3.

  • Page 46: Best Choice

    Programs 3. Enter the project name. 4. You can begin editing your videos on the phone. 6.15 Best Choice For easy to use, we recommend you the best software and functionality. With this function, you can find the web links to the services you need easily. 1.

  • Page 47: Google

    Programs 6.20 Google+ You can check your friends’ updates, post updates of your own and chat with your friends in Google+. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Google+. On your friends’s page, tap the arrow besides your friend’s name. It will show: ...
  • Page 48 Programs Reset Application data 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > SmartReset. 2. Tap “Reset Application data”. 3. Select an Application you to reset. 4. Enter the following sequence of figures. 5. Tap “OK” to reset the data. Simba SX1 ｜6-8...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Managing Your Phone

    Managing Your Phone 7. Managing Your Phone 7.1 Phone Settings Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Settings to view and adjust the settings of your phone. Wireless & networks settings Application Description Enable/disable Wi-Fi. And set up and manage wireless access Wi-Fi points.
  • Page 50 Managing Your Phone PERSONAL Application Description Location access: Access to my Let apps that have asked your permission use your location location information. GPS satellites Let apps use GPS to pinpoint your location. Let apps use Google’s location service to estimate your Wi-Fi &...
  • Page 51 Managing Your Phone SYSTEM Application Description Data & time: Automatic date & Check to use the provided values of the network. time Automatic time zone Use network-provided time zone. Set date Set up the date for your phone. Set time Set up the time for your phone.

  • Page 52: Managing Basic Settings

    Managing Your Phone 7.2 Managing Basic Settings Date and Time You can set up the date and the time on your phone. To set up the date and time 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Settings > Date & time. 2.

  • Page 53: Protecting Your Phone

    Managing Your Phone 7.3 Protecting Your Phone You can protect your phone from unauthorized users by requiring the PIN or entering a password. Set up Password Protection 1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. 2.
  • Page 54 Managing Your Phone Processor 1.4GHz Dual-core ROM 4 GB Memory RAM 1 GB Display Size 5” Resolutions 1280 x 720xels Size Dimensions (L x W x H) 144x 73 x 9.5 mm Weight 165 grams with battery Power Battery Rechargeable Li-ion pack 1900 mAh 100-240V, 50/60Hz, Power Adapter AC input...
  • Page 55 If this document is modified, please download the latest version on GSmart’s official website. GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. B2, No. 207, Sec. 3, Pai-Hsin Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan +886-2-89132220 www.gigabytecm.com...

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