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Welcome Thank you for purchasing this product. For your cellular phone works properly, please follow the instructions in this manual. To prevent any possible incidents or malfunctions, please follow all safety warnings. Screen displays and illustrations in this user’s manual are designed to help you operate this phone to its optimum performance...
1 WELCOME 1.1. Exciting Features Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of the i-STYLE 7.5 and i-STYLE 7.5 A Android mobile phone. You have now joined the millions of satisfied customers spread across the Globe. Your i-STYLE 7.5 and i-STYLE 7.5 A device offers you these exciting features and much more: Android 4.2.2 ...
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1750mAh Li-ion battery, 6h autonomy in communication SCREEN: 4.5" TFT capacitive touch screen 480*800 pixels, 16M TFT HARDWARE: 1.2 GHz Processor / 512MB RAM 4GB built-in memory, 2GB free available for user External SD-card slot up to 32GB ...
2 PHONE LAYOUT 2.1 Keys and Parts 1. Receiver 7. Camera 2. Screen 8. Flash 3. Menu key 9. Volume key 4. Home key 10. Power key 5. Back key 11. Jack plug 6. Speaker 12. USB plug...
2.2 Icons and Indicators Icon Indicators Icon Indicators Signal strength Alarm has been set indicator New missed Wi-Fi is activated calls USB is Bluetooth is on connected The headphone Battery charging is being used symbol New message Airplane mode Indicator...
3 GETTING STARTED 3.1. Insert SIM card The i-STYLE7.5 and i-STYLE 7.5 A is a Dual SIM mobile phone allowing you to use the facility of two networks. To insert SIM card(s): Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover ...
3.2. Insert Memory card The i-STYLE 7.7 and i-STYLE 7.7A allows you to expand internal memory with a micro SD card, up to 32GB. Power off the mobile phone, and then remove the rear cover and battery. Insert the memory card into the slot.
Use only compatible memory cards approved by with this device. Incompatible memory cards may damage the card or the device and corrupt the data stored in the card. 3.3. Unlock the Phone You may need to provide PIN, Password, or draw a pattern to unlock your phone.
You may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method in settings. To set the unlock method: On the main menu, touch Settings > Security. Touch set up screen lock. Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set ...
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Touch: Acts on items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, or to press onscreen buttons. Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen until an action occurs.
3.5. Using the Phone’s Buttons The phone’s buttons offer a lot of functions and shortcuts. Button Press Menu: opens context menu with further options and actions, content depends directly on applications. Home: returns to Home screen. Hold it to access the list of last used applications. Back: returns to the previous screen you were working in, even if it was in a different application.
3.7. Options menus Options menus contain tools that apply to specific items on the screen. You can open an option by touching and holding an item on the screen. Not all items have options menus. When you touch and hold some items on a screen, an Options menu opens.
4 PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS You can dial a phone number or touch a number in your contacts. You can also place from the call log or contacts. 4.1. Make a Call Tap the icon on main menu or the home screen to ...
your mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless connections. Press and hold the Power button. Touch the Airplane mode. 4.3. Disable SIM card You may have only one SIM card and you want to close the SIM card. To do it go to: Settings >...
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Then you can choose which SIM card enable or disable: SIM 1 is for 3G (SIM1 slot) SIM 2 is for 2G (SIM2 slot)
5 THE HOME SCREEN When you sign in, the home screen opens. The status bar shows the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification. Touch and hold an empty spot to change wallpaper. Swipe left / right to change desktop screen. Touch and hold to move or remove an icon or a widget.
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Touch the Launcher Icon to open the main menu. You have access to all applications installed on your device and their widgets when available. Touch an application to open and launch it. To add an application shortcut to the desktop screen, ...
Widgets come at right of applications panel. You can directly touch WIDGETS at top of the screen You cannot launch widget like an application; you can only place it on desktop screen. Press and hold it until it vibrates and enters Home screen. Place it and release your finger.
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Press to open the Home screen. Touch the Launcher Icon to open the main menu. To add an application shortcut to the desktop screen, press and hold it until it vibrates and enters Home screen. Place it and release your finger. Widgets: Press to open the Home screen.
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Go on another icon and release to create a folder containing both icons. Then add as many icons as folder can hold, give it a name, move it where you want. You have all the tools to customize your I-STYLE 7.7 Smartphone.
6 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET 6.1. To configure your Internet: Go to Settings> Wireless & Networks >More > Mobile Networks > Data connection. By default, your network provider sends the Access Point Name settings via SMS, or it comes automatically with your SIM card.
6.2. Access Internet via Wi-Fi To browse the Internet via Wi-Fi: Go to Menu> System settings> wireless & networks and then tap Wi-Fi. Next, go to Menu> settings> wireless & networks > Wi-Fi Settings and then enable Wi-Fi. Next, select the WIFI connection listed under Wi-Fi networks.
7 MANAGING NOTIFICATIONS Notification icons inform you of new messages and events. When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the status bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly. 7.1. Open the Notifications Panel Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen as shown below: The Notifications panel displays your network provider name and a list of your current notifications.
7.2. Respond to Notifications Open the notification panel and touch a notification to respond to it. What happens next depends on the notification. 7.3. Close Notifications Panel Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen. Or just press the back button. The panel also closes when you touch a notification to respond to it.
8 MESSAGING 8.1. Message environment & Settings You can use Messaging to exchange text messages and multimedia messages with your friends. Touch to open a messaging conversation Touch to compose a new text or multimedia You can also press the key and open the context menu to work on messages and their settings.
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The messages settings allow you to set SMS/MMS limits, notifications, vibrate or ringtones, delivery reports and many others. Take a tour and explore messages settings, you’ll find interesting things.
8.2. Using the Onscreen Keyboard Some applications display the keyboard by default. In others, you touch a text field where you want to enter text, to open the keyboard. Write your message here. After typing, press icon to close the keyboard. Touch and hold the text field to open a menu and to copy/cut texts.
Recipient zone: write the name, the number or tap the icon on right to access contacts list Chose the SIM card you want to send your message with. This is to erase characters This is enter key, press it then cursor move to next line 8.3.
8.4. Operation on a message: Open the message thread containing the message you want to operate. Touch and hold this message until a context menu opens. Make your choice. To forward a message: Touch Forward in this menu. ...
8.5. Lock a Message You can lock a message so it won’t be deleted if you reach your storage limits. Touch and hold message in a message window. Touch Lock message in the menu that opens. Unlock a message by touching and holding it and then touch Unlock message.
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9 MULTIMEDIA 9.1. Camera Your camera’s pictures and videos are stored in both the SD card and device. You can copy pictures and videos from both the SD card and device to a PC and vice versa. Change between front and back camera Change between Change flash...
9.2. Gallery You can use the Gallery to view pictures and play videos and share files. Touch the Gallery icon in the main menu. Touch an album to open and view its contents. Touch a picture or a video in an album to view it. ...
9.5. FM Radio You can listen to your favorite FM channels using the inbuilt FM receiver of your phone and a corded earphone (the wire is used as antenna). Touch the key or the intuitive buttons and icons on the phone in Radio interface to explore and enjoy the features of your inbuilt FM radio: Record sound ...
10 CONNECT TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth, devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable. 10.1. Connect to PC Plug the phone to a computer with the supplied cable.
10.2. Connect to Internet Refer to section 6 for details. 10.3. Connect to Wi-Fi Networks Refer to Section 6 for details. 10.4. Pair With Bluetooth Devices Go to Settings > Wireless & networks> Bluetooth settings. If Bluetooth is off, check Bluetooth to turn it on. Your ...
phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, make it discoverable. If your phone stops scanning before you make the other device discoverable, touch Scan for devices. Touch the ID of the other device in the list Settings to ...
, maybe you need to manually install the drivers. 10.6. Install Secure Certificate from SD Card If your VPN or Wi-Fi Network relies on secure certificates, you must obtain the certificates and store them in your phone’s storage, before you can configure access to those VPN or Wi-Fi networks on your phone.
11 DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS The phone has a default configuration which includes some applications. Discover all others apps by using Play Store. You will be able to connect with 3G or Wi-Fi for example, and by signing in the application with just an email This is what it looks like:...
12 PHONE SETTINGS You can go to Settings to customize your phone’s preferences and behavior in a variety of ways: Wi-Fi Lets you configure and manage connections to networks and devices by Using Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Lets you manage Bluetooth to with other Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and other portable devices.
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Call filter and other special features offered by your carrier. Sound Lets you configure how and at what volume the phone rings, vibrates etc. Display Lets you configure brightness and other screen settings. Storage Lets you see and manage available space on your phone and on your SD card.
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Accounts & Lets you set the location related sync settings like Wi-Fi and mobile network, GPS settings for your phone and check to take account of your location in search results and other services. Security Lets you protect personal information, like adjust your phone's lock, set SIM card lock etc.
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About phone View information about your phone, such as signal strength, status, phone information and battery use.
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13 DIGITAL TV You will be able to watch TV program after setting Channel searching under Menu option. In the meanwhile, you can also change channels and adjust volume by pressing the program screen. 13.1. Watch TV Program 1. Select the icon that appears on the screen idol to use the application.
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2. Select "Next" to find digital TV. (Please pull over phone antenna for better reception). 3. Select your location and perform a "Scan" digital TV.
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4. The system will search for digital TV signals by up automatically approximately 3-4 minutes. 5. Press "Done" when the discovery channels or press "Scan" to the system to search for signals again.
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explore all the channels by press Live TV. Clicking on living picture, the function control will display. 13.2. Program Screen Function "Live TV" is the page that shows all channels, the system can find it. Users can move up - down the screen to select the channel you want.
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Setting menu Sort Channels> is a menu that allows users to write down the list by the needs of the users themselves.
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Channel Scan> click on "Scan" the system will search for signals again. About > show information about the version of digital TV.
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You can restore default setting by press icon in the circle. 13.3. How to Play the Digital TV...
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1>> Back to "Live TV". 2>> Bar shows the current channels. 3>> The strength of digital TV and the battery capacity. 4>> Turn on/off audio, “+” and “-”the volume 5>> See relative information of current program. 6>> Button to adjust the width of the screen. (Full screen / not full screen).
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7.2 Subtitle 7.3 Users can change channels from the listt...
14 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the following guidelines regarding the use of your phone. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Certification Information (SAR) Your phone is designed not to exceed the limits of emission of radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
tissue. The SAR value may differ depending on national reporting, testing requirements and the network band. SAR Recommendations Use a wireless hands-free system (headphone, headset) with a low power Bluetooth emitter. Please keep your calls short and use SMS whenever more convenient.
is illegal to use a phone on the airplane. Please turn off your phone or switch to flight mode during a flight. In Hospitals Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the functioning medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine whether they are adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency.
battery without turning on the device, wipe it with a dry cloth and take it the service center. Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries. Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas.
Do not discard the battery with household trash. Please dispose of used battery according to your local environ- mental laws and guidelines. Use manufacturer approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies. I-mobile will not be responsible for user’s safety when using unapproved batteries or accessories. Recycle Your Phone...
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The content of this manual may vary from the actual content displayed in the mobile phone. In such a case, the later shall govern. I-mobile keeps the right to make modifications to any of the content in this user guide without public announce- ment or prior notification.
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System Upgrade (SW upgrade) Notice: Before testing, please make sure: 1. WIFI is available. 2. Battery power is more than 40%. Check the firmware: Check the firmware version before the System Software Update. Settings -> About phone -> Build number Pic.
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Android Mode: 1. Click the icon “System Software Update” in Application Manager(Pic.2) System Software Update initializing interface will pop up (Pic.3) Pic. 2 Pic. 3 2. Pic.3->Press Yes, will try to connect to server, 3 cases will happen:...
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Case 1: Connect to server successfully, a new firmware is found on server. Pic.4->Pic.5, will show you the information and description of the new firmware package. Pic. 4 Pic. 5 Case 2 : There is no new firmware available on server. It will pop up”...
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Pic. 6 Case 3 : Fail to connect to server. It will pop up "Error occurred" , then if you press ”OK”, the application will exit. (Pic.7) Pic. 7...
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3. Pic.5->Press Yes, will show up the downloading interface, or if you press ”Cancel”, the application will exit. Pic. 8 4. Updating interface: 4.1 Update Now->Update confirmation interface. If you press ”Yes”, the phone will reboot, enter the Recovery Mode.(Pic.9->Pic.10->Pic.11)
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4.2 Update later: Will exit the application. When you enter the application next time, will show you Step 4 directly. Recovery Mode: Some codes and a progress bar will show in phone screen. Phone will reboot after the recovery is finished. Then the phone will enter the Android mode again.
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Check the firmware again: Check the firmware version again after the System Software Update. Settings -> About phone -> Build number Pic. 13...
16 Battery Informations Type Capacity Li-ion 1750 mAh • The battery life depends on many factors, including the SIM card, network conditions, settings, usage and enviorenment. • Making calls, turning on the backlight and music player will consume more battery power. •...
Battery, headset, USB data connector are in- warranty of 6 months after the date of purchase. This warranty shall apply to mobile phone and accessory under “i-mobile” brands that are purchased from Shop namely, I-mobile by Samart and Authorized Distributor or Authorized Service Center as appointed in Thailand only.
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Mobile phone and accessory are damaged due to the natural disaster. Mobile phone and accessory are repaired, changed parts, adjusted, modified, connected, customized without any authorization by i-mobile. Using of mobile phone and accessory together with, or connect with the mobile phone or accessory that...
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Damaging of the label, warranty sticker on the mobile will be deemed as termination of the warranty. i-Mobile will not assure provided that the software from i-mobile will be up to your wishes or the working process...
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Customer has already purchased. The warranty will not cover the damage that occurs from the use of any device under “i-mobile brand” with other products which are not the product of i-mobile. The warranty will not cover any expenses in the...
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