Page | 2 Table of Contents A MESSAGE FROM COOLPAD ............... 8 TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS ..............9 YOUR PHONE ......................10 FUNCTIONS OF KEYS ....................11 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE ............... 12 1. GETTING YOU STARTED ..................13 Charging the battery ....................
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......................19 Answering & redirecting calls ................19 Exploring the call log ................... 20 4. TEXTING & KEYBOARD USE ................22 Entering & editing text ..................22 Next-word suggestions ..................22 5. CUSTOMIZING & USING YOUR ARISE™ PHONE APPS .......... 23...
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Page | 4 Customizing your Home screen ............... 23 People ........................24 Setting up & using Gmail ..................25 Getting familiar with your Email app .............. 25 Controlling your calendar ................... 26 Operating the alarm ..................... 27 Managing your downloads .................
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Page | 5 Airplane mode ......................32 7. WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS ................33 Turning on Wi-Fi ....................33 Changing network settings ................34 Adding a Wi-Fi network ..................34 Setting advanced Wi-Fi options ..............35 8. BLUETOOTH SETTINGS ..................36 Turning Bluetooth on/off ..................
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Page | 6 Creating a video ..................... 40 Taking a photo ......................40 Sharing a video or photo ..................41 10. DATA USAGE SETTINGS ..................42 Manage your data usage settings ..............42 Setting a data usage limit warning ..............43 Setting your data usage limits ................
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Page | 7 13. OPTIMIZING YOUR PHONE’S BATTERY LIFE ............48 Battery settings ...................... 48 14. STAY CONNECTED & GET UPDATES ..............50 15. ARISE™ SPECS & HARDWARE ................51 List of In-Box Contents ..................53 Declaration of Hazardous Substances ............54...
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Page | 10 Your Phone Audio jack Micro USB port Proximity sensor Flash Indicator Receiver Loudspeaker Camera Power key Volume keys Home key Menu key Back key Microphone...
Page | 11 Functions of Keys Keys Functions Menu key Enable the menu pop-up. Home key Return to the Home screen from an app screen. Back key Return to the previous screen. Volume Adjust the volume of calls, ringtone, music and keys videos.
Page | 12 Conventions used in this guide This indicates some important tips of using the phones, such as what to do and what to avoid to keep good condition of the phone. This explores different functionalities of an app or a setting. ...
Page | 13 1. Getting you started Get off to a running start with your new arise™ Charging the battery Connect one end of the data cable to the USB/Power Port. This is located at the bottom of your phone.
Page | 14 up, and then select Power off. Touch screen & typing directions Tap selected icon or other items in order to select or activate them. To type a message, tap at the bottom of the Home screen and use the keypad that appears.
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Page | 15 To zoom in/enlarge, double-tap on a screen object (such as Google Maps). Double-tap again to zoom out. Some apps allow you to zoom in or out with two fingers on the screen. That is, pinch your fingers to zoom out, or spread them apart to zoom in.
Page | 16 2. More basics How your phone looks Back key: Return to the previous screen. Home key: Return to the Home screen. Menu key: Show setting menus. Close or open recent apps: Holding the Menu key opens a list of your recent apps.
Page | 17 Screen-lock security options To lock your phone, press the Power key (on the phone’s right side) briefly, and let go. 2. To unlock, press Power key to turn on the screen, let go and slide the Padlock icon to any direction.
Page | 18 Changing sound settings On the Home screen, tap > > DEVICE > Sound to change sound settings on your phone. You can adjust the volume by pressing volume keys on the left side of your phone. Changing other settings On the Home screen, tap >...
Page | 19 3. Phone apps made simple Making a call On the Home screen, tap > to enter Phone screen. Touch to enter the keypad, and dial a number to call it. to display your recent calls and tap to return the call.
Page | 20 Any missed calls are logged in the Call log, along with a notification. Press the Volume Down key on the left side of your phone to mute the ringer. There are various options for when a call comes in. To answer a call, slide over to the answering key on the right.
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Page | 21 Tapping beside the number returns the call. In the call details screen, tap to send a text message. for contact information. to add a new contact. To clear call logs, tap > Clear call log.
Page | 22 4. Texting & keyboard use Entering & editing text Enter text by using the screen’s keyboard. To open your phone’s keyboard, simply tap where you want to type. Otherwise, some apps will open the keyboard for you. To close the keyboard, tap below the keyboard.
Page | 23 while you type. 5. Customizing & using your Arise™ phone apps Customizing your Home screen 1. Go to the Home screen where you want to position an app. 2. Tap 3. Swipe right to locate an app or widget icon, and hold it until the Home screen comes up.
Page | 24 People The People app easily saves all of your important contact information including contact names, numbers and email addresses. It also supports lots of other communication operations. To search for your contacts, tap at the lower left corner of the People screen, enter keywords in the search box.
Page | 25 Setting up & using Gmail The Gmail app allows you to read and compose emails. 2. On the Home screen, tap > to enter the Gmail screen. Here Gmail has various uses. For instance, utilize your Gmail account for signing in to all Google apps & services that include but are not limited to: Google Play Music ...
Page | 26 3. Tap the icon on the left of a mail thread to select 4. After opening a mail, swipe left or right to read earlier or later mail conversations. 5. Tap at the top of your phone screen to manage your mails.
Page | 27 If you have synced your Gmail account, the first time you open the Calendar app on your phone, it will show your current calendar events. To modify the Calendar view, choose Day, Week, Month or Agenda by tapping on date at the top left of the Calendar screen.
Page | 28 Select the VIBRATE check box and choose your ringtone from the Ringtones drop-down list. Managing your downloads On the Home screen, tap > to enter Downloads screen. You can download files from Gmail or other areas. On the Downloads screen, tap an item to open it. Touch and hold an item and tap that appears.
Page | 29 6. Phone set-up and phone management Privacy settings & accounts Perform either of the following operations: On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose • ACCOUNTS > Google > Search > Accounts & privacy. On the Home screen, tap >...
Page | 30 Managing location settings On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose PERSONAL > Location. On the Location screen, you can perform the following operations: Turn on or off the location service. Set Location mode to High accuracy, Battery saving, or Deivce only. ...
Page | 31 select Vibrate when ringing to enhance notifying effects. Managing screen settings On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose DEVICE > Display > Brightness. Managing sleep settings On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen.
Page | 32 Airplane mode On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More… > Airplane mode. This mode is ideal for in-flight phone status, where no signal or Wi-Fi is connected.
Page | 33 7. Wireless network settings Turning on Wi-Fi On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose WIRELESS & NETWORKS > Wi-Fi to Note: If having been connected to a Wi-Fi network, your phone will be auto-connected once locating it.
Page | 34 Changing network settings Touch and hold the name of a connected network to change the network’s settings. Adding a Wi-Fi network A Wi-Fi network may be added so that your phone will recognize it along with any of its security credentials, and then it will auto-connect. 2.
Page | 35 Setting advanced Wi-Fi options On Wi-Fi settings screen, tap > Advanced. You will receive Wi-Fi notifications for available networks in your status bar by default. To disregard notifications, clear the Network notification check box. To save your phone’s data usage, your phone will remain connected to Wi-Fi when your screen sleeps.
Bluetooth has the capacity to connect several mobile devices at once, enabling superior synchronization while reversing challenges and problems that would otherwise occur. Use Bluetooth to maximize awesome phone capabilities and functions of your Arise™. Turning Bluetooth on/off On the Home screen, tap >...
Page | 37 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. On the Bluetooth settings screen, tap > Rename phone. 4. Enter a new name and tap Rename. Pairing your phone with a Bluetooth device When initially using a new Bluetooth device, it will be necessary to pair it with your phone, which is crucial in order to connect.
Page | 38 4. Within the list, tap the ID of the Bluetooth device so as to pair with it. 5. Ensure that both devices show the same passkey and touch Pair. Connecting to a Bluetooth device Now that your phone is paired with a Bluetooth device, they can be connected manually.
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Page | 39 On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose WIRELESS & NETWORKS > Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on. 2. On the Bluetooth settings screen, tap next to the connected Bluetooth device which you are configuring. 3.
Page | 40 9. Creating & sharing videos and pictures Creating a video On the Home screen, tap > to enter Camera screen. 2. Tap the icon on the lower left of the screen to expand the list and select 3.
On the Home screen, tap > to enter Gallery screen. 2. Select a video or photo and tap 3. From the drop-down list, select your desired sharing method. It really is that easy! Your new makes it that way. arise™...
Page | 42 10. Data usage settings Manage your data usage settings Here data usage settings for your new arise™ are described, but they are carrier-specific. The following instructions will assist in tracing data usage, which may help avoid possible additional charges.
Page | 43 Setting a data usage limit warning Touch the orange line on its right side and drag it to the point where you wish to receive a data usage warning notification. Setting your data usage limits On the Home screen, tap >...
Page | 44 11. Google Play Store Google Play Store is all-in-one entertainment point with music, movies, books and apps on the web. Accessing Play Store On the Home screen, tap > to enter Google Play Store screen. 2. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen for the menu to pop up. This menu displays your content for that part of Google Play.
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Page | 45 On the Google Play Store screen, tap > Settings to change your Google Play settings. 2. The Google Play settings screen enables you to: Control game & app updates’ notifications. Set auto updates for apps and widgets. ...
12. USB file transfers With a USB cable, you can transfer pictures, music, and other data files between your arise™ phone and your computer. For transferring files to Mac OS X, the Android File Transfer application can be utilized. (Refer to instructions below.) Windows transfer Connect your phone to the computer’s USB port.
Page | 47 Mac OS transfer Install Android File Transfer from http://www.android.com/filetransfer follow the directions. Double-click for first-time use. (Auto-connect will occur thereafter.) 2. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. 3. The Android File Transfer will begin, including a window pop-up showing your phone contents &...
Page | 48 13. Optimizing your phone’s battery life Battery settings Prolong your phone battery life by shutting down apps not in use or not required. On the Home screen, tap > to enter Settings screen. Then, choose DEVICE > Battery. Here you may monitor how apps, other data and your phone system all consume battery power.
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Page | 49 Note: If auto-sync is turned off, you must manually sync to check emails, and related notifications will no longer pop up. Google. Assess battery level and usage: > > DEVICE > Battery. Note: If you stop some apps or services completely, your phone may not operate properly.The battery status &...
Page | 50 14. Stay connected & get updates Get updates, user guides and other more information for your arise™ www.coolpadamericas.com. Discover what’s going on right now in cell phone news, trends, techniques & other cool stuff by connecting with us at: www.facebook.com/user/CoolpadAmericas...
Page | 53 List of In-Box Contents Name Quantity Phone Battery Travel Charger USB Cable Warranty Card Quick Start Guide Prompt: The accessory items are as per the final transaction. Please contact the dealer for further details.
Page | 54 Declaration of Hazardous Substances Toxic or hazardous substances or elements Parts Name Polybromina Polybrominat Plumbu Mercur Cadmiu Chromium ed Diphenyl m (Pb) y (Hg) m (Cd) VI (Cr(VI)) Biphenyls Ethers (PBB) (PBDE) Board ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
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Page | 55 within the limit of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard. ×: indicates that the content of the toxic or hazardous substance in some homogeneous materials exceeds the limit of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard. The Environmentally Friendly Use Period of this product is 20 years, as shown by the symbol on the left.
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