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1. User Manual_GSmart Essence 11 Gsmart 1 4 Turning the Phone on or off Getting Started 1 4 Turning the Phone on or off To turn on your phone Press and hold the power button until the phone shortly vibrates qe D c ot ge 4 Y Q0 Fe 15 eB D To set your phone to the sleep mode To set your phone to the sleep mode press the power button briefly It will turn the display off To turn the display on press the power button briefly again To turn off your phone 1 Press and hold the power button for several seconds 2 A pop up window appears then tap Power off 3 Select OK to confirm User Manual_GSmart Essence 12 Gsmart 1 5 Lock Unlock Getting Started 1 5 Lock Unlock Unlock the device Drag G icon on screen and slide to G for unlocking the device p2 D 1 he ge 1 iC Q0 Fe cB D EIP a 12 19 ru THURSDAY JANUARY 1 User Manual_GSmart Essence 13 S Gsmart 2 ee Getting Started 1 6 Contacts Searching for Contacts On Contact Screen follow the step to easily search for contacts Le 0p ot g9 1 iC 010 p D Contacts is your phonebook that you can store friends names phone numbers e mail addresses and other information Contacts can e Tap Q to type the first few letters of the contact name to search connect to your Google corporate accounts and integrate your2. 2 Tap Default There is a pop up window will show e To display the numerical and symbols keyboard tap Google Keyboard Settings 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Ce gt Language amp input 2 On Keyboard amp Input Methods Screen Tap to do the preference settings 3 Select an input method you want to use User Manual Android 4 4 34 Gsmart 2 1 Creating and sending a message Email amp Messages Y 0p QO ge Y 6 2 1 Creating and sending a message NOTE Create and send messages If you exit Messaging before sending unsent message will be saved as a od 1 Text messages could be included text and emotional icons draft automatically 2 Multimedia messages MMS contain letters an image an audio ora a video file From People screen 3 Support to send voice messages and attach files with ringtone and 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt oF audio Tap a contact to display the contact information 2 3 Tap EX to send the message 4 Compose your message and tap gt to send your message NOTE 1 Ifyou insert both of SIM1 and SIM2 the messages service will be set as default Ee From Phone screen 2 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt OR SIM management gt 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab she Messaging to change the default setting Tap O tab to view all call history 2 3 Tap a call contact from the call log 4 Tap icon EX to send the message 5 Comp
3. 44 n 2 WW ge O Sr lt E O oO gt Gsmart 5 1 Browser 5 2 Calculator Programs 5 1 Browser Open the Browser to view web pages 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 2 An address bar appears at the upper side of screen and you can type the URL there 3 You can open several web pages at the same time e Tap to view all of web pages that are opening e Tap to open a new web page e Tap xX to close a web page e Tap to view BOOKMARKS To set the Home page 1 While viewing a web page tap Menu gt Setting gt General gt Set homepage 2 Tap Other to enter the URL of the page that you want to set as your home page 3 Tap OK to save your settings To add the Bookmarks 1 While viewing a web page tap Menu gt Save to bookmarks 2 Edit the bookmark label and other information if needed 3 Tap Add to to save the bookmark to Home screen Bookmarks or Other Folder 4 Tap OK to save your settings Y ge Le 010 S ae Managing Bookmarks On a web page tap Menu gt Bookmarks History You can view BOOKMARKS HISTORY and SAVED PAGES 5 2 Calculator With Calculator you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your phone ima 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt A F 2 In Calculator screen tap Menu to select the advanced panel User Manual_Android 4 4 45 Gsmart 5 3 Calendar 5 4 Sound Recorder
4. Programs 5 3 Calendar Calendar helps you schedule and sound alarms for appointments meetings and events 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Bu 2 Ifyou do not log in your Google Account tap Menu gt Settings gt ADD ACCOUNT to create an account or tap Existing to sign in the Google account Please follow the on screen instruction to log in 3 Tap Calendar arrow gt Day Week Month or Agenda to change the displays of your events Tap Ps to go back to today 5 Tap Menu gt Settings to see more settings To view an event 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 3H 2 Tap Calendar arrow gt Agenda to display the events To add and schedule an event 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Ke 2 Tap Menu gt New event 3 Enter the details of the event 4 Select the dates in the fields of From and To For an all day event check ALL DAY To set up the REPETITION select one of the options from the list To set up a reminder select the time from the list 7 When finished tap DONE to return to the calendar Y ge Le eye S ae NOTE The added and scheduled events will be showed in the status bar 5 4 Sound Recorder 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 8 2 On the recorder screen tap to record Tap Mi o end recording Then Tap gt to play 3 Tap Discard to delete an audio file Tap Save to store an a
5. WELCOME Congratulations you have chosen the GSmart Essence It s time to know more about your new device We hope you continue to enjoy it Gsmart You can to start from GSmart Essence Android 4 4 Gsmart Essence User Manual Gsmart User Manual Map Knowing Your Phone General Information 6 M Wi Fi amp Bluetooth 3 1 Wi Fi 20 M Getting Started 3 2 Bluetooth 21 1 1 Your Phone 8 1 2 Installing uninstalling the SIM Card Battery and Memory Card 9 Multimedia Applications 1 3 Charging the Battery 11 4 1 Camera 22 1 4 Turning the Phone On or Off 2 4 2 Music 23 1 5 Lock Unlock 13 E id M Pre Installed Programs Introduction 24 1 7 The Home Screen 15 M Managing Your Phone E Phone Function amp Messages 6 1 Protecting Your Phone 26 2 1 Voice Calls 17 6 2 Reset Your Phone a 2 2 Creating and sending a text message 18 2 3 Multimedia Message 19 Specifications 28 User Manual _GSmart Essence 4 GSmart User Manual Map Knowing Your Phone Back to menu lt Jump to Chapters Phone Android Previous Page Next Page GSmart 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 Do NOT remove the battery from the device during chargi
6. 2 Tap Menu gt Settings gt ADD ACCOUNT 3 Please follow the Account setup steps to finish the settings To delete an Email account 1 2 4 5 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt oO Tap Menu gt Settings Tap one of your accounts If you have two more email accounts Tap Remove account which is on the bottom of the page Tap OK to confirm Composing and sending an Email on Se ee ee iY Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Q Tap Account name to select an account KA Tap md to compose a new email Enter the recipient s email address Enter the Subject and compose your email Tap gt to send your email Sending an E mail from People screen 1 2 J 4 5 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt A Tap a contact you want to email to Tap the contact s Email address Tap Email in the submenu Enter the Subject and compose your email Tap gt to send your email User Manual Android 4 4 37 Y OU 070 qe un Y p gt o LL Gsmart 2 2 Email Accounts Email amp Messages Y 0p Qn qe Y 6 Adding attachments to an Email message To delete an Email lt A Before sending your message tap Menu gt Attach file and then choose 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt od an attachment you want to attach 2 In your mail Inbox select the email you would like to delete LL 3
7. Tap 5 to delete the email To reply or forward an Email 1 Open an e mail 2 Refer the following instructions e Reply Tp to reply the email e Reply all Tap gt to reply all recipients and sender e Forward Tap gt to forward the e mail to other people 3 Enter the recipient and compose your e mail 4 Tap gt to send your email User Manual Android 4 4 38 Gsmart 3 1 Connecting to the Internet Using the Internet 3 1 Connecting to the Internet 4 To connect a secured connection you will be prompted for the Your phone connects to the Internet via password Enter the password and then tap Connect amp WiFi 5 When Wi Fi is connected the connection icon gt will be displayed GPRS EDGE 3G 3 5G HSPA ane sta Pall p p mas p ie ma 070 Y To add Wi Fi network 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 2 gt Wi Fi 2 On Wi Fi screen tap And an on screen window will pop up NOTE If you connect to the Internet you may be charged If you want to stop the connection you need to tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt OQ gt SIM management gt Data connection to unmark data enabled 3 Follow the on screen instructions and enter the necessary information then tap Save to finish the settings Wi Fi 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 3 gt Wi Fi TOCONNGUTE WI Mi settings 5 Gwitchto turn Wier enero 1
8. To turn off the backlight when the phone is idle To display the screen never sleep while charging 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot gt Display gt Sleep 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot gt About phone 2 Select from the list of screen timeout Your setting is saved 2 Tap five times on Build number automatically 3 Develop options will be show up 4 Select Stay awake to display the screen never sleep while charging F To adjust the brightness 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt lt 2 gt Display gt Brightness To create a new ringtone mode E 2 Drag the slider of brightness to adjust the brightness You can create several audio profiles to use In the meanwhile you may 3 Orselect Automatic brightness to let device adjust brightness by also set up the voice call ringtone video call ringtone volumes and s itself ringtone of events together ge To change the screen orientation Tap the new audio profile on the settings screen User Manual_ Android 4 4 52 Gsmart 6 2 Managing your SIM cards Managing Your Phone Setting SIM card background color You can change the SIM1 and SIM2 background colors It helps you identify SIM1 and SIM2 quickly 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ol SIM management 2 Tap a SIM card from SIM INFORMATION list 3 Tap Set background color to select one of colors Setting the default
9. 3 Detected Bluetooth devices are displayed on the screen Tap one device to connect 4 Start to pair enter the password and then tap OK to finish pairing NOTE 1 The password enter on your phone must be the same one be entered on the device which you want to pair with The password is required at the first time once a partnership has been created the password will no longer require again 2 Ifyou want to view the received files you can tap Menu gt Show received files User Manual_Android 4 4 41 p pa ap ma p ie ma 070 Y 4 1 Viewing Photos and Videos Gsmart 4 1 Viewing Photos and Videos To view photos in the album 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt El Multimedia Applications 2 Tap one of picture folders to view the images in thumbnails 3 Tap an image to view A Slide the screen from left side to right side or from right side to left side to view all the photos in this album To play slideshow 1 While viewing an image tap Menu gt Slideshow 2 Tap screen to stop the slide show To set the image as Wallpaper 1 While viewing the image tap Menu gt Set picture as gt Wallpaper 2 Drag your finger to select the crop area 3 Tap CROP to set the image as the wallpaper To save an image as Contact photo While viewing the image tap Menu gt Set picture as gt Contact photo 1 Choose acontact to add image 2 Drag your
10. Browses the web and download files from Internet Creates and tracks schedule or appointments Browser service Stores names numbers e mail and other information Sends and receives e mail messages Listen to music news on the FM Radio User Manual GSmart Guru GX 24 ue O Y ge pa Q0 ae O ig Y l p aL GSMA Pre Installed Programs Introduction clearing cache residual files privacy oe os ice cI M 7 Gmail Web based e mail service rh ean Master ado line bee Shortcuts to your Google settings Maps amp f CM Securit Scan your device to protect from virus pose Setines Latitude Location Search and Ads r i j Messaging Sends and receives all types of messages Settings Set up your phone Sound Recorder Records a voice note Portable Hotspot Portable Hotspot service To save juice and extend battery life O Y ge pa 070 ae O V Y l p aL Goe eEBpeEOe amp Play Games Google game center K Battery Doctor anit cantly Photos oo TO SOITANE HACKU News amp Weather Understand news and weather today SIM Toolkit It enables the SIM to initiate actions w WPS Office Document processing app m System update Checking the system update information A Phone Makes and receives phone calls Quickly to search your phone the web and V h U oic
11. Phone You can protect your phone from unauthorized users by requiring the PIN or entering a password Enable the PIN of the SIM card When the PIN is enabled you are required to enter the PIN before making a call 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt iol gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Tap SIM1 or SIM2 If SIM2 inserted Select Lock SIM card Input the PIN and then tap OK Change the PIN of the SIM card 1 a ae DS Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Ol gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Tap SIM1 or SIM2 If SIM2 inserted Tap Change SIM PIN Type the old PIN Then tap OK Type the new PIN Then tap OK Re type the new PIN Then tap OK to change the PIN Set up Password Protection I Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot gt Security gt Screen lock gt Password Enter your password and then tap Continue Confirm your password then tap OK If you want to disable screen lock security please tap Application Drawer gt 10 gt APPS tab gt Security gt Screen lock Confirm your password and then tap Continue Tap None to disable it Set up unlock pattern You can further secure your data by locking the screen and requiring a screen unlock pattern every time after your phone is turned on or it wakes up from the sleep mode every time screen is off Tap Application Dr
12. because the music player only plays audio files saved in the storage card of your phone Tap Applications tab gt E The area of audio information gt lt Playback screen Displays the playback area with the playback controls EF Slide to go forward or backward To play the song Tp Q WwW qe 2 ie Q lt Ke z Unknown artist 5 To pause the song Previous song Next song Tap to go to playlists a To start or close shuffle function To repeat the current song all songs J User Manual _GSmart Essence 23 3 GSMA Pre Installed Programs Introduction r o B onos ig Application Manager Calculator Camera Clock Downloads File Manager Gallery Google Google Play Music Manages all applications Performs arithmetic functions such as addition subtraction multiplication and division etc Captures still images Sets up alarm clock To view files and items you ve downloaded Manages all files Views and edits photos and videos Google Now service Checks friends updates and post updates of your own Listening to your music collection anywhere gt DO K Maps Music Play store Browser Calendar Chrome People Email FM Radio Mapping service for searching places you want Plays and manages the music and audio files To find applications which you can download and install on your phone
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14. Delete to delete the song which is playing e Tap Library to see all playlists gt To play the song fl To pause the song l Previous song D Next song sm Tap to go to playlist ap to go to playlists XNR To start or close shuffle function gt vo To repeat the current song all songs User Manual Android 4 4 43 Multimedia Applications 4 2 Music GSmart Multimedia Applications To edit music You could set up effects tap Menu gt Sound effects 1 a oe Drag or tap Equalizer to turn it on Tap arrow to show different effect list Tap to select an effect you want Items will be adjusted automatically Tap arrow to show different preset reverb list Tap to select an effect you want Creating a new playlist Add songs to a specific playlist or create a playlist 1 2 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt In Songs tab long press a song you want to add then tap Add to playlist in the pop up submenu Tap New to create a new playlist The song will be added to the new playlist automatically You may check this new playlist in Playlists tab To remove a music file from the playlist 1 2 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt In Songs tab tap and hold the song you want to delete Then tap Delete in the pop up submenu Tap OK and then the song will be deleted from the list User Manual_Android 4 4
15. ES to search for a new device Off Bluetooth is turned off 3 Detected Bluetooth devices are displayed on the screen Tap one device to connect To turn Bluetooth on or off 4 Start to pair enter the password and then tap OK to finish pairing 1 Tap Applications tab gt ot gt Bluetooth 2 Switch or tap to turn it on 3 Tap Bluetooth to view the menu options 4 Tap the device s name to make your device visible to others User Manual_GSmart Guru GX 21 4 1 Camera Gsmart Multimedia Applications 4 1 Camera Your phone is equipped with an 5MP camera to take photos and videos Camera Function Switch between photo video and panoramic mode Tap to take a photo Tap to record a video Displays the last image Display the flash mode Configure camera settings Switch between rear and front camera Taking a photo 1 Tap Applications tab gt The screen switches to landscape view automatically 2 Tapk to take a picture Recording a video us 1 Tap Applications tab gt Switch to recorder mode un 2 ge 2 G lt E O D 3 Aimthe phone at the subject 4 Tapo start to record tap again to stop recording User Manual_GSmart Guru GX 22 csmart ST Multimedia Applications 4 2 Music OF 1 2 018 17 44 You have to copy your audio files to the storage card before playing Album art picture or animation music
16. SIM for Voice call Messaging If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time please follow the step as below 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ON SIM management 2 Tap Voice call Messaging to show option list 3 Select one of SIM cards or Always ask 6 2 Managing your SIM cards 6 3 Managing your accounts 6 3 Managing your accounts Adding one or more Google Accounts 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt IOt gt ACCOUNTS 2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT 3 Tap Google 4 Tap NEW to create an account or tap Existing to sign in the Google account Please follow the on screen instruction to sign in Syncing all your accounts automatically 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 0l gt ACCOUNTS 2 Tap the account you want to sync 3 Tap Menu gt Sync now Removing your account g 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt gt ACCOUNTS 2 Tap the account you want to remove 3 Tap Menu gt Remove account NOTE 1 Let Google apps access your location please tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Of gt Google ACCOUNTS gt Location settings gt ON 2 To allow location access by non Google apps please go to Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Jot gt Location access User Manual Android 4 4 53 o i Oo gt a0 z aD gt Gsmart 6 4 Protecting Your Phone Managing Your Phone 6 4 Protecting Your
17. SM GPRS EDGE 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Weight 135 grams with battery WCDMA HSDPA 2100 MHz Temperature Operating O C to 40 C External Memory SIM Card Slot Micro SD supports up to 64GB Dual SIM card slot NOTE 1 Specifications and accessories may differ subject to different SKUs or and regions The specification is subject to change without prior notice 2 Mobile data interruption unexpected error in CPU and high power consumption could be caused by in app AD in Android phone We suggest you try to remove those apps with AD which had been installed in your device for preventing any abnormal situation happens and saving more power as well 3 Memory comprises of approximately 5 GB firmware plus 27 GB of Phone storage for downloaded applications and their data music pictures videos and documents If this document is modified please download the latest version on GSmart official website www gigabytecm com Android Google Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc User Manual_GSmart Essence 28 Gsmart Android 4 4 KitKat User Manual User Manual Map Knowing Android 4 4 KitKat Gsmart M Phone Functions amp Input 1 1 Phone Calls 1 2 Using On Screen Keyboard MM Email amp Messages 2 1 Creating and sending a text message 2 2 E mail Accounts M Using the Internet 3 1 Connecting to the Internet 3 2 Bluetooth modes M Multimedia Applications 4 1 Viewing Photos and Videos 4 2 Music M Pro
18. Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt lt gt Wi Fi 2 Tap Menu gt Advanced to check the Wi Fi settings To connect to a Wi Fi network 1 Tap Wi Fi check Wi Fi function and turn it on Begin to search the Tethering amp portable hotspot available Wi Fi networks 1 Share your phone s mobile data connection via USB Bluetooth or as 2 Detected networks are displayed below Tap one network then tap a portable Wi Fi hotspot Connect 2 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot gt More gt Tethering amp 3 If you select an open network the connection is established portable hotspot automatically 3 You can turn on off USB tethering Portable Wi Fi hotspot Bluetooth tethering and configure the Wi Fi hotspot settings User Manual Android 4 4 39 Gsmart 3 1 Connecting to the Internet Using the Internet VPN settings 1 Z Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot gt More gt VPN You must set lock screen pattern PIN or password before using credential storage Please tap OK go to Unlock selection then choose which way you want to lock the screen After you set it up It will go back to VPN screen Tap Add VPN network to edit VPN network After filling in all necessary information tap Save to finish the settings To start a data connection 1 If you set up multiple data connections select the connection you want to use g Tap Application Dr
19. ab gt gt J Videos are grouped into categories Tap a category to watch the available videos Tap a video to play Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt gt J Tap Menu gt Sing in Then select one of your accounts to sign in Tap the YouTube icon on the top left of the screen Tap your account name into account information screen Tap 4 then Tap a video to upload User Manual Android 4 4 48 Gsmart 5 10 Search 5 11 Downloads 5 12 File Manager 5 13 FM Radio Programs 5 10 Search 5 13 FM Radio Search for the information in the Internet and on the phone Tap Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt s You can also see the Google search Please plug in your earphone before listening bar on the Home screen 5 11 Downloads Files and other items you downloaded in Email or Browser are stored You can view reopen or delete what you ve downloaded Programs A FM Radio Open the channel list 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Close FM Radio 2 Choose Sort by size or Sort by date More functions 5 12 File Manager File manager helps you manage the files in your phone and in your SD card 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt e 2 Tap the folder you want to browse it Add to favorites Previous Next radio frequency Previous channel Next channel aes User Manual Android 4 4 49 Gsmart 5 14 Google 5 15 Connec
20. awer gt APPS tab gt Of gt SIM management gt Data connection Choose a SIM card you want to enable data access over Mobile network Enabling data roaming Please set up your data connection first and then follow the steps as below 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt or gt SIM management gt Roaming gt Data roaming 2 Check the SIM card you want to connect to data when roaming User Manual Android 4 4 40 p pa ap ma p ie ma 070 Y Gsmart 3 2 Bluetooth modes Using the Internet 3 2 Bluetooth modes Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes On Bluetooth is turned on Your phone detects other Bluetooth devices but your phone is not visible to others Discoverable Bluetooth is turned on but your phone is not visible to other Bluetooth devices Off Bluetooth is turned off To turn on off Bluetooth 1 2 3 4 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt iol Bluetooth Switch or tap to turn it on Tap Bluetooth to view the menu options Tap the device s name to make your device visible to others Connecting to Bluetooth Devices A connection to a Bluetooth device is called a partnership You need to pair and create a partnership with a Bluetooth device to exchange information 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt O gt Bluetooth 2 Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to search for a new device
21. awer gt APPS tab gt ol gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Draw the unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots Then tap Continue Draw the unlock pattern again and then tap Confirm If you want to disable the function please tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Jot gt Security gt Screen lock Confirm the saved pattern and then tap None to disable it User Manual Android 4 4 54 o i Oo gt a0 z aD gt 6 5 Resetting Your Phone Gsmart 6 5 Resetting Your Phone Managing Your Phone With Clean Boot you can reset your phone to its factory defaults When you reset your phone the data stored in your phone may be erased 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot Backup amp reset 2 Tap Factory data reset gt Reset phone gt Erase everything to reset the phone NOTE Before reset your device please remember to back up all your data and information Check IMEI on the phone You may check IMEI on the phone please choose the below instructions e Input 06 IMEI will automatically appear on the screen e Or tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Ot gt About phone gt Status gt IMEI information Functions and applications may vary by model Please visit www gigabytecm com and download the latest version if any User Manual Android 4 4 55 o O ie Oo O gt Q0 z T qe qe
22. contact The list is filtered when typing When finishing searching you could information tap X to go back to the contacts screen Adding a Contact Tap Applications tab gt Tap gt tapQ to add a new contact Choose where you want to synchronize the new contact with Google account Phone SIM1 or SIM2 A new contact screen appears Tap each field to fill out the contact information Tap DONE to save it NOTE The SIM card contact can t add picture to contact information User Manual_GSmart Essence 14 Gsmart 1 7 The Home Screen Getting Started 1 7 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 Favorites Tray can keep your most important shortcuts and folders Tap to launch Application Drawer 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 The icons located at the bottom of the home page have different functions Self defined Home Screen You can add the shortcuts and widgets C 1 SO E Al k Le D 1 he ge 1 iC Q0 Fe cB D Tethering or hotspot active Tap to turn on off network Enable disable Wi Fi Enable disable Bluetooth Enable disable Google Location Service Enable disable Data Synchronization Tap to adju
23. d your message 5 Tap Play to listen to your recording again Tap Replace to be replaced To delete all messages another attachment or tap Remove to 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt delete m 2 Tap Menu gt Delete all threads 6 Type your message and tap gt to send n ME 3 Tap Delete to delete all messages in this message box your message es To delete a message thread Pisa gt 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt GS 2 Long press a message thread you want to delete 3 Tap 5 to delete the message thread User Manual Android 4 4 36 2 2 Email Accounts Gsmart 2 2 Email Accounts All your received email messages are delivered to your phone Email amp Messages Set up an Internet Email account RE 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Oo 2 Enter your e mail address and Password Tap Next 3 Select the e mail account of types 4 The phone will retrieve the e mail settings automatically e f the e mail settings are pre configured the e mail setup wizard displays a successful message e f the e mail settings are not found manual setup is in process automatically You can follow the instructions to complete the settings 5 Enter Account name and then tap Next to finish the settings NOTE The Account name is the name shown on the Email screen To add the second Email account i 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt
24. de every time screen is off 1 Tap Applications tab gt ot gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern 2 Draw the unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots Then tap Continue 3 Draw the unlock pattern again and then tap Confirm User Manual_GSmart Essence 26 Gsmart 6 2 Reset Your Phone Managing Your Phone 6 2 Reset Your Phone With Clean Boot you can reset your phone to its factory defaults When you reset your phone the data stored in your phone may be erased 1 Tap Applications tab gt ot gt Reset to factory settings 2 Tap Factory data reset gt Reset phone gt Erase everything to reset the phone NOTE Before resetting your device please remember to back up all your data and information Managing Your Phone User Manual_GSmart Essence 27 GSmart Specifications System Information Power Connectivity Platform Android 4 4 Battery Li ion pack 1600mAh GPS GPS AGPS Processor 1 2GHz Quad Core Power Adapter AC 100 240V 50 60Hz Wi Fi WLAN 802 11 b g input 0 2A max Memory ROM 8GB P Bluetooth Bluetooth 2 1 RAM 512MB DC output 5V 1A m icro Display Standby time Up to 240 hours Audio Jack 3 5 mm stereo audio jack a Size 4 5 Talk time Up to 12 hours Rd ane ue sn Digital Camera networks and the individual usage SMP Color Camera with Size 1e Pme AF and Video Recordin D Radio Band amp Standard 8 E Front Camera 2MP Unie T E ue 2e G
25. der the following conditions 1 The device has been damaged 2 When you follow the instructions to use your device it does not operate normally 3 The device has been exposed to water 4 Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the device Do NOT push unauthorized objects into slots and openings in your device User Manual _ GSmart Essence 6 D a Pr FT nb FR il a 4 sy oS Lu GSmart 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 e The device should be placed away from heat sources such as stoves e To avoid damaging your device do NOT put your device on an radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat unstable table stand bracket or other places e Condensation may form on or within your device when you move e Before you clean your device unplug it please Use a damp cloth for your device between environments with very different temperature cleaning but do NOT use water liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners and or humidity ranges To avoid damaging your device make the to clean the touch screen moisture to evaporate before you use the device User Manual_GSmart Essence 7 Gsmart 1 1 Your Phone Getting Started Ni MN MA UUN Earphone Jack Micro USB Port Power Proximi
26. dy having a call conversation tap 2 to enter another phone number 2 When someone answer your phone call tap A Merge calls to set up the conference call 3 Ifyou are having a call conversation and there is another incoming call you can tap to set up the conference calls also NOTE Conference call is a network service Please check with your network carrier for this function User Manual_Android 4 4 33 Gsmart 1 2 Using On Screen Keyboard Phone Functions amp Input ce oN LL B ie Q 1 2 Using On Screen Keyboard Personal Dictionary On screen keyboard appears in portrait mode when an application 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt iG gt Language amp input gt requires text input such as messaging and writing e mails The keyboard Personal dictionary input method is activated by the default settings 2 Tap to add the self defined words in the personal dictionary for English or all languages When you compose you can use them Tap the self defined word in the personal dictionary to edit it or tap Using on screen keyboard to delete it e Use the keys on the on screen keyboard e Tap the keys to enter the characters Using Google Keyboard T ispl 4 gt Setting the Input Method from Settings Screen o toggle between upper and lower case letter display tap gt 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ot gt Language amp input
27. e QWERTYUIOP NOTE ee ee ee te If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time the Message service will be set as a ZXCVBNM default You can set the default from the status bar on Message screen ei 7123 English From Contact screen 1 Tap Applications tab gt 2 Tapa contact to display the contact information 3 Tap the icon Ef to compose the message 4 Tap to send your message NOTE If you exit Messages before sending unsent message will be saved as a draft automatically User Manual_GSmart Essence 18 Gsmart 2 3 Multimedia Message Phone Function amp Messages 2 3 Multimedia Message A Multimedia message or MMS can contain letters an image an audio or a video file To send MMS from Message screen 1 2 3 Tap Applications tab J Tap f to create a new message Enter the recipient s phone numbers in the Type name or number field Tap to attach picture video record audio contact pictures videos audio or calendar The message converts to a MMS message automatically Enter your message with the on screen keyboard in Type text message filed Tap to send your message User Manual_GSmart Essence 19 Phone Func amp Messages Gsmart 3 1 Wi Fi Wi Fi amp Bluetooth 3 1 Wi Fi Your device can connect to the detected network through Wi Fi 1 2 Tap Applications tab gt 24 gt Wi Fi Switch to turn Wi Fi on or off To connect to a Wi F
28. e Searc ne si by locations brape Kne FA Play Movies amp TV Movie and TV program player gt Video player Play videos a User Manual_GSmart Guru GX 25 Gsmart 6 1 Protecting Your Phone Managing Your Phone 6 1 Protecting Your Phone 4 Ifyou want to disable the function please tap Applications tab gt ot gt Security gt Screen lock Confirm the saved pattern and then tap You can protect your phone from unauthorized users in a few different None to disable it Ways Set up PIN Protection Enable the PIN of the SIM card 1 Tap Applications tab TON Security gt Screen lock gt PIN When the PIN is enabled you are required to enter the PIN before using he phone 2 Enter your PIN and then tap Continue Confirm your password the phone then tap OK 1 Tap Applications tab gt ot gt Security gt Set up SIM RUIM card lock 3 If you want to disable screen lock security please tap Application 2 Tap SIM1 or SIM2 If SIM2 inserted Drawer gt 12 gt APPS tab gt Security gt Screen lock Confirm your PIN 3 Check Lock SIM card Input the PIN and then tap Ok and then tap Continue Tap None to disable it wv fe A gt a0 aD Set up Unlock Pattern You can further secure your data by locking the screen and requiring a screen unlock pattern every time after your phone is turned on or it wakes up from the sleep mo
29. finger to select the crop area 3 Tap CROP to save the image as the contact photo To edit an image While viewing the image to edit an image e Tocrop tap Menu gt Crop Drag your finger to select the area you want to keep Tap CROP to save the image e To add effects tap Menu gt Edit Using effects on the bottom to apply to the image Tap Save to save the image To view file properties 1 While viewing the image tap Menu gt Details 2 The file information is displayed Tap Close to return to the image Play video from the video file 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Gallery gt A gt select a video file you want 2 Tap to play it User Manual Android 4 4 42 n O WW ge 2 Tal lt D O oO gt 4 2 Music Gsmart Multimedia Applications 4 2 Music To play music 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 2 Tap Songs and all songs on the phone will be displayed 3 Tap to select a song and then it will play automatically Music Album art picture or animation Unknown artist o The area of audio information gt Slide to go forward or backward Changing Playback options While playing music tap Menu button on the bottom of screen e Tap Party shuffle to play all songs in shuffle order e Tap Add to playlist to add the song e Tap Use as ringtone to set up your personal ringtone e Tap
30. grams 5 1 Browser 5 2 Calculator 5 3 Calendar 5 4 Sound Recorder 32 35 36 38 40 42 43 44 46 46 47 47 5 5 Gmail 5 6 Maps 5 7 Clock 5 8 Play store 5 9 YouTube 5 10 Google search 5 11 Downloads 5 12 File Manager 5 13 FM Radio 5 14 Google 5 15 Connecting your phone to a computer 5 16 Screenshots M Managing Your Phone 6 1 Managing Basic Settings 6 2 Managing Your SIM Cards 6 3 Managing Your Accounts 6 4 Protecting Your Phone 6 5 Resetting Your Phone 48 48 49 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 Sal oi 92 54 54 55 56 User Manual_Android 4 4 30 GSmart User Manual Map Knowing Your Phone Back to menu lt Jump to Chapters Phone Android Previous Page Next Page 1 1 Voice Calls Phone Functions amp Input Gsmart Phone Functions Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Phone 1 1 Voice Calls To make a call from the Phone screen 1 Go to the Phone screen 2 Use the keypad to input phone number 3 Tap VE NOTE Tap 9 to delete a number Tap and hold SX to erase entire numbers To make a call from People 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 2 Tap a contact into the information screen 3 Tap a phone number you want to call 4 If SIM2 inserted there is a menu will pop up You may select SIM1 or SIM2 to make a phone call To make emergency calls You have to unlock your device before making an emergency call O
31. i network 1 Tap Wi Fi check Wi Fi function and turn it on Begin to search the available Wi Fi networks Detected networks are displayed below Tap one network then tap Connect If you select an open network the connection is established automatically To connect a secured connection you will be prompted for the password Enter the password then tap Connect When Wi Fi is connected the connection icon will be displayed on the status bar To add Wi Fi network 1 Tap Applications tab gt 95 gt Wi Fi 2 In Wi Fi screen tap An on screen window will pop up Wi Fi amp Bluetooth security Open Show advanced options Cancel 3 Follow the on screen instructions and enter the necessary information then tap Save to save the settings N d b y User Manual_GSmart Guru GX 20 Gsmart 3 2 Bluetooth Wi Fi amp Bluetooth 3 2 Bluetooth To connect to Bluetooth devices 8 Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes A connection to a Bluetooth device is called a partnership You need to On Bluetooth is turned on Your phone detects other Bluetooth devices pair and create a partnership with a Bluetooth device to exchange co but your phone is not visible to others information Discoverable Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other 1 Tap Applications tab gt TO gt Bluetooth a Bluetooth devices 2 Tap SEARCH FOR DEVIC
32. ly You can tap Select time zone to select a time zone from the list also Tap Set date Please adjust the month the day and the year Tap Set to save the settings Tap Set Time Please adjust the hour and the minute You can switch AM PM Tap Set to save the settings Check Use 24 hour format if you want Tap Select date format to select the date format you want Setting Alarms You can set up many alarms on your phone To set the alarm ile 2 ae Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Tap to set up a new alarm Tap to adjust the hour and the minute You can switch AM PM Tap OK to save the settings Tap Repeat to select a day to sound the alarm Tap CESIUM to set up the preferred ringtone as the alarm sounds Tap OK to save the settings Check Vibrate to enable disable the vibration as the alarm sounds Tap Label to enter the description for the alarm Tap OK to save the settings of the alarm User Manual_Android 4 4 51 o i Oo gt a0 z aD gt Gsmart 6 1 Managing Basic Settings Managing Your Phone 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Ot gt Audio profiles 2 Tap to add a new audio profile 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt OI gt Display 3 Input the new profile name 2 Check Auto rotate screen to adjust the screen automatically 4
33. n the Phone screen input the international emergency number 112 and tap SIM1 or SIM2 to make the emergency call To make international calls 1 Go to the Phone screen 2 Tap and hold O until the is displayed which is international prefix code 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number Then tap SIM1 or SIM2 to make the international call To accept or reject an incoming call e To accept a call slide to R on the screen e To reject a call slide to on the screen Quick response an incoming call When there is an incoming call you can quick response with message by sliding to on the screen User Manual Android 4 4 32 r oR o O LL p he Az Gsmart 1 1 Voice Calls Phone Functions amp Input r oR o O LL p he ae To put a call on hold To manage other voice call features If you are having a call conversation you can tap HA to put the call on When you are having a call conversation hold e Tap K to activate speakerphone or tap d again to cancel it e Tap to mute microphone or tap amp again to un mute it To switch between calls If you are having a call conversation and there is another incoming call Ending a call slide to R to put the first call on hold and answer the second call Tap Tap 72 End icon to end a call gt to switch between calls To set up conference calls 1 When you are alrea
34. nction amp Messages D 2 1 Voice Calls To make emergency calls gt To make a call from the Phone screen You have to unlock your device before making an emergency call Enter a i Gotothe phone sareen the international emergency number 112 to make the emergency call 2 Use the keypad to input phone numbers 3 Tap amp to make the phone call Answering a call amp When there is an incoming call Sa NOTE e The phone will ring with the ring volume is turned on Tap SX to delete a number Tap X and hold to erase entire e A notification message will appear on the screen numbers Ending a call To make a call from Contacts Tap It s the end icon to end a call 1 Tap Applications tab Ma 2 Tap 2 3 Tap a contact you want to call User Manual_GSmart Essence 17 Gsmart 2 2 Creating and sending a text message Phone Function amp Messages D D o 2 2 Creating and sending a text message Google keyboard gt Your phone offers several ways to create and send a new text message New message Tap to active Capital letter mode From Message screen a Tap to activate the symbols and numerical es 1 Tap Agniications tab gt 123 keyboard 5 2 Tap to create a new message A Tap to input symbols a 3 Inthe To field enter the recipient s phone numbers or tap to add from your contacts Type message e3 lapto delete words 4 Type ur message in the Type message field A En 7 5 Tap to send your messag
35. ng Before inserting SIM card into the device make sure that the device is switched off Keep the battery in low battery status for long time might cause battery over discharged or even reduce battery life To maintain battery in good lifecycle please recharges it once in low battery Please fully charge the battery if you are going to leave the phone without use for long time to prevent battery goes over discharged Do NOT attempt to dissemble the device on your own This should be done by an authorized person Use the device in accordance to instructions when in public facilities In some countries it is a violation against the law to record phone conversations Always ask permission of the other party when you are going to record a conversation To protect your ears turn down the volume before you use stereo headsets or other audio devices To avoid damaging the touch screen and the device do NOT apply excessive pressure on them and remove the device from your pants pocket before you sit down It is also recommended that you only use the stylus or your finger to interact with the touch screen It is not covered by the warranty that you crack the touch screen because of the improper usage When you use the device for a long time such as talking on the phone browsing online or charging the battery the device may become warm In most cases this condition is normal Refer servicing to the provider or an authorized technician un
36. ose your message and tap gt to send your message From Message screen 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 5 2 Tap f to create a new message 3 Type the recipient s phone number or tap 2 to add from your contacts 4 Type your message and tap gt to send your message Receive and Manage messages When you send and receive messages from a contact these messages are grouped as a message thread A message thread looks like an exchanged conversation User Manual Android 4 4 35 Gsmart 2 1 Creating and sending a message Email amp Messages D SI Y D To reply to a text message To delete a message within a thread gt 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt j od 2 Tap a message you want to reply 2 Choose a message you want to delete lt 3 Type your message and tap gt to send your message 3 Tap and hold it until a Message options list shows ea 4 Tap Delete to delete the message To forward a text message Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt To create a voice message 1 2 Tap a message to view the whole thread 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt ty 3 Tap and hold a message to show Message option list 2 Tap E to create a new message Type name or number 2 4 Tap Forward 3 Tap gt gt K 5 Tap to select recipient 4 Add Ringtone or Audio on the Message screen 6 Tap gt to sen
37. s support this feature To install the memory card 1 Hold the phone face up 2 Open the microSD card cover by sliding it left forward and place the microSD card contacts facing down 3 Slide right forward the microSD card cover to lock the microSD card inside the slot re D 1 he ge 1 iC Q0 Fe cB D For safe removal tap Applications tab gt Settings gt Storage gt Unmount SD card gt OK Hold the phone face up and the top panel facing you Slide left forward the microSD card cover and take out the micorSD card Once done slide right forward the microSD card cover to lock up the slot User Manual_GSmart Essence 10 Gsmart 1 3 Charging the Battery Getting Started 1 3 Charging the Battery NOTE When you take your phone out of box for the first time the battery isn t To ensure safety do not remove the battery from the phone while the AC at full power Please charge the battery fully before using adapter is connected or while it is being charged 1 Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter and then connect to the device via the USB cable Plug the AC adapter to a socket to start the charge For phone s safety please only use the original charger that comes with your device Any possible damage caused by using non original charger or any other equipment will not be under GIGABYTE Communication Inc s responsibility qe D c ot ge 4 Y Q0 Fe 15 eB D
38. st the brightness User Manual_GSmart Essence 15 Gsmart 1 7 The Home Screen Getting Started Status Icons The icons of the status bar indicate different types of information Tap the status bar and scroll down to view notifications or view system information Phone call Call in progress Your call on hold Mute the call Speaker on jee CL Missed call Volume Vibration on Q Wired headset connected Battery Battery full Battery low Battery very low De i iL Battery charging Network and Connection ul ail signal strength Left icon is SIM1 signal Ha e d SA E al lt o Da 4 lt a re D 1 he ge 1 iC 070 Fe cB D Notification Maximum signal strength Fewer bars indicate lower New text message WCDMA GSM 4G Right icon is SIM2 signal GSM New e mail GPRS EDGE 3G HSPA 4G is in progress SIM1 supports New Gmail GPRS EDGE 3G HSPA 4G networks SIM2 supports Alarm GPRS EDGE networks Event notification Wi Fi connected T General notification Wi Fi j I Fl IN Progress FM radio on Wi Fi Network activated Playing a song Airplane mode I OBPLFOCKHNG Downloading an application Portable Wi Fi hotspot is activated Both USB tethering and Portable Wi Fi hotspot are il activated Bluetooth on Lb The device connected to PC via the USB cable User Manual_GSmart Essence 16 Gsmart 2 1 Voice Calls Phone Fu
39. ting your phone to a computer 5 16 Screenshots Programs 5 14 Google 5 16 Screenshots You can check your friends updates post updates of your own and chat Please press the and hold Volume Down Key and Power Key at the with your friends in Google same time to capture any screen from the device Tap gt view 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Ea screenshots Please refer the screenshots link Pictures Screenshots 2 Ifyou do not log in your Google Account tap NEW to create an account or tap Existing to sign in the Google account Please follow the on screen instruction to log in Ca ge Le 010 S ae 5 15 Connecting your phone to a computer Tap and drag down Status Bar and tap Connected as USB Storage on your device Please choose one of modes to connect with your computer User Manual Android 4 4 50 Gsmart 6 1 Managing Basic Settings Managing Your Phone 6 1 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 va Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 19 gt Date amp time If you turn on Automatic data amp time the system will get the information of the current date and time automatically from network or GPS You can set up the date and the time manually also If you check Automatic time zone the system will get the information of time zone automatical
40. to set more options as below e To view about terms and privacy Tap Menu gt Settings gt About terms amp privacy e To show extra functions on map Tap Menu gt Settings NOTE If you connect to the Internet and turn on the GPS you may be charged User Manual_Android 4 4 47 Gsmart 5 7 Clock 5 8 Play store 5 9 YouTube Programs 5 7 Clock 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 2 Tap to set alarms Tap amp to select the time in different cities Tap gt Settings gt adjust CLOCK ALARMS settings 3 Tap x to use Timer function Tap to use Stopwatch function Tap Q to back to Clock function 5 8 Play store Google Play store allows you to find and download applications and fun games to your phone 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt LR 2 Ifyou do not log in your Google Account tap NEW to create an account or tap Existing to sign in the Google account Please follow the on screen instruction to log in 3 Once logged in you can search and download programs from the market Slide the screen to switch the pages of Google Play store 4 You can also tap Menu gt My apps to view the programs you have downloaded 5 9 YouTube YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view search and upload videos To Play YouTube 1 2 To upload your video 1 gt ey oY 09 ge Le eye S ae Tap Application Drawer gt APPS t
41. ty Sensor Light Sensor Receiver Front Camera LI 12 Volume Key Display amp Touch Screen Menu Home Return Microphone 15 14 15 16 Camera Flash LED Battery Cover Speaker O OU 1 he ge 1 iC 070 Fe D D User Manual _ GSmart Essence 8 Gsmart 1 2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card Battery and Memory Card Getting Started 1 2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card Battery and Memory Card Le 0p ge 1 Ca 010 p D To remove the SIM card Please turn off your phone first Use your finger to slide the SIM card out of card slot To install the SIM card There are two SIM card slots SIM1 use with Micro SIM card and SIM2 use with Mini SIM card Right slot is for SIM1 WCDMA GSM and left slot is for SIM2 GSM The gold contacts are facing down And the cut off corner is facing toward the inside To install the SIM1 card To install the SIM2 card User Manual GSmart Essence 9 Gsmart 1 2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card Battery and Memory Card Getting Started To remove the memory card 1 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 Memory card You may need a micro SD card to store photos music videos and other data You can also move certain apps to the storage card if the app
42. udio file To play an audio file 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt gt Playlists gt My recordings 2 Tap an audio file to play User Manual Android 4 4 46 5 5 Gmail 5 6 Maps Programs Gsmart 5 5 Gmail Gmail is Google s web based email service Gmail can be configured when you set up your phone for the first time Depending on your settings of the synchronization Gmail on your phone may be synchronized with your Gmail account on the web automatically 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt M 2 Ifyou do not log in your Google Account tap NEW to create an account or tap Existing to sign in the Google account Please follow the on screen instruction to log in 3 Once logged in you can begin reading and sending emails from your Gmail account To remove Gmail account 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt 2 gt ACCOUNTS gt the preferred Gmail account gt Sync 2 Tap Menu gt Remove account 5 6 Maps Mapping service help you search for the places you want To open Maps 1 Tap Application Drawer gt APPS tab gt Su Y ge Le 010 S ae Display your current location Select different layers such as Traffic Satellite Transit Lines etc Type in a keyword and search for a place you want Input the start point and end point to get the direction pes IlI Find places such as restaurants cafes bars attractions etc 2 Tap Menu
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