Contents in this user manual may differ from the actual mobile device, and is subject to software service providers. Thank you for choosing the fashionable and cool OPPO. R831 is a touch-controlled mobile device. A tap on the screen allows you to enable corresponding function, as is intuitive and handy. With a wealth of entertaining apps accessible, a tap will trigger the magic for marvelous experience.
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Safety Please familiarize yourself with the following concise regulations. Not following these regulations might be dangerous or illegal. Further information about safety is provided in this user manual. Switch on safely Do not switch the device on when phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Switch off around medical equipment Hospitals or healthcare organizations might own equipments which are sensitive to wireless frequency. Please obey all regulations or rules.
Safety Accessories and battery Please use the exclusive accessories and battery provided by OPPO. Accessories not provided by OPPO might cause phone damage and danger. Water resistance Your device is not water-resistant. Please keep it dry. Connect to another device When connecting to another device, please check the instructions of the device for safety details. Please do not connect to incompatible products.
Introduction About This User Manual This user manual provides concise information about how to use the device. Please refer to "Use Introduction" and "Basic functions" for basic operations of the device. You will see the following instructional icons in this user manual: 【 【 】Cautions about safety or device functions. 】An option of submenu you should select to perform a function. 【[ ]】A key on the device. For example: 【Function key】. 【 】Tips about phone use.
Contents Accessories .........................................................7 Your Device.........................................................8 Menu index .........................................................9 Use Introduction.............................................10 Basic steps for phone operation 10 Install the SIM card and battery .......................... 11 Switch on/off ................................................................. 12 Device password and unlock.....................
Accessories You are provided with the following standard accessories: Standard configurations of this device include: one phone device, one chargeable battery, one charger, one USB data cable, on earphone, one user manual and one warranty card. Additional accessories can be purchased from local dealers. Note: accessories shown in the above illustration may vary differ from actual accessories. Mobile device User manual Data Cable Charger Battery Accessories (battery, charger, etc.
Your device Keys and parts Earpiece Front Camera Lens Rear camera lens Power/ lock key Touch screen Home key Menu key Loudspeaker Back key Earphone connector Front 8 Back USB Cable and charger connector
Menu Index Calling ..................................................................20 Dialpad ............................................................................ 20 Call history....................................................................... 20 Contacts........................................................................... 20 Favorites........................................................................... 20 Phonebook ........................................................
Use Introduction Basic steps for phone operation Please take it out carefully before installation. Place the SIM card and the memory card into the respective slots as shown below. SIM card Information When subscribing for network access, you will get a plug-type SIM card, which carries your information, such as PIN code and available service options.
Use Introduction Install the battery Ensure that the battery is aligned appropriately with the device. Insert the battery and replace the battery and replace the buttery cover as shown below. If the device is not used for a long time, please make sure the battery is removed. Remove SIM card and memory card When you need to remove SIM card and memory card, please switch the device off, open the battery cover, remove the battery, and then remove the SIM card.
Use Introduction Device password and unlock Standby screen and unlock In power-on status, press the power key once, the device would switch off the screen backlight and enter standby mode to save power; the backlight would be switched on by pressing the power key once again. The screen would be locked to prevent unintended touches, so you need unlock it manually. If no operation is conducted for a specified time, the device would enter standby mode and you need unlock it again for further operations.
Use Introduction Charge the device Connect the charger with the power supply, or connect the device to a PC via USB cable, plug the end of the USB cable into the charger connector of the device to start charging. The power icon on the upper-right corner of the screen will keep scrolling. If your device has been switched off, the display will show a image indicating charging status. The power icon on the upper-right corner of the screen will keep scrolling.
Use Introduction Touch control and keys This device uses the latest capacitive touch screen. Corresponding operations can be enabled by a tap on the screen, as is more intuitive and convenient. Before you start: 1. Please make sure that your hands are clean and dry. 2. Please use fingertips to press the intended screen icons or feather-touch keys precisely. There is no need to press hard. 3. To prevent scratching, please do not use pen, pencil or other sharp objects to tap or write on the screen. 3.
Use Introduction Landscape mode and backlight Portrait and landscape orientation modes A lot of applications such as browser, SMS editing, photo viewing are in support of screen in portrait or landscape orientation to match your using habits or to make the device more handy and more suitable for your needs. You much enable the Auto Rotation mode before using this feature by selecting Settings Display Auto rotate screen.
Use Introduction Indicators Signal strength WiFi is connected. You have new SMS. WiFi is available but not connected. You have missed calls. Bluetooth is activated. USB connection is activated. Battery power level. Silent mode is activated. Clock alarm is activated. HSDPA is activated. 3G network is connected. EDGE function is activated. You have new emails. Vibration mode is activated. The sound is muted.
Use Introduction Current input method: to view the currently used input method. Main Interface Idle screen Status bar Input method setting: to set the input methods through input method setting. The input method setting menu includes the following options: 1. English input habit: set operating habits for English input, including Auto add space and Auto capitalize initial letter. Contacts shortcut 2. Vibrate when tapped: set the keypad to vibrate when tapped. Main menu shortcut Message shortcut 3.
Use Introduction Main menu Input methods Tap the central [Shortcut] icon at the bottom of the screen. The menu contains built-in tools, settings and all the applications you have installed. You can slide up or down to view more panels. Qwerty keypad input Actions can be performed in a similar method to qwerty input.
Use Introduction You can bring up the main menu by tapping the icon in the transparent bar at the bottom of screen. Tap the shortcuts for speedy access of the programs you need; Tap and hold the selected shortcut icons to move or delete them. The desktop has a larger scope than single-panel screen display for more shortcuts and widgets. By sliding left or right on the screen you can view more panels. Location of the current panel is indicated in the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen.
Basic functions Contacts Search for contact: Tap the [Search] icon at the upper right corner to search for a contact. Select the contact found and you can view contact detail, call, or send message. New contact: Tap the [New] icon at the upper right corner to add a new contact. Favorites Synchronized with phonebook favorites. Phonebook You can save names and numbers to both phone and SIM card.
Basic functions Messaging Settings To enable messaging feature, tap the message icon at the lower right corner in standby mode or select the messages tab in the menu screen. If you have unread messages, the message icon in the transparent bar at the bottom of the screen sill show the number of unread messages. You can perform various customized settings for your device.
Basic functions 5. Call settings: You can set Intelligent dial, IP dial, Connect notice, Auto redial, Reject with message, Press Power key to end the call, Fixed dial, Call forwarding, etc. 6. Language: Select Thai, Chinese or English. Sound settings 7. Input methods setting: You can select the current input method and perform associated settings. 1. Silent: You can enable or disable silent mode, in which all sounds are mutes except media and alarms. 8.
Basic functions Display 1.Brightness: Set it to auto adjust or change brightness manually. 2.Auto rotate screen: set the screen display to rotate automatically when your device is set in landscape view, and adjust it automatically to suit the new screen orientation. 3.Screem timeout: Adjust the delay time for screen auto lock. 4.Animation setting: Select animation mode for switching windows. You can select no animation, some animations and all animations.
Life assistant FM radio: In idle screen, press main menu FM radio to open FM radio. To use the FM radio you need to plug in the earphone, which functions as antenna. Tips: The FM radio supports background play, in FM interface when it's playing press [Back] or [Home] key, the radio will continue playing in background. To stop playing, you have to go back to the FM interface and press icon to close radio.
Multimedia applications Music player Camera To use the music player function, you can tap the music player option to access music player interface. It supports diversified music formats including MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, as well as features of running in the background and dragging progress bar to control playback progress, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music whenever and wherever possible. This device provides camera function. Tap the camera option to access camera interface.
Multimedia applications PC connections Charge only 1. Under power-off condition, use the bundled data cable to connect your device to a USB port on the PC, and then your device will start charging automatically through the USB port. 2. Under power-on condition, use the bundled data cable to connect your device to a USB port on the PC, the device will display USB setting options. Select "Only charging", and then your device will start charging through the USB port. Storage 1.
Multimedia applications Network This device supports GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA for high-speed data transmission. Availability of the service requires network support from network service provider. Perform necessary settings before using this function by selecting Main menu Settings Wireless &networks Network settings. For detailed information about actual use and charge, please inquire your network service provider. WiFi Within WiFi-covered areas, you can search for WiFi wireless signal and connect to network.
Multimedia applications 1. Page content settings Set text size (small, normal, large, etc.), ser default zoom (far, middle, near), select whether to open page in overview, select text encoding method, switch on/off image loading, enable/disable page auto-fit, enable Java-script, enable/disable plug-ins, open in background, etc. 2.
Others SIM application Such information shall be supplied by your SIM card network service provider. Service contents may vary depending on your SIM card time. Please check with your network service provider for details.
Troubleshooting The following answers to frequently asked questions can help you efficiently use warranty service. Before you ask for maintenance, please conduct a simple inspection to save your time and cost. PIN code is required Enter effective PIN code supplied with your SIM card. Please contact your network service provider immediately if you do not know.
Troubleshooting Decreased standby time This can be caused by poor local signal, and the device has to keep searching for signal. Or long battery service might also cause this trouble, and you need replace it with a new battery. Please switch the device off if you do not want to answer phone calls. Unable to power on Check the battery level or charge the battery. You may switch on the device to check it during charging. The battery may over discharge if not used for a long time.
Troubleshooting Outgoing calls are not connected First ensure the called party is powered on. Ensure your have accessed the right cellular network. Then check whether you have set call barring for the phone number you are dialing. If you are still having trouble after trying the tips above, please take down the follows items: Device model and serial number; Details of warranty card; Trouble description. Then contact the local dealer or OPPO service center.
Health and Safety Battery safety 4.Use the device in talk mode repeatedly. About the battery Type Time Lithium ion battery ( 1900 mAh) Talk time WCDMA 300 minutes GSM Standby time 420 minutes Tips: In order to avoid battery performance degradation and standby time decrease, please charge the battery under a temperature between 5 C and 25 C. The battery can be charged and discharged for hundreds of times but will be aging.
Health and Safety Precautions for battery use Please do not dispose of battery in a fire, as it may cause burning and explosion. Please do not exert pressure forcibly during battery installation. Otherwise, it may cause battery leakage, overheat, explosion and a fire. Please do not short-circuit the battery with a cable, clip or other metallic objects, and do not put the battery together with metallic objects like necklace, as it may cause battery leakage, overheat, explosion and a fire.
Health and Safety Do not place or use the battery under direct sunlight, near a car or in other high temperature areas. Otherwise, battery leakage and overheat may occur and cause battery performance degradation and lifespan decrease. Keep the battery in ventilated areas without direct sunlight. The battery can be charged and discharged for hundreds of times at lease but will eventually wear out.
Health and Safety Please do not use the charger at places of high humidity like a bathroom. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock, a fire and charger damage. Please do not touch the charger, cable or power socket with wet hands, as it may cause electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on power cord or modify the cord, as it may cause electric shock and fire. Before cleaning and maintenance, please disconnect the power plug from the socket. Disconnect the plug by pulling on the charger.
Health and Safety Please check your power on/off settings to ensure that your mobile phone would not power on automatically in the process. Please do not use mobile phone around poor signal or high accuracy electronic equipment. Interference from radio wave may cause misoperation or other troubles for electronic equipment.
Health and Safety Cover it with glass membrane if necessary and bring the device to a nearest OPPO-authorized service center for maintenance. The liquid of the LCD may cause a risk of going blind if it enters eyes. On this occasion, flush your eyes with clean water immediately (do not rub your eyes) and seek medical assistance. Do not disassemble or modify the device. Otherwise, it may cause phone damage, electric leakage and circuit troubles. Use only OPPO-approved batteries and chargers for your device.
Health and Safety Your device, battery and charger are not waterresistant, please do not use in bathroom or other high humidity areas, and do not let it get wet in rain. Use soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the device, battery and charger. Do not use ethanol, thinner agent, benzene or other solution to clean the device. Socket with dirt may cause poor contact or power down and result in charging failure. Please clean it regularly.
Health and Safety EU Regulatory Conformance Hereby, OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice: Observe the national local regulations in the location where the device is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member states of the European Union (EU).
Fundamental performance parameters Item Parameter Description GSM/WCDMA dual-mode digital mobile phone Model OPPO R831 Operating temperature -10 C~45 C Mass About 128.5g (standard battery included) Dimensions 132mmx65.8mmx9.2mm Network band frequency GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 850/900/2100 Standard battery DC3.8V 1900 mAh Lithium ion battery Main screen 4.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
