User's Manual

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A500 User Guide
10/11/2016
Charger
You can browse and reply to your emails, text messages and
missed calls on the Notifications screen.
Quick Settings
Easily set up or change Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode and other
settings.
Follow the initial setup wizard
prompts.
To use the Google Play store, sign
into or create a Google account.
Press and hold the Power
button to get started.
3. Insert the battery as shown below (make sure the contacts of
the battery are facing the top).
You can expand the phone’s storage with a Micro SD card
(not included).
Inserting a Micro SD card:
Open the back cover, and slide the Micro SD card into the Micro SD
card slot as shown below.
To remove the Micro SD card, use your fingernail to slide it out.
4. Snap the back cover on the phone.
In the Box Location of Controls Inserting the SIM Card and Battery Expandable Storage
Turning ON
User Guide
A500
Charging
Phone Protective bumper Screen protector
USB cable
Battery
TOP
Connect the USB cable to the charger and phone.
Wall outlet
Micro USB port
USB cable
charger
Battery Tips:
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"Brightness" and "Sleep" options in the Settings app.
If you use Gmail™, you already have
a Google account—if not, you can
create an account now.
Power
Battery Use & Safety
Warning:tDon’t try to take apart or fix your phone. Attempting to take apart
or fix your phone may damage the battery and may cause burning and JOKVry.
tDon’t crush, bend, or expose your phone to heat or liquid. This may damage
the battery and may cause burOJOHBOEJOKVry.
Battery Charging
tDuring charging, keep your mobile device and charger near room temperature
for ecient battery chargingt New batteries are not fully chargedt/ew batteries
or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charget The included
charger is intended for indoor use only.
Driving Precautions
Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when driving a vehicle.
Making calls or using applications while driving may cause distraction, and may
be prohibited or restricted in certain areas—always obey local laws and regulations
for the use of mobile devices and accessories in the vehicle. While driving, ALWAYS:
tKeep your eyes on the roadtUse a handsfree device if available or required
by law in your area. t Enter destination information into a navigation device before
driving. tUse voice activated features (such as voice dial) and speaking features
(such as audible directions), if availabletConcentrate on driving, and stop using
the mobile device if you can’t concentrate. Pull over safely before using your
mobile device to send messages, surf the web, or use other applications.
Seizures, Blackouts & Eyestrain
To reduce eyestrain and avoid headaches, it is always a good idea to hold the screen
a comfortable distance from your eyes, use in a well-lit area, and take frequent
breaks. Some people may be susceptible to seizures or blackouts (even if they
have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns,
such as when playing video games, or watching videos with flashing-light eòects.
Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur:
seizures, blackout, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, or
disorientation.
Caution about High Volume Usage
WARNING: Exposure to loud noise from any source for extended periods of
time may aòect your hearing. The louder the sound, the less time is required
before your hearing could be aòected. To protect your hearingt-imit the amount
of time you use headsets or headphones at high volumet Avoid turning up the
volume to block out noisy surroundingst Turn the volume down if you can’t hear
people speaking near you. If you experience hearing discomfort, including the
sensation of pressure or fullness in your ears, ringing in your ears, or mued speech,
you should stop listening to the device through your headset or headphones and
have your hearing checked.
Repetitive Motion
When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, you may experience
discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body.
If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see
a physician.
Children
Scientific evidence indicates wireless phone use poses no known danger to the
users, including children and teenagers. If you are concerned about avoiding
even potential risks caused by radio frequency energy (RF), you may put more
distance between your body and the source of RF by using a headset or speaker.
RF level drops dramatically with distance. Again, any recommendations are
precautionary, since no scientific evidence suggests any health hazard and
wireless phone use are linked in any way. Keep your mobile device and its
accessories away from small children. These products are not toys and may be
hazardous to small children. For example, a choking hazard may exist for small,
detachable parts. If a child does use your mobile device, monitor their access to
help prevent loss of data or unexpected charges for data or application purchases.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver of RF energy. It is designed
to comply with regulatory requirements concerning human RF exposure. For
optimal device performance, and to stay within the RF exposure guidelines:
t)Pld your mobile phone like a landline when talkJOHPOJUt When using the
mobile phone next to your body (other than in your hand or against your head),
maintain a distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) from your body to be consistent with how
the mobile phone is tested for compliance with RF exposure requirements.tIf
you use your mobile phone with an accessory case or holder, make sure the
accessory is free of metal.
Glass Parts
Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass may break
if the product receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, don’t attempt to service
the device yourself. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by
a qualified service center.
Operational Warnings
Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas. Potentially
explosive areas are often, but not always, posted and can include blasting areas,
fueling stations, fueling areas (such as below decks on boats), fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles,
such as grain dust, or metal powders. Turn oò your mobile device before entering
such an area, and do not charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and
cause an explosion or fire.
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER
This Product (including any accessories included in the original packaging) as
supplied and distributed new by an authorized retailer is warranted by AIT, Inc.
(AIT) to the original consumer purchaser against defects in
materials and
workmanship (“Warranty”) as follows:
Product Type : Smartphone Territory : United States / Canada
Parts Warranty : 1 Year Labor Warranty : 1 Year
Customer Support:
 1-877-768-8481 (Toll Free)
Monday - Friday: 8AM - 10PM (EST)
 www.southerntelecom.com
(click on “Product Support”)
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
tCall the Customer Support number located above, or go to our website portal
to receive an SRO numbertProvide proof of the date of purchase within the
package (Dated bill of sale). t Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service
center, and remember to insure your return. t Include a return shipping address
(no P.O. Boxes), a telephone contact number, and the defective unit within the
packagetDescribe the defect or reason you are returning the product.
Your produc
t will be repaired or replaced, at our option, for the same or similar
model of equal value if examination by the service center determines this product
is defective. Products received damaged as a result of shipping will require you
to file a claim with the carrier.
The shipping address of the authorized service center is:
 Customer Service Dept. 36
c/o Southern Telecom
400 Kennedy Drive
Sayreville NJ 08872
Warranty service not provided
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
improper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, unauthorized modification
including software modifications such as the installation of custom firmwares.
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his warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person opens, alters or
repairs this product. All products being returned to the authorized service center
for repair must be suitably packaged.
NO WARRANTIES, W)E5)&3EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER$)"NTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OT)ER T)AN T)OSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE 4)ALL APPLY.
DISTRIBUTOR FURT)&3 DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AFTER T)& EXPRESS WARRANTY
PERIOD STATED ABOVE. NO OT)ER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY
ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WIT) RESPECT TO T)& PRODUCT4)ALL BE BINDING
ON DISTRIBUTOR. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF T)& ORIGINAL PUR$)ASE
PRICE - AT DISTRIBUTOR’S SOLE DISCRETION - ARE T)E EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
OF T)E CONSUMER. IN NO EVENT WILL DISTRIBUTOR, ITS MANUFACTURERS, OR
PLR IP )OLDINGS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SU
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DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) CAUSED
BY 5)& USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE 5)E PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED
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EXCEED T)& PURC)"4&PRICE OF 5)E PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR.
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CONSUMER W) O PURC)ASED 5)E PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on warranties, so
limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or province
to province. Contact your authorized retailer to determine if another warranty
applies.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems
Turn oòyour mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you t
o
do so, such as hospitals or health care facilities. In an aircraft, turn Pòyour mobile
device whenever instructed to do so by airline staò. If your mobile device oòers an
airplane mode or similar feature, consult airline stBòabout using it in flight.
Medical Devices
If you use an implantable device, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, consult
your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer’s directions before using
this mobile device. Persons with a pacemaker or defibrillator should observe the
following precautionTt"LWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters
(8 inches) from the pacemaker or defibrillator when the mobile device is turned
0/t Use the ear opposite the pacemaker or defibrillator to minimize the potential
for interferencet Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any reason
to suspect that interference is taking place.
Privacy & Data Security
Polaroid understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone.
Because some features of your mobile device may aòect your privacy or data
security, please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your
inforNBUJPOtMonitor access: Keep your mobile device with you and don’t
leave it where others may have unmonitored access. Use your device’s security
and lock features, where availablet Keep software up to date: If Polaroid or
a software/application vendor releases a patch or software fix for your mobile
device that updates the device’s security, install it as soon as possiblet Secure
personal information: Your mobile device can store personal information in
various locations, including your SIM card, memory card, and phone memory.
Be sure to remove or clear all personal information before you recycle, return,
or give away your device. You can also backup your personal data to transfer
to a new device t
Applications and updates: Choose your apps and updates
carefully, and install from trusted sources only. Some apps can impact your mobile
device’s performance and/or have access to private information including account
details, call data, location details, and network resourcest Wireless: For mobile
devices with Wi-Fi features, only connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks. Also, when
using your device as a hotspot (where available), use network security. These
precautions will help prevent unauthorized access to your device. t Location
-based information: Mobile devices enabled with location based technologies
such as GPS, AGPS or Wi-Fi, can transmit location-based inforNBUJPOtOther
information your device may transmit: Your mobile device may also transmit
testing and other diagnostic (including location-based) information, and other
non-personal information to Polaroid or other third-party servers. This information
is used to help improve products and services oòered by Polaroid.
This phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
A wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy
set by the FCC. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based
on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations
through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards
include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless m
obile phones
uses a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The
SAR limit set by the FCC is1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is determined
at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while
operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed
to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the
network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the
lower the power output.
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Body:
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 0.4 inch (1cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance
of 0.4 inch (1cm) must be maintained between the user's body and the back
of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing
metallic components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot
maintain 0.4 inch (1cm) separation distance between the user's body and the
back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations
may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.
FCC Part 15:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements
for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications)owever, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
oòand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: t Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
t Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. tConnect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit diòerent from that to which the receiver
is connected. tConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
with the Class B FCC limits.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING!
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United
States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety
standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the
safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international
standards.
Battery Disposal & Recycle
Dispose of the battery in accordance with government regulations. We encourage
you to call the number below to have the battery recycled and help protect
the environment.
1-800-822-8837
P-3*1)PMEings, LLC, its licensees and aliates, fully support all electronic waste
initiatives. As responsible stewards of the environment, and to avoid violating
established laws, you should properly dispose of this product in compliance
with all applicable regulations, directives or other governances in the area where
you reside. Please check with local authorities or the retailer where you purchased
this product to determine a location where you can appropriately dispose of
the product.
You may also go to www.polaroid.com and reference Social Responsibility
http://www.polaroid.com/social-responsibility to learn more about the specific
laws in your area and to locate a collection facility near your home.
If your electronic device has internal memory on which personal or other
confidential data may be stored, you may want to perform a data sanitization
process before you dispose of your device to assure another party cannot access
your personal data. Data sanitization varies by the type of product and its software,
and you may want to research the best sanitization process for your device
before disposal. You may also check with your local recycling facility to determine
their data sanitization procedures during the recycling process.
Battery
(face up)
2. Insert a micro SIM card into either micro SIM card slot.
(micro SIM card is not included)
Dual micro SIM
The dual micro SIM DBSETMPUTPòFSUIFDPOWFOJFODFUPBDDFTT
two EJòFSFnt phone numbers simultaneously. Additionally, the
dual SIM card slots allow you to have two carrier options,
such as having regional and international phone numbers.
Limited Warranty
Safety, Regulatory and Legal
Notifications and Quick Settings
Quick Settings panel
Access more
settings
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BACK
TOP
Front camera
Front speaker
Rear camera
Micro USB port
Speaker
Multitask Home
FRONT
BOTTOM
RIGHTLEFT
Microphone
Back
Headphone jack
Power
Volume
Contacts
Contacts
Swipe down
twice from the
top edge of the
screen to access
the Quick
Settings panel.
Swipe down from
the top edge of the
screen to access
micro SIM card
OR
1. Carefully open the back cover from the bottom-right corner.
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Face Up
Micro SD
card slot
micro SD card
more) and plan you want without any commitment.
SIM card (not included)
If you already have a SIM card, please refer to “Inserting the SIM
card and battery”. If you do not have a SIM card, you can purchase
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stores.
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phone can stream video, download apps, upload photos or anything
else that requires a high speed data connection.
Accessibility
See, hear, speak, feel, and use. Accessibility features are there for
everyone, helping to make things easier.
To use Accessibility features, go to Settings> Accessibility.
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15.19 Labelling requirements.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
15.21 Information to user.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment