Complete User Manual E5501
Enjoy the fastest mobile network speeds with this unlocked smartphone thanks to 4G coverage. Its dual-SIM functionality (nano-SIM) means you can use two SIM cards at the same time, even if they are from different operators.
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INDEX About this manual 2 Icon guide 2 Trademarks 3 Index 4 BEFORE YOU START 6 Box Contents 6 GETTING STARTED 7 Inserting the SIM cards 7 Switching the Device On and Off 7 Charging the Device and Transferring Files 8 Setup Wizard 10 DESKTOP FEATURES 13 Adjusting Screen Rotation 13 Buttons and Icons 13 Screen Lock 14 Home Screen 15 Status Bar 19 Notification bar 20 Lock Screen 22 Keyboard 23 PHONE 24 Managing contacts 24 Calls 27 SMS and MMS 29 SETTINGS 30 Ne
Accounts 41 Accessibility 41 Google 42 System 42 MULTIMEDIA 44 Camera 44 Camera Mode 47 Video Mode 48 Photos 50 APPS 50 Individual Permission for Apps from Unknown Sources 50 Play Store 50 Chrome 51 Calendar 51 Maps and GPS Navigation 53 Email 53 Calculator 53 Clock 54 USEFUL ADVICE AND NEW FEATURES 55 OTA Updates 55 Progressive installation progress bar 55 New emojis 55 New Picture-in-Picture option (PiP) 55 5
BEFORE YOU START BOX CONTENTS Before using your smartphone for the first time, please check the contents of the box. If any of the following items are missing, contact the vendor that sold you the device. SIM Ejection. Set of Earphone. Back cover Documentation: Warranty and important information. Quick Start Guide. It genuine accessories comply with the strictest quality and safety standards. As a manufacturer, It guarantees the compatibility of its devices only with its genuine accessories.
GETTING STARTED INSERTING THE SIM CARDS This is a dual SIM smartphone which accepts two nano-SIM cards in the same slot. You can access the SIM tray from the exterior of the device. Do not attempt to remove the battery cover. You will find the SIM key inside the box containing your device. Ensure the device is switched off, then extract the tray by inserting the key into the hole beside the SIM slot. Place your nano-SIM card into the tray.
If you press briefly on the power button, the screen will switch off but not the device. CHARGING THE DEVICE AND TRANSFERRING FILES Charger information: To charge, follow these simple steps: Using the supplied mains adapter: 1. Plug the Type-A USB 2.0 end of the cable into the USB port of the mains adapter. 2. Plug the mains adapter into any standard power socket (100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz). 3. Plug the USB Type-C end of the cable into your smartphone’s USB C port. Using a laptop or desktop computer: 1.
More file transfer options can be accessed by pulling down the notification bar and tapping Use USB to transfer files. The connection options are: File Transfers, USB terthering, Transfer photo (PTP) and Use device as MIDI, which allows the connection of musical instruments or other devices with MIDI inputs, such as keyboards. There are a number of ways to transfer files. The following steps explain how to do this via a USB connection: 1. Connect This to a computer using the the micro-USB to Type-A USB 2.
To transfer files in PTP modes between your mobile and a Mac OS computer, download and install the free Android File Transfer application to your computer: www. android.com/filetransfer/. Do not disconnect the cable while files are being transferred.
Learning to Use the Multi-Touch Screen Your smartphone has a capacitive multi-touch screen with five simultaneous detection points. Different movements, which are linked to different functions, can be made using these points: Touch. Touch the screen briefly to select an icon, open an app, activate a text-entry box, etc. Long press. Touch the screen and hold for approximately 2 seconds to bring up an options menu. Drag. To move an icon, long-press it, drag to the desired position and then release.
Swipe or slide. Swipe your finger left or right on the Home screen to access the extended screens. Slide it up or down to scroll through a website, list or menu. Pinch. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time, separate them to zoom in and bring them together to zoom out. Double-tap. Tap the screen twice in quick succession to zoom in. Repeat the action to zoom out. This can also be used to activate the screen.
DESKTOP FEATURES ADJUSTING SCREEN ROTATION With some apps the screen will rotate automatically from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) and vice versa depending on how you are holding your device. To lock the screen rotation, go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Auto-rotate screen and disable it. Automatic screen rotation can also be enabled or disabled using the Auto-Rotate toggle in the quick settings menu.
SCREEN LOCK By default, the screen of your smartphone will lock itself automatically after a prolonged period of inactivity. To set the length of this time period, go to Settings > Display > Screen saver and select the desired value. To switch the screen off manually, press the Power button briefly. To unlock the screen, press the Power button briefly and the screen will come on, displaying the unlock option.The screen will turn on and display the configured lock option.
HOME SCREEN The Home screen or Desktop is the main access route to the tools and apps installed on your Joy 2+. From here you can check the status of your device, visit websites, open apps, etc. 1. Status and notification bar. Check the time, Wi-Fi signal, network coverage for each SIM, audio profile, Bluetooth status and remaining battery power. Notifications such as missed calls, messages, etc. appear here.The quick settings and notifications are found in the same area.
Customising the Home screen The Home screen can be extended to the right. To scroll through the Home screen and Extended screens swipe right or left. You can customise these screens with images, shortcuts, apps and widgets. To change the wallpaper or add a widget, press and hold on one of the screens until a pop-up window appears containing these options: Wallpapers: select the image you want to use as a background for the Home Screen and Extended Screens then tap Set wallpaper to confirm.
To create a shortcut to an app or contact go to the apps drawer, press on the app’s icon and drag it to the desired position on the desktop. App shortcuts can also be created from an app icon regardless of whether it is on the Home screen or in the apps drawer. Long-pressing an app icon reveals a menu containing quick actions or shortcuts offered by the said app.
Not all apps have app shortcuts. Grouping items into folders Drag one item on top of another that is to be stored in the same folder. A folder will be created and the items placed inside it automatically. To place another item into this folder, simply drag it in. To name a folder (or rename an existing one), tap to open it, then tap the “Unnamed folder” option. The keypad will then appear, enabling you to type in the name of the folder.
Note that only user-installed applications can be uninstalled. STATUS BAR The Status bar contains important information on the device and is always visible at the top of the screen: Battery almost flat. Battery fully charged. Battery charging. Wi-Fi enabled and connected to a network. Sound off Vibrate on. Do Not Disturb mode enabled. Aeroplane mode. Data services enabled (this could be 4G, H+, H, 3G, E or G, according to the type of data connection and transfer speed). Bluetooth enabled and connected.
NOTIFICATION BAR The notifications and quick settings have now been integrated into one screen. To view the notifications, pull the bar down with one finger. Dismiss them all at once by tapping Clear all, or swipe them to the side one by one. The notifications are more interactive. They’re expandable, show content and are bundled by app. Replying to a message received through a messaging app can be done directly from the notification.
The following options can be enabled/disabled via the pull-down menu: Wi-Fi: enables/disables the Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth: enables/disables Bluetooth. Battery saver: displays battery usage information. Details, such as a usage graph, the battery level percentage and the approximate time remaining are shown. Battery saver mode can also be enabled/disabled here. Mobile data: enables/disables data Flashlight: turns the flashlight on or off. Airplane mode: enables/disables signal reception and transmission.
Advanced settings for certain functions, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, can be accessed by long-pressing their icons. When automatic brightness is deactivated, you can adjust the brightness level of the screen by sliding your finger to the left or right. Some third-party apps let you add shortcuts, for performing specific actions, to the quick settings area. LOCK SCREEN Google Assisstant can be accessed from the lock screen by swiping from the lower left corner.
If a PIN or Pattern lock is enabled, it will have to be entered before being able to access any applications, except for the camera which can be accessed to take pictures, but for security purposes, does not allow photos which have previously been saved in the gallery to be viewed. KEYBOARD Tapping a text field reveals a virtual keyboard. 1 5 2 4 3 1. Enable/disable caps lock. 2. Change from letters to numbers and symbols, or vice versa. 3. Space. 4. Enter/return. 5. Delete.
The keyboard options may vary depending on the application being used. More information about keyboard settings and text input languages is available in Settings > System > Languages & input. PHONE The phone book included with our This phone is the Contacts app. The Contacts app allows contacts to be saved in your Google account to avoid losing any contacts when saving them on the SIM card or Phone.
To add a contact via the Call log, tap the contact icon to the left of the number you wish to save, then tap the Create new contact option (or add this number to an existing contact). Next, select the account to which to save the new contact and fill in the fields as described above.
Tapping the number will show a list with the following options: Call, Create new contact, Add to a contact, Send a message, Block number and Call details. Editing an existing contact 1. Access the Contacts app. 2. Select the contact you want to edit. 3. Tap the icon. 4. Tap on one of the existing fields to edit it, or on More fields to add new data. 5. Tap to save the changes.
CALLS Tap the icon on the Home screen to access the call menu. Your favourite contacts appear here, defined as the people you are most frequently in touch with. You can also find your recent contacts here. Tap Contacts to open the list of contacts. From Phone you can access the chronologically ordered log for incoming and outgoing calls by swiping up. This menu enables you to: View the contacts that you call the most. View the log for incoming and outgoing calls. Make calls.
Options Available During a Telephone Call At the top of the screen, the caller’s name (if stored in your lists of contacts), the phone number (mobile and/or landline), the location they are calling from (depending on Google’s database) and the SIM card in use for this call will appear. Various options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen during the call: Mute: mutes the internal microphone. Keypad: opens the numeric keypad. Speaker: activates the external speaker providing hands free functionality.
Making a test call is recommended to check that you have hidden your number correctly. Some network operators do not allow hidden numbers. Consequently, your number will still be seen when making outgoing calls, despite having hidden the caller ID. SMS AND MMS Once you tap the Messages icon, create a new message by tapping the icon in the bottom right corner.
Other options include replying to an existing message or the possibility of choosing the SIM from which you want to send. The icon to the right of the text entry field indicates the SIM in use, tapping it will toggle between SIM 1 and SIM 2. Contacts can also be called with this app. Do so by tapping the icon located in the top right corner. Additionally, incoming calls or messages from a given number can be blocked via number.
NETWORK & INTERNET From this menu, you can access the following settings: Wi-fi, Mobile network, Data usage, hotspot & Tethering, VPN, Airplane mode and SIM cards. Wi-Fi If Wi-Fi is disabled, move the selector to the right. Your It device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks. These are displayed in a list that refreshes automatically. Tap the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the password if necessary and tap Connect.
CONNECTED DEVICES This option contains the settings for Bluetooth, Cast, Printing and Received files. Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth by going to Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth and moving the selector to the right. To rename your smartphone, show received files or access the advanced settings and pair your your smartphone, you must have the Bluetooth option enabled. The device will be visible as long as the user remains in the Bluetooth settings area.
APPS & NOTIFICATIONS The settings relating to notifications and apps permissions are located here. Enhanced hierarchical organisation of your notifications. The notifications are not shown in order of arrival, instead, each type of notification now has its own space. Replying to a message received through a messaging app can be done right from the notification. We recommend going to Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications.
Notification Dots A native feature is included with Android Oreo where a dot will appear on the app icons when there is a new notification. This is enabled by default with the Oreo update, so if you don’t like it, you can disable it via Settings > Apps and notifications > Notifications > Allow notification dots. On long-pressing on the icon, the available shortcuts and a summary of the pending notifications will appear. The widgets and app information have been incorporated into these shortcuts.
BATTERY The battery control options can be accessed via this menu. The main options include a graph showing the battery percentage remaining in real time, and other information, such as the date and time that it was last fully charged. By pressing the icon we will access a more detailed consumption. Background activity is minimised to reduce the battery consumption. For example, if an app requires your location, it will receive the last one recorded instead of activating the GPS.
DISPLAY Brightness Level Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Night Light When this feature is enabled the screen takes on an orangey tone that lowers the emission of blue light providing relief for the eyes. It has two settings: There are two options for configuring this mode: 1. Tap Schedule to choose how you want it to activate it. 2. When enabled, Night light will function in accord with how it has been set up.
SOUND Here you can access the settings relating to the device volume preferences, simply reorganised in a different way. The volume levels for ringtones, alarms, notifications and multimedia content are all adjustable. Move the sliders left or right to set the volumes. Furthermore, you can select the ringtone for each SIM, notification sounds and alarm sounds.
Enjoy your favourite ringtones and sounds Add your own ringtones and sounds without having to import them from a computer or other apps: on selecting the ringtone, you can choose any audio file on your device.To personalise your ringtones, go to Settings > Sound > Ringtone. In this section you can configure the alarm tones by going to Advanced > Default alarm sound and selecting your song of choice from music that you have previously added to any of the internal memory folders.
The security and location options are grouped into this section. At the top are the options relating to the General security status: Google Play Protect: Check regularly for harmful behaviour in your apps and on your device. Find my device: This app helps you to locate your device remotely and to protect your data if the device is lost. Security update: This section shows the latest security patches that have been installed. We can press on it to see if a new version is available.
Device Security Screen security, the type of screen lock (none, swipe, pattern, PIN or password) and the SIM card lock can be set in this section. If you haven’t already done so on starting your device for the first time, you can now add a Digital fingerprint to unlock your telephone, authorise purchases or sign in to apps. Any digital fingerprint that you add can perform these actions. An assistant will guide you through the fingerprint setup.
ACCOUNTS From here, you can share this device with other people by creating more users, selecting the email accounts that you want to sync. ACCESSIBILITY This section continues to offer certain system services to facilitate the accessibility of the device. The options are now regrouped into categories. Accessibility Accessibility enables users to best use their phone.
GOOGLE Aspects relative to your account and services can be configured in this section. Among the options here are Nearby (it uses the device’s sensors to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with other devices in a radius of 30 metres) and Set up nearby device (serves to transfer a device’s configuration to another, downloading the Google account data via Wi-Fi and sending it by Bluetooth to the new device). To use the Google Assistant, simply press and hold the Home button (in the centre).
Backup Here you can back up your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings on the Google servers.To back up your data, a Google account must be set up on your device. Ensure to enter all your Google account data in the initial setup wizard. In this way, when restoring a backup saved on the Google server, all your apps and their corresponding data will be restored.
MULTIMEDIA CAMERA Your smartphone has a triple back camera and a front one. To access them go to Apps menu > Camera. To switch from one camera to another (front or rear), press on the icon at the bottom right of the screen. Each tap toggles between the front and rear cameras. Both can be used for still shots and video recording. The rear camera also has auto focus. Swipe left or right to change modes, or just tap directly on the desired one.
General Settings The general settings can be accessed from the photo camera or from the video camera by tapping the icon located in each mode’s setting menu (except panorama). PHOTO FORMAT AND RESOLUTION Format for the back camera: sets the image size. Choose from Standard (4:3) or Full HD (16:9) or Full HD Plus (18:9). Format for the front camera: sets the image size. Choose from Standard (4:3) or Full HD (16:9) or Full HD Plus (18:9). Resolution for back camera: sets the image quality.
To access the location, you must grant the requested permissions. VOLUME KEY FUNCTIONS In camera mode: assigns a function to the volume keys in camera mode. Choose between Take photo, Volume or Zoom. In video mode: assigns a function to the volume keys in video mode. Choose between Take photo, Record video, Volume or Zoom. SCREEN SETTINGS Brightness control: Sets the screen brightness to maximum level in case you have disabled it. This makes it easier to take photos and record videos.
CAMERA MODE By tapping the screen in Camera mode, a bar will appear by default enabling you to manually adjust the exposure. Pressing the screen locks the focus, which allows the selection of an exposure that is better adapted to the scene, thus optimising the photograph’s quality. Tap the same point again and a yellow circle will appear, indicating that the focus is now locked. The camera can be used in either Manual, Portrait, Auto, Panorama, Beauty, AR Sticker or Nightmode.
Ar Sticker Shooting mode with funny stickers, users can choose 1 out of 5 stickers from the app. Panorama When this mode is enabled, a progress bar appears indicating the direction you can move your phone. To obtain an optimal result try to keep the device as straight as possible while panning. For guidance, a white arrow appears on the progress bar.
In Fast and Slow Motion modes, the quality of the recording will be FHD 1080. Video Below is a brief explanation of the Video menu icons: Enables/disables the flashlight. Enables audio recording. Provides access to the camera’s general settings. Time Lapse This mode allows a scene to be captured as it changes over time. It can then be played back at normal speed but with a fast-motion effect. You can enable the time-lapse feature and set the time interval for capturing your images.
PHOTOS To view the images and videos stored on your device use the Photos app located in the apps drawer. The main screen of the Photos app lets you browse the images and videos stored on your device. Tap on an image or video to view it. You can also access the image gallery after taking a photograph or recording a video. To do this, tap the circular thumbnail of the last photograph or video. It is located in the bottom left corner.
Your smartphone comes with a preinstalled app store that offers you access to all types of programs, games, music, films, books and more. Downloads are arranged into logical categories to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Important: Be aware that not all downloads are free and additional costs may be incurred. When downloads are not free, the price will appear beside the app description. To avoid unexpected charges, you will be asked to confirm before downloading.
To create a new event tap the icon in the bottom right corner. You can specify the date and time of an event, the location of a meeting and even the people invited, as well as enable or disable alerts, add an event description.
MAPS AND GPS NAVIGATION Your smartphone includes the Maps application which lets you find your current location (enable GPS for greater accuracy), view satellite imagery and even see actual pictures of a given location. Select the navigation option to have the device guide you to your destination from your current position, whether travelling on foot or by vehicle.This app features a service which locates affiliated companies and establishments.
You will find various tools on your Smartphone that allows you to make basic as well as scientific and advanced calculations. CLOCK Your device comes with a useful Clock that has various functions. The first tab lets you easily manage your Alarms. To create new alarm, tap to the icon at bottom. You can set more than one alarm at a time, assign them names, confirm if an alarm is to repeat or not, decide which days it is to go off, the tone it should use and enable/disable vibration.
USEFUL ADVICE AND NEW FEATURES OTA UPDATES OTA stands for Over the Air, which refers to the way that firmware updates are sent to your device, namely, through a data connection. There are no complex update procedures and minimal user intervention is required. Your device periodically checks for new updates to the operating system. These usually include performance improvements or additional features for your smartphone.
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. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
