GSmart F240 - Mobile Phone GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mobile Phone
Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GSmart F240
Display Size	2.4 inches
Display Resolution	240 x 320 pixels
Dimensions (L x W x H)	122 x 51 x 12 mm
Weight (with battery)	84 grams
Battery Type	Li-ion 950 mAh, removable
Standby Time	Up to 300 hours
Talk Time	Up to 8 hours
Rear Camera Resolution	VGA (0.3 MP)
Network Bands	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Micro USB, 3.5 mm audio jack
SIM Card	Dual Mini SIM (2 slots)
External Memory	microSD up to 32 GB
Phonebook Capacity	Up to 100 entries
SMS Capacity	Up to 50 entries
Input Method	Keypad with T9 predictive text
Additional Features	FM Radio, Torch, Voice Recorder, Calculator, Alarm
Security	PIN lock, Phone password (default 0000)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Charger Input / Output	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.2A max; DC 5V, 500mA

Frequently Asked Questions - GSmart F240 GIGABYTE

How do I insert the SIM cards and battery?

Turn off the phone and remove the back cover. Insert the SIM1 card into the upper slot and SIM2 into the lower slot (open the metal holder for SIM2). Insert the battery with contacts aligned, then replace the back cover.

How do I charge the phone?

Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter, then to the micro-USB port on the phone. Plug the adapter into a wall socket. Use only the original charger. Charge at least 10 minutes if the battery is fully discharged.

How do I set an alarm?

Go to Menu > Organizer > Alarm. Select an alarm slot, choose Edit, then set Status to On, adjust Time, Repeat days, Alarm tone, and Alert type. Press Options > Save. The alarm works even when the phone is off if battery is sufficient.

How do I reset the phone to factory defaults?

Go to Menu > Settings > Restore settings. Enter the phone password (default 0000) and confirm. All data in the phone memory will be erased. Ensure you back up important data first.

What is the default phone password?

The default phone password is 0000. It is used for phone lock and factory reset.

How do I take a photo?

Open Menu > Camera. Aim at the subject and press the center of the Scroll key to capture. You can adjust settings (EV, photo size, quality) via Options.

How do I send a multimedia message (MMS)?

Go to Menu > Messages > Write message > Multimedia message. Add text by selecting Edit content > Options > Edit text. Attach media via Options > Insert (image, video, audio). Add recipients in Add To, then press Send and choose SIM1 or SIM2.

How do I lock and unlock the keypad?

To lock, press the lower-left Selection key and then the Lock option. To unlock, press the Unlock key (usually the left selection key) and then the Unlock prompt. You can also set automatic keypad lock in Menu > Settings > Security settings > Auto keypad lock.

How do I pair a Bluetooth device?

Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on. Ensure the other device is discoverable. Search for devices, select the desired device, and confirm pairing. Follow any on-screen instructions.

How do I adjust the volume during calls or media playback?

During a call, use the volume keys (if available) or press Options and select Speaker for hands-free. For media, press the Up or Down navigation keys to increase or decrease volume. The manual indicates pressing and holding the Scroll key up/down for volume.

USER MANUAL GSmart F240 GIGABYTE

GSmart F240

Copyright

All mobile products by GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. mentioned in this document, including the device, accessories, software, text, music, and pictures, are owned by, or authorized by original manufacturers to GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. Reproduction, transfer, distribution, or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of GIGA-BYTE COMMUNICATIONS INC. is prohibited.

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 charging.
- Before inserting SIM card into the device, make sure that the device is switched off.
- 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 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 not covered by the warranty that you crack the 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 under 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.
- The device should be placed away from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
- Condensation may form on or within your device, when you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges. To avoid damaging your device, make the moisture to evaporate before you use the device.
- To avoid damaging your device, do Not put your device on an unstable table, stand, bracket, or other places.
- Before you clean your device, unplug it, please. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but do Not use water, liquid cleaners, or aerosol cleaners to clean the screen.

Table of Contents

Copyright	1
General Information	2
1. Getting Started	4
1.1 Your Phone	4
1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card	4
1.3 Charging the Battery	6
1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off	6
2. Basic	4
2.1 Indicators	7
2.2 Main Menu Overview	7
2.3 Contacts	7
2.4 Phone Lock/Unlock	8
2.5 Personalization	8
2.6 Time Management	8
2.7 Protecting Your Phone	9
2.8 Reset Your Phone	9
3. Phone Calls & Messages	9
3.1 Make and answer a call	9
3.2 Call history	10
3.3 Message	10
4. Camera and Video	11
4.1 Camera Function	11
4.2 Video Function	11
5. Multimedia	12
5.1 Audio Player (Music)	12
5.2 Video Player	12
5.3 FM radio	13
5.4 Image	13
5.5 Voice Recorder	13
6. Other Functions & Connectivity	13
6.1 Organizer Tools	13
6.2 File Management	14
6.3 Web	14
6.4 Connectivity	14
7. Shortcut Keys/ Hot Keys	14
7.1 Quick Access by Dedicated Keys	14
7.2 Torch	14
7.3 Profiles	14
8. Specifications	15

1. Getting Started

1.1 Your Phone

This section introduces you to the hardware of the device.

No	items	No	Items
1	Torch	8	Keypad
2	Receiver	9	Microphone
3	Screen	10	Earphone Jack
4	Selection keys	11	Micro-USB connector
5	Scroll key	12	Camera
6	Call key	13	Speaker
7	End/ Power key	14	Battery Cover

1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card

SIM card

The SIM card contains your phone number, and details of network service.

To install the SIM card

There are two slots for SIM cards. Upper slot is for SIM1, lower slot is for SIM2.

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To install the SIM1 card

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To install the SIM2 card

To remove the SIM card

(1) Please turn off your phone and remove battery first.
(2) Use your finger to slide the SIM1 card out of card slot.
(3) Open the SIM2 card holder (Pull metal handle at right side.) and use your finger to slide the SIM2 card out of card slot.

Memory card

You may need a microSD card to store photos, music, videos and other data.

To install the memory card

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To remove the memory card

Use your finger to slide the memory card out of card slot.

Battery

Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Battery life may vary depending on the availability of local networks and the individual usage.

To install the battery

Make sure the contact of the battery is close to connectors in the battery slot.

To remove the battery

Use your fingertip to lift the battery, and then remove it.

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To replace the back cover

(1) Insert the cover into the slot from the bottom.
(2) Then, press all around back cover fully until hearing clicks.

1.3 Charging the Battery

Your battery has been partially charged at the factory, but you may need to recharge it before you can switch on your phone for the first time.

(1) Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then, connect to the device via the USB cable.
(2) Plug the AC adapter to a socket to start charging.
(3) For 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 liability.

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NOTE:

CHARGE YOUR PHONE IMMEDIATELY IF BATTERY IS LOW. CHARGE FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUMTES TO REACTIVATE BATTERY IF IT IS OVERDISCHARGED.

To ensure safety, do not remove the battery from the phone while the AC adapter is connected or while it is being charged.

1.4 Turning the Phone on or off

Press and hold the power button for several seconds.

2. Basic

2.1 Indicators

Icons	Descriptions
	The more bars shown means the more power remains. Three levels and the maximum is full bar.
	The more bars shown means the better the signal reception. The maximum is four bars.
	The keypad has been locked.
	Alarm has been turned on.
	General mode has been turned on; incoming calls will ring.
	Meeting mode has been turned on; incoming calls will not ring but only vibrate.
	Silent mode has been turned on, incoming calls will not ring.
	Indicates you have missed calls that haven't been reviewed yet.
	You have received a new message.
	Earphone has been plugged in.
	Bluetooth is activated.
	The device is connected to another device using a USB data cable.

2.2 Main Menu Overview

At the stand-by screen press Selection key (lower-left) or center of Scroll key for directly access.

2.3 Contacts

You can save names and phone numbers in the device memory or on the SIM card. Names and numbers saved in the SIM card memory are indicated with .☐

Tap Selection key (lower-right) into Contacts

Add a contact

(1) Select Add new contact.
(2) Tap Scroll key, and then select storage parts (SIM1 / SIM2 / Phone)
(3) Fill out each detail of the contact information.
(4) Tap Options > Save to save it.

NOTE:

The contacts storage in SIM card can't be setting the customized ringtone.

Search for a contact

Select Names, and scroll through the list of contacts, or enter the first letters of the name.

Delete a contact

(1) Select a contact that you want to delete it.
(2) Tap Options > Delete
(3) Tap Yes to confirm.

Modify Contact Details

(1) Select a contact that you want to edit it.
(2) Tap Options > Edit
(3) Tap field to edit the contact information.
(4) Tap Options > Save to save it.

Copy a contact to another memory

(1) Tap Options > Copy contacts.
(2) Select the contacts that you want to copy.
(3) Tap Options > Copy and choose where you want to copy the contact to.

2.4 Phone Lock/Unlock

You can lock the keypad to avoid keys being accidentally pressed when it is in Stand-by. When the keypad is locked, you can still answer any incoming calls.

Lock/Unlock the keypad

• Tap Selection key (lower-left) and to lock keypad.
• Tap Unlock key and to unlock keypad.
• To set the keypad to lock automatically after a defined length of time when the device is not being used, select Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Security settings > Auto keypad lock to set the time.

2.5 Personalized Setting

Wallpaper & Display

You can customize Wallpaper / Standby screen info. / LCD backlight.

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Phone settings > Display.

Profiles Mode

(1) Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Profiles.
(2) You can select General / Silent / Meeting / Outdoor.
(3) Under General / Meeting / Outdoor mode, tap Options > Customize to do more customize settings.

2.6 Time Management

Date and Time

You can set up the date and the time on your phone.

To set up the date and time

(1) Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Phone settings > Time and date.
(2) Select Set time/date.
(3) Select HH:MM to adjust the hour and the minute.
(4) Select YYYY/MM/DD to adjust the month, the day, and the year.
(5) Tap Save to save the settings.

Alarms

You can set up to 5 alarms for different times.

To set the alarm

(1) Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Organizer > Alarm.

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(2) Select one of alarm from alarm list. Tap Edit to set up a new alarm.
(3) Set alarm content:

● Status: to turn on or turn off the alarm.
● Time: the time to activate the alarm.
- Repeat: which days you wish the alarm to ring on.
● Alarm tone: the sound of the alarm when active.
- Alert type: the notice type of the alarm when active.

(4) Select Options > Save to finish the setting.

NOTE:

The Phone's Alarm function will operate even if the Phone is turned off as long as it has sufficient battery power! If you turn off the Phone at night, the alarms that you have set will still wake you up in the morning.

Calendar

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Organizer > Calendar.

You can tap Options to select Jump to date/Go to today/Start of week.

2.7 Protecting Your Phone

You can protect your phone from unauthorized users in a few different ways.

Set up PIN Protection

(1) Select Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Security settings.
(2) Select SIM1 security/ SIM2 security > PIN lock.
(3) Enter your password, then tap OK.
(4) If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Menu> Settings > Security settings > SIM1 security/ SIM2 security > PIN lock. Enter your password to disable it.

Set up Password Protection

(1) Select Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Security settings.
(2) Select Phone security > Phone lock.
(3) Input phone password, then tap OK.
(4) If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Menu> Settings > Security settings > Phone security > Phone lock. Enter your password to disable it.
(5) Default phone password: 0000

2.8 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 Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Restore settings.
(2) Input phone password, then tap OK.
(3) Tap Yes to reset your phone.
(4) Default phone password: 0000

NOTE:

Before resetting your device, please remember to back up all your data and information.

3. Phone Calls & Messages

3.1 Make or answer a call

Make a call

(1) Enter the phone number, including the country and area code if necessary, and press the call key.
(2) Then select SIM1 or SIM2 to make the phone call.

Make a call from Phonebook

(1) Tap Selection key (lower-right) into Contacts
(2) Select the contact to call.
(3) Press the call key.
(4) Then select SIM1 or SIM2 to make the phone call.

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Answer an incoming call

Press the call key.

Reject a call

Press the end key.

Ending a call

Press the end key.

Selection Key (lower-left) Functions during a Call

• Press Options to open the Call options menu.
• Press Speaker to turn on speaker
• Press Phone to turn off speaker.

3.2 Call history

Missed Calls

This function records the last 20 calls you missed. If there are multiple calls from the same number, there will have a number inside parentheses beside showing the number of calls.

Delete a missed call

(1) Select Selection key (lower-left) > Calls > Call history > Missed calls.
(2) Select one of missed call that you want to delete it.
(3) Tap Options > Delete.
(4) Tap Yes to confirm it.

Call Time

This calculates the duration of your last call, all of your outgoing calls, all of your received calls and total call time. You can use these times as a reference for managing your call costs.

Reset all of call times

(1) Select Selection key (lower-left) > Calls > Call history > Call timers.
(2) Select Options > SIM1 reset all/ SIM2 reset all.
(3) Tap Yes to delete it.

3.3 Messages

By using this Phone, you can receive and send text messages using Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS).

Select Selection key (lower-left) > Messages

Text Message Input

This Phone provides input methods for English, Russian, Ukrainian, Symbols and Numeric. (Other versions also contain with Czech, Slovakia / Serbian, Bulgaria)

Switching the Input Method

At the editing screen, press the to cycle between English, Russian, Ukrainian, Alphanumeric keyboard.(Other versions:English, Czech, Slovakia / English, Serbian, Bulgaria) To switch between lowercase and uppercase, press The character cases are indicated by and on the screen.

Write message

Press a number key, 2-9, repeatedly until the needed character is displayed. The available characters depend on the selected writing language.

If the next character you want is located on the same key as the present one, wait until the cursor appears, and enter the character.

To insert common punctuation marks and special characters, press 1 repeatedly.

To access the list of special characters, press *. To insert a space or a line feed, press 0.

To Send SMS Message

(1) Write message > Text message
(2) Enter your message in text filed.
(3) Select Options > Send to.
(4) Enter phone number or select a contact from phonebook.
(5) Tap OK.
(6) Tap Send.
(7) Then select SIM1 or SIM2 to send a message.

To send MMS Message

(1) Write message > Multimedia message.

(2) Edit Message Content:

• Add Text: Tap Edit content > Options > Edit text, then enter the text editing screen.
• Add Attachment: Tap Edit content > Options > Insert, then select slide, image, video or audio file attachment.
• Editing the Recipient field: Tap Add To, you can choose to add telephone numbers or e-mail addresses to increase the number of recipients.

• Editing Subject: Tap Edit subject.

(3) After editing is completed, you can press Send at the message editing screen to send the MMS message.

4. Camera and Video

Your phone is equipped with an 0.3MP camera to take photos and videos.

Selection key (lower-left) > Camera

4.1 Camera Function

Icon	Function
	EV Compensation:+2/ +1.5/ +1/ +0.5/ 0/ -0.5/ -1/-1.5/ -2
	Photo Size: 240 x 320 /160 x 120 / 320 x 240
	Photo Quality: Low/ Normal/Good
	Digital Zoom

Taking a photo

Press center of Scroll key to take a picture.

Other settings

(1) Tap Options for customize settings (Camera / Image / Effect settings)
(2) Tap Options > Photos to view pictures

4.2 Video Function

Recording a video

(1) Press Selection key (lower-left) > Camera to activate the camera function.
(2) Tap Options > Switch to video recorder
(3) Tap Scroll key to start to record, tap again to pause recording.

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(4) Press Stop key to save the video.

Other settings

Tap Options for customize settings (Camcorder / Video settings)

5. Multimedia

You have to copy your audio/video/image files to the memory card first, the audio/video player and image viewer only read files saved in the memory card of your phone.

Selection key (lower-left) > Multimedia

5.1 Audio Player (Music)

(1) Player screen: Below the dynamic display in the middle of the LCD are emulated buttons that indicate the current playback status. Use Scroll key to control.

Audio Player2/11	Icon	Function
	▶	Play
	||	Pause
	♀	Repeat!
	♂	No Repeat
	♀	Repeat one song
	☐	Volume (NOTE)
	◀◀	Previous Song/Next Song
	=	Play in order
	∞	Shuffle play

NOTE: Press and can adjust the volume.
(2) Tap List > Options > Settings for more customize settings.

5.2 Video Player

(1) Use Scroll key to select the file

5.3 FM radio

(1) Player screen: Below the dynamic display in the middle of the LCD are emulated buttons that indicate the current playback status. Use Scroll key to control.

Icon	Function
	On / Off
	Adjust Channel Frequency
	Auto Search Channel
	Volume (NOTE)

NOTE: Press and can adjust the volume.

(2) Tap Options > Record to start recording, tap Stop to save the file.

5.4 Image

Selection key (lower-left) > Multimedia > Image Viewer

Send Image

Tap Options > Send as Multimedia message or Via Bluetooth.

Set Wallpaper

Tap Options > Use as to set the wallpaper.

5.5 Voice Recorder

Selection key (lower-left) > Multimedia > Sound recorder

Make a New Record

(1) Tap Options > New record to start record
(2) Tap Stop to save record file

Play and File List

(1) Tap Options > Play to play sound recorder file
(2) Tap Options > List to view all sound recorder files

NOTE: Press and can adjust the volume.

6. Other Functions & Connectivity

6.1 Organizer Tools

Calculator

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Organizer > Calculator. You can do the basic calculation and Enter the calculation, and select =.

Torch

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Organizer > Torch. You can switch on/off or SOS mode. Warning! Do not shine the light in anyone's eyes.

Flight Mode

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Phone settings > Flight mod to switch on or Normal mode.

6.2 File Management

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > File manager

You can move, copy, and delete files or folders, also can create new folders on the memory card.

(1) Create a new folder
In the folder where you want to create a sub-folder, select Options > New folder.
(2) Copy or move a file to a folder
Select the file > tap Options to select the appropriate option.

6.3 Web

Internet service

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Internet service

To browse the web, you must be connected to the internet.

(1) Go to a website: Select Search or input URL to enter the address.
(2) Add Bookmark: Select Bookmarks > Options > Add bookmark.
(3) Clear browsing cookies: Select Settings > Browser options to clear the Clear cookies.

6.4 Connectivity

Bluetooth

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.

You can connect wirelessly to other compatible audio devices, such as earphone or headsets.

7. Shortcut Keys/ Hot Keys

At the stand-by scree, you can quick access, turn on/off or change functions directly on keypad.

7.1 Quick Access by Dedicated Keys

At the stand-by scree, press dedicated keys and you can quick access to customized functions.

Tap Selection key (lower-left) > Settings > Phone settings > Dedicated keys > select Up/Down/Left/Right to customized your settings. Default settings as below:

(1) Up - Quick access to Camera..
(2) Down – Quick access to Torch.
(3) Left – Quick access to Write message.
(4) Right – Quick access to Audio Player

7.2 Torch

At the stand-by scree, long press to turn on the torch; long press again to turn off the torch.

NOTE:

For more setting, Tap Menu > Organizer > Torch.

7.3 Profiles

At the stand-by scree, long press #2 to cycle between General, Meeting or Silent profiles. NOTE:

For more setting, Tap Menu > Settings > Profiles.

1. Specifications

Display
Size	2.4"
Resolutions	240 x 320 pixels
Size
Dimensions	122 x 51 x 12mm (L x W x H)
Weight	84 grams with battery
Power
Battery	Li-ion pack 950 mAh
Power Adapter AC input	100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.2A max.
DC output	5V, 500mA
Standby time	Up to 300 hours (It may vary depending on the availability of local networks and the individual usage.)
Talk time	Up to 8 hours (It may vary depending on the availability of loca networks and the individual usage.)
Radio Band & Standard
GSM/GPRS/EDGE	850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Connectivity
USB	Micro USB
Audio Jack	3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Digital Camera
Rear Camera	VGA Color Camera
Phone memory capacity
Phonebook capacity	up to 100 entries
SMS capacity	up to 50 entries
External Memory
Memory Card	microSD supports up to 32GB
Temperature
Operating	0°C to 40°C
SIM Card Slot
Dual Mini SIM card slot.

NOTE:

Specifications may update or change without the prior notice and some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device in different regions.

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