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USER MANUAL Arty A3 GSmart

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Arty A3

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 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 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 touch screen.

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Table of Contents

Copyright1
General Information2
1. Getting Started 4
1.1 Your Phone4
1.2 Installing or uninstalling the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card4
1.3 Charging the Battery5
1.4 Turning the Phone On or Off6
1.5 Lock/Unlock6
1.6 Contacts6
1.7 The Home Screen7
2. Phone Functions & Messages10
2.1 Voice Calls10
2.2 Video Calls10
2.3 Creating and sending a text message10
2.4 Multimedia Message11
3. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth12
3.1 Wi-Fi12
3.2 Bluetooth12
4. Multimedia Applications13
4.1 Camera13
4.2 Music14
5. Pre-Installed Programs Introduction15
6. Managing Your Phone17
6.1 Protecting Your Phone17
6.2 Backup or Reset Your Phone18
7. Specifications19

1. Getting Stared

1.1 Your Phone

This section introduces you to the hardware of the device.

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1Micro-USB Port9Menu
2Earphone Jack10Home
3Receiver11Return
4Front Camera12MIC
5P Sensor/ Light Sensor138MP Camera
6Volume14Flash LED
7Power15Battery Cover
8Touch Screen16Speaker

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

SIM card

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

To install the SIM card

There are two slots for SIM cards. Left slot is for SIM1 (WCDMA+GSM) and right slot is for SIM2 (GSM). The gold contacts are facing down. And the cut-off corner is facing toward the outside.

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To install the SIM1 card To install the SIM2 card

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To remove the SIM card

Please turn off your phone first, and use your finger to slide the SIM card out of card slot.

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.

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.

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.

Memory card

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

To install the memory card

(1) Insert the memory card with the gold contact facing down.
(2) Push the memory card until it clicks into slot.

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To remove the memory card

(1) For safe removal, tap Applications tab > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.
(2) Push the memory card to eject it from the slot.

1.3 Charging the Battery

When you take your phone out of box for the first time, the battery isn't at full power. Please charge the battery fully before using.

(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 the charge.
(3) 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.

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NOTE:

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

To turn on your phone

Press and hold the power button until the phone shortly vibrates.

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.

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.

1.5 Lock/Unlock

Unlock the device

Drag G icon on screen and slide to unlock icon for unlocking the device.

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1.6 Contacts

"Contacts" is your phonebook that you can store friends' names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other information. "Contacts" can connect to your Google, corporate accounts, and integrate your contact information.

Adding a Contact

(1) Tap Applications tab >

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(2) Tap > tap + to add a new contact.
(3) Choose where you want to synchronize the new contact with Google account, Phone, SIM1 or SIM2.
(4) A new contact screen appears.
(5) Tap each field to fill out the contact information.
(6) Tap "DONE" to save it.

NOTE:

The SIM card contact can't add picture to contact information.

Searching for Contacts

On Contact Screen, do any of the following to easily search for contacts:

- Tap 🔒 to type the first few letters of the contact name to search. The list is filtered when typing. When finishing searching, you could tap ✗ to go back to the contacts screen.

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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.

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Icons Descriptions
GSmart Arty A3 - The Home Screen - 2Favorites Tray can keep your most important shortcuts and folders.
[OK/26]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.

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Icons Functions
GSmart Arty A3 - The Home Screen - 4Tethering or hotspot active
[SG3X]Tap to turn on/ off network.
[4W0V]Enable/disable Wi-Fi.
GSmart Arty A3 - The Home Screen - 5Enable/disable Bluetooth.
GSmart Arty A3 - The Home Screen - 6Enable/disable Google Location service.
[BHSK]Enable/disable Data Synchronization.
[CBT3]Tap to adjust the brightness.

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.

TypesIconsDescriptions
Phone call[ZY6]Call is in progress.
[TX5S]Your call is on hold.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 1Mute the call.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 2Speaker is on.
Volume[ADOW]Vibration is on.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 3Wired headset connected.
[AS2T]Wired microphone headset connected.
Battery—[085K]Battery is full.
—[WABK]Battery is low.
—[ZXY4]Battery is very low.
[SDCT]Battery is charging.
Network and Connection[0AT3]Maximum signal strength. Fewer bars indicate lower signal strength. Left icon is SIM1 signal (WCDMA+GSM). Right icon is SIM2 signal (GSM).
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 4GPRS\EDGE\ 3G\ HSPA is in progress.SIM1 supports GPRS\ EDGE\ 3G\ HSPA networks.SIM2 supports GPRS\ EDGE networks.
[XBB4]Wi-Fi is connected.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 5Wi-Fi is in progress.
[S230]Wi-Fi Network is activated.
[YAOT]Airplane mode.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 6Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated.
[WT30]Both USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are activated.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 7Bluetooth is on.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 8The device is connected to PC via the USB cable.
Notification[802A]New text message.
[DE33]New e-mail.
[DDDD]New Gmail.
[DWDD]Alarm.
[Z600]Event notification.
[WAT0]USB debugging is connected.
NotificationGSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 9Missed call.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 10General notification.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 11FM radio is on.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 12Playing a song.
GSmart Arty A3 - Status Icons - 13Downloading an application.

2. Phone Functions & Messages

2.1 Voice Calls

To make a call from the Phone screen

(1) Go to the Phone screen.
(2) Use the keypad to input phone numbers.
(3) Tap 🔔 to make the phone call.

NOTE:

  1. Tap ✗ to delete a number. Tap and hold ✗ to erase entire numbers.
  2. If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time, the Voice service will be set as default. You can set the default from the status bar on Phone screen.

To make a call from Contacts

(1) Tap Applications tab >
(2) Tap
(3) Tap a contact you want to call.

To make emergency calls

You have to unlock your device before making an emergency call. Enter the international emergency number 112 to make the emergency call.

Answering a call

When there is an incoming call:

  • The phone will ring with the ring volume is turned on.
  • A notification message will appear on the screen.

Ending a call

Tap ☐. It's the end icon to end a call.

2.2 Video Calls

To make a video call

(1) Go to the Phone screen.
(2) Use the keypad to input phone number.
(3) Then tap
(4) Tap "Video Call" to make the video call.

2.3 Creating and sending a text message

Your phone offers several ways to create and send a new text message.

From Message screen

(1) Tap Applications tab >
(2) Tap + to create a new message.
(3) In the "Type name or number" field, enter the recipient's phone numbers or tap to add from your contacts.
(4) Type your message in the "Type text message" field.
(5) Tap ▶ to send your message.

NOTE:

If you insert SIM1 and SIM2 at the same time, the Message service will be set as default. You can set the default from the status bar on Message screen.

From Contact screen

(1) Tap Applications tab >
(2) Tap a contact to display the contact information.

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(3) Tap the icon ☐ to send the message.
(4) Compose your message.
(5) Tap ▶ to send your message.

NOTE:

If you exit Messages before sending, unsent message will be saved as a draft automatically.

Google keyboard

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Icons Function
Tap to active Capital letter mode.
Tap to activate the symbols and numerical keyboard.
Tap to input something by voice.
Tap to delete words.

2.4 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) Tap Applications tab >
(2) Tap + to create a new message.
(3) Enter the recipient's phone numbers in the "Type name or number" field
(4) Tap 📋 to attach picture, video, record audio, contact, pictures, videos, audio or calendar. The message converts to a MMS message automatically.
(5) Enter your message with the on-screen keyboard in "Type text message" filed.
(6) Tap ▶ to send your message.

3. Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

3.1 Wi-Fi

Your device can connect to the detected network through Wi-Fi.

(1) Tap Applications tab > Wi-Fi.
(2) Switch to turn "Wi-Fi" on or off.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

(1) Tap "WI-FI", check Wi-Fi function and turn it on. Begin to search the available Wi-Fi networks.
(2) Detected networks are displayed below. Tap one network then tap "Connect".
(3) If you select an open network, the connection is established automatically.
(4) To connect a secured connection, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password then tap "Connect".
(5) When Wi-Fi is connected, the connection icon will be displayed on the status bar.

To add Wi-Fi network

(1) Tap Applications tab > Wi-Fi.
(2) In Wi-Fi screen, tap +. An on-screen window will pop-up.

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(3) Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the necessary information, then tap "Save" to save the settings.

3.2 Bluetooth

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, and your phone is visible to other Bluetooth devices.
  • Off: Bluetooth is turned off.

To turn Bluetooth on or off

(1) Tap Applications tab > 🎨 > 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.

To connect 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 Applications tab > 🎨 > Bluetooth.
(2) Tap "SEARCH FOR DEVICES" to search for a new device.
(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.

4. Multimedia Applications

4.1 Camera

Your phone is equipped with an 8MP camera to take photos and videos.

Camera Function

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IconFunctionIconFunction
[04AX]Tap to take a photo.[C440]Multi angle view mode.
GSmart Arty A3 - Camera Function - 2Tap to record a video.GSmart Arty A3 - Camera Function - 3Display the flash mode.
GSmart Arty A3 - Camera Function - 4Normal mode.[D26Y]Switch between rear and front camera.
GSmart Arty A3 - Camera Function - 5HDR mode.GSmart Arty A3 - Camera Function - 6Configure camera settings.
[404K]Face beauty mode.[8370]Displays the last image.
GSmart Arty A3 - Camera Function - 7Panorama mode.

Taking a photo

(1) Tap Applications tab > 📄. The screen switches to landscape view automatically.

(2) Tap 📋 to take a picture.

Recording a video

(1) Tap Applications tab > .
(2) Switch to recorder mode.
(3) Aim the phone at the subject.
(4) Tap to start to record, tap again to stop recording.

4.2 Music

You have to copy your audio files to the storage card before playing music, because the music player only plays audio files saved in the storage card of your phone. Tap Applications tab > Music.

- Playback screen: Displays the playback area with the playback controls.

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Icon Function
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 2Album art picture or animation
[246H]The area of audio information
[X50Z]Slide to go forward or backward
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 3To play the song
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 4To pause the song
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 5Previous song
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 6Next song
[D60W]Tap to go to playlists
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 7To start or close shuffle function
[625X]To repeat the current song/ all songs
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IconsProgramsDescription IconsProgramsDescription
[5X0A]Best ChoiceRecommended the best software and functionality.[XOWZ]BrowserBrowses the web and download files from Internet.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 8CalculatorPerforms arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, etc.[D803]CalendarCreates and tracks schedule or appointments.
[STYY]CameraCaptures still images.GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 9ChromeGoogle's browser service.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 10ClockSets up alarm clock.[SHKC]ContactsStores names, numbers, e-mail, and other information.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 11DownloadsTo view files and items you've downloaded.[ADDT]DropboxBring and share your photos, docs, and videos anywhere.
[SHY7]YouTubeIt is online video streaming service that to view, search, and upload videos.GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 12EmailSends and receives e-mail messages.
[STK2]File ManagerManages all files.[BTCA]FM RadioListen to music/news on the FM Radio.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 13GalleryViews and edits photos and videos.GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 14GmailGoogle's web-based e-mail service.
[SB8Y]Google SearchGoogle's search service.[DT42]Google SettingsShortcuts to your Google+ settings, Maps & Latitude, Location, Search, and Ads.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 15Google+Checks friends' updates and post updates of your own.[OSXT2]HangoutsGoogle's instant messaging program.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 16Play MusicListening to your music collection anywhere.[ZY6C]MessagingSends and receives all types of messages.
[DCYY]MapsGoogle's mapping service for searching places you want.[TTHZ]PhoneMakes and receives phone calls.
[SK2K]MusicPlays and manages the music and audio files.[BCZZ]Sound RecorderRecords a voice note.
[HZW]Play NewsstandGoogle's news services.[AKTH]Play GamesGoogle game center.
[4KB3]Play BooksGoogle e-book Store .[XOD3]DriveGoogle drive to store files with Google Docs.
[0AAA]Play StoreTo find applications which you can download and install on your phone.[ADAS]PhotosGoogle service to edit and back up pictures.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 17System updateChecking the system update information.[7222]SIM ToolkitIt enables the SIM to initiate actions.
[2608]Video PlayerPlaying videos.[3XSH]NotebookWriting down and save the words on the phone.
GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 18Google Zhuyin InputGoogle Zhuyin keyboard service.GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 19To DoTo save all the tasks and daily planning.
[HTAS]Voice SearchQuickly to search your phone, the web, and nearby locations by speaking.GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 20Kingsoft OfficeOffice Software.
[3224]Clean Masterclearing cache, residual files, privacy data and uninstalling apps.GSmart Arty A3 - Music - 21Battery DoctorTo save juice and extend battery life significantly.
[WHTO]Photo GridCreating attractive photo montages out of your works of art.

6. Managing Your Phone

6.1 Protecting Your Phone

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

Set up PIN Protection

(1) Tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
(2) Enter your PIN, and then, tap "Continue". Confirm your password, then, tap "OK".
(3) If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Application Drawer > 🎨 > APPS tab > Security > Screen lock. Confirm your PIN, and then, tap "Continue". Tap "None" to disable it.

Set up Password Protection

(1) Tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock > Password.
(2) Enter your password, and then, tap "Continue". Confirm your password, then, tap "OK".
(3) If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Application Drawer > >APPS tab > Security > 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).

(1) Tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock > 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".
(4) If you want to disable the function, please tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap "None" to disable it.

Set up Face Unlock

You can use front-facing shot to verify your identity to unlock your phone.

(1) Tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock > Face Unlock.
(2) Tap Set it up > Continue.
(3) Show your face in front of your phone until face captured. Then tap continue.
(4) Set up Pattern or PIN as the backup lock.
(5) If you want to disable the function, please tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap "None" to disable it.

Set up Voice Unlock

You can use voice command to unlock your phone.

(1) Tap Applications tab > Security > Screen lock > Voice Unlock.
(2) Tap unlock command.
(3) Speak a command with 2-8 syllables, then repeat 3-6 times.
(4) Tap Record button and speak out your voice command.
(5) Set up Pattern as the backup lock.
(6) If you want to disable the function, please tap Applications tab > Security > voice unlock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap "None" to disable it.

Enable the PIN of the SIM card

When the PIN is enabled, you are required to enter the PIN before using the phone.

(1) Tap Applications tab > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
(2) Tap "SIM1" or "SIM2". (If SIM2 inserted).
(3) Check "Lock SIM card". Input the PIN, and then, tap "OK".

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6.2 Backup or 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 > ☺ > Backup & reset.
(2) Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything to reset the phone.

NOTE:

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

  1. Specifications
System Information
Platform Android 4.4
Processor1.3GHz Quad Core
MemoryROM 4GB/ RAM 1GB
Display
Size 5"
Resolutions480 x 850 pixels
Size
Dimensions145 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (L x W x H)
Weight165 grams with battery
Power
Battery Li-ion pack2000 mAh
Power Adapter AC input100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.15A max.
DC output 5V, 1A
Standby timeUp to 300 hours (It may vary depending on the availability of local networks and the individual usage.)
Talk timeUp to 8 hours (It may vary depending on the availability of local networks and the individual usage.)
Radio Band & Standard
GSM/GPRS/EDGE850/ 900/ 1800/1900 MHz
WCDMA/HSDPA 900/ 2100 MHz
Connectivity
GPS GPS, AGPS
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
USBMicro USB
Audio Jack3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Digital Camera
Rear Camera8MP Color Camera with AF and Video Recording
Front Camera2MP
External Memory
Memory CardmicroSD supports up to 32GB
Temperature
Operating0°C to 40°C
SIM Card Slot
Dual SIM card slot.

NOTE:

  1. Specifications are subject to change without the prior notice. They may vary in some regions also.
  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

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those apps with AD which had been installed in your device for preventing any abnormal situation happens and saving more power as well.

If this document is modified, please download the latest version on GSmart official website. www.gigabytecm.com

Android 4.4 Introduction

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Phone Functions & Input2
1.1 Phone Calls 2
1.2 Video Calls4
1.3 Using On-Screen Keyboard5
Chapter 2 Email & Messages6
2.1 Creating and sending a text message6
2.2 E-mail Accounts 9
Chapter 3 Using the Internet11
3.1 Connecting to the Internet11
3.2 Bluetooth modes 13
Chapter 4 Multimedia Applications14
4.1 Viewing Photos and Videos14
4.2 Music15
Chapter 5 Programs17
5.1 Browser 17
5.2 Calculator17
5.3 Calendar18
5.4 Sound Recorder 18
5.5 Gmail19
5.6 Maps20
5.7 Clock 20
5.8 Play Store20
5.9 YouTube21
5.10 Google Search/ Google Now21
5.11 Downloads21
5.12 File Manager21
5.13 FM Radio 22
5.14 Google+22
5.15 Connecting your phone to a computer23
5.16 Screenshots 23
Chapter 6 Managing Your Phone24
6.1 Managing Basic Settings24
6.2 Managing Your SIM Cards26
6.3 Managing Your Accounts26
6.4 Protecting Your Phone27
6.5 Resetting Your Phone28

1. Phone Functions & Input

Phone Functions

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 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

NOTE:

Tap ✗ to delete a number. Tap and hold ✗ to erase entire numbers.

To make a call from People

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  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. On 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 0 until the "+" is displayed which is international prefix code.
  3. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number.
  4. Then tap SIM1 or SIM2 to make the international call.

To accept or reject an incoming call

  • To accept a call, slide to on the screen.
  • 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.

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To put a call on hold

If you are having a call conversation, you can tap to put the call on hold.

To switch between calls

If you are having a call conversation, and there is another incoming call, slide to put the first call on hold and answer the second call. Tap ☑ to switch between calls.

To set up conference calls

  1. When you are already having a call conversation, tap 📄+ to enter another phone number.
  2. When someone answer your phone call, tap ⬆. Merge calls to set up the conference call.
  3. If you 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.

To manage other voice call features

When you are having a call conversation

  • Tap 📋 to activate speakerphone, or tap 📋 again to cancel it.
  • Tap 🖱️ to mute microphone, or tap 🖱️ again to un-mute it.

Ending a call

Tap ☐ End icon to end a call.

1.2 Video Calls

To make a video call from Phone screen

  1. Go to the Phone screen.
  2. Use the keypad to input phone number.
  3. Then tap : > Video Call to make the video call.

To make a video call from People

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. On 🖱 tab, tap a contact into information screen.
  3. Tap to make the video call.

Ending a video call

Tap End icon to end a video call.

To manage other video call features

When you are having a video call conversation

  • Tap 📋 to activate speakerphone, or tap 📋 again to cancel it.
  • Tap 🖱️ to mute microphone, or tap 🖱️ again to un-mute it.
  • Tap to switch the video windows.

1.3 Using On-Screen Keyboard

On-screen keyboard appears in portrait mode when an application requires text input, such as messaging and writing e-mails. The keyboard input method is activated by the default settings.

Using on-screen keyboard

  • Use the keys on the on-screen keyboard.
  • Tap the keys to enter the characters.

Setting the Input Method from Settings Screen

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 🎨 > Language & input.
  2. Tap "Default". There is a pop-up window will show.
  3. Select an input method you want to use.

Personal Dictionary

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 🎨 > Language & input > Personal dictionary.
  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 📄b delete it.

Using Google Keyboard

● To toggle between upper and lower case letter display, tap
● To display the numerical and symbols keyboard, tap ?123.

Google Keyboard Settings

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 🎨 > Language & input
  2. On Keyboard & Input Methods Screen, Tap ☐ to do the preference settings

2. Email & Messages

2.1 Creating and sending a message

Create and send messages

  1. Text messages could be included text and emotional icons.
  2. Multimedia messages/ MMS contain letters, an image, an audio, or a video file.
  3. Support to send voice messages and attach files with ringtone and audio.

NOTE:

  1. If you insert both of SIM1 and SIM2, the messages service will be set as default.
  2. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > SIM management > Messaging to change the default setting.

From Message screen

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap + to create a new message.
  3. Type the recipient's phone number or tap + to add from your contacts.
  4. Type your message and tap ▶ to send your message.

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NOTE:

If you exit Messaging before sending, unsent message will be saved as a draft automatically.

From People screen

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap a contact to display the contact information.
  3. Tap ☐ to send the message.
  4. Compose your message and tap ➤ to send your message.

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From Phone screen

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap ⏻ tab to view all call history.
  3. Tap a call contact from the call log.
  4. Tap icon ☐ to send the message.
  5. Compose your message and tap ➤ to send your message.

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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.

To reply to a text message

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

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  1. Tap a message you want to reply.

  2. Type your message and tap ➤ to send your message.

To forward a text message

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap a message to view the whole thread.
  3. Tap and hold a message to show Message option list.
  4. Tap "Forward".
  5. Tap + to select recipient.
  6. Tap ▶ to send your message.

To delete all messages

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Menu > Delete all threads.
  3. Tap "Delete" to delete all messages in this message box.

To delete a message thread

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Long press a message thread you want to delete.
  3. Tap to delete the message thread.

To delete a message within a thread

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Choose a message you want to delete.
  3. Tap and hold it until a Message options list shows.
  4. Tap "Delete" to delete the message.

To create a voice message

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap + to create a new message.
  3. Tap + >
  4. Add "Ringtone" or "Audio" on the Message screen
  5. Tap "Play" to listen to your recording again, Tap "Replace" to be replaced another attachment, or tap "Remove" to delete.
  6. Type your message and tap ➤ to send your message.

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2.2 Email Accounts

All your received email messages are delivered to your phone.

Set up an Internet Email account

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

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  1. Enter your e-mail address and Password. Tap "Next".
  2. Select the e-mail account of types.
  3. The phone will retrieve the e-mail settings automatically.

  4. If the e-mail settings are pre-configured, the e-mail setup wizard displays a successful message.

  5. If the e-mail settings are not found, manual setup is in process automatically. You can follow the instructions to complete the settings.

  6. 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

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  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Menu > Settings > ADD ACCOUNT.
  3. Please follow the "Account setup" steps to finish the settings

To delete an Email account

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  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Menu > Settings.
  3. Tap one of your accounts (If you have two more email accounts).
  4. Tap "Remove account" which is on the bottom of the page.
  5. Tap "OK" to confirm.

Composing and sending an Email

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  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Account name to select an account.
  3. Tap + to compose a new email.
  4. Enter the recipient's email address.
  5. Enter the Subject and compose your email.
  6. Tap ▶ to send your email.

Sending an E-mail from People screen

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  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap a contact you want to email to.
  3. Tap the contact's Email address. Tap "Email" in the submenu.
  4. Enter the Subject and compose your email.
  5. Tap ▶ to send your email.

Adding attachments to an Email message

Before sending your message, tap Menu > Attach file, and then, choose an attachment you

want to attach.

To reply or forward an Email

  1. Open an e-mail.
  2. Refer the following instructions:

  3. Reply: Tap to reply the email.

  4. Reply all: Tap : > to reply all recipients and sender.
  5. Forward: Tap : > to forward the e-mail to other people.

  6. Enter the recipient and compose your e-mail.

  7. Tap ▶ to send your email.

To delete an Email

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

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  1. In your mail Inbox, select the email you would like to delete.
  2. Tap 📄 to delete the email.

3. Using the Internet

3.1 Connecting to the Internet

Your phone connects to the Internet via:

Wi-Fi
● GPRS/ EDGE/ 3G/ 3.5G/ HSPA+

NOTE:

If you connect to the Internet, you may be charged. If you want to stop the connection, you need to tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > SIM management > Data connection to unmark data enabled.

Wi-Fi

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Wi-Fi.
  2. Switch to turn "Wi-Fi" on or off.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

  1. Tap "Wi-Fi", check Wi-Fi function and turn it on. Begin to search the available Wi-Fi networks.
  2. Detected networks are displayed below. Tap one network then tap "Connect".
  3. If you select an open network, the connection is established automatically.
  4. To connect a secured connection, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password and then tap "Connect".
  5. When Wi-Fi is connected, the connection icon will be displayed on the status bar.

To add Wi-Fi network

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Wi-Fi.
  2. On Wi-Fi screen, tap + And an on-screen window will pop-up.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the necessary information, then tap "Save" to finish the settings.

To configure Wi-Fi settings

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap Menu > Advanced to check the Wi-Fi settings.

Tethering & portable hotspot

  1. Share your phone's mobile data connection via USB, Bluetooth, or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
  2. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
  3. You can turn on/off USB tethering, Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth tethering and configure the Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

VPN settings

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > More > VPN.
  2. 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.
  3. After you set it up. It will go back to VPN screen.

  4. Tap "Add VPN network" to edit VPN network.

  5. After filling in all necessary information, tap "Save" to finish the settings.

To start a data connection

If you set up multiple data connections, select the connection you want to use.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > SIM management > Data connection.
  2. 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 > APPS tab > SIM management > Roaming > Data roaming.
  2. Check the SIM card you want to connect to data when roaming.

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. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 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.

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 > APPS tab > Bluetooth.
  2. Tap "SEARCH FOR DEVICES" to search for a new device.
  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. If you want to view the received files, you can tap Menu > Show received files.

4. Multimedia Applications

4.1 Viewing Photos and Videos

To view photos in the album

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

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  1. Tap one of picture folders to view the images in thumbnails.
  2. Tap an image to view.
  3. 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 > Slideshow.
  2. Tap screen to stop the slide show.

To set the image as Wallpaper

  1. While viewing the image, tap Menu > Set picture as > 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

  1. While viewing the image, tap Menu > Set picture as > Contact photo.
  2. Choose a contact to add image.
  3. Drag your finger to select the crop area.
  4. Tap "CROP" to save the image as the contact photo.

To edit an image

While viewing the image, to edit an image:

  • To crop, tap Menu > Crop. Drag your finger to select the area you want to keep. Tap "CROP" to save the image.
  • To add effects, tap Menu > 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 > Details.
  2. The file information is displayed. Tap "Close" to return to the image.

Play video from the video file

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Gallery > [icon] > select a video file you want.
  2. Tap ▶ to play it.

4.2 Music

To play music

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Songs, and all songs on the phone will be displayed.
  3. Tap to select a song, and then it will play automatically.

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Icon Function
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GSmart Arty A3 - To play music - 4The area of audio information
GSmart Arty A3 - To play music - 5Slide to go forward or backward
[H9C2]To play the song
[617H]To pause the song
[TTB2]Previous song
[76G5]Next song
[W4Z0]Tap to go to playlists
[8ZY]To start or close shuffle function
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Changing Playback options

While playing music, tap Menu button on the bottom of screen.

  • Tap "Party shuffle" to play all songs in shuffle order.
  • Tap "Add to playlist" to add the song.
  • Tap "Use as ringtone" to set up your personal ringtone.
  • Tap "Delete" to delete the song which is playing.

- Tap "Library" to see all playlists.

To edit music

You could set up effects, tap Menu > Sound effects.

  1. Drag or tap Equalizer to turn it on.
  2. Tap arrow to show different effect list
  3. Tap to select an effect you want. Items will be adjusted automatically.
  4. Tap arrow to show different preset reverb list.
  5. Tap to select an effect you want.

Creating a new playlist

Add songs to a specific playlist or create a playlist.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. In Songs tab, long press a song you want to add, then tap "Add to playlist" in the pop-up submenu.
  3. Tap "New" to create a new playlist. The song will be added to the new playlist automatically.
  4. You may check this new playlist in Playlists tab.

To remove a music file from the playlist

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. In Songs tab, tap and hold the song you want to delete. Then, tap "Delete" in the pop-up submenu.
  3. Tap "OK", and then, the song will be deleted from the list.

5. Programs

5.1 Browser

Open the Browser to view web pages.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  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.

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  • Tap to view all of web pages that are opening.
  • Tap + to open a new web page.
  • Tap ✗ to close a web page.
  • Tap to view BOOKMARKS.

To set the Home page

  1. While viewing a web page, tap Menu > Setting > General > 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 > 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.

Managing Bookmarks

On a web page, tap Menu > Bookmarks/History. You can view BOOKMARKS, HISTORY and SAVED PAGES.

5.2 Calculator

With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your phone.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

  2. In Calculator screen, tap "Menu" to select the advanced panel.

5.3 Calendar

  1. Calendar helps you schedule and sound alarms for appointments, meetings, and events.
  2. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 31.
  3. If you do not log in your Google Account, tap Menu > Settings > ADD ACCOUNT to create an account, or tap "Existing" to sign in the Google account. Please follow the on-screen instruction to log in.
  4. Tap Calendar arrow > Day, Week, Month, or Agenda to change the displays of your events.
  5. Tap 25 to go back to today.
  6. Tap Menu > Settings to see more settings.

To view an event

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 31.
  2. Tap Calendar arrow > Agenda to display the events.

To add and schedule an event

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 31.
  2. Tap Menu > 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".
  5. To set up the "REPETITION", select one of the options from the list.
  6. To set up a reminder, select the time from the list.
  7. When finished, tap "DONE" to return to the calendar.

NOTE:

The added and scheduled events will be showed in the status bar.

5.4 Sound Recorder

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. On the recorder screen, tap ● to record. Tap ■ to end recording. Then Tap ▶ to play.
  3. Tap "Discard" to delete an audio file. Tap "Save" to store an audio file.

To play an audio file

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Playlists > My recordings.
  2. Tap an audio file to play.

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 > APPS tab >

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  1. If you 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.
  2. Once logged in, you can begin reading and sending emails from your Gmail account.

To remove Gmail account

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > ACCOUNTS Google > the preferred Gmail account > Sync.
  2. Tap Menu > Remove account.

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5.6 Maps

Google's mapping service help you search for the places you want.

To open Maps

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

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IconsFunction
[096D]Display your current location
[0W7C]Select different layers, such as Traffic, Satellite, Transit Lines, etc.
GSmart Arty A3 - To open Maps - 2Type in a keyword and search for a place you want
GSmart Arty A3 - To open Maps - 3Input the start point and end point to get the direction
Find places, such as restaurants, cafes, bars, attractions, etc.
  1. Tap Menu to set more options as below:

● To view about, terms, and privacy: Tap Menu > Settings > About, terms & privacy.
● To show extra functions on map: Tap Menu > Settings.

NOTE:

If you connect to the Internet and turn on the GPS, you may be charged.

5.7 Clock

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tao Ⓤ to set alarms. Tap ⚙ to select the time in different cities. Tap ⦋ > Settings > adjust CLOCK/ALARMS settings.
  3. Tap ☒ to use Timer function. Tap ⏻ to use Stopwatch function. Tap ⏱ to back to Clock function.

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5.8 Play Store

Play Store allows you to find and download applications and fun games to your phone.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. If you 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 play store.
  4. You can also tap Menu > My apps to view the programs you have downloaded.

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5.9 YouTube

YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view, search, and upload videos.

To Play YouTube

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Videos are grouped into categories. Tap a category to watch the available videos.
  3. Tap a video to play.

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To upload your video

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Menu > Sing in. Then select one of your accounts to sign in.
  3. Tap the YouTube icon on the top left of the screen.
  4. Tap your account name into account information screen.
  5. Tap ↑ then Tap a video to upload.

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5.10 Google Search/ Google Now

Search for the information in the Internet and on the phone. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > You can also see the Google search 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.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Choose "Sort by size" or "Sort by date".

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5.12 File Manager

File manager helps you manage the files in your phone and in your SD card.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

  2. Tap the folder you want to browse it.

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5.13 FM Radio

Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >

Please plug in your earphone before listening.

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More functions
GSmart Arty A3 - FM Radio - 4Add to favorites
GSmart Arty A3 - FM Radio - 5Previous radio frequency/ Next radio frequency
GSmart Arty A3 - FM Radio - 6Previous channel/ Next channel

5.14 Google+

You can check your friends' updates, post updates of your own and chat with your friends in Google+.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. If you 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.

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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

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text_image USB computer connection CONNECT AS USB storage XP recommended. Lets you transfer files between your computer and your Android device. Media device (MTP) Lets you transfer media files on Windows, or using Android File Transfer on Mac (we www.android.com/transfer) Camera (PTP) Lets you transfer photos using camera software, and transfer any files on computers that don't support MTP Charge only stop all USB functions. Lets you speed up USB charging and decrease power consumption. CONNECT AS CD-ROM Built-in CD-ROM Show a virtual CD-ROM containing some useful software.

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text_image USB mass storage USB connected You've connected to your computer via USB. Touch the button below if you want to copy files between your computer and your Android's SD-card. Turn on USB storage

5.16 Screenshots

Please press the and hold "Volume Down Key" and "Power Key" at the same time to capture any screen from the device. Tap > view screenshots. Please refer the screenshots link :/Pictures/Screenshots

6. 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. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Date & time.
  2. If you turn on "Automatic data & 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.
  3. If you check "Automatic time zone", the system will get the information of time zone automatically. You can tap "Select time zone" to select a time zone from the list also.
  4. Tap "Set date". Please adjust the month, the day, and the year. Tap "Set" to save the settings.
  5. Tap "Set Time". Please adjust the hour and the minute. You can switch AM/PM. Tap "Set" to save the settings.
  6. Check "Use 24-hour format" if you want.
  7. 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

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab >
  2. Tap Ⓤ to set up a new alarm.
  3. Tap + to adjust the hour and the minute. You can switch AM/PM. Tap "OK" to save the settings.
  4. Tap "Repeat" to select a day to sound the alarm.
  5. Tap "CESIUM" to set up the preferred ringtone as the alarm sounds. Tap "OK" to save the settings.
  6. Check "Vibrate" to enable/disable the vibration as the alarm sounds.
  7. Tap "Label" to enter the description for the alarm.
  8. Tap "OK" to save the settings of the alarm.

To turn off the backlight when the phone is idle

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 🎨 > Display > Sleep.
  2. Select from the list of screen timeout. Your setting is saved automatically.

To adjust the brightness

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Display > Brightness.
  2. Drag the slider of brightness to adjust the brightness.
  3. Or select "Automatic brightness" to let device adjust brightness by itself.

To change the screen orientation

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Display.

  2. Check "Auto-rotate screen" to adjust the screen automatically.

To display the screen never sleep while charging

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > About phone.
  2. Tap five times on "Build number".
  3. "Develop options" will be show up.
  4. Select "Stay awake" to display the screen never sleep while charging.

To create a new ringtone mode

You can create several audio profiles to use. In the meanwhile, you may also set up the voice call ringtone, video call ringtone, volumes, and ringtone of events together.

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Audio profiles.
  2. Tap + to add a new audio profile.
  3. Input the new profile name.
  4. Tap the new audio profile on the settings screen.

6.2 Managing your SIM cards

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 > APPS tab > SIM management.
  2. Tap a SIM card from "SIM INFORMATION" list.
  3. Tap "Set background color" to select one of colors.

Setting the default 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 > APPS tab > SIM management.
  2. Tap "Voice call"/ "Messaging" to show option list.
  3. Select one of SIM cards, or "Always ask".

6.3 Managing your accounts

Adding one or more Google Accounts

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > 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 > APPS tab > ACCOUNTS.
  2. Tap the account you want to sync.
  3. Tap Menu > Sync now.

Removing your account

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > ACCOUNTS.
  2. Tap the account you want to remove.
  3. Tap Menu > Remove account.

NOTE:

  1. Let Google apps access your location, please tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Google ACCOUNTS > Location settings > ON.
  2. To allow location access by non-Google apps, please go to Application Drawer > APPS tab > Location access.

6.4 Protecting Your 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 > APPS tab > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
  2. Tap "SIM1" or "SIM2". (If SIM2 inserted).
  3. Select "Lock SIM card". Input the PIN, and then, tap "OK".

Change the PIN of the SIM card

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
  2. Tap "SIM1" or "SIM2". (If SIM2 inserted).
  3. Tap "Change SIM PIN". Type the old PIN. Then tap "OK".
  4. Type the new PIN. Then tap "OK".
  5. Re-type the new PIN. Then tap "OK" to change the PIN.

Set up Password Protection

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Security > Screen lock > Password.
  2. Enter your password, and then, tap "Continue". Confirm your password, then, tap "OK".
  3. If you want to disable screen lock security, please tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Security > 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).

  1. Tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Security > Screen lock > 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".
  4. If you want to disable the function, please tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > Security > Screen lock. Confirm the saved pattern, and then, tap "None" to disable it.

6.5 Resetting 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 > APPS tab > Backup & reset.
  2. Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone > 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:

  • Input *#06#, IMEI will automatically appear on the screen.
  • Or tap Application Drawer > APPS tab > About phone > Status > IMEI information.

Functions and applications may vary by model.

Please visit www.gigabytecm.com and download the latest version if any.

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Brand : GSmart

Model : Arty A3

Category : Cellphone