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Gigaset GS270 / LUG International en / A31008-N1503-R101-1-7619 / GS270SIX.fm / 9/11/17

Fingerprint

Using

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Fingerprint sensor

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Flash

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Flight mode

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Font size

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For multimedia messages, see MMS
For text messages, see SMS
For the screen lock, refer to the Display lock
Function

Enabling/disabling with quick settings

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Quick start with fingerprint

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Google account

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Set up with wizard

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Google apps

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Google keypad

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Google search

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Google services

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Enable/disable with wizard

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Handsfree mode

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Headset connection

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Help

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Help on the Messages app

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Hotspot

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Icons

Notifications

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Quick settings

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Status bar

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User guide

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Idle mode

Enable

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End

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Set period of inactivity

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Import of contacts

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Important interruptions

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Importing vCards

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Install CA certificate

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Install client certificate

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Installation, app

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Intelligent power save mode

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Keypad

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Keypad settings

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Keypad tones

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Language

Setting from Settings menu

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Setting with wizard

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Letter codes for quick access to apps

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Listening to a recorded call

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Location detection

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Location history

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Location mode

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Lock screen message

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LTE

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Main memory

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Usage

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Making calls

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Over the Internet

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Over WLAN

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Using headset

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Using speaker

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Memory

Freeing up

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Message bar

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Message LED

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Messages

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Define settings with wizard

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Manage

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Read

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Microphone

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Muting

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Micro-USB socket

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MMS

Create

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Search all

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Mobile network

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Music

Managing

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Setting the volume

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Muting

From quick settings

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Using rules

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Name format

Contact in Contacts app

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Contact in Phone app

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Navigation buttons

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Network connections

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Network services

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Notification

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Clear

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Reset

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Sound

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Vibration mode

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View

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Notifications

Settings

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Notifications bar

Open

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Number

Enter from keypad

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Numbers

Block

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On/Off button

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Open the App menu

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Summary of Contents for GS270

Page 1: ...Gigaset GS270 LUG International en A31008 N1503 R101 1 7619 Cover_front_c fm 9 11 17 GS270 GS270 plus You can also find the user guide online on your smartphone ...

Page 2: ...ur device 13 Configuring the start screens 18 Notifications 20 Apps 22 Downloads 27 Fingerprint sensor 27 Do not disturb 29 Additional functions 30 Communication 33 Making calls 33 Contacts 38 Messages SMS MMS 42 Settings 46 Device 46 Security 53 Accounts and location detection 58 Apps 61 Network connections 63 System 74 Appendix 77 Customer service 77 Manufacturer s advice 77 Icons 80 Index 82 No...

Page 3: ...ersion 1 0 Gigaset GS270 Overview Gigaset GS270 1 SIM SD card slot 11 Rear camera 2 Message LED 12 Flash torch 3 Front camera 13 Fingerprint sensor 4 Receiver 14 Speaker 5 Headset connector 3 5 mm jack 6 Volume button top bottom 7 On Off button 8 Touchscreen 9 Microphone 10 Micro USB socket 1 3 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 ...

Page 4: ... bar Icons show the arrival of notifications and various states p 80 Access to notifications p 20 Access to quick settings p 16 Navigation buttons p 16 Favourites bar Access to the App menu and frequently used apps p 18 Start screen display Number of start screens position of the current start screen p 20 Area for apps and widgets They can be placed anywhere p 18 Google search p 15 ...

Page 5: ...esult in damage to devices or personal injury Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs Prerequisite for carrying out the following action Additional helpful information Step Follow this procedure Tap the icon in the middle of the Favourites bar The App menu opens Note You can skip this step if the app you want to open is on a start sc...

Page 6: ... substances or fine particles such as dust or metal powder particles Short circuiting disassembling and modifying the mobile phone are not permitted because they present a risk of injury electric shock fire or damage to the charger The USB connection must be established with USB version 2 0 or higher If the mobile telephone becomes hot changes colour or shape or leaks whilst being used charged or ...

Page 7: ...and the people around you use other medical devices please contact the relevant manufacturer for information on whether such devices are protected from radio frequency signals in the environment You can also consult your doctor about this Emergency calls Make sure the mobile phone is switched on and connected to the GSM network Enter the emergency number as required and speak Tell the person at th...

Page 8: ...lay and damage the elec tronic circuitry and sensitive parts inside Do not use the device if the display is cracked or shattered Fragments of glass or plastic can injure hands and face In the event of malfunction of your mobile phone battery or accessories please contact a Gigaset Service Centre for an inspection Other important information Never point the flash light directlyat the eyes of people...

Page 9: ... SD card in the smart phone Open the SIM SD card slot To do this poke a pointed implement into the small opening on the SIM SD card slot and press Pull out the card slot Place the nano SIM card s micro SD card in the card slot Replace the SIM SD card slot and push down until it clicks into place Do not exert any force when inserting the SIM or the memory card because doing so might damage the card...

Page 10: ...ing on the device for the first time a wizard starts which guides you through the initial configuration Wizard for configuring the device When you switch on your phone for the first time you are automatically guided through the most important configuration steps Selecting the language The set language is displayed Select another language as required tap Inserting SIM cards This screen is only show...

Page 11: ...ering a name You can enter a name to personalise apps Enter First name and as required Surname using the keypad Next Setting up email Gmail is set up once you log in to your Google account This is where you can set up email addresses for other mail accounts The mails are also displayed in the Gmail app Select provider Enter access details Next If you do not want to set up any more email accounts N...

Page 12: ...rt screen is displayed You can specify various settings for the start screen Touch and hold the wallpaper on the start screen Changing the wallpaper Wallpapers Images saved on the device are displayed Select the wallpaper Tap Choose wallpaper from Making widgets available on the start screen Widgets The available widgets are displayed Touch and hold the required widget The start screen is displaye...

Page 13: ...play lock p 53 Switching off Press and hold the On Off button Tap Power off OK Switching on and off at certain times Automatically switch the smartphone on and off at certain times Settings System Schedule power on off Enable disable the functions with the switches Tap the time currently set for switching on and off Set the time at which you want to switch the device on or off Time Set the time OK...

Page 14: ...p and select function or setting tap the element Enter text Tap a text field A keypad is shown Touching and holding Keep your finger on an element until it responds Dragging and releasing Touch and hold the element Move your finger across the screen to the place required Release the element Example Moving apps on the start screen Swiping or dragging Move your finger quickly across the screen witho...

Page 15: ...ns and configure them as you wish to be able to quickly access favourite apps and content p 18 Returning to the start screen from any user situation Tap the Navigation button The start screen which was open last time is displayed Switching between start screens Swipe left or right to the required start screen Browse smartphone and Internet At the top of every start screen is Googlesearch enabling ...

Page 16: ...ons of the quick settings p 80 Enabling and disabling a function Tap the setting Settings are white when enabled and not shown when disabled Changing a setting Settings for which there are more options e g WLAN or Bluetooth have a small arrow next to the name Tap the name under the icon Change the setting as required Editing quick settings You can make available more quick settings remove any not ...

Page 17: ...ing entered suggestions from the keypad dictionary are shown above the keypad Editing text Enable ringtone Enable vibration Disable ringtone Entering letters and symbols Tap a key Entering uppercase letters Tap the shift key Enabling disabling Caps Lock Double tap the shift key Showing umlauts Touch and hold the key Using a suggestion Tap the word The word is included and a space is inserted autom...

Page 18: ...input Virtual keyboard Google Voice input Configuring the start screens You can create several start screens and configure them as you wish to be able to quickly access favourite apps and content Tailoring the Favourites bar At the bottom of every start screen is the Favourites bar from which you are able to quickly access the apps you use most frequently Removing apps from the Favourites bar Touc...

Page 19: ...n are shown in the background Drag the widget to a free place on a start screen and release your finger The sizes of some widgets can be changed Touch and hold a widget Release your finger If the size of the widget can be changed you see a dotted frame on the edges Change the size of the widget by dragging the dots Once the correct size is set Tap anywhere outside the widget Moving apps and widget...

Page 20: ...position and release your finger Removing a start screen Remove all apps and widgets from a start screen by deleting them or moving them to another start screen When the last app or widget has been removed the start screen is deleted Notifications Notifications inform you about various events such as the arrival of a new voice message or email appointments or wake up calls Notifications are displa...

Page 21: ...ipe the notification to the left or right Deleting all notifications on the Notifications screen Scroll down to the end of the notifications Clear all Resetting a notification on the lock screen or at the top of the screen to read it later Swipe the notification up Settings for notifications Changing the default notification sound Settings Device Sound Default notification ringtone Select notifica...

Page 22: ...vailable for the lock screen Don t show notifications at all Show all notification content Hide sensitive notification content You can configure these settings differently for individual apps or use them as default settings for all apps Default setting for all apps Settings Device Notifications Tap On the lock screen Select the required option App specific setting Settings Device Apps All apps are...

Page 23: ...codes c e w o m s z and v Some letters are already assigned to apps The apps assigned are within square brackets You can change this default assignment For codes not assigned by default there is nothing within the brackets Assigning an app Tap the entry for the required code The list of available apps is displayed Select the app you want Opening an app with the help of code With the device in idle...

Page 24: ...t Open the app screen Install Uninstalling or disabling apps You can delete apps you no longer need from the device You can uninstall apps you have downloaded They are completely removed from the device Apps preinstalled on the device system apps can be disabled but not completely removed Disabled apps are not show on the device Settings Device Apps Select an app you want to uninstall Uninstall Di...

Page 25: ... at the top or on the side at half its size The icon is now displayed in the Navigation bar Selecting the second app Tap The start screen is opened Open the second app from a start screen or the App menu The app is loaded into the second screen area or In the list of recently used apps in the second screen area tap the title of the second app The app is loaded into the second screen area Search Br...

Page 26: ...d your device verifies apps when being installed and regularly searches the device for potentially harmful apps Settings Users Google Security Verifyapps Enable theScan devicefor security threats switch The following actions are possible when you install an app which is not from Google Play Recommendation not to install the app Installation of the app is blocked when there is a threat to the secur...

Page 27: ...the Downloads app Working with downloaded files Downloads Fingerprint sensor The device has a fingerprint sensor p 3 It enables for example the device to be unlocked using a fingerprint purchases to be authorised you to register with certain apps and opening of a contact quickly from idle mode The Scan device for security threats function is enabled This option might not work for all apps because ...

Page 28: ...nager Use the alternative method for unlocking pattern PIN or password Touch and hold the name Enter the new name in the text field max 15 characters OK Quick start of functions Select the functions to be started with prolonged pressing on the fingerprint sensor Possible functions Open the camera take a photo from the viewfinder screen of the camera accept a call and cancel a wake up call Settings...

Page 29: ...mes or other media Alarms only Signalising of wake up calls also the sound for music videos games or other media is turned on Priority only Signalising of important notifications also the sound for music videos games or other media is turned on Important notifications are messages from apps with setting Treat as priority p 22 Further events can be defined as important interruptions such as calls f...

Page 30: ...wipe down The quick settings are displayed Tap Do not disturb More settings Priority only allows Enable disable events for Alarms Reminders Events and Repeat callers with the switch Messages and calls are not signalled acoustically by default setting None To change the setting Tap Messages Calls Select the required option From anyone From contacts only From starred contacts only Selected contacts ...

Page 31: ...stored in the internal memory of the device The icon is displayed in the Notifications bar Viewing a screenshot Swipe the Notifications bar down Tap notification Screenshot captured The screenshot is displayed If more than one app is available for editing images such as Photos and Gallery Select the desired app Sending files between a computer and the smartphone Use a USB cable to send photos musi...

Page 32: ... music Use the Music Manager to upload music from the computer to the Google Play media library For information on managing music with Google Play Music Google Help Printing Apps with a print function enable you to print from your device Printing via apps The procedure for printing depends on the used app Open the menu from icon or Tap Printing Printing the screen content Take a screenshot p 31 an...

Page 33: ...ers stored for the contact are shown Tap the required phone number Contacts p 38 Using a phone number of a favourite contact Tap The Favourites list opens Tap the required contact The main phone number of the contact is selected Adding contacts to Favourites p 40 Using a phone number from the call log Tap The call log opens Tap the required phone number Call log p 37 Ending a call Tap Whilst a num...

Page 34: ...uetooth headset Tap Muting and switching back on the microphone Tap Interrupting and continuing a call Tap Recording a call Tap Start recording A red dot under the Options bar flashes during the recording End recording STOP RECORDING Listening to a recorded call File Manager Internal storage PhoneRecord Tap the required sound file The date and time of the recording are part of the name of the soun...

Page 35: ... a conference call Tap Manage conference The phone numbers of those taking part are displayed Tap next to the number to no longer take part in the conference call Making calls over WLAN Make calls over WLAN and the Internet instead of the mobile network Using a WLAN call function of a mobile network operator Phone Tap Settings Calls Enable disable the Wi Fi Calling option with the switch To make c...

Page 36: ...nging the ringtone Phone ringtone Select ringtone OK Vibrate for incoming calls Enable option Also vibrate for calls Tones when tapping the dialpad Enable option Dialpad tones Editing quick SMS responses If you do not want to accept a call you can send a predefined SMS instead p 34 Editing automatically sent SMS text Phone Tap Settings Quick responses Four predefined messages are listed Tap a repl...

Page 37: ...one Tap Settings Calling accounts Tap the SIM card of the operator whose network services you want to edit Call log The call log shows all outgoing accepted and missed calls Showing the call log Phone Tap The calls are listed with phone number place and date Arrow icons show the types of calls Showing call details Tap call Call details Information on the call is displayed such as time and duration...

Page 38: ...ur contacts such as different numbers address mail address and much more Other apps such as the Phone app access the information and make it available where it is needed Using contacts If you require frequent access to the contacts move the Contacts app to the start screen p 18 Viewing contacts Contacts The contacts are listed in alphabetical order Only showing favourite and frequently used contac...

Page 39: ...onised Tap Group name Enter the name Tap Adding a contact to a group Tap the group Tap Edit Tap All contacts belonging to the account are listed Tick the checkboxes next to the contacts to be assigned to the group OK Tap Removing a contact from a group Tap the group Tap Edit Tap next to the contact Tap Deleting a contact group Contacts Tap Groups Select group Tap Delete OK Adding contacts Creating...

Page 40: ...ntacts Editing contact details Contacts Select the contact to edit Tap Tap the field you wish to edit Change the contents Tap or Scroll down Tap More fields Fill in the required fields Tap Editing the ME entry The first entry in the contact list is called Me This is where you define details about yourself If you have already entered a name for personalising your smartphone when getting started thi...

Page 41: ...ne contact at the same time Touch and hold the first contact Checkboxes are displayed next to the contact entries Select all the contacts you want to delete Tap Delete OK Linking contacts Merge multiple contact entries for a person in one contact Contacts Touch and hold the contact you want to merge with others Select the checkboxes next to the contacts to be merged with the first contact Tap Link...

Page 42: ...sation Tap Enter the phone number name or email address Whilst you are doing so matching contacts from the contact list are suggested Tap a suggestion or continue with your entry or Select one or more contacts to whom to send the message Enter a message Enter the text Inserting a Smiley Emoticon Whilst entering the text tap to the right of the text field Select the icon Back to the keypad Tap Savi...

Page 43: ...Tap The camera opens Enable Full screen mode Tap Record a video Tap Start a recording Tap Voice messages Tap A microphone icon is displayed Touch and hold the icon Record your voice message Release the icon Map with location Tap A map in which your current location is entered is displayed Confirm location or Drag the map up move the location and select another position The files appended are displ...

Page 44: ... messages Touch and hold the message An options bar is shown at the top Select an option Sharing a message Tap Apps with which you can edit and forward the message are shown such as other Messengers email and Google Drive Forwarding a message to a contact or another recipient Tap Select a recipient or start a new conversation Send with Copying message text Tap The text is copied to cache You can u...

Page 45: ...ications for certain contacts Disable notification Tap Re enable notification Tap Archiving conversations Archived conversations are no longer shown on the start screen of the app but you can still read them Tap The conversations selected are archived Open archive Tap Archived The conversations archived are displayed Retrieve conversations from the archive Touch and hold the conversations Tap The ...

Page 46: ...he country The language is included in the list Select language Touch and hold the entry Drag up and release Delete language from list Tap Remove Select the languages to delete Tap OK Display Brightness Change the screen brightness or adapt it the surroundings From the Status bar swipe down using two fingers The quick settings are opened or Settings Device Display Brightness level Set the brightne...

Page 47: ...ingtone media and alarm volumes with slider bars Enabling disabling vibration Disabling the ringtone enabling vibration Press the bottom of the Volume button until the ringtone volume reaches the lowest setting and the device vibrates The icon is displayed in the Status bar Enabling the ringtone and vibration Settings Device Sound Enable disable option Also vibrate for calls with the switch Ringto...

Page 48: ...e rule name OK Select the option During events for Select the account to which the rule applies when you are using more than one account with calendar events Where reply is Select the events to which the rule applies events you have confirmed with Yes or Perhaps or have not confirmed at all Do not disturb Select the Do not disturb mode Total silence Alarms only Priority only p 29 Enabling a rule E...

Page 49: ...c or the system component required Using Power Save mode Save power until the device can be charged again Some of the device s functions are limited in Power Save mode Google Maps Navigation cannot be used The vibration function location services and most background data are restricted Email SMS MMS and other apps requiring the synchronisation function are only updated when opened Enabling disabli...

Page 50: ...e Flight mode Mobile standby Switch to aeroplane mode to save power in areas with no mobile coverage Enable Flight mode with the switch Disable WLAN when not used Wi Fi Turn off Wi Fi when not using it or when it isn t available Disable WLAN with the switch Storage The device differentiates between permanent device storage which can be extended with an SD card and main memory The permanent storage...

Page 51: ...ps which are not used p 24 Delete saved photos and videos and or save them in the Cloud e g using Google Photos Remove downloaded music films and other media Empty clear the cache or data for individual apps p 62 Main memory Your device might not work perfectly if not enough main memory is available Displaying main memory usage Settings Device Memory Main memory usage is shown in relation to a sel...

Page 52: ...n the original text colour Power button ends call End calls by pressing the On Off button Auto rotate screen Automatically switch between landscape or portrait view when the smartphone is rotated Speak passwords When entering passwords receive spoken feedback from TalkBack Enabled Password characters are spoken out so as to be audible just like all other entered characters Disabled Password charac...

Page 53: ...ock Setting up a display lock Settings Users Security Screen lock Enter the PIN pattern or password if you have already specified a lock Select the method Pattern PIN Password Select option Require pattern to start device if the requirement is for the device to prompt unlocking at the start Continue For Pattern Draw the pattern join together at least four dots Continue Repeat the pattern Confirm F...

Page 54: ...tically lock Select the duration of idle mode Enabling the display lock when switching on and off Enable disable the switch next to Power button instantly locks Automatically unlocking the device with Smart Lock Smart Lock enables the smartphone to be unlocked automatically under certain circumstances such as when you have it on you or are at home Configuring Smart Lock Settings Users Security Sma...

Page 55: ...e valid PIN OK Enter the new 4 digit PIN OK App permissions When downloading an app from Google Play specify the functions and data to which this app has access e g to contacts or your location You can check and change permissions for apps on your device With App permissions management you have quick access to all permissions granted to apps on the device Permissions when installing apps Many apps...

Page 56: ...itch Displaying all permissions in detail Tap All permissions Setting all apps with certain permissions Tap App permissions All possible permissions are displayed Select a permission Grant deny a permission for the required apps with the switch Android Device Manager If you have lost your smartphone you can use the Android Device Manager to locate it ring it lock it and delete data on it Enabling ...

Page 57: ...n PKCS 12 keystore files with file extensions P12 and PFX If you install a certificate from a PKCS 12 keystore file the corresponding private key certificates or certification authority CA certificates are also installed Files with different file extensions cannot be installed Change the file extension if required Managing certificates Settings Users Security Trusted credentials The installed cert...

Page 58: ...e account for Google services such as Gmail Google or YouTube and for downloading apps from Google Play When you log in with a Google account emails contacts appointments and other information assigned to this account are automatically synchronised with your device You can set up a new account on the smartphone or log in the smartphone to an existing account Email account If you do not use the Goo...

Page 59: ...sonal Accounts Google Select an account if several are set up A list of Google apps with the time of most recent synchronisation is displayed Enable disable synchronisation of an app with the relevant switch Setting synchronisation for a Google account Settings Personal Accounts Tap Enable disable the Auto sync data option Manually synchronising an account In manual synchronisation the data of all...

Page 60: ...rent sources for location detection of the device are used depending on mode High accuracy GPS WLAN mobile networks and other sensors are used to determine the location of your device as accurately as possible Battery saving The device determines its location using sources which require little power such as WLAN and mobile networks Device only Only GPS is used The location service from Google is n...

Page 61: ...tion history information For information on location history Google Help Apps Detailed information on working with apps p 22 Default app If you have several apps with identical functions you can select which app is used as standard for an action For example if you have downloaded from Google Play a different calendar or another app for making calls you can make these the default apps Selecting a d...

Page 62: ... all background processes This is a sensible action when an app no longer responds for example or is running in the background and is using too many system resources such as memory The app can easily be started again from the App menu Storage Internal storage used by the app Freeing up storage Tap Storage Clear data Freeing up temporary app memory Tap Storage Clear cache Data usage Data volume dow...

Page 63: ...d Special access Contains detailed information on the access capabilities of apps to data and system resources Resetting app settings Reset all the changes made to app settings Settings Device Apps Tap Reset app preferences Network connections The smartphone can establish connections to mobile networks WLANs and other devices via Bluetooth Mobile networks To make and receive calls with the smartph...

Page 64: ...or your device Operator Select your provider from the networks available Using two SIM cards Settings Wireless networks SIM cards Detected SIM cards in slots 1 and 2 are displayed Enabling and disabling a SIM card Enable disable the switch Showing information Tap an entry The name of the SIM card the colour used for the card the mobile network operator and the phone number are displayed You can ch...

Page 65: ...ers The quick settings are displayed Tap the arrow under the WLAN icon or Settings Wireless networks Wi Fi All WLANs within range are displayed Networks protected by a password have a lock next to the icon Networks without a lock icon are public hot spots Tap the required WLAN Enter the network password Connect If the connection is successful Connected is displayed under the network name WLANs reg...

Page 66: ...he WLAN to be used to establish a connection Settings Wireless networks Wi Fi Touch and hold the network name Modify network Tap the down arrow next to Advanced options Proxy If a connection to a WLAN is established over a proxy Tap Proxy Manually entering the proxy details Manual Enter the data Save Automatic proxy configuration Autom proxy config Enter the URL of a PAC file Save DHCP When there ...

Page 67: ...he mobile network is displayed in a bar for a certain time period and in relation to the warning limit for mobile data usage The data volume transferred so far within the time period set is displayed in Mobile data usage The data volume sent over WLAN within the time period set is shown in Wi Fi data usage Show further information such as the apps involved in data usage Tap Mobile data usage or Wi...

Page 68: ... disable data transmission with the switch next to Mobile data Enabling disabling Data save mode Mobile data usage is reduced when Data save mode is enabled Most apps and services can only retrieve background data over WLAN From the Status bar use two fingers to swipe down The quick settings are displayed Tap enabled or Settings Wireless networks Data usage Data Saver Enable disable the function w...

Page 69: ...artphone to establish a connection to a Bluetooth device If you are using a Bluetoothdevice for the first time it must first be coupled with the smartphone by the Pairing process to enable a secure connection between the two devices Then the connection is established automatically Enabling disabling Bluetooth From the Status bar swipe down using two fingers The quick settings are displayed Tap the...

Page 70: ...luetooth device Changing name Enter the name of the device OK Ending a pairing Forget Changing the Bluetooth name of the smartphone The smartphone can be seen by other Bluetooth devices under name Gigaset GS270 You can change this name Settings Wireless networks Bluetooth Tap Rename this device Enter the new device name Rename Displaying data transmission information Settings Wireless networks Blu...

Page 71: ... networks More VPN The VPNs set up are listed Select a VPN Enter Username and Password Connect Once the device is connected to a VPN the icon is shown in the Status bar Ending a VPN connection From the Status bar swipe down using two fingers The quick settings are opened Next to Network may be monitored tap the icon Next to the VPN to be disconnected tap Disconnect Deleting a VPN Settings Wireless...

Page 72: ...ction to surf the Internet with your notebook Enabling and disabling WLAN hotspot Set up your own device as a WLAN hotspot Settings Wireless networks More Tethering portable hotspot Wi Fi hotspot Enable disable the function with the switch When the hotspot is enabled the icon is displayed in the Status bar The icon is displayed in the Notifications bar The number of connected and blocked users is ...

Page 73: ...instructions for the device Enabling and disabling the Internet connection of the phone via Bluetooth tethering Settings Wireless networks More Tethering portable hotspot Enable disable the Bluetooth tethering function with the switch You can now establish an Internet connection with the other device Setting up and using USB tethering Share the Internet connection with another device over a USB ca...

Page 74: ...r display to the correct position OK Use the outer ring for 12 hour display Use the inner and outer rings for 24 hour display Tap the minutes display of the time displayed Drag the pointer to the correct position OK Setting the time zone The time zone is set automatically by default Selecting the time zone yourself Disable the switch next to Automatic time zone Tap Select time zone Select the time...

Page 75: ... to backup data linked to one or more Google accounts If you have to swap your device or delete data you can restore the data from every Google account backed up beforehand The following data is backed up Google calendar settings WLAN networks and passwords Wallpaper of start screens Gmail settings Apps installed with Google Play apps backed up in the Play Store app Screen settings i e brightness ...

Page 76: ...ersonal Backup reset Network settings reset Reset settings Deleting DRM licenses If you have received and installed DRM licenses to use videos music and electronic documents you can delete these licenses DRM Digital Rights Management Settings Personal Backup reset DRM reset OK Resetting the device to the default settings You can remove all personal data when you pass on the device to another perso...

Page 77: ...ider the modification reproduction dissemination uploading publication transmis sion translation sale creation of derived works distribution of content or services shown on this device are not permitted in any form and on any medium Manufacturer s advice Authorisation This device is intended for use within the European Economic Area and Switzerland If used in other countries it must first be appro...

Page 78: ...ndly manner Commercial users should please contact their suppliers and check the general terms of their purchase agree ment This product and the electronic accessory parts may not be disposed of with other commercial waste This WEEE is compatible with the RoHS Directive Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with waste separation systems This label on the battery in ...

Page 79: ...ific organisation ICNIRP and include a high margin of safety which should guarantee the safety of all regardless of age and state of health The directives on exposure to radio waves use a unit called the specific absorption rate SAR The SAR threshold for mobile devices is 2 0 W kg The highest SAR values in the ICNIRP Directives for this device model Highest SAR value for this phone model and measu...

Page 80: ...tooth enabled disabled Mobile connection enabled The receive quality is shown on four levels Mobile connection disabled no SIM card inserted VPN connection active Data connection enabled disabled Data save mode enabled disabled Flight mode enabled disabled Portrait view set automatic rotation of screen possible Ringtone Highest volume Switched off Vibration only Torch switched on off Location dete...

Page 81: ...Other app specific notifications App authorisation management Missed call New text message New email New SD card detected Screenshot created USB cable connected USB tethering enabled WLAN hotspot activated Multiple tethering connections activated USB and or WLAN Data downloaded data uploaded Turbo download enabled Update for Google available Google apps updated ...

Page 82: ...lation 55 App settings 62 Reset 63 Apps Contacts 38 Downloads 27 File manager 34 Messages 42 Phone 33 Settings 46 Arranging start screens 20 Audio profile Selection from On Off button 17 Authorisation 77 B Battery Charging 10 Disposal 78 Battery charge level 49 Blocking incoming numbers 36 Bluetooth Change name of your own device 70 Change names of connected devices 70 Enable disable 69 End pairin...

Page 83: ... DRM licenses 76 Device Configuration 10 Locate 56 Lock remotely 56 Ring remotely 56 Device Switch on 10 Device administrator 57 Device Manager 56 Device storage 50 DHCP in WLAN 66 Dialpad 33 Dialpad tones 48 Enable in Phone app 36 Display Brightness 46 Idle mode 14 Larger font 52 Rotate 47 Display lock 53 Automatic 54 Password 53 Pattern 53 PIN 53 Replacement for fingerprint 28 Display size 52 Di...

Page 84: ...ent certificate 58 Installation app 24 Intelligent power save mode 50 K Keypad 17 Keypad settings 18 Keypad tones 48 L Language Setting from Settings menu 46 Setting with wizard 10 Letter codes for quick access to apps 23 Listening to a recorded call 34 Location detection 60 Location history 61 Location mode 60 Lock screen message 54 LTE 64 M Main memory 50 Usage 51 Making calls 33 Over the Intern...

Page 85: ...e volume Setting from Settings menu 47 Roaming 64 S SAR certification 79 Scaling screen content 15 Screen content Create screenshot 31 Rotate 47 Screen pinning 54 SD card Ejecting 51 Insert 9 Storage capacity 51 Using again 51 Using as memory extension 51 Search 15 Send email to contact 39 Set large font 52 Silent Enable from Do not disturb 29 30 SIM card Insert 9 Preferred 64 Unlock 13 Using two ...

Page 86: ...r Set up 30 Switch 31 Using the touchscreen 14 V Verification of apps 26 Vibration Enable Disable in Phone app 36 Setting from Settings menu 47 Setting from Volume button 47 Virtual Private Network see VPN Volume Setting from Settings menu 47 Setting from Volume button 47 Volume button 3 VPN 71 Add 71 End connection 71 Establish connection 71 W Wake up alarm volume 47 Wallpaper Change 19 Set with ...

Page 87: ...te Go Version 1 01 07 2014 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr 2a D 46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH 2017 Subject to availability All rights reserved Rights of modification reserved www gigaset com Google Android Google Play and other brands are trademarks of Google Inc ...

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