Starmobile OCTA, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ing the SIM Card s 14 V Device Controls 15 Ports And Keys 15 Navigation Buttons 16 Favorites Tray 17 Home Screen 17 Notifications Bar 17 VI Basic Operation 18 Turning The Power On and Off 18 Using the Lock Screen 18 Touchscreen Gestures 19 Google Search 21 Changing The Wallpaper 22 VII Connecting to the Internet 23 Wi Fi Connection 23 Cellular Connection SIM 24 Wi Fi Tethering Hotspot 24 VIII Sett...

Page 3: ... XII Android Settings 39 Profiles 40 Storage 40 Battery 41 Accounts Sync 41 Language Input 42 XIII Special Features 42 3G SIM Selection 42 Audio Enhancer 42 Built In Photo Editing 42 Color Themes 43 Data Encryption 43 Flip Controls 43 NFC Near Field Communication 43 Over The Air OTA Updates 43 Power Saver 44 Starmobile App Store 44 Starmobile Sync 44 Transfer Apps to Internal Memory 44 Wireless Ch...

Page 4: ...Starmobile OCTA 4 XIV Safety and Notice 45 XV Troubleshooting 47 XVI Warranty 51 Terms And Conditions 51 Note On Defective Dead LCD Pixels 53 ...

Page 5: ... your unit differ from what is detailed in this user manual please visit the Starmobile website www starmobile com ph for the latest product information or email us at info starmobile com ph NOTE Copyright laws and regulations protect the content of this user manual You may not by any means copy any part of this guide in any form or through any cable or wireless network for transmission or have th...

Page 6: ... and for getting things done Android devices come in all kinds of sizes with all sorts of features and at all sorts of prices With Android you re in control of your mobile experience Your stuff always available no wires needed When you sign in to your phone or tablet with Google you can access all of your Google stuff contacts photos Gmail and more quickly and easily You can also enjoy all of your...

Page 7: ...n any browser at play google com Powerful Simple and Beautiful Millions of people use Android because it s so powerful yet still so easy The home screen apps and widgets are simple to use right out of the box but completely customizable With Android you can create a unique mobile experience that s just right for you Widgets Put the important stuff right within reach and interact with your favorite...

Page 8: ... Juggling multiple tasks at once on a mobile device has never been easier Voice Typing and Actions Control your Android device with your voice Simply touch the microphone on the keyboard and start talking to write emails SMS or any other text more than 30 languages supported Text appears in real time so there s no waiting Photos and Videos Capture special moments with great photos and videos explo...

Page 9: ...hat s on your screen quickly and easily Daydream Daydream lets your Android device display useful and delightful information when idle or docked Show off your photo albums get the latest news from Google Currents and more Expandable actionable notifications Android has always put you in control when it comes to staying notified and connected Just swipe down from the top of the screen to see all yo...

Page 10: ... and relevant With improved speech to text capabilities voice typing on Android is even better It works even when you don t have a data connection so you can type with your voice everywhere you go Magnification Zoom in on your screen by triple tapping on the touch panel While on magnification mode you can pan by dragging two fingers across the screen and adjust zoom levels by pinching your fingers...

Page 11: ...n authorized Starmobile service center Charging the Battery The Starmobile OCTA needs to be fully charged for first use 1 Make sure the unit is turned off 2 Plug one end of the charger into the USB charging port then plug the other end into a standard AC power outlet 3 Once connected the battery icon will repeatedly flash on the screen 4 If the device has been depleted of battery life it will take...

Page 12: ...ius It is normal for the device and charger to become warm during charging Use only the supplied Starmobile charger Using accessories of other manufacturers or vendors may invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device It may result in non operation of the device or loss of information If the device shuts down automatically or indicates Battery is Low charge the battery If the batter...

Page 13: ...s open on the screen when not in use They use GPS and thus more power only when they re running 3 Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter Sleep timeout Settings Device Display 4 If you don t need it turn off automatic syncing for all apps Settings Personal Accounts sync Note that this means you need to sync manually to collect messages email and other recent information and won t receive not...

Page 14: ...wo Micro SIM cards 1 To install the Micro SIM cards make sure that the unit is turned off 2 Open the Micro SIM card trays by inserting the pin into the pinhole refer to the Quick Start Card 3 Place the Micro SIM card with the beveled edges properly aligned with the card tray 4 Reinstall the Micro SIM card trays ...

Page 15: ... to the Quick Start Card included in the box for the location of control keys and ports Power Key Press and hold to switch on off the device If device is in use press once to turn off screen backlight If device is on sleep mode press once to activate screen display ...

Page 16: ... the device Earphone Port Allows you to plug in an earphone or any external audio device with a 3 5mm jack Navigation Buttons The navigation buttons are located below the screen Back Key Touch to return to the previous screen you were working in even if it was in a different app Once you back up to the Home screen you can t go back any further in your history Home Key Opens the Home screen If you ...

Page 17: ...ew your phonebook All Apps see all your apps and widgets Messaging create or read text messages Browser surf the web using the built in Android Browser Home Screen The middle of your Home Screen can hold app and widget icons plus folders To open an app folder or widget touch its icon To see additional Home screens swipe your finger quickly left or right Notifications Bar The notifications bar is l...

Page 18: ...rrent wireless and network connection strength battery level time and more To see the entire notifications bar swipe your finger down from the top of the screen VI Basic Operation Turning The Power On and Off 1 Press and hold the Power Key until the device switches on 2 To turn the unit off press and hold the Power Key and select Power Off or Restart Using the Lock Screen To protect personal infor...

Page 19: ...key While the screen is locked you can respond to incoming calls in three ways Touch the white phone icon and slide over the answer reject or send message option Answer call start talking to the caller Reject call decline the call Send a message opens a list of default text messages Touch one to send it to the caller immediately Touchscreen Gestures Touch or tap to manipulate icons buttons menus t...

Page 20: ... to reposition shortcuts on the Home screen Swipe or slide Quickly moves your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first touch so you don t drag something instead For example you can slide a Home screen left or right to view the other Home screens Double tap Quickly tap a screen to zoom in Double tap again to zoom out Pinch When viewing maps web pages or photos place tw...

Page 21: ...b search will appear below the Search Box and results from your device such as apps and contacts will appear below that Touch a suggestion to search for it immediately or touch its arrow just to add the term to the search field without starting to search To change the way Google searches on your device or the web 1 Touch Google at the top of the screen 2 Select the Menu key at the lower left corne...

Page 22: ...o your device Video Wallpapers displays selection of videos stored in your device Select the Camera icon to capture and record a new video Live Wallpapers displays a scrolling list of animated wallpapers Wallpapers displays thumbnails of default images Touch a thumbnail to see a larger version 3 For wallpapers selected from the Gallery you will be asked to crop out the desired portion of the image...

Page 23: ...password 5 Click Connect after typing in the password Your device will obtain the network IP address automatically 6 If your device does not automatically detect wireless networks to connect to click Scan to search for networks manually 7 To manually add Wi Fi networks click Add and input the Network SSID Security Type and Password 8 Click on the options key to access advanced Wi Fi options which ...

Page 24: ...ection contact your mobile service provider and ask for the full details of the 3G service Wi Fi Tethering Hotspot Use the Starmobile OCTA as a portable Wi Fi hotspot to share mobile Internet connectivity with other mobile devices 1 Go to the Settings menu 2 Under Wireless Networks select More Tethering Portable Hotspot 3 Click on the word Wi Fi Hotspot to open the Wi Fi Hotspot settings menu 4 Cl...

Page 25: ...TE This step requires you to be connected to the Internet Read Connecting to the Internet for more information 1 Go to the Android Settings menu and select Add Account 2 Select Google and a series of screens will take you through the setup process 3 If you already have a Google or Gmail account use your Gmail address and password to log in 4 If you don t have Gmail or any other Google Account you ...

Page 26: ...ocial stream Synchronize and back up everything Whether you draft an email add a contact s phone number add an event to your calendar or take a photo your work gets backed up continuously by Google and synchronized with any computer where you use the same Google Account Access from anywhere Check your latest calendar email text messages or social stream wherever you are no matter what computer or ...

Page 27: ... use such as Gmail Google Maps Navigation YouTube Google Talk Messaging and many more Source support google com IX Communication Contacts The Contacts application stores and manages all your contacts In the phonebook list interface input the first character of the name you are searching for in the cursor to display all records meeting the conditions Search results will be different due to differen...

Page 28: ...mber you can just touch it to dial Call Log The Call log displays all the calls you ve placed received or missed It provides a convenient way to redial a number return a call or add a number to your Contacts Within the Phone app the Call log is under the middle tab Touch a number to call back or touch the icon beside it for more information about the call Arrow icons beside a call indicate the typ...

Page 29: ... on the new message icon on the lower right 3 Type the name or the number of the recipient s on the upper field 4 Type the text message on the lower field 5 Press send when finished When you view your messages they appear as conversations which mean that all messages to and from a particular person will be grouped together X Built In Apps and Functions FM Radio 1 To begin insert the supplied heads...

Page 30: ...osure resolution settings etc 3 Press the shutter button to take photos or press the camera button to take videos 4 Press the switch camera button to toggle between the front and the rear cameras NOTE To take a screen shot press and hold the Power key and the Volume down button simultaneously This function allows you to take a photo of the entire screen displayed on your device Gallery The Gallery...

Page 31: ...ail account You can configure and access multiple email accounts using this application 1 To configure an email account connect to the Internet first see connecting to the Internet 2 Go to Settings Add Account Email 3 Follow the onscreen instructions Make sure you have your email details such as the full address and password 4 To read or compose emails tap on the email icon in the All Apps menu Pl...

Page 32: ...pear and you can read more about the app its features and the developer 2 If you want to install the app tap the Download button 3 Tap Accept download to accept the permissions for the app or press Back if you don t want to download your item will start downloading immediately Paid Apps 1 Navigate to an app you want to install and tap to select it the details screen will appear and you can read mo...

Page 33: ...le When you first set up your device you may have configured it to use an existing Google Account such as Gmail or you created a new one The first time you open the Calendar application on your device it displays any existing calendar events from that Google Account on the web As you edit events from any mobile device or web browser they are synced automatically across all devices To change the Ca...

Page 34: ...local resources 1 To enable Location Services go to your device s Settings menu and select Location 2 Select the location options that you want to use 3 Enable Google Location Services 4 Enable Wireless networks to allow the device to determine your approximate location by using Wi Fi and mobile networks 5 Enable GPS services to allow your device to determine your location to street level accuracy...

Page 35: ...s directory 1 Open Downloads and manage downloaded files 2 Touch the Downloads icon from a Home or All Apps screen 3 Touch an item to open it 4 Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them 5 Check items you want to share Then touch the Share icon and choose a sharing method from the list 6 Check items you want to delete Then touch the Trash icon 7 At the bottom of the screen touch Sort by siz...

Page 36: ...on make sure to turn off this function prior to transferring files between your device and the computer When you connect your device via USB to your computer the USB storage is mounted as a drive and appears on your computer screen You can now copy files back and forth as you would on any other external storage device To disconnect first eject the USB storage drive from the computer before unplugg...

Page 37: ... used together with mobile devices are headsets for making calls or listening to music or hands free kits for cars There are several Bluetooth profiles that define the features and communications standards for Bluetooth devices For a list of the profiles supported by your device refer to the guide of your Bluetooth device or accessory The first time you use a new Bluetooth device you must pair it ...

Page 38: ...Bluetooth by toggling the On Off slider The Notifications bar should indicate that Bluetooth is now on 4 Click on the device you wish to connect to This step may require you to enter a code or passphrase Please refer to the Bluetooth device s user manual 5 If you wish to rename your phone s Bluetooth name identity change the Visibility timeout or view your received files click on the Menu Key 6 To...

Page 39: ...rvices Dual SIM Both SIM 1 and SIM 2 are capable of using 3G services but only one data connection can be used at a time To enable 3G services 1 Go to Settings More Mobile Networks Access Point Names and select your network s access point 2 If your network is not included in the list of access points contact your network service provider s hotline Data Usage Data usage refers to the amount of data...

Page 40: ...you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan s limit Usage in excess of your carrier plan s data limits can result in steep coverage charges Data usage settings allow you to Set the data usage level at which you ll receive a warning Set a data usage limit View or restrict data usage by app Profiles Allows you to configure your ringtones and alerts for calls and message...

Page 41: ...erns of your device Accounts Sync You can use multiple Google Accounts and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on your device You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts depending on your apps Some you can add in the Accounts Sync screen as described here Others you add using an app that works with those kinds of accounts For example you can add IMAP and POP3 email accounts with the Ema...

Page 42: ...ecial Features 3G SIM Selection Select which SIM card will be used for 3G Go to Settings More Mobile Networks 3G Service Enable 3G Select SIM Audio Enhancer Improved music quality for earphones Go to Settings Profiles Built In Photo Editing Apply Instagram like filters to photos Use Photoshop like editing tools Open a photo from the Gallery Click on the Menu Button Select Edit ...

Page 43: ...ion password even with a PC To activate go to Settings Security Flip Controls Flip to Mute Calls and Alarms and to Pause Video Go to Settings Profiles NFC Near Field Communication tap your device to transfer data to and from other NFC enabled gadgets such as smartphones tablets terminals and smart cards Go to Settings NFC Over The Air OTA Updates Keep your phone up to date even without a PC ...

Page 44: ...e Starmobile App Store Download popular apps and earn points for free apps Go to Apps Starmobile App Store Starmobile Sync Special App by Starmobile that lets users transfer contacts calendars and more via Bluetooth Go to Apps Starmobile Sync and follow the on screen instructions Transfer Apps to Internal Memory Save apps to the 32GB Internal Memory to free up space Go To Settings Apps Select App ...

Page 45: ...tion pertaining to correct and safe usage of your device Read carefully before using your device Your Starmobile device supports an Airplane mode function Set your device to Airplane mode when boarding an aircraft or completely switch it off Using wireless devices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt pilot ground communications and may be considered illegal Powe...

Page 46: ...onment and away from flammable and explosive materials In order to prevent demagnetization please keep your device away from all magnetic sources such as disks credit cards etc Keep the device dry Precipitation humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that may corrode electronic circuits If your device gets wet contact a Starmobile authorized service center Do not use the...

Page 47: ...ratic device behavior arising from these actions STATEMENT Starmobile reserves the right to revise the contents of this User Manual without prior notice For more information about Starmobile visit www starmobile com ph like Happy Man by Starmobile on Facebook follow happymanPH on Twitter or follow happymanph on Instagram XV Troubleshooting Poor Cellular Reception Move to an area with a stronger si...

Page 48: ... Charge battery Press and hold Power key for 10 15 seconds Have the battery or charger replaced by an authorized Starmobile service center if necessary SIM Card malfunction Contact your network provider Confirm if SIM card is properly inserted Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the metal contact point of the SIM card Unable to connect with the network Contact your network provider Consult your netw...

Page 49: ... Have the battery or charger replaced by an authorized Starmobile representative Unable to add new phonebook entries Delete some of the phone number entries Unable to set certain functions Contact your network provider System Failure Installing a 3rd party program may result in faulty operation Press the Power Key for 10 15 seconds to reboot the system Unable to connect to Wi Fi Check whether the ...

Page 50: ...login to your email account Check whether the device is connected to the Internet Check if email settings are correct There are defective dead pixels on my screen International standards allow for a maximum of 5 defective pixels per1 million pixels ISO 9241 302 2008 As such only units with 6 or more defective pixels per 1 million pixels are qualified for repair or replacement If your device has 4 ...

Page 51: ...ny defective part s free of charge including labor within the warranty period All service calls adjustments repairs or any replacements of defective parts beyond the prescribed warranty period shall be subject to the applicable charges including cost of labor 2 This warranty excludes stylus labels and other external accessories as well as damages resulting from accident transportation misuse abuse...

Page 52: ...ates and voids this warranty Warranty is deemed void if the serial number of the unit is removed altered or obliterated including damage from unauthorized firmware upgrades or removal of network lock whenever applicable 5 This warranty is non transferable and will not be honored if incorrectly or incompletely filled out and or the serial number of the unit is removed altered or obliterated If date...

Page 53: ...As such only units with 6 or more defective pixels per 1 million pixels are qualified for repair or replacement If your device has 4 or fewer defective pixels per 1 million pixels third party detection and remedy apps are readily available from Google Play NOTE Starmobile shall not be held liable for problems which may arise from using said third party apps ...