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GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on the purchase of a Sonim XP8 (XP8800) mobile phone! This phone is LTE smartphone Copyright © 2018 Sonim Technologies, Inc. enabled and has an intuitive feature-rich user interface, Sonim and the Sonim logo are trademarks of Sonim which allows you to make the best use of offered Technologies, Inc. Other company and product names functions. may be trademarks or registered trade-marks of the respective owners with whom they are associated. PHONE MODELS COVERED THIRD PARTY TRADEMARKS This user guide covers Sonim XP8 phone with the model number XP8800. The model name can be seen on Google, Android, Google Calendar, Google Now, Google backside of the phone. Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment SONIM SUPPORT INFORMATION The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled For additional product and support information, visit bin indicates that within the countries in the www.sonimtech.com. European Union, this product, and any en- hancements marked with this symbol, cannot USE THE GUIDE EFFECTIVELY be disposed as unsorted waste but must be Familiarize yourself with the terminology and symbols taken to separate collection at their end- of- used in the guide to help you use your phone effectively. life. DISPOSAL OF BATTERY HOME This is the screen displayed when the SCREEN phone is in standby mode. Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries. The battery should never be placed TOUCH & Touch and hold an item on the screen by in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal HOLD touching it and not lifting your finger until facility if available. an action occurs. DRAG Touch and hold an item for a moment and GUIDELINE FOR HEADPHONE AND then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the EARPHONE target position. To prevent possible hearing damage, please do not listen at high volume levels for long SWIPE OR Quickly move your finger across the periods. SLIDE surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch. For example, you can slide a home screen left or right to REGISTER YOUR PHONE view the other home screens. Please register your phone at http://sonimxperience. DOUBLE Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map or com/registration_portal/portal/registration.php to TAP other screen to zoom. receive product information and updates. PINCH In some applications, you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together or spreading them apart. Sonim devices are covered by a 3-Year comprehensive warranty. The battery is covered by a 1-Year limited warranty. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS USING YOUR SONIM XP8 14 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Switching On the Phone�������������������������������������������������� 15 Third Party Trademarks����������������������������������������������������� 2 Setting Up Your Phone���������������������������������������������������� 15 Disposal of Battery������������������������������������������������������������ 2 Managing Home Screen�������������������������������������������������� 15 Guideline for Headphone and Earphone�������������������������� 2 Key Description��������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Register your Phone���������������������������������������������������������� 2 Notification Bar Icons������������������������������������������������������ 16 Phone Models Covered����������������������������������������������������� 2 Phone Operations Without SIM Card����������������������������� 16 Sonim Support Information ���������������������������������������������� 2 Setting up and Using Lock Screen��������������������������������� 16 Changing the Wallpaper�������������������������������������������������� 17 SAFETY GUIDELINES 5 Capturing a Screenshot�������������������������������������������������� 17 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile Phones������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 SUGGESTIONS 18 Avoid High Temperatures�������������������������������������������������� 6 Personal Medical Devices������������������������������������������������� 6 WIRELESS & NETWORKS SETTINGS 19 Child Safety������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 Wi-Fi��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Emergency Calls���������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Bluetooth�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Battery Safety Warning for IEEE1725������������������������������� 8 Data Usage���������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Charging Safety Warning�������������������������������������������������� 8 More��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 BATTERY USAGE 9 MANAGING DEVICE SETTINGS 22 Inserting the Battery���������������������������������������������������������� 9 Display����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Disposal of Battery������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Notifications��������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Charging the Battery��������������������������������������������������������� 9 Sound������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Warning������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Apps��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Verifying and Optimizing Battery Usage������������������������� 10 USB Power Saving���������������������������������������������������������� 23 Tips to Extend the Battery Life���������������������������������������� 10 Storage����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Battery������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 24 YOUR SIM/MEMORY CARD 11 Memory���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Removing the Back Cover���������������������������������������������� 11 Users�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Removing the Battery������������������������������������������������������ 11 Tap & pay������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Inserting the SIM Card����������������������������������������������������� 12 Gestures��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Inserting Memory Card���������������������������������������������������� 12 GETTING STARTED 13 MANAGING PERSONAL SETTINGS 25 What Is In the Box?��������������������������������������������������������� 13 Location��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Security���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Phone Specifications������������������������������������������������������� 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Accessories���������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Managing Message Settings������������������������������������������� 37 Programmable Keys�������������������������������������������������������� 26 Deleting Messages���������������������������������������������������������� 38 Accounts�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Setting up Gmail Accounts��������������������������������������������� 38 Google������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 26 Sending an E-mail from POP3/IMAP Account��������������� 38 Languages & Input����������������������������������������������������������� 27 Reading Gmail����������������������������������������������������������������� 38 Backup & Reset��������������������������������������������������������������� 27 BELL PUSH-TO-TALK SERVICES 39 MANAGING SYSTEM SETTINGS 29 Date & Time��������������������������������������������������������������������� 29 SONIM SCOUT 40 Accessibility��������������������������������������������������������������������� 29 Setup�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Printing����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 29 Utilities������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 40 About Phone�������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Support���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 MANAGING CONTACTS 31 USING APPLICATIONS 41 Adding New Contact First Time�������������������������������������� 31 Camera���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41 Adding a New Contact ��������������������������������������������������� 31 Calendar��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Viewing Contact Details�������������������������������������������������� 31 Clock�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Editing the Contact Details���������������������������������������������� 31 Calculator������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Sending a Message from Contacts�������������������������������� 31 Sound Recorder�������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Menu Options������������������������������������������������������������������ 31 File Manager�������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Searching a Contact�������������������������������������������������������� 33 SIM Toolkit����������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Deleting a Contact����������������������������������������������������������� 33 Downloads����������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Sharing a Contact������������������������������������������������������������ 33 FM Radio������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Adding Favorites�������������������������������������������������������������� 33 REGULATORY INFORMATION- USA MARKET Adding Groups���������������������������������������������������������������� 33 45 RF Exposure Information (SAR)�������������������������������������� 45 MANAGING CALL SETTINGS 34 Federal Communication Commission Interference Making a Call������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 StatemenT����������������������������������������������������������������������� 45 Dialing a Number via Contact����������������������������������������� 34 FCC Caution�������������������������������������������������������������������� 45 Adding Contact from Home Screen������������������������������� 34 Industry Canada Statement (IC: 8090A-PG4032)���������� 46 Viewing Call History��������������������������������������������������������� 34 Call History Screen���������������������������������������������������������� 34 INDEX47 Deleting Call History�������������������������������������������������������� 34 SENDING MESSAGES AND MAILS 37 Sending SMS/MMS Message ���������������������������������������� 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
SAFETY GUIDELINES The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product, and any Please read and understand the following enhancements marked with this symbol, safety guidelines before you use the can not be disposed as unsorted waste but must be taken to separate collection phone. These guidelines provide details to at their end-of-life. enable you to operate your phone safely and conform to any legal requirements Ensure that only qualified personnel install or repair your phone. regarding the use of cellular phones. Do not to use the phone at a refueling The Sonim XP8800 is water-proof and point. Observe restrictions when using can be submerged to 2 metres for 30 radio equipment at fuel depots, chemical minutes. plants or where blasting operations are in • Water droplets may condense under progress. the display cover if the phone is immersed in water with significant Electrical interference may obstruct the drop in temperature. This does not use of your phone. Observe restrictions in indicate water leakage. The droplets hospitals and near medical equipment. will disappear at room temperature. The Sonim XP8800 is dust-resistant, rugged and shock-resistant. However, it is Switch off your cellular phone when in not dust-proof or unbreakable if subjected an aircraft. Wireless phones can cause to overwhelming impact. For best results interference or danger to an aircraft. In an and long product life, one should protect aircraft, the phone can be used in flight the Sonim XP8800 from salt water, dust mode. and strong impacts. Do not expose the device to high temperatures (in excess of 55°C). Adhere to road safety laws. Do not hold/ use a phone while you are driving; find a safe place to stop first. Use hands-free microphone while you are driving. Avoid using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. Use only Sonim XP8800 approved charging equipment to charge your phone and avoid damage to your phone. SAFETY GUIDELINES 5
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE PHONES manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. For more information about FCC Hearing In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless Aid Compatibility, please go to http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ telephones compatible with hearing aids and cochlear dro. implants. Although analog wireless phones do not usually cause interference with hearing aids or cochlear implants, This phone has been tested and rated for use with digital wireless phones sometimes do because of hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that electromagnetic energy emitted by the phone’s antenna, it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless backlight, or other components. Your phone is compliant technologies used in this phone that have not been with FCC HAC regulations (ANSI C63.19- 2011). While tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to some wireless phones are used near some hearing try the different features of this phone thoroughly and devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. hearing devices are more immune than others to this Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you of interference they generate. The wireless telephone have questions about return or exchange policies, consult industry has developed a rating system for wireless your service provider or phone retailer. phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The Leaving the device in hot or cold places, such as in a ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending closed car in summer or winter conditions, reduces the on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your capacity and lifetime of the battery. For the best results, hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, try to use the device between -20°C and +55°C (-4°F you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. and 131°F). A device with a hot or cold battery may Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully way to evaluate it for your personal needs. charged. Battery performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless PERSONAL MEDICAL DEVICES technologies used in this phone that have not been Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please try the different features of this phone thoroughly and avoid placing the mobile phone over the pacemaker, for in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear example in your breast pocket. When using the mobile implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. phone, place it at the ear opposite the pacemaker. If a Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you the mobile phone and the pacemaker, the risk of have questions about return or exchange policies, consult interference is limited. If you suspect that interference your service provider or phone retailer. is taking place, immediately turn off your mobile phone. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC Contact your cardiologist for more information. For requirements and are likely to generate less interference other medical devices, consult your physician and the to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 manufacturer of the device. Comply with instructions to is the better/higher of the two ratings. switch off the device or deactivate the RF transmitter when required, especially when posted in hospitals and T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements aeroplanes. Equipment used in these places may be and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s sensitive to radio waves emitted from the device and telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated adversely affect their operation. Also, observe restrictions phones. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. (Note at gas stations or other areas with flammable atmosphere that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) or when close to electro-explosive devices. Your phone meets the M4/T4 level rating. SAFETY GUIDELINES 6
CHILD SAFETY Do not allow children to play with your mobile phone or its accessories. Keep it out of their reach. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the mobile phone or accessories. Your mobile phone and its accessories may contain small parts, which could be detached and create a choking hazard. EMERGENCY CALLS Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible in all areas, on all cellular networks, or when certain network services and/ or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider. WARNING It is not allowed to connect any external devices to all ports/interface (USB, Top x-pand and side connector) in Hazardous area. SAFETY GUIDELINES 7
BATTERY SAFETY WARNING FOR IEEE1725 CHARGING SAFETY WARNING Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or The equipment shall only be charged when in the deform, puncture or shred. non-hazardous area using a charger specifically supplied for use with the unit USB cable and AC charger S42A02(US plug)/ S42A00(EU plug)/ Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to S42A01(UK plug). insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, DC5 V/2A pin recommend to use charger with explosion or other hazard. SELV function. Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only authorized service providers shall replace battery. (If the battery is non-user replaceable). Battery usage by children should be supervised. Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. HAZARDOUS LOCATION USAGE WARNING 8
BATTERY USAGE DISPOSAL OF BATTERY Sonim XP8 phone comes with a removable battery. For any battery related queries, contact Sonim customer Please check local regulations for disposal of support. batteries. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if • Use only a Sonim XP8800 certified battery that is available. designed for this phone model. • The use of other batteries may void the warranty terms of your phone and cause damage. CHARGING THE BATTERY • It is recommended to protect the battery from extreme temperature environments and moisture. The battery delivered with your mobile phone is not fully charged. • Please keep the battery out of the reach of children. We recommend that you charge your mobile for 2.5 hours before you use your mobile phone for the first time. INSERTING THE BATTERY Only the power supplies with outputs meet the 1. UNSCREW COVER SELV requirements can be used for charging. The maximum allowable input voltage for the To open the battery cover, rotate the battery phone is 9v. cover screw in a counter clockwise direction. Sometimes, the battery cover may be tight and some extra effort is required to open it. You can There is a risk of explosion while charging if the use the screwdriver provided to open the screw. battery has been replaced by an incorrect type. If the battery is completely out of charge, it can 2. LIFT THE COVER take several minutes for the charging icon to Lift the back cover to reveal the battery slot. appear when the charger is connected. WARNING 3. INSERT BATTERY ONLY THE BATTERY CAN BE REPLACED IN Insert the battery and flush into the battery slot NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION. such that the metallic contacts at the bottom of the battery are aligned with the metallic contacts within the battery compartment. 1. INSERT CHARGER Insert the charger plug into a power outlet. 4. CLOSE COVER Close the battery cover. Rotate the battery 2. CONNECT TO THE PHONE cover screws in clockwise direction. You can The charging port is located in the use the screwdriver provided to tighten the lower side of the phone, below the back screws. Ensure not to over-tighten the screws. cover. Insert the charger connector to the charging port. BATTERY USAGE 9
TIPS TO EXTEND THE BATTERY LIFE 3. CHARGING ANIMATION/ICON Follow these tips to extend your phone’s battery life. • If the battery is being charged when the phone is switched off, a battery charging • If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use animation with current battery level is the Settings to turn them off. The GPS setting is displayed. located in Settings > Personal > Location. • If the battery is being charged while the • Set screen brightness to Low and set a shorter phone is switched on, the battery icon Sleep timeout (15 seconds). The display settings are on the status bar shows the animation located in Settings > Device > Display. indicating that the battery is being • If you are travelling and do not have access to charged. mobile data or Wi-Fi network, switch to Airplane • After the battery is fully charged the mode. Select Airplane mode from Quick Settings. charging animation stops and you can disconnect the charger from the phone. VERIFYING AND OPTIMIZING BATTERY USAGE You can check the battery usage status and also close some applications to save battery power. In the all application screen, select Settings ( ) > Device > Battery ( ). The current battery level (charging or not charging) is displayed on the top of the screen. The discharge graph on the top of the screen shows the battery level over time since you last charged the device, and how long you have been running on battery power. The list at the bottom of the screen shows the breakdown of battery usage for individual apps and services. Touch any listed items for more details. The details screen for some apps includes buttons that allow you to adjust settings affecting power usage, or stop the application completely. If you stop some apps or services, your device may not work correctly. BATTERY USAGE 10
YOUR SIM/MEMORY CARD Purchase a SIM card from a mobile operator. The SIM card associates your network services (for example, phone number, data services, and so on) with your phone. REMOVING THE BACK COVER 1. UNSCREW COVER To open the battery cover, rotate the battery cover screw in an counter clockwise direction. REMOVING THE BATTERY 1. UNSCREW COVER After removing the back cover, remove the battery by using Sonim screw driver tool. 2. LIFT THE COVER Lift the back cover to reveal the battery slot. 3. USE SONIM SCREWDRIVER You can use the Sonim provided screwdriver tool to open the screws. YOUR SIM/MEMORY CARD 11
INSERTING THE SIM CARD INSERTING MEMORY CARD 1. UNSCREW COVER 1. SLIDE THE SILVER CLIP Use the Sonim provided Slide (push forward) and screwdriver to unscrew lift the silver clip over the the battery cover screw designated slot. on the back of the phone. 2. LIFT THE COVER 2. PLACE THE Remove the battery MEMORY CARD cover and the battery. Place the memory card in the designated slot and close the silver clip. 3. INSERT SIM CARD 1 3. USE SONIM Slide the silver clip and SCREWDRIVER insert the SIM card. Lock the silver clip. You can use the Sonim provided screwdriver tool to open the screws. YOUR SIM/MEMORY CARD 12
GETTING STARTED FEATURE DESCRIPTION Dedicated keys Power Key/ PTT Key/Volume key (Up and Down)/Yellow Key/Alarm WHAT IS IN THE BOX? key/ The list of items in the Sonim XP8 phone box are: Home/Recent/Back keys • Sonim XP8 phone • Battery Ports Water-proof USB3.1 type-C, High • Quick Start Guide Speed, OTG • Screw Driver DISPLAY • Type C Cable Size 5” 1080p with outdoor visibility & • Quick Charger low power consumption PHONE SPECIFICATIONS Glove touch Outdoor Yes Visibility FEATURE DESCRIPTION Color 16.7 M Chipset Qualcomm SDM630, Octa core 64bits processor Brightness 500 nits Band LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/ AUDIO 26/27/28/29/30/38/39/40/41/B66 Microphone 3 Mics with noise cancellation UMTS: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 Speaker Dual front facing ultra-loud speaker GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz HD voice support Antenna 2X Rx / 1X Tx antenna for LTE Receiver Receiver Compliant HAC; HD voice Wi-Fi Dual bands (2.4G/5G) support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h with MULTIMEDIA hotspot Audio Formats AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast™) AAC+V2, MP3 Memory 64GB eMMC 5.1/ 4GB LPDDR4x Video Formats 3GP,MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, CONNECTIVITY MPEG-2, MPEG-4,H.263, H.264, H-265 Bluetooth BT5.0/BLE (Low Energy) Image Formats JPEG Languages English and Canadian French Graphic Supported JPEG, PNG, and BMP Formats Capacity(mAh) 4900 mAh, removable Li-ion FM Radio Yes Battery Life Standby: up to 653 hours Talk time: up to 22 hours Camera 12MP Auto focus with low light Music playback: up to 11 hours sensor Video playback: up to 16 hours 8MP camera with fix focus Web browsing: up to 19 hours LED Torch Light Reuse with camera flash LED PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Ambient -20oC to +55oC temperature Size 152mm x 79.5 mm x 18 mm Weight approx. 335 gms GETTING STARTED 13
USING YOUR SONIM XP8 18 17 16 28 27 26 4 15 1 14 13 25 5 21 6 20 7 19 2 3 8 12 24 9 9 10 11 10 1. Sonim XPand Connector 16. LED Notification 2. USB-C 17. Receiver 3. Volume Up/Down 18. Notification Bar 4. Power ON Button 19. Alarm Key 5. PTT Button 20. Yellow Key 6. Display 21. Sonim SecureAudio Connector 22 23 7. App Tray 22. Memory Card Slot Under 8. Speakers Battery 9. Back Button 23. SIM Cards Slot under Battery 10. Home Button 24. Back Cover Screw 11. Microphone 25. Battery Cover 12. Recent Button 26. Rear Facing Camera 13. Google Search Bar 27. Torch/Flash Light 14. Battery Level Indicator 28. Microphones 15. Front Camera YOUR SONIM XP8 14
SWITCHING ON THE PHONE 1 2 3 Press and hold Power button for 2 seconds. 1. Message/Alert Notifications When the phone is switched on, it tries to register with 2. Service the network. After successful registration, the name of the Indicator service provider is displayed. and Signal Strength bar Ensure that a valid SIM card is inserted in your 4 3. Battery charge phone. indicator and time 4. Home screen SETTING UP YOUR PHONE 5. Application Grid or Menu For instructions on using your phone’s buttons, charger, battery, and other hardware features, check the printed 5 Quick Start Guide provided along with your phone. The first time you turn on your device, it will take you KEY DESCRIPTION through the steps to get the set up. You will be prompted The navigation keys are located below the display screen. to do the following: 1. Choose the language you want your phone to use. ICONS DESCRIPTION 2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network or your cellular data Back: network. 3. Sign-in with your Google Account. Opens the previous screens in the working If you have Gmail account, use the same e-mail address sequence till the home screen is displayed. and password to sign-in. By signing in, all your e-mail, Once the home screen is displayed it will contacts, calendar events, and other data associated remain there even when you press the with that account will be synced to your phone. If you back key. have more than one Google Account, you can add them later. Home: If you do not have a Google Account, you can create one Short press on any app: Shows the home during the setup process. You can also skip this step and screen. create later. Long press: Google Assistant MANAGING HOME SCREEN Recent: After you complete the phone setup, the home screen Short Press: is displayed. The home screen is the beginning point to Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps access all the device’s features. you have worked on recently. To open an app, touch it. To remove any application Device comes equipped with pre-installed from this list, swipe the application to left screen protector for added protection. or right. Double press: Launches the menu options of any application. YOUR SONIM XP8 15
NOTIFICATION BAR ICONS ICONS DESCRIPTION The icons displayed at the top of the screen provides information about the status of the device. The details FM Radio such as date and time, battery charge status, and data service are displayed when the phone is in standby Missed call mode. Other indicators such as Bluetooth connectivity status, airplane mode, alarm and call forward (only if New SMS or MMS Always forward is enabled) and Wi-Fi connectivity are displayed, if the feature is activated. Alarm activated ICONS DESCRIPTION Silent mode activated Battery level indicator Vibration mode activated Battery charging in progress Flight mode activated No signal Error/information notification - attention required Signal strength Screenshot captured No SIM card Music is played Roaming Device storage space is running out FOTA update available 4G LTE network connected PHONE OPERATIONS WITHOUT SIM CARD You can perform the following operations without HSPA or UMTS network connected inserting a SIM card in your phone. • Make an emergency call. GPRS network connected • View and modify all settings except few data usage and mobile network related settings. EDGE network connected • Activate and share files through Bluetooth. • Access the Internet using Wi-Fi connectivity. • Access your phonebook, multimedia files, all tools Wi-Fi connected and applications. • View and modify your profile settings. Bluetooth activated SETTING UP AND USING LOCK SCREEN Call in progress You must lock your phone to protect it from unauthorized access. Call forward (only if Always forward is • From Home screen, tap on System settings or enabled) select Menu > Settings ( ). • Scroll down and select Security ( ) , located New E-mail under Personal settings. • Select Screen lock and select one of the following options to configure phone: YOUR SONIM XP8 16
• None: Disables the screen lock. • Swipe: When the screen is locked, slide your finger from bottom to top to unlock it. • Pattern: When enabled, enter you own pattern. When the phone is locked, unlock it using the pattern. When the phone screen is locked, you can answer an incoming call, without unlocking the screen. • PIN: When enabled, enter you own PIN value. When the phone is locked, unlock it using the PIN. When the phone screen is locked, you can answer an incoming call, without unlocking the screen. • Password: When enabled, enter you own Password. When the phone is locked, unlock it using the password. When the phone screen is locked, you can answer an incoming call, without unlocking the screen. CHANGING THE WALLPAPER You can set an image or a photo stored in your phone as your home screen wallpaper. To change the wallpaper, select from one of the following Wallpaper collections. • Long tap on Home screen > Wallpapers. Select Wallpapers from the pop-up. • My photos: includes photos and screenshots taken using the phone’s camera. • Wallpapers: Tap on System settings > Display > Wallpapers. It includes images that are pre- loaded with the phone. CAPTURING A SCREENSHOT You can take the screenshot of the current screen and it is stored in your phone’s photos. To take a screenshot: 1. Ensure that the image to be captured is displayed on the current screen. 2. Press the Power and Volume down button simultaneously. The screenshot is captured and stored in the Photos. A screen Capture ( ) icon is also displayed on the notification bar. YOUR SONIM XP8 17
SUGGESTIONS Your Android device offers suggestions and reminders about the features and you can easily remove them from the Settings. PAY FASTER WITH GOOGLE You can save payment information to your Google account for easier online checkout process. SET DO NOT DISTURB SCHEDULE You can set your device on Silent mode at certain. You can add a rule by tapping on Add rule ( ) CHANGE WALLPAPER You can choose the wallpaper from Live Wallpapers, Photos and Wallpapers. USE FINGERPRINT You can unlock your device using your fingerprint. You have to register your fingerprint to lock and unlock your device. ONBODY DETECTION Toggle ON Onbody detection to keep your device unlocked while it’s on you. It uses accelerometer and other sensors to keep your device unlocked when it detects that the device is carried in your hand, pocket or bag. SUGGESTIONS 18
WIRELESS & NETWORKS SETTINGS WRITE TO NFC TAG 1. Touch and hold the connected network. WI-FI 2. Select Write to NFC tag. 3. Enter the password to set up Wi-Fi NFc tag. Wi-Fi is a wireless network technology that can provide Internet access at distance up to 100 feet, depending on the Wi-Fi router and surroundings. ADVANCED You can access Internet when you connect your XP8 On the Wi-Fi screen, tap Option ( ) > Advanced. The to a Wi-Fi network. To connect your phone to a Wi-Fi following options are displayed: network; • Install certificates: You can browse a certificate for 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings installation. ( ). • Wi-Fi Direct: Select Option key > Searching to 2. Select Wi-Fi ( ). search for the peer devices and also select Rename 3. Set the Wi-Fi to ON position located under device to rename the device. Wireless & networks settings. • WPS Push Button: Press the WPS Push Button in A list of Wi-Fi access points present within your your router, when prompted. phone’s accessible range are displayed. • WPS Pin Entry: Enter the given PIN number on your Wi-Fi router. 4. Select your preferred network. Enter the WEP/ WPS/WPA key (if it is a secured network) and BLUETOOTH select Connect. To verify the password before connecting, enable Show password. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology used to communicate between the devices It is always recommended to make your over a distance of about 8 meters. Wi-Fi network connection secure and also to connect your phone to a secure network. Using Bluetooth, you can perform the following tasks: • Transfer media files and contacts between mobile CONNECT TO NETWORK devices connected using Bluetooth. • Access Internet through a Bluetooth device. 1. Touch and hold the network from the list. • Use Bluetooth connected headphones for playing 2. Enter the password on the prompted window. media file. 3. Select Connect to network and get connected to the network. PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE To activate Bluetooth and pair your XP8 phone with other MODIFY NETWORK Bluetooth devices: 1. Long press on connected network. 1. From the Notifications or Apps menu, tap on 2. Select Modify network. You can change the Settings ( ). network password. The other network setting 2. Enable Bluetooth located under Wireless & details such as Advanced options, Proxy, IP networks settings. settings can be updated. 3. Tap on Bluetooth ( ) and turn on Bluetooth. 3. Select Save to save the changes. Available devices are listed. 4. Tap on Option ( ) > Refresh to view more FORGET NETWORK available devices. A list of accessible Bluetooth devices are displayed. 1. Touch and hold the connected network. 5. Tap on your preferred device. 2. Select Forget network. 6. Select Pair in your device after comparing the The selected network gets disconnected and pairing codes between your device and the other displayed in the Wi-Fi list. device. If you have to get connected to the same network, The device is displayed in Paired devices list. enter password. MANAGING WIRELESS & NETWORKS SETTINGS 19
RENAME THIS DEVICE 3. Turn on Airplane mode. 1. From the Bluetooth screen, tap on Option ( ) > NFC Rename this device to rename the selected device. 2. Enter the name and tap on RENAME. When NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic SHOW RECEIVED FILES devices one of which is usually a portable device such as From the Bluetooth screen, tap on Option ( ) > Show a smartphone, to establish communication by bringing received files to view the received files. them within 4 cm of each other. The received files are listed. 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings ( ). 2. Tap on More located under Wireless & networks CARKIT AUTO-PAIRING settings. Turn on NFC to allow data exchange 1. From the Bluetooth screen, check Option ( ) > when the phone touches another device. CarKit Auto-Pairing. 2. Select Yes as phone automatically connects to ANDROID BEAM the carkit on connecting to dock. 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings ( ). DATA USAGE 2. Tap on More located under Wireless & networks Data usage refers to the amount of data utilized by your settings. Turn ON to beam app content to another phone during data transfers through the Internet. The NFC capable device by holding the devices close data usage charges are dependent of the wireless plan together. provided by your service provider. WI-FI HOTSPOT To monitor your data usage, adjust your data usage When you setup your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can settings. connect other devices to this phone through Wi-Fi and 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings access the Internet. ( ). 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings 2. Tap on Data usage ( ), which is located under ( ). Wireless & networks settings. 2. Select More located under Wireless & networks 3. Under Usage, you can view the data usage for a settings. particular time frame. 3. Select Tethering & portable hotspot. 4. Turn on Data saver to access unrestricted data. 4. Select Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to set up a mobile 5. Select Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi data usage to check the hotspot. data usage for a particular time frame. 5. Enter Network name, Security details and 6. Tap on Network Restrictions to view the metered Password. Select Save. networks listed. BLUETOOTH TETHERING MORE When the Bluetooth Tethering is activated, you can share your phone’s Internet connection with the other Bluetooth AIRPLANE MODE paired devices. When your phone is set in airplane mode, network connectivity or mobile data connectivity is disabled. 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings But you can access your camera, media files and other ( ). features that do not require mobile data connectivity. 2. Select More located under Wireless & networks settings. To activate airplane mode: 3. Tap on Tethering & Portable hotspot. 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings 4. Enable Bluetooth Tethering. ( ). 2. Tap on More located under Wireless & networks settings. MANAGING WIRELESS & NETWORKS SETTINGS 20
VPN 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings ( ). 2. Select Wireless & Networks > More > VPN. 3. Tap on the icon ( ) to add a new VPN profile. 4. In Edit VPN profile screen, enter the Name, Type (select from the drop-down list), and the server address. 5. Enter Username and password. 6. Select Save. CELLULAR NETWORKS 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings ( ) > Wireless & networks settings > More > Cellular network > • You can use mobile data services such as web browsing and other services over the cellular network. • Turn on Data Roaming to have a network connectivity when you are in a roaming network out of your country. • Tap on Preferred network type and the following options are displayed: • LTE/WCDMA/GSM • WCDMA/GSM • WCDMA only • GSM only • Turn on Enhanced 4G LTE Services. You can use advanced communication services where ever it is available. • Access Point Names: Tap on Access Point Names (APN) to view and edit the network access points. Tap Add network ( ) to add a new access point. • Network operators: Tap on Network operator to view and modify your network operator from the list of available networks. NETWORK SETTINGS RESET 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings ( ). 2. Select Wireless & Networks > More > Network settings reset. 3. Select RESET SETTINGS. It reset all the network settings including Wi-Fi, Cellular data, Bluetooth, and NFC. MANAGING WIRELESS & NETWORKS SETTINGS 21
MANAGING DEVICE SETTINGS • Shown silently • No sensitive content on lock screen • Never shown on lock screen DISPLAY • Overrides Do Not Disturb 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings 4. Tap on Settings. The following options are ( ) > Device > Display ( ). displayed: 2. Set one of the following options to configure your • Pulse LED light phone’s display: • Flash notification alert • Brightness level: • On the lock screen • Adaptive Brightness: Set the brightness of the phone display. This also optimizes the battery SOUND power consumed. 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings • Show network operator: If enabled, shows ( ) > Device > Sound ( ). network name on the status bar. 2. Media volume: Adjust the volume as per your • Wallpaper: Set the wallpaper for your home screen. requirement. You can select from one of the following wallpaper 3. Alarm volume: Adjust the alarm volume as per collections: your requirement. • Live Wallpapers: Includes photos which are 4. Ring volume: Adjust the ring volume as per your available online. requirement. • Photos: Includes photos and screenshots taken 5. Also vibrate for calls: Enable this option to set using the phone’s camera. the device on vibrate during calls. • Wallpapers: Includes images that are pre-loaded 6. Increase ringtone: Enable this option to increase with the phone. the ringtone. • Sleep: Set the sleep time so that the screen 7. Hac mode: Enable this option to make your brightness is turned down after specified time of device hearing aid compatible. phone inactivity. This setting also optimizes the 8. FENS: Enable this option to reduce the noise battery power. cancellation. • Screen saver: You can set any of the application as 9. Do not disturb: a screen saver. • Priority only allows: • Ambient Display: If enabled, the screen display will • Alarms: Enable alarms. be active when you receive a notification. • Reminders: Enable this option to set the • Font size: Set the font size of the text displayed in reminders. the screen. • Events: Enable this option to pop-up th events. • Display size: You can set the items on your screen • Messages: You can set the priority for the smaller or larger. Some apps on your screen might messages based on From anyone, From change position. contacts only, From starred contacts only, and • One handed operation: If enabled, you can use None. one hand to dial a number or unlock the device. • Calls: You can set the priority for the calls based • When device is rotated: You can either rotate the on From anyone, From contacts only, From contents of the screen or stay in potrait view. starred contacts only, and None. • Cast: You can cast your screen from your device. • Repeat callers: Enable this option allow a person Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as to call for the second time within a 15 minutes your Miracast™ or TV. Tap on Option ( ) > check period. the box next to Enable wireless display. • Automatic rules: You can add a new rule for Event or Time. NOTIFICATIONS • Block visual disturbances: 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings • Block when screen is on: Prevents notification ( ) > Device > Notifications ( ). from popping on the screen. 2. Tap on All apps drop-down list. • Block when screen is off: Prevents notifications 3. You can set the notification on the following rules: from turning on the screen or pulsing the • All apps notification light. • Blocked MANAGING DEVICE SETTINGS 22
10. Phone ringtone: Select the required ringtone APPS from the list and tap on OK to set as the ringtone. 11. Default notification ringtone: Select the 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings required notification ringtone from the list and tap ( ) > Device > Apps ( ). on OK to set as the ringtone. 2. Select All apps drop-down list. You can select 12. Default Alarm ringtone: Select the required any of the following options: alarm ringtone from the list and tap on OK to set • All apps as the ringtone. • Enabled 13. Emergency Broadcast: • Disabled • Emergency alert settings: 3. Select the required app from the list. Open the • Show extreme threats: Check this option to app and select FORCE STOP. display alerts for extreme threats to life and 4. On the Apps screen, tap on Options ( ). The property. following options are displayed: • Show severe threats: Check this option to get • Show system the severe threats to life and property displayed. • Reset app preferences • Show AMBER alerts: Check this option to get 5. Tap the icon ( ) on Apps screen. Configure the child abduction emergency bulletins. apps window is displayed. The following options • Turn on notifications: When checked, are displayed: emergency alert broadcast are displayed. • App permissions: The list of apps with the • Alert reminder: You can set the alert reminder for permissions are displayed. the following time frame: Once, Every 2 minutes, • Default: The assigned default apps are displayed. Every 5 minutes, Every 15 minutes, and Off. • Advanced: Displays the list of Special access. • Speak alert message: Check this option to use text-to-speech to speak emergency alert USB POWER SAVING messages. 1. From Home screen or App screen, tap on Settings • Vibrate: Check this option to set the device on ( ) > Device > USB Power Saving ( ). vibrate during alert. 2. Automatic Power ON: If enabled, the device • Emergency notification preview: Plays a sample gets automatically power ON when the USB is emergency alert tone. connected. ETWS Settings: 3. Automatic Power OFF: • Automatic Power OFF: If enabled, the device • Show ETWS test broadcasts: Display test gets automatically power OFF at the set time. broadcasts for earthquake, tsunami warning • Power off device at: If you enable Automatic system. power off, this option will be active. You can set • Settings for Brazil (Show channel 50 the time for the device to be power off. broadcasts): Channel 50 is used in Brazil for area • Automatic power OFF: If this is enabled, upon update information when this option is checked. USB disconnection, the device is power off after • Settings for India (Show channel 60 broadcast): the set hours. Channel 60 is used in India for operator specific • On USB disconnect, power off: You can set the information when this option is checked. hours for the device to be powered off once the 14. Other sounds: Turn ON the following options to USB is disconnected. get the sound: • Keypad sounds • Dial pad tones STORAGE • Screen locking sounds 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings • Touch sounds ( ) > Device > Storage ( ). • Vibrate on tap 2. On Internal shared storage, the following options 15. Cast: You can cast your screen from your device. are displayed with memory used for each app: Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network • Shows the used memory as your Miracast™ or TV. Tap on Option ( ) > • Apps check the box next to Enable wireless display. • Images • Videos • Audio MANAGING DEVICE SETTINGS 23
• System USERS • Other • Cached data 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings • Explore ( ) > Device > Users ( ). 3. Tap on More ( ) > Storage Cleanup. You can 2. Tap on You (owner). Change the Profile info and clean the following junk files: tap on OK. • Cache junk 3. Tap on Guest > Settings ( ) and enable Turn • Residual junk files on phone calls. • Obsolete apks 4. Tap on Add user ( ). You can set up a new Select the above files and tap on CLEAN JUNK. user. You have three users listed: You (owner of the device), New user, and Guest. 5. Tap on Lock screen settings. BATTERY • Add users: Turn on this option to add user when 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings the device is locked. ( ) > Device > Battery ( ). • Emergency information: Tap on Info tab and enter 2. Set the Battery saver ON by selecting the option the following details. These details belongs to the given for Turn on automatically: owner of the device: • Never • Name • at 5% battery • Address • at 15% battery • Blood type • Allergies Battery saver turns off automatically when • Medications your device is charging. • Organ donor • Medical notes You can also view the battery usage data. Tap on Contacts > Add contact ( ). Choose 3. Enable Show battery percentage to view the a contact from the phonebook to set as a battery level percentage inside the status bar. emergency contact. 4. Tap on Use since last full charge > Screen. The following options are displayed: TAP & PAY • Adjust power use: You can adjust the screen brightness and screen timeout. 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings • Use details: The details such as Time on and ( ) > Device > Tap & pay ( ). Computed power use are displayed. 2. Tap on Payment default and select Google Pay. 5. On the Battery screen, tap on Refresh icon ( ) 3. Tap on Use default and select either one of the to refresh the battery level percentage. options as per your requirement: 6. On the Battery screen, tap on Option ( ) > • Except when another payment app is open Battery optimization. From the drop-down list, • Always you can select All apps or Not optimized apps. 4. Tap on Option ( ) > How it works to know more 7. On the Battery optimization screen, tap on about the feature’s functionality. Option ( ) > Reset app preferences. GESTURES MEMORY 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings ( ) > Device > Gestures ( ). ( ) > Device > Memory ( ). 2. Turn on Jump to Camera to quickly open 2. Go to Memory and select the time from the drop- camera. Press the power button twice. This works down list. You can view the applications usage from any screen. based on the set time frame. 3. Enable Toggle Torch to quickly toggle torch, 3. Select Memory used by apps to check the double-shake the device twice. memory used for each application for the set time frame. MANAGING DEVICE SETTINGS 24
MANAGING PERSONAL SETTINGS • Messaging: Turn ON this option to share your real-time location details. A link is created and new message window is displayed. You can LOCATION selecte the recipient and send the message. You can enable and configure the Location settings. • More: You can share your real-time location details through the following ways: Messaging, 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings Bluetooth, Copy to clipboard, Save to Drive, ( ) > Personal. Gmail, Facebook, Messenger and SMS. 2. Select Location ( ). Enable and modify • On Location Sharing screen, tap on More ( ) required location settings. and the following options are displayed: Location 3. Set the Mode to one of the following options: Settings, About and Help. • High accuracy: uses AGPS, Wi-Fi, mobile 5. Check the option Use assisted GPS to use server networks, and other sensors to get the highest- to assist GPS. Uncheck to reduce the network accuracy location for your device. It uses location usage. help to estimate your location faster and more 6. You can view the apps which have requested accurately. location recently under Recent location • Battery saving: allows your device to estimate requests. your location using low battery-intensive location 7. On Location screen, tap on More ( ) > sources, such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks. It Scanning. The following options are displayed: uses location help to estimate your location faster • Wi-Fi scanning: Turn ON this option to improve and more accurately. location by allowing system apps and services to • Device only: allows your device to estimate detect Wi-Fi networks at any time. your location using GPS only. It uses the satellite • Bluetooth scanning: Turn ON this option to information to provide location information. This improve location by allowing system apps and mode may use more battery power and take services to detect Bluetooth devices at any time. longer time to determine your location. 4. Under Location services, the following options SECURITY are displayed: You can activate and protect your phone from • Accelerated Location: Tap on Agree to improve unauthorized access by configuring the security settings. location performance and battery saving. • Google Location History: Turn ON the location 1. From Notifications or Apps menu, tap on Settings history: ( ) > Personal > Security ( ). • This device: Turn on to view the last reported 2. Select Device security > Screen lock and select location date. one of the following options to configure the • Other devices on this account: The other phone: devices which are connected via Bluetooth are • None: Disables the phone lock. listed here and the date of the last location is also • Swipe: When the phone is locked, swipe the screen reported. upwards to unlock it. • Tap on Manage Timeline to manage the time • Pattern: You can unlock the device using the based on your location history. pattern. • Google Location Sharing: On Location Sharing • PIN: When enabled, enter you own PIN value. When screen, tap on Share your real-time location the phone is locked, unlock it using the PIN. button ( ). The following options are displayed: • Password: When enabled, enter your own • For 1 hour: You can increase or decrease the password. When the phone is locked, unlock it time to share your real-time location. Minimum using the password. time is 15 minutes and the maximum is three When the phone is locked, you can answer an days. incoming call, without unlocking the phone. • Until you turn this off: If you enable this option, until you turn it ON, you cannot share your real- Tap on Settings ( ) and the following options are time location. displayed: • Select People: Turn ON this option to share your • Make pattern visible: You can toggle this option real-time location details to the selected people to make the pattern visible. from your contacts. • Automatically lock: When the security is set MANAGING PERSONAL SETTINGS 25
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