Start and manual operation
Syco RS-401
Dual SIM / LTE
System: Android ™ 8
PLADEN
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PHONE
NAME
SHORT DESCRIPTION
1 HEADPHONE
CONNECTION
Audio headset
connection
2 USB-OUTPUT
Charge the device,
connect to PC or OTG
USB
3 SPEAKER
A speaker that is used
during a call
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4 CAMERA FRONT
Application: mainly
selfie (5 Mpix)
5 SCREEN
It is used to display its
content and operation
by touch
6 HYBRID LOCK
FOR SM AND SD
CARDS SIM
Card slot and SD
memory card (SIM2
interchangeable with
SD)
7 EXTRNAL
LOUDSPEAKER
Supports the emission
of external sounds
8 VOLUME KEY
Increase/ decrease the
volume level
9 BUTTON
ON/OFF
Switches the device on
and off, lock and
unlocks the screen
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10 CAMERA BACK
SIDE
The camera of the
main unit (13 Mpix)
11 FLASH
Flash mode when
taking pictures, flash
light function
12 CAMERA
BUTTON
The physical key for
taking pictures
13 RETURN KEY
Return to the previous
screen and close the
application
14 MAIN BUTTON
Return to the main
screen from any menu
15 SWITCH
BUTTON
Button to switch
between active
applications
16 LED
Notification light
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CARD INSTALLATION: SIM 1, SIM 2 en
MICRO SD
The SIM card slot and an SD memory card are
located on the left side of the device. To
install the cards, first remove the protective
rubber and then gently pull on the metal
frame.
(you can do this with the aid of tweezers):
Before you start installing the cards, make
sure that the phone is switched off and not
connected to the adapter or other
accessories.
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Place the frame on a flat surface and
install the cards as shown in the image
below:
or
Carefully slide the frame back into the
device with the installed cards.
micro SD nano SIM
nano SIM1 nano SIM2
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After switching on, the phone must
automatically recognize the cards. Note: the
hybrid slot works according to the following
principle: two SIM cards or one SIM card and
one micro SD card.
Be careful when using a memory card, especially
during insertion and removal. Some memory
cards must be formatted with a computer
before the first use. Back up regularly your of
information when using SD cards! Use outside of
the rules or other factors can cause damage to
or loss of the contents of the cards.
PRECAUTIONS DURING CARD
INSTALLATION
Switch the phone off and wait a few
seconds before inserting or removing the SIM
card (s). Take care of the SIM card (SD), do not
bend or scratch it.
When the SIM card is inserted or
damaged, a message appears on the screen
when the phone is switched on to indicate that
there is no card in the given slot. Check that the
card is correctly inserted and not damaged, and
then turn on the phone again. If the device still
does not detect the card, you must provide it to
the network operator of your GSM network for
replacement.
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When it comes to the situation that the
SIM card is blocked, do not hesitate to ask
for help via our website.
All mechanical damage to SIM (SD)
connections are not subject to warranty
repairs.
INSTALLATION BATTERY
The Syco RS-401 has a permanently
installed battery in the housing of the
device.
In the event of damage to the battery,
send the entire device to an authorized Syco
service center. Attempts to remove the
battery by an unauthorized service or
person are treated as equivalent to the loss
of the warranty.
To reset the device (this corresponds to
the temporary removal of the battery),
press and hold the ON / OFF BUTTON (about
10 seconds). (9). The device loses power for
a moment and then automatically restarts.
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Never use a charger or battery that is not
from the manufacturer or damaged. Other
types or modifications may damage the
phone and void the warranty.
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When the battery reaches 15% of the charge, a
message appears indicating that the battery
needs to be charged. To charge the battery,
connect the charger to the wall socket and to
the telephone.
Please note that incorrect connection of the
charging plug (eg opposite) to the USB
connection can cause serious damage to the
device, but is not covered by the warranty.
When using chargers from other manufacturers,
make sure that the charger has a micro USB
plug.
The battery symbol on the display () indicates
the charge level of the battery. It takes about
3-4 hours to fully charge the battery. While
charging, you can use the device, but this
extends the charging time. It is normal for the
device to warm up.
Attention!
The ambient temperature during charging
must be between 0 °C and + 40 °C.
Batteries will wear after a certain time, which
means that their charging time will be shorter
and shorter.
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SAVING THE BATTERY ENERGIE
(INTELLIGENT ENERGIE SAVING)
The device offers options to help you save
battery power. By changing these options and
disabling functions that are running in the
background, you can extend the operating
time of the device:
Every time you do not use the device,
you put it into sleep mode,
Close unnecessary applications,
Turn off Bluetooth,
Turn off Wi-Fi,
Decrease the backlight time,
Reduce the brightness of the screen.
SWITCH THE DEVICE ON/OFF
Press and hold the BUTTON for a few
seconds. / Switch off the telephone (9) to
switch the device on or off. When you switch
on the device for the first time, configure the
device by following the on-screen
instructions. The first step is to configure the
internet connection (using WiFi or
transmission and data) of the Google accounts
(Gmail).
Pay attention!
To be able to download apps from the "Play
Store", the Google Account must be
configured.
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If the customer has an email in Gmail, he can
register the device to an existing address instead
of creating a new address.
If the SIM card is protected with a PIN code, enter
it using the keypad displayed on the screen and
then confirm. Use the return key to erase digits in
the event of a mistake.
Pay attention!
If the PIN and PUK codes are not supplied with
the SIM card, contact your network operator. If
the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times,
the SIM card is blocked and the PUK code is
required.
GOOGLE DEVICE PROTECTION
For security reasons, GOOGLE Inc. introduced
additional security for devices from Android
(Google Device Protection). The above protects
your data and prevents the recovery of settings
by unwanted people, for example in the case of
theft.
"Google Device Protection" is automatically
enabled if you set two elements:
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- screen lock (via pin code, pattern or
password)
- a special Google account.
We kindly ask you to enter the security
information in a deliberate and careful
manner, both phone locks and credentials
when setting up your Google Account.
After restoring the factory settings you can
only unlock by logging in to an existing /
previously assigned to your device Google
account.
The company Syco warns you: Please note
that complaints regarding the blocking of
the "Google Device Protection" phone are
not taken into account or will be removed
at the request of the customer.
ANDROID ™ 8
The Syco RS-401 smartphone is equipped
with the Android ™ 8 operating system.
Android is the most popular system with
Linux kernel in the world, adapted to
support mobile devices. The system itself, as
maintained by the manufacturer (Google
Inc.), is an open system that can be
customized by the customer to his own
needs.
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It offers a wide range of functions available in
the system itself and the Play Store, where you
can download and install any application on
your device. If you are an Android user, there
are many tutorials and other learning tools
available on the market that allow you to fully
explore the possibilities of this system. In this
manual the basic functions of the device /
system are discussed.
TOUCHSCREEN
The device is equipped with a touch screen (5 ",
the so-called multitouch) instead of a classic
keyboard. The screen acts as a display and
keyboard.
Pay attention!
Turn off the screen when the device is not in use. If
the screen is not used for a long time, it may lead to
burn-out.
TOUCHING THE SCREEN
Touch - includes a single touch of the screen.
Tap to select an item, shortcut, link or letter
from the on-screen keyboard.
Tapping and holding - is touching and holding
an item on the screen without lifting your finger
until the action is taken.
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Drag - to touch the selected item and then,
without lifting your finger, move the screen to
the final position.
Shift - means that you quickly move your
finger across the screen surface. For example,
if you scroll up and down on the screen, you
can scroll through the list and you can scroll
from one side to the other to view different
home screens.
Double-tap - you can zoom in or out on the
website or map with two tapes. If you
double-tap, you can also zoom in and out
while viewing photos.
Zooming in by moving - shifting or spreading
the index finger and thumb, you can zoom in
or out. The movement is very useful when
browsing through maps and photos.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Notifications on top of the screen (status bar)
inform about the status of some functions of the
device (missed call, alarm, WiFi enabled, new
e-mail, etc.) See the image below:
Below are the most common notification icons
(depending on the software version, the icons
may look slightly different):
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Range (signal strenght of the BTS
transmitter)
Data connection active in LTE
technology
WiFi included and connected
Bluetooth enabled
GPS function is enabled
Missed voice call
Connected to a computer
New message
Alarm enabled
"Do not disturb”-mode
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"Vibrate”-mode
“Airplane”- mode offline
Error (comment)
Dragging down the status bar gives you more
information about notifications. If you press (ALL)
DELETE, evaluated ratings will be deleted.
START THE SCREEN
From the home screen you have access to all
functions of the device. It shows indicator icons,
widgets, shortcuts to applications and other
items. The start screen can contain many panels.
To view other panels, swipe left or right. To create
another panel (desktop), drag a shortcut to any
edge of an application.
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Return key
Return to the previous
screen and close the
application
Main button
Return to the main
screen from any menu
Switch button
Switching the key
between active
applications,
double-clicking - returns
to the last opened
application / option
Icon
Background
Widget
Return key
Switch
button
Main
button
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BLOCK AND UNLOCK THE SCREEN
If you lock the device, the display and the touch
screen are switched off. You can do this at any
time by pressing the ON / OFF BUTTON. (9), on
the side of the phone.
Unlocking is done in the same way. Press the
ON / OFF BUTTON. (9) and drag the icon
with your finger on the screen. The customer
can also set a different, safer blocking method,
for example a pattern or PIN code.
EXECUTE AND RECEIVE CALLS
The "Telephone" application is used to
make, receive and manage calls, usually in the
lower-left corner of the home screen. To
answer a call, tap the headset icon and drag to
the right; reject - drag to the left.
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APPLICATIONS
The device is Android (version 8) installed. It
is the most popular and most universal
system used in smartphones. That is why
you can search for the many applications
that have been written for it (of applications
that improve and facilitate the device for all
kinds of games, organizers or applications
that support social networking sites).
The easiest way to find and install a selected
program is an application called "Play Store".
Tap the home screen and look for "Play
Store".
Each application can also be installed
directly on the phone, eg by downloading
from the WWW network and then
uploading with a cable connected to the
computer.
The following is a description of some
pre-installed applications that are available
on the phone:
Device
It is used to take
photos and
videos
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