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MTAG 281
User Manual
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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: 2012.05
Manual No. : 079584504493
Contents
For Your Safety ........................................................................... 14
General Safety .....................................................................................................14
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure .........................................................................15
General Statement on RF Energy .................................................................15
Body Worn Operation ...................................................................................15
Limiting Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Fields ......................................16
Distraction ............................................................................................................16
Driving ...........................................................................................................16
Operating Machinery .....................................................................................17
Product Handling ..................................................................................................17
General Statement on Handling and Use .....................................................17
Small Children ...............................................................................................18
Demagnetization ...........................................................................................18
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................18
Antenna .........................................................................................................19
Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) ....................................................................19
Normal Use Position .....................................................................................20
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Air Bags ........................................................................................................20
Seizures/Blackouts .......................................................................................20
Repetitive Motion Injuries ..............................................................................21
Emergency Calls ...........................................................................................21
Loud Noise ....................................................................................................21
Phone Heating ..............................................................................................21
Electrical Safety ...................................................................................................22
Accessories ...................................................................................................22
Connection to a Car ......................................................................................22
Faulty and Damaged Products .....................................................................22
Interference ..........................................................................................................23
General Statement on Interference ...............................................................23
Pacemakers ..................................................................................................23
Hearing Aids ..................................................................................................23
Medical Devices ............................................................................................24
Hospitals .......................................................................................................24
Aircraft ...........................................................................................................24
Interference in Cars ......................................................................................24
Explosive Environments .......................................................................................25
Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres .................................................25
Blasting Caps and Areas ...............................................................................25
Getting Started ............................................................................ 26
Overview ..............................................................................................................27
Keys Explained ...................................................................................................28
Starting Up ...........................................................................................................29
Installing the UIM/microSD Card and Battery ...............................................29
Removing the Battery and UIM/microSD Card .............................................31
Charging the Battery .....................................................................................32
Extending the Battery Life .............................................................................33
Switching Your Phone On/Off ..............................................................................33
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ......................................................33
Switching to Sleep Mode ..............................................................................34
Waking Up Your Phone .................................................................................34
Getting Around Your Phone ..................................................................................35
Touch Control ................................................................................................35
Home Screen ................................................................................................35
Status and Notication Icons ........................................................................38
Applications and Phone settings ...................................................................41
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Phone Calls ................................................................................. 46
How to Make Calls ...............................................................................................46
Calling from the Dialer ..................................................................................46
Calling from Your Contacts ...........................................................................46
Calling from Your Call History .......................................................................47
Calling from a Text Message .........................................................................47
Using Speed Dial ..........................................................................................48
Making Emergency Calls ..............................................................................48
Making International Calls .............................................................................48
How to Receive Calls ...........................................................................................49
Answering a Call ...........................................................................................49
Rejecting a Call .............................................................................................49
Muting a Call .................................................................................................49
Ending a Call .................................................................................................50
Set Up a Conference Call .............................................................................50
Call Settings .........................................................................................................51
Contacts ...................................................................................... 52
Importing and Exporting Contacts ........................................................................53
Creating a Contact ...............................................................................................53
Adding a Contact to Favorites ..............................................................................53
Searching for a Contact .......................................................................................54
Editing a Contact ..................................................................................................54
Deleting a Contact ................................................................................................54
Creating a New Group .........................................................................................55
Entering Text ............................................................................... 56
Android Keyboard ................................................................................................56
TouchPal keyboard ...............................................................................................57
Touch Input Settings .............................................................................................58
Messaging ................................................................................... 60
Sending a Text Message ......................................................................................60
Sending an MMS ..................................................................................................60
Managing Messages and Their ‘Threads’ ............................................................62
Replying to a Message .................................................................................62
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Deleting a Message Thread ..........................................................................62
Message Settings .........................................................................................63
Email ............................................................................................ 65
Creating an Email Account ...................................................................................65
Writing and Sending Emails .................................................................................66
Replying to and Forwarding Emails .....................................................................66
Email Settings ......................................................................................................67
Getting Connected to the Internet ........................................... 69
Adding a New CDMA/EvDo Connection ..............................................................69
Turning on Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................70
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................70
Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status .....................................................................71
Using the Phone as a Modem ..............................................................................71
Enabling the Modem Function ......................................................................71
Disabling the Modem Function .....................................................................73
Using the Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot ....................................................................73
Enabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot ...........................................................................74
Disabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot ..........................................................................74
Browsing the Internet ................................................................. 75
Browsing Options .................................................................................................75
Opening Links in Web Pages ...............................................................................76
Downloading Apps from the Web .........................................................................77
Using Bookmarks .................................................................................................77
Editing a Bookmark .......................................................................................77
Deleting a Bookmark .....................................................................................78
Bluetooth
® .................................................................................................................................................. 79
Turning Bluetooth on/off ......................................................................................79
Making Your Phone Visible...................................................................................79
Changing Your Phone’s Name .............................................................................80
Hooking Up With Another Bluetooth Device .........................................................80
Sending Files via Bluetooth ..................................................................................81
Making the Most of Multimedia ................................................ 82
Taking Pictures with Your Camera .......................................................................82
Adjusting Camera Settings ...........................................................................82
Shooting Video with Your Camcorder...................................................................83
Adjusting Video Settings ...............................................................................83
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Listening to Your FM Radio ..................................................................................83
Playing Your Music ...............................................................................................84
Creating Playlists ..........................................................................................85
Managing Playlists ........................................................................................85
Setting a Song as Ringtone ..........................................................................86
Playing Your Videos .............................................................................................86
Opening Your Gallery ...........................................................................................86
Making Voice Memos ..........................................................................................87
USB Mass Storage...................................................................... 88
Sorting out Your Phone Settings .............................................. 89
Setting Time and Date Format .............................................................................89
Changing Display Settings ...................................................................................89
Adjusting Screen Brightness .........................................................................89
Switching Screen Orientation Automatically .................................................89
Showing Animation When Opening/Closing Windows ..................................90
Adjusting Screen-timeout ..............................................................................90
Sound Settings .....................................................................................................90
Choosing Your Ringtone ...............................................................................90
Setting the Default Notication Ringtone ......................................................90
Switching Your Phone to Silent Mode ...........................................................91
Switching to Vibrate ......................................................................................91
Adjusting Volume ..........................................................................................91
Turning on Touch Tones ................................................................................92
Turning on Selection Sound ..........................................................................92
Turning on Screen Lock Sound ....................................................................92
Turning on Haptic Feedback .........................................................................92
Setting Emergency Tone ...............................................................................93
Language Settings ...............................................................................................93
Mobile Network Services ......................................................................................93
Enabling Data Services .................................................................................93
Getting Data Services While Roaming ..........................................................93
Changing Roaming Mode .............................................................................94
Switching Network Modes .............................................................................94
Setting Access Point Names .........................................................................94
Security Settings ..................................................................................................95
Protecting Your Phone with a Screen Unlock Pattern ...................................95
Protecting Your Phone with a PIN or Password ............................................96
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Disabling Screen Unlock Security .................................................................97
Protecting Your UIM Card with a PIN ............................................................97
Setting up Credential Storage .......................................................................98
Managing Your Memory Card ..............................................................................99
Checking Memory Card Space ....................................................................99
Unmounting Your Memory Card ...................................................................99
Checking Phone Memory ...................................................................................100
Resetting to Factory Settings .............................................................................100
Managing Applications and Their Settings .........................................................100
Viewing Your Applications ..........................................................................100
Allowing Installation of Non-Market Applications ........................................100
Installing an Application ..............................................................................101
Removing an Application ............................................................................101
Moving an Application to or from the Memory Card ....................................101
Managing Other Settings ...................................................................................102
Search Settings ...........................................................................................102
Voice Input and Output ...............................................................................102
Other Applications ................................................................... 103
Alarm ..................................................................................................................103
Calculator ...........................................................................................................103
Note Pad ............................................................................................................103
Stopwatch ..........................................................................................................104
Task Manager .....................................................................................................104
PC Software .............................................................................. 105
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For Your Safety
General Safety
Don’t make or receive hand-
held calls while driving. And
never text while driving.
Don’t use at petrol stations.
Keep your phone at least
15mm away from your ear or
body while making calls.
Your phone may produce a
bright or ashing light.
Small parts may cause a chok-
ing.
Don’t dispose of your phone
in re.
Your phone can produce a loud
sound.
Avoid contact with anything
magnetic.
Keep away from pacemakers
and other electronic medical
devices.
Avoid extreme temperatures.
Switch off when asked to in
hospitals and medical facilities.
Avoid contact with liquids.
Keep your phone dry.
Switch off when told to in
aircrafts and airports.
Don’t take your phone apart.
Switch off when near explosive
materials or liquids.
Only use approved accesso-
ries.
Don’t rely on your phone for emergency communications.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
General Statement on RF Energy
Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and trans-
mits RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your
call controls the power level at which your phone transmits.
Body Worn Operation
Important safety information regarding radio frequency radiation (RF) exposure:
To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the phone must be used with a
minimum of 15 mm separation from the body.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the
relevant guideline limits.
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Limiting Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Fields
For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF elds, the World Health
Organization (WHO) provides the following advice:
Precautionary measures: Present scientic information does not indicate the need for
any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If individuals are concerned,
they might choose to limit their own or their children’s RF exposure by limiting the
length of calls, or using ‘hands-free’ devices to keep mobile phones away from the
head and body.
Further information on this subject can be obtained from the WHO home page http://
www.who.int/peh-emf WHO Fact sheet 193: June 2000.
Distraction
Driving
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an ac-
cident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) can cause distraction
and lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting
the use of wireless devices while driving.
Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of
an accident.
Product Handling
General Statement on Handling and Use
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its
use.
You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited.
Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their
environment.
• Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and
dust-free place.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open ames or lit tobacco prod-
ucts.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or
its accessories.
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• Do not paint your phone or its accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized
personnel must do so.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum
- [5] and maximum + [50] degrees Celsius.
• Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
• Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.
Small Children
Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or al-
low them to play with it.
They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone.
Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or may
become detached and create a choking hazard.
Demagnetization
To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or magnetic me-
dia close to your phone for a long time.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the UIM card’s metal connectors.
Antenna
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Specic Absorption Rate (SAR)
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the
limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These
guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and
include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of
age and health.
The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 W/kg and the highest SAR value for this
device when tested at the ear was 0.862 W/kg*. As mobile devices offer a range of
functions, they can be used in other positions, such as on the body as described in
this user guide**.
As SAR is measured utilizing the device's highest transmitting power, the actual SAR
of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above. This is due to au-
tomatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum
power required to communicate with the network.
* Please see body-worn operation.
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Normal Use Position
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with the bottom
towards your mouth.
Air Bags
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.
Seizures/Blackouts
The phone can produce a bright or ashing light.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
To minimize the risk of RSI when texting or playing games with your phone:
• Do not grip the phone too tightly.
• Press the buttons lightly.
• Use the special features which are designed to minimize the times of pressing
buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text.
• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guar-
antee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wire-
less phone for emergency communications.
Loud Noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may damage your hearing.
Turn down the volume before using headphones, Bluetooth stereo headsets or other
audio devices.
Phone Heating
Your phone may become warm during charging and during normal use.
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Electrical Safety
Accessories
Use only approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or
short-circuit in the battery terminals.
Connection to a Car
Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical
system.
Faulty and Damaged Products
Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory.
Only qualied personnel must service or repair the phone or its accessory.
If your phone or its accessory has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected
to a severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized
service centre.
Interference
General Statement on Interference
Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical de-
vices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm be main-
tained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker
and do not carry it in a breast pocket.
Hearing Aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises
when using wireless devices or when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance
from the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the
interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alterna-
tives.
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Medical Devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of
your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.
Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health
care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sen-
sitive medical equipment.
Aircraft
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or air-
line staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board the aircraft, if your
device offers a ‘airplane mode’ this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Interference in Cars
Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some ve-
hicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-
free kit with an external antenna is included in the installation.
Explosive Environments
Petrol Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off
wireless devices such as your phone or other radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks
on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Blasting Caps and Areas
Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas
posted power off “two-way radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with
blasting operations.
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Overview
Headset Jack
Touch Screen
Search Key
Microphone
Power Key
Home Key
Earpiece
Menu Key
Back Key
Getting Started
Thanks for choosing MTAG 281. MTAG 281 supports CDMA1X/EvDo networks.
Please read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference.
And don’t worry if the pictures we use to demonstrate your phone’s functions look a
little different from what you see on its screen. It’s the functions they show that matter.
Another thing you’ll notice is that we talk about ‘tapping’ a lot. That’s because your
phone has a touch-screen, which means a simple tap with your nger can both select
and open a le. Indeed, you can ‘slide’ switches on the screen, ‘hold’ les until a list of
shortcuts pops up, casually ‘ick’ from page to page, or ‘drag’ items into the bin with a
well-aimed index nger. It’s a joy to use.
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Volume Key
Charger/
USB Jack
Keys Explained
Key Function
Power Key
• Hold to select phone modes: Silent, Airplane or Power off.
• Press to switch your phone to Sleep Mode.
• Press to wake up your phone.
Home Key
• Press to return to the Home Screen from any application or screen.
• Hold to see recently used applications.
Menu Key Press to get the options on the current screen.
Back Key Press to go to the previous screen.
Volume Keys
Press higher end of the key to turn the volume up and press lower
end of the key to turn it down.
Starting Up
Installing the UIM/microSD Card and Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery, UIM card, or memory
card.
1. Remove the back cover.
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2. Hold the UIM card with the cut corner oriented as shown and slip it into the card
holder.
3. Open the microSD card holder, hold your microSD card with the cut corner ori-
ented as shown and slide it in.
microSD logo is a trade mark of the SD Card Association.
4. Insert the battery by aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold con-
tacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks
into place.
5. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.
Removing the Battery and UIM/microSD Card
1. Make sure that your mobile phone is off.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Lift the battery up and out.
4. Slide the UIM card out.
5. Open the microSD card holder, slide the microSD card down gently and remove
it.
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Charging the Battery
When you rst get your new phone you’ll need to charge the battery like this.
1. Connect the adapter to the charger jack. Ensure that the adapter is inserted with
the correct orientation. Do not force the connector into the charger jack.
2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
If the battery is low, there will be a pop-up message on the screen.
If the phone is on, you‘ll see this charging icon
/ appear on the status bar. As
soon as charging is completed, this icon
appears on the status bar.
Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage can drain
your battery. You can follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:
• Reduce the screen timeout.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
• Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.
Switching Your Phone On/Off
1. Make sure the UIM card is in your device and the battery is charged.
2. Hold the Power Key to switch on your phone.
3. To switch it off, hold the Power Key to get the phone options. Select Power off,
and then tap OK.
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you rst switch on your phone (or if you’ve reset it to Factory Settings) you
need to select some settings before you can use it.
1. Tap Change language to change the language you want to use, if needed.
2. Tap the Android robot on the screen.
3. Tap Skip to skip the tutorial, or tap Begin to continue.
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In the tutorial, learn how to use the onscreen keyboard and how to set up your
Blade with a Google account.
4. Create a Google Account or Sign in your account.
You can also tap Skip to set up an account later.
5. Congure the Google location options and tap Next.
6. Congure the date and time options, and tap Next.
NOTE: It’s recommended to create or sign in a Google account on your phone. If
you forget the screen unlock pattern, you can use the Google account to unlock your
phone (see page 106).
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your device to a low-power-consump-
tion state while the display is off. Your device also goes into Sleep Mode by itself when
the display is automatically turned off after a certain period of time, which you can set
in Settings > Display > Screen timeout.
Press the Power Key to switch to Sleep Mode.
Waking Up Your Phone
1. Press the Power Key to activate your screen display.
2. Long press the
icon to unlock the screen.
NOTE: If you have set up screen lock, you need to draw an unlock pattern, or enter a
PIN or password to unlock your screen.
Getting Around Your Phone
Touch Control
You can use the stylus or nger gestures to control your phone. The controls on your
touch screen change dynamically depending on the tasks you’re performing.
1. Tap the buttons, icons, or applications to select items or to open applications.
2. Hold on an item to see the available options.
3. Flick the screen to scroll up, down, left or right.
4. Point, drag and drop to move particular items across the screen.
NOTE: You can view the phone screen in portrait or landscape simply by holding it
upright or turning it on its side.
Home Screen
You can choose what is shown on your Home Screen. Just add or remove stuff to
make it your own.
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Status & Notications
Google Search
Wallpaper
You can add or
remove items here.
Contacts
Tap to access the contacts
screen.
Tap to open the dialer. Tap to open the Messages menu.
Applications
Tap to open
the main menu.
Extended Home Screen
The Home Screen extends beyond the screen width, giving you more space to add
more stuff. Simply slide your finger to the left or right to see the extended Home
Screen.
Choosing Your Wallpaper
1. Tap Home Key to return to the Home Screen.
2. Tap Menu Key and select Wallpaper.
3. Select the wallpaper you want to use from Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpa-
pers.
4. Tap Save or Set wallpaper.
Adding Items to Your Home Screen
1. Tap Home Key to return to the Home Screen.
2. Slide left or right to nd an extended Home Screen where there is space to add
an item.
3. Tap Menu Key and select Personalization > Add to home screen.
You can also tap and hold the blank area of the Home Screen to get the Add to
Home screen menu.
4. Select an item type and the item you want to add to the Home Screen.
Removing Items from Your Home Screen
1. Tap Home Key to return to the Home Screen.
2. Tap and hold the item you want to delete until the
icon appears on the
screen.
3. Drag the item to
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