VORTEX MUV Android Smartphone User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- VORTEX
Table of Contents
MUV – USER MANUAL
-FCC ID: 2ADLJMUV-
MUV Android Smartphone
The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PRECAUTIONS
ON THE ROAD.
Using a device while driving is illegal in many countries. Please refrain from
using your mobile while driving.
NEAR SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS OR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
Do not use your device near sensitive electronic equipment – particularly
medical devices such as pacemakers – as it could cause them to malfunction. It
can also interfere with the operation of fire detectors and other automatic-
control equipment.
WHILE FLYING.
Your device can cause interference with aircraft equipment. So itʼs essential
you follow airline regulations. And if airline personnel ask you to switch off
your device, or disable its wireless functions, please do as they say.
AT A PETROL STATION.
Don’t use your device at petrol stations. In fact, it’s always best to switch
off whenever you’re near fuels, chemicals or explosives.
MAKING REPAIRS.
Never take your device apart. Please leave that to the professionals.
Unauthorized repairs could break the terms of your warranty. Don’t use your
device if the antenna is damaged, as it could cause injury.
AROUND CHILDREN.
Keep your mobile out of children’s reach. It should never be used as a toy as
this is hazardous.
NEAR EXPLOSIVES.
Turn off your device in or near areas where explosive materials are used.
Always obey local laws and turn off your device when requested.
EMERGENCY CALLS.
To make an emergency call your device must be turned on and, in an area, where
there’s network coverage. Dial the national emergency number and press “Send”.
Explain exactly where you are and donʼt hang up until help has arrived.
WORKING TEMPERATURE.
The working temperature for the device is between 0 and 40 degree Celsius.
Please don’t use the device outside the range. Using the device under too high
or too low a temperature might cause problems.
AUDIO VOLUME WARNING.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a mobile device can damage
your hearing.
PARTS AND BUTTONS OF THE DEVICE
Front camera- Receiver
- light distance sensor
- Touchscreen
- Volume button
- Power button
- Back button
- Home button
- App switch button
- Micro USB and charging port
- Earphone jack
- Rear camera
- Flash
- Speaker
- Microphone
TOUCH BUTTONS.
The button moves back one step to the previous menu/page.
The button returns immediately to the main screen.
The button displays a menu of recently opened applications. (This interface
adds a “CLEAR ALL” button）
The button will launch the applications and settings menu.
GETTING STARTED.
Installing the micro-SIM Card and Battery Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery or the micro-SIM card. Insert your fingernail into the slot at the bottom left of the back cover, and slide your fingernail across the bottom of the back cover to lift it off.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of SIM card, or any
non-standard micro-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard micro-
SIM card from your service provider. Insert the battery by aligning the metal
contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment.
Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place. Align the back
cover with the back of the phone and press the cover back into place. Ensure
that all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
HOME SCREEN.
- The home screen will look similar to the picture below. To switch between screens, simply slide your finger left or right across the display.
- The home screen contains shortcuts to your most-used applications and widgets.
- The status bar displays system information, such as current time, wireless connectivity, and battery charge status.
QUICK NOTIFICATION PANEL.
- When you receive a notification, you can quickly view it by following the below instructions.
- Slide your finger from the top of the screen down to the center to access the Notification Panel to see your notifications.
- Drag the notification menu down to display the second fast access menu, the menu will look similar to the below image.
- Through this menu, it is possible to modify the functions such as brightness, auto-rotation, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more.
SETTINGS MENU.
The settings menu allows you to adjust Tablet cellphone System Configuration.
To Change Settings:
- Touch the “Settings” menu icon on the Application menu. The Settings menu will open.
- Touch a category title to view further options.
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Network & Internet
o Wi-Fi – Connect to/disconnect from wireless networks, View connection status
o Mobile network – Insert SIM card and switch data network(2G/3G/4G)
o Data usage – Enable/disable mobile data, view current usage, set mobile data limit
o (note: this function is available only on devices supplied with 3G card functionality)
o Hotspot & tethering – Including USB tethering, Bluetooth tethering, and Wi- Fi hotspot. -
Connected devices
o Bluetooth – Connect or disconnect Bluetooth devices.
o USB – Insert the USB line to use this menu. -
Apps & notifications
o Notifications – Adjust different notification settings
o App info – A list of all apps downloaded and running
o App permissions – View app permissions
o Battery – View the status of your battery and make adjustments to power consumption -
Display – Adjust display settings
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Sound – Adjust the different audio settings such as ringtones Storage – View your phone’s internal and external storage settings
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DuraSpeed – “ON” / “OFF”
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Security & Location
o Security- Adjust phone security settings;
o Location- ʻChange approximate location detection, improve search results, GPS satellites. -
User & accounts
o User – Switch between Owner and Guest;
o Accounts – Add or remove email and Google accounts such as Gmail, and Google. -
System
INSERTING/REMOVING SIM CARDS.
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When the phone is powered off insert a SIM card by removing the SIM cover as illustrated above, insert your finger in the indent located near the charging port and unclip the SIM cover, then insert the SIM card. Please take note of the direction of insertion following the diagram on the phone SIM port.
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After inserting a SIM card, turn on the phone and wait a few minutes for your phone to display Network information.
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Inserting TF Card:
a. Please ensure when inserting an SD card your phone is powered “OFF”
b. Insert the TF card into the TF card slot located under the SIM card cover as explained in the Inserting/Removing SIM card section. Gently push the TF card into the slot until it clicks into place.
c. A prompt will be seen on the screen saying “Preparing SD card”. -
Removing TF Card:
a. Close all applications and documents which have been opened from the TF card.
b. Select “Settings” and find “Storage” then click “Unmount SD card”.
c. A prompt will be seen on the screen saying “SD card safe to remove”.
d. Gently press the TF card to remove and pull out the TF card.
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS.
Once your SIM cards are installed turn on your phone and wait a few minutes for your phone to find a network. Then select the Call icon. Here you can dial a number or select a contact from your stored contacts list to call. You can also view outgoing and incoming calls that have been made, as well as add or remove contacts.
ANSWERING AND REJECTING CALLS.
- To answer a call – Slide your finger to the blue Call Answer key.
- To reject a Call – Slide your finger to the Red Call End key.
SEND MESSAGE.
Touch the Messaging icon to other mobile phone users to send SMS or MMS, enter
the name or phone number in the “Type name or number” column, or select one
from the contacts. Enter the information content and select send.
SOFTWARE KEYBOARD.
The phone has a software keyboard that automatically displays when you tap the place on the screen where you want to text or numbers to be entered, then simply start typing.
TOUCH SCREEN.
The touchscreen responds to finger touch.
Note: Donʼt place any object on the touchscreen for it may damage or crush the screen.
Single Click: Single click one icon to choose the icon or option you want. Long Press: Press and hold an icon to delete or move an icon or app, and will display APP info, Widgets, shortcut menu etc. Drag: Press the icon and drag it to a different screen.
HOW TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER.
Note: Turn on your phone before connecting the phone to a PC by USB
cable.
- Use a USB cable to connect the phone to a computer. The phone will automatically detect a USB connection.
- The USB connection menu will be displayed in the notification bar, select the desired USB operation.
- The USB connection has been successful.
CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET.
Wireless:
- Select “Settings”.
- Select Network & Internet.
- Select “Wi-Fi” and slide OFF to ON status.
- All detected wireless networks in the area will be listed. Click to select the desired wireless connection.
- Enter the network key if necessary.
- Once connected to a wireless network, settings will be saved.
- The wireless icon will appear on the taskbar when connected successfully.
Note: When the phone detects the same wireless network in the future, the device will connect the network automatically with the same password record.
MOBILE DATA AND INTERNET.
Please Note : Cell Data may be turned “OFF” as a factory setting, to allow data to flow through your network provider please turn Data usage “ON” either from your quick drop-down menu or in > Settings >Network & Internet
Data usage, you will not be able to access the Internet when Data usage is “OFF”.
NB: Mobile Data charges apply when this setting is “ON” – Data will be passed through your network provider.
Web Browsing
Connect to the Internet and launch the browser. Type in the desired browsing URL.
BLUETOOTH.
Select “Settings”, and select Bluetooth from “OFF” to “ON”.
Search for the device you would like to pair with and select “PAIR”.
You will see the message “Connected Successfully”.
CAMERA.
Touch the icon to enter camera mode and the interface is shown as follows:
1. Touch the icon to take a photo.
2. Touch the icon to start the camera recording.
3. Touch the icon the top right to see the previous picture and to delete,
share or set it as wallpaper. Click the return button to exit the camera
interface.
4. Touch the icon to switch from the front to the back camera.
TROUBLESHOOTING.
How to Close Applications
When an application is not responding you can manually shut the app down in the “Running Services” menu. This will ensure the system responds as desired. Please shut down all idle applications to release memory and get the system speed back to normal. To close the application, click the icon on the shortcut bar to enter the System configuration interface. Select the Application Running and the interface taps the application you want to close. A pop-up window will be displayed. Tap “Stop” to close that application.
Power “OFF” / Restart / Reset the Phone
- Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds and the device will be powered down.
- Press the reset button located under the power button with a sharp object and the device will be forced to restart.
Restore Default Setting
If you want to reset the phone to factory settings and erase all materials,
please press
Settings→ Backup and reset→ Factory data reset.
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