SOYES Premium Technology Limited XS16MAX Mini Smartphone Instruction Manual

SOYES Premium Technology Limited XS16MAX Mini Smartphone

Thank you for choosing this mini smartphone. This mobile phone is a smartphone based on the Android operating system. It has a stylish design and high-end manufacturing technology. It supports GSM, WCDMA, TDD, and FDD standard networks, supports wireless GPS and WiFI, and the operation interface is simple and easy to use so that you can fully enjoy the comfortable experience. It is forbidden to use any tool root this phone, otherwise there may be unrecoverable faults, and the root phone does not enjoy the warranty! To use this phone safely and effectively, please read the instruction manual carefully before use.

Introduction to this manual
This manual describes concise information about how to use your mobile phone. If you want to quickly grasp the basic practical methods of this mobile phone, please Refer to “Understanding the phone”.

Safety Precautions

• Safe boot
  Do not use your mobile phone when it is forbidden to use your mobile phone or if it may cause interference or danger.

• Traffic safety first

  • Do not use your mobile phone while driving, so as not to interfere with safe driving.
  • Shut down in restricted areas.
  • Please comply with the relevant restrictions or regulations. Shut down on aeroplanes or near flammable materials, chemicals or medical equipment.

• Interference
  Mobile communications can be subject to radio interference, which can affect performance.

• Waterproof
  This phone is not waterproof, please keep it dry.

• Specialized service

  • Do not disassemble the phone and accessories, Only authorized organizations can repair the phone. install SM or USM card and battery
  • When you order a mobile phone service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with your order details, such as a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and optional services. To use the 3G (WCDMA) service, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. Install the SIM card or USIM card as follows.
  1. On the right side of the phone, find the card slot of the SIM card
  2. There is a corresponding SIM card and memory card card insertion method on the card slot, please insert the card according to the pattern shown.
  • If you do not have a SIM or USM card inserted, you can only use your phone’s non-network services and some of the menus.
  • Do not insert the memory card into the SIM card slot.

Charging

Charging the battery

• You must charge the battery before using it for the first time. You can use the provided travel charger or connect your phone to your computer via a computer cable to charge your phone.
• When the battery is low, the phone will sound a warning tone and display a low battery message. If the battery is too low, the phone will automatically shut down.

You need to charge the battery before you can continue using your phone.

Charging with a travel charger

• Plug the small end plug of the travel charger into the multi-function jack. Improper connection of the travel charger may result in serious damage to the mobile phone and will not be warranted for any damage caused by mishandling.

1. Plug the big end plug of the travel charger into the power outlet.
   • You can use your phone while charging, but this will extend the battery charging time;
   • The phone will heat up when charging, this phenomenon is normal and will not affect the life or performance of the phone.
2. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the travel charger from the phone and unplug it from the power outlet.

Charging with computer data cable
Make sure your computer is turned on before charging.

1. Plug one end of the computer data cable (micro USB) into the multi-function jack.
2. Connect the other end of the computer data cable to the computer’s USB port. Depending on the type of computer data cable used, it may take a while to start charging.
3. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the computer data cable from the phone and unplug it from the computer.

Format SD card storage

• In the main menu, select Settings – Storage → Store Information → Format SD Storage.
• Before formatting the SD card storage, remember to back up all the important data stored on your phone. The manufacturer warranty service does not include data loss due to user actions.

Power on and off 3

• To boot, press and hold [Power On/Off] the phone will turn on.
• In areas where wireless devices are prohibited (such as aeroplanes and hospitals), please follow all posted warnings and instructions from official staff.
• To use only your phone’s non-network service, switch to aeroplane mode. Pull down the main interface and select the icon in the upper right corner to have flight mode. touch screen
• Use your phone’s touch screen to make it easier to select items or perform functions.

Learn the basics of using a touch screen:

• To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools,
• Do not allow the touch screen to touch other electronic devices. Electrostatic discharge may cause the touch screen to malfunction.
• Do not let the touch screen touch the water. The touch screen may malfunction in a humid environment or when exposed to water.
• To achieve the best results, please remove the touch screen protective film before using the phone.
• The touch screen has a protective layer that reveals tiny charges from the body. For the best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertips. The touch screen does not react to the touch of a sharp tool, such as a stylus or den.

Thefollowing operations can be performed to control the touch screen:

• Click: Click once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.
• Click and hold: hold down the item for more than 2 seconds to pop up a list of options.
• Scroll: Click and drag your finger up, down, left or right to move to the items in the list.
• Drag and drop: Click and hold an item with your finger, then drag your finger to move the item.
• Double-click: When viewing a photo, tap twice with your finger to zoom in or out.
• If the phone is not used for the specified length of time, the phone will turn off the touch screen. To turn the touch screen back on, press [Power On/Off).
• The backlight time can also be adjusted. In standby mode, then select Settings – Display → Sleep → Sleep time
• Lock or unlock the touch screen and buttons.
• The touch screen and buttons can be locked to prevent any accidental phone operation.
• To lock, press [Switch button]. To unlock, press [Power On/Off] and follow the on-screen prompts to manually unlock.

Select wallpaper source

You can set the wallpaper to customize the standby screen or lock screen interface (the wallpaper can customize the pictures in the album).

• Lock screen wallpaper: set lock screen interface image.
• Desktop wallpaper: set desktop wallpaper.
• Live Wallpaper: You can set live wallpaper.
• Video wallpaper: set background video.

Move items on the idle screen

• Click and hold the item you want to move.
• Drag the project to the desired location after the project vibrates.
• Remove item from the standby screen click and hold the item you want to remove, the item vibrates and X delete appears in the top left corner of the item.
• Click on X to delete the item

Use the shortcut panel

• When in standby mode or while using the app, touch the indicator icon area at the top of the screen and drag your finger down, Open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate other features such as wireless connections and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events, or processing status. To hide the list, drag the bottom border of the list up.
• Swipe the shortcut icon left and right in the shortcuts panel to use the following options:
  • Wi-Fi: Turn the Wi-Fi connection on or off. Long-click this icon to enter the Wi-Fi settings interface.
  • Data connection: start or close the data connection.
  • Bluetooth: Turns Bluetooth wireless connection on or off.
  • Airplane mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
  • Scene mode: standard, mute, switch between conference and outdoor mode.
  • One-click cleanup: Click to end the background application and release some memory.
  • Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen,
  • Battery: Shows device power usage.
  • Hibernate: Adjust the delay time for the screen to automatically turn off.
  • One-button lock screen: After clicking, the device is off-screen and locked.
  • More: You can set the shortcut function and sequence display in the shortcut panel.

If you want to access the app on your phone:

• Open phone lock.
• Scroll left or right to other application screens.
• Select the launcher:
• Press the middle button to return to the main standby screen.

The phone has a built-in motion sensor that detects the direction of the phone. If you rotate your phone while using certain features, the phone interface will automatically switch to landscape mode. If you want to set the interface not to change with the rotation of the phone, Open the shortcuts panel at the top of the screen and select Auto Rotate. Alternatively, select Settings → Display → Rotate Screen – Auto or Keep Portrait,

Widget
Click the Menu button from standby, select Add widget, select any widget and press and drag to standby.

Custom phone
Customize your phone to your personal preferences: themes and desktop slideshow effects, etc.

• Set the current time and date
  In the main menu interface, then select Settings – Date & Time.

• Set a time and date and change other options.

• Turn touch tones on or off
  In the main menu interface, then select Settings – Sounds & Notifications – Standards → click on the right setting – select the touch-tone.

• Adjust the ringer volume
  Press the up or down volume button to adjust the ringer volume.

• Switch to vibration mode
  To shake or de-vibrate your phone, do one of the following:

  • Switch directly to the shortcut panel mood mode.
  • In standby mode, press and hold [Switch button).
  • Then select the vibration mode.

• Change ringtone

  • In the main menu interface, then select Settings – Sound & Notifications – Standards → Point Right Settings → Phone Ringtone / Black Receipt Notification Tone / Message Ringtone. Select a ringtone from the list and select OK.

• Select the wallpaper of the standby screen

• In standby mode, press menu → wallpaper – select the type of wallpaper to be set

Adjust the brightness of the display Adjust screen brightness under the setup menu:

1. In the main menu interface, then select Settings → Display – Brightness.
2. Turn off the button on the auto-adjust brightness.
3. Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness,

The brightness level of the display affects the speed at which the phone consumes battery power.

Set the unlock pattern

An unlock pattern can be set to prevent others from using the phone without permission.

1. In the main menu interface, then select Settings – Security – Screen Lock – Pattern.

2. Watch the screen tips and sample patterns and choose Next (if necessary).

3. Drag your finger to connect at least four points and draw a pattern.

4. Choose to continue.

5. Redraw the pattern to confirm.

6. Select confirmation.

   • After setting the unlock pattern, you will be asked to enter the unlock pattern each time you turn it on. If you want your phone to no longer require an unlock pattern, select Settings – Security – Screen lock → Draw the lock set pattern → None,
     Note: If you select “None”, the screen will not be locked.

   • If you forget to unlock the pattern, you need to bring your phone to its customer service centre to unlock it.

   • Responsible for loss of passwords or personal data or other damage caused by the use of illegal software.

Lock SIM card or USM card

The phone can be locked by activating the PIN code provided with the SIM card or USM card.

1. In the main menu interface, then select Settings → Security – Settings SIM card lock mode → Lock SIM card.
2. Enter your PIN and choose OK.
   • If you activate the PIN lock, you must enter your PIN every time you turn it on.
   • If the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card or USIM card will be locked. You must enter your PIN unlocking key (PUK) to unlock your SIM card or USIM card.
   • If the SIM card or USIM card is locked due to incorrect PUK input, bring the card to the service provider to unlock it.

Dial.
Learn how to use call features, such as making and receiving calls through available options during a call, or customizing and using call-related features. call records

Can view call history filtered by type.

1. In standby mode, click the dial button to enter the dialling interface and call log interface.
2. In the call log interface, you can press the call type of the call.
3. Select the record for which you want to view detailed call details.

Dialpad
Click the icon in the lower-left corner of the main interface to close or pop up the dial pad to operate the contacts recorded in the call. Each time you dial a contact number, the contact automatically joins the call history page.

Function menu
Includes contacts, speed dials, setup options,

Information
Learn how to create and send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS), as well as view and manage the messages you have sent or received. Sending or receiving information outside the local service area may incur additional charges. For more information, please consult your service provider.

Music
Learn how to listen to your favourite music using the music player.

• Depending on the phone software, some file formats are not supported.
• If the file size exceeds the available storage space, an error occurs when opening the file.

Add music

Transfer music files to your phone:

• Download from the wireless web
• Copy through the data line
• Transmission via Bluetooth

Album
Learn how to view images on your memory card and play them.

Radio
Listen to radio programs on the radio and record your favorite while listening. Before using the FM radio, be sure to connect the supplied headphones (the headphones are used as the radio antenna).

Recorder
Help you quickly save your voice recordings, you can set your favorite sound quality and recording mode.

Clock
You can set an alarm, view world time, use timers and stopwatch functions.

Note: Support shutdown alarm.

Browser
The browser enables faster internet speeds, safer URL navigation, more convenient mobile Internet access and more enhancements. High-speed download, skinning, full-screen browsing, and more. The browser is not only easy to use but also powerful.

Document management

Learn to quickly and fully open all your pictures, videos, music, documents and other kinds of files stored in your phone’s storage.

Note:

1. In addition to MP3, MP4 and picture files, please do not move or delete the system files;
2. It is recommended to install the APK installation package that comes with the phone storage. If you install the APK file package yourself, the phone will crash and restart, and you will not be responsible for it.

• Calendar
  You can view the date, view the lunar calendar, and set calendar events for easy use.

• e-mail
  Send or receive emails from your phone by configuring your personal or corporate email account.

• Video
  Can view, delete video files and sort videos.

Contact

• All contacts
  Learn how to create and manage a list of personal or corporate contacts stored on your phone’s memory SIM card or USIM card. Save the contact’s name, mobile number, home phone number, email address, and more.

• Group
  Set up a phone contact group.

• Calculator
  Learn how to perform mathematical calculations directly on your phone, like a normal handheld or desktop calculator, switching to a scientific calculator when you are in landscape orientation.

Setting

• WLAN
  Set WLAN status, network notification, add network, etc

• Bluetooth
  Set Bluetooth status, search for Bluetooth devices modify Bluetooth names, etc.

• SIM card
  SIM card management: This function can choose to close or open the SM card; select whether the data connection and international roaming are open;

More

• Airplane mode: All language services can be disabled.

• Default SMS app: Set default SMS app Network and sharing and portable hotspots: WIAN hotspots, USB sharing networks, Bluetooth shared networks, network sharing and portable hotspot settings

• VPN: You can add a VPN profile.

• Mobile network: set up data connections, 4G services, preferences, etc.

• display
  Set functions related to mobile phone display, such as screen standby time, auto-rotate screen, interactive screen saver, screen lock notification, brightness adjustment, wireless display, etc.

• Sound and notification

  • Set the phone mode. Default mode: standard, mute, conference, outdoor mode,
  • Set phone ringtones, message ringtones, volume, etc., as well as set custom profiles.

• Storage
  View phone and SD card storage

• battery
  View phone battery usage

• Application
  Manage applications locally and change administrative settings for installed applications.

Safety

• Screen Lock mode: set to none, slide, pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint recognition.
• Auto lock: select auto-lock time
• Owner information: After editing, the information you edit will be displayed in the standby lock.
• Encrypted phones: Please see their instructions for specific information.

Set the SIM card lock:

• Lock the SIM card: Click to lock the SIM card, enter the PIN code and turn on the lock SIM card function.
• Change SIM card PIN: Enter the original PIN code first, then enter the new PIN code twice,
• Show password: Turns the display password on and off.
• Device Manager: View or deactivate Device Manager.
• Unknown source: Whether to allow the installation of a location-sourced app, it can be turned on and off.
• Self-start management: Allow or disable the application to run automatically
• App permissions: Manage app permissions for security and privacy
• Mobile phone theft: remotely lock the phone or remotely destroy the data
• Storage Type: Shows the type of storage.
• Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of individual applications.
• Install from phone storage: Install the encryption certificate stored in the phone storage.
• Clear credentials: delete the contents of the voucher in the phone and reset the password,

Account

Add account: Change the settings of the auto-sync Manage accounts to sync.

• Language and keyboard
  Language and input method: you can choose the language. set the keyboard, and select the input method.

• Backup and reset
  Backup and reset: Restoring the factory default settings will erase all data on the phone, please be cautious.

• Date and time

  • Automatically determine date and time: use the network to provide time.
  • Automatically determine the time zone: Use the time zone provided by the network.
  • Set date: Set the current date manually.
  • Set time: Set the current time manually.
  • Select time zone: set local time zone.
  • Use 24-hour format: set to display time in 24-hour format.

• Timer switch
  Set the time when the phone is turned on and off,

• Print
  Connect the printer to print the necessary images and other files

About mobile phone

• Query information about your phone, such as system upgrades, status information, legal information, phone model, version number, processor, etc.
• Common problems and solutions in To save your time and unnecessary expenses, please do the following simple check before contacting professional after-sales service.

Unable to start phone

• Check if you press and hold the [Power On/Off] key for at least 1 second.
• Check if the battery is in poor contact. Please remove it and reinstall it. Try again,
• Check if the battery is exhausted, please charge.
• Start the phone, there is an information display.
• Enter the phone lock password and select the auto lock function. You must enter the phone password before using it.
• Enter the PIN code and select the function to enter the PIN every time you turn it on. You must enter the PIN code.
• Enter the PUK code: connect the error PIN code three times and lock the SIM card. Enter the PUK code provided by the operator.

SIM card error

• The metal surface of the SIM card is dirty. Wipe the metal contact point of the SIM card with a clean cloth.
• If the SIM card is not installed, install the SM card correctly according to the instruction manual.
• SIM card is damaged, contact your network service provider.

Unable to connect to the network

• The signal is weak. Please move to a strong signal and try again.
• Exceeding the network coverage area of the network service provider.
• Invalid SIM card, contact your network provider.

The number cannot be called out

• Please confirm whether the dialling button is pressed after dialling.
• Please confirm if the call is forbidden due to arrears.
• Please confirm if the SM card is valid.
• Please confirm if the call-barring function is set.
• Please confirm if the fixed dialling function is set.

Poor call quality

• Please check if the volume adjustment is not suitable.
• Using mobile phones in poorly received areas, such as near high-rise buildings or basements, radio waves cannot be effectively communicated.
• Use the phone during a call-intensive period, such as after work hours, when the line is congested and the call cannot be made.

The number cannot be called in

• Please confirm that the phone is turned on and connected to the network.
• Please confirm if you are prohibited from calling due to arrears.
• Please confirm if the SIM card is valid.
• Please confirm if the call restriction function is set.

Contacts can’t hear you

• Please confirm that the microphone is turned on.
• Please keep the microphone in the lower part of the phone close to your mouth.

Short standby time

• The standby time is related to the system settings of the network and may be in an area where reception is poor. When the signal is not received, the phone will continue to transmit to find the base station, which consumes a large amount of battery power, resulting in a shorter standby time. Please phone. move to a place with a strong signal or temporarily turn off the
• Need to replace the battery, please replace the battery.

Unable to charge

• Poor contact, check if the plug is connected.
• Dirty, wipe the phone and battery terminals with a soft, clean cloth.
• When charging in an environment below 0°C or above 45°C, please change the charging environment.
• The battery or charger is damaged and needs to be replaced.
• If the above information does not help you solve the problem, please record your phone model and serial number, authorization or insurance policy information, and a clear description of the problem, then contact your local after-sales service provider.

Attention
Explosion hazard if you replace it with the wrong type of battery. Always dispose of the used battery as instructed!

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information:
This Mini smartphone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health.

FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement
The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaging over one gram of tissue. Device types: Mobile Phone (FCC ID: 2A5MW-XS16MAX) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the head is 0.669W/kg, Simultaneous Reported SAR is 0.868W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 0.737W/kg, Simultaneous Reported SAR 1.072W/kg. This device was tested for typical body- worn operations with the back of the handset kept 0mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 10mm separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in their assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirement, and should be avoided.

Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 10mm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. Use only the supplied or approved antenna.

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