PCD P41 Smartphone User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: PCD

PCD P41 Smartphone

INTRODUCTION

Thanks for choosing P41, Single SIM Android, 4G smart phone based on 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor.This smartphone is running on Android 11OS.If you’d like your phone to live a long and fruitful life, please read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. You never know when you might need it.

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 that matter.

Safety

Safety Precautions

| Please read through the following briefings carefully and act in accordance with these rules, so as to prevent causing anydanger or violating any law.
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SAR Value

W/kg@1g(Head) W/kg@1g(Body)
Use cell phone when the signal strength is good. Keep your calls short or instead use headset or send a text message. This advice applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant women.
If you are using a Bluetooth headset device, please make sure it has a low power emitter.

ROHS Declaration

Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the e-waste Management Rules, 2011 (adopted by Notification S.O.1035 (E) of Ministry of Environment and Forests)

The Product is in conformity with the requirements of Rule 13 of the e-waste Rules.
The content of hazardous substance with the exemption of the applications listed in
SCHEDULE II of the e-waste Rules:
a. Lead (Pb) not over 0.1% by weight;
b. Cadmium (Cd) not over 0.01% by weight; c. Mercury (Hg) not over 0.1% by weight; d. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) not over 0.1% by weight;
e. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) not over 0.1% by weight;
f. Polybrominateddiphenyl ethers (PBDEs) not over 0.1% by weight.

Using your phone safely

On The Road

Using a phone while driving is illegal in many countries. Please follow local laws and drive safely at all times.

Near Sensitive Electronics

Don’t use your phone 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.

For more information about how your phone affects pacemakers or other electronic equipment, please contact the manufacturer or your local distributor. Your phone may cause interference when used near TVs, radios or automated office equipment.

While Flying

Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. So it’s essential you follow airline regulations. And if airline personnel ask you to switch off your phone, or disable its wireless functions, please do as they say.

In Hospital

Your phone may interfere with the normal operation of medical equipment. Follow all hospital regulations and turn it off when you’re asked to by posted warnings or medical staff.

At a Petrol Station

Don’t use your phone at petrol stations. In fact, it’s always best to switch off whenever you’re near fuels, chemicals or explosives.

Around Water

Keep your phone away from water (or any other liquid). It’s not a waterproof model.

Making Repairs

Never take your phone apart. Please leave that to the professionals. Unauthorised repairs could break the terms of your warranty.

Broken Antenna

Don’t use your phone 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 and it might not be good for their health.

Original Accessories

Only use the original accessories supplied with your phone or those approved by the manufacturer. Using unapproved accessories may affect performance, make the warranty void, break national regulations on the use of mobile phones, or even cause injury.

Near Explosives

Turn off your phone in or near areas where explosive materials are used. Always obey local laws and turn off your phone when requested.

Emergency Calls

To make an emergency call your phone 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 don’t hang up until help has arrived.

Working Temperature

The working temperature for the phone is between 0 Degree and 40 Degree Celcius. Please don’t use the phone outside the range. Using the phone under too high or too low temperature might cause problems.

| At very high volume, prolonged listening to a mobile phone can damage your hearing.
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Understanding your Phone

Your Phone

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Description Icons

Keys	Functions
Home

Press this button to return home from any application or interface.

Menu|

Press it to open recently opened application window

Back|

Press it to return to the previous interface，or to close dialog box ,options,menu notification panel or the keypad.

Power|

Press it to open the phone’s menu，then you could choose to restart phone or turn off the phone

Up|

Press it to increase the volume

Down|

Press it to decrease the volume.

Charging the battery

The rechargeable Li-ion battery that comes with your phone is ready to be used, but is not charged full. It is easy to do & can be done in 3 simple steps below:

Connect the charger to your phone, and plug it into a socket.
The battery indicator in the corner of the screen will scroll to show you it’s charging.
When fully charged, the battery indicator will stop scrolling.
Disconnect the charger from your mobile, and unplug.

Power ON/OFF

Press the power key to power-ON/OFF the phone. When you turn your phone on, it’ll automatically check the SIM and show the following information on screen:

Input SIM PIN: If you’ve set a PIN for your SIM.

Note:
The PIN is supplied with your SIM. Please replace it with your own PIN code as soon as possible. Enter the wrong PIN three times, and your SIM will be locked. Then you’ll need to contact your network service provider to ask for a PUK code to unlock it.

In Idle mode, press the Menu key to enter the main menu on the desktop and click the Home key /Back key to return.

Once at the main menu, click the icon to select the submenu, press Back Key to return to the previous menu, and press the Home Screen to return to the home screen.

Use Notification Panel

As a new notification appears in the notification area, slide down in the area to view the contents of the notification. And slide down again,there is shortcut of some functions,about brightness levelBluetoothAirplane modeAuto- rotate Flashlight Location Do not disturbWi-Fiand many more

Move icons on the main interface

Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s enlarged and the mobile.
Drag the icon to the desired position and then release it.

Delete icons on the main interface

Long press the icon on the main interface until it’s enlarged and the mobile.
Drag the icon to “Remove” to delete it.

Change wallpapers

1. Long press the desktop pop-up menu. 2. Choose WALLPAPERS to change wallpapers

Recent tasks

On any interface, press [menu]to access to the recent tasksinterface, view all the recent tasks &touch one of them to enter this App.

Install APK through File Manager

APK is a supported file format for the Android mobile operating system.
a) Please copy the downloaded APK file into the SD card, and then insert the SD card into the phone.
b) In Idle mode, click Main Menu to enter the main menu. Click “File Manager” to enter the directory of SD card.
c) Click the APK file you wish to install, and follow the installation wizard.

Using your Phone

Select to enter the main menu.
Allows you to view a list of features available in your phone.

Chrome browse
Browse the internet. Search engine default set as google.
Calculator
This function can turn your phone into calculator， it can do some simple calculations.
Calendar
View the calendar & add events.
Camera
Allows you to click pictures& video anytime you want.Camera opens in capture mode.
Frame your picture within the screen and hold the phone steady. Touch Camera button to capture. Continue to hold the camera steady for a second after you hear the shutter sound.
Click the preview box to browse the picture, share (via a compatible application), edit a picture, or delete a picture
Clock
After entering Clock, move right to set Alarm.
Contacts
To see your list of Contacts.Access phonebook through this function.
Email
Set up a common email, manage your email
File Manager
You could install the files in APK format & also view your files.
FM Radio
In main menu, touch to enter FM Radio interface,Through this program, you may listen to FM radio on the device, FM radio use the wired headset as an antenna to receive signals, before opening this program ,you can install the original equipment-headphones, when listening, you can switch it manually to speakers or the mode with wired headphones.
Gallery
Allows you to view photos & videos in folders.
Gmail
Allows you set up your Gmail accounts. Gmail on your phone is automatically synchronized with your google account on the web.
Messaging
Allow you to view messages sent & received as a thread.
Music
View the list of songs available in your phone. Your music files are classified according to the following four categories：Artists, albums, songs and play lists. Touch one of these categories; you can view the list inside.
Phone
Allow you to make quick outgoing calls.
Play Store
Log in to your Gmail account to view all the applications & download from thousands of applications available under the Google Market called Play Store.
To use this app please connect to an internet connection.
Google
In main menu, touch to access Google Search,Enter key words, touch , you can search a target in All or Web or Apps or Contacts, the matched result will display below. You also can do voice search here.
Settings
Modify settings under the following:
● Screen lock
● Add another email account
● Wi-Fi
● Bluetooth
● SIM cards
● Data Usage
● More
● Display
● Notifications
● Sound
● Apps
● Storage
● Battery
● Memory
● Users
● DuraSpeed
● Location
● Security
● Accounts
● Google
● Language & input
● Backup&reset
● Date &time
● Accessibilty
● Printing
● Schedule power on/off
● About phone
SIM Toolkit
This service is provided by the operator. It provides many types of personalized message services.
Sound Recorder
Allows you to record sounds.

Wi-Fi

P41 supports Wi-Fi which allows you to connect with a Wireless connection.This is useful for surfing internet on phone.

Enter “Settings” interface & search WIRELESS & NETWORKS. Select the network you want to connect.

Inputting Text

Google Keyboard

P41 use GoogleKeyboard by default.

Cut, Copy and Paste

Touch and hold text content to bring up the magnifying glass, and then slide your finger to move the insertion points. Then choose to cut, copy, or paste. It is very easy to copy text from web pages, email, or text messages.

Maintenance

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe general dirt.
Do not use a hard cloth, benzene or thinner to wipe the phone, otherwise, the surface of the phone will be scratched or could even result in the fading of colour.

Taking Care of your Device

Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be handled with care: The following suggestions will help you protect your phone:

Always keep the small parts of the phone away from children.
Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will rust electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery, and allow the device to dry completely before replacing it.
Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and electronic components can be damaged.
Do not store the device in high or cold temperature. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries.
Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device. Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device.
Do not paint the device. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Use indoor chargers.

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, pursuant to 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into 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 mobile phone 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 averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types: P41 (FCC ID: 2ALJJ-P41) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is 0.864W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 0.991 W/kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 10mm 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 its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, 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 an approved antenna.