VBESTLIFE IP12 PRO Unlocked Android Smartphone User Manual

User Manual

 PHONE LAYOUT

 Key and Parts

Standby Screen & Icons

This phone provides multiple Standby screens. Through the instruction and various icons on the screen, you can have the operating information needed.

Using headset
Mute
Alarm
Bluetooth on
Device connected USB

GETTING STARTED

Please read the safety instructions in the “Safety Information and Notices” section before use.

Inserting the SIM card

Dual SIM mobile phone allows you to use the facility of two networks. To insert SIM card(s):

• Switch off the mobile phone and remove the rear cover and battery.
• Make sure that the clipped corner of the SIM card is facing the correct directionSlide the SIM card into the card slot.
• Replace the battery and the rear cover of the mobile phone.

Inserting Micro SD card

Remove the battery of the handset, gently slide the micro SD card into the slot marked SD.

Unlock the phone

You may need to provide Swipe, Voice Unlock, PIN, and Password and draw a pattern to unlock your phone.

To unlock the screen:

• Press the power key to wake up the phone.
• Slide on the screen.

You may be required to unlock your phone based on the unlock method in settings. To set the unlock method:
On the main menu, touch Settings > Security.
Touch Screen lock.

Choose the type of locking as desired. You can set your screen lock on the basis of Swipe, Voice Unlock, PIN, Password, Pattern, or None.

Using the Touch screen

You can use the touch screen in the following ways:

• Touch: Acts on items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the on-screen keypad, or to press on-screen buttons.
• Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen until an action occurs.
• Drags: Touch and hold an item and move your finger on the screen until you reach and target position.
• Swipe or slide: Quickly slide your finger across the surface of the screen. For example, slide the screen up or down to scroll a list
• Rotate the screen: On most screens, the orientation of the screen changes as you rotate it. You can turn this feature on and off.

Connection to Network

When the SIM card is successfully unlocked, the handset will automatically search for the available network. The handset will show the information of the network provider; the status bar will show the signal strength and the network condition once the handset is successfully connected to a network.

Charging the Battery

To charge the battery, plug in the charger connector at the top of your phone (USB interface) and then plug the other line end into an AC power socket.

The battery icon indicates the charging state. While charging, the charge indicates I lightning icon.

Basic Function

Make Calls

When the network provider is valid, touch the phone icon that appears on the standby screen, you can call out or answer calls. The indicator on the upper right part shall show the signal strength.

• Make Domestic Calls

Use a virtual keyboard to enter phone numbers and then press the Dial icon to call.

• Call Extension Phone

Type in as follows to call extension phone: Area code > switchboard number > Add 2-sec pause > extension phone number> call

• Make International Calls

Type in as follows to call international phone: + > country code > complete destination number > dialing icon.

• Make Listed Calls

Listed phone numbers can be called out by pressing the phone number.

• Emergency Calls

You can call for emergency service as long as you are in the network coverage. If your network provider doesn’t provide roaming service in this area, there will be “Emergency Calls only” on the lock screen.

Answer Calls

Drag the icon to answer an incoming call. 3.3. Phone Touch the phone icon on the main menu or the home screen to dial the desired number.

Contacts

Touch the Contacts icon on the main menu or the home screen, you can check all the contacts, search for contacts or add a new contact.
When adding a new contact, you can type in the name, address, phone number, etc.

Messaging

Touch the Messaging icon on the main menu or the home screen, you can create a new message for other people. Input phone number or select the number from contacts. When tap the content, you can add pictures, video, audio, etc attachments.

Email

The handset provides the email function. You can use the email conveniently. You need to input the email account, address, and password.

Calculator

The handset is facilitated with a calculator with basic functions. You can carry out the operation for plus, minus, multiply, and divide by pressing the screen. You can use some functions in the advanced panel.

Calendar

Enter the calendar menu and there shall appear a calendar on the screen with the current date market out by background frame with a special color. Press the touch screen to browse the date and the calendar information on the screen shall be correspondingly updated.

Clock

Enter the clock application, press the alarm icon and press Add alarm to add a new alarm. Scroll the scrollbar to set the alarm time. Press the alarm of the list to edit the activation, Time, Ringtone, vibrate, and label. If you want to delete the alarm, long press on the list and choose the alarms that need to be deleted and click on the Delete icon.

 Camera

Under viewing conditions, press the top icons to do the following operations.

1——Panorama mode
2——Face beauty mode
3——Motion Track mode
4——Normal mode
5——Smile detected
6——HDR mode
7——Change the mode of flashlight: auto mode, off mode, on mode
8——Switch the camera between front and back
9——Thumbnail icon shows the currently captured picture
10——Press the Capture icon to take a picture
11——Video mode
12——Setting icon

FM Radio

Make sure the headset, which is used as the antenna, is plugged in before using the FM radio.

Music

Use the Music player to play music files. The songs saved on your phone or SD card can be played using the Music Player of the device.

Sound Recorder

Press the Recording icon to start recording. In the middle of the screen is a timer. Press Stop Key to stop recording and select “Save” in the popped out “SAVE/DISCARD” option to save the record.

 Gallery

In the gallery interface, there are different folders. Select a folder and press to enter it. Press image or video to view pictures or videos.

When opening one picture, in the upper right of the screen display the “share” icon.
Choose “share” to send the file through HotKnot Share, Bluetooth, message, etc ways. You also can use further functions like Delete, Slideshow, Edit, Detail, etc.

File Manager

You can manage files, including Download, Music, and Received File. Tap to create a new folder or select folders to copy, move and delete.

 SIM Toolkit

The contents in this menu will differ according to different network providers. For detailed information, please check inside the menu.

Downloads

You can check the downloaded or being-downloaded content.

Backup and Restore

You can backup the materials and restore them.

Settings

Your phone can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth devices, such as headsets. You can also transfer files to/from your PC through the data cable.

Transfer data between Phone and PC
The phone will be connected to Storage mode.

Touch the notification, can select to change to another connect mode. The mode has a Media device(MTP), Camera(PTP), Charge only, and Built-in CD-ROM.

Use data services on your phone

Ensure that your device has an active data connection. To use the data services please follow the below steps.

Menu> Go to Settings> select SIM card > Tap Cellular data> Select the SIM with which you want to use data connection.

Note: You now need not worry about the operator setting of your device. Your device detects and installs the operator settings automatically as soon as you insert your SIM card.

WARNING: To avoid any over cost contact your operator to know more about the best plans.

Connect to Wi-Fi Networks
To browse the Internet via Wi-Fi: Go to settings> Wi-Fi > turn it ON, select the WIFI connection listed under Wi-Fi networks with which you want to connect> Enter the password.

Note: Make sure that the Wi-Fi network with which you want to connect is in the range and is active.

Connect to Turbo Download
Go to settings> Turbo Download > turn it ON.
Download large files(over 20 MB)faster using Wi-Fi and 4G/3G networks at the same time. The Turbo Download icon will be shown on the status bar when it is running. To use Turbo Download, both Wi-Fi and Mobile data must be turned on. When it is enabled, any application data that you have selected to download via WiFi only will be downloaded via WLAN and 4G/3G networks anyway.

Pair With Bluetooth Devices
Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
If Bluetooth is off, check Bluetooth to turn it on. Your phone scans and displays the Bluetooth devices in range.
If your phone stops scanning before you make the other device discoverable, touch Refresh.
Touch the ID of the other device in the list Settings to pair them. If the pairing is successful, your phone connects to the device.

Connect to HotKnot
Go to settings> HotKnot > turn it ON.
HotKnot technology by MTK MediaTek design, and through the existing capacitive touch screen touch each other to transmit data.HotKnot not only can realize mobile payments but also can keep the cell phone to mobile phones or computer touch interaction information.

Note: Just Goodix touch screen can be used.

Connect to the Internet on your PC via Phone
You can browse the Internet on your PC using your mobile phone. This can be done in 2 ways:

To access both the options make sure your phone has an active data plan and mobile data is “ON”.

USB Tethering:

• Connect your mobile phone to your PC via the USB cable.
• Go to Settings> More> Tethering & portable hotspot > USB tethering.
• Your PC will then read the necessary drivers of your phone and you can then access the internet on your PC.

Wi-Fi Hotspot:

• Go to Settings> More >Tethering & portable hotspot> Turn ON Wi-Fi Hotspot.
• Once the device Wi-Fi Hotspot is active you can see a white icon denoting wireless network on the notification pane.

Note: You can select the desired security settings for your hotspot network by following below steps:

• Go to Settings>More >Tethering & portable hotspot> Wi-Fi hotspot >Set up Wi-Fi hotspot> Security> Select desired security and configure your password
• Now go to your PC(with WIFI) and check for the Hotspot network created by your device.
• Select the network and input the password configured for the hotspot network on your device.
• You can now browse the internet on your PC(with WIFI) with the help of a data connection on your phone.

Display
Go to Settings > Device > Display. You can change Wallpaper, adjust the delay before the screen automatically turns off, choose the display when the screen is locked and adjust the font size.

Sound & notification
Go to Settings > Device > Sound & notification, you can set Notification, Interruptions, and Sound enhancement in this menu.

Storage
Go to Settings > Device > Storage. Include the SD card storage, available storage, insert SD card (If an SD card has already been inserted, then this option will become “Unmount SD card “), Erase SD card, and all available storage in the internal storage space.

Battery
Go to Settings > Battery. Show the battery details.

Apps
Go to Settings >Apps. Include downloaded apps, running apps, and all of the apps
in the smartphone.

Notes on battery usage

• Keep metal objects (such as coins or key rings) away from the battery to avoid short circuits.
• Do not remove the battery without turning off the phone.
• Do not hold the battery in your mouth. The liquid of the battery can be toxic.
• Embedded batteries shall be replaced by authorized dealers. Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer; otherwise, it may cause
• Damage resulting from using unauthorized batteries and chargers will not be covered by the warranty.
• Avoid contact with any leaked liquid of the battery. If it touches your skin,
  wash your skin with fresh water and go to the hospital immediately.

Safety precautions:

• Use cell phone when the signal quality is good
• Use a wireless hands-free system ( headphone, headset) with a low power Bluetooth emitter
• Make sure the cell phone has a low SAR
• Keep your calls short or send a text message (SMS) instead. This advice applies especially to children, adolescents, and pregnant women.

Do’s and Don’ts for disposal e-waste

Do’s:

• Ensure that an Authorized Person repairs your Lava products
• Call Our Local Authorized Collection Centers to Dispose of Lava products
• Always drop your used electronic products, batteries, or any accessories thereof after the end of their life at the nearest Authorized Collection Point or Collection Center.
• Separate the packaging material according to responsible waste disposal options and sorting for recycling.
• Always remove the battery from the product, when you do not intend to use the product anymore in the future.

Don’ts:

• Do not Dismantle your Lava Product on your own
• Do not give your e-waste to Scrap Dealer/ Rag Pickers.
• Do not dispose-off the e-waste in landfills
• Never dump E-waste in garbage bins.
• Do not dispose of your product at municipal waste bins or rooms.
• Do not throw used batteries into household waste.

Consequences of improper handling and disposal of E-Waste

• Improper disposal of waste prevents natural resources from being re-used.

• Some waste contains hazardous chemicals and if not disposed of properly may release toxins into the soil and water, and also releases greenhouse gases into the environment

• If e-waste is not properly disposed of, it can be a threat to the health and the well-being of humans and animals and it also has an adverse effect on the
  environment.

• Placing of batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave, ovens, stoves, or radiators and improper disposal of batteries may lead to
  explosion.

• If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may cause a fire.

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Note: User Manual is just to guide the users about the functionality of the phone. It is not a certificate of technology. Some functions may vary due to modifications and upgrades of software, or due to print mistakes.

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