kogan Agora 8 Plus User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Kogan
Table of Contents
Kogan Agora 8 Plus User Manual
Attention
Please handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it
is in good working order.
If the product, power supply cord or plug shows any signs of damage: stop
use, unplug and contactKogan.com support.
Getting Started
Phone Layout
- 3.5mm headset/audio jack
- Light sensor
- Front camera
- Receiver
- Volume + and – buttons
- Power ON/OFF button
- Rear camera
- Flash
- Fingerprint scanner
- SIM card slot
- Loudspeaker
- USB port
Key Overview
Status and Notification icons
The phone will display simple icons to inform you of simple operations. They are as follows:
installing your SIM or SD Card
Switch the phone off before installing or replacing a SIM or memory card.
- Put the SIM tray opener into the pin hole and push in to eject the tray.
- Keep the phone facing down, keeping the back of the phone facing towards you.
- Remove the SIM tray and insert the SIM card and/or a microSD card as shown below.
- As shown, you also have the option to use a second SIM instead of a microSD card.
- Please insert the SIM tray into the phone and turn the phone on.
Charging the Battery
When you first the get the phone, you will need to charge the battery.
- Connect the adapter to the charging jack, ensuring that the adapter is inserted correctly and securely. Do not force the connector into the charger jack.
- Connect the charger to a standard wall power socket.
- Disconnect the charger once the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: Make sure that you use the charger and adapter supplied by Kogan.com.
Switching your Phone ON/OFF
Make sure the SIM card is in your device and the battery is fully charged.
- Hold the POWER key to switch your phone on.
- To switch it off, hold the POWER key to get your phone options. Select Power Off, then tap OK.
First Time Setup
When you first power on your phone after your purchase, or reset it to factory settings (see chapter ‘Sorting out your phone settings – Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings), you need to do some settings before use.
Connecting to Network
if you have set a PIN for your SIM card, you will need to enter this code to
unlock it. This can be done under Security settings and is a security measure
further to setting a regular password/PIN or swipe pattern.
When you first turn your phone on, it will search for a network. if the lock
screen displays “Emergency”, this means you are out of range. You can still
make emergency calls to 000 based on signal strength,
Switching to Sleep Mode
To save battery power, Sleep Mode suspends your device to a low-power- consumption 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. You can start sleep mode manually by pressing the POWER key.
Waking Your Phone
Press the POWER key to activate your display screen. Tap the icon and drag it
up to unlock your phone.
NOTE: if you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for your phone, you
will need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/Password to unlock the screen.
Connecting Your Phone to a PC
When connected by USB, your phone will give options to use USB. Select Transfer files (MTP) to be able to use your phone in USB storage mode.
Navigating Around Your Phone
Touch Control
You can use finger gestures to contrail your phone. The controls on your touch-screen change dynamically depending upon the tasks you are performing.
- Tap the buttons, icons or applications to select or open applications.
- Flick the screen to scroll up, down, left or right.
- Point, drag and drop to move particular items around the screen.
- Double-tap the screen to zoom an image in or out.
Note: you can view the phone screen in either portrait or landscape orientation simply by holding it upright or turning it on its side. Not all screens are viewable in landscape mode.
Home Screen
In the home screen, besides the shortcut icon is displayed, you can also set your own wallpaper, add widgets or application shortcuts you need, or remove them if you like.
Choosing your Wallpaper
- Press the HOME key to return to the home screen.
- Tap the MENU key and select Wallpaper.
- Tap Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Video Wallpaper, or Wallpapers and choose the image or animation that you want to use as a wallpaper. Some cropping may be required if using gallery pictures.
- Tap Set Wallpaper
Addling/Removing’s items on your Home Screen
Press the HOME key, then tap to enter the Application Program interface. In
the list of applications, touch and hold the icon until the main screen
appears, move the application icon to the desired position, then release your
finger. Press the HOME key to return to your home screen.
Tap and hold the item you want to delete until the remove icon appears on the
top of the screen. Drag the item to the remove icon, then release your finger
when the item turns red.
Phone Calls
There are many ways to make a call with your phone and they are all easy to do.
Calling from the Phone
Press the HOME key, then tap and Phone, or tap from the Home Screen. Enter the
phone number using the on-screen keypad. Tap to delete wrong digits. Tap the
dial icon.
TIP: to make an international call, hold ‘O’ to enter the +.
Calling from your Contacts
Press the HOME key, then tap and tap People. Slide your finger to scroll the
contacts list and tap the contact name you want to call. When the contact
details appear, click on the phone number, then if applicable, choose the SIM
card to dial with.
TIP: you can refine your search by tapping on the screen.
Calling from a Text Message
if a text message contains a phone number that you want to call, you can make
the call while viewing the text message.
Press the HOME key, then tap and tap Messaging
Tap the conversation, then find the message that contains the phone number you
need. Tap the message and the phone will list your options.
Receiving Calls
Tap the icon, then drag right to answer the call. Alternately, drag left to
reject the call.
During the call, you can mute your microphone so that the person you are
speaking to cannot hear you, however you can still I hear them. To do this,
press to turn your microphone off. Tap to turn the microphone back on again.
Tap ‘ during the call to turn your speakerphone on, then press again to turn
the speakerphone off again. Tap to finish a call.
Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts, or other accounts that support contact syncing.
To see your contacts, press the HOME key, tap then tap from the contacts
screen. Choose the storage location to save the contact. Enter the name, phone
numbers and other information, then save it.
Tap on the contacts screen. Type the name you want to search for and any
contacts that match will be listed.
Messaging
Your SMS (text message) and MMS (multimedia messaging service) are combined into one menu you can access by pressing the HOME key, then tap and going into messaging.
The Message Box
instead of an inbox and an outbox, your phone will organize all messages you send and receive into one box. Messages exchanged with the same number will be grouped together into one message thread on the messaging screen. You can tap a thread to see the conversation you have had with someone.
Sending a Message
Press the HOME key, tap and go into messaging. Tap to create a new message. Enter the recipient’s name or phone number. As you type, matching contacts will appear so you can just tap the intended recipient when they appear. You can also tap and select a recipient from your contact list.
Tap TYPE to type your message.
Tap MENU to insert quick text or contact.
if you are sending an MMS, tap the MENU key to add a subject, or tap’ ‘to
attach pictures, videos, audio or a slideshow.
Tap to send your message.
Note: adding an attachment to your text message will convert the text message into an MMS automatically. Likewise, if you remove all attachments and the subject from an MMS, it will automatically become a text message.
Message Settings
The phone’s message settings are pre-configured for you to use immediately. To
change them, tap the MENU key, then tap SETTINGS from the messaging screen.
Note: from SMS/MMS settings screen, tap MENU then RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS to
change the message settings back to their original values.
Touch Input Settings
Choose the touch input settings by pressing the HOME key, tap , then tap SETTINGS and LANGUAGE & INPUT from the home screen. In the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS section, you can choose the setting that you want.
Internet Connection
Your phones impressive networking capabilities allow you to access the
internet or your wi-fi network with ease. You can use the default settings to
connect to the internet via your mobile phone network or via a wi-fi
connection.
The network connection can be enabled/disabled manually. Simply tap the HOME
key, tap and enter SETTINGS, then SIM CARDS, then CELLULAR DATA. Select the
SIM you wish to use to connect to your mobile phone network for data.
Adding a New Network Connection
TO get connected via your mobile phone network, you will need a data piano with your service provider. if the network settings are not pre-configured on your phone, you may need to contact the mobile phone coverage provider to get the necessary information.
You can view the settings by tapping the HOME key, then tap then go into SETTINGS, then MORE, then CELLULAR NETWORKS and then ACCESS POINT NAMES.
Turning WI-FI On
Wi-fi will provide internet access over a large local area without needing to use your mobile phone data.
Press tap the HOME key, tap and then SETTINGS, then tap WI-FI.
Click next to the wi-fi menu to turn it on. You can also tap to turn the wi-fi
off again. A list of active wi-fi connections will appear in a list and you
can tap the one that you wish to access. if security features are implemented,
you will need to enter a password.
Checking WI-FI Network Status and Strength
You can check your wi-fi network status by looking at the icon in the status bar.
Portable Hotspot
You can use your phone to supply internet data to your laptop or computer. To use this functionality, ensure that you have your data connection set up correctly beforehand.
Enabling the WI-FI Hotspot
You can use the phone as a portable WLAN router, providing a wi-fi network to
other devices.
Note: when the portable wi-fi hotspot functionality is enabled, you can’t use
your phone’s applications to access the internet via it’s wi-fi connection.
Press the HOME key, tap tap SETTINGS, then MORE, then TETHERING & PORTABLE HOTSPOT and then click next to the Wi-Fi hotspot to turn it on. Tap set up Wi- Fi hotspot to set up the portable wi-fi hotspot. Now you can find the hotspot from other devices to connect to.
Disabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot
Press the HOME key, tap tap SETTINGS, then MORE, then TETHERING & PORTABLE HOTSPOT and then click next to the Wi-Fi hotspot to turn it off.
Browsing the Internet
You can use your phone to access the internet via a mobile network or Wi-Fi
connection.
Press the HOME key, then tap and open the BROWSER.
There are different ways to open webpages.
Tap the address bar to enter the website you with to browse, then tap on the
touch keyboard.
Tap the MENU key, then BOOKMARKS/HISTORY to select a bookmark or history to
open.
Browsing Options
When you browse the web, you candor the following:
- Press MENU key, then CLOSE and select QUIT to exit.
- Press MENU key, then BOOKMARKS/HISTORY to select a bookmark or history to open.
- Press MENU key, then SETTINGS to configure your browser settings.
Using Bookmarks
if you know the web address, you can manually add bookmarks. To bookmark a page, open it, then tap the MENU key. Select SAVE TO BOOKMARKS, give the bookmark a name and then save it
Multimedia
Camera
Your phone has a camera function. Open it by pressing the HOME key, then tap and open the CAMERA. Tap to take a picture. To view it, just tap the picture in the right corner of the screen.
FM Radio
With the FM radio, you can search for radio channels, listen to them and save them to your phone. Note that the quality of the radio broadcast depends on the coverage of the radio station in your area. The wired headphones work as the antenna, so make sure you have wired headphones connected to the phone when using the radio. To tune in, plug your headphones into your phone. Press the HOME key, then and FM RADIO.
Paying Music
You can play digital audio files from your phone’s memory card in music. Before playing music, you need to copy music files to your memory card.
Press the HOME key, tap , then MUSIC to open the music screen.
Click the music category label, then locate the music files. Tap on them to
pay.
Adjust the volume with the volume keys.
Gallery
Press the HOME key, tap , then tap GALLERY. You can use gallery to view pictures and play videos. You can also do some basic editing of your pictures – such as setting them as wallpaper or contact photo, and sharing with friends.
Voice Memos
The sound recorder enables you to record voice memos.
Press the HOME key, tap then tap SOUND RECORDER.
- Tap to start recording.
- Tap to stop recording.
- Tap to play back the voice recording.
Save the voice recording once you have finished, or tap DISCARD to delete the recording.
Phone Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 10 meters. The Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is performed.
To pair your devices:
Tap the HOME key, tap , then tap SETTINGS then BLUETOOTH.
Click next to the Bluetooth menu to turn it on. When Bluetooth is on, will
appear in the menu.
Your phone will search, and display all visible Bluetooth devices within
range. Tap the device you wish to pair with and operate according to the
message prompt. if required you may need to enter a security code to pair the
devices. Once done, the devices will be paired.
TIP: Tap the device name to make your phone discoverable if other devices try
to pair with your phone.
Setting Date and Time
Tap the HOME key, tap , then click SETTINGS, then DATE & TIME.
Tap AUTOMATIC DATE & TIME, then select OFF if you wish to set the time and
date yourself.
Display Settings
Tap the HOME key, tap , then click SETTINGS, then DISPLAY. You can then adjust the display settings as you like.
- Wallpaper: Set the wallpaper of the phone.
- Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness.
- Adaptive: Rotates the screen display as you rotate the phone.
- Sleep: Set the time for the screen to automatically turn off.
Sound a Notification Settlings
Tap the HOME key, tap’ . then SETTINGS, then SOUND & NOTIFICATION. When you choose genera mode, you can adjust the sound settings, such as ringtones, volume and vibrations.
Language Settlings
You can change the language of your phone system in two simple steps. Tap the HOME key, tap . then SETTINGS, then LANGUAGE & INPUT, the LANGUAGE. Select your desired language from the list.
Security Settlings
Here is how to protect your phone and SIM card from unauthorized use.
Tap the HOME key, tap , then SETTINGS, then SECURITY, then SCREEN LOCK. You
can select the screen lock. When powering your phone on or unlocking the touch
screen, you will be required to input the pattern/PIN/password to unlock.
Device Memory
Tap the HOME key, tap , then SETTINGS, then STORAGE. You can view the space information of the SD card and the phone storage itself.
- Unmount SD Card: you can unmount the SD card to safely remove it.
- Erase SD Card: you can erase all of the data on the SD card.
Reset to Factory Settlings
Tap the HOME key, tap , then SETTINGS, then BACKUP & RESET, then FACTORY DATA RESET, then RESET PHONE, then ERASE EVERYTHING.
Warning: all of your persona! information and downloaded applications will be erased.
Applications
Tap the HOME key, tap , then SETTINGS, then APPS.
Clock
Tap the HOME key, tap , then CLOCK. You can then view the clock or alarms. Tap the top of the screen to switch between countdown and stopwatch functionality from the clock interface.
Calculator
You can use the phone to perform simple mathematical tasks. Tap the HOME key,
tap , then CALCULATOR. Click the button corresponding with the calculator
display.
TIP: Tap the MENU key to access the scientific calculator.
Safety Warnings
Genera Safety
Distractions
Driving
Full attention must be given to driving at ail times in order to reduce the
risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even while using a hands-
free kit) can cause distractions and lead to an accident. You must comply with
local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while
driving. Kogan.com is not liable for any loss or damages caused by users
paying attention to their phones while in contrail of a motor vehicle.
Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to the operation of machinery. Do not touch or
use your phone when in charge or any form of machinery.
Product Handling
Genera 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 the phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and the environment.
- Always treat your phone and accessories with care. Keep them in a clean, dust-free environment.
- Do not expose your phone or accessories to open flames.
- Do not expose your phone or accessories to liquids, moisture or high humidity.
- Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone.
- Do not use harsh chemicals or solvents to clean the phone or accessories.
- Do not paint your phone or accessories.
- Do not carry your phone in your back pocket, as it may break when you sit down.
- Do not use your phone camera or microphone for illegal purposes.
Small Children
Do not leave your phone or accessories within the reach of small children.
Demagnetization
To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic devices or
magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors.
Antenna
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Norma 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 piece a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
- Stare the phone safely before driving your vehicle.
Seizures/ Blackouts
The phone can produce a bright or flashing 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 guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely
solely on any wireless 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 Norma use.
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
- Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its accessories.
- 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 contacted the Kogan.com customer support team.
interference
Genera Statement on interface
Care must be taken when using the phone in dose proximity to persona! medical
devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 cm be
maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone on the
apposite 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 alternatives.
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 sensitive medical equipment.
Aircraft
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by
airport or airline staff. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless
devices on board the aircraft. if your device offers a ‘flight mode’, this
must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
interference in Cars
Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment,
some vehicle manufacturers formic 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 fueling 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.
RF Exposure
Specific 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.
As SAR is measured utilizing the device’s highest transmitting power, the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicates above. This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum power required to communicate with the network.
- The tests are carried out in accordance with EN 62209-1:2006.
Body Worn Operation
important safety information regarding radio frequency (RF) radiation
exposure. To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the phone must be
used with a minimum of 10 mm separation from the body. Failure to observe
these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding relevant
guideline limits.
System update
System supports firmware upgrade only from official website or server. if user
uses 3rd party ROM image and/or any other root method to upgrade firmware ,it
will cause phone unstable and raise further security risk and pitfalls. Please
note that users are responsible for all software installed note the phone
after it has been received.
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