Hisense F18 Smartphone User Manual

Hisense International Co.,Ltd Smartphone Users Manual

Users Manual

Hisense F18User Manual ENBefore using the device, read the User Manual thoroughly. Manufactured by Hisense Communications Co., Ltd.
New Device Device at a glance 1Inserting and removing cards 3Turning your device on/off 3Charging the battery 4Screen and DisplayTouchscreen gestures 6Locking and unlocking screen 9Notication center 9Screenshot 10Calls Making calls 11Receiving calls 11ContactsImporting contacts 12Creating a new contact 12Searching for contacts 13Messaging Sending messages 13Viewing messages 13Searching messages 13Camera Taking photos 14Recording videos 14GalleryDeleting photos or videos 14Sharing photos or videos 15Contents
BrowserUsing browser 15ClockAlarms 15Clock 16Timer 16Stopwatch 17CalculatorMaking calculation 17FM RadioMusicListening to music 18RecorderRecording sound 18Playing a recording 18Managing recordings 19Security and PrivacyFingerprint 20AppendixImportant information 21IMEI Identication 21Disclaimer 21Troubleshooting 22Safety precautions 26 26Specication
1New Device Device at a glance1234567891011121314 1. Back camera 8. Microphone 2. Flashlight 9. Front camera3. Fingerprint sensor 10. Light sensor4. Card slot 11. Receiver 5. Speaker 12. Flashlight 6. Headset socket 13. Volume button7. USB port 14. Power button
2The device features may vary based on your location, language, carrier and model. The device supports OTG functions, please use a standard OTG data cable.Power button• To power on your phone, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on.• To power off your phone, press and hold the power button, and then tap . • To restart your device, press and hold the power button, and then tap .To force your device to restart, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates. Volume button To adjust the volume, press volume button. Home key (virtual)To go back to the Home screen, tap . Recent key (virtual)To open the list of recent apps, tap . Return key (virtual)To go back to the previous screen, tap .
3Inserting and removing cardsFollow the instructions in the following figure to set up your phone. Ensure that the card is correctly aligned and that the card tray is level when you insert it into your device.Be careful not to scratch your device or hurt yourself when using the SIM eject pin. Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swal-lowing or injury.Do not use cut or modied SIM or MicroSD cards with your device as these may not be recognized and could damage the card tray.Turning your device on/offTurning on the phonePress and hold the power button until the screen turns on.Nano-SIMMicroSD SIM
4When you turn on your device for the rst time or after perform-ing data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.Turning off the phoneTo power off your phone, press and hold the power button, and then touch . Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the rst time or when it has been unused for extended periods of time.1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable into the USB port.2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.3 After the battery is fully charged, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.Battery charging tips and precautionsThe battery is built into the device and is not remov-able. Do not remove the battery by yourself.Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the in-structions.• Use only approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Using an unapproved or incompatible power adaptor, charger, or
5battery may damage your phone, shorten its lifespan, or cause a re, explosion or other hazards.• Avoid using your device when it is charging. Do not cover your device or the power adaptor.• Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the phone. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.• If the AC power supply is of a lower voltage, then a longer charging time may be needed. • If non-standard chargers such as computers are used for charging, then a longer charge time may be needed. • Fully charge the battery before first using the device and disconnect the charger immediately after the rst charge is completed. • Remove the charger from the electric socket when not charging the phone. • The device may not start immediately if charging with low battery. After a period of charging, the device will start nor-mally.• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient tem-perature and the remaining battery level.• The device can be safely charged within the environment temperature of 0°C to 40°C. Charging at temperatures below 0°C or higher than 40°C will harm the battery perfor-mance and shorten its life. Long-term charging in extreme temperatures will damage the battery.• While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the phone’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, stop
6charging it. Place your device in a cool place and allow it to cool down. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface of your device if it becomes hot.Screen and DisplayTouchscreen gesturesUse a few simple gestures to use your device and its apps.TappingTo open an app, to choose a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your nger.Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
7SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items.Spreading and pinchingSpread two ngers apart on a webpage, map or image to zoom in a part.
8Pinch to zoom out.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target posi-tion.
9Locking and unlocking screenLocking the screen• Press the Power button to manually lock the screen.• The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idling for a period of time to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations. To change the screen sleep time, go to Settings > Display > Ad-vanced > Sleep, and select a time. Unlocking the screen • Press the Power button to wake the screen and swipe up.Notication centerOpen notication center1 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open noti-cation center.2 Swipe down again from the top edge of the screen to go to the shortcuts tab.
10Set notication options1 Go to Settings > Apps & notications > Notications > App notications.2 Choose an app and tap it.3 Enable or disable notication settings as desired.Close notication centerSwipe up or press the Home button to close notication center.ScreenshotHow to take a screenshot?Press the power button and volume down button to take a screenshot.
11Calls Making calls1 Tap .2 Tap to enter a phone number.3 Tap to make a call.Making calls from contacts1 Tap .2 Tap to choose a contact.3 Tap the contact number. Making calls from call logs 1 Tap .2 Tap to view all calls. 3 Tap . Making international calls1 Tap .2 Tap .3 On the dialer screen, tap and hold 0 until the + sign ap-pears. Then enter the country code, area code, and the phone number. 4 Tap to make a call.Receiving callsAnswering or rejecting a callIf the screen is locked:• Swipe up to answer the call.
12• Swipe down to reject the call.If the screen is unlocked:• Tap ANSWER to answer the call.• Tap DECLINE to reject the call. ContactsImporting contactsYou can import contacts from storage services to your device.1 Tap .2 Tap .3 Tap Settings > Import.4 Select an import option.Creating a new contact 1 Tap .2 Tap to enter contact information.3 Tap SAVE.Adding from the keypad 1 Tap to open .2 Enter the number and tap Create new contact. Adding from received calls1 Tap .2 Tap to view received calls.3 Tap the received call number and choose Create new
13contact.Searching for contacts1 Tap .2 Use one of the following search methods:• Scroll up or down the contacts list.• Tap at the top of the screen. Enter the first letter of a contact name. 3 Select a contact. You can call them, send a text message, or edit their contact information.Messaging Sending messages1 Tap .2 Tap .3 Add recipients and enter a message.4 Tap to send the message. Viewing messages1 Tap .2 Select a contact on the message list.3 View your conversation.Searching messages1 Tap .2 Tap to enter key words to search messages.
14Camera Taking photos1 Tap .2 Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.3 Tap to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to .Recording videos 1 Tap .2 Swipe to Video on the screen. Spread two ngers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.3 Tap to start recording the video. Tap to stop record-ing. To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .To quick launch the camera on the locked screen, drag outside the large circle on the locked screen.GalleryViewing photos or videos1 Tap .2 Select a photo or a video.Deleting photos or videos1 Tap . 2 Tap and hold the photo or video that you want to delete,
15tap .Sharing photos or videosSelect the photo or video that you want to share, then tap . Select a sharing method.BrowserUsing browser Connect the web to search for information and bookmark your favorite web pages to access them conveniently. 1 Tap .2 Enter the address eld in the search bar. You will have ac-cess to web pages; moreover, bookmarks, multiple window switching and other functions are supported. ClockAlarms Tap . From the ALARM tab, you can do the following steps to set your alarms:Adding an alarmTap and set the alarm time, repeat times, alarm sound, and others. Enabling or disabling an alarmTurn on or turn off the switch next to an alarm.
16Conguring the alarm settingsTap > Settings to congure the alarms.Deleting an alarmTap the alarm that you want to delete. Tap .Muting an alarmPress the volume down button.ClockTap . From the CLOCK tab, you can do the following steps to set your clock:Adding a cityTap . Enter a city name in the search bar or select a city from the list.Deleting a cityTap . Tap the city you has already selected, then the clock of the city has been deleted.Timer1 Tap . 2 Touch TIMER.3 Set the countdown time and touch to start the timer. Touch to pause the countdown.
17Stopwatch1 Tap . 2 Go to the STOPWATCH tab.3 Touch to start the stopwatch. Touch LAP to count laps. Touch to pause the stopwatch. Touch RESET to reset the stopwatch.CalculatorUse calculator to do simple or complicated calculations.Making calculationTap , you can do the following calculations: • Tap the number and calculate sign to do simple calculations.• Go to advanced calculator tab by swiping left or rotating your screen.FM Radio1 To use the FM Radio function, first you need to connect your headphones.2 Tap to activate.3 Select the frequency following the app instructions and set the volume to a comfortable level.
18MusicListening to musicYou can choose to listen to your favourite local songs.1 Tap .2 Select a song to play. You can play, pause, or change songs during the process.3 When a song is playing, tap Home button to exit the music playback screen without stopping the song. To return to the music playback screen, open the notification center and tap the cover of the song.RecorderThe device supports long periods of recording. Make sure your device has available storage before recording.Recording sound1 Tap .2 Tap to start recording.3 Tap to stop recording. Touch Done, then the recording le is automatically saved in the phone. Touch Discard, the recording le is deleted.Playing a recording1 Tap .2 Tap to start recording.3 Tap to stop recording.
194 Tap to play the recoding.Managing recordings1 Tap .2 Tap Phone storage.3 Tap and hold a recording. You can play, rename, share or delete the recording les.
20Security and PrivacyFingerprint Fingerprint recognition allows you to unlock your device faster, and enhances security to your personal information.Enrolling a ngerprint1 Tap Settings > Security & location > Fingerprint.2 Tap Fingerprint to set up. Follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock password, PIN or pattern.3 Put your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your ngertip until your device has successfully saved your ngerprint.4 Once you have added your ngerprint, tap DONE. To un-lock the screen, simply put your ngertip on the ngerprint sensor.Deleting ngerprint1 Tap Settings > Security & location > Fingerprint.2 Tap Fingerprint. Input your password, PIN or pattern.3 Tap next to the ngerprint to delete it.Adding ngerprint1 Tap Settings > Security & location > Fingerprint. 2 Tap Fingerprint. Input your password, PIN or pattern.3 Tap Add ngerprint to add.
21AppendixImportant information• For an optimal experience, the device regularly connects to mail and internet servers. This automatically and inevitably generates data exchanges that may be charged in addition to your existing package, or may be deducted from prepaid credit or a prepaid system.• To avoid billing problems related to services that use the In-ternet, it is strongly recommended to have suitable options which includes unlimited Internet and emails and to avoid changing the settings precongured by default.• If you wish, connect to Wi-Fi for a faster and more stream lined experience. It is particularly recommended to use Wi-Fi for streaming, or downloading games, videos or bulky lms.IMEI IdenticationThe IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) code can be found in the equipment package, on a label at the back of the battery or it can be displayed on screen by dialing the following combination of symbols and numbers in the phone keyboard (no spaces): *#06#.Disclaimer• The usage of non-original accessories, such as headsets, chargers and so on, will cause incompatibility between device and accessories. It may cause bad performance or malfunctioning, and we are not responsible for any damage that it might occur.
22• The user manual only contains a general overview. Spec-ications and functions of your device may be different to those contained in the user manual. • Your device has been tested to work properly since pro-duced from the factory. If there is any damage or defect due to manufacturing, it should follow terms and conditions in the warranty card.• If the functions of your device are related to features and services by operator, it should follow the terms and condi-tions applicable by the operator.• Note that your device still has its limitations referring to the specifications and functions. These limitations cannot be considered as damage or defect, and cannot be regarded as manufacturer damage. • Use your device in accordance with the purposes and func-tions.TroubleshootingThis part lists some problems you might encounter when using your device. Before contacting Hisense service center, please try the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.Device does not turn on• Ensure that you press and hold power key over 2 seconds or longer.• Fully charge the battery before turning on the device.• Press and hold the power button until your device vibrates.• Check if battery contacts badly. If it is, clean the contacting
23point of battery. If the battery has been built-in, please con-tact service center.Device powered off automatically• Check if battery power is low. If so, charge the device.• Software or applications abnormal. Restart device.Applications cannot be used• Check if your device has sufficient storage. Delete some messages from your device.• Check if application is damaged. Please uninstall the appli-cation or reinstall the application. If cannot be xed, please try resetting system.• Chances are that the application is not compatible. Uninstall the application and choose compatible version. • Check and enable applications management permissions.Standby time is short• Chances are that the battery performance decreases. Please contact service center for changing the battery.• If you play games or listen to music for a long period of time, the standby time will be short. Please shorten the time.• If the screen is too bright, adjust the brightness of the screen. • If the device is used in weak signal environment, the stand-by time will be short. Please move to strong signal locations.• Turn off cellular data, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi switch when not using them.• If the app is not used now, please close it.
24• If the app is not used for a long period of time, it is suggest-ed to uninstall it.Recharging problems• Ensure that device is charging at a normal temperature.• Plug the charger into a different socket.• Recharge the device for about half an hour.• Chances are that the battery has a problem. If the battery has been built-in, please contact service center.• Ensure that the charger is not defective. If so, replace the charger.• If the charger fails to charge, please change or repair it.Touchscreen has a malfunction when charging• If the charging equipment is incompatible with your device, malfunctions will occur. Please use charger supplied and stable charging equipment.Touchscreen responds slowly or improperlySoftware or apps abnormal. Restart device.Touchscreen password errorIf you forget your password, contact service provider.PIN failureIf you enter wrong PIN three times in a row, contact service pro-vider.
25Internet or calls are not available• Chances are that signal is too weak. Move to an open area and try again.• Chances are that the device is out of service area. Check Internet coverage.• Chances are that airplane mode is on. Turn off airplane mode.• Check if software is abnormal. If so, restart the device.• Check if SIM card has failure. If so, check or change SIM card.• Ensure that the dialing is right. • Check if cellular data setting has failure. If so, go to Set-tings to set up cellular data.• Check if pre-paid charge has reached its limit. If so, contact service provider.Calls are not connected• Check if phone number is too long.• Ensure international roaming service and international call service is enabled. If not, contact service provider.No calls alerting soundCheck if silent or vibrate mode is enabled.
26Safety precautionsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment.Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information.General safety information • Using an unapproved or incompatible power adapter, char-ger, or battery may damage your device, shorten its lifes-pan, or cause a re, explosion, or other hazards.• Ideal operating temperatures are 0°C to 40°C. Ideal storage temperatures are -20°C to 50°C.• Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm be maintained between a device and a pacemaker to prevent potential interference with the pace-maker. If using a pacemaker, hold the device on the side opposite the pacemaker and do not carry the device in your front pocket.• Keep the device and the battery away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not place them on or in heating de-vices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators.• Do not use the device in a moist environment, such as bath-Failure to obey the following safety information could result in fire, electric shock, injuries, or damage to your device or other property. Read all the safety information below before using your phone.
27room. Prevent your device from being soaked or washed in liquid. • Follow local laws and regulations while using the device. To reduce the risk of accidents, do not use your wireless device while driving.• While ying in an aircraft or immediately before boarding, only use your device according to instructions provided. Use of a wireless device in an aircraft may disrupt wireless net-works, cause danger to aircraft operation, or be illegal.• To prevent damage to your device’s parts or internal circuits, do not use it in dusty, smokey, damp, or dirty environments or near magnetic elds.• When charging the device, make sure the power adapter is plugged into a socket near the device and is easily accessi-ble.• Unplug the charger from electrical outlets and the device when not in use.• Do not use, store or transport the device where flamma-bles or explosives are stored (in a gas station, oil depot, or chemical plant, for example). Using your device in these environments increases the risk of explosion or re.• Dispose of this device, the battery, and accessories accord-ing to local regulations. They should not be disposed of in normal household waste. Improper battery use may lead to re, explosion, or other hazards.• Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your device may interfere with the operation of your medical device.• Obey any rules or regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities.
28• Do not crash, throw, or puncture your device. Avoid falling, squeezing, and bending of your device. • Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accesso-ries. Only authorized personnel are allowed to service or repair the device. • Use a dry soft cloth to clean your device. Do not use water, alcohol, detergent or any chemicals.• Keep the device and charger out of the reach of children. Do not let children use the device or charger without super-vision. • Keep small device accessories away from children to pre-vent choking hazard.• Power off your device in any area with a potentially explo-sive atmosphere. Do not charge your device or use your device in areas where air contains chemicals or particles. Obey all signs and instructions.• Strictly obey relevant instructions of this guide while using USB cable. Otherwise your device or PC may be damaged. • The device shall only be connected to a USB interface of version USB 2.0.Hearing protection • To prevent possible hearing damage, do not lis-ten at high volume levels for long periods. • Fully understand user manual before use.• Ensure your player at low volume levels or pow-er off before you leaving.
29Protecting the environment• Obey the local regulations on device packaging, battery and used device disposal and bring them to the collection point for proper recycling. • Take your used, unwanted lithium batteries to a designated place. Do not dispose of used devices or batteries in a household rubbish bin. • Proper collection and recycling of your device helps ensure electrical and electronic equipment waste is recycled in a manner that conserves valuable materials and protects human health and the environment. Cleaning and maintenance• Turn off the device before cleaning and maintenance. Char-ger should be unplugged from socket. Device and charger should be disconnected to prevent any electric shock or short circuiting of battery or charger.• Do not wipe the device or charger by using chemical sub-stance (alcohol benzene), chemical agents or abrasive cleaning agents to avoid damaging its parts or causing mal-function. You may clean with a slightly damp anti-static soft cloth.• Do not scrape or alter device case as paint substances, or it may cause allergic reaction. If such reaction occurs, stop using the device immediately and seek medical help. • Wipe dust off power plug and keep it dry to avoid risk of re.• If device or accessories do not work properly, contact your local vendor.• Do not disassemble device or its accessories by yourself.
30Hisense México S. de R.L. de C.V.Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra,No. 301 Torre Norte, Piso 2,Col. Ampliación Granada,Municipio o Demarcación Territorial Miguel Hidalgo,C.P. 11520, Ciudad de México,R.F.C. HME110512IY3BRAND: HISENSEMODEL: Hisense F18FCC ID: 2ADOBF18ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICSADAPTORBRAND: HISENSEMODEL: CC10-050200UINPUT: 100 – 240 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz 0.35 AOUTPUT: 5V 2ARECHARGEABLE BATTERYBRAND: HISENSEMODEL: LPN385300MADE IN CHINA
31Medical devicesImplanted medical devices, such as pacemakers, may be affect-ed by the use of this product.Avoid potential interference radiated from the product in the im-planted medical device, by keeping the product at least 20 cm away from the device.Do not carry the product in the chest pocket.Turn off the product immediately if you suspect any interference.ONLY FOR MEXICO“For use in Mexico, the operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this equipment or device may not cause detrimental interference and (2) this equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unwanted operation.”FCC ComplianceThis phone complies with section 15 of FCC Regulations.Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.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 instal-
32lation. 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 interfer-ence 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.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure com-pliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The portable device is designed to meet the requirements forexposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communi-cations Commission (USA). These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certication
33for use when properly worn on the body.The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for this type of devices is 0.95 W/kg when used over the ear, 0.46 W/kg when used at 15 mm away from the body and 1.11 W/kg when used at a wireless access point (HOTSPOT) 10mm.Even though there may be differences between SAR levels of different phones and in different positions, all of them comply with the requirements of the government.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 ac-cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: 2ADOBF18
34SpecicationModel Hisense F18Dimensions 152.95*72*8.47mm OS Android 8.1CPU MTK MT6739 1.28GHz Internal Memory 2 GB RAM + 16 GB ROMCamera 13 Mpix AF + 5 MpixSize 5.7’’ InchResolution HD+Color 16.77 millions of colorsLTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/28/663G Band 1/2/4/52G 850/900/1800/1900 MHzBandas con las que NO opera su equipo Hisense Band 10/26/38Data Speed HSDPA 42 MbpsHSUPA 11 MbpsWLAN WIFI 802.11 b/g/nBluetooth BT 4.2GPS YesFM YesInterface micro 2.0 Battery 3.85 V 3000 mAh

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