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Table of ContentsChapter 1: Overview 1Overview 1 Applications 3 Status Bar Icons 7 Chapter 2: Get Started 9Important Information 9 Battery and Charging 9 USB Connectivity 9 Headset Quick Guide 10 Chapter 3: Basic Function 11Applications 11 Gestures 11 Notiﬁcation Panel 12 Text Input 12 Chapter 4: Introduction of Detailed Functions 14Phone 14 Take Photos and Videos 24 Entertainment 26 Browse the Web 29 Multi-Tasks 29 Add Widgets, Change the Wallpaper and Home Screen Thumbnail 29 Changing Themes 30 System Tools 31 Other Utilisations 32Xiaomi Inc. 1

Chapter 1: OverviewOverviewThank you for choosing Mi Phone! This user guide will help you with Mi Phone basics and advance functions. For more information, please visit our ofﬁcial website: www.mi.com*Picture shown above may differ from each model. Please refer to your actual phone accordingly.Xiaomi Inc. 1

ButtonsInstalling the SIM or USIM cardFor phones with non-removable batteries:1. Take the ejection pin out from print bundle2. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on/beside the tray to loosen the tray and pull out thetray from the slot gently3. Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray properly4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.For phones with removable batteries:1. Remove the back cover and the battery2. Insert the SIM or USIM into the slot with metal contacts facing down3. Insert the battery and close the back cover.Names FunctionsPower Button Long press this button to turn the device on or off. Volume Buttons Adjust the sound volume. Press this button when there is an incoming call to switch to silent mode. Menu Button + Volume Down Button Capture Screenshot.Xiaomi Inc. 2

ApplicationsPhoneMaking phone calls or searching contacts with T9 keyboard. You can also check your call logs.MessagingMessaging lets you exchange text messages with other SMS and MMS devices using your cellular connection.ContactsYou can manage your contacts saved in SIM/UIM, external memory and Mi account. MailSetup your mail account and access your mailbox with Mi phone. You will receive notiﬁcation when new email received.MusicDirac HD sound brings a genuine improvement in audio performance, immersing your ears in a world of music.CameraTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Xiaomi Inc. 3

GalleryThe new Gallery with reorganized layout enables smooth browsing of images. Cloud albums will sync automatically, making it easy to create albums and manage photos.BrowserIt brings you a smooth browsing and reading experience, and additionally offers comprehensive security protection.ThemesPersonalise your MI Phone by choosing from hundreds of unique MI Themes. Choose your own style, change it to ﬁt your moods simply and quickly with just a few screen taps.File ExplorerFile explorer lets you check storage usage and ﬁle browsing. You can also use WLAN to manage your phone storage remotely.SecurityThe Security and Privacy functions allow you to set how you’d like to lock and unlock your phone. The MIUI supports application encryption. Using MIUI virus scan and block-list features could prevent your phone from virus attacks, spam calls and junk SMS.UpdaterKeep your updated to latest MIUI version.ClockCustomize your alarm clock setting and tag each of the alarm.Xiaomi Inc. 4

NotesYou can take down notes and share via SMS, Bluetooth, mail and etc.RadioRadio supports auto scan and lets you listen to local FM radio stations.RecorderRecorder lets you use Mi Phone as a portable recording device.CalendarCheck out all the dates and public holidays. Calendar also supports lunar calendar.CompassFind a direction, see your latitude and longitude, nd level, or match a slope.DownloadsManage all your download contents.CalculatorCalculator provides simple and complex calculation function.Xiaomi Inc. 5

* Application may different due to the region sold.WeatherGet the latest whether information online.ScannerPortable QR code, bar code scanner.Xiaomi Inc. 6

Status Bar IconsNotiﬁcation bar will show below icons to indicate different status. Status Bar Icons ExplnationCell Signal The more number of bars shown, the better cell signal reception your phone has.No Signal Cannot connect to telco service provider. Only emergency numbers are available.Flight Mode Airplane mode is on—you can’t make phone calls, and other wireless functions may be disabled. Cellular Data Network ConnectedYour Mi phone has been connected to cellular data network.4G Network 4G/ LTE network connected.HSPA+ Network HSPA+ network connected.EDGE Network EDGE network connected.GPRS Network GPRS network connected.Wi-Fi ConnectionYour phone has been connected to Wi-Fi nearby. The more number of bars shown, the better Wi-Fi signal reception your phone has.Silent Mode Your phone has been set to silent mode.Vibration Mode Your phone has been set to vibration mode.GPS Service GPS and location service has been activated.Do Not Disturb Mode An alarm is setDo Not Disturb Mode “Do Not Disturb” is turned on. Bluetooth Bluetooth function has been enabled.Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth is on and paired with one or multiple devices.Xiaomi Inc. 7

Network Tethering ModeNetwork tethering mode is on and you can share your cellular data network with other devices.Earpiece An earpiece has been plugged into your phone.Speakerphone Mode Use the speakerphone to listen a phone call.OTG device connected New device has been connected via OTGData Synchronisation Synchronising your data.Synchronisation Failure Your phone cannot synchronise data for some reason.More Notiﬁcations There are multiple notiﬁcations in your notiﬁcation bar. Status Bar Icons ExplnationXiaomi Inc. 8

Chapter 2: Get Started Important InformationTo avoid injury, please read following critical information before using Mi phone.•Please do not switch on your Mi phone in the place where wireless device is prohibited,for instance, plane, hospital and medical equipment with “No Mobile Phone” sign•Please do not switch on your Mi phone where RF and cellular signal could possiblycause danger or interference, for instance, gas station, fuel, chemical solution and ex-plosive article.•Please use authentic Mi branded accessories and batteries. Do not use unauthorisedaccessories.•Please keep your phone in dry condition•Repair job should be operated by authorised professionals.•For external plugged-in accessories, please read the user guide and handle with care.Battery and ChargingThe battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level or charging status. To display the percentage of battery charge remaining, go to Settings > Additional settings > Battery & performance > Battery indicator. When syncing or using Mi phone, it may take longer to charge the battery.USB ConnectivityWith the supplied USB cable, you can transfer data from other devices. You can choose the connection mode in the notiﬁcation panel.Xiaomi Inc. 9

Headset Quick Guide* You can also customise the function of each button in the latest MIUI version.PausePlay Press the button in the middle of the remote controlNext Song Press the next button.Previous Song Press the previous button.Answer calls Press the middle button when someone dial in.Finish calls Press the middle button during a call.Reject calls Press and hold the middle button for 2 seconds.Xiaomi Inc. 10

Chapter 3: Basic Function Applications•If you need to launch an APP, just tap the icon in the home screen.•Return to home screenPress the home button.•Switch to other home screensSwipe left/right on the screen, or tap the white dot.•Switch to recent used APPs: Press the menu button.GesturesYou can operate icon, button, menu, and input keypad via gesture function.•Tapping: To open an APP, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to en-ter a character using the keypad on the screen, tap it with your ﬁnger.•Tapping and holding: Tap and hold an item or screen or more than 2 seconds to accessavailable options.•Swiping: Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or Apps screen to view other pan-els. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such ascontacts.•Spreading and pinching: Spread two ﬁngers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoomin a part. Pinch to zoom out.•Dragging: To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Xiaomi Inc. 11

•Double-tapping: Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoomin. Double-tap again to return.Notiﬁcation PanelWhen there are icons shown in the notiﬁcation bar, please drag down from the notiﬁcation bar to open the notiﬁcation panel and check the details of the information.Text InputVirtual keypad is available for text input purpose.Below is an example showing how to use the input keypad. Detailed interface layout and operations depends on the keypad which you set by default.Opening the keypad1. Type the input ﬁeld( such as typing a message) to open the keypad. There is cursorﬂashing in the input ﬁeld.2. Type the letter on the keypad.Xiaomi Inc. 12

* You can change the keypad in the notiﬁcation panel. When you want to change the keypad please pull down thenotiﬁcation panel to select which keypad you want to use.SwiftKey Google KeyboardFleksy Google Pinyin InputXiaomi Inc. 13

Chapter 4: Introduction of Detailed Functions PhoneMaking A Call and Answering a CallMaking A CallUsing the dial keyDial the phone number: input the numbers directly, press the calling button to start calling.Type the symbol” + “ : Tap and hold number key “0” for seconds.Type the pause symbol “ , “: Tap and hold key * for seconds.Enter the voice mail box: Tap and hold number key “ 1 “ for seconds.Making A Fast Call via T9 Dial KeySearch via T9 dial key support:Search a contact via any letter of his / her English name;Search a contact via any number of his / her phone numbers;It will show the matched results with highlighted remark. You can make the call via typing the highlighted parts.Xiaomi Inc. 14

Calling via “Recents”Latest calls will be found in “Recents”. You can make the same call via typing his/her name or phone numbers in the call log.The arrow icon on the right is used to access the interface of detailed information.Missed calls will be remarked in red with calling times.It will show the attribution of strangers’ numbers.Calling via the “Contacts”If you want to call someone via “Contacts” please swipe to the left to access “Contacts” interface. You can choose the person’s name and press to dial his/her numbers.Emergency callYou can make emergency call without SIM card or register to local network under the sup-port of the network operator. For example: Type 112, type the calling button to make a emergency call.*You can access the calling interface via typing the icon of the emergency call when the screen is locked by passwordnumber or PIN number.Xiaomi Inc. 15

Operations During A CallSpeaker ModeUse hands-free function to make a call. When blue-tooth is connected, “Hands-free” will be changed to “Connect to the device” which is used to switch the communication device dur-ing a call.KeypadOpen keypad to dial phone numbers.MuteMute your line.RecordYou can save a talk on the phone by tapping “Record” button.NotesTap ”Notes” button to open the note and manually type text. The note will be saved auto-matically.Xiaomi Inc. 16

ContactsTap ”Contacts“ to open “Contacts” interface and view contacts’ information.Calling from The Third PartyWhen you receive a third party call during an on-going call, your phone will beep and show detailed contact information of the third party caller to remind you to decide ”Answer” or “Ignore”.* Calling the third party or receiving a call from the third party is optional service. Please contact your network operatorfor more information.HoldWhen you want answer a call from the third party during on-going calling you can press “hold” to let current call wait. When you ﬁnish the call with the third party you can type ”Re-sume call” to retrieve the held call.Adding CallYou can jump to “Contacts” interface to add the other contact when you are calling on the phone. When the other call is answered your on-going calling will be held. In this situation you can choose “Switch” or “Merge call”. When you choose “Merge call” your phone will be change to “Conference call” mode.Conference Call $ '#" #  %&#(#  %&##  $"!  #Making A Call During CallingTap” Add calls” and call the other contact. Your ﬁrst call will be held.Tap” Merge call” . All the calls will be merged to the same line so that all the people on the call will hear each other.Repeat the second and third step to add more contacts.Answering A CallAnsweringSwipe upwards “Answer” button to answer a phone.Xiaomi Inc. 17Draft Revision:20160407

RejectingSwipe upwards ”Reject” button to reject a call. You can swipe upwards “ Message “ button to reject the call and send a message instead.Changing the Gesture of Answering A PhoneMute the ringtone of the calling: Press” Power” button or any “Voice” button, the ringtone will be mute, but you can still decide to answer the phone.Recognising Strangers’ Phone NumbersThe phone numbers of the sellers will be recognised as the name of the seller. For exam-ple: 10010 will be recognised as “China Unicom” automatically.Xiaomi Inc. 18

Sending An SMSEditing An SMS1. Tap “Compose” button.2. Add a recipientDirectly type a contact’s phone numbers; Type any letters or phone numbers of a contact, select the result from below speed search bar and press the icon “Add contacts” on the right to select which one you want from contacts list. If you choose contacts by mistake you can delete the wrong contacts by pressing the added contacts preview.3.Tap “Text message” to type text.There is a remind of text’s capacity above “Send” button (It will appear if there is enough space). When there is more than 1 message in the mailbox it will show current messages’ quantity. If you attach picture, video or PPT. the message will be switched to MMS directly. Besides that it can support attaching emoticon, contacts’ information, mass name, every-day expressions.4. Tap “Send” button.Reading An SMSWhen you receive a message there will be a remind with sender’s name, preview and re-ceive time in the message list. You can read the completed message by typing the list. Af-ter reading the message you can also reply it to the sender immediately.Xiaomi Inc. 19

Reading MMSWhen you receive MMS it will remind you to download the MMS via tapping “Download” button.If MMS has a image or video attachment: Read the attachment through the “Gallery”.If MMS has an audio attachment: It will be played through the system’s media playerSending A Group SMSIt will show the sending progress such as “sending the message to which number contact”If it failed to send a message to someone there will be a remind to ask the user to select retry or give up.When all messages are sent you can check every sent message by pressing message list of the group.Deleting An SMS Dialogue or A MessageYou can access “edit mode” by tap and hold a message in the message list or message dialogue for seconds. In this situation you can select the message which you want to re-move.Manage Preview and NotiﬁcationsYou can enable preview and light up the screen in the message’s settings.If you enable the preview you can view it from locked screen, notiﬁcations bar, pop-up windows when you receive a new message.If you enable light screen function the screen will be lighted automatically when you re-ceive a new message so that you can read, reply, delete the message fast.Search An SMSYou can click search bar to access search mode. You can search all messages’ text here.Adding A Message to “Favorite”Tap any message in the message list for seconds to ﬁnd “More” at the bottom of the menu. If you tap “Starred” it will add the message to favourites. The message in the favourite list will be remarked with a heart icon. If you tap the “Starred” icon again the message will be removed from favourite list.All the favourite messages will be listed in the favourite list. User can forward the message or cancel the starred icon of the message.Pin An SMS Dialog to The TopTap and hold any dialog in your SMS list and tap the “Pin” button in the bottom. This SMS dialog will be pined to the top of the SMS dialog list.Xiaomi Inc. 20

Manage ContactsImporting ContactsMIUI offers 4 ways to mass import contacts or add single contact information.Sync with your Mi accountBy tapping it you can set the cloud-based account to synchronise the contacts data.Import contacts from a vCard ﬁle By tapping it you can search vCard ﬁles in the phone and select one or more vCard ﬁles to import. You can view details of the vCard by tapping arrow icon on the right.Import using Mi moverBy using Mi mover you will get an instruction to guide you to import data from the other phone step by step.Create A New ContactBy tapping it you can create a new contact manually. Xiaomi Inc. 21

Viewing ContactsContacts listContact list is set to simple mode by default. It can only show names of contact.If you want to show more information you can enable “Display photos and info”Tap alphabetical Index and choose a letter. If the letter is matched in the contacts’ names it will show the related contacts’ names.Contacts cardYou can do below when you view the contacts card:Make a callSend an SMSSet a birthday reminder of the contactsSend an e-mail if you already saved e-mail address of contactsOpen the Browser to visit websiteFind the location of contact’ address and get driving path to reach thereAdd a noteSet contacts by groupsSet a ringtoneSet contact’s photo of callingCheck all the calling logs with a contactPlace on Home screen (Menu)Send contact’s information (Menu)Favorite (Menu)When a contact have more than 1 phone numbers you can type one of them for seconds and press “Set default”. Searching ContactsYou can ﬁnd the contacts by searching his/her name, any letter of his/her name, nick name or company name.Creating A New ContactUse dials to create new contacts:Type numbers on the T9 dial key. If it is phone numbers of strangers you can press new contact or add to contacts.Add new contacts via call log:Tap arrow icon behind strangers’ phone numbers to move to next interface, tap new con-tact at the bottom and select “New contact” or “Add to contacts”.Add new contacts via message:Tap “New contact” on the contacts list.Editing ContactsChoose any contact and tap “Edit”Edit the information of the contact and save the information.Xiaomi Inc. 22

Modifying the information of contactsTap and hold a contact for seconds and tap edit to change the information. When every-thing is ok tap ok to save it.Adding more informationTap and hold a contact for seconds and type edit to access contact cards interface. Tap “Add another ﬁeld “to choose more information to add.Deleting information of contactsTap delete button on the right to remove information.Creating a groupTap “My groups” to create a contact group.Add new contact to the groupOpen the group and tap “Add” button to select contacts from the list.Removing contacts from a groupTap a contact which you want to remove for seconds. Tap delete from menu to remove the contact from the group. Removing contact will not delete the contact information from con-tacts list.Adding a contact to the favourite listOpen the contact card and tap “Favourite” button.Removing a contact from favourite listOpen the contact card and tap “Favourite” to change it from “Favourite” to “Unfavorite”.Xiaomi Inc. 23

Take Photos and VideosLaunch camera to take high quality photos, quick focal length adjustment supported while burst shooting, timer, special effect, panorama and other professional photo modes are supported as well. Switching recording mode through the action bar at the bottom of page to record videos, it supports recording of 1080p high quality videos.Taking PhotosFocusingUsers tap any position of framing area to trigger focus frame, the location of frame will be changed depends on the location being tapped by user,Focus frame has three statuses, which are focus preparation/ focus failed/ focus succeed,Focus failed and focus succeed are the consequences of auto-judgment by app when users press the shutter,Exposure can be adjusted rapidly by rotating focus frame horizontally after focus success.FlashMultiple taps on ﬂash button to switch between three ﬂash modes: auto/ turn on/ turn off.Xiaomi Inc. 24

Burst ShootingUsers to long press the shutter to take photos continuously, the number of photos taken will be shown at the center of screen.Operation PanelSwipe left to enter “ﬁlters” interface, various ﬁlter effects are selectable,Swipe right to enter “options” interface, there are a variety of photo modes to choose and modifying camera settings. Under video recording mode, tap record button to start recording, tap again to stop.Tap camera button of operation bar at the bottom to return to camera mode,Video recording mode supports slow motion, quick motion and HDR.There is a video quality setting for video recordingIt’s allowed to switch between 1080p/ 720p/ 480p.Xiaomi Inc. 25

EntertainmentListening to MusicMusic app supports playing local music. It supports to play music in different modes ac-cording to song titles, singers, albums, and playlists. It also features a warm-hearted sleeping mode.My MusicView/manage local song, categorised music within favourite list;Sync music list to cloud by login Xiaomi account.Play musicInterface of playing music.Display album cover/lyric of current playing song, swipe left to switch to lyric interface, swipe right to current play list page;Tap song album cover to call out advance functions: controller of song playing order, Milian etc.Xiaomi Inc. 26

Viewing ImagesViewing ModeYou may view photos captured and photo album or ﬁle directory in internal storage by gallery. Wherein camera photos including photos taken by local device, gallery is a form of various photos of phone being organised based on certain organisation method.Viewing A Single Photo1. Tap on the folder which wanted to browse,2. Tap the photo to view among thumbnails, viewing a photo or video in full screen.Show or hide control barTap on centre area of photo or video to call out the control bar, tap again to hide.Bottom control bar includingSend: user may select any kind of services that able to receive photo via pop-out system menu.Edit: crop and horizontal rotation supported.Delete: delete current photo.Xiaomi Inc. 27

More: map position, add to album, add to hidden album, set as wallpaper, set as contact photo, start swipe show.Upper control bar includingPhoto details: viewing photo detailed parameters.Control bar will be hidden automatically if not operating for 3 seconds.Partial zoom in or zoom outSpread two ﬁngers apart or pinch to zoom in or zoom out, you may also double tap to zoom in, double tap again to zoom out.Viewing next or previous photoSwipe your ﬁnger to the left or right.Hide Pictures FolderIf there is picture in a picture folder doesn't wants to be seen during browsing, you may long press the folder and select “hide”. To show hidden albums, get into settings-gallery-turn on “show hidden albums”. Xiaomi Inc. 28

Browse the WebBrowser supports double tap or spread/pinch two ﬁngers to zoom webpage. Get into use-ful websites rapidly via website navigation.Multiple windows supported, swipe from edge of the screen to switch between tabs.Smart full screen, best ﬁtted browsing area.Reading mode, eliminating all elements that might affect reading, restoring the most es-sential reading appeal.Multi-TasksMi phones support running multi-tasks simultaneously, all you have to do is just tap “menu button” under unlock status and select the application you would like to switch.“One tap removal” button is helping you to close all ongoing applications instantly, in order to release memory space quickly.Add Widgets, Change the Wallpaper and Home Screen ThumbnailYou may pinch or tap and hold “menu button” to get into edit mode to add widgets, select “widgets”;Select “move apps” in the menu to move in bulk, delete application on desktop, it supports create new folder rapidly;Select “wallpaper” in the menu to change lock screen and wallpaper;Xiaomi Inc. 29

Pinch on desktop by using three ﬁngers to get into “thumbnail mode”, able to add, delete and adjust screen sequence, setting a home screen is supported and able to jump into a screen immediately.Changing ThemesUsing themes application to change the theme of system global area, supports customise partially, including wallpaper, home screen, icons, lock screen, ringtone etc. Moreover, there are online resources of constantly updated themes so it’s much more easier to change a theme.Xiaomi Inc. 30

System ToolsFile ExplorerGet to know the current usage of phone storage via ﬁle explorer, it supports quick viewing documents through category and managing documents based on routes. Furthermore, there is FTP function that enables remote manage phone’s document via WLAN from PC SecurityThere is nothing to worry when using MIUI. Security is a part of the system, runs under system level, more secure and stable. Integrating rubbish cleaner, block list, virus scan, data usage monitor, battery utiliser, permission manager in one app, comprehensive pro-tection of phone safety and privacy. BackupIt supports backup of contacts, call logs, messages, system settings etc., partly or fully restored is selectable after backup done. UpdaterKeeping MIUI the latest version, restore to a nearest historical version is supported. Xiaomi Inc. 31

Other UtilisationsClockClock is a great helper of reminding the time for you, it supports repetition reminder, cus-tom tag.WeatherWeather forecast of the next three days, real time display of weather condition, reminder of sudden weather, family weather, quick share of weather forecast to family is supported. NotesNotes helps you to take down text messages fast and sharing via email or other ap-proaches, it supports synchronisation with Google task. CalendarAllow you to view date, festival and holidays.FlashlightFlashlight application can be used quickly by long pressing “menu button” after lighting up the screen, it can also be used via the notiﬁcation bar after unlocked the screen. RadioRadio supports automatic search for radio stations, adding a radio station to favourite and loudspeaker. RecorderRecorder helps you to quick save voice notes, it may records uninterruptedly up to 7 days. CompassCompass helps you to ﬁnd direction rapidly.Xiaomi Inc. 32

Hotline servicePlease call customer service hotline as below if customer service is needed:Singapore: +65 6761 6088Malaysia: 1 800 281 182 / 015 4840 7777India: 1800 103 6286Indonesia: 0800 1 401558Hong Kong: 3001 1888Taiwan: 02 2192 1023Online supportOnline chatting, get to know various customer service details in real time, please visit links as below for more tips of using Xiaomi.Singapore: http://www.mi.com/sg/service/online/Malaysia: http://www.mi.com/my/service/online/India: http://www.mi.com/in/service/online/Indonesia: http://www.mi.com/id/service/online/Philippines: http://www.mi.com/ph/service/online/Hong Kong: http://www.mi.com/hk/service/online/Taiwan: http://www.mi.com/tw/service/online/Learn moreFor more information pertaining to Xiaomi and splendid original accessories and products, please visit our ofﬁcial website:United States: http://www.mi.com/en/Europe: http://www.mi.com/en/Singapore: www.mi.com/sgMalaysia: www.mi.com/myIndia: www.mi.com/inIndonesia: www.mi.com/idPhilippines: www.mi.com/phHong Kong: www.mi.com/hkTaiwan: www.mi.com/twFeel free to join the base camp of MIUI, your opinions help us shape the future of MIUI.en.miui.comXiaomi Inc. 33

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