This document outlines the features and functionalities of the Imo Dash 4G mobile phone. It covers everything from basic phone operations to multimedia, internet, and security settings, providing a comprehensive guide for users.

Your Mobile Phone

The Imo Dash 4G is a mobile phone designed for essential communication and multimedia functions. It features a standard keypad, a display screen, and various ports for connectivity.

Getting to know your phone

The phone's layout includes a receiver for calls, a display for viewing information, and a Centre soft key for confirming options. The Left and Right soft keys are used for navigation and returning to previous screens or closing dialog boxes. A Dial key allows access to the call log, while the End key is used to terminate calls. Navigation keys provide shortcut access to menus and allow movement within selections. Special keys like "*" and "#" have multiple functions, including inputting symbols and changing input methods. The "0" key can be long-pressed to switch the torch on or off. A microphone is integrated for voice input.

Removing the back cover

To access internal components like the battery and SIM card, the back cover needs to be removed. Ensure the device is turned off before proceeding. Hold the device with the front panel facing down and gently pull the lower half of the back cover with your thumb or fingers to detach it from the opening.

Installing the SIM card

The SIM card is crucial for phone number, service details, and memory for contacts and messages. Before installation, ensure the phone is turned off. Insert the SIM card into the designated slot with the gold contacts facing down and the cut-off corner facing outwards, as illustrated in the diagram. The Imo Dash 4G supports only nano-SIM cards. Attempting to insert other SIM types like micro or mini cards may damage the phone.

Installing and charging the battery

After the SIM card is installed, the battery can be inserted. For first-time use, the battery needs to be charged. Connect the adaptor to the charger jack, ensuring correct orientation to avoid forcing the connector. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. Disconnect the charger once the battery is fully charged.

Installing a microSD card

To expand storage for media and applications, insert a microSD card into its slot with the gold contacts facing down. The camera and photo gallery applications require an SD card to function, so it's recommended to keep it installed and avoid random removal or replacement.

Turning your phone on / off

To power on the phone, press and hold the End / Power on key for approximately 5 seconds until the device powers up. To power off, navigate to the main menu, then press and hold the End / Power key for about 5 seconds.

Home Screen

The Home Screen features a Status bar at the top, which displays notifications and status icons such as phone status, battery strength, and the current time. The main display shows any scheduled appointments. Users can change the Home screen wallpaper by accessing Settings > Display > Wallpaper from the Home screen, selecting a new image, and saving it.

App list

The phone's App list can be accessed by pressing either the Left soft key or the Centre soft key from the Home screen.

Lock / Unlock your screen

To lock the screen, press the Power key once to turn off the display. Pressing it again will lock the screen. To unlock, press the Left soft key once, followed by the Right soft key.

Phone Calls

The Imo Dash 4G supports basic phone call functionalities, including making, answering, and declining calls, as well as accessing voicemail.

Making a call

To make a call, dial the desired number using the keypad and press the Call key. Alternatively, press the Right soft key to select a contact from your Contacts list, navigate to the desired contact using the Navigation key, and then press the Call key. Incorrect digits can be deleted using the Left soft key. To end a call, press the End key.

The call list, accessible by pressing the Call key once, displays previously dialed numbers and contacts, including Missed, Dialed, Received, and Rejected Calls.

For international calls, press the "*" key twice to enter "+" before dialing the country prefix and phone number, then press the Call key. Emergency calls can be made by dialing the emergency number and pressing the Call key, even without a SIM card.

Answer or Decline a call

When a call is received, press the Left soft key or Call key to answer. To decline, press the Right soft key or End key.

Calling Voicemail

Voicemail is a service provided by your network operator. To call voicemail, press and hold "1" on the phone keypad. Follow the voice prompts to set up your account and listen to messages.

Contacts

The Contacts feature allows users to manage their phonebook efficiently.

View your Contacts

Contacts can be accessed by pressing the Centre soft key from the Home screen and selecting "Contacts," or by pressing the Right soft key from the Home screen.

Adding a Contact

In the Contacts screen, press the Left soft key to access "Options," where you can select "Add a contact," "Import / Export," or "Others." The "Others" option allows setting up speed dial numbers and checking memory status, with up to 2000 contact spaces available.

Editing your Contacts

To edit a contact, select it, press the Centre soft key to view "Details," then select "Options > Edit" and press the Centre soft key to make changes.

Deleting a Contact

From the Contacts list screen, press the Left soft key to access "Options," select "Delete," and then press the Centre soft key to confirm deletion.

Available Options

The Contacts list offers various options:

New: Add a new contact.
Write message: Send an SMS/MMS to a selected contact.
Call: Make a call to the selected contact.
Delete: Delete the selected contact.
Delete multiple: Delete multiple contacts at once.
Import / Export: Import or export contacts.
Send vCard: Send contact details via SMS/MMS/Bluetooth.
Others: Set speed dial contacts and check the memory status of saved contacts.

Messages

The phone supports sending and receiving text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages.

Send a new message

To send a text message:

From the Home screen, press the Centre soft key and select "Messages."
Press the Left soft key and select "New Chat."
Enter the recipient's phone number in the "To" bar or press the Centre soft key to add recipients from contacts.
Press the Message bar to enter the text.
Press the Centre soft key or Left soft key to send the message.

Send a new Multimedia message

MMS allows sending video clips, images, photos, contacts, and sounds:

From the Message screen, press the Left soft key and select "New Chat."
Enter the recipient's phone number in the "To" bar or press the Centre soft key to add recipients.
Press the Message bar to enter text.
Press the Left soft key and select "Add > Picture" to choose an image, or "Audio" to select an audio file.
Press the Centre soft key or Left soft key to send the message.

Settings

To access the phone's settings, press the Centre soft key from the Home screen and select "Settings."

Phone settings

This menu allows modification of various phone settings:

Time & Date: Set the current time and date, including 24/12hr format and date format.
Language: Choose the display language and input language for messages.
Shortcut: Customize the shortcut keys for Left, Right, Up, and Down keys.
Auto Power on/off: Set specific times for the phone to turn on or off automatically.
Power management: Check the battery status.
Restore factory settings: Reset the phone to clear all data and restore to factory presets.

Display settings

This option allows users to customize wallpaper settings, idle and screen savers, contrast, backlight, and auto keypad lock time.

Security settings

Users can protect their phone by activating and changing the PIN and Password. The preset phone unlock password is "1234."

PIN: The SIM card protection code is requested each time the phone is powered on.
Modify PIN2: A protection code for certain SIM card features (FDA) may be required. This allows locking the SIM card for Fixed Dial Number. Users can update with a new PIN2.
Phone locked: An unlock password is requested each time the phone is powered on.
Modify the cellphone password: Change the phone's password (initial password is "1234").
Privacy: Lock applications by entering the password (initial password is "1234").
Lock screen by End key: Activate to return to the home screen directly from any screen by pressing the End key, and lock the screen from the home screen by pressing the End key.
Fixed Dial Number: Lock the phone to dial only certain numbers. This function requires a PIN2 code.

Call Settings

This menu allows configuration of call-related features:

Call divert: Redirect incoming calls to another number.
Call waiting: Receive notifications for new incoming calls while already on a call.
Call barred: Restrict certain types of outgoing or incoming calls.
Hide ID: Control whether your caller ID is displayed to recipients.
Other settings: Additional call-related configurations. Note that some features may depend on your service provider.

Connections

This menu allows setting network preferences:

Network account: Configure your network account settings.
Data Service: Turn data connection on or off.
Data roaming: Turn data connection on or off when roaming.
Network selection: Manually select a network.
Network type: Manually select the network type.

Internet

The Internet function allows users to browse the web. Simply type the desired web page URL into the "Input URL" bar. Users can bookmark favorite pages for quick access and view previous pages through the History option.

Multimedia

This menu provides access to various multimedia functions on the phone.

FM Radio

The phone has an in-built FM radio. A wired headset, supplied with the phone, acts as an antenna and must be inserted to enable the radio function. When listening, users can switch to speaker mode if desired.

DV

This function allows recording digital video. Press this option and then "Record" to start video recording.

Image

This option allows users to turn on the camera and view photos in the Photo menu.

Audio

This option allows users to select and listen to audio files stored on the phone.

Video

This option allows users to view video files stored on the phone.

Recorder

This function is used to record audio files. Recorded files are saved in AVI format and stored automatically in the Audio folder.

Camera

The mobile phone includes a camera for taking photos and shooting videos. To access the camera, press the Centre soft key from the home screen and select "Camera."

To take a picture: The screen acts as a viewfinder. Position the object or landscape, then press the Centre soft key to take the picture. Press the Left soft key to save the picture.
Pictures can be viewed in the "Options" function of this menu or in the Multimedia menu under the "Image" option.

My Favourite [Should be My files?]

To access this function, press the Centre soft key from the Home screen and select "My Files." This feature provides internal storage space for file management and supports a Micro SD card. The contents of the Micro SD card are editable, allowing users to create new folders, delete, edit, search, mark, and view file details.

Tools

The Tools menu provides several utility functions.

Torch

This function allows users to turn the torch on or off.

Calendar

The calendar helps keep track of meetings and appointments. Select a date and press the Centre soft key to enter a subject, date, time, and set a ringtone for a reminder. The "Options" menu allows adding new appointments, viewing schedules, clearing schedules, and viewing by day or week.

Calculator

The calculator allows basic arithmetic operations. Use the up, down, left, right, and Centre soft keys to select the required symbols.

Clock

This function allows users to set alarms for their phone.

World clock

Users can select a city to add to their view of the World Clock by selecting "Options" and searching for the desired city.

Ebook

This function allows users to read Ebook files saved on their phone.

Application

This menu provides access to the Facebook application. Users can log in with an existing Facebook account or register for a new one.

Profiles

This menu allows users to set the sound mode to Normal, Silent, Meeting, Indoor, or Outdoor.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth enables data exchange (video, images, audio) with other Bluetooth-supported devices within a limited range after pairing.

To enable Bluetooth, highlight the "Bluetooth" option, press the Centre soft key to check the box, and ensure "Bluetooth visibility" is on.
To pair a new device, select "Paired Device" > "Add new device." The phone will automatically search for nearby devices and prompt for confirmation of the Passkey of the device to be paired.
Once paired, files can be transferred to the paired device.
The phone's name can be changed by selecting the "Device Name" menu.

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