Fig F52 Flip Smartphone User Manual

Product Overview

The Fig F52 (also cataloged as FIGF52) by Mulberry Tech Group LLC is a compact 4G flip smartphone featuring both a touchscreen and a physical T9 keypad. The exterior front cover contains a sub-screen, a status LED indicator, and a secondary microphone. Inside the flip form factor, the device features a primary touchscreen, an earpiece receiver, a sensor, and a front-facing camera. Volume controls are located on the side of the unit.

The phone includes dedicated hardware buttons: a physical T9 layout, directional navigation pad, Enter key, Back key, Menu key, Answer/Call key, End/Power key, Delete/Camera key, and dedicated shortcut keys including Waze and SMS. The Fig F52 operates as a standalone phone and does not require a companion app.

Setup and Preparation

1. Ensure the device is powered off before inserting or removing cards to prevent data corruption.

2. Remove the rear battery cover.

3. Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot with the contact chip facing downward.

4. Align the contact pins and seat the removable 1800 mAh battery into the compartment.

5. Snap the rear battery cover securely back into place.

To charge the phone, connect the USB Type-C cable from the supplied charger to the charging port. The device charges when powered on or off. A scrolling battery icon indicates active charging, and a solid battery icon indicates a full charge. Disconnect the charger once charging is complete rather than leaving it connected indefinitely. Use only manufacturer-approved 1800 mAh batteries and chargers.

Operating Instructions

• Power / End Key: Long-press to turn the device on or off. When the device is running, short-press to wake the display or end a call. Long-press for approximately 3 seconds when powered on to open the power menu.

• Sub-Screen Key: Turns the exterior sub-screen on or off while the flip remains closed.

• Volume Keys: Adjusts active call, media playback, and ringtone volume.

• Menu Key: Opens the application drawer. Long-press to activate the task and application switcher.

• Delete / Camera Key: Backspaces typed characters during text input; opens the camera app when not entering text.

• Keypad Shortcuts: Press Volume Down and Power simultaneously to capture a screenshot. Long-press 0 to toggle the flashlight. Long-press # to switch between ring and vibrate modes.

The phone supports standard touchscreen navigation (tap, swipe, drag, and long-press) alongside physical navigation controls. Text can be entered using either the physical T9 keypad or the on-screen keyboard. For outbound calls, enter the phone number on the keypad and press the green Answer key or select the on-screen call button. When receiving an incoming call, drag the on-screen icon down to answer, up to decline, or left to decline with a quick SMS text.

To pair a Bluetooth accessory, open Settings, select Connected devices, turn Bluetooth On, select Pair new device, and tap the device name in the available devices list.

The LED notification light can be enabled or disabled by navigating to Settings > Display > LED notification light.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Clean the exterior surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. The phone is not water-resistant; keep it dry and protect it from liquids, excessive dust, extreme temperatures, and strong magnetic fields. Turn the phone off when boarding aircraft and near fueling depots or combustible chemical environments.

A full factory reset can be performed through the internal operating system menu by selecting Settings > System > Reset phone. There is no manufacturer-documented hardware key recovery sequence for factory reset. Screen locks (PIN, pattern, or password) and SIM locks are user-defined; no default administrative credentials exist.