Overview
This user manual provides information for the Maxwest Astro 4 PRO smartphone.
Key components and features:
- Front Camera [front-camera]
- Volume Keys [volume-keys]
- Power Key [power-key]
- Back Key [back-key]
- Home Key [home-key]
- Menu Key [menu-key]
- Rear Camera [rear-camera]
- Flash [flash]
SIM Card Installation
A SIM card contains your phone number and other necessary data. Your device supports 4G(LTE) SIM cards.
To Install the SIM Card:
- Ensure the device is turned off and facing down. Use a thin edge (like a fingernail or credit card) to carefully loosen the cover along the seam and lift it off.
- Remove the battery if present. Locate the SIM card slot and insert the SIM card correctly. Refer to the SIM Card & Micro SD Card Installation Guide for details.
- To turn a SIM card on/off, go to Settings > SIM management and use the sliders. To manage data connection, go to Settings > SIM management, select "Data connection", and choose a SIM card with 4G capability.
Charging Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Install and charge the battery before use. Batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
Charging Your Battery:
Charge the battery using the following methods:
- Connect the phone to a computer via the USB cable.
- Connect the USB cable to the phone and the AC adapter, then plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
A charging icon will appear in the status bar. A full battery icon indicates the battery is fully charged.
[warning] Do not remove the battery while the device is charging.
[warning] Use only the AC adapter & USB cable provided with your device.
Note: For safety, the battery will stop charging if it overheats.
Sound Profiles
Change sound profiles from the home screen by selecting "Settings" > "Sound".
You can adjust settings for:
- Volume
- Vibrate for calls [vibrate]
- Do Not Disturb
Other settings include:
- Screen timeout Mode: Select "Settings" > "Display" > "Screen timeout" to save battery power.
- Scheduled Power ON/Off: Select "Settings" > "Scheduled Power On/Off" to set automatic power times.
Phone Features - Icons and Descriptions
Status Icons:
- Network signal strength [signal-strength]
- Speaker activated [speaker]
- Call on hold [call-hold]
- Vibrate for calls [vibrate]
- 4G LTE Data [4g-lte]
- Missed calls [missed-calls]
- In call [in-call]
- Battery capacity [battery-capacity]
- Unread SMS [unread-sms]
- USB storage Turned on [usb-storage-on]
- Flight Mode [flight-mode]
- 3G network in use [3g-network]
- Clock alarm is active [alarm-active]
- Bluetooth ON [bluetooth-on]
Phone Features - Main Menu and Functions
Access the main menu to view available features:
- Clock: Set alarms.
- Chrome™: Browse the internet.
- Calculator: Perform calculations.
- Calendar: View the calendar and add events.
- Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Features a 5 MP HD camera with LED Flash, Auto Focus, and Face Detection. Stores photos/videos in Gallery. Use Camcorder mode for videos.
- Contact: View and access your phonebook.
- Gmail™: Set up POP/IMAP email accounts.
- Gallery: Save and view photos or videos.
- Google Play: Log in to view applications and download from Google Play. Requires an internet connection.
- Messaging: View messages in a thread.
- Music: View songs, artists, albums, and playlists.
- Phone: Make phone calls.
- Files: Install APK files and view your files.
- SIM Toolkit: Operator-provided services and messaging.
- Sound Recorder: Record sounds.
- Videos: View stored videos.
Screen Lock: Select "Settings" > "Security" to set up a screen lock.
Phone calls/Texting
To Make Phone Calls:
- Touch the phone icon [phone-icon].
- Click on a contact from your contact list to make a call.
Composing Text Messages:
The keyboard offers auto-correction and word suggestions as you type.
To copy text from web pages, emails, or messages: Touch and hold text to bring up the magnifying glass [magnifying-glass], slide to move insertion points [insertion-points], then choose cut [cut], copy [copy], or paste [paste].
Wi-Fi Direct
Maxwest supports Wi-Fi Direct, allowing devices with compatible hardware to connect directly without an intermediate access point. This enables faster communication over longer distances than Bluetooth, useful for applications like multiplayer games or file sharing.
Turn on Wi-Fi Direct:
- Go to "Settings" > "More" in WIRELESS & NETWORKS.
- Click "Wi-Fi direct" to access the feature.
- Click "Search" [search] to display available devices.
- Click on a device name (e.g., "Astro 4 PRO") to connect. A confirmation interface will appear.
- Click "Connect" [connect] and then "OK" [ok] to establish the connection.
Camera
Capture images or record videos and share them with family and friends!
- Take Picture [take-picture]
- Switch to front/rear camera [switch-camera]
- Video Mode [video-mode]
- Review [review]
Connecting to E-mails
Log into your email accounts (e.g., Gmail, POP3/IMAP, Microsoft Exchange) from the phone.
Setup:
- From the Home screen, select "Email" [email].
- Enter your email address, password, and tap "Next".
- Select the email account type and complete settings. Manual setup is available via "Manual setup" [manual-setup].
- Tap "Next" and "OK" [ok] to accept activation notifications.
Compose New Email:
- Press MENU [menu-key] and select "Compose" [compose].
- Add recipients in the "To" field. Matching contacts will appear.
- Once finished, select "Send" [send], "Save as draft" [save-draft], or "Discard" [discard].
Message Options:
The reply tab offers "Reply" [reply], "Reply all" [reply-all], and "Forward" [forward] options.
Delete Message:
- Go to Inbox [inbox] to display messages.
- Touch and hold the message you want to delete.
- Select "Delete" [delete].
File Transfer
Connecting Smartphone to PC:
- Connect the Micro USB cable [usb-cable] to your smartphone and computer.
- On your phone, slide the top menu down and click "USB connected" [usb-connected].
- Press "Turn on USB storage" [usb-storage-on].
- A new storage named "Astro 4 PRO" will appear on your computer. Access it to review files or transfer documents.
- When finished, press "Turn off USB storage" [usb-storage-off] on the phone to disconnect.
File organization:
- Photos are saved under the "DCIM" folder [dcim-folder].
- Screenshots are saved under "Pictures" [pictures-folder].
- Music files should be placed in the "Music" folder [music-folder] for proper playback.
Screen Capture:
Press Volume Down [volume-down] and Power button [power-key] simultaneously to capture screenshots [screenshots]. Captured screenshots are saved in the Gallery [gallery].
Warning (FCC Compliance)
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 installation. 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 interference 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.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. While SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Generally, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a new device is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC. Tests for each device are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 10mm [10mm-distance] from the body.
[warning] Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation.
