Service and Maintenance, Write message

SciPhone i68 Quad band Cell Phone User Manual

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17.2 Write message

You can use the hand-write pen to input directly, which is simple and fast.

17.3 English and Numeric input

Directly choose the English letters or numbers.

18 Service and Maintenance

18.1 Service and maintenance

This phone is well designed and well-built. With a proper understanding of the service and maintenance, you may have a better use of this phone and prolong its service life:

◇Keep the phone and its accessories out of children’s reach

◇Keep your phone dry. Rainwater, humidity and other liquids contain minerals that may erode the phone circuits.

◇Keep your phone away from dirt and dust.

◇Keep your phone away from environment of high temperature as it might damage the electronic components and the battery or deform the plastic parts.

◇Keep your phone away from environment of extremely low temperatures.

◇Do not try to open your phone; Non-professional handling may lead to damage.

◇Avoid dropping, punching or vibrating your phone, as improper external force may cause damage to internal circuits.

◇Do not use chemical liquids or detergent to clean your phone. Instead, use soft cloth soaked with clean water or mild soap water to gently rub the dust off the outer case of your phone.

◇Use only the original accessories recommended by manufacturer.

◇Contact professional serviceman if failure occurs to your phone or accessories:

Conditions of malfunction:	Possible causes:		Solutions:
	1.	The signal is poor in the	If you are inside a building, come
	location, such as near a tall		near the windows. If the signal is
	building or in a basement.		poor, go to an open space.
Poor reception	2.	Over-crowded traffic in rush	Try to avoid your phone during rush
Poor reception	hours.		hours.
	hours.		hours.
	3.	Too far away from the signal	Get the service area map from your
	generators of your network		network service provider.
	service provider.
	1.	Poor trunk lines of your	1. Hang up and re-dial.
After-sound or noise	network service provider.		2. Choose a better line.
	2.	Poor local telecom cables.
Unable to power on	The battery is about to exhaust.		Re-charge your battery.
	1.	Service hour of your battery	Power off in poor signal locations.
	depends on the network settings,
	varying from network to network.
Battery life becomes short	2.	Battery may wear out and	Change a new battery.
Battery life becomes short	decline in performance.
	3.	When receiving no signal, your	Move to a location with better signal
	phone will repeatedly send out		reception or power off temporarily.
	signals, consuming battery and
	shortens its service hours.
	1.	SIM card is damaged.	1. Send back to NSP for inspection.
Unable to use SIM card	2. SIM card is not well installed.		2. Re-install your SIM Card.
	3.	SIM card is not properly	3. Clean the metal contact points

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I68 specifications

The SciPhone I68, launched in 2009, was a notable entry in the budget smartphone market, particularly appealing to consumers who desired smartphone features without the high price tag. It attracted considerable attention due to its design, which closely resembled Apple's iPhone, making it a popular choice for those seeking an affordable alternative.

One of the main features of the SciPhone I68 was its large touchscreen display. The device featured a 3.5-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a decent visual experience for basic applications and media playback. The touchscreen was responsive, allowing users to navigate the interface with ease, though it lacked the advanced multi-touch capabilities of more modern smartphones.

In terms of operating system, the SciPhone I68 ran on a customized version of the Linux operating system. While it didn’t carry the sophistication of mainstream operating systems like Android or iOS, it still enabled a variety of essential applications and functionalities. The device supported Java applications, which allowed users to download games and other software, expanding its usability.

The SciPhone I68 was equipped with a 2.0-megapixel camera, sufficient for basic photography and video recording. It also offered video playback capabilities, allowing users to watch their favorite clips on the go. The internal memory was modest, typically ranging from 128MB to 256MB, but it supported expandable storage via microSD cards, which enabled users to store more multimedia files.

Communication features were highlighted by the inclusion of dual SIM capabilities, appealing to users in regions where this functionality was desirable. The device supported GSM network bands, enabling users to make calls and send texts without relying on data connectivity. However, the device's internet capabilities were somewhat limited, supporting basic WAP browsing and email function.

Battery life was another key characteristic of the SciPhone I68. It came with a removable lithium-ion battery, generally providing adequate usage time to last a full day under standard conditions, thus catering to users’ daily mobile needs.

In summary, the SciPhone I68 stood out as a budget-friendly smartphone option during its time. With its recognizable design, basic functionality, and affordability, it appealed to a wide audience wishing to enjoy smartphone capabilities without the financial burden of top-tier devices.