INTRODUCTION
G50 is Swissvoice’ s new smartphone for seniors. Its many features include:
1 - Easy-to-use interface, with two modes to choose from (Simple and light Android)
2 - T ext <=>Speech support for messages, dialling, etc
3 - SOS button
4 - Desk top easy-charging base
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 - T urn ON/OFF the screen;
Power ON/OFF ( Long press )
2 - V olume up key
3 - V olume down key
4 - Front camera
5 - Receiver
6 - T ouch screen
13 - Flashlight LED
14 - Headset jack
15 - Main camera
16 - Flash
P ACKAGE CONTENT
1. G50 smartphone
2. Easy-charging base
3. Power adaptor with USB cable
4. Instructions manual
GET ST ARTED
Insert the SIM card (required) and the memory card (optional)
- With the SIM card golden contacts facing down, insert the SIM card into one
of the available slots until it stops as illustrated
- T o expand the internal storage memory , you can insert a microSD memory
card (maximum capacity of 64 GB / not included). Insert the memory card into
the slot until it stops as illustrated
Note: Both card slots (SIM1=Micro, SIM2=Micro) support L TE (4G). If nano SIM card is
used, a SIM card adaptor is required ( provided by operator )
A TTENTION:
• Risk of swallowing small objects! The SIM card & memory card can be removed.
Small children can swallow them
• Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Prevent any contact with water , dirt, or
electrical charges
• T urn off the phone and disconnect the charger before removing the battery cover
Insert the battery
- Insert the battery into battery compartment with golden contacts of the
battery pointing to the top right of the phone
- Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery until it snaps into place
Replace the battery cover
Replace and secure the battery cover until it clicks into place
Instructions Manual
G50
7 - T ask manager key (Android mode)
8 - Home key
9 - Back key
10 - T orch sliding switch
11 - Charging contacts
12 - USB connector
17 - SOS button
18 - Speaker
19 - Lanyard hole
5. Battery
6. Battery cover
7. Earphones
Charging your phone
- Place your easy-charging base on a flat surface for more stability
- Plug provided USB cable to the charger on one end, and to a wall mains socket
on the other side
- T o charge your phone, simply place it on the charger as depicted
G50 can also be charged as a regular smartphone by plugging the USB cable
directly on the USB connector (12)
A TTENTION:
• Only use battery , charger and accessories that have been approved for using
with this model. Connecting other accessories may be dangerous and may
invalidate the warranty .
Getting started guide
**Please read this “Getting Started guide” CAREFULL Y before start using your
Swissvoice G50.
**Google account is required for your phone to receive software updates. Please sign
in during phone set up or later .
1. Long press ON/OFF button ( 1 in the figure ) to power up the phone
2. The display will be lighted up
3. Enter the SIM PIN code (Optional : Service provider dependent)
4. Select the desired language
5. Follow the setup wizard steps on the screen
6. When completed, swipe with your finger on the touch screen and press Select Home
icon on page 2, to choose between Simple Smartphone and light Android modes
Simple Smartphone mode offers an extremely easy to use
interface, specifically designed for senior users. Check next
chapter to learn about phone operation in this mode.
Light Android mode presents the user with a simplified
version of a regular smartphone. If you chose this mode,
please read “USING YOUR G50 IN LIGHT ANDROID MODE”.
USING G50 IN SIMPLE SMARTPHONE MODE
When Simple smartphone mode is selected, your G50 will look simpler and easier
to use than a regular smartphone.
Setup Wizard
The first time you select Simple Smartphone mode, you will have the choice to
be guided along the most relevant settings by a Setup Wizard. These are:
a. Click Duration (sets click duration for alphanumeric keyboard and other keys**)
b. Wifi setup (if Wifi internet access is available)
c. Google Account
d. Copy Contacts
e. New Contacts
f. SOS and Support
g. Speed Dial
h. Favorite Contacts
i. WhatsApp
j. Advanced Settings
k. Exit Setup
Once you “Exit Setup”, the wizard is always available under Settings.
** Note all touch-screen clicks are by default long click when using Simple Smartphone
mode. A valid key press should have a confirmation vibration.
Click duration can be changed anytime through the wizard or in Advanced Settings.
Home Screen
1 - Silent / Vibrate only / Normal mode
2 - One T ouch Speed Dials
3 - Calls Center
4 - Message Center - SMS, missed calls, WhatsApp, etc.
5 - Pictures Center - View photos and videos, use the camera
6 - Other functions such as Whatsapp, phonebook, applications, settings, etc
7 - Battery level
T urn the Phone ON/OFF
- Long press ON/OFF button (1 in the figure)
- The display will be lighted up. (T o turn off the phone: Power Of f > T urn off)
Call from the 3 One-T ouch speed dials
- Press one of the 3 One-T ouch speed dials directly (2 in the figure)
- Press to end the call
Make a call
- Press Call > Dial number > Enter the number 0......9 (Press Del to delete)
- Press to dial
- Press to end the call
Call from phonebook
- Press Call > to search and select the number OR
- Press Call > Search > enter the 1st character of the contact > Search > select
the number
- Press to dial
- Press to end the call
Call Log
- Press Call > Call Log or Phonebook > Call Log to view the call log
- T o call back the incoming call number , press the number
Receive a call
- Press to answer
- Press to end the call
Adjust the earpiece loudness
- During a call, press V olume up/V olume down keys - to adjust the loudness
Ringer mode
- In idle mode, press > select the ringer mode between Sound / Silent / Vibrate
Message
- All types of messages (SMS, WhatsApp, missed call, etc...) are consolidated in
Message
- When there is a new message, the button will be highlighted with
a new indication
- T o read the message, press on the new items to read the details or press
Read old message......
Write new message
- Message > W rite a new message
- Input the sending number by Dial number > Next OR
- Select from existing phonebook with
- Input from Keyboard > Send OR
- Select the pre-defined simple message by Next
Pictures
- Pictur es > View Pictures > move to the next......
(Press All images to see all pictures > / to scroll throught them)
Camera
- Pictur es > T ake a picture > Camera > Capture to take photo or Record to take video
- Remeber to Save or Save and Send the photo......
Phone Book
Options in this menu:
1. View
2. Edit
3. New Contact
4. Call Log
ADD New contact
- Phone Book > New Contact (or Settings > Contacts > New )
- Name > input the name > Next
- Number > input the number > Next ......
- Save
- Y ou will be asked if you wish to Add a photo from Images or from Camera.
Press Y es or No and follow the instructions on the screen
EDIT Contact
- Phone Book > Edit (or Settings > Contact > Update )
- Select a contact for editing
- Name > Edit the name > Next
- Number > Edit the number > Next......
- Save (T o associate a photo to a contact, go to Settings > Contacts > Photo )
Settings
- Settings > ......
- Under the Settings menu, the following options can also be accessed:
1. Contacts
2. Speed Dial
3. Language
4. Advanced Settings
5. Setup Wizard
6. Premium Service
Edit the 3 One-T ouch Speed Dial buttons
- Settings > Speed Dial
- Select the empty button
- Choose the number from contact list ( to next page)
- Add contact to list (Add speed dial photo...... Go to Settings > Contacts > Photo )
Add new contact to Favorite contacts in CALL button
- Settings > Contacts > Favorite
- Select the empty button
- Choose the number from contact list ( to next page)
- Add contact to list (Favorite contacts can be selected by pressing Call )
Click duration
Long press duration for menu buttons and text keyboard can be adjusted to be
faster or slower: Settings > Setup Wizard > Click Duration
Advanced Settings
- Settings > Advanced Settings
- Under the Advanced Settings menu, the following options can also be accessed:
1. Initial setting
2. Contacts
3. Personal Info
4. SOS and Support
5. Android settings
- Ringer melody and V olume
- Wifi
6. Medication Reminder
7. Display & Sound settings
8. .....
T alking Dialling Digits
- While pressing the numeric buttons, G50 will announce the corresponding
number (except when in silent mode)
(T o disable this feature, go to Advanced Settings menu > Display & Sound
Settings > Sound Settings ......)
SOS Assistance button
- Long press SOS button (17) for 3 seconds to dial out assistance numbers
- G50 will enter handsfree mode automatically
- In parallel, an SMS with geolocation information will be sent to the recipient of this
assistance call and up to other 5 recipients. (T o stop the SOS action: Long press CANCEL)
Set SOS number
Make sure the desired phone number exists in the phonebook.
- Settings > Advanced Settings > SOS and Support > SOS number > Select the
numbers...... Save
- An SMS will be sent to the selected numbers to inform them
A TTENTION:
• Remember to set the SOS number and inform the recipient
• T o have SOS function working normally , the network service must be active
• Sending SMS may require additional cost!
T orch
T o switch on/off the flashlight, slide up or down the torch switch (10) located
on the left-hand side of the phone.
USING YOUR G50 IN LIGHT ANDROID MODE
When light Android mode is selected, your G50 will show a simplified smartphone
interface, with large icons and easy-to-navigate pages.
1 - Google search
2 - Messages
3 - Chrome
4 - Apps area, swipe right/left for more pages
5 - Notification area, drag down to see more details or open configuration
Make a call
• T ap on Phone icon on the applications menu
• Click on the dial pad icon at the bottom of the screen
• Enter the phone number and then click the dial key
• Press and hold 0 key if you need to add a (+) sign for international calls prefix
(See Contacts section to dial phonebook entries)
• While on communication you can use the icons to activate handsfree, mute,
get the keypad to dial an extension or add another call
• T o end the call, press on
Answer a call
• When a call is received, a pop up window will be shown
• Press green ANSWER button to accept or DECLINE to reject
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