SPB Shell 3D User Manual

SPB Shell 3D User Manual

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SPB Shell 3DUser Manual

Enjoy Your Phone!

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© 2011 SPB Software. All rights reserved. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitmenton the part of SPB Software. All company and product names mentioned in the manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective owners.


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Enjoy Your Phone!

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 2

OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Software Features.................................................................................................................................................................................3

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

System Requirements...........................................................................................................................................................................5

Languages .............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Installing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5

USING OF SPB SHELL 3D................................................................................................................................................ 6

Customizing Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................6

3D CAROUSEL ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

APPS LIST...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

PANELS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................................................................................. 10


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OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................... 3


INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 5


Languages .............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Installing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5



3D CAROUSEL ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

APPS LIST...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

PANELS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9



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OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................... 3


INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 5


Languages .............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Installing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5



3D CAROUSEL ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

APPS LIST...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

PANELS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9



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OVERVIEWSPB Shell 3D introduces the next generation user interface while keeping all the advantages of an Android device.The full 3D Shell brings multiple personalized Home screens with perfect 3D usability balance to your phone. Enjoyyour phone with SPB Shell 3D!

Software Features

3D Usability

The new Shell adds a third dimension to your phone interface. The intuitive UI designed not only to achieve theWOW effect but also to improve interaction usability in every way. One of the most important 3D models is the 3DCarousel which quickly brings you to any of the most important screens. The live carousel instantly shows you thecurrent state and 3D models of each screen.

3D Widgets

SPB Shell 3D offers 3D widgets that have additional features such as 3D mode, on-fly-skin change, and magicanimations in the carousel mode. SPB Widgets can be in 2D or 3D modes. When scrolling through Home screenswidgets are flat and when the widget is activated, the Home screen scene creates a 3D space for the widget. In thisspace the 3D widget looks very natural and offers more functionality and entertainment.

Apps List

The Apps List adds a fast and convenient way to manage your device content. The apps that already exist on theHome screen displays a Home icon and by tapping it you can find its location on the Home screen. The list alsoallows you to uninstall apps directly in one tap.


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Software Features

3D Usability


3D Widgets


Apps List



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Smart Folders

SPB Shell 3D provide with means of organizing your apps and tools in folders right on the Home screens. Thisapproach allows you to keep the most frequently used applications accessible and structure your content at thesame time.

Panels

SPB Shell 3D provides panels with rich functionality directly at your Home screen such as Animated Weather,picture of the Day based on Flickr, Time with 60+ skins, and Calendar.


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INSTALLATIONInstallation of SPB Shell 3D is a very simple process and takes less than five minutes to complete. The followinginstallation guide will help you.

System RequirementsMake sure your system meets the following minimum requirements before installation:

Android 2.1 and higher

Devices equipped with OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible GPU

Smartphones only, tablets are not supported

LanguagesSPB Shell 3D supports the following languages: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Thai, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Hungarian, Norwegian,Finnish, Greek, Slovak, Korean, Swedish, and Turkish.

InstallingTo install SPB Shell 3D access Android Market:

On the Home screen, touch the Application button.

Touch Market. When you first enter Android Market, you will see featured items, a list of itemcategories, a link to search, and a link to My downloads.

Search for "SPB Shell 3D" buy and download it.

If you scroll down in the item details screen to the About the developer section, you can view moreapplications by SPB Software and send us an email.

Another way to get SPB Shell 3D is to buy it directly from SPB website. Copy the .apk file to your phone and installit. Make sure that “Unknown sources” option is enabled to allow installation of non-Market applications.


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USING OF SPB SHELL 3DAfter SPB Shell 3D is installed, your phone becomes a multiple personalized3D Home screens that you can quickly apply to your phone. The preset Homescreens are preconfigured with a different collection of widgets that reflects adifferent moments in your life that is more suitable for business, travel, play,or social life.

Customizing Home ScreenHome screen is an extended panel user interface that gives you up-to-dateinformation at a glance, such as time, weather, calendar, upcomingappointments, next alarm, new messages, missed calls, new emails, and newvoicemail. It also has a fully customizable layout where you can add your ownfavorite apps, folders, and widgets for one-tap access.

The Home key is the only way to launch Shell 3D. There is no appicon of Shell 3D in the apps list. In case you had to close Shell 3D andgo back to your stock launcher for any reason, you can relaunch Shell3D from Settings > Applications > Manage application > SPB Shell 3D> Clear defaults. Then press Home key to view the launcherselecting menu. In the launcher selecting menu, check the "use bydefault for this action" check box and select Shell 3D.

From the Home screen, press MENU, to view the available options.

Select Add > Empty Panel if you want to add an extra panel to yourHome screen. Please note that the maximum number of panels is 16.

Add widgets, apps, and other elements that you want.

Tap-and-hold an element in Home screen to activate editing mode.Arrange the layout of your Home screen according to yourpreference using drag-and-drop.

In the editing mode the tray allows easy widgets and appsmovement across multiple screens. Elements from the bottom willbe moved to the tray if you run out of space so you can put themback later.

Change the wallpaper with your favorite photo to change the feel ofyour phone and give it a fresh look.

Manage your Home screen panels, press MENU and then tapManage panels. In the Manage panels screen you can add, remove, reorder, rename, change color, andset as Home (default panel). Drag-and-drop to add, remove, and reorder panels. Tap a panel to rename,change color, and set as Home. Please note that the preset panels such as weather, time, and calendarcannot be removed permanently, they will stay on the panel’s floor.

To replace the Home bar apps shortcuts, tap-and-hold the preset shortcut and select from the apps list.

Tap-and-drag the 3D carousel button at the center of Home bar to switch to any panel in a single gesture.


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Adding Widgets

Widgets put at-a-glance important information and media content on yourHome screen. Some of SPB widgets are already added to your Home screenfor your convenience.

A wide selection of SPB and Android widgets is available for you to choosefrom, such as wireless switcher, weather, world time, sound profile, call log,and more.

Tap-and-hold on the panel screen to open the Add to Home screenoptions window.

Tap SPB Widget and then select a widget that you want.

Most SPB Widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes tosuit your needs. Tap the arrow button at the top right of the widgetto view the different styles, and then tap the check mark to chooseone.

You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or offcertain settings of your phone, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more.

Adding Folders

Use folders to group related applications and other shortcuts to keep yourHome screen tidy and organized.

To create a new folder and add items to it, select a panel wherethere’s space to add a new folder.

Tap-and-hold on the panel to open the Add to Home screen optionswindow.

Tap Folder and then tap-and-hold on the new Folder to activateediting mode.

Tap the arrow button at the top right of the folder to view thedifferent styles, and then tap the check mark to choose one.

Drag the application icon or shortcut and drop it on top of thefolder.

By default folders will be automatically renamed according to theircontent. However, you can change its name manually. To do so, tapthe open folder button in editing mode and then tap on the foldertitle bar. Un-mark the automatic naming check box and type in thenew name.

To remove an item from folder, tap the open folder button in editing mode and then drag and drop theitem out of the folder area.


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Rearranging Home Screen Items

You can rearrange your Home screen items to give room for adding more tothe Home screen. You can also remove items that you don’t frequently use.

Tap-and-hold an item that you want to move.

The phone vibrates and you’ll see the editing try at the bottom.Don’t release your finger.

You can drag the item to a new location or editing try.

Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item intoanother Home screen panel.

When the item is where you want it, release your finger.

To remove an item, drag it to the recycle bin. When the item turnsred, release your finger.

3D CAROUSELThe 3D Carousel shows Home screen panels bundled with all the features ina simple and intuitive 3D model. The carousel brings your entire phonefeatures at one glance.

Tap the carousel button in Home screen to open 3D carousel.

Use left or right gesture to move panels.

Tap a panel to select.

If you left the carousel idle for a few seconds, the Magic Animationsof panels and widgets will be activated. An overview of installedwidgets and apps will be played to explore device features.

Once you tap the screen intending to rotate the carousel or select apanel, the Magic Animation is terminated and your tap is processedimmediately.

You can rearrange, add, or remove carousel panels. Tap the panelsbutton in carousel screen to open the 3D panels managementscreen.


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APPS LISTSPB apps list is accessible from the Home screen using the apps list button atthe right corner of Home bar. Home button on top of applications iconindicates that the app is already on the Home screen. Tap this small Homeicon to find the app location on the Home screen. Press MENU button toview the available options.

If you select Uninstall apps options from the MENU, you’ll see a red icon ontop of removable apps. By tapping on it the app will be uninstalled from yourphone permanently.

PANELSSPB Shell 3D comes with rich functioning panels such as Calendar, Weather,Picture of the Day (Flickr), Time, and more. Those panels have 3D MagicAnimation feature that can be displayed when viewed in the 3D carousel.

To view panel settings, tap the settings icon located at the top right cornerof the panel. In Time panel settings you can change the current skin. There isover 60 Time skin to choose from. An Internet connection is required to viewTime skins online catalog.

You can use any of Flickr panel pictures as a wallpaper to quickly change the look and feel of your phone. Tapa picture and select Set as Wallpaper option to immediately apply it to your Home screen.


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TECHNICAL SUPPORTPlease take advantage of SPB Software free technical support:

Choose the appropriate category for your question and submit it to our support team at:http://www.spb.com/support/

Please include the following information to help us isolate the problem:

1. The type of the device that you are using.

2. The software name and version number.

3. Any error messages that accompany the problem.

4. A brief description of how we can recreate the issue.


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