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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Your device ............1 Keys and connectors ............1 Getting started ..............3 Homescreen ..............6 Text input ............12 Using onscreen keyboard ..........12 Android keyboard ............12 Text editing ..............12 Contacts ............13 Email, Hangouts ..........18 Email ................
  • Page 3 Music ................43 Others ............45 Radio ................45 Calculator ................ 45 File Manager ..............46 Voice Search ..............46 Docs ................. 46 Sheets ................47 Slides ................47 Keep ................. 47 Other applications ............47 10 Settings ............48 10.1 Wireless &...

  • Page 4: Your Device

    Your device ........ Keys and connectors ......Headset jack Homescreen Back App switching Home Charger/USB port...
  • Page 5 Camera Power/Lock Micro SD Volume App switching • Touch to open a card view of applications you've worked with recently. Home • While on any application or screen, touch to return to the Homescreen. Back • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Power/Lock • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen • Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more options, such as Power off, Restart, Airplane mode and Slient mode. Volume up/down • In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjust the media volume. • Screenshot: Press and hold Power and Volume down keys simultaneously.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery To charge your tablet, connect the charger to your tablet and power outlet. • When using your tablet for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 5 hours). You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ) before first use.
  • Page 8 • Insert SIM card or touch Skip to get to the next step. • Select a Wi-Fi network to connect, or touch Skip to get to the next step. • Set Date and Time. Then touch Next. • Add your name to personalise some apps later, then touch Next. • Touch More >...

  • Page 9: Homescreen

    Homescreen ........You can bring all your favorite icons (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) to your homescreen for quick access. Touch the Home key to switch to Homescreen. Status bar • Status/Notification indicators. Favorite tray applications • Touch to enter the application. • Touch and hold to remove applications.
  • Page 10 Touch and Hold Touch and hold the homescreen to access Wallpapers/Widgets screen. Drag Place and hold your finger on any item to drag it to another location. Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web pages…...

  • Page 11: Notification Panel

    Touch and drag the status bar down to open Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. Notification panel Touch and drag the status bar down to open the Notification panel to read the detailed information. Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain) Quick setting panel...

  • Page 12: Search Bar

    1.3.3 Search bar The tablet provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, the tablet or the web.   Search by text  • Touch Search bar from the Homescreen. • Enter the text/phrase you want to search for. • Touch on the keyboard if you want to search on the web.
  • Page 13 To create a screen unlock pattern • Touch on the homescreen, then touch to enter Settings, touch Security > Screen lock > Pattern. • Draw your own pattern. Draw your unlock pattern Touch to confirm by drawing pattern again To create a screen unlock PIN/Password • Touch Settings >...

  • Page 14: Volume Adjustment

    1.3.5 Personalize your Homescreen You may touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate Move mode, and drag the item to any homescreen as you prefer. Reposition Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate Move mode, drag the item to the desired position and then release.

  • Page 15: Text Input

    Text input ........Using onscreen keyboard ....Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch the Application tab from the Homescreen, select Settings>Language&input, choose a keyboard under Keyboard & input methods. Android keyboard ....... Touch to switch between "abc/Abc" mode; Touch & hold to switch between "abc/ABC"...

  • Page 16: Contacts

    Contacts ....... Contacts app enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your tablet and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications. 3.3.1 Consult your contacts Touch to search in Contacts. Touch to add a new contact.

  • Page 17: Managing Contact Groups

    • Accounts Manage the synchronization settings for different accounts. • Settings Set contacts' display mode. 3.3.2 Managing contact groups The contact group helps you to improve the organization of your contacts. You can add, remove and view groups in the Groups screen.
  • Page 18 Touch to save. Touch to select a picture for the contact. Touch to unfold the other predefined labels of this category. If you want to add more information, touch Add another field to add a new category. When finished, touch to save.
  • Page 19 Delete a contact To delete a contact, touch the Menu key and select Delete, then choose the contact to be deleted from contact list and touch Done. The contact you have deleted will also be removed from other applications on the tablet or web the next time you synchronize your tablet.
  • Page 20 To add an account, touch on the homescreen, then touch enter Settings, touch Accounts > Add account. You are required to select the kind of account you are adding, like Google, Email, etc. As with other account set-ups, you need to enter detailed information, like username, password, etc.

  • Page 21: Email, Hangouts

    Email, Hangouts ......Email .......... The first time you set up your tablet, you can select to use an existing email or to create a new Email account. You can set up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your tablet. To access this function, touch from homescreen.

  • Page 22: Hangouts

    Hangouts ........Google’s instant messaging service, Hangouts, lets you communicate with your friends whenever they are connected to this service. To access this feature and sign in, touch Application tab from the Homescreen, then touch Hangouts. All friends added by using Hangouts from the web or tablet will be displayed in your friends list.
  • Page 23 4.2.3 Settings A series of settings are available for your selection by touching the Menu key selecting Settings from Friends list screen, and choose an account. • Profile photo Touch to add your Google+ profile photo. • Share your Touch to set your status to be visible to status people you use hangouts with.

  • Page 24: Calendar

    Calendar ....... Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. Multimode view You can display the Calendar in weekly, monthly, or agenda view. • Touch the Day/Month/Week/Agenda label on the top left to change your Calendar view. Day view Agenda view Week view Month view...
  • Page 25 • Invite guests to the event. Enter the email addresses of the guests you want to invite with commas to separate. The guests will receive an invitation from Calendar and Email. • When finished, touch DONE from the top of the screen. To quickly create an event from Week view screen, touch and hold an empty spot or an event to open a pop-up menu, then touch New event to enter the event details screen of the time you...

  • Page 26: Getting Connected

    Getting connected ....To connect to the internet with this tablet, you can use 3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. Connecting to the Internet ....6.1.1 3G/4G/LTE To create a new access point A new 3G/4G/LTE network connection can be added to your tablet with the following steps: to access Settings.
  • Page 27 (you may contact your network operator for details). When finished, touch Connect. To activate notification when a new network is detected When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the tablet detects an available wireless network within range.

  • Page 28: Browser

    Browser ........Using Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. To access this function, touch Browser icon on the homescreen. To go to a web page On Browser screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address of the web page, then touch to confirm.
  • Page 29 section you want to view. To return to normal zoom level, double- tap again. To find text on a web page • Touch the Menu key from web page screen, then select Find on page. • Enter the text or phrase you want to find. • The first word with matching characters will be highlighted on the screen, and subsequent matches will be boxed.
  • Page 30 • Refresh To refresh the current page. • Share page To share the current page with your friends via various ways, like Messaging, Email, Bluetooth, etc. • Find on page To input contents you want to find on the current page. • Request To enable/disable computer version websites.

  • Page 31: Manage Bookmarks

    To view items you have downloaded, touch the application Downloads. Manage bookmarks To bookmark a web page • Open the web page you want to bookmark. • Touch and enter the name and the location if needed and touch OK to confirm. To open a bookmark • Touch the icon to enter the Bookmarks screen.
  • Page 32 6.2.3 Settings A series of settings are available for your adjustment. To access Browser settings, touch from Browser screen, and select Settings. General Set home page Touch to set homepage. Form auto-fill Mark the checkbox to fill out web forms with a single touch.
  • Page 33 Remember Mark the checkbox to save usernames and passwords passwords for websites. Clear passwords Touch to clear all saved passwords. Accessibility Text scaling Slide to change the size of the text display. Advanced Set search Touch to select a search engine. engine Open in Mark the checkbox to open new windows...

  • Page 34: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    Bandwidth management Search result Touch to enable/disable browser to preload preloading search results in the background. Web page Touch to enable/disable browser to preload preloading the linked web pages in the background. Load images Mark the checkbox to display images on web pages.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Computer

    on and pair your tablet with the Bluetooth device with which you want to exchange data. • Turn on Bluetooth. • Touch Available devices. • Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with in the list. • A dialog will popup, touch Pair to confirm. • If the pairing is successful, your tablet connects to the device.

  • Page 36: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    photos, music and others), rename files, install applications into your tablet, etc. To format a microSD card • Touch on the homescreen, then touch to access Settings. • Touch Storage. • Touch Erase SD card. On the screen a popup warns you that formatting the microSD card will erase its contents, touch Erase SD card.
  • Page 37 To add a VPN • Touch on the homescreen, then touch to access Settings. • Touch More > VPN and then touch • In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings. • Touch Save. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. Before adding a VPN, you should set a lock screen pattern, PIN code or password for your tablet.
  • Page 38 • After finished, touch Save. To delete: • Touch and hold the VPN you want to delete, in the dialog that opens, touch Delete profile.

  • Page 39: Play Store

    Play Store ......Play Store is an online software store, where you can download and install applications and games to your Android powered tablet. To open Play Store: • Touch Play Store from homescreen. • For the first time you access Play Store, a screen with terms of service pops up for your attention, touch Accept to continue.

  • Page 40: Download And Install

    Touch a category on Play Store screen to browse its contents. You can also select a subcategory if there is any. Within each category you can select to view items sorted by Top free, Top new free, Trending, etc Touch touch Back key to return to the previous screen. Download and install ......
  • Page 41 them are to be paid for before downloading and installing. • Touch the application you want to buy. • Touch the price on the up-right of the screen to preview the functions and data the application can access on your tablet if you install it.

  • Page 42: Manage Your Downloads

    Manage your downloads ..... After you downloaded and installed an application, the following further operations are available for your selection. View On Google Play Store screen, touch and select My apps. Uninstall and select My apps. Touch On Google Play Store screen, touch the application you want to uninstall to enter the details screen, touch Uninstall, and finally touch OK to confirm.
  • Page 43 Rate and review Open the details screen for an application, touch the stars under RATE & REVIEW to award and input comments, touch OK to confirm. Flag You can report an inappropriate application to Google Play Store by flagging it. Open the details screen for the application, scroll to the bottom and touch Flag as inappropriate, enter the reason and finally touch Submit.

  • Page 44: Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia applications ... Camera ........Your tablet is fitted with a Camera for taking photos and shooting videos. Before using the Camera, please be sure to open the protective lens cover before use to avoid affecting your picture quality. Touch to choose Camera or Video mode.

  • Page 45: Gallery

    a number of settings in framing mode. • Resolution & Touch to set camera’s resolution & quality. quality • save location Touch to turn on/off save location mode. • Advanced Touch to set advanced settings. Gallery.......... Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and playback videos.

  • Page 46: Music

    Working with pictures You can work with pictures by editing them, sharing them with friends, etc.     Touch to share the picture.  Touch to edit the picture.  Touch to show more settings. Batch operation Gallery provides a multi-select function, so that you can work with pictures/videos in batches.
  • Page 47 computer to internal storage or microSD card using a USB cable. To access this function, touch Music icon from the Homescreen. You will find four categories in which all songs are classified: All, Favorite, Folder, Artists, Album, etc. You can shake the tablet to switch to the next song when your tablet is unlocked by going to Settings >...

  • Page 48: Others

    Others ........Radio ..........Your tablet is equipped with a radio . You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with parallel visual information related to the radio program on the display if you turn to stations that offer Visual Radio service.

  • Page 49: File Manager

    Enter a number and the arithmetic operation to be performed, enter the second number, then touch “=” to display the result. Touch DEL to delete digits one by one; touch and hold DEL to delete all at one time. Touch CLR to clear the results. File Manager .........

  • Page 50: Sheets

    touch Docs allows you to open, edit, and save Word files. Sheets ..........To access this function, touch from Homescreen and then touch Docs allows you to open, edit, and save Excel files. Slides ..........To access this function, touch from Homescreen and then touch Docs allows you to open, edit, and save PowerPoint files.

  • Page 51: Settings

    Settings ....... To access this function, touch from homescreen and then touch the Settings icon. 10.1 Wireless & networks 10.1.1 Wi-Fi Using Wi-Fi you can now to surf the Internet without using your SIM card whenever you are in range of a wireless network. The only thing you have to do is to enter the Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point to connect your tablet to the wireless network.

  • Page 52: Vpn Settings

    simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. 10.1.5 VPN settings A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired networks.

  • Page 53: Device

    Device ......... 11.1.1 Sound & notification Use the Sound & notification settings to configure volume and ringtones for different events and environments. Sound Sound settings can make user adjust Media volume, Alarm volume, and Notification volume, etc. • Interruption Touch to set interruption’s mode. • Default Touch to chose a ringtone for default notification...

  • Page 54: Personal

    tablet and on your microSD card; to manage your microSD card. If a warning message comes up saying that tablet memory is limited, you are required to free up space by deleting some unwanted applications, downloaded files, etc. 11.1.4 Battery In battery management screen you can view the battery usage data since you last connected the tablet to a power source.

  • Page 55: Owner Info

    11.1.2 Security Set up screen lock • None Touch to disable screen unlock security. • Swipe Touch to enable swipe unlock mode. • Pattern Touch to draw pattern to unlock screen. • PIN Touch to enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen. • Password Touch to enter a password to unlock screen.

  • Page 56: Trusted Credentials

    Storage type Touch to choose a storage type. Trusted credentials Touch to display trusted CA certificates. Install from SD card Touch to install encrypted certificates from the microSD card or tablet storage. Clear credentials Touch to remove all credentials. 11.1.3 Accounts Use the settings to add, remove, and manage your Email and other supported accounts.
  • Page 57 Current Keyboard Touch to select an input method. Android keyboard The Android keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard that is included with your tablet. The correction and capitalization features affect only the English version of the keyboard. Available options are as follows: • Languages Touch to set input language.

  • Page 58: Automatic Restore

    11.1.5 Backup & reset Back up my data Mark the checkbox to back up your tablet’s settings and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google Account. If you replace your tablet, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new tablet for the first time you sign in with your Google Account.

  • Page 59: System

    Volume up key and the power key at same time until the screen lights up. 11.2 System ..........11.2.1 Date & time Use Date & Time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are displayed. Automatic date & time Touch to select Use network/GPS provided time or Off.

  • Page 60: Large Text

    11.2.2 Accessibility You use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug- ins you have installed on your tablet. Talkback Touch to turn on/of to activate/deactivate talkback funtion. Captions Touch to set the caption type. Large text Mark the checkbox to zoom in text. Auto-rotate screen Mark the checkbox to turn on the auto-rotate screen function.

  • Page 61: Desktop Backup Password

    The Developer options screen contains settings that are useful for developing Android applications. For full information, including documentation of the Android applications and development tools, see the Android developer web site (http://developer.android.com). Take bug report Touch to select to collect information about your current device state and send as an email message.
  • Page 62 Pointer location Mark the checkbox to show current touch data. Show surface updates Mark the checkbox to show screen updates. Show layout bounds Mark the checkbox to show clip bounds, margins, etc. Window animation scale Touch to adjust the animation scale for your window. Transition animation scale Touch to adjust the animation scale while performing transition.
  • Page 63 Strict mode enabled Mark the checkbox to enable strict mode. After enabled, the screen will flash when applications do long operations on the main thread. Show CPU usage Mark the checkbox to show current CPU usage. Profile GPU rendering Mark the checkbox to use 2D hardware acceleration in applications. Enable OpenGL traces Touch to adjust OpenGL traces.

  • Page 64: Legal Information

    Status This contains the status of the Battery status, Battery level, My tablet number, Network, Signal strength, etc. Legal information Touch to view legal information.

  • Page 65: Software Update

    Software update To access System Updates, please open Settings > About > System updates. Touch to Check for updates, and the tablet will search for the latest software. If you want to update the system, please touch the button Download, after downloading, please touch Install to complete the upgrade.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ......Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below: • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your tablet as this may affect its performance.
  • Page 67 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen. • Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions (0°C to +40°C). • When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible. My tablet cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed • Try connecting in another location.
  • Page 68 • Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key). I am unable to connect my tablet to my computer • Install ALCATEL ONETOUCH Center. • Check that your USB driver is installed properly. • Open the Notification panel to check if the Android Manager Agent has been activated.
  • Page 69 • Deactivate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use. The tablet will become warm following prolonged game playing, internet surfing or running other complex applications. • This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending above actions will make your tablet return to normal temperatures.

  • Page 70: Safety Information

    Safety information ....We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your device. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. • TRAFFIC SAFETY Given that studies show that using a device while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, drivers are requested to refrain from using their device when the vehicle is not parked.
  • Page 71 petrol station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere. When the device is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump, etc. Do not let children use the device and/or play with the device and accessories without supervision.
  • Page 72 Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored in your device. Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout.
  • Page 73 in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your device regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your device. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be strictly forbidden to take photographs and/or to record the voices of other people or any of their personal attributes, and duplicate or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of privacy.
  • Page 74 available, (ii) the costs for implementing the measures, (iii) the risks involved with the processing of the personal data, and (iv) the sensitivity of the personal data processed. You can access, review and edit your personal information at any time by logging into your user account, visiting your user profile or by contacting us directly.
  • Page 75 Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Avoid dropping the tablet or battery. If the tablet or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
  • Page 76 EC. Due to different applicable electrical specifications, a charger you purchased in one jurisdiction may not work in another jurisdiction. They should be used for this purpose only. The charger shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
  • Page 77 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR): This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
  • Page 78 www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on: ID:2ACCJB023 For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage near the body is: Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded: 9021A (Body-worn) 1.44 W/kg SAR compliance for body operation is based on a separation distance of cm between the device and the human body.
  • Page 79 • IC Notice This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 80 • LICENCES microSD Logo is a trademark. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such m arks by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 81: General Information

    General information ....• Internet address: http://www.alcatelonetouch.ca Hot Line Number: (855) 844-6058. On our website, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. You can also contact us by e-mail to ask any questions you may have. An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and other languages according to availability on our server: http:// www.alcatelonetouch.us.
  • Page 82 Ltd. has complied with all quality obligations incumbent upon it as a manufacturer of mobile devices and devices in complying with Intellectual Property rights. TCL Communication Ltd. will at no stage be responsible for the inability or failure of the Third Party Materials to operate on this device or in interaction with any other devices of the purchaser.

  • Page 83: Warranty

    Warranty ........TCL Communication Ltd. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device that should this product or part thereof during normal consumer usage and condition be proven to be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the rst twenty four (24) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt from an authorized sales agent.
  • Page 84 of les, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation; • Removal or altering of the wireless device’s event labels or serial numbers (IMEI); • Damage from exposure to water or other liquids, moisture, humidity, excessive temperatures or extreme environmental conditions, sand, excess dust and any condition outside the operating guidelines; • Rooted devices; • Damage as result of physical abuse regardless of cause. There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your jurisdiction.

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