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  • Page 1 For more information on how to use the phone, please go to www.alcatelmobile.com and download the complete user manual. Moreover, on the website, you can also find answers to frequently asked questions, upgrade the software via Mobile Upgrade, and so much more.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note: Table of Contents This is a user manual for Alcatel 3 5053A. Help Refer to the following resources to get more FAQ, software, and service Safety and use ..............6 information. Radio waves ............... 13 Consulting FAQ Go to Licenses ................
  • Page 3 Calculator ............68 10.2 Display ...............94 10.3 Security & location .........95 Getting connected ........... 69 10.4 Advanced Features .........95 Connecting to the internet ......69 10.5 Apps ..............95 Connecting to a Bluetooth device .....72 10.6 Smart Manager ..........95 Connecting to a computer via USB ....73 10.7 Sound..............95 Sharing your...
  • Page 4: Safety And Use

    Safety and use ....... We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. 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: This product meets applicable national Given that studies show that using a phone while...
  • Page 5 • If your phone is a unibody device, where the back • Remember to make backup copies or keep a written cover and battery are not removable, disassembling record of all important information stored on your the phone will void your warranty. Disassembling phone;...
  • Page 6 PRIVACY: • Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household garbage or store it at temperatures above 60°C Please note that you must respect the laws and (140°F). regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with jurisdiction(s) where you will use your phone regarding locally applicable environmental regulations.
  • Page 7 • Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household In the United States you may learn more about CTIA’s rubbish or store it at temperature above 60°C Recycling Program at http:/ /www.gowirelessgogreen. (140°F); org/ CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS Phone and battery as a unibody device must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
  • Page 8: Radio Waves

    Travel charger: input 100-240V,50/60Hz, 500mA The exposure standard for phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, Output: 5V, 2000mA or SAR. The SAR limit set by public authorities such Battery: Lithium 3500Ah as the Federal Communications Commission of the Travel charger: input 100-240V,50/60Hz, 350mA US Government (FCC), or by Innovation, Science and Output: 5V, 2000mA...
  • Page 9 Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while present scientific information does not indicate the operating can be well below the maximum value. This need for any special precautions for use of phones.
  • Page 10 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit Please note by using the device some of your different from that to which the receiver is connected; personal data may be shared with the main device. It is under your own responsibility to protect your • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV own personal data, not to share with it with any technician for help.
  • Page 11: Licenses

    • The technical possibilities available; their respective owners. • The costs for implementing the measures; Alcatel 5053A Bluetooth Declaration ID • The risks involved with the processing of the personal D043602 data, and;...
  • Page 12 You may download the source codes from http:/ / together with other relevant approval markings. sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/files/. The provision The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary of the source code is free of charge from the internet.
  • Page 13: General Information

    This smartphone has been tested and rated for use Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies to this type of interference. Your hearing device that the smartphone uses. However, other wireless manufacturer or hearing health professional may help technologies may be used in this smartphone that you find results for your hearing device.
  • Page 14 • Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings > Regulatory Disclaimer & safety or press *#07# to find more information There may be certain differences between the user about labeling , such as FCC ID. manual description and the phone’s operation, On our website, you will find our FAQ (Frequently depending on the software release of your phone or Asked Questions) section.
  • Page 15: Your Mobile

    Your mobile ......Back camera Flash 1.1 Keys and connectors Finger print Headset Front camera connector Volume Back button up/down • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Power key Notification panel, etc. Home button • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    1.2 Getting started Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. 1.2.1 Setting up • Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Restart/Power off/Airplane mode. Insert the pin into the hole and pull out the tray. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume Insert or remove your SIM card or microSD card.
  • Page 17: Home Screen

    Charging the battery If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network carrier. Be sure to keep your PIN code safe. 1.2.3 Powering off your phone Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off.
  • Page 18 1.3.1 Using the touchscreen • Status/Notification indicators • Touch left and drag down to open the Notification Touch panel. To access an application, touch it with your finger. Google Search bar • Touch to enter text search screen Long press • Touch to enter voice search screen To enter the available options for an item, long press...
  • Page 19 Notification panel Pinch/Spread When there are notifications, touch left and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them more detailed information. apart or together to scale an element on the screen. The phone also supports one finger zooming in Gallery.
  • Page 20 To unlock the phone screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen, slide to draw the unlock pattern you have created or enter your PIN, password or fingerprint, etc. If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can press the Power key to light up the screen, then swipe up to unlock the screen.
  • Page 21 Reposition Touch the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred screen. Long press an item and drag it to the desired position and then release. You can move items both on the Consult recently used applications Home screen and the Favourites tray. Hold the icon on To consult recently used applications, touch the Recent the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to Apps button.
  • Page 22: Text Input

    1.3.6 Volume adjustment Text input ......... Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate 2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard the vibrate mode, press the Volume down key until the phone vibrates, or touch to show this icon Onscreen keyboard settings Using the settings menu Go to Settings >...
  • Page 23: Text Editing

    2.2 Text editing 2.1.1 Gboard You can edit the texts you entered. • Long press or double tap within the texts you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the selected texts. • The following options will show: CUT, COPY, SHARE and SELECT ALL.
  • Page 24: Phone, Call Logs And Contacts

    View the contact’s detailed information. You can Phone, Call logs and also edit, delete, share the contact, or send a message to the contact. Contacts ........Show the dial pad 3.1 Phone ..........Call the previewed number. 3.1.1 Making a call To make a call, touch in the Favourites tray.
  • Page 25 3.1.2 Answering or rejecting a call If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching To hang up a call, touch International call To dial an international call, long press to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and touch Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial the emergency...
  • Page 26 3.1.3 Calling your voicemail Touch once to activate the speaker during the current call. Touch this icon again to deactivate the Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid speaker. missing calls. It works like an answering machine that Touch once to mute the current call.
  • Page 27: Call Logs

    Conference calls You can set up a conference call as follows. • Place a call to the first participant of the conference call. • Touch to add another call. • Enter the phone number of the person you want to add to conference and touch .
  • Page 28 3.3.1 Consult your Contacts 3.3.2 Adding a contact To see your contacts, touch from the app list. Touch in the contact list to create a new contact. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another.
  • Page 29 Add to/Remove from favorites 3.3.4 Use Quick contact for Android To add a contact to favorites, you can touch a contact Touch a contact to open Quick contact panel for to view details then touch to add the contact to Android.
  • Page 30 3.3.5 Importing, exporting and sharing contacts 3.3.7 Merging/Separating contacts This phone enables you to import or export contacts To avoid duplication, you can add any new contact between your phone, SIM card and phone storage. information to existing contacts in a single action. From the Contacts screen, touch to open the options Touch the contact which you want to add information...
  • Page 31: Messages

    3.3.8 Synchronising contacts in multiple Messages ......accounts Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the applications 4.1 Write a new message installed on your phone. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with To add an account, touch from the contacts list and this phone.
  • Page 32: Manage Messages

    4.2 Manage messages Sending a text message To add recipients, enter the name or phone number of When receiving a message, will appear on the the recipient in the To bar. Touch the Text message bar Status bar as a notification. Drag down the Status bar to enter the text of the message.
  • Page 33: Calendar, Clock, And Calculator

    • When finished, touch SAVE from the top of the Calendar, Clock, and screen. Calculator ......... To quickly create an event from the Week view screens, touch an empty spot to select a target area which will then turn into , then touch the icon to create the new event.
  • Page 34: Clock

    5.2.3 Timer 5.2 Clock ..........From the Clock screen, touch to enter the Timer Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. screen. To view the current time, touch from the Home • Enter the time. The time should be typed in second, screen, then touch Clock.
  • Page 35: Calculator

    5.2.4 Stopwatch 5.3 Calculator ......... From the Clock screen, touch to enter the Stopwatch There are two panels available: Basic panel and screen. Advanced panel. • Touch to start the Stopwatch. Touch to switch between panels, select one of the • Touch Lap to show a list of records according to the following two ways: updated time.
  • Page 36: Getting Connected

    and then Save. • When finished, touch Getting connected ....To enable data roaming • Touch Settings > Network & connection > Cellular To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use network > Data roaming. GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is • When data roaming is disabled, you can still perform most convenient.
  • Page 37: Connecting To A Bluetooth Device

    • Touch Settings > Network & connection > Bluetooth. • Touch FORGET in the dialog that opens. • Touch + Pair new device. You are recommended to use alcatel Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with your phone. You can go to www.alcatelmobile.com for more...
  • Page 38: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    6.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data • Touch a Bluetooth device you want to pair your phone with in the list. connection • In the dialog that pops up, touch PAIR to confirm. You can share your phone's mobile data connection • If the pairing is successful, your phone will be with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering) connected to the device.
  • Page 39: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    6.5 Connecting to virtual private • The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the VPN you want to connect with. networks • In the dialog that opens, enter any requested Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect credentials and touch CONNECT. to the resources inside a secured local network from To disconnect from a VPN: outside that network.
  • Page 40: Multimedia Applications

    Flash mode Multimedia applications ..Touch to turn on/off the camera flash. Switch between front/back camera 7.1 Camera ..........Picture size Your mobile phone is fitted with a camera for taking Pinch/spread two fingers together/apart to zoom photos and videos. out/in Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your...
  • Page 41 To take a video 7.1.1 Modes and settings Slide left or right to switch between modes. Touch the right part of this icon to change the camera mode to video, then touch the left part of this • Auto icon to start video recording.
  • Page 42: Gallery

    • Save location information Turn on to tag photos and videos with your location. This option is available when the GPS location service is enabled. 7.2 Gallery ..........Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for your choice.
  • Page 43 Batch operation The Gallery provides a multi-select function, so that you can work with pictures/videos in batches. On Moments screen , touch and touch Select items to activate batch operation mode (you can also long press one album/picture), then touch videos/pictures you want to work with.
  • Page 44: Others

    Others ........8.1 Radio ..........Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with visual information related to the radio program displayed if you turn to stations that offer Visual Radio service.
  • Page 45: Support Center

    To listen to the radio you must insert headphones. 8.2 Support Center ........ Headphones act as radio antenna. Support Center helps you to learn more about Hot Available options: FAQs, operation instructions, troubleshooting, etc. You • Save channels can also feedback your comments to us through it. Touch to add the current station to favorites.
  • Page 46: Google Applications

    9.3 Maps Google applications ... Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve and route planning for traveling by foot, car, or public work efficiency and help you enjoy life. transportation.
  • Page 47: Play Music

    9.6 Play Music Settings ......A music streaming service and online music locker operated by Google. To go to Settings, touch Settings from the app list. You can download and listen to a large number of songs for a monthly fee. In addition to offering music 10.1 Network &...
  • Page 48: Display

    10.1.3 Cellular network 10.1.6 For more information on VPN, refer to "6.5 Connecting You can set Cellular data, Data roaming, Preferred to virtual private networks". network type, Access Point Names, and Network carriers in this menu. 10.1.7 Airplane mode 10.1.4 Data usage Turn on Airplane mode to simultaneously disable...
  • Page 49: Security & Location

    10.3 Security & location 10.8 Accounts Touch to set Device security such as Screen lock, Touch to add, remove, and manage your email and Fingerprint sensor, Face key, Apps lock, Lock screen other supported accounts. You can also use these preferences, Smart Lock, and Privacy, Security status.
  • Page 50 10.11.2 Update APPS 10.11.6 Developer options If you want to update the apps, touch to check for To enable this function, go to Settings > System > updates. About phone, then touch Build number 7 times. Now Developer options is available. The developer options 10.11.3 Languages &...
  • Page 51: Making The Most Of Your Phone

    Wi-Fi before searching for updates. • A ccessories depend on countries. Settings for auto-check frequency are also available • O nly use the alcatel batteries, chargers, and once you restart the phone. If you have chosen auto- accessories included along with your device.
  • Page 52: Warranty

    If the defect is confirmed, your phone or part thereof Warranty ......will be either replaced or repaired, as appropriate. Repaired phone and accessories are entitled to a one (1) month warranty for the same defect. Repair or Your phone is warranted against any defect or replacement may be carried out using reconditioned malfunctioning which may occur in conditions of normal components offering equivalent functionality.
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Your phone will not be repaired in cases where labels Troubleshooting ....or serial numbers (IMEI) have been removed or altered. There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or Before contacting the service center, here are some the mandatory warranty provided by your country or instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: jurisdiction.
  • Page 54 • When the phone falls into a loop during power on animation and the user interface can't be accessed, • Make sure that you are using the Alcatel charger that press and hold the Power key to reset. This eliminates comes with the phone.
  • Page 55 My phone can't connect to the internet • Make sure that your phone is not in airplane mode. My phone can't receive incoming calls • Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available. • Make sure that your phone is switched on and • Check your phone's internet connection settings.
  • Page 56 • The server center may be swamped. Try again later. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require an Alcatel SIM card PIN locked accessory. • Contact your network carrier to obtain the PUK When I select a number from my contacts, the number (Personal Unblocking Key) code.
  • Page 57 The phone can't be detected by others via Bluetooth After a factory data reset is performed, I can't use my phone without entering Google account credentials • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users. • After a reset is performed, you must enter the original Google account credentials that were used • Make sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth’s...
  • Page 58: Specifications

    LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/28/66 (2100/1900/ Specifications ...... 1800/1700/850/2600/900/700/700/700/700/1700) (Band frequency and data speed are carrier dependent.) Processor : GPS : SDM439 Platform : Connectivity : Android P • Bluetooth BT4.2 Memory : • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) 32GB+3GB • 3.5 mm audio jack Dimensions (LxWxT) : • micro-USB 151.1x69.7x7.99mm...
  • Page 59 Battery Capacity: 3500 mAh Expansion Slot : microSD™ memory card (Availability of microSD card depends on market) Special Features : • GPS • G-sensor Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification standards, the use of English - CJA2DS4ALAAA non-original batteries may be dangerous.

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