Alcatel 8050E Quick Start Manual
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ONETOUCH 8050G/8050E. We hope you will
enjoy your high-quality mobile communication
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For more information about how to use your
phone, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.com
to download the complete user manual. From
the website, you can consult the FAQ, perform
software upgrades, etc.
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  • Page 1 8050G 8050E Quick Start Guide Thank buying the ALCATEL ONETOUCH 8050G/8050E. We hope you will enjoy your high-quality mobile communication experience. For more information about how to use your phone, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.com to download the complete user manual. From the website, you can consult the FAQ, perform software upgrades, etc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Your device ..............4 1.1 Appearance ................4 1.2 Getting started ..............6 1.3 Home screen ................9 2 Text input ..............12 2.1 Using Onscreen Keyboard ..........12 2.2 Text editing ................13 3 Phone call ..............14 3.1 Placing a call ................14 3.2 Answering or rejecting a call ..........16 3.3 Consulting your call history ..........16 4 Contacts ..............
  • Page 3 This device meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/ kg. SAR values can be found on page 23 of this user guide. When carrying the device or www.sar-tick.com using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm...
  • Page 4: Your Device

    Your device Appearance...
  • Page 5 Light/Proximity sensor Front flash Receiver Front camera SIM 1 SIM 2 Back key Home key Recents key microSD card Volume Up/Down Power key Rear camera Rear flash Speaker 8050E has SIM 1 and SIM 2. 8050G has only SIM 1.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    If it is hard to pull the tray with the SIM card out of its slot, go to the TCL after-sales service sites to get it out. Do not forcefully pull it out. 8050E only.
  • Page 7 Inserting the microSD card Hold the phone securely with the front facing down. Then press the spot on the microSD slot for it to open. Gently move the cover to fully expose the slot. Insert the microSD with its chip facing up and close the cover with your thumb.
  • Page 8 Connect battery charger to your phone and plug into the socket. If the battery is very low, there will be no indication that power is being received until the charge is sufficient to show the charging status bar. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, once the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug;...
  • Page 9: Home Screen

    Home screen You can move all of the items (apps, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home key to switch to the Home screen. Status bar • Status/Notification indicators •...
  • Page 10 1.3.1 Status bar Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick settings panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. Notification panel When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel and read the detailed information.
  • Page 11 1.3.2 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 1.3.3 Personalize your Home screen You can long press a folder, an app, or a widget to activate the Move mode and drag the item to any Home screen you prefer.
  • Page 12: Text Input

    Text input Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch Settings > Language & input and touch the keyboard you want to set A series of settings will become available for your selection. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation.
  • Page 13: Text Editing

    2.1.2 SwiftKey keyboard Slide through letters to input Touch to delete inputs Touch to insert a space or a prediction Long press for voice input as preferred Touch to enter numbers and symbols, etc. Text editing You can edit the text you have entered. • Long press or double touch within the text you would like to edit.
  • Page 14: Phone Call

    SIM card to make the call. Touch to Touch to call view contact this contact. details. Slide to access RECENTS and CONTACTS. Touch to display the dial pad. 8050E supports two SIM cards. 8050G supports only one SIM card.
  • Page 15 3.1.2 Dial pad Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch place the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching and then touching Create new contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching Touch to hang up a call.
  • Page 16: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call: • Slide the icon to the right to answer; • Slide the icon to the left to reject; • Slide the icon upwards to reject the call by sending a preset message. To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume Up/Down key or turn the phone over (Settings >...
  • Page 17: Contacts

    Contacts You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other apps on the web or on your phone. Adding a contact Touch on the Home screen, then touch the icon in the contacts list to create a new contact.
  • Page 18: Write Message

    Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon write text/multimedia messages. Touch to create a new message. • Touch to view the whole message thread. • Long press to activate Delete mode. Sending a text message Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient or touch to select a contact and touch the Type text message field to enter text.
  • Page 19: Email

    Email In addition to your Gmail account, you can also set up external POP3 , IMAP, and EXCHANGE email accounts on your device. On the Home screen, touch > Email to access this function. An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set up an email account.
  • Page 20: Getting Connected

    Getting connected To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. Connecting to the Internet 7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your network service: GPRS, EDGE, 3G.
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a computer After connecting your phone to a computer by USB, you can transfer files between your phone and the computer. Files copied to your phone are not available until the USB data cable is disconnected from the PC completely.
  • Page 22: Settings

    Settings Device 8.1.1 Gestures Touch Settings > Gestures to activate gestures as preferred. One-handed mode To use this mode, go to Settings > Gestures > One-handed mode and mark the checkbox. Touch the Back or Recents key for 3 seconds to shrink the screen to a smaller size.
  • Page 23 8.1.2 Display Touch Settings > Display to view the following: • Wallpaper Set your wallpaper. • Brightness Adjust your screen to a comfortable level brightness. • Adaptive Optimize brightness level for available light. brightness • Sleep Set a time before the Screensaver begins. • Daydream Select an animation effect to display while in standby status.
  • Page 24: Personal

    8.1.8 Apps Touch Setting > Apps to check the App status. Personal 8.2.1 Location You can use GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular network to determine your location. 8.2.2 Security Touch to set security settings. 8.2.3 Accounts Touch to add an email or social network account and manage account settings, such as sync frequency and notifications.
  • Page 25: System

    System 8.3.1 Date & time Touch Settings > Date & time to set date, time, and format. Note: When the Automatic option is deactivated, you can manually set the date and time. 8.3.2 Scheduled power on & off Set your phone to power it on/off in a scheduled manner. 8.3.3 Accessibility Get access to auxiliary functions of your device.
  • Page 26: Safety And Use

    Safety and use We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your mobile 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. •...
  • Page 27 Switch the mobile phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, gas station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere. When the mobile phone 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.
  • Page 28 Your mobile phone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored in your mobile phone. Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video games.
  • Page 29 • PRIVACY: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile phone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your mobile phone. 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 reproduce or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an...
  • Page 30 In non European Union jurisdictions: Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary bins if your jurisdiction or your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection points for them to be recycled. In the United States you may learn more about CTIA’s Recycling Program at http://www.gowirelessgogreen.org/ CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED...
  • Page 31 Before a mobile phone model is available for sale to the public, compliance with national regulations and standards must be shown. The highest SAR value for 8050E mobile phone when tested is 0.94 W/Kg for use at the ear and 1.26 W/Kg...
  • Page 32 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 33 Communication Ltd. and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ALCATEL ONETOUCH 8050G/8050E Bluetooth Declaration ID D027868 SwiftKey is a registered trademark of TouchType Ltd. The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Page 34 TCL Communication. You may download the source codes from http://sourceforge.net/ projects/alcatel/files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge from the internet. Hearing Aid Compatibility Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device...
  • Page 35 General information Website: www.alcatelonetouch.us • • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa / www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchcanada Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch • Hot Line Number: In the United States, call 855-368-0829 • for technical support. In Canada, call 855-844-6058 for technical support. • Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings\Regulatory & Safety or press *#07#, you can find more information about labeling On our Website you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    Warranty Your device is warranted against any defect or malfunctioning which may occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve (12) months (1) from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice. Batteries (2) and accessories sold with your device are also warranted against any defect which may occur during the first six (6) months (1) from the date of purchase as shown on your original invoice.
  • Page 37 This warranty shall not apply to defects to your device and/or accessory due to (without any limitation): 1) Non-compliance with the instructions for use or installation, or with technical and safety standards applicable in the geographical area where your device is used; 2) Connection to any equipment not supplied or not recommended by TCL Communication Ltd.;...
  • Page 38: 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 phone as this may affect its performance.
  • Page 39 My phone cannot charge properly • Make sure you are using the ALCATEL ONETOUCH charger included in the box. • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power is empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen.
  • Page 40 • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONETOUCH accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number cannot be dialed •...
  • Page 41 My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail • Contact your network operator to check service availability. I cannot access my voicemail • Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered in "Voicemail number". • Try later if the network is busy. I am unable to send and receive MMS •...
  • Page 42 How to make your battery last longer • Make sure you follow the complete charge time (minimum 3 hours). • After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication.
  • Page 43 ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCL Communication Ltd. © Copyright 2015 TCL Communication Ltd. All rights reserved TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice.

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