Alcatel 1066G, 1066D - Mobile Phone Quick Start Guide

Introduction

For more information about how to use your phone, please visit www.alcatel-mobile.com to download the complete user manual. On our Website, you will also find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section.

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When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the product may be transmitting even if you are not making a phone call.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.

Your mobile

Keys

	Navigation key Confirm an option (press the middle of the key)
	Send call Access to call log (idle screen)
	Power on/off the handset (long press) End call Return to idle Left soft key Right soft key
	Dial the voice mail number (long press)
	From Idle screen Press: enter zero Long press: input +, "+" are used for dialing an international call. In Edit mode: Press: access the Symbols table 0 (add numbers)
	From Idle screen Press: input * Long press: lock keypad In Edit mode: Press: change input methods
	From Idle screen Press: input # Long press: activate/deactivate the silent In Edit mode: Press: input space
	From Idle screen: Press: dial '5' Long press: turn the Torch on/off

Status bar icons

In 1066G:

	Battery charge level.
	Level of network reception.
	Silence mode: your phone neither rings, beeps nor vibrates.
	Airplane mode.
	Headset connected.
	Alarm clock programed.
	Missed calls.
	GPRS connection status.
	Roaming.
	Unread SMS.
	Message full.
	Call divert.
	Music activated.

The icons and illustrations in this guide are provided for information purposes only.

In 1066D:

	Level of network reception.
	Call divert.
	GPRS connection status.
	Roaming.

Getting started

Set up

Removing and installing the back cover

Removing and installing the battery

Inserting and removing TF card

Inserting and removing the SIM card
1066G

1066D

Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press it and slide it out.

For dual SIM models (1)and single SIM model (2),which only support mini SIM card. Do not attempt to insert other SIM types like micro and nano cards, otherwise this may cause damage to your phone. Do not attempt to insert other SIM types like micro and nano cards, otherwise this may cause damage to your phone.

⁽¹⁾ 1066D only.
⁽²⁾ 1066G

The charge is complete when the animation stops.

Power on your phone

Hold down the key until the phone powers on.

Power off your phone

Hold down the key from the idle screen.

Calls

Making a call

Dial the desired number, press the key to place the call. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by pressing the key. To hang up the call, press the key.

Making an emergency call
If your phone is covered by the network, dial emergency number and press the key to make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code or unlocking the keypad.

Calling your Voice mail

To access your voicemail, hold down the key.

Receiving a call

When you receive an incoming call, press the key to talk and then hang up using the key.

Available functions during the call

During a call, you can access your directory, calendar, short messages, etc. without hanging up the phone.

⁽¹⁾ Contact your network carrier to check service availability.

FM radio

Your phone is equipped with a radio. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels. In FM radio interface, press to play/pause the playing process of the current channel, press and to tune volume. You can listen to it while running other applications.
To use this feature you must plug in your headset, headset works as antenna when connected to your phone.

Call logs

You can access your call memory by pressing from the idle screen.

Music

Use this function to play audio files. Press to play/pause the audio player, short press or to last or next audio, in audio player interface, press and to tune volume.

Tools

Alarm

Your mobile phone has a built-in alarm clock with snooze feature.

Calculator

Press the up, down, left, right and center key to select +, - ×, ÷ and = respectively.
Press to delete the figure.

Calendar

Once you enter this menu, there is a monthly-view calendar for you to view the date; you can go to any day you want.
You can create a note in text format by accessing "Add new event" from the Options.

Convert

Convert support weight conversion and length conversion.

Fake call

You can create fake call through this function. It helps you to politely escape from social situations at any time you wish.

Call filter

You can create Blacklist and Whitelist through this function.

Torch

Turn on/off the torch as per your need. In idle screen, long key press 5 key to activate/deactivate the torch light.

World clock

The first clock displays the time based on your location when you set up your phone. You can add other cities to show the time in their time zones.

Browser

This function enables you to surf the Internet using the mobile phone.
Note: Consulting the local network carrier for related fee and specific setup.

STK

STK service is the tool kit of SIM card. This phone supports the service function. The specific items depend on SIM card and network. Service menu will be automatically added to the phone menu when supported by network and SIM card.

Message

Create message

From the main menu select "Message" to create text/multimedia message. You can type a message send it to a recipient in the SIM card directory. You can type a message, and you're also able to insert a pre-defined message from "Templates". While writing a message, select "Options" to access all the messaging options.
For dual SIM model, you can type a message and select to send it to a recipient in either the SIM1 or SIM2 directory ⁽¹⁾.

An SMS message of more than a certain number of characters (the number of characters depends on your language) will be charged as several SMS. Specific letters (accent) will increase the size of the SMS, this may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient.

⁽¹⁾ 1066D only.

Multimedia

Camera

This function enables you to take pictures. Press to take the picture. You set them as wallpaper or select them as incoming call image to a contact in your Contacts.

Gallery

You can view images through this funciton.

Sound recorder

Use this function to record audio files. The phone support WAV and AMR. The recording file you stopped will be stored in audio file automatically.

Video

Use this funtion to play video files. Press to play/pause the video player, short press up or down direction key to tune volume, press left and right direction key to last or next video.

My files

The phone provides a certain space for users to manage files and support the memory card. The capacity of the memory card is selectable. You can use the file manager to conveniently manage various directories and files on the phone and the memory card.

Contacts

Consulting your contacts

You can access your call memory by pressing from the idle screen.

Adding a contact

Select the menu "New contact" then save it to "Phone", "SIM" as you like.

Settings

From the main menu, select the menu and select the function of your choice in order to customize your telephone: Profiles, Phone settings, Call settings, Network, Regulatory & safety, Security, Restore factory settings ⁽¹⁾ etc.

Input mode

This mode allows you to type a text by choosing a letter or a sequence of characters associated with a key. Press the key several times until the desired letter is highlighted. When you release the key the highlight character is inserted into the text.

⁽¹⁾ Make the phone's settings recover to its default value. End-user data will be erased. Enter its default password 0000 to confirm to restore and reboot.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting the service center, 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.

and carry out the following checks:

My phone can't switch on

• Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your phone on
• Check the battery power level, charge for at least 20 minutes

My phone is frozen or has not responded for several minutes

• Restart your phone by pressing and holding the key
• Remove the battery and re-insert it, then restart the phone

My phone turns off by itself

• Make sure power off key is not mis-contacted
• Check the battery charge level

My phone can't charge properly

• Make sure you are using an alcatel battery and the charger from the box
• Clean the battery contact if it's dirty
• Make sure your battery is inserted properly before plugging in the charger
• 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
• Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F )
• When abroad, check that the voltage input is compatible

My phone can't connect to a network or "No service" is displayed

• Try connecting in another location
• Verify the network coverage with your carrier
• Check with your carrier that your SIM card is valid
• Try selecting the available network(s) manually
• Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded

My phone can't connect to the Internet

• Check that the IMEI number (press *#06# ) is the same as the one printed on your warranty card or box
• Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available
• Check your phone's Internet connecting settings
• Make sure you are in a place with network coverage
• Try connecting at a later time or another location

Invalid SIM card

• Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted
• Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched
• Make sure the service of your SIM card is available

Unable to make outgoing calls

• Make sure you have dialed a valid number and press the key
• For international calls, check the country and area codes
• Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable
• Check your subscription status with your carrier (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)
• Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls
• Make sure that your phone is not in flight mode

Unable to receive incoming calls

• Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network)
• Check your subscription status with your carrier (credit, SIM card valid, etc.)
• Make sure you have not forwarded incoming calls
• Make sure that you have not barred certain calls
• Make sure that your phone is not in flight mode

The caller's name/number does not appear when a call is received

• Check that you have subscribed to this service with your carrier
• Your caller has concealed his/her name or number

I can't find my contacts

• Make sure your SIM card is not broken
• Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly
• Import all contacts stored in SIM card to phone

The sound quality of the calls is poor

• You can adjust the volume during a call by pressing the volume key
• Check the network strength
• Make sure that the receiver, connector or speaker on your phone is clean

I am unable to use the features described in the manual

• Check with your carrier to make sure that your subscription includes this service
• Make sure this feature does not require an alcatel accessory

When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialed

• Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file
• Make sure that you have inputted the country prefix when calling a foreign country

I am unable to add a contact in my contacts

• Make sure that your SIM card contacts are not full; delete some files from your SIM card or save the files in the phone contacts

My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail

• Contact your network carrier to check service availability

I can't access my voicemail

• Make sure your carrier's voicemail number is correctly entered in "Messages\Voice mail server"
• Try later if the network is busy

The flickering icon is displayed on my standby screen

• You have saved too many short messages on your SIM card; delete some

SIM card PIN locked

• Contact your network carrier to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key)

I am unable to download new files

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
• Adjust the brightness of screen as appropriate