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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10.4 Radio ......................113 Calendar ......................66 10.5 Torch ......................114 Time ......................68 10.6 Setup Wizard ...................115 Getting connected ............70 10.7 Alcatel Help .................... 115 10.8 Other applications .................115 Connecting to the Internet ..............70 Browser .......................73 11 Settings ................116 Connecting to Bluetooth devices ............81 11.1 Wireless &...

  • Page 3: Safety And Use

    Safety and use ......12 Making the most of your phone ........136 12.1 OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE CAPABLE ......136 13 Limited Warranty ............137 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 14 Accessories ..............139 consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.

  • Page 4: Protect Your Hearing

    When the mobile phone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any All persons should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump. In particular when symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary using the mobile phone you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to movements, or disorientation.

  • Page 5: Radio Waves

    Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy. These use damaged batteries or those not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and/or limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF its affiliates.
  • Page 6 TCT. Your mobile phone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you You may download the source codes from http://sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/ should avoid touching it or degrading it.

  • Page 7: Your Mobile

    Hearing Aid Compatibility Your mobile ......Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device users in finding mobile phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. This device is HAC M4 compatible. Reference ANSI C63.19-2007 For more information please visit our website http://www.alcatelonetouch.com Keys and connectors FCC ID: RAD 370...
  • Page 8 Camera Flash/ Power key Flashlight Camera • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen • Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more options, such as Restart, Airplane mode, etc. Micro SD card SIM card slot slot • Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Installing and removing the microSD card Installing the microSD card 1.2.1 Set-up Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power off your Removing the microSD card phone before inserting or removing the SIM card. Installing the SIM card Insert the external microSD card into the slot with the gold contact facing down until it's locked.
  • Page 10 Charging the battery 1.2.2 Power on your phone Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (Slide, PIN, Password, Pattern, Face unlock or Voice unlock) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed. If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator.

  • Page 11: Home Screen

    1.2.3 Power off your phone Touch and Hold Hold down the Power key until the pop-up menu appears, select Power off to confirm. Touch and hold the home screen to access Widgets and Downloaded screen. Home screen Drag You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you Place your finger on any item to drag it to another location.
  • Page 12 Status icons Notification icons Receiving location data New text or multimedia GPRS connected Missed call from GPS message Problem with SMS or MMS GPRS in use Roaming Call on hold delivery EDGE connected No SIM card inserted New Hangouts message Call forwarding is on EDGE in use Vibrate mode...
  • Page 13 Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel Touch to clear all event–based notifications or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are (other ongoing notifications will remain) notifications, you may touch and drag the Status bar with two fingers to access Quick setting panel directly.
  • Page 14 To create a screen unlock PIN/Password Search by text  • Touch Settings\Security\Set up screen lock\PIN or Password. • Touch Search bar from the Home screen. • Set your PIN or password. • Enter the text/phrase you want to search for. • Touch on the keyboard if you want to search on the web. To lock phone screen Press the Power key once to lock the screen.
  • Page 15 1.3.5 Personalize your Home screen 1.3.6 Volume adjustment Using volume key Press Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the vibrate mode, You may touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the press the Volume down key until the phone vibrates. Press the Volume Move mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer.

  • Page 16: Text Input

    2.1.1 Android keyboard Text input ......Touch to switch between "abc/Abc" Using Onscreen Keyboard mode; Touch & hold to switch between "abc/ABC" mode. Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch to switch From the home screen, select Settings \ Language & input, touch the between symbol Settings icon on the right of Android keyboard, a series of settings...

  • Page 17: Phone Call, Call Log And Contacts

    Phone call, Call log and Contacts ......Phone ............3.1.1 Placing a call You can easily launch a call using Phone. Touch on the home screen to access Phone application. You can also insert new text Slide to access • Touch where you want to type, or touch and hold a blank space, the Call log and cursor will blink and the tab will show.
  • Page 18 International call To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key or turn the phone face down if Turn over to mute is To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter activated.
  • Page 19 3.1.5 Managing multiple calls Touch to hold the current call. Touch this icon again to retrieve the call. With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Touch to display Dialpad. Swap calls When you accept two calls, touch icon , you can now switch between Touch to add a call.

  • Page 20: Call Settings

    3.1.6 Call settings Video call Touch the Menu key and select Settings from Dial screen, the following • Local video You can pick a picture from your collection to options are available: replacement display when Camera is unreachable. • Bigger Peer video Touch to enable a bigger view of peer. Voice call • Outgoing video Touch to display local video when you place a...

  • Page 21: Call Log

    Call log • Vibrate reminder Mark the checkbox to enable vibration when the call is connected. You can access your call memory by touching from the Dial screen. Touch on the right side of contact/number to place a call directly. There •...

  • Page 22: People

    Touch the Menu key to display contacts list option menu. People............Following actions are enabled: People enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. • Delete contact Select and delete unwanted contacts. • Contacts to display Choose contacts to display. You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your • Import/Export...
  • Page 23 3.3.4 Editing your contacts Touch to save. To edit contact information, touch the Menu key on the contact details screen, then touch Edit. When finished, touch Done. Touch to select a picture for the contact. Touch to add a new label. Change a contact’s default phone number The default phone number (the number which has priority when making a call or sending a message) will always be displayed under the contact name.
  • Page 24 3.3.5 Communicating with your contacts 3.3.6 Contacts importing, exporting and sharing From the contacts list, you can communicate with your contacts by making This phone enables you to import or export contacts between phone, SIM a call or exchanging messages. card, microSD card and phone storage.
  • Page 25 3.3.8 Joining/Separating contacts As with other account set-ups, you need to enter detailed information, like username, password, etc. To avoid duplication, you can add any new contact information to existing You can remove an account to delete it and all associated information from contacts in a single action.

  • Page 26: Messaging, Email

    For saved contacts, touch the photo to open the Quick Contact Messaging, Email ....panel to communicate with the contact. For unsaved contacts, touch the photo to add the number to your People. Sending a text message Messaging ............. Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient on Type person's You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this mobile phone.
  • Page 27 Attach options: • Pictures Access Gallery application or File manager to select a picture as attachment. • Capture picture Access Camera to capture a new picture for Touch to go to previous or next slide. attaching. Touch to preview the current slide. • Videos Access Gallery application or File manager to select a video as attachment.
  • Page 28 • Copy This option displays when the message is a SMS. Multimedia message (MMS) Copy the current message content. You can paste • Group messaging Mark the checkbox to send a single message to it to the enter bar of the new message you are multiple recipients.

  • Page 29: Gmail/Email

    Gmail/Email • Select ringtone Touch to select a ringtone as a new message notification tone. The first time you set up your phone, you can select to use an existing Gmail or to create a new Email account. • Vibrate Touch to activate vibration when notified. 4.2.1 Gmail ..............
  • Page 30 • Enter the subject and the content of the message. To reply or forward emails • Touch the Menu key and select Attach picture/video to add an • Reply When viewing an email, touch to reply the attachment. sender of this mail. • Finally, touch the icon to send.
  • Page 31 Mark the checkbox to select email to activate batch mode, and Gmail settings generate the following options: To manage Gmail settings, touch the Menu key and select Settings in Inbox screen. Touch to archive the email message. To display the •...

  • Page 32: Hangouts

    Touch an account, the following settings will show: • Touch Next. If the account you entered is not provided by your service provider in the phone, you will be prompted to go to the email account • Priority Inbox To set this inbox as the default one. settings screen to enter settings manually.
  • Page 33 To access this feature and sign in, touch Application tab from the Home 4.3.3 To close a chat screen, then touch Talk. All friends added by using Hangouts from the web When you want to end a chat, touch the Menu key from Chatting screen or phone will be displayed in your friends list.

  • Page 34: Calendar & Time

    4.3.5 Settings Calendar & Time ..... A series of settings are available for your selection by touching the Menu key selecting Settings from Friends list screen, and choose an account. • Mobile indicator Select to display an indicator icon along with Calendar ............

  • Page 35: Time

    5.1.2 To create new events 5.1.4 Event reminder You can add new events from any Calendar view. If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives. • Touch the icon to access new event edit screen.

  • Page 36: Getting Connected

    5.2.1 To set an alarm Getting connected ....From Time screen, touch to enter Alarm screen, touch to add a new alarm. Following options will show: To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ • Time Touch to set time. EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.
  • Page 37 To activate/deactivate Data roaming To activate notification when a new network is detected When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service. When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon • Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

  • Page 38: Browser

    6.2.1 Viewing web pages Browser ............When opening a website, you can navigate on web pages by sliding your Using Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. finger on the screen in any direction to locate the information you want To access this function, touch Browser icon on Home screen.
  • Page 39 To open new window/switch between windows Touch the icon on the left of the URL, you can view more information about the current page. Multiple windows can be opened at the same time for your convenience. • Touch to open all windows' thumbnails. 6.2.2 Manage links, history and downloads • Slide up and down to view all windows, touch one to view it.
  • Page 40 To download an item, touch the item or the link you want to download. Touch and hold a bookmark in the bookmark list to view these additional options: To cancel a download, touch the downloaded item from the Notification • Add shortcut to To add a bookmark shortcut to the Home panel, select the item to be cancelled, and touch to confirm.
  • Page 41 • Clear form data Touch to clear all the saved form data. • Open in Mark the checkbox to open new windows behind background the current one. • Enable location Mark the checkbox to allow sites to request access to your location. • Enable JavaScript Mark the checkbox to enable JavaScript.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    • Touch to activate/deactivate this function. To disconnect/unpair from a Bluetooth device You are recommended to use ALCATEL ONETOUCH Bluetooth headsets, • Touch the Settings icon beside the device you want to unpair. which have been tested and proved compatible with phone. You can go to www.

  • Page 43: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a computer To format a microSD card • Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings. With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between microSD card/internal storage and computer. • Touch Storage. Before using MTP or PTP you should firstly mark USB debugging. • Touch Format SD card.

  • Page 44: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    To connect/disconnect to a VPN to access Settings. • Drag down notification panel and touch To connect to a VPN: • Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot\Wi-Fi hotspot. • Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your • Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings.

  • Page 45: Configuring Internet (Sip) Calling

    Configuring Internet (SIP) calling To remove: • Touch the account you want to remove. You can place/receive voice calls via the Internet when connected to a • Touch the Menu key and select Remove account. Wi-Fi network, rather than via your mobile network. You should configure a valid internet account before using this feature.

  • Page 46: Google Play Store

    Touch a category on Google Play Store screen to browse its contents. You Google Play Store ..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 the Google Play Store icon on the top left of the screen or Google Play Store is an online software store, where you can download...

  • Page 47: Manage Your Downloads

    To buy an application To request a refund If you are not satisfied with the application, you can ask for a refund within On Google Play Store, some applications are labeled as free, while some 15 minutes of the purchase. Your credit card will not be charged and the of them are to be paid for before downloading and installing.

  • Page 48: Multimedia Applications

    Refund Multimedia applications On Google Play Store screen, touch the Menu key and select My apps. Touch the application you want to uninstall for a refund, touch Refund, and finally touch OK to confirm. Camera ............Update notification Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera for taking photos and shooting On Google Play Store screen, touch the Menu key and select My apps.
  • Page 49 To take a picture • Panorama Touch to turn on panorama function. Press the Shutter button or the Volume key to start The screen acts as the viewfinder. First position the object or landscape in taking panoramic photo and move the phone the viewfinder, touch the screen to focus if necessary, touch icon to towards your capture direction and overlap...

  • Page 50: Gallery

    Working with pictures Gallery ............You can work with pictures by editing them, sharing them with friends, setting them as contact photo or wallpaper, etc. Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and playback videos. In addition, a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available Touch Edit from full-screen picture view, more options will display for for your choice.

  • Page 51: Youtube

    8.3.1 Watch videos YouTube ............Touch a video to play it. In the Playing screen, you can view information YouTube is an online video-sharing service where the user can download, and video comments, and also browse links to related videos.You can also share and view videos.

  • Page 52: Video Player

    8.4.1 Playing music 8.4.2 Working with playlists Touch a song to play it. Playlists allow you to conveniently organize all songs stored in the SD card or phone storage. You can create a new playlist, add a song to the list, and delete or rename a playlist.

  • Page 53: Google Maps

    To move the map, drag the map with your finger. Google Maps ....To zoom in and out of a map, pinch or spread your fingers, or you can also zoom in by double-tapping a location on screen. To clear the map history, touch the Menu key and select Clear Map. Get My Location Search for a location 9.1.1...

  • Page 54: Get Driving, Public Transportation Or Walking Directions

    Get driving, public transportation or walking 9.3.1 How to star (or unstar) a location directions Touch a location on a map Touch the address rectangle that opens 9.4.1 Get suggested routes for your trip Touch the gray star at the top of the screen to star the location. (Or touch Touch icon from Maps screen.

  • Page 55: Arrangement Of Layers

    9.4.2 Preview suggested routes and decide on a route 9.5.2 To open Street View for a location more preferable or feasible to you • Touch and hold a location to display a balloon with the address and a Street View thumbnail. You can preview each turn in your route in Navigation, Satellite, and other • Touch the balloon and touch Street view.
  • Page 56 9.6.2 How to invite friends to share their locations 9.6.4 To connect with your friends • Touch icon from list view. Select a contact, you can communicate with your friend and set privacy • Touch Select from Contacts or Add via email address. options.

  • Page 57: Others

    Enter a number and the arithmetic operation to be performed, enter the Others ......... second number, then touch “=” to display the result. Touch to delete digits one by one, touch and hold to delete all at one time. When some numbers or operations have been entered, touch and hold the entering bar to open a menu offering these further operations: 10.1 Calculator .............

  • Page 58: Sound Recorder

    Available options: 10.3 Sound Recorder ........... • Save channel Save the current tuned station to the channels To access this function, touch Tools\Sound Recorder from the Home list. screen. • Audio mode Listen to the radio using loudspeaker or headset. Sound Recorder allows you to record voice/sound for seconds/hours. • Exit Turn off the radio.

  • Page 59: Setup Wizard

    Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point to screen. connect your phone to the wireless network. Alcatel Help provides help when you have questions or need assistance For detailed instructions on using Wi-Fi, please refer to “6.1.2 Wi-Fi”. when using the phone.

  • Page 60: Device

    Mark the checkbox of Set mobile data limit, then you can drag the limit 11.1.6 Tethering & portable hotspot line and the warning line according to your limitation. Your mobile data This function allows you to share your phone's mobile data connection via connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached.
  • Page 61 11.2.2 Sound 11.2.3 Display Use the Sound settings to configure volume and ringtones for different • Lock screen Mark the checkbox to show notifications on lock events and environments. notifications screen. Volume • Unlock weather Mark the checkbox to enable/disable weather effect effect display.

  • Page 62: Personal

    11.2.5 Battery management 11.3.2 Security In battery management screen you can view the battery usage data since Set up screen lock you last connected the phone to a power source. The screen also shows your battery status and how long it has been used since last charging. • None Touch to disable screen unlock security.
  • Page 63 Set up SIM card lock Install from Memory/SD card Mark the checkbox of Lock SIM card to lock the SIM card with PIN Touch to install encrypted certificates from the microSD card or phone code. storage. Touch Change SIM PIN to change the PIN code. Clear credentials Make passwords visible Touch to remove all credentials.
  • Page 64 Android keyboard • Advanced settings Touch to view more advanced settings for android keyboard, such as Key The Android keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard that is included with your phone. The correction and capitalization features affect popup dismiss delay, Suggest Contact name, and etc. only the English version of the keyboard.

  • Page 65: Accounts

    11.3.4 Backup and reset Factory data reset Phone reset will erase all of your personal data from internal phone storage, Back up my data including information about your Google Account, any other accounts, Mark the checkbox to back up your phone’s settings and other application your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications.
  • Page 66 Automatic date & time TalkBack Touch to select Use network/GPS provided time or Off. Touch to turn on/off TalkBack. Mark the checkbox to use network provided time or use GPS provided Magnification gestures time. Touch to turn on/off to activate/deactivate zoom in/out function by triple- Automatic time zone tapping the screen.

  • Page 67: Developer Options

    Enhance web accessibility USB debugging Touch to open a dialog which asks you to install scripts from Google which Mark the checkbox to permit debugging tools on a computer to make their web content more accessible. Touch Allow to confirm. communicate with your phone via a USB connection.
  • Page 68 Show GPU view updates Force 4x MSAA Mark the checkbox to show GPU view updates. Mark the checkbox to enable 4x MSAA. Show hardware layers updates Strict mode enabled Mark the checkbox to show hardware layers updates. Mark the checkbox to enable strict mode. After enabled, the screen will flash when applications do long operations on the main thread.

  • Page 69: Making The Most Of Your Phone

    11.5.5 About phone Making the most of your This contains information about things ranging from Legal information, Model number, Firmware version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build phone ........number to those listed below: System updates 12.1 OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE Touch to check for system updates. CAPABLE System udpates(storage) Using OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE CAPABLE tool you can...

  • Page 70: Limited Warranty

    • Acts of god such as inclement weather, lightning, power surges, fire, Limited Warranty ....humidity, infiltration of liquids or foods, chemical products, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation; • Removal or altering of the wireless device’s event labels or serial TCT Mobile (US), Inc.

  • Page 71: Accessories

    Accessories ....... Troubleshooting ....Before contacting the service center, you are advised to follow the The latest generation of ALCATEL ONETOUCH mobile phones offers instructions below: a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal a distance, placed on a table for example.
  • Page 72 • Make sure you have dialed a valid number and have touched Call. this service. • For international calls, check the country and area codes. • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONETOUCH • Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is accessory.
  • Page 73 To access this function, touch Settings\About phone, then touch Build number for 7 times. Now you may touch Settings\Developer options\USB debugging. • Check that your computer meets the requirements for ALCATEL ONETOUCH Center Installation. • Make sure that you’re using the right cable from the box.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Audio supported AAC, AAC+, APE, AMR, MP3, Midi, MP2, Vorbis, Specifications formats FLAC Video supported H.263, MPEG4, H.264, XVID, VP8, VC-1 formats Processor MTK6589+ Battery • Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Platform Android™ 4.2 • Capacity: 2000 mAh Memory 8GB emmc + 2GB DDR2 RAM for Single SIM Expansion Slot microSD™...
  • Page 75 ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCT Mobile Limited. © Copyright 2013 TCT Mobile Limited All rights reserved TCT Mobile Limited reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice. All “Signature” ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed,...

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