Introduction ........Table of contents Safety and use ............. 6 TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile General information ..........11 phone. Regulatory information ........... 13 Home screen 1 Getting started ............15 • Convenient at-a-glance view of Widget applications Set-up ....................15 • Menu shortcuts for quick access Power on your phone ..............17...
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Settings ....................30 11.4 Formats and compatibility ...............46 11.5 Memory status ...................46 5 Contacts ............... 31 12 Applications ..............47 Consulting your contacts ..............31 Adding a contact ................32 12.1 Facebook .....................47 Available options................33 12.2 FB Messenger ..................49 12.3 Twitter ....................50 6 Call log ................34 13 Game ................
Safety and use ......17.2 Call settings ..................63 17.3 Network ....................65 We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The manufacturer disclaims 17.4 Connectivity ..................66 any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
• BATTERY: Do not drop, throw or bend your mobile phone. Do not use the phone if the glass made screen, is damaged, cracked or broken to avoid any injury. Before removing the battery from your phone, please make sure that the phone is switched off. Do not paint it.
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Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Head SAR GSM 900 + Bluetooth 0.448 W/kg ALCATEL ONETOUCH 2012G/2012D BLUETOOTH Body-worn SAR GSM 900 + Bluetooth 0.772 W/kg DECLARATION ID D022118 During use, the actual SAR values for this device are usually well below the values stated above.
General information ....Disclaimer There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your • Internet address: www.alcatelonetouch.com telephone or specific operator services. • Hot Line Number: see "TCT Mobile Services" leaflet or go to our TCT Mobile shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if website.
2012D Getting started ..... Set-up Removing and installing the back cover 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.
Connect battery charger to your phone and plug into the socket. Your mobile ......• Charging may take about 20 minutes to start if the battery is out of power. • Be careful not to force the plug into the socket. Keys and connectors • The main socket must be close to the phone and easily accessible (avoid electric extension cables).
Status bar icons • Press to confirm an option • Press to go left/right/up/down In 2012G: If widget bar is hide: Battery charge level. Profiles Calendar Level of network reception. Messages Alarm Bluetooth status (Activated). • Access main menu Bluetooth status (Connected to an audio device). • Pick up/Send a call •...
In 2012D: Receiving an MMS. Level of network reception. Sending an MMS. Call forwarding activated: your calls are forwarded. SMS unread. GPRS connecting. MMS unread. GPRS connection status (Activated). Voicemail message arrived. EDGE connecting. (Flickering) Message is full: your phone cannot accept any EDGE attached.
2.3.1 Widget bar Making a call ......Widgets are convenient shortcuts for quick access from the Home screen. You can customize widget bar by "Settings/Phone settings/Widget bar". Placing a call To add/remove a widget, select "Edit widgets" and use key to choose, Dial the desired number then press the send key to place the call.
Receiving a call You can use H-free function by pressing Navigation key during a call. You may also adjust sound level by scrolling up or down the Navigation When you receive an incoming call, press the send key to talk and then key directly during a call.
8 pages of text. You can empty above folders in "Messages\Empty folder". Timer send Schedule a SMS/MMS to be sent out at predefined time ("Options\Timer send"). 2012D only.
Broadcast SMS Settings Receive mode • Enable/disable to receive broadcast SMS. 4.7.1 Text message Channel setting • Subscribe/Add/Edit/Delete channels. • You can set validity period, message type, sent on/ Languages • Language selection. off, reply path, preferred bearer etc. Read message •...
Press the send key once the name is selected. If several numbers are associated with that name and none has been set as a default, first choose the required number from the list (Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), and then press the send key to make the call. 2012D only.
Available options Call log ......From the contact list, you can access the following options: Add contact Add a contact (name, numbers, etc.) in the Contacts. Access Send message Send an SMS/MMS to a contact you selected from Contacts. You can access the function using the following options: Edit Modify the contents of a file: name, number, • Select...
Download, install and manage applications Apps ......• Navigate to the item you want to download and select it to enter the details screen from which you can read its overall rating or comments, view developer’s information, etc. Apps store is an online software store, where you can download and install • To download an application, you can press Download from the applications and games on your phone.
9.2.2 Settings in framing mode Apps Mgr ......Before taking a photo, you can adjust a number of settings: From the main camera screen, press "Options" by pressing Left softkey to access: "Image size", "Capture mode", "Quality", "Timer", "Night When downloading games or applications has finished, the downloaded mode", "Banding", "EV", "White balance", "Color mode".
Video Media applications ..... 9.3.1 Framing mode When you enter the "Video" function through "Camera\Options\ Access video", you are in Framing mode. Use the mobile screen as a 10.1 Music ............. viewfinder and press "Options" for the settings of Video quality, Night You can access this feature from the main menu by selecting "Music".
10.1.2 Available options 10.4 FM radio ............Press the left soft key for following options: Play, Details, Update Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can songs, Delete, etc. Settings Enable you to switch among Preferred use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with playlist, Repeat, Shuffle, Background play, etc.
11.1.3 Received My files ......This feature stores all received files by Bluetooth. 11.1.4 My videos You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in phone or "My videos" album contains video clips recorded, received or downloaded. Memory card in My files.
11.3 Managing audios, images, videos and others 11.4 Formats and compatibility According to the item chosen, you can access some of the functions below: • Sounds: MIDI, MP3, iMelody, AMR-NB Send Send the audio/image/video. • Images: jpg, gif, wbmp, bmp Set as • Image wallpaper, power on/off and incoming call image.
12.1.2 Messages Applications ....... From this menu, you can exchange messages with your Facebook friends. Select "New Conversation" to enter the message editing screen, enter your friend's name or select one or more friends from your friends list by 12.1 Facebook .............
12.1.5 Events 12.3 Twitter ............To access this feature, select "Facebook\Events" from the main menu Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service that has gained screen. notability and popularity worldwide. This feature enables phone users This menu displays the list of all events and the list of birthdays of all to exchange news updates and ideas with a community in the form of Facebook friends.
15.3 Calendar ............Tools ........Once you enter this menu from the main menu, there is a monthly-view calendar for you to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. Days with events entered will be marked. 15.1 Alarm .............. Available options: Your mobile phone has a built-in alarm clock with a snooze feature.
This phone is embedded with a BT dialler feature which means that you To use your phone with a Bluetooth device, you need to perform two can connect your 2012G/2012D with a host phone through a Bluetooth steps: connection. Once successfully linked, you can receive and make calls from • Pair and register the device to your phone,...
Available functions 15.6 Recorder ............Data transmit Exchange files with another Bluetooth device. To access this function, select Recorder from main menu. Handle a call Initiate or receive a phone call with a Bluetooth Recorder allows you to make voice or sound recordings. headset.
15.10 Internet ............. 15.8 Fake call ............This program enables you to call yourself by simulating a caller number/ 15.10.1 Homepage name, ringtone at a scheduled time. It helps you to politely escape from Launch the Wap browser with the preset homepage. social situations at any time you wish.
16.2 Vibrate Profiles ......All sounds are replaced by vibrations except for alarms. 16.3 Silent With this menu, you may personalise ringtones for different events and environments. This profile will turn off all ringtones, even notification sounds. 16.1 General 16.4 Flight mode To modify the sound settings, press "Options\Customize"...
17.1.2 Time and date Settings ......Allows you to have settings of local city, date and time, including 12/24h format. You can also set the daylight saving adjustment and activate auto update From the main menu, select the menu icon and select the function of if needed.
17.1.5 Clamshell Call waiting Open to In this menu, you can select open clamshell to answer a call Activate/Deactivate the notification of a second incoming call by a beep. answer or not. Call forwarding Close In this menu, you can select close clamshell to stop or options continue application.
Caller ID 17.3.2 GPRS international roaming GPRS data services can be used while roaming overseas. Set by network or hide, send number. Call time reminder 17.4 Connectivity Select an Off/Single/Periodic reminder in this menu. A set of profile settings for messaging and Wap connection. Auto redial 17.5 Security...
• Messages You can compose SMS/MMS easily on your PC and transfer them to your 17.9 Dual SIM settings phone. You are allowed to activate only SIM1, only SIM2, or Dual SIM. Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7. 2012D only.
Using Mobile Upgrade tool you can update your phone’s software from your PC. Download Mobile Upgrade from ALCATEL ONE TOUCH website (www. There are two input methods to write messages: alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and update • Normal: this mode allows you to type a message by choosing a letter or...
This warranty shall not apply to defects to your phone and/or accessory Warranty ......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 phone is warranted against any defect or malfunctioning which may your phone is used, occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve...
Accessories ..... Troubleshooting ....The latest generation of ALCATEL ONE TOUCH GSM mobile phones Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the instructions below: offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone •...
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• Try connecting at a later time or another location service Invalid SIM card • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONETOUCH • Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted accessory • Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched When I select a number from my contacts, the number cannot be •...
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I am unable to connect my phone to my computer • Install ALCATEL ONETOUCH PC suite first of all ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent • Check that your computer meets the requirements for ALCATEL and used under license by ONETOUCH PC Suite installation TCT Mobile Limited. •...