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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting connected��������������������������������������������������������������30 Connecting to the Internet ..........30 Your mobile ��������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Browser .................31 Keys and connectors ............3 Connecting to Bluetooth devices ........35 Getting started ..............4 Connecting to a computer ..........36 Home screen ..............6 Connecting to virtual private networks ......37 Text input ���������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Google Play Store �������������������������������������������������������������38 Using Onscreen Keyboard ..........11...
  • Page 3 11.4 Notes ................48 11.5 Setup Wizard ..............48 11.6 Help Me .................48 11.7 Other applications ............48 Settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������49 12.1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS..........49 12.2 DEVICE ................50 12.3 PERSONAL ..............51 12.4 ACCOUNTS ..............55 12.5 SYSTEM .................55 Making the most of your phone ����������������������������������������57 13.1 FOTA Upgrade ..............57 Safety and use �����������������������������������������������������������������������������57...
  • Page 4: Your Mobile

    Camera Your mobile ����������������������� 1�1 Keys and connectors Headset connector Power key Back key Volume key • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog Touch screen box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home key •...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    1�2 Getting started Power key 1�2�1 Set-up • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Generate a pop up menu providing more Removing and installing the back cover options: Power off, Restart, Airplane mode, and icons of Silence, Vibration and Ringer mode.
  • Page 6 Installing and removing the battery If you do not know your PIN code or have forgotten it, contact your service provider. Do not leave your PIN code with your phone. Store this information in a safe place when not in use. Set up your phone for the first time The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options: •...
  • Page 7: Home Screen

    1�3 Home screen Touch and Hold You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item. For love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the example, select a contact in Contacts, touch and hold this contact, an Home key to switch to the Home screen.
  • Page 8: Status Icons

    Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected Speakerphone is on New Gmail message Missed call GPRS in use Roaming New Email message Call forwarding is on EDGE connected No signal New text or multimedia Song is playing message EDGE in use No SIM card installed Problem with SMS or MMS Connected to VPN...
  • Page 9 Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel or Quick 1�3�3 Search bar setting panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are notifications, The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate you can touch them to access notifications directly.
  • Page 10 To create a screen unlock pattern • Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then touch Settings\ Security\Set up screen lock\Pattern. • Draw your own pattern. Draw your unlock pattern 1�3�5 Personalize your Home screen Touch to confirm by drawing pattern again You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer.
  • Page 11 Wallpaper customization Touch Clear all at the bottom to activate the system's one key boost which clears memory used by recent applications. Touch the Menu key on the Home screen then touch Wallpaper to customize wallpaper. 1�3�7 Volume adjustment 1�3�6 Widgets and recently-used applications Using Volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume.
  • Page 12: Text Input

    2�1�2 Swype Swype Input lets you enter a word with one continuous motion: just drag Text input �������������������������� your finger over the letters in the word. • Place your finger on the key with the first letter of the word and drag your finger to each subsequent letter without lifting your finger off the screen.
  • Page 13: Text Editing

    2�2 Text editing You can edit the text you have entered. Phone call, Call log and • Touch and hold within the text you would like to edit. Contacts ���������������������������� • Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. • The following options will show: Select all , Cut , Copy...
  • Page 14: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    International call 3�3�1 Calling your voicemail Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter like an answering machine that you can consult at any time. the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and finally touch To access your voicemail, touch and hold...
  • Page 15 Conference calls Touch to end the current call. You can set up a conference call. • Place a call to the first participant of the conference call. Touch to display the dial pad. • Touch the icon • Dial to add a call and then touch Touch to activate the speaker during the current call.
  • Page 16: Call Log

    Other settings 3�5 Contacts �������������������������������������������� • Fixed Dialing Numbers: Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) is a service mode of SIM, where outgoing calls are restricted to a set of phone numbers. Contacts enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. These numbers are added to the FDN list.
  • Page 17 • Delete contact Select and delete unwanted contacts. Touch to Join or Discard. • Contacts to Choose contacts to display. display Touch to select a picture for the contact. Touch to add a new label. • Import/export Import or export contacts between phone, SIM card, and micro SD card, or share contacts.
  • Page 18: Contacts Importing, Exporting And Sharing

    To change the default phone number, touch and hold the number you want Use Quick contact for Android to set as the default number from the contact's details screen, then select Touch a contact’s picture to open Quick Contact for Android, then you can Set default.
  • Page 19 3�6�1 Displaying contacts 3�6�3 Accounts You can configure which group of contacts, for each account, you want Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple to display in the Contacts list. Touch the Menu key and touch Contacts accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone.
  • Page 20: Messaging

    Sending a text message Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the Type name or Messaging ������������������� number bar or touch to add recipients; then touch the Type text message bar to type the text of the message. When finished, touch to send the text message.
  • Page 21 Attach options: • Take picture Access Camera to capture a new picture for attaching. Touch to go to previous or next slide. • Capture video Access Camcorder to record a new video for Touch to preview the current slide. attaching. •...
  • Page 22 • Delete Delete the current message. Text messages (SMS) message • Manage SIM Touch to manage text messages stored on your • Lock/Unlock Touch to lock/unlock the message so it can't/can messages SIM card. message be deleted if you reach maximum number of stored •...
  • Page 23: Gmail/Email

    4�2 Gmail/Email General The first time you set up your phone, you can select to use an existing Gmail DISPLAY AND PREFERENCE or to create a new Email account. • Message font Touch to select your preferred font size. size ���������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 24 To add a signature to emails, touch the Menu key and Settings from inbox Touch and hold an email to activate batch mode, and produce the following screen, choose an account, then touch Signature. options: Touch to archive the email message. To display the To receive and read your emails •...
  • Page 25 Gmail settings Touch an account, and follow settings will show: To manage Gmail settings, touch the Menu key and Settings in Inbox • Inbox type To set this inbox as the default or priority Inbox. screen. • Inbox Touch to enable Inbox appear in other categories. General settings categories •...
  • Page 26: Email

    • If you do not want to send the mail right away, you can touch the Menu key and Save draft or touch the Back key to save a copy. Email���������������������������� 5�1 Hangouts ����������������������������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set up external POP3, IMAP or Google's instant messaging service, Hangouts, lets you communicate with Exchange email accounts in your phone.
  • Page 27 5�1�3 To manage your friends 5�1�4 Settings A series of settings are available for your selection by touching Besides adding new friends to your friends list, touch and selecting Settings from Friends list screen. People & options from your Chatting screen, the following actions will be available: •...
  • Page 28: Calendar & Alarm Clock & Calculator

    In Agenda, Day or Week view, touch an event to view its details. Touch a day in Month view to open that day's events. Calendar & Alarm clock & 6�1�2 To create new events Calculator �������������������������� You can add new events from any Calendar view. •...
  • Page 29: Clock

    6�1�4 Event reminder 6�2�2 Alarm If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on To set an alarm Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives. From the Time screen, touch to enter the Alarm screen, touch Touch and drag down the status bar to open the notification panel, touch add a new alarm.
  • Page 30: Calculator

    6�2�3 Timer to enter the Timer screen. From the Time screen, touch Touch Start to activate the timer. Touch Lap, a list of records will show below according to the updated time. Touch Stop, the total time and the lap time will not run until touch Resume. Touch Clear to delete the record.
  • Page 31: Getting Connected

    • Touch Settings\More���\Mobile networks. • Mark/Unmark the checkbox to activate or deactivate data roaming mode. Getting connected������������� When data roaming is disabled, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to “7�1�2 Wi-Fi”). 7�1�2 Wi-Fi To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/EDGE/UMTS networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is more convenient.
  • Page 32: Browser

    To add a Wi-Fi network 7�2 Browser ��������������������������������������������� When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference. Using the Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. • Touch the Menu key and Settings from the Home screen. To access this function, touch from the Home screen, then touch Browser.
  • Page 33 To zoom in/out of a web page • To close a window, touch on the window you want to close or slide it sideways. Pinch/Spread your finger on the screen to zoom out/in of the web page. To quickly zoom into a section of a web page, double-tap on the section you Other options: want to view.
  • Page 34 7�2�2 Manage links, history, downloads 7�2�3 Manage bookmarks To manage a link, phone number or address displayed on a web page To bookmark a web page • Open the web page you want to bookmark. • Link Touch the link to open the web page. •...
  • Page 35 7�2�4 Settings Accessibility A series of settings are available for your adjustment. To access Browser • Preview Provide a preview window for text size adjustment. settings, touch the Menu key from the Browser screen, and then touch • Text scaling Slide to change the size of the text display.
  • Page 36: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    Touch your device to make it visible or invisible. Touch the Menu key and Visibility timeout to select the visible time. • You are recommended to use ALCATEL ONETOUCH Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with phone. You can go to www.alcatelonetouch.us for more information...
  • Page 37: Connecting To A Computer

    To pair/connect your phone with a Bluetooth device • Touch Mount in the dialog that opens if you want to transfer files. To exchange data with another device, you need to turn Bluetooth on To disconnect (for mass storage): and pair your phone with the Bluetooth device with which you want to Open the Notification panel and touch USB connected.
  • Page 38: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    7�5 Connecting to virtual private networks To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly Touch the Menu key from the Home screen. •...
  • Page 39: Google Play Store

    Touch a category on Google Play Store screen to browse its contents. You can also select a subcategory if there is any. Within each category you can select to view items sorted by Top paid, Top free, Top grossing, etc. Google Play Store ����...
  • Page 40: Manage Your Downloads

    Be especially cautious with applications that have access to To request a refund many functions or to a significant amount of your data. Once you If you are not satisfied with the application, you can ask for a refund within accept, you are responsible for results of using this item on your 15 minutes of the purchase.
  • Page 41: Multimedia Applications

    Update notification and My Apps. Touch the Menu key On Google Play Store screen, touch Multimedia applications ��� and Settings\Notifications to enable update notification. Auto update Touch the Menu key and Settings\Auto-update apps to enable this function. To auto update one specific application, mark the checkbox of 9�1 Camera ����������������������������������������������...
  • Page 42: Gallery

    To shoot a video 9�2 Gallery ����������������������������������������������� Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, and touch the icon to start recording. Touch the icon Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and playback videos. to pause recording, and then the icon to proceed.
  • Page 43 • Touch an album and all pictures or videos will spread the screen. Touch from full-screen picture view to edit a picture. • Touch the picture/video directly to view or play it. • Slide left/right to view previous or next pictures/videos. Working with pictures You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, setting them as contact photo or wallpaper, etc.
  • Page 44: Youtube

    Batch operation By touching the Menu key from YouTube screen, you can set General settings for YouTube. For details about these features, please visit the Gallery provides a multi-select function, so that you can work with pictures/ YouTube website: www.YouTube.com. videos in batches.
  • Page 45: Video Player

    9�4�2 Working with playlists Playlists allow you to conveniently organize all songs stored in the micro SD card or phone storage. You can create a new playlist, add a song to the list, and delete or rename a playlist. To create a playlist Touch Recently added from the Playlists screen, touch the Menu key and then select Save as playlist, enter the name and finally touch Save.
  • Page 46: Google Maps

    To move the map, drag the map with your finger. To zoom in and out of a map, pinch or spread your fingers, or you can also Google Maps ��������� zoom in by double-tapping a location on screen. 10�2 Search for a location 10�1 Get My Location While viewing a map, touch the search icon...
  • Page 47: Get Driving, Public Transport Or Walking Directions

    10�3 Get driving, public transport or walking 10�4 Save a location directions • Touch & hold a location on a map. 10�3�1 Get suggested routes for your trip • Touch the information at the bottom then touch the icon to save the location.
  • Page 48: Others

    11�3 Radio ������������������������������������������������� Others ��������������������������� Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with parallel visual information related to the radio program on the display if you tune to stations that offer Visual Radio service.
  • Page 49: Notes

    Available options: 11�5 Setup Wizard ������������������������������������� Touch the icon to access: To access this function, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, • Save channel Save the current tuned station to the channels list. then touch Setup Wizard. • Search Search for all available stations automatically.
  • Page 50: Settings

    Data usage is measured by your phone, and your provider may count differently. Please consider using a conservative limit. Settings ������������������ 12�1�4 Airplane mode Through More���\Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. To access this function, touch the Menu key and then Settings from the You can also open Airplane mode by touching AIRPLANE MODE on Quick Home screen.
  • Page 51: Device

    12�2 DEVICE 12�1�7 VPN settings A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile 12�2�1 Sound devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired Use the Sound settings to configure many aspects of call and notification networks.
  • Page 52: Personal

    • Sleep: Touch to set screen timeout. If you switch the storage location, some data may become unusable or apps can behave unexpectedly. If a warning • Daydream: Touch to turn on or off daydream and select a mode and message comes up saying that phone memory is limited, you are time for it.
  • Page 53 Mode • Touch Change SIM PIN to change the PIN code. Touch to select a location mode among High accuracy, Battery saving, Make passwords visible and Device only to use GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile networks to determine your Mark the checkbox to show passwords as you type. approximate location.
  • Page 54 Trusted credentials • Input languages: Touch to set input language. Touch to display trusted CA certificates. • Auto-capitalization: Mark the checkbox to have the onscreen keyboard automatically capitalize the first letter of the first word after a period, the Install from phone storage first word in a text field, and each word in name fields.
  • Page 55 • Speech output: Touch to choose speech output: On, Hands-free 12�3�4 Backup & reset only or Off. Back up my data • "OK Google" Detection: Touch to start a voice search from the Google Mark the checkbox to back up your phone’s settings and other application app by saying "OK Google".
  • Page 56: Accounts

    When you are unable to power on your phone, there is another way to Automatic time zone perform a factory data reset by using hardware keys. Press the Volume up Mark the checkbox to use network-provided time zone. Or unmark to set key and the Power key at same time until the screen lights up.
  • Page 57 Magnification 12�5�6 About phone Touch to turn on/ off the Magnification gestures. This contains information about things ranging from Legal information, Model number, Firmware version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build Large text number to those listed below: Mark the checkbox to enlarge the screen text. Software update service Power button ends call Touch to check for software updates.
  • Page 58: Making The Most Of Your Phone

    Safety and use ���������������������������� Making the most of your phone ������������������� Please read before using your phone THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE.
  • Page 59: Limitation Of Damages

    Limitation of damages This product is equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of EVENT SHALL TCT MOBILE OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU, ANY a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor USER, OR THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,...
  • Page 60: Prevention Of Hearing Loss

    • Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice. • Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.
  • Page 61: Explosive Atmospheres

    Explosive atmospheres If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user information.
  • Page 62: General Precautions

    • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the Faulty and damaged products  device or its accessories. • Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories. •...
  • Page 63: Regulatory Agency Identifications

    • Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize Avoid pushing objects into product  the number of buttons which have to be pressed, such as message Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the templates and predictive text.
  • Page 64 Federal Communication Commission Interference Important Note Statement Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 65: Sar Information

    M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC SAR Information requirements and are likely to generate less 1.12 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD) interference to hearing devices than phones that 1.28 W/kg @ 1g (BODY) are not rated. M4 is the better/higher of the two THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR ratings.
  • Page 66 Telecommunications & Internet Association * In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone used by the public is 1.6 Watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard (TIA) safety information incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage.

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