6043A Quick Start Guide Thank you for buying the ALCATEL ONETOUCH 6043A. We hope you enjoy your smartphone experience. For more information about how to use your smartphone, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.com to download the complete user manual. From the website you can also consult the FAQ, upgrade software, etc.
Table of contents Your smartphone ��������� Your smartphone ������������������������������������������������������������ 3 Text input ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Phone call ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 1�1 Keys and connectors People ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Messaging����������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Power key Email ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19 Getting connected �������������������������������������������������������� 20 Find my location using GPS satellites ������������������������ 22 Headset connector Data backup ������������������������������������������������������������������...
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Power key Camera Camera Flash/ • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen Flashlight • Press and hold: Power on or generate a pop up menu providing more options, such as Power off, Restart, Airplane mode, etc. • Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to SIM card slot MicroSD card capture a screenshot.
1�2 Getting started Insert the external microSD card into the slot with the gold contact facing down until it locks. To remove the external microSD card, 1�2�1 Set-up gently push it until it unlocks. An insertion tool is provided with the phone package, please Before removing the microSD card, ensure the phone is use it to install or remove the SIM/SD card conveniently.
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1�3 Home screen 1�3�1 Using the touchscreen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and Touch widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right To access an application, touch it with your finger.
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Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected Location is on New text or Call forwarding is on multimedia message GPRS in use Roaming Problem with SMS or Uploading data MMS delivery EDGE connected No SIM card inserted New Hangouts message Downloading data EDGE in use Vibrate mode New voicemail...
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1�3�3 Lock/Unlock your screen Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by notifications, you can touch and drag the Status bar with two fingers creating a variety of patterns, face unlock, voice unlock, etc.
Text input ��������������������� Phone call ��������������� 2�1 Using Onscreen Keyboard 3�1 Placing a call Onscreen Keyboard settings on the home screen to access the Phone application. Touch From the home screen, select Settings\Language & input, touch the Settings icon on the right of Android keyboard, and then Dial screen series of settings are available for your selection.
3�2 Answering or rejecting a call People ��������������������� When you receive a call, drag the icon rightward to answer the call, leftward to reject the call, upward to reject the call by sending a preset message. You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts, other applications on the web or on your phone.
Email ����������������������� Messaging ���������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with your smartphone. IMAP email accounts in your phone. To access this feature, touch from the Home screen. To access this function, touch Email from the Home screen.
7�3 Connecting to a computer Getting connected ������� With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between internal storage and a computer. Before using MTP or PTP, first mark USB debugging. Touch To connect to the Internet with this smartphone, you can use GPRS/ Settings\About phone, then touch Build number 7 times.
Find my location using Data backup ����������������� GPS satellites This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: application data to Google Servers, with your Google Account. •...
Applications & Making the most Internal storage ���� of your phone �������� 11�1 Applications You can download software upgrades for free from the website (www.alcatelonetouch.com). With this smartphone built-in Google applications and other third 12�1 Smart Suite party applications are available for your convenience. Smart Suite includes: With the built-in applications, you can: •...
Safety and use ��������������������� Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8. We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using 12�2 FOTA Upgrade your mobile phone. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use To access System Updates, please open Settings\About phone\ contrary to the instructions contained herein.
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Switch the mobile phone off when you are near gas or flammable Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, gas flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or blackouts station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere.
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• BATTERY: • RADIO WAVES: THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS Please note your phone is a unibody device, the back cover and battery FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. are not removable. Observe the following precautions: Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed - Do not attempt to open the back cover, and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to - Do not attempt to eject, replace and open battery,...
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference You may download the source codes from http://sourceforge.net/ (2) this device must accept any interference received, including projects/alcatel/files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge interference that may cause undesired operation. from internet.
LIMITED WARRANTY ������ Hearing Aid Compatibility Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device users in finding mobile phones that may be compatible with TCT Mobile (US), Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this their hearing devices.
My phone turns off by itself • Damage as result of physical abuse regardless of cause. • Check that your screen is locked when you are not using your • If the device is Rooted devices. smartphone, and make sure the Power key is not accidentally contacted while the screen is unlocked.
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Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. The smartphone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONETOUCH • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your smartphone is accessory.
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