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6040A

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for buying Alcatel ONE TOUCH 6040A. We hope you will
enjoy your high-quality mobile communication experience.
For more information about how to use the mobile phone, please go
to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual.
Also on our website you can find helpful FAQs, realize software
upgrade, etc.
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    6040A Quick Start Guide Thank you for buying Alcatel ONE TOUCH 6040A. We hope you will enjoy your high-quality mobile communication experience. For more information about how to use the mobile phone, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Your mobile ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Text input ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Phone call ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 People ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Messaging����������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Email ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19 Getting connected �������������������������������������������������������� 20 Locate my location using GPS satellites ��������������������� 22 Data backup ������������������������������������������������������������������ 23 Factory data reset ������������������������������������������������������� 23 Applications &...
  • Page 3: Your Mobile

    Your mobile ������������������ 1�1 Keys and connectors Power key Headset connector Front camera Touch screen Back key Menu key Home key micro-USB connector...
  • Page 4: Menu Key

    Camera Flash/ Flashlight Camera microSD SIM card slot card slot Volume up Volume down Menu key • Touch to access Settings options. • Touch and hold: Touch and hold it to open a list of thumbnail images of applications you've worked with recently.
  • Page 5: Power Key

    Power key • 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. • Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1�2 Getting started 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 phone before inserting or removing the SIM card. Installing the SIM card Removing the SIM card Before you install or remove the SIM card, press the raised dot on the card slot cover to open it.
  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Connect the battery charger to your phone and outlet respectively. The charging status bar will not float if your battery is extremely consumed. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug;...
  • Page 8: Home Screen

    1�3 Home screen You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to get a complete view of the home screen. Touch the Home key to switch to Home screen.
  • Page 9 Slide/Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web pages… at your convenience. Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker. Pinch/Spread Place your fingers of one hand on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
  • Page 10: Status Icons

    Status icons Receiving location data GPRS connected from GPS GPRS in use Roaming EDGE connected No SIM card inserted EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Ringer is silenced Phone microphone 3G in use is mute HSPA (3G+) connected Battery is very low HSPA (3G+) in use Battery is low Connected to a Wi-Fi...
  • Page 11: Notification Icons

    Notification icons New text or Missed call multimedia message Problem with SMS or Call on hold MMS delivery New Hangouts message Call forwarding is on New voicemail Uploading data Upcoming event Downloading data Data is synchronizing Download finished Song is playing Select input method An open Wi-Fi network Screenshot error...
  • Page 12: Quick Setting Panel

    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 notifications, you may touch and drag the Status bar with two fingers to access Quick setting panel directly. Quick setting panel Touch and drag down the Status bar to open Quick setting panel, where you may enable or disable functions or change modes by...
  • Page 13: Volume Adjustment

    1�3�3 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN, password, etc. 1�3�4 Personalize your Home screen You may 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 14: Text Input

    Text input ��������������������� 2�1 Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings From the home screen, select Settings\Language&input, touch the Settings icon on the right of Android keyboard, a series of settings are available for your selection. Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation.
  • Page 15: Phone Call

    2�2 Text editing You can edit the text you have entered. • Touch and hold or double-tap within the text you would like to edit. • Drag the tap to change the high-lighted selection. Following options will show: Select all , Cut , Copy •...
  • Page 16: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    3�2 Answering or rejecting a call 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. To mute the incoming calls, press the Volume up/down key or turn the phone face down if Turn over to mute is activated.
  • Page 17: People

    People ��������������������� 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 phone. 4�1 Adding a contact From the Home screen, select People app, then touch the icon in the contact list to create a new contact.
  • Page 18: Messaging

    Messaging ���������������� You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access this feature, touch from the Home screen. • Touch to view the whole message thread. • Touch and hold to Delete message or Create shortcut Touch to create a new message Touch to search in all messages All messages you receive or send out can be saved in...
  • Page 19: Email

    Email ����������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your phone. To access this function, touch Email from Home screen. An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set-up an email account.
  • Page 20: Getting Connected

    Getting connected ������� To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7�1 Connecting to the Internet 7�1�1 GPRS/EDGE/3G The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G.
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Computer

    7�3 Connecting to a computer With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between internal storage and computer. Before using MTP or PTP you should firstly mark USB debugging, touch Settings\About phone, then touch Build number for 7 times.
  • Page 22: Locate My Location Using Gps Satellites

    Locate my location using GPS satellites To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: on quick setting panel to get to Settings. • Touch • Access Location access Turn on GPS satellites • Find your location by opening Maps: Use your phone’s GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint your location within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”).
  • Page 23: Data Backup

    Data backup ����������������� This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google Account. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new phone the first time you sign in with your Google Account.
  • Page 24: Applications & Internal Storage

    Applications & Internal storage ���� 11�1 Applications With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. With the built-in applications, you can • Communicate with friends • Exchange messages or emails with friends •...
  • Page 25: Making The Most Of Your Phone

    Making the most of your phone �������� You can download software upgrade for free from the website (www. alcatelonetouch.com). 12�1 ONE TOUCH Center ONE TOUCH Center includes: Contacts • It allows you to back up contact entries so that you don't have to worry about losing, breaking, switching phones or changing service providers.
  • Page 26: Fota Upgrade

    12�2�1 Mobile Upgrade Download Mobile Upgrade from ALCATEL ONE TOUCH website (www.alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and update your phone by following the step by step instructions (refer to the User Guide provided together with the tool). Your phone’s software will now have the latest software.
  • Page 27: Safety And Use

    Safety and use ��������������������� 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 consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. •...
  • Page 28 cm from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump. In particular when using the mobile phone you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any. Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device.
  • Page 29 All persons should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: - Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
  • Page 30: Radio Waves

    Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country): Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 200 mA Output: 5 V, 1A Battery: Lithium 2000 mAh • RADIO WAVES: THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 31 mobile phones away from the head and body. (fact sheet n°193). Additional WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following website: http://www. who.int/peh-emf. Note: 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.
  • Page 32 TCT. You may download the source codes from http://sourceforge.net/ projects/alcatel/files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge from internet. It depends on countries.
  • Page 33: General Information

    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 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 FCC ID: RAD 370 General information �������...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    TCT Mobile (US), Inc� Warranty ����������������������������� TCT Mobile (US), Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device that should this product or part thereof during normal consumer usage and condition be proven to be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt from an authorized sales agent.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    How to obtain Hardware Service within the terms of this warranty: Create a user profile (alcatel.finetw.com) and then create an RMA for the defective device. Ship the device with a copy of the original proof of purchase (e.g. original copy of the dated bill of sale, invoice) with the owner’s return address (No PO Boxes accepted), wireless carrier’s...
  • Page 36 • Use Factory date reset and the upgrade tool to perform phone formatting or software upgrading (to reset factory data, hold down the power key and the Volume up key at the same time). ALL User phone data: contacts, photos, messages and files, downloaded applications will be lost permanently.
  • Page 37 My phone cannot 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.
  • Page 38 • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONE TOUCH accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number cannot be dialed •...
  • Page 39: All Rights Reserved

    This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending above actions will make your phone return to normal temperatures. ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCT Mobile Limited. © Copyright 2013 TCT Mobile Limited...

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