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Alcatel ONETOUCH FLINT User Manual

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  • Page 1 ALCATEL ONTOUCH Flint™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting your call settings ................... 29 property of their respective owners. Contacts ....................32 ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication LTD. ONETOUCH and Flint are trademarks of TCL Communication LTD. Importing and exporting contacts ............... 32 ©...
  • Page 3 Messaging ....................38 Browsing the Internet ................50 Opening the messaging screen ................38 Using the Browser ....................50 Sending a message ....................38 Opening a web page or searching the web ............50 Replying to a message..................39 Using multiple browser tabs .................. 51 Forwarding a message ..................
  • Page 4 Entertainment .................... 60 Phone settings ................... 84 Capturing a photo ....................60 WIRELESS & NETWORKS................... 84 Adjusting camera settings ..................61 DEVICE ........................85 Recording a video ....................62 PERSONAL ....................... 89 Playing your music ....................63 System ........................92 Using your gallery ....................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Phone setup Removing or installing the back cover Important: To avoid damage to the phone, please use the standard micro- SIM card included in the box. Installing a microSD card (not included) Place the microSD card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its housing.

  • Page 6: Extending The Battery Life

    Charging the battery Warning! Use only ALCATEL-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone. Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn on, Attempting to remove the battery could result in injury and will void your find a signal, and make a few calls.

  • Page 7: Getting Around

    Setting up your phone for the first time Waking up your phone Press the Power key to activate your screen display. Follow the steps below to set up your phone for the first time or after factory reset: Note: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN, or password for your phone (see Settings –...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Camera Flash/Flashlight Camera Headset port Earpiece Proximity and light sensor Power key Indicator light Camera lens Status and notification bar Volume keys Touch screen Recent apps key Home key Charging/data port Back key...

  • Page 9: Key Functions

    Key functions Volume Press the Volume Key to increase or decrease the Keys volume. Function Press the Volume key to take photo. Press the Volume key to adjust the ringtone volume or Recent Tap to see recently used applications. mutes the rington of an in coming call. apps key Press Volume key to adjust the media volume in Music/ Video/Streaming mode.
  • Page 10 Extended home screen Removing items from your home screen In addition to the main home screen, your phone has one extended home 1. Press and hold the item you want to delete until Remove appears on screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Simply the screen.
  • Page 11 Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected Alarm is set New Gmail message Missed call GPRS in use Bluetooth is on New Email message Call forwarding is on Connected to a Bluetooth New text or multimedia EDGE connected Connected to VPN device message EDGE in use...
  • Page 12 Using the Notifications panel Quick setting panel Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel Touch and drag down the Notification panel or touch to open the Quick setting panel. Get quick access to commonly used settings like Wi-Fi, screen or Notification panel.

  • Page 13: Protecting Your Phone With Encryption

    Protecting your phone with a screen unlock pattern Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows: • Set a lock screen PIN or password. You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you need to swipe the screen, draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password • Charge the battery.

  • Page 14: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Note: As you enter digits, your phone searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, touch it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number . Making calls 4.

  • Page 15: Receiving Calls

    Dial from text message Using options during a call If a text message contains a phone number that you want to call, you can During a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Tap an option to make the call while viewing the text message. select it.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Your Call Settings

    Adjusting your call settings To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Swipe right to answer the call. This puts the first caller on hold and From the home screen, tap > > Settings to configure the call options. answers the second call.
  • Page 17 • Vibrate: Mark the checkbox to enable vibration when a new voicemail DTMF Tones arrives. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency, or DTMF is a method for instructing a telephone switching system of the telephone number to be dialed, or to issue Fixed Dialling Numbers commands to switching systems or related telephony equipment.

  • Page 18: Contacts

    Contacts Sharing contact information You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc. contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.

  • Page 19: Searching For A Contact

    Searching for a contact Separating contact information If contact information from different sources was joined in error, you can 1. Tap above the contacts list. separate the information back into individual contacts on your phone. 2. Enter the contact name you want to search for. Matching contacts will be listed.

  • Page 20: Entering Text

    Entering text Text editing You can edit the text you have entered. Using Onscreen Keyboard • Touch and hold or double-tap within the text you would like to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. Onscreen Keyboard settings • The following options will show: To edit text, choose from: Select all, Cut, Touch Settings >...

  • Page 21: Messaging

    Messaging 4. If you want to send a multimedia message, tap the paper clip icon to attach a file or a slideshow to the message. You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia 5. Tap to send your message. messages (MMS).

  • Page 22: Forwarding A Message

    Email Forwarding a message 1. From the Messaging screen, touch and hold the thread you want to From the home screen, tap > Email. You can receive and send emails forward. from your webmail or other accounts using POP3 or IMAP , or access your 2.

  • Page 23: Responding To An Email

    Responding to an email Deleting an email You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a batch of You can reply to or forward a message that you receive . You can also delete emails. messages and manage them in other ways. >...

  • Page 24: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    Connecting to the Internet Adding and editing email accounts Adding an email account Your phone’s impressive networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network with ease. You can use default After setting up your first email account (see Email – Setting up the first email connection settings to connect to the Web via your mobile network or Wi-Fi.

  • Page 25: Turning On Wi-Fi

    Turning on Wi-Fi 3. Tap > Add network. 4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other network Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access configuration details. at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    Adding a VPN Method two: PIN 1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi. > Settings > More... > VPN settings. 1. From the home screen, tap 2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position. 2. Tap and fill in the information provided by your network administrator. Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you >...

  • Page 27: Browsing The Internet

    Browsing the Internet Using multiple browser tabs You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in each tab) Use Browser to view web pages and search for information. and switch between them freely. Using the Browser Opening a new browser tab >...

  • Page 28: Downloading Files

    Tethering & portable hotspot Downloading files 1. Press and hold an image or a link to a file or to another web page. You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer 2. In the menu that opens, tap Save image or Save link, enter the name via a USB cable (USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by then OK.

  • Page 29: To Rename Or Secure Your Portable Hotspot

    Using Wi-Fi Direct To rename or secure your portable hotspot When Mobile Hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. connection without requiring a wireless router.

  • Page 30: Receiving Data Via Wi-Fi Direct

    Bluetooth Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones notification in the status bar. Tap Accept to start receiving the data. or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for wirelessly within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters).

  • Page 31: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to > Settings > Bluetooth. 1. From the home screen, tap share. 2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the position if Bluetooth is off.

  • Page 32: Entertainment

    Entertainment Number Function Tap to select modes and settings. You can use your phone to take photos and record videos. Photos and Tap the screen to set a focus. videos are stored to the phone’s microSDHC card or the phone’s internal Double-tap then drag or pinch/spread two fingers together to storage.

  • Page 33: Recording A Video

    Playing your music Tap the icon to access Camera settings: • Size: Set the phone size. > Mix to play audio files stored on your From the home screen, tap • Timer: Set the timer to OFF, 5s or 10s. phone.

  • Page 34: Playing Music

    Playing music Number Function Tap a song in the music library to listen to it. The following playback screen Tap to display the left screenshot. appears. Tap to play or pause.  T ap to lock/unlock the screen.   Tap to choose the sound effect.

  • Page 35: Using Your Gallery

    Deleting albums Rotate your device to access advanced DJ mode. 1. Tap to turn on manual mixing. 1. Press and hold an album until it is selected. 2. Tap more albums that you want to delete. 2. Tap to add effects to the songs playing, move sliders to switch between tracks, adjust playing speed etc.

  • Page 36: Making Memorable Memos

    Playing any saved memo Number Function Return to the album. 1. Tap at the top right of the screen to see all recordings. Delete the photo. 2. Tap before the memo to play it.  S hare the photo. Note: You can also tap to rename, delete, share, check its file information.

  • Page 37: Google Applications

    Google applications Google Calendar > Calendar to use Google Calendar, From the home screen, tap Signing in to your Google account lets you synchronize Gmail, calendar Google’s time management application. You can use the calendar to events, contacts and other data between your phone and the web. And if schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.

  • Page 38: Google Maps

    • Home: Add a suggested person, or see posts people have shared with • Battery saving: Use only Wi-Fi and mobile networks to get your approximate you, a circle you are in, or everyone. location. This will drain less power from your battery than using GPS. • Circles: Find people to add to your Google+ circles, create new circles, • Device only: Use GPS to pinpoint your location.

  • Page 39: Google Search

    Google Search 2. Tap 3. Select the mode of transportation and then enter a start and end point. If You can search for information on the Web or your phone using Google your location is found, it will appear in the start point field by default. Search, or perform certain tasks by speaking.

  • Page 40: Google Music

    Google Music   The Play Music application ( ) works with Google Music, Google’s online  music store and streaming service. You can stream via mobile data or Wi-Fi and listen to your favorite songs that you’ve added to your online Google Music library.

  • Page 41: Google Play Store

    3. Tap Delete > OK. You can still control the music when you are not in the playback screen. • In the music library of the Play Music app, tap the summary information at Note: Certain automatically created playlists such as Last added cannot be the bottom of the screen to restore the playback screen.

  • Page 42: Creating A Google Wallet Account

    Applications 2. Wait for the app to be downloaded and installed automatically. Payment needs to be authorized before paid apps start downloading. The app is successfully installed when the icon appears in the status bar. Calculator Open the app from this notification or by locating it in Apps From the home screen, tap >...

  • Page 43: Downloads

    Using the Stopwatch and Countdown Evernote in the Time app to use the stopwatch or the countdown timer. > Evernote. Evernote allows you to organize From the home screen, tap Stopwatch allows you to record lap times, while Countdown allows you to set your notes and keep productivity high.

  • Page 44: Phone Settings

    Phone settings More • Airplane mode: Swipe the On/Off switch to turn airplane mode on or off. • Default SMS app: Choose the preferred application for sending and From the home screen, tap > Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone.
  • Page 45 Lock screen • Vibrate for calls: Touch to vibrate phone for incoming calls. • Do not disturb: Touch to set whether interrupt and priority interruptions. Func • Ringtone: Touch to set your incoming call ringtone. After Func is activated, a couple of apk shortcuts will be displayed on your • Default notification ringtone: Touch to set the default sound for lock screen.

  • Page 46: Personal

    Battery Connect to PC Select the USB connection mode between your phone and PC. Check how much power remains for the battery and what has been using the battery. You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions.
  • Page 47 Language & input Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access the micro-SIM card. Note: Put all your confidential passwords in a safe place for future use. • Language: Select a language and region for your system. If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more times than allowed, your micro-SIM • Spell checker: Use Google spell checker to check for spelling errors when card will be locked and you cannot access the mobile phone network .

  • Page 48: System

    Upgrading the phone software • Factory data reset: Reset your phone to factory default settings. All your personal data from the phone’s internal storage will be erased. You can also erase the data on the microSDHC card during the process. FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Possible solution Battery not The battery or battery charger is Contact the dealer. If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs abnormally, charging damaged. you can refer to the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be The phone’s temperature is below Adjust the environment to avoid 0°C or higher than 45°C.

  • Page 50: For Your Safety

    For your safety Problem Possible causes Possible solution Unable to The micro-SIM card is invalid. Contact your service provider. connect to the You are not within the network’s Check the service area with your General safety network service area. service provider. Poor signal.

  • Page 51: Fcc Rf Exposure Information (Sar)

    FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a separation distance limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal of 0.49 inches (15 mm) between the unit and the human body.

  • Page 52: Fcc Compliance

    FCC compliance Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for mobile phones This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make digital wireless telephones harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants .

  • Page 53: Ctia

    CTIA This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for a) Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.

  • Page 54: Distraction

    Distraction • Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your phone or its accessories. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the Driving device or its accessories. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories. Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident.

  • Page 55: Electrical Safety

    Antenna • Use the special features that are designed to minimize the times of pressing buttons, such as Message Templates and Predictive Text. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. • Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax. Normal use position Emergency calls When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your ear, with This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which...

  • Page 56: Interference

    Connection to a car Hearing aids Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience electrical system. interference noise when using wireless devices or when one is nearby. The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the Faulty and damaged products distance from the interference source, increasing the separation between...

  • Page 57: Explosive Environments

    Specifications Interference in cars Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, Handset specifications are shown in the following table. some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is included in the Network frequency GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 installation.

  • Page 58: 12 Month Limited Warranty

    12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY • Acts of god such as inclement weather, lightning, power surges, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids or foods, chemical products, download of files, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation; TCL Communications Ltd. warrants to the original retail purchaser of this • Removal or altering of the wireless device’s event labels or serial numbers wireless device that should this product or part thereof during normal (IMEI);...

  • Page 59: Electronic Recycling

    Electronic Recycling 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.

  • Page 60: Notes

    Notes...

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