Getting Started; Home Screen; App List - Alcatel GO FLIP Manual

1.2

Getting started

1.2.1 Set up
Inserting or removing the nano-SIM/microSD card
A nano-SIM card is required to make phone calls and use cellular networks. If
you have a SIM card, insert it before setting up the phone. Do not attempt to
insert other SIM types like micro or standard cards, as you may damage your
phone.
Power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM/microSD card.
Charging the battery
You are advised to fully charge the battery. Insert the small end of the charging
cable into the charge port, and plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste, disconnect your
charger when the battery is fully charged; switch off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
In Settings you can also lower the brightness of the screen, and shorten
the length of time before the screen goes to sleep.
1.2.2 Power on your phone
To turn your phone on, hold down the End/power key until the phone powers
on. It will take a few seconds before the screen lights up. Unlock your phone
with a password before the Home screen can display if you've set a screen lock
in Settings.
Set up your phone for the first time
The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options:
• Select the phone's language, then press
• Select an enabled Wi-Fi, then press
Even if no SIM card is installed, your phone will still power on and you will
be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network and use some of the phone's features.
1.2.3 Power off your phone
To turn your phone off, hold down the End/power key until the Phone turns off.
to go next.
to go next.
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1.3

Home screen

1.4

App list

Press the Center soft key from the Home screen to access the App list.
1.4.1 Status bar
The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your
phone's status and new notification alerts appear in the Status bar.
Status bar
• S tatus/Notifications
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