About this Manual ..........About this Manual ..................... 1 Thank you for choosing the Alcatel 1X 5059Z. In order to keep your device in its best condition, please 1 Getting Started ....................4 read this manual and keep it for future reference.
6 Account ......................35 Getting Started ........Software Update ............................. 35 7 Safety and Use ....................36 8 General Information ..................46 Overview 9 MetroPCS Information ..................47 Microphone 10 12 Month Limited Warranty ................51 11 Recycling Information ..................52 12 Troubleshooting ....................
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Rear Camera Recent Apps button • Touch to open a card view of applications you've worked with recently. Home button • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. • Long press to turn on Google Now. You can get help such as getting directions and Flash Volume Keys restaurant information based on the content detected on the screen.
Setup Home Screen Setup your phone for the first time Status bar • Status/Notification indicators The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options: • Touch and drag down to open the Notification • Touch to select the phone's language, then touch panel.
Status Bar About Your Phone ......... From the status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to the left side).Here is a list of the icons you might see and their meanings: Power On/Off Icon Status Icon...
Battery Application ..........To optimize your battery life, you may do the following: Turn on power saving mode Call ....................• Go to Settings > Battery > Battery saver • Turn on the switch to enable battery saving mode. Making a call Lower screen brightness To make a call, touch •...
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Answering or rejecting a call Display suggested numbers Long press to access voicemail Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch to place the call or select a contact from by sliding or touching tabs, then to make the call. Or touch to make video call.
If you receive a voicemail, appears in the Status bar. Open the Notification panel and touch Voicemail. When finished, touch to save Select a picture or take a Contacts ..................photo for the contact Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize them with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone.
Settings • My info Touch to set up your profile. • Accounts Touch to add contact and configure related info. • Default account Touch to choose the default palce to save a new contact. for new contacts Contacts to display Choose contacts to display. •...
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Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other Add recipients compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. • Enter the recipient's phone number in the To bar. • Touch the Type message bar to enter the text of the message. •...
Note: If you are seeing a “password incorrect” error when setting up your Gmail Account Email ....................in Email app, please review the following options: Setting up Email Option 1. Generate an App password To set up your email account, touch from the Home screen, then select Email.
Option 3. Access Gmail through browser Schedule view Day view If you don’t want to change your security settings, please follow steps to access your Gmail: 3-day view • From the home page, press the OK button and press on the Browser. Enter https://www.google. com/gmail/ on the browser URL tab.
Deleting or editing an event Making a video • To delete or edit an event, touch the event to enter its details screen, touch to edit the event. • Touch to enter the Video mode. • Touch and Delete to remove the event. •...
Touch from full-screen picture view, more options will display for you to choose from. Gallery ..................Set effects such as Punch, Vintage, B/W, Bleach, etc. To view a picture/play a video Add a border. Pictures and videos are displayed by moments and albums in Gallery. Crop, Straighten, Rotate, Mirror or Draw the picture.
• Touch RESET to start a new timer. • Time Touch to set the alarm time. Repeat • Touch to select the days when you want the alarm to work. 3.10 Music ....................• Ringtone Touch to select a ringtone for the alarm. •...
Use 24-hour format Personalize Your Phone ......Turn on to display the time using the 24-hour clock format. Sound Language Adjusting volume: Your device can be operated using English and Spanish language. • Press the Up/Down button that is located on the right side of the device to adjust the Ringtone Changing phone language: &...
Wallpaper, brightness and screen timeout Security ........... Adjusting Wallpapers Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Wallpaper. • Screen lock • Touch Wallpapers to select from pre-loaded wallpapers. • Touch Gallery to select from images that are stored on your device. Screen lock allows you to set a password which protects your phone from intrusions.
Account ........... Safety and Use........We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your mobile phone. The manufacturer Software Update disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. To access Software Updates, follow the steps below: Traffic Safety •...
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• Switch the mobile device off when you are in health care facilities, except in designated areas. As Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCL Communications with many other types of equipment now in regular use, mobile devices can interfere with other Ltd.
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Privacy For a unibody device: Observe the following precautions: Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your mobile device regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with your •...
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Chargers Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the mobile device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the mobile device is Home A.C./ Travel chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F). designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the The chargers designed for your mobile device meet with the standard for safety of information network.
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Your mobile device is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you should avoid net/projects/alcatel/files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge from Internet. touching it or degrading it. As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in positions US Information Concerning the Federal CommunicationsCommission (“FCC”)
This smartphone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless General Information ......technologies that the smartphone uses. However, other wireless technologies may be used in this smartphone that have not been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of your smartphone thoroughly and in different locations to determine if you hear any Website: https://us.alcatelmobile.com •...
Payment Options: MetroPCS Information ......There are several ways to pay for your MetroPCS service. Auto Pay. Your credit or debit card is automatically debited two days before payment is due. • Service • Express Pay. Pay by credit or debit card online at metropcs.com. You will need the following information when activating service: •...
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• MetroPCS automated customer service from any phone: 1.888.8metro8 and follow the prompts In the event that the terms and conditions relating to a feature you may have selected or may be (1.888.863.8768) included in your Rate Plan conflict with the MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service, the MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service shall control.
Certain parties besides MetroPCS have the ability to place charges on your bill for premium services. Visit Alcatel Electronic Recycling Program website at https://us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility- You may access these services and authorize the placement of charges on your bill through your phone compliance/electronic-recycling-program/, or or online account.
• Verify the network coverage with your service provider. Troubleshooting ........• Check with your service provider that your SIM card is valid. • Try selecting the available network(s) manually. Before contacting the service center, here are some instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: •...
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• Select the microSD card as the location to store downloaded files. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require an Alcatel accessory. • Check your subscription status with your operator. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialled The phone can't be detected by others via Bluetooth •...
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• Adjust the brightness of screen as appropriate. • Extend the email auto-check interval for as long as possible. • Update news and weather information on manual demand, or increase their auto-check interval. • Exit background-running applications if they are not being used for extended periods of time. •...
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