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918A Vodafone Smart 861 Quick Start Guide For more information about how to use the cellphone, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual. Moreover, from the website you can also consult FAQ, realize software upgrade, etc. English - CJB321BALAAA IP4082_918A_QG_BDL_Eng_USA_08_120307.indd 1...
• On Home screen, press to quickly access Settings Getting started menu or Notification panel; to launch quick search; to manage applications; to customize your 1.2.1 Set-up Home screen by adding applications or changing wallpaper. Removing or installing the back cover •...
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Installing or removing the battery 1.2.2 Power on your cellphone Hold down the Power key until the cellphone powers on. It will take some seconds before the screen lights up. Set up your cellphone for the first time The first time you power on the cellphone, you're are prompted to set up your cellphone in multiple ways: language, input method, mobile data connection, account setup and synchronization, system update, •...
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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 To access an application, touch it with your finger. quick access. Press Home key to switch to Home screen. Touch and Hold Status bar •...
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Status icons Notification icons Receiving location data New Gmail message Call in progress (green) GPRS connected from GPS Call in progress using New text or Bluetooth headset GPRS in use Speakerphone is on multimedia message (blue) Problem with text or EDGE connected Roaming multimedia message...
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Notification panel Reposition Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move Touch and drag down the Status bar or press Menu key and touch mode, drag the item to desired position, then release. Hold the icon Notifications to open the notification panel.
2.1.2 TouchPal keyboard Text input ..... Using Onscreen Keyboard : TouchPal settings Onscreen keyboard will display automatically when a program : Edit panel requires entering text or numbers. : Voice input Touch to hide keyboard. Onscreen keyboard settings Press and hold to enter multiple choice mode.
Consulting your call memory Scroll up or You can access your call memory by touching Application tab from down to view the Home screen and touching Call log to view call history in matched results categories of Missed calls, Outgoing calls, and Incoming calls. Touch and hold to access Voicemail Contacts...
Sending a text message Messaging ....Enter cellphone number of the recipient on To bar or touch add recipients, touch Type to compose bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch Send to send the text message. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this cellphone.
To create and send emails To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network • Press Menu key from Inbox screen, and touch Compose. • Press Menu key from Home screen. • Enter recipient(s)’s email address in To field, and if necessary, press •...
To disconnect: You can also mark GPS EPO assistance or A-GPS to speed up the GPS location fix time. • Unmount the microSD card on your computer. When open Maps, you can find your location: • Open the Notifications panel and touch Turn off USB storage.
Activated this function, a wide variety of settings and data are • Track you location, view traffic situations, search for locations and backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of get navigation information to your destination the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the •...
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When switched on, your cellphone emits electromagnetic waves that can interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems such as ABS anti- Download One Touch Upgrade from ALCATEL website (www. lock brakes or airbags. To ensure that there is no problem: alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and...
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Switch the cellphone off when you are near gas or flammable Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel to flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or depot, gas station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure atmosphere.
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• BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES: Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country): Before removing the battery from your cellphone, please make sure Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A that the cellphone is switched off. Output: 5 V, 550/1000 mA Observe the following precautions for battery use: Battery: Lithium 1300 mAh...
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918A Bluetooth Vodafone Smart 861 Bluetooth and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there QD ID B018542...
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General information ..Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty ....• Website: www.alcatelonetouch.com • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch TCT Mobile North America LTD warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device, that should this product or part •...
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• Check the battery charge level My cellphone cannot charge properly • Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and the charger from the box • Make sure your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger •...
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• Make sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory • Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is When I select a number from my contacts, the number...
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• Check that your computer meets the requirements for Alcatel Android Manager Installation • Make sure that you’re using the right cable from the box. I am unable to download new files • Make sure there is sufficient phone memory for your download •...
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