Table of Contents Your phone ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Keys and connectors ................5 1.2 Getting started...................8 1.3 Home screen ....................13 Phone�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 2.1 Making a call ....................15 2.2 Answer or decline a call ..............16 2.3 Calling your voicemail .................17 Contacts �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17 View your Contacts ................17 3.2 Adding a contact ...................
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This device meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. When carrying the device or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm www.sar-tick.com from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements.
1 Your phone ����������������������������������������� Keys and connectors Internal screen OK/Press and hold for the Google Assistant Left Menu Right Menu Place/Answer Call Power/Back/Hang Up Navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right)
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Headset Jack Camera Volume External screen Charging Port Left Menu • Press to access Notifications from the home screen. • Commands will show on screen. Press to select. Right Menu • Press to access Contacts from the Home screen. • Commands will show on screen.
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Navigation Key Shortcuts accessible from the Home screen • Navigate up to access Quick Settings, such as Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and more. • Navigate down to access Camera and quickly capture photos and videos. • Navigate left to access the Apps on the Home screen (Store, Google Assistant, Google Maps, and YouTube).
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Inserting or removing the Nano SIM and microSD card You must insert your Nano SIM card to make phone calls using your network. • Insert a SIM or microSD™ card into the card slot with the gold-colored contacts facing down. •...
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Charging battery Insert the small end of the charging cable into the charge port as shown and connect the charger to a power outlet. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, disconnect your charger when the battery is fully charged, and switch off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other wireless connections when they are not in use.
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• Select the phone’s language, then press Right Menu go to the next step. • Select an available Wi-Fi network, or press Right Menu to Skip to the next step. • Confirm your Date & Time settings as automatic or manual, then press Right Menu to go to the next step. •...
Home screen Status/Notifications Bar • Displays Status and Notification indicators Time Date Notices Contacts • Displays all • Access to Contacts notifications Navigation Ring • Shortcuts accessible from the Home screen OK/your Goggle Assistant • Press to access the main menu •...
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1.3.1 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to the left side). New text or Missed call multimedia message New Email message Upcoming event 4G LTE connected Alarm set EDGE connected Bluetooth active ® Silent mode No SIM card installed Wi-Fi active...
1.3.2 Change the Home screen wallpaper • From the Home screen, press OK , select Settings and then Navigate left or right icon to select Personalization. • Navigate to Display > Wallpaper. Select Camera, Wallpaper or Gallery and press OK to enter option.
International call To dial an international call, press key twice to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and finally press Place/Answer Call Emergency call Dial emergency number and press Place/Answer Call make an emergency call. Emergency calls work without a SIM card, but still require network coverage.
2.3 Calling your voicemail Press and hold key to call and listen to your voicemail. 3 Contacts ������������������������������������� View your Contacts Contacts app provides quick and easy access to your stored contacts. You can access this app by pressing OK from the Home screen, then selecting the Contacts app and pressing...
Adding a contact On the contacts list screen, press Left Menu to access New Contact and input the contact information. Navigate down to access next contact information category. When finished, press OK to save. Editing a contact In contacts list screen, select contact and press Right Menu to access Options, select Edit contact, and press OK to edit.
When finished editing, press OK to save. To cancel edit mode, press Left Menu to cancel, then Right Menu to confirm discard. 3.4 Deleting a contact In contacts list screen, press Right Menu to access Options, then select Delete contacts, and press OK select the contact to be deleted.
Navigate up or down and OK to select, and then press Right Menu . A confirmation page will display, press Right Menu to delete. Sharing a contact You can share a single contact with others by sending the contact’s vCard to them via E-Mail, Messages, and Bluetooth. Select a contact you want to share, press Right Menu access Options, and then select Share.
• Create group: Press OK to create a new group. You can select contacts to add to the new group from the Contacts list. • Block contacts: Press OK and Left Menu to add blocked number. • Import Contacts: Import contacts from memory card, Gmail, and Outlook.
An SMS of more than 160 characters will be counted as an additional SMS. Specific letters or characters will also increase the size of the SMS. This may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient. 4.2 Send a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, contacts and sounds by pressing Right Menu to access Options.
4.3 How to type a message Inputting Text There are different ways to enter text to create contacts, write emails or send messages. You may choose from the different methods by pressing key and alternate between: • Abc (sentence case), abc (lower case), or ABC (caps lock): with this mode you must press each key multiple times to create each letter.
Using your Google Assistant Use the Google Assistant to enter a text message using your voice. • With the cursor in the text bar, press and hold OK launch the Google Assistant. • Once the “Listening...” screen appears, you can say the words you would like to enter.
5 Email��������������������������������������������� You can access the Email app by pressing OK from the Home screen, select Email app and press OK An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set up an email account. • Welcome screen will display. Enter your name and email address of the account you want to setup.
• If you do not want to send the email right away, you can press Right Menu and select Save as draft to save a copy. 6 Camera���������������������������������������� Your mobile phone features a Camera app to take photos and shoot videos. Photo mode To access the Camera app, press OK from the Home...
Zoom in/out Navigate up or down to zoom lens in and out. Options Press Right Menu to access: • Self Timer: Sets the time a photo is taken after pressing • Grid: Adds grid lines to photo screen to help take better photos by using grid lines to align photo image.
7 Gallery ����������������������������������������� The Gallery app provides you with one location to view and . The Gallery app also offers organize all your saved photos additional photo options. To access the Gallery app, press OK from the Home screen, select Gallery app and press OK Press Left Press Right Menu Menu...
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• Share: Share the photo via Email, Messages and Bluetooth. • Select Multiple: Allows you to select more than one photo in the Gallery. • File Info: Displays file name, size, image type, date taken and resolution. • Lock: Select to lock photo from being deleted, edited, or renamed.
8 Video �������������������������������������������� To access the Video app, press OK from the Home screen, select the Video app and press OK When accessing this application, you can share, delete and obtain file information for your saved videos. 9 Music �������������������������������������������� Use the Music app to play music files stored on your phone. Music files can be downloaded from your computer to your phone using a USB cable. To access the Music app, press OK from the Home screen, select Music app...
Pin a web address To easily navigate to your favorite sites, you can pin a web address to the Browser app or to your app screen. With the browser open on the website, press Right Menu access Options: • Select Pin to Top Sites to add a bookmark to your Top Sites section on the Browser app.
Day view Weekly view Month view 11.2 Creating new events Press Left Menu to add new events from any Calendar view. • Fill in new event information. • If it is a whole-day event, you can select All-day Event. • When finished, press Right Menu to save.
11.3 Event reminder If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives. 12 Clock ������������������������������������������ Your mobile phone features a Clock app with an Alarm, Timer and Stopwatch function. To access the Clock app, press OK from the Home screen, select Clock app and press OK...
To adjust alarm settings More options are available for saved alarms by selecting the alarm to be edited and pressing Right Menu from the Alarm screen: • Edit: Edit selected alarm. • Delete: Delete selected alarm. • Delete all: Delete all alarms. •...
12.3 Stopwatch From the Timer screen, Navigate right to enter the Stopwatch screen. • Press OK to start the Stopwatch. • When the Stopwatch is ongoing: Press Right Menu to record the lap. Press OK to pause the time. • When the Stopwatch is paused: Press OK to continue the total time.
Enter the numbers using the keypad. Select the mathematical operation to be performed using Navigation , follow onscreen guide for each navigation direction and the corresponding mathematical operation. Press OK to select equals = and get results. 14 FM Radio����������������������������������� Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality.
Navigate left and right to search radio stations. Press and hold Navigate left and right to search and go to the nearest lower/higher frequency channel. Press Right Menu to access Options, select Add to favorites, Edit favorites or Switch to speaker/earphone. Favorite channels will have red star added and will be displayed in channel list for easy access.
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15.1.2 Mobile network & Data Carrier Press OK to select the Carrier automatically. Mobile data If you do not need to transmit data on all mobile networks, turn off Mobile data to avoid incurring significant charges for data use on local operator mobile networks, particularly if you do not have a mobile data agreement.
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15.1.4 Bluetooth Bluetooth allows your phone to exchange data (videos, images, music, etc.) with other Bluetooth devices within a close range such as another phone, computer, printer, headset, car kit, etc. 15.1.5 Geolocation KaiOS uses GPS, and additional supplemental information such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to approximate your location.
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Fixed Dialing Numbers Fixed dialing number (FDN) is a SIM service mode, where outgoing calls are restricted to a set of phone numbers. These numbers are added to the FDN list. The most common practical application of FDN is for parents to restrict the phone numbers to which their children can dial.
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WEA Sound Mark the checkbox to enable emergency alert sound. WEA Vibrate Mark the checkbox to enable emergency alert vibrate. Presidential alert Presidential alert is enabled by default. Extreme alert Mark the checkbox to enable extreme alert. Severe alert Mark the checkbox to enable severe alert. AMBER alert Mark the checkbox to enable amber alert.
15.2 Personalization 15.2.1 Sound Volume Set volume for Media, Ringtones & Alerts and Alarm. Tones Set Vibrate, Ringtones, Notice Alerts, or Manage Tones. Manage Tones offers access to System Ringtones and Notice Alerts for reviewing or sharing, and My Ringtones to assign music in Music Library to Ringtones. Other Sounds Enable or disable the sound for Dial pad and Camera.
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15.2.3 Search Search Engine Select preferred default search engine. Select from: Yahoo, Google, Bing or DuckDuckGo. Search Suggestions Enable or disable search suggestions. 15.2.4 Notifications Show on Lock Screen Enable or disable having notifications shown on lock screen. App Notices Enable or disable having notifications when available Apps received new notifications, such as Bluetooth, Calendar, Call Log, E-Mail, KaiOS Pay etc.
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Time zone Select to manually set the phone's time zone. Format Select 12-hour clock format or 24-hour clock format. Clock Select whether to show or hide clock on home screen. 15.2.6 Language Select preferred language: English or Spanish. 15.2.7 Input methods Use Predictive Select to turn Predictive methods On or Off.
15.3 Privacy & Security 15.3.1 Screen Lock Screen Lock Screen lock allows you to set a 4-digit pass code which protects your phone information if lost or stolen. Your phone will ask for pass code entry in order to access device. Change Passcode Once Screen Lock is On, this option displays.
15.3.5 Browsing Privacy Clear browsing history or clear cookies and stored data. 15.4 Storage Clean Up Storage Review and erase application data, such as from Messages, Contacts, Camera and more. USB Storage Enabling USB storage allows another computer or device connected using USB to access files on this phone.
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Legal Information Contains information about KaiOS License Terms and Open Source Licenses. AT&T Software Update Check and Install new Software Updates. Factory Reset Erase all of your personal data from internal phone storage, including information about your accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting the phone does not erase any system software updates you’ve downloaded or any files on your microSD card, such as music or photos.
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15.5.4 Accessibility Invert Colors Turn On/Off color inversion. Backlight Turn On/Off backlight. Large text Turn On/Off large text. Captions Turn On/Off captions for phone screen. Readout Readout mode function reads labels of interface elements and provides sound response. Mono Audio Turn On/Off mono audio. Volume Balance Set volume balance value. Keypad Vibration Turn On/Off keypad vibration.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Hearing aid mode can be used by people who are deaf, have poor hearing or speech impairments. After connecting the phone and hearing aid device, calls are linked to a relay service, which converts incoming speech to text for the person using the hearing aid and converts outgoing text from the hearing aid device to a spoken voice for the person on the other end of the conversation.
3. Verify your email address via the email sent on another device or computer. 4. Return to KaiOS Account setup on your phone and sign in. 15.6.2 Anti-Theft To access Remote Lock or Device Wipe, please visit https://services.kaiostech.com/antitheft 16 Making the most out of your phone �������������������������������������������������...
17 Safety information ���������������������� We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your device. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein. •...
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Switch the device off when you are in healthcare facilities, except in designated areas. As with many other types of equipment now in regular use, these devices can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or equipment using radio frequencies. Switch the device off when you are near gas or flammable liquids.
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Do not open, dismantle, or attempt to repair your device yourself. Do not drop, throw, or bend your device. To avoid any injury, do not use the device if the screen is damaged, cracked, or broken. Do not paint the device. Only use batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are recommended by TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited and its affiliates and are compatible...
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Before removing the battery from your device, make sure that the device is switched off. Observe the following precautions for battery use: Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic fumes and burns). Do not puncture, disassemble, or cause a short-circuit in a battery.
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They should be used for this purpose only. • Electronic Recycling For more information on Electronic Recycling: Visit Alcatel Electronic Recycling Program website at https://us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility-compliance/ electronic-recycling-program/...
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• Battery Recycling (USA & Canada): Alcatel partners with Call2Recycle to offer a safe and ® convenient battery recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit the USA and Canada website at https:// us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility-compliance/battery- recycling/ and https://ca.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility- compliance/battery-recycling/.
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This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...
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During SAR testing, this is set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage near the body with the separation of 15 mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
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Exposure to radio frequency On product, go to Settings > Device > Device Information > Legal information > RF Exposure Or go to https://us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility- compliance/mobile-and-health/ and search for model 4052R. SAR compliance for body operation is based on a separation distance of 15 mm between the device and the human body.
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Please note by using the device some of your personal data may be shared with the main device. It is under your responsibility to protect your own personal data, not to share with it with any unauthorized devices or third party devices connected to yours.
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You can access, review, and edit your personal information at any time by logging into your user account, visiting your user profile, or contacting us directly. Should you require us to edit or delete your personal data, we may ask you to provide us with evidence of your identity before we can act on your request.
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This smartphone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless 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 interfering noise when using this smartphone with your hearing aid or cochlear implant.
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited and its affiliates is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Alcatel 4052R Bluetooth Declaration ID D044935 The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
18 General information �������������������� • Website: http://us.alcatelmobile.com http://ca.alcatelmobile.com • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelmobileus/ http://www.facebook.com/alcatelmobilecanada/ • Call support: U.S.A.: 855-368-0829 Canada: 855-844-6058 • Email support: U.S.A.: http://us.alcatelmobile.com/contact/ Canada: http://ca.alcatelmobile.com/contact/ • Manufacturer: TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited 5/F, Building 22E, 22 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong An electronic version of this product safety information is available in English and other languages according to...
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Disclaimer There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the device’s operation, depending on the software release of your device or specific operator services. TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne by the operator exclusively. This device may contain materials, including applications and software in executable or source code form, which is submitted by third parties for inclusion in this device ("Third Party Materials").
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may be subject to paid updates and upgrades in the future; TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited waives any responsibility regarding such additional costs, which shall be borne exclusively by the purchaser. The availability of the applications may vary depending on the countries and the operators where the device is used;...
19 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ���� TCT Mobile Inc., offers a 1 year limited warranty on all TCL, Alcatel, and Alcatel One-Touch devices that are found to be defective in materials or workmanship upon submission of the following items: 1. P roof of purchase – consisting of original invoice or sales slip indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s name, model...
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• TCT will not be responsible for failure to use the battery in accordance with the specific instructions of core outlined in the product user manual. For example, do not attempt to open sealed devices, such as batteries. Opening of sealed devices may result in bodily injury and/or property damage. •...
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3. All refund requests shall be submitted to the retailer where the device(s) were originally purchased and shall subject to the retailer’s refund policies. Customers may obtain the retailers return policies at the links provided below: a. U.S. https://us.alcatelmobile.com/return-policy/ b. Canada https://ca.alcatelmobile.com/return-policy/ 4.
20 Troubleshooting ���������������������������� Before contacting the service center, follow the instructions below: • You are advised to fully charge ( ) the battery for optimal operation. • Avoid storing large amounts of data in your phone as this may affect its performance. • Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) Upgrade tool to update your phone›s software. To access Update phone, press Settings >...
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My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed • Try connecting in another location. • Verify the network coverage with your service provider. • Check with your service provider that your SIM card is valid. • Try selecting the available network(s) manually.
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I am unable to use the features described in the manual • Check with your service provider to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure this feature does not require an Alcatel accessory.
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When I select a number from my contacts, the number cannot be dialed • Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file. • Make sure that you have selected the country prefix when calling a foreign country. I am unable to add a contact in my contacts •...
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The phone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users. • Make sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth’s detection range. How to make your battery last longer •...
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