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For more information on how to use the phone, please go to www.alcatelmobile.com and download the complete user manual. Moreover, on the website, you can also find answers to frequently asked questions, upgrade the software via Mobile Upgrade, and so much more.
Note: Manage messages...........59 This is a user manual for Alcatel 1 5033O. Calendar, Clock, and Calculator ......60 Calendar ............60 Clock ..............62 Table of Contents Calculator ............65 Getting connected ........... 66 Connecting to the internet ......66 Safety and use ..............5 Connecting to a Bluetooth device ....69...
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10.6 Advanced Features .........93 10.7 Storage ..............93 This product meets applicable national 10.8 Apps & notifications ........93 SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific 10.9 Sound..............93 maximum SAR values can be found on 10.10 Users & accounts..........94 Radio waves section.
• If your phone is a unibody device, where the back Safety and use ....... cover and battery are not removable, dissembling the phone will void your warranty. Disassembling the phone can cause bodily injury if the battery is We recommend that you read this chapter carefully punctured;...
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PRIVACY: • Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all important information stored on your Please note that you must respect the laws and phone; regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other • Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts jurisdiction(s) where you will use your phone regarding when exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video taking photographs and recording sounds with your...
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• Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household • Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household rubbish or store it at temperatures above 60°C rubbish or store it at temperature above 60°C (140°F). (140°F);...
US Government (FCC), or by Innovation, Science and country): Economic Development Canada (ISED), is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 150 mA conducted using standard operating positions with the...
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The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested is 0.99 W/Kg for use at the ear and 1.19 W/Kg for use close to the body.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found This phone complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device Operation is subject to the following two conditions: pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits • This device may not cause harmful interference;...
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Please note by using the device some of your personal • The costs for implementing the measures; data may be shared with the main device. It is under • The risks involved with the processing of the personal your own responsibility to protect your own personal data, and;...
Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, NT, Hong You may download the source codes from http:/ / Kong sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/files/. The provision • Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings > Regulatory & of the source code is free of charge from the internet.
We recommend that you note the 1.1 Keys and connectors number the first time you use your phone by entering *#06# and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested...
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Recent Apps button • Touch to open a card view of applications Back camera you've worked with recently. Flash Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Restart/Power off/Airplane mode. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to take a screenshot.
1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Setting up Installing or removing the back cover. Inserting or removing the microSD card. Inserting or removing the SIM card. Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do not attempt to insert other SIM types like mini and micro cards;...
If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network operator. Be sure to keep your PIN code safe. 1.2.3 Powering off your phone Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off.
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Flick then touch Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen to Similar to swiping, flicking is a lighter and quicker stroke. enable the function. 1.3.1 Using the touchscreen Pinch/Spread Touch Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
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1.3.2 Status bar From the Status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side) and notification information (on the left side).
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If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can press the Power key to light up the screen, then swipe up to unlock the screen. 1.3.3 Locking and unlocking your screen Double tap to enter the detailed screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone with a pattern, PIN, password or fingerprint, etc.
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WALLPAPERS to customise wallpaper. close an application. Touch at the bottom of the screen to close all the 1.3.5 Widgets and recently used applications running applications. Consult widgets Long press the empty area on the Home screen, then touch WIDGETS to display all widgets.
1.3.6 Volume adjustment Text input ......... Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate 2.1 Using the onscreen keyboard the vibrate mode, press the Volume down key until the phone vibrates. Onscreen keyboard settings Using the settings menu Go to Settings >...
2.2 Text editing 2.1.1 Gboard You can edit the texts you entered. • Long press or double tap within the texts you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the selected texts. • The following options will show: CUT, COPY, SHARE and SELECT ALL.
Call the previewed number. Call, Call log and Contacts ... 3.1 Call ............3.1.1 Making a call Long press to To make a call, touch in the Favourites tray. access voicemail Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch...
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PIN code. • Touch to set a call back reminder. 3.1.2 Answering or rejecting a call 3.1.3 Calling your voicemail Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time.
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3.1.4 During a call Touch to open Contacts options. To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume To avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen key. during a call, the screen will be locked automatically when you put the phone close to your ear; and it will be unlocked when the phone is taken away from your ear.
You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronise them with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 3.3.1 Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, touch from the App drawer.
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You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another. Display the contacts list option menu Touch to search contacts Open the Quick contact panel When finished, touch this icon to save Long press to select contact(s) to delete Select a picture or take a photo for the contact...
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To remove a contact from favourites, touch the star The icons available on the Quick contact panel depend on the contact details screen. on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone. 3.3.3 Editing your contacts 3.3.5 Importing, exporting and sharing contacts To edit contact information, touch in the contact...
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3.3.8 Synchronising contacts in multiple Touch and then Settings > Display options to sort accounts the list by touching First name or Surname, as well as viewing contact names by touching First name first or Contacts, data or other information can be synchronised Surname first.
To bar. Touch the Type message bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch 4.1 Write a new message to send the text message. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with Specific letters (accented) will also increase the this phone.
You can display the Calendar by Schedule, Day, 3-day, Week, or Month, touch to select. 5.1.2 To create new events You can add new events from any Calendar view. • Touch • Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select All-day.
, then touch the icon to create the new event. 5.2.1 World clock 5.1.3 To delete or edit an event To view the world clock, touch on the Time screen. To delete or edit an event, touch the event to enter its Touch to add a time zone.
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5.2.3 Countdown 5.2.4 STOPWATCH From the Time screen, touch to enter the TIMER From the Time screen, touch to enter the screen. STOPWATCH screen. • Enter the time. The time should be typed in second, • Touch to start the Stopwatch. minute and hour number sequence.
GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is two ways: most convenient. • Swipe the basic calculation screen to the left to open 6.1 Connecting to the internet the scientific calculation. • Turn the phone to the landscape orientation from 6.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G the basic panel to open the scientific calculation.
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• When data roaming is disabled, you can still perform To enable notification when a new network is detected data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi"). When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the Status...
• Touch beside the device you want to unpair. • Touch FORGET to confirm. You are recommended to use alcatel Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with your phone. You can go to www.alcatelmobile.com for more information about the alcatel Bluetooth headset.
6.3 Connecting to a computer via USB To share your phone's data connection via USB and Bluetooth, or as a mobile hotspot With a USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your phone and a computer. Go to Settings >...
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To add a VPN To edit/delete a VPN • Touch Settings > Network & connection > VPN and To edit a VPN: then touch • Touch Settings > Network & connection > VPN. • On the screen that opens, follow your network • The VPNs you have added are listed.
Flash mode Multimedia applications ..Touch to turn on/off the camera flash. Switch between front/back camera 7.1 Camera ..........Filter button Your mobile phone is fitted with a camera for taking Touch to preview the viewfinder with live filter photos and videos.
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To take a video 7.1.1 Modes and settings Touch to switch between modes. Touch the right part of this icon to change the camera mode to video, then touch the left part of this • Auto icon to start video recording. You can also touch Auto is the default mode for Camera.
• Grid Select photos for Turn on to enable grid view. It divides the screen further operation. into equal parts and helps you take better photos by making it simple to align elements, such as the horizon or buildings, to the lines in the grid. • Save location information Turn on to tag photos and videos with your...
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Working with pictures Add a border. You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping Crop, Straighten, Rotate, Mirror or Draw the picture. them, sharing them with friends, setting them as a Adjust the picture colour. contact photo or wallpaper, etc. Batch operation Find the picture you want to work on, and touch the picture in the full-screen picture view.
Others ........8.1 Radio ..........Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with visual information related to the radio program displayed if you turn to stations that offer Visual Radio service.
8.2 Other applications To listen to the radio you must insert headphones. Headphones act as radio antenna. The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your phone. To read a brief introduction of the Available options: preinstalled 3rd party applications, refer to the leaflet • Save channels provided with the phone.
Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, 9.1 Chrome and other content such as video blogging, short original A web browser with which you can surf the internet.
SIM card whenever you are in range of a wireless network. The only thing you have to do is to enter the Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point to connect your phone to the wireless network. For detailed instructions on using Wi-Fi, refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi". 10.1.2 Bluetooth Bluetooth allows your phone to exchange data (videos, images, music, etc.) within a small range with another...
10.1.3 Mobile network Mobile data If you do not need to transmit data on mobile networks, You can set Data roaming, Preferred networks, turn off Mobile data to avoid incurring significant Preferred network type, Access Point Names, and charges for data use on local operator mobile networks, Network operators in this menu.
10.13 System In the App Permissions menu of an application, you can 10.13.1 Language & input grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc. Touch to configure language settings, the on-screen keyboard, voice input settings, pointer speed, etc.
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10.13.2 Date & time 10.13.5 Reset options Use Date & time settings to customise your preferences Touch to reset DRM, Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth, Reset for how date and time are displayed. app preferences , or Erase all data. 10.13.3 Back up 10.13.6 Regulatory &...
System > About phone > Updates. • A ccessories depend on countries. If you want to update the system, touch CHECK FOR • O nly use the alcatel batteries, chargers, and UPDATES NOW and when that’s finished, your phone accessories included along with your device.
About phone > Updates. to update software. For more information on Electronic Recycling, please • Reset your phone via Erase all data (factory reset). Visit Alcatel Electronic Recycling Program website Touch Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all at (USA) https:/ /us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility- data (factory reset).
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• When the phone falls into a loop during power on animation and the user interface can't be accessed, • Make sure that you are using the Alcatel charger that press and hold the Power key to reset. This eliminates comes with the phone.
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My phone can't connect to the internet • Make sure that your phone is not in aeroplane mode. My phone can't receive incoming calls • Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available. • Make sure that your phone is switched on and • Check your phone's internet connection settings.
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• The server centre may be swamped. Try again later. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require an Alcatel SIM card PIN locked accessory. • Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK When I select a number from my contacts, the number (Personal Unblocking Key) code.
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The phone can't be detected by others via Bluetooth After a factory data reset is performed, I can't use my phone without entering Google account credentials • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users. • After a reset is performed, you must enter the original Google account credentials that were used • Make sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth’s...
LTE: B2/4/5/7/12/17 Specifications ...... (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.) Processor : GPS : MT6739 Platform : Connectivity : Android Go • Bluetooth BT4.2 Memory : • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM • 3.5 mm audio jack Dimensions (LxWxT) : • micro-USB 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8mm...
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Expansion Slot : microSD™ memory card (Availability of microSD card depends on market) Special Features : • GPS • G-sensor Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice.
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