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Getting to know your Alcatel SMARTFLIP™
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Phone setup
- Remove back cover by gently pulling up on the indentation on the bottom left of the cover.
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- Insert the NANO SIM card by carefully sliding it into the SIM slot with the gold contacts facing down and the slanted corner to the left.
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- Insert the optional microSD TM card into the microSD slot, ensuring that the gold contacts are facing down and the flat edge is facing up.
- Insert the battery, making sure the gold contacts align. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.
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- Replace the back cover, pressing firmly on the sides to ensure the cover snaps back into place.
Personalize
Set wallpaper
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- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Settings
, and press OK
to select. - Navigate left
or right
to Personalization and press OK
to select. - Navigate down
to Display and press OK
to select. - Press OK
to select Wallpaper, then choose one of the following options: - Select Camera to take a picture for the Wallpaper you would like to use.
- Select Wallpaper and use Navigation
to scroll through images. When you have one you like, press Right Menu
to save your new home screen wallpaper. - Select Gallery to select from images that are stored on your device.
Lock and unlock your screen
To create a passcode
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- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Settings
and press OK
to select. - Navigate left
or right
to Privacy & Security and press OK
to select. - Navigate down
to Screen Lock and press OK
to select. - Navigate
to On, and press OK
to enable lock screen with password. - Create a 4 digit passcode using the dial pad, and enter this passcode once again to confirm the passcode.
- Press Right Menu
to create.
To lock the phone screen
Closing the phone will lock the screen.
To unlock the phone screen
Open the phone and enter your password using the dial pad to unlock the screen.
Calls and Voicemail
HD Voice Capable
HD Voice means clearer conversations with reduced background noise when both participants are using HD Voice compatible phones and the call is made over Cricket's LTE network or a compatible network.*
Make a Call
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- From the Home screen, enter the phone number then press Call/Answer
to place the call. - If you make a mistake, press the Back/Hang Up
to delete the incorrect digits. - You can also press Call/Answer
to access your Call log. Navigate down
to scroll and select the desired number. Press OK
to place the call. - During the call, you may press Left Menu
to mute, Right Menu
to open options, or OK
to enable speaker. - To end the call, press Back/Hang Up
.
Check voicemail
Press and hold
to call and listen to your voicemail.
* To experience Cricket HD Voice, both callers must have a compatible HD Voice capable device and make the call over Cricket's LTE Network or a compatible network. Cricket's LTE coverage is not equivalent to its overall network coverage. HD Voice calls made on a compatible device and on the LTE network may not experience an HD Voice connection at times of network congestion. Other carriers' networks may interoperate with Cricket's LTE network to support an HD Voice call.
Text and picture messaging
Send a Text Message
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- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Messages
and press OK
to select. - Press Left Menu
to create a new message. - Enter the phone number of the recipient in the To: bar, or press Right Menu
to Add a Contact. - Navigate down
to access SMS bar to type in the message. - Press Left Menu
to send text message.
Send a Multimedia Message
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- Repeat steps 1-4 above.
- Press Right Menu
to access Options. - Press OK
to select Add Attachment. - Select Gallery to choose a picture, or Camera to take a picture to attach.
- Once your image is attached, press Left Menu
to send.
Camera and video
Take a Picture
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- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Camera
and press OK
to select. - Press OK
to take a photo.
Record a Video
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- With the Camera
open, Navigate left
or right
to select Video
mode. - Press OK
to start/stop recording.
Access Pictures or Videos
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Pictures are saved in the Gallery
app.
- From the Home screen, press OK
to access the app list. - Navigate
to Gallery
, and press OK
to select. - Select a picture and press Right Menu
to access options such as Delete, Edit, and Share.
Videos are saved in the Video app.
- From the Home screen, press OK
to access the app list. - Navigate
to Video
app and press OK
to select. - Select a video and press Right Menu
to access options such as Share, Delete, and File Info.
E-Mail
Email setup (Hotmail™, Gmail™, Yahoo!®, etc.)
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- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Email
and press OK
to select. - Press Right Menu
to select Next and set up your email account. - Follow the required steps by entering your name, email address, password, and other fields. Once complete, you will be able to access your email account from this device.
Note: Press
key to enter special characters like the @ symbol.
Create and send an email message
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- Press Left Menu
to compose a new email from the Inbox screen. - Enter recipient(s) email address(es) in the To field, press OK
to confirm and add new recipient(s). - Type the subject and the content of the message.
- If necessary, press Right Menu
to add Cc/Bcc or add attachment to the message. - If you do not want to send the mail right away, press Right Menu
and select Save as draft to save a copy. - Press Left Menu
to send.
Mobile Web
Browse the web
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- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Browser
press OK
to select. - Press Left Menu
to select Search, then use the keypad to enter either search criteria or a website address. Press OK
to search or load the website. - Use Navigation
to scroll around the webpage, and use OK
to select links when browsing. - Press Back/Hang Up
to return to the previous page.
Connectivity
Connect your Bluetooth device
- From the Home screen, press OK
to open app list. - Navigate
to Settings
and press OK
to select. - Navigate left
or right
to Network & Connectivity. - Navigate down
to Bluetooth and press OK
to select. - Navigate
to On, and press OK
to enable Bluetooth. - Navigate down
to Nearby Devices and press OK
to start searching for devices to pair. - Once your desired Bluetooth device shows in the list, Navigate
to the device and press OK
to select. If asked, confirm passkey to complete pairing. - Once your device is paired, it will show up in Paired Devices list in the Bluetooth menu.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
- Follow steps 1-3 above.
- Navigate down
to Wi-Fi and press OK
to select. - Navigate
to On, and press OK
to enable Wi-Fi. - Navigate
to Available Networks and press OK
to see available Wi-Fi networks. - Navigate
to the desired Wi-Fi connection and press OK
to select. - Navigate
to Password and use keypad to enter Wi-Fi password. - Press Right Menu
to Connect.
Use these tools to keep you organized and entertained.
Clock: Set alarms, use the timer or stopwatch to keep you on track.
Gallery: View photos and organize your photos.
Calendar: Keep your schedule in your pocket. Track your events with notes and get schedule reminders.
Music: Listen to music loaded on or downloaded to your phone.
My Cricket: Sign in to view your account, features.
Calculator: Figure out tips, add up your bills and other calculations.
FM Radio: Listen to your favorite radio stations on the go (Wired headset required).
Google™ and Other Apps
To access any of the following apps from the Home screen, press left on Navigation and press up or down to select the desired app. Press OK
to open the app.
Google Assistant: Allows you to make calls, send messages, open an app or perform other commands all with your voice.
- To open Google Assistant, press and hold OK
for at least three seconds, and speak your voice command out loud. For example, say "Call Katie," and your device will automatically call "Katie" from your Contacts.
Google Maps: Find locations on a map, search for businesses nearby and get directions.
- Open Google Maps and Navigateto Your location. Press OK
to allow the device to get your location automatically. Get
turn by turn directions by selecting Directions, entering your destination, starting location and mode of transportation. YouTube: Enjoy movies, TV shows, and popular video clips.
- Open YouTube and use Navigation
to browse the videos available on the homepage, or to enter search criteria and browse the results.
KaiStore: Download apps and games to fulfill the needs of daily life, work and entertainment.
- Open KaiStore and use Navigation
to browse the library of available apps. For example, find KaiWeather under the Utilities tab, scroll to the app and press OK
to download and install.
Once installed, you can locate your new app in the app menu.
On the web
Detailed support information including a full user manual and device specifications are available at www.cricketwireless.com/support/devices
On the phone
- Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461 or
- Dial 611 from your cell phone
Accessories
- Battery
- Micro USB charger
- Cricket SIM card
- Quick start guide
- Safety information guide
- Terms of service
For more information about accessories, please visit your local Cricket store or go to www.cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories.
Note: Store and online inventories may vary.
Product meets FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines--FCC ID 2ACCJN031. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
© 2019 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are registered trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. Alcatel is a trademark of Nokia used under license by TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited. SMARTFLIP is a trademark of TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited. © 2019 TCT Mobile Limited. All rights reserved.
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