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A573VC
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for choosing Alcatel onetouch. This booklet helps you get started with your new Alcatel
. For more information about how to use Alcatel onetouch
PIXI AVION™
LTE, please go to www.
alcatelonetouch.us for complete user manual.
English - CJB1GD0ALAAA

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  • Page 1 A573VC Quick Start Guide Thank you for choosing Alcatel onetouch. This booklet helps you get started with your new Alcatel . For more information about how to use Alcatel onetouch PIXI AVION™ LTE, please go to www. alcatelonetouch.us for complete user manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Your mobile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Text input��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Call ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Contacts ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Messaging ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Email ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Getting connected ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Find my location using GPS satellites������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Data backup ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Factory data reset������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20 Applications &...
  • Page 3: Your Mobile

    Your mobile ���������������������������������������� 1�1 Keys and connectors Headset connector Front camera Receiver LED indicator Touch screen Back key Home key Menu Key Micro-USB/ Charger Connector...
  • Page 4 Camera Power key Volume up key Volume down key Back key • Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc. Home key • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. •...
  • Page 5 Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off/Restart/Airplane mode. Press and hold the Power key for more than 8 seconds to power off. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume up and Volume down key to reboot. •...
  • Page 6 Removing or installing the battery Installing or removing the microSD card To install microSD card, place the microSD card with the chip facing downwards into the housing, and then slide it into its slot. To remove microSD card, press and slide it out. Charging the battery You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ).
  • Page 7 1�2�2 Power on your phone Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (Slide, PIN, Password, Pattern) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed. If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your service provider. Do not leave your PIN code with your phone.
  • Page 8 1�3�1 Using the touchscreen Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger. Touch and Hold To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item. For example, select a contact in Contacts, touch and hold this contact, an options list will then appear on screen. Drag Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location.
  • Page 9 1�3�2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. Status icons 3G connected Vibrate mode 3G in use Alarm is set Signal strength Speakerphone is on Roaming No SIM card inserted No signal Phone microphone muted Airplane mode Battery is very low...
  • Page 10 Notification icons New Gmail message Missed call New Email message Call forwarding is on New text or multimedia message Song is playing Problem with SMS or MMS delivery Connected to VPN New Google Hangouts message Select input method Upcoming event Radio is on Screenshot error Uploading data...
  • Page 11 Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick settings panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are notifications, you can touch them to access notifications directly. Notification panel When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read the detailed information.
  • Page 12 1�3�3 Search bar The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, the phone or the web. 1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc.
  • Page 13: Text Input

    Text input ������������������������������������������� 2�1 Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, select Settings\Language & input, touch the keyboard name to access a series of settings 2�1�1 Google keyboard Touch to enter text or numbers. Touch to enter voice input;...
  • Page 14: Call

    Call ������������������������������������������������ 3�1 Placing a call You can easily launch a call using Call. Touch the Application tab from the Home screen and select Call, or touch the icon on the home screen to access Call application Slide to access the SPEED DIAL, RECENT, and CONTACTS�...
  • Page 15 Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from Contacts or Call log by sliding or touching tabs, then touch to place the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching the key and touching Create new contact.
  • Page 16: Contacts

    Contacts ���������������������������������������� From Contacts app, you can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 4�1 Adding a contact Touch Application tab on the Home screen, select Contacts, then, you can touch to create a new contact.
  • Page 17: Messaging

    Messaging ������������������������������������� You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. from the Home screen, then select Messaging. To access this feature, touch the Application tab 5�1 Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages.
  • Page 18: Email

    An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or Subject or email addresses are added. Email���������������������������������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set up external POP3, IMAP or Exchange email accounts in your phone.
  • Page 19: Getting Connected

    Getting connected������������������������������ To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use 3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7�1 Connecting to the Internet 7�1�1 The first time you turn on your phone, it will automatically configure your network service: 3G. To check the network connection you are using, touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then touch Settings\More���\Mobile networks, and touch Network operators.
  • Page 20 7�3 Connecting to a computer With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and the computer. To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer: To connect: • Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
  • Page 21: Find My Location Using Gps Satellites

    Find my location using GPS satellites To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: Touch the Menu key from the Home screen. • Touch Settings\Location. • switch beside Location, touch Agree to turn on. • Touch the You can then open Maps to find your location: Use your phone’s GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint your location within accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”).
  • Page 22: Data Backup

    Data backup ��������������������������������������� This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google account. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new phone the first time you sign in with your Google account.
  • Page 23: Applications & Internal Storage

    Applications & Internal storage��� ��� 11�1 Applications With this phone, some built-in Google applications and other third party applications are available for your convenience. With the built-in applications, you can • Communicate with friends. • Exchange messages or emails with friends. •...
  • Page 24: Safety And Use

    Safety and use ��������������������������������������������� Please read before using your phone THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING. Privacy restrictions Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
  • Page 25 Important health information and safety precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
  • Page 26 WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 140˚F (60˚C), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries.
  • Page 27 Safety precautions for direct sunlight Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140˚F (60˚C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
  • Page 28 Safety precautions for RF exposure Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).  Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound  speakers, TV and radio. Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal. ...
  • Page 29 Electrical safety Accessories  • Use only approved accessories. • Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. • Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short- circuit the battery terminals. Connection to a car ...
  • Page 30 • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. • Do not paint your phone or its accessories • Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel must do so.
  • Page 31 Air bags  Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. Mounting accessories  Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 32 This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications. Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of A573VC. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your A573VC device.
  • Page 33 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled...
  • Page 34 Please power off the Bluetooth® function while using hearing aid devices with your Alcatel A573VC. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise.
  • Page 35 Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards include a substantial safety margin  designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phone employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
  • Page 36 Council of 7 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments. Electronic Recycling (Within USA Only): For more information on Electronic Recycling, please: 1. Visit Alcatel Electronic Recycling Program website at http://www.alcatelonetouch.us/electronic- recycling-program, or 2. Call Alcatel US Customer Support at 1-855-368-0829.

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