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- Page 1 Also on our website you can find helpful FAQs, realize software upgrade, etc.
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Page 2: Home Screen
Introduction ........ Bluetooth With Bluetooth 2.1 supporting A2DP profiles, enjoy handsfree conversations. TCT Mobile Limited would like to thank you for purchasing this mobile phone. Facebook A popular social networking site that connects people with friends and Home screen others who work, study and live around them. •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Available options ................36 7 Contacts ............... 37 Safety and use ..............7 Consulting your contacts ..............37 General information ............12 Adding a contact ................38 Available options ................39 1 Getting started ............14 8 Call log ................41 Set-up ....................14 Power on your phone ..............16 Access ....................41... - Page 4 21.3 Webcam ....................85 16.6 Flight mode ..................67 22 Latin input mode/character table ......86 17 File manager ..............68 23 Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty ....88 17.1 My audios ....................68 17.2 My images ....................69 24 Accessories..............90 17.3 My videos ....................69 25 Troubleshooting ............
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Page 5: Safety And Use
Safety and use ......When replacing the cover please note that your cellphone may contain substances that could create an allergic reaction. Always handle your cellphone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your cellphone. The Do not allow your cellphone to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental conditions manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc.). -
Page 6: Radio Waves
• PRIVACY: The chargers designed for your cellphone meet with the standard for safety of information technology equipment and office equipment use. Due to different applicable electrical specifications, Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force in your jurisdiction or other a charger you purchased in one jurisdiction may not work in another jurisdiction. -
Page 7: General Information
Hearing Aid Compatibility - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Your cellphone is rated: "For Hearing Aid", to assist hearing device users in finding cellphones that - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could may be compatible with their hearing devices. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Protection against theft Getting started ..... Your cellphone is identified by an IMEI (cellphone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory. We recommend that you note the number the first time you use your cellphone by entering Set-up *#06# and keep it in a safe place. -
Page 9: Power On Your Phone
Installing or removing the battery • When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 3 hours). You are advised to fully charge the battery To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use;... -
Page 10: Your Mobile
• Press to go left/right/up/down Your mobile ......• Press to confirm an option • Answer/Send a call Keys and connectors • Enter Call log • Press once: End a call LED light Return to the Home screen Navigation key/ •... -
Page 11: Status Bar Icons
• Enter symbol table Status bar icons • Hold down Fn key, then press sym key to enter emoticon Battery charge level table Vibrate alert: your phone vibrates, but does not ring or • Confirm an option beep with the exception of the alarm (see page 68). •... -
Page 12: Home Screen
Radio is on. Silence mode: your phone does not ring, beep or vibrate with the exception of the alarm (see page 68). Email unread. SMS unread. WAP messages MMS unread. Roaming. (Flickering) Message list is full: your phone cannot accept any new messages. You must access the message list and SD card scanning in progress. -
Page 13: Making A Call
2.3.1 Facebook status update Making a call ......The Home screen provides quick access for users to update their own status or view status updates of Facebook friends. Use the key to locate your cursor on the Facebook bar and enter your Placing a call feelings or ideas. -
Page 14: Receiving A Call
Receiving a call • End single call (End the current call) • DTMF (Enable/Disable sending DTMF during the call) When you receive an incoming call, press the key to talk and then • Contacts (Enter the Contacts) hang up using the key. -
Page 15: Conference Calls
Conference calls Menu arrange ....... Your phone allows you to talk to several people at the same time (up to five). If you are on a double call, press "Options" and select "Conference". If a third call comes in, answer it by pressing the It is designed to vary according to your preference. -
Page 16: Messages
Write message Messages ......You can select "Messages\Write message" from the main menu or press from the keypad directly to write text/multimedia message. One You can create, edit and receive SMS, MMS with this mobile phone. or more recipients can be added from contact list and you can remove a recipient by pressing Delete key. - Page 17 5.4.5 Settings Broadcast SMS Store the received Broadcast SMS. Conversational mode This option enables you to switch on/off conversational message view WAP messages mode. Store WAP push messages. Text messages Profile settings 5.4.2 Delete • Profiles can be retrieved directly from SIM card. Alternatively, you can create your own profile.
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Page 18: Email
Email ......Multimedia messages Edit • Set slide timing, edit mode, image size signature, etc. Your phone has an email client with the settings pre-defined for a few Outgoing MMS • Set the values for validity period, Read report, popular email services like – Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc. Besides this, you can set up other POP3 or IMAP4 email accounts that you may be using. -
Page 19: Write Email
Available options You are required to enter your email address, display name, password, account name, then confirm with "Save". After you‘ll need to select Select Select to enter the menu. protocol (POP3 or IMAP4), then enter your incoming server address Send and receive To connect the email server in order to receive/ and outgoing server address, select "Save". -
Page 20: Contacts
Viewing a contact Contacts ......Select a name from your contacts to read the contact information. Making the call Consulting your contacts Press the key once the name is selected. If several numbers are You can access to this function from the main menu by selecting associated with the name to be called, you must first choose the number "Contacts". -
Page 21: Available Options
Available options Settings • Preferred Select the default storage storage location for messages. From the contact list, you can access the following options: • My number Type in, modify or send the Send message Send an SMS/MMS to a contact you selected from the user’s own number by SMS, Contacts. -
Page 22: Call Log
Call settings 8.2.1 Call log ......You can access a number of items with this option: My number Access Type in or modify your telephone number or the number to access You can access the function using the following options: your voicemail and confirm. - Page 23 Call forwarding Caller ID You can activate, cancel or verify the status of the call forwarding to Activate/deactivate CLIR. the voicemail or to a specified number. The following configurations are Line switching possible: • Unconditional: systematic forwarding of all your calls. The icon is Line switch between line 1 and line 2.
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Page 24: Media Applications
Music playing mode 9.1.1 Media applications ....Music ............... Play mode Equalizer You can access this feature from the main menu by selecting "Music" or directly press left music key. You will have full flexibility of managing music both on your mobile and Play/pause SD card. -
Page 25: Image
9.1.3 Playing with lyrics Radio .............. Lyrics can be displayed in synchronization with the music. Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with Image ............. parallel visual information related to the radio program on the display, if you tune to stations that offer Visual Radio service. -
Page 26: Internet
10.2.6 Recent pages Internet ......Pages which you recently browsed. 10.2.7 Offline pages 10.1 WEB ............... Pages available for offline viewing. WEB not only gives you the full Web experience where you stay in touch 10.2.8 Service inbox with your friends, obtain information, do your online banking etc., but also Store WAP push messages. -
Page 27: Weather
Available options: Settings Select a regular interval to retrieve updates automatically, set to show images or not, as well More information Search more weather information online. as a WAP account to connect to. Forecast Display 3-day weather forecast. Enable/Disable all Activate auto-update or not to all channels. -
Page 28: Apps
11.2 Download, install and manage applications Apps ......• Navigate to the item you want to download and select it to enter the details screen from which you can read its overall rating or comments, Apps store is an online software store, where you can download and install view developer’s information, etc. -
Page 29: Facebook
12.2 Me ..............Facebook ....... To access this feature, select "Facebook\Me" from the main menu screen. Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others This menu displays the following tabs when accessed: who work, study and live around them. It provides a number of features with which users may interact: Wall, a space on every user's profile page Info Displays your Facebook profile information. -
Page 30: Friends
12.4 Friends ............12.6 Search ............You can access this function from the main menu screen by selecting To access this feature, select "Facebook\Search" from the main menu "Friends". screen. When accessing this menu, you will see a list of all contacts. This menu enables users to search for a friend they want to connect with, or locate a page they want to view, etc. -
Page 31: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi ......Entertainment ....Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within 14.1 Stopwatch ............range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on phone even when no SIM card is inserted. The stopwatch is a simple application for measuring time with the possibility to register several results and suspend/resume measurement. -
Page 32: Java
Download application applications not embedded in the handset upon purchase. Download Java applications from ALCATEL ONE TOUCH website. The purchaser alone bears the risk of loss, damage or defect of the handset, or of applications/software, and generally of any damage or 14.3.3... -
Page 33: Camera
15.2.2 Settings in framing mode Camera ......Before taking the photo, you can adjust a number of settings: From the photo shot screen, press through Left softkey to access: Night mode, Brightness, Image size, Camera sound, Video. Your mobile phone is fitted with a camera for taking photos and shooting Image size videos that you can use in different ways: Camera sound... -
Page 34: Video
15.3 Video Profiles ......You can record a video clip of unlimited length, as long as the battery sustains and there is sufficient memory. With this menu, you may personalize ringtones for different events and 15.3.1 Framing mode environments. When you enter the "Video" function, you are in Framing mode. Use the mobile screen as a viewfinder and press through left softkey to 16.1... -
Page 35: Meeting
16.2 Meeting File manager ....When this is selected the phone will not ring or beep unless an alarm has been set. A new event will cause it to vibrate. You will have access to all audio and visual files stored in phone or SD card in File manager. -
Page 36: My Images
17.2 My images 17.8 SD card You can select an image or a photo as wallpaper, power on/off screen, or You can access all files stored in the SD card here. assign it as incoming call image. When a SD card is inserted for the first time, it will be scanned and the default folders will be created. -
Page 37: Managing Audios, Images, Videos And Others
17.9 Managing audios, images, videos and others 17.10 Formats and compatibility According to the item chosen, you can access some of the functions • Sounds: mp3, m4a, aac, midi, wav, amr, wma below: • Images: jpg, gif, wbmp, bmp Send Send the audio/image/video/Java. -
Page 38: Bluetooth
You are recommended to use ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with phone. You can go to www.alcatelonetouch.com for more information about ALCATEL ONE... -
Page 39: Others
19.2 Calculator ............ Others ........Access this feature by selecting "Calculator" from the main menu. 19.1 Calendar ............Enter a number, select the type of operation to be performed using the navigation keys, and enter the second number, then select "=" to display Once you enter this menu from the main menu, there is a monthly-view the result. -
Page 40: Memo
19.6 Alarm ............19.4 Memo ............Your mobile phone has a built-in alarm clock with a snooze feature. You Accessing "Memo" from the main menu allows you to make voice or can set up to five separate alarms and choose whether or not the alarm sound recordings. -
Page 41: Settings
Backlight Settings ........ Screen • Allows you to reduce brightness for enhanced battery performance and to save power during periods of expected inactivity. • Keypad You may customize your keypad light by selecting On/Off or From the main menu, select the menu icon and select the function of inputting your preferred duration directly. -
Page 42: Call Settings
20.2 Call settings Softkeys, Navigation key These keys have predefined functions, which vary from one model to another (operator services, games access, or Games & Applications...)You See page 44. can customize them, assigning the functions, numbers from contacts and URL you wish to each key. 20.3 Security Activate PIN... -
Page 43: Networks
20.4 Networks Making the most of your Network selection mobile ........Preferred • List of networks to which you wish to be network connected in order of priority. 21.1 PC suite Select network • The choice of network connection is left up to the user. -
Page 44: One Touch Upgrade
Using ONE TOUCH Upgrade tool you can update your phone’s software table ........from your PC. Download ONE TOUCH Upgrade from ALCATEL ONE TOUCH There are two text entry methods that can be used to write messages: website (www.alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the •... -
Page 45: Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty
Keypad inputting Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty ....key: TCT Mobile North America LTD warrants to the original retail purchaser of this wireless device, that should this product or part thereof during normal consumer - Press once: Delete one by... -
Page 46: Accessories
Damage from exposure to water or other liquids, moisture, humidity, excessive temperatures or extreme environmental conditions, sand, excess dust and any condition outside the operating guidelines; The latest generation of ALCATEL ONE TOUCH GSM mobile phones • Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone and non-operative parts. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
My phone cannot charge properly Troubleshooting ....• Make sure you are using an ALCATEL ONE TOUCH 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 Before contacting the service center, you are advised to follow the •... - Page 48 Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal this service Unblocking Key) • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONE TOUCH accessory I am unable to connect my phone to my computer • Install ALCATEL ONE TOUCH PC suite first of all •...
- Page 49 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication • Switch on the backlight upon request. ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent • Extend the email auto-check interval for as long as possible. and used under license by •...
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