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  • Page 1: Conventions Used In This Guide

    In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: NOTE NOTE Notes, usage tips, or additional information Warning Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment AUTHORITY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Searching Your Phone and the Web ................................26 Connecting Your Phone to a Computer ..............................28 Phone Calls Making Calls ......................................... 29 Answering or Rejecting Calls ..................................31 Using In-Call Options ......................................32 Using Call Log ........................................32 Listening to Your Voicemail .................................... 34 AUTHORITY...
  • Page 3 News & Weather ........................................69 Play Store ..........................................70 Play Books ..........................................72 Easy Installer ......................................... 74 Email ............................................76 Browser ........................................... 79 Wi-Fi ............................................83 Downloads ..........................................84 Traffi c Manager ........................................85 Facebook ..........................................86 Twitter ............................................. 86 AUTHORITY...

  • Page 4: Authority

    Clock ............................................105 Calculator ..........................................107 Notes .............................................107 File Manager ........................................108 Offi ceSuite ...........................................109 Battery Saver ........................................111 Ringdroid ..........................................112 Barcode Scanner .......................................112 Alcatel Setup Wizard .......................................113 LED Torch ..........................................113 Skifta ............................................113 Cricket Applications Alcatel help .........................................115 Cricket Navigator ......................................115 MyBackup ..........................................115 Storefront ..........................................115 My Account .........................................116...

  • Page 5: Authority

    Block Breaker 3 ........................................119 UNO ............................................119 Settings Settings on Your Phone....................................120 Safety and use Please read before proceeding ...................................124 Limitation of damages ....................................124 Important health information and safety precautions ........................125 Regulatory agency identifi cations ................................132 Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty ....................................136 AUTHORITY...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    • External memory: supports up to 32GB Battery Type Capacity Lithium-Ion(Li-ion) 1530mAh Operating Frequencies Standby Time Talk Time • Network: CDMA BC0/BC1/BC15 -1xEV-DO rA, 300hours (Slot Index 2) 6 hours (CDG89) Wi-Fi(802.11b/g/n)(802.11n 2.4Ghz only) • Data speed: Up To HSDPA 7.2Mbps AUTHORITY...

  • Page 7: Basics

    Basics In Box The Authority comes with the following items included in the box: • Authority mobile phone Battery Battery cover • USB power adapter Micro USB cable microSD Card (mounted in the device) • Charger Device QSG (English and Spanish) User Manual Lite (English and Spanish) •...

  • Page 8: Proper Holding Position

    Proper Holding Position NOTE The Authority is equipped with an antenna located in the base of the unit. For optimum call quality, hold the phone along the sides and avoid touching the top and bottom of the phone while in a call.

  • Page 9: Microsd Tm Card

    Inserting the microSD card 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Locate the microSD card slot. 3. Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the battery cover. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 10: Turning Phone On Or Off

    The first time you use your phone you’ll need to set it up. See the Getting Started chapter for details. Turning your phone off 1. If the display is off , press Power/Lock to turn it back on. 2. Press and hold Power/Lock for a few seconds. 3. When Phone options menu appears, tap Power off > OK. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 11: Phone Options

    This fi nger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as fl icking through the contacts or the message lists. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger on-screen keyboard. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 12: Keyboard

    To capitalize a letter, glide your fi nger from the fi rst letter up past the top of the keyboard and without lifting, glide your fi nger back down to the next letter of the word. • good : To enter a double letter within a word, make a small circle on the letter. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 13 Tap the prompt that appears to add the word. To remove a word from the dictionary, highlight only the word that you want to delete, and then tap the • For more information, tap and hold and tap How to Swype. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 14: Using The Android Keyboard

    1. Tap the text fi eld to open the onscreen keyboard. 2. Tap the onscreen keys to type. 3. Use to erase characters to the left of the cursor. 4. When you’ve fi nished typing, tap Back to close the keyboard. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 15: Changing The Keyboard Language

    You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network to use voice input. Turning on voice input If the onscreen keyboard does not display , voice input is not turned on or you have confi gured it to display only on the symbol keyboard. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 16 • To edit words from the dictionary, tap the word you want to edit > Edit > Edit the word > Tap OK. • To delete words from the dictionary, tap the word you want to delete > Delete. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 17: Editing Text

    • You can paste text that you copied from one application into the text fi eld in any other application. 3. Tap and hold then select Paste in the pop up menu. • The text is inserted after the cursor. The text also remains in the clipboard, so you can paste that same text into another location. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    5. Enter your Google account Username Password > Tap Sign in > Finish. • The Authority supports multiple Google accounts. • If you have the same contact across multiple Google accounts, you can merge duplicates into a single item in the contact list. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 19: Getting To Know The Home Screen

    Home to return to the center Home screen. NOTE To change number of Home screens, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Number of home screens > Select screen, 5 screen 7 screen > OK. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 20: Customizing The Home Screen

    Moving an item on the Home screen 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the item you want to move until it vibrates. Don’t lift your fi nger. 2. Drag the item to a new location on the Home screen. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 21: Essential Display Icons

    3. Tap Save wallpaper. Renaming a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2. Tap and hold the title bar of the folder window. 3. Enter a new name in the dialog box that appears, and then tap OK. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 22 USB debugging connected More (not displayed) notifi cations No microSD card installed New Google Talk instant message microSD card is being prepared New voicemail Upcoming event New message Microphone is muted Problem with text or multimedia message Alarm is set delivery AUTHORITY...

  • Page 23: Notifications Panel

    Tap and hold it to go directly to Sound settings. 2. If you have multiple notifi cations, you may need to scroll to see them all. 3. Tap a notifi cation to respond to it. • Tap Clear to clear all Notifi cations. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 24: Opening And Switching Between Applications

    1. To open, from the Home screen, tap Apps. 2. To close, tap Home Back. Switching to a recently used application 1. From any screen, tap and hold Home. 2. Tap an icon to open the application or tap Back to return to your previous screen. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 25: Sleep Mode

    • If you select ‘None’ , screen unlock security is cancelled. Adjusting Volume Ringtone and Media volume are independent of each other and adjusted separately. Adjusting the ringer volume From the Home screen, press Volume up Volume down on the left side of the phone to adjust the ringer AUTHORITY...

  • Page 26: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    4. When you’re done, tap OK. Searching Your Phone and the Web The search key is a powerful part of the Authority ’s software and enables you to quickly locate fi les, contacts, and applications. You can also search the web using your favorite web search service.

  • Page 27: Setting Search Options

    2. Speak what you want to search for. 3. Searched words with similar pronunciations are listed. If you select a desired search result, the Google result appears with the corresponding keyword. • If you speak inaccurately, the desired keyword may not appear. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    6. After copying the fi les, unmount the removable drive (that is, your phone) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove your phone. 7. After you have unmounted the removable drive, you can disconnect the phone from the computer. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 29: Phone Calls

    : Your phone will wait for 2 seconds then continue to dial the remaining numbers automatically. • Add wait : Your phone will wait with the message, ‘Send the following tones?’ until Send is tapped, then continue dialing the remaining numbers. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 30: Making An International Call

    Making an emergency call while the phone is locked 1. When your phone is no service status, Emergency call button is displayed on the lock screen. Tap Emergency call. 2. Tap the emergency number for your location. This is usually 911, *911 or #911. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 31: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    • If you miss a call, is displayed in the Status bar. • If you open the Notifi cations panel, you will see the number of missed calls. Tap the notifi cation to be taken to the call log and view detailed information. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 32: Using In-Call Options

    NOTE You can tap and hold the desired number in the call log list to select options such as Call, View contact, Edit number before call, Send text message, Add to contacts, Remove from call log. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 33: Calling A Number From The Call Log

    4. Tap Done. Sending a text message from the Call log 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Call log. 2. Tap and hold the contact > Send text message. 3. Enter your message and tap Send. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 34: Listening To Your Voicemail

    Voicemail application is displayed only when phone calls are available. When you have a new voicemail message, appears in the Status bar. Calling your voicemail from the Dial Pad 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap and hold or tap and then tap AUTHORITY...

  • Page 35: Using Voice Dialer

    2. The Voice Dialer opens, listens for your spoken instructions, and displays some hints for how to use it. 3. Say “Call” followed by the name of the contact to call. • Or, follow one of the suggestions for dialing a number or controlling your phone in other ways. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 36: About Contacts

    3. If you have more than one account, select an account, then enter the information for the contact. • Tap > Select Take photo Select photo from Gallery to add a picture. • Enter your contact’s information. 4. Tap Done. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 37 • This process creates a fi le containing all your contacts with a .vcf extension on your microSD card. Sharing visible contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Import/Export. 3. Tap Share visible contacts > Select Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging Share via barcode. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 38: Search For A Contact

    Contacts. 2. Start entering the contact’s name in the search box at the top of the screen. As you type, contacts with matching names appear below the search box. 3. Tap the matching contact in the list to open. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 39: Editing/Deleting Contacts

    Adding a contact to your favorites 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap and hold the desired contact > Add to favorites. • To remove a contact from your favorites list, tap and hold the contact > Remove from favorites. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 40: Communicating

    Making calls 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap and hold the contact you want to call > Call contact. • The Primary Phone Number is used, or you are prompted to choose a phone number. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 41 2. Tap the icon or photo next to your desired contact > Tap the desired communication method. • Only the icons relevant to your contact’s data are displayed. • If there are too many icons to fi t on the screen, drag to the left or right to select an icon. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 42: Account Setting

    • View contact names as: Select First name fi rst Last name fi rst. • Choose contacts to display: Tap an account to open its list of groups. Check or uncheck the groups you want to display in the contact list. 3. Tap Done. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 43: Groups

    Group messages are billed according to the number of messages sent to each individual group member. Meaning a single message sent to a group of 5 people will be billed as 5 messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Group > Select the account you want. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 44: Renaming A Group

    > OK. Or tap and hold the group you want to delete > Delete group > OK. • Deleting a group does not delete the contacts contained within the group. NOTE You can only delete groups you have created. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 45: Messaging

    > Select message recipients from your contact list > OK. 4. Tap Type to compose > Enter your message. • Tap Menu to see more options. Add subject. Add subject Attach Media Files or a Slideshow within the message. Attach Send your message. Send AUTHORITY...

  • Page 46: Resuming A Draft Message

    • Remove: To remove attached fi les. 7. Tap Send MMS. • Tap Back to save it as a draft. Resuming a draft message 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap the message indicated by “Draft” to resume editing. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 47: Reading Messages

    Search. 3. Enter the search term > Tap Replying to a message 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap the received message > Tap Type to compose > Enter your message. 3. Tap Send. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 48: Receiving Emergency Alerts Messages

    • If you are on a Emergency alert message screen in the Messaging application, the following options are removed or disabled : Reply, Forward, and Call. • If you have power cycled your phone and a Presidential Emergency Alert has NOT been viewed, the Presidential Emergency Alert icon will continue to fl ash when the device is powered on again. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 49: Changing Messaging Settings

    Enter a signature to append to outgoing messages. Receive Emergency Alerts Received Alerts Set to receive Extreme, Severe or Amber Emergency Alerts. Alert Reminder Select Once, Every 2 minutes or Every 15 minutes. Vibrate Check to vibrate when notifi ed. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 50: Google

    Replying to or forwarding an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gmail. 2. When reading a message, • To reply to the sender, tap • To reply to all message recipients, tap > • To forward the message, tap > AUTHORITY...
  • Page 51 Gmail. 2. From any message list, tap Menu > Accounts. 3. Tap the account that you want to view. You can also tap the account name at the top of the screen to see a list of your accounts. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 52 2. From any message list, • Tap to star a message. • Tap to un-star a message. NOTE Google services (Gmail, Google Talk, etc.) are a data-intensive feature. Cricket recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid additional data charges. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 53: Google Talk

    The Talk friends list is sorted by online status: active chats, online, away, busy, and offl ine. Within each status group, friends are listed alphabetically. Icons in Google Talk, Gmail, Maps, and other applications indicate Talk status. Adding a friend to your friends list 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Talk. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 54: Chatting With Friends

    When a friend sends you a Talk message, you receive a notifi cation. There are 2 ways to respond: • On your friends list, tap the friend who sent you the chat invitation or • Open the notifi cations panel and tap the chat notifi cation. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 55: Switching Between Active Chats

    Select the Google Talk notifi cation ringtone. Vibrate Set to vibrate the phone when a new Google Talk message arrives. Invitation notifi cations Notify in Status bar when friend invitations are received. About Terms & privacy Read detailed Google Talk legal Terms and privacy statements. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 56: Google

    Google+ screen. • Tap Menu > Settings to set Messenger notifi cations or photo settings. • Tap Menu > Send feedback to submit your feedback. • Tap Menu > Help to get help and details on how to use Messenger. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 57: Maps

    Viewing information for a location 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Maps. 2. While viewing a map, tap and hold a location, starred place, or a search result on the map. • A balloon opens over the location, with summary information. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 58: Viewing Map Layers

    3. Turn layers on or off by tapping the layer name. A check mark indicates the layer is selected. • Tap Clear Map to deselect all layers. Layers may change the map entirely or overlay additional information. Tap icons or interactive items to explore diff erent layer types. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 59: Places

    To see your location and get directions, you must turn on location services. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location & security. Select one or both from Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites. Maps may not be available for all locations. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 60 Route Info screen to view each turn as a scrolling list of written directions. • Drag the map to view adjacent areas, or tap the map to see controls for zooming in and out. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 61: Latitude

    > When asked to confi rm, Yes. • Or tap to add a friend from suggested friends’ list > Yes. If your friends are current Latitude users, they will appear at the top of your Google Contacts lists with a Latitude AUTHORITY...

  • Page 62: Responding To An Invitation

    Share only your city location, not a street-level location. Your friend will see your picture in the middle of your current city. Hide from this friend Stop sharing your location with this friend. • Tap Remove this friend to remove the friend from your list and stop sharing locations. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 63: Youtube

    YouTube sign in information if you already have an account. For more information about YouTube accounts, visit YouTube on the web. Finding videos Browsing videos by category 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > YouTube. 2. Tap Menu > Browse. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 64: Watching Videos

    4. Enter the title for the video and more details > Tap Upload. To upload an existing video 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > YouTube. 2. Tap Menu > Upload. The Gallery will open. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 65: Sharing Videos

    Google Mobile Privacy Policy Display the Google Mobile Privacy Policy. YouTube Privacy Policy Display the YouTube Privacy Policy. Open source licenses Display license details for open source software. Application version The YouTube application version number installed on your phone. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 66: Calendar

    • If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and choose the reoccurrence information. • Tap to add reminders. You can set multiple for an event. • Tap Menu > Show extra options to add additional details about the event. 4. Tap Done. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 67: Viewing Event Details

    Editing or deleting an event 1. In event details view, tap Menu > Edit event to edit the event. 2. Make your changes to the event > Tap Done. • To delete the event, tap Menu > Delete event > Tap OK. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 68: Synchronizing And Displaying Calendars

    Select ringtone Select which ringtone will sound when you receive an event reminder. Vibrate Confi gure the phone to vibrate whenever you receive an event reminder. Default reminder time Select the default reminder time used when creating new calendar events. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 69: News & Weather

    Prefetch news images in addition to news text, when the headlines are downloaded. This setting is only available when Prefetch articles is checked. News terms of service Details about the terms of service for Google News. Mobile privacy policy Display the Google Mobile Privacy Policy. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 70: Play Store

    1. While browsing Play Store, or in a list of search results, tap an application to view more details. Application details screens include a description, ratings, and specifi c information about the application. The Comments tab includes comments from people who have used the application. You can download and install an application from this screen. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 71: Installing Applications

    4. Tap the explanation that best matches why you’re installing > Tap Open or tap Back. The application is installed. You can uninstall the application again at any time. If you paid to buy the application, you will not be charged again. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 72: Play Books

    Search. 4. Enter the title, author or keyword of the book you want > Tap 5. Scroll through the search results and tap a book to view details about the book. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 73: Reading A Book

    Show the version of Play Books application on your phone. Terms of Service Read the Mobile Terms of Service. Privacy Policy Read the Mobile Privacy Policy. Open source licenses Check out license details for open source software and fonts. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 74: Easy Installer

    Or tap Cancel to cancel the installation. • If your phone is set to block installation of apps not obtained from Play Store, you can check Unknown sources in the Application settings and then install apps. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 75 Feedback Feedback You can send the feedback to the author. Share Share With Friends You can share Easy Installer with your friends. More Applications You can view more applications. Update Automatically Update Check it to update and notice automatically. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 76: Web

    1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Refresh. • If you have several email accounts, you can refresh them all at the same time. From any message inbox, tap Menu > Accounts > Combined Inbox > Refresh. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 77: Reading An Email

    > Select the picture you want to attach. NOTE The attachable file size is limited to 5 MB. 5. Tap Send. • To save an unsent email message on your phone, tap Save as draft. • To cancel an email message, tap Discard. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 78: Working With Email Messages

    Check it to set this account as the ‘default’ account for outgoing messages. Only receive email Check it to only receive email header and ignore body and attachments. header Download Options You can select All, 1k, 5k, 25k, 50k, 100k or 1M. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 79: Browser

    Some websites are displayed as special mobile versions, designed to be easily viewed from a mobile phone. Webpages that aren’t designed specifi cally for mobile devices typically open in overview mode. You can view these webpages by zooming and scrolling. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 80 You can download images, fi les, and applications from webpages. All downloaded fi les are saved to the microSD card. 1. Tap and hold an image, a link or a fi le you want to download. 2. Tap the desired action (Save image, View image Set as wallpaper). AUTHORITY...

  • Page 81: Using Bookmarks

    2. Tap a bookmark to open it. • If you prefer to open the webpages in a new window, tap and hold the bookmark and tap Open in new window. Editing a bookmark 1. From any webpages, tap Menu > Bookmarks. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 82: Deleting A Bookmark

    Show warning of security alerts. Advanced settings Set search engine Select the web search engine you want to use. Website settings Advanced settings for individual websites. UAString Select Android, Desktop, iPhone, iPad or Froyo-N1. Reset to default Restore default settings. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 83: Wi-Fi

    3. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Menu > Scan. • To set advanced settings, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Menu > Advanced. 4. Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 84: Downloads

    > Tap one of the icons shown below: Details Get details about the fi le. Contact icon Use a picture as a contact icon. Set as Wallpaper Use a picture as Home screen wallpaper. Crop Crop a picture. Rotate a picture. Rotate Left Rotate Right AUTHORITY...

  • Page 85: Traffic Manager

    1. Tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. 2. Tap Widgets > Traffi c Manager. Traffi c Manager widget is displayed. 3. Tap Traffi c Manager widget and then you can go to Traffi c Manager directly. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 86: Facebook

    1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Twitter. 2. Tap 3. Type your tweet > Tweet. • Tap to post a picture from Gallery or Camera to your default photo hosting site and add the link to the picture in your tweet. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 87: Using Bluetooth

    3. If Bluetooth isn’t turned on, check Bluetooth to turn it on. 4. Tap Bluetooth settings > Scan for devices. A list of nearby Bluetooth devices is displayed. 5. Tap the ID of the other device to pair them. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 88: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 3. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap and hold the device name to unpair. 4. Tap Unpair. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 89: Connecting To A Bluetooth Headset

    2. Follow the steps for the type of the application, select Send File Send in the menu. Then select Bluetooth. 3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Turn 4. Tap the name of the receiving device. 5. On the receiving device, accept the fi le. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 90: Receiving Information From Another Device

    • To rename the folder, tap and hold the title bar of the folder window > Enter a new name > OK. To view the folder contents, tap the folder icon. To open a fi le, tap the fi le name. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 91: Entertainment

    1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap a setting icon. The settings open over the screen. • To hide settings on the screen, tap the screen or, tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap the setting you want to change. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 92: Taking A Picture

    Taking a picture using front camera 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Menu > Front camera. 3. Frame your subject on the screen > Tap • To switch to main camera, tap Menu > Main camera. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 93: Opening Camcorder

    3. Tap to start recording. 4. Tap to stop recording. An image from your most recent video is displayed as a thumbnail at the right of screen. Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or work with your videos in Gallery. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 94: Gallery

    After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your pictures and videos. Albums open displaying the pictures and videos they contain in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album is shown at the top of the screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 95: Viewing Pictures

    • Tap or double-tap the screen to zoom in or out. • Tap Slideshow to watch a slideshow of your pictures and videos in the album. Tap the screen to stop the slideshow. • Tap Menu to view more options. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 96: Working With Pictures

    2. Tap the album you want to open, and then tap a thumbnail image of the video to view it. You can view the video in landscape or portrait mode. 3. Tap the screen to view the controls. • Tap to skip backwards. • Tap to pause the video. • Tap to resume playback. • Tap to skip forward. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 97: Videos

    3. Play Store application will be opened. Playing movies or videos 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Play Movies. 2. Tap a movie or video you want to view it. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 98: Sound Recorder

    > Enter new voice record name > Tap Save. • Tap Menu > Set as ringtone to use the voice clip as ringtone. • Tap Menu > Delete to delete the selected voice clip > Tap Done. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 99: Music

    Deleting a song from the microSD card 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap and hold a song. In the menu that opens, tap Delete > OK. Or on the Playback screen, tap Menu > Delete > OK. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 100: Playing Music

    • While music is playing, it is possible to exit to the Home screen or open another application. • You can also return to the Music application by opening the Notifi cation panel. Working with playlists You can organize the music fi les by creating playlists. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 101: Play Music

    • Start typing the name of an artist, album or track. Matches are displayed in the list below the search box. • Tap a matching song to play it. Or tap a matching album or artist to view a list of associated songs. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 102: Deleting A Playlist

    > Tap the playlist you want. 3. Tap and hold the track to be deleted > Delete > OK. Deleting a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Play Music. 2. Tap PLAYLISTS at the top of the screen. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 103: Radio

    PicSay Improve photos with color corrections, sharpen, and red-eye removal. Also, you can add painting, word balloons, and stickers. Or have fun with distortions, cutouts, special eff ects, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > PicSay. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 104: Layar

    TuneIn, Facebook or Twitter. • Tap Menu > Settings to set TuneIn Radio. • Tap Menu > Help to get help and details on how to use TuneIn Radio. • Tap Menu > Exit to exit TuneIn Radio. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 105: Tools

    3. To change the alarm time, tap or type the number using the keyboard. Then toggle AM/PM > Set. 4. Check the checkbox, ‘Turn alarm on’ . 5. Edit Turn alarm on, Time, Repeat, Ringtone, Vibrate Label > Done. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 106: Editing An Alarm

    Volume and Camera Set what these buttons do when pressed during an alarm. Stopping an alarm 1. When the alarm sounds, tap Dismiss to stop the alarm. • Tap Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specifi ed length of time. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 107: Calculator

    Menu > Delete > Tap Delete to delete the selected note. • Tap Menu > Share > Tap Via message Via email to send the selected note. • Tap Menu > Create new > You can create new note. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 108: File Manager

    > Tap the application you want to use to share the selected fi le. • Tap and hold the fi le you want to copy > Copy > Select the desired folder or location > Tap Menu > Tap Paste. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 109: Officesuite

    • Tap the screen to see the pages panel and zoom in and out panel. Double tap the screen to zoom in or out when viewing a fi le. Drag across the screen to view specifi c areas of the document. 3. Tap Menu to use the additional options while you are viewing the document. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 110 You can learn how to make the most of Offi ceSuite by opening Web browser. About You can check out more information about the version of Offi ceSuite on your phone. NOTE Depending on file formats, the menu may vary. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 111: Battery Saver

    Battery low Check to disable data when battery is low. Saving your battery 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Battery Saver. 2. Tap Tasks. 3. Check each application you want to kill its task > Tap Kill Tasks. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 112: Ringdroid

    2. Place a barcode or QR code inside the viewfi nder rectangle. 3. After scanning, thumbnail of the barcode or QR code is then displayed showing format, type, time and metadata. 4. Tap Product Search, Web search Google Shopper. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 113: Alcatel Setup Wizard

    Alcatel Setup Wizard Setup Wizard is launched on fi rst time startup or launched by user from Alcatel Setup Wizard application. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Alcatel Setup Wizard. 2. Select the language in the Select your Language screen >...
  • Page 114 • Tap Menu > Refresh to refresh the current page. • Tap Menu > Settings to set network setting. • Tap Menu > About to view information about Skifta. • Tap Menu > Exit to exit Skifta. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 115: Cricket Applications

    Cricket Applications Alcatel help With Alcatel help application, you can visit ALCATEL global support website directly if you have questions or need assistance when using the mobile phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Alcatel help. 2. Tap Go now to visit ALCATEL global support website.

  • Page 116: My Account

    You can search various books you want and download books on your phone with eBooks application. Opening eBooks 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > eBooks. 2. Tap the book you want to read in LIBRARY category. • Tap to select Reading, Account, Help Check for Updates. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 117 Drag the slider to go directly to a specifi c page of the book. Adjust text size. Adjust the brightness of the screen. Set to Night Mode Mode. Set font to Sans Serif or Serif. Set screen orientation. Set text justifi cation. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 118: Muvemusic

    NQ Mobile Security with your friends. • Tap Menu > Feedback to submit your feedback by opening NetQin website. • Tap Menu > App Update to update NQ Mobile Security. • Tap Menu > More to select Logs, Help, About License Agreement. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 119: Block Breaker 3

    • To learn the rules of the game, tap > tap HELP. Enjoy playing the UNO game with UNO. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > UNO. • To learn the standard rules of UNO game, tap > tap AUTHORITY...

  • Page 120: Settings

    Confi gure when you want the phone to vibrate when you receive a phone call or notifi cation. Volume Set the volume of ringtones that sound when you receive a phone call or notifi cation, media (music, videos, and so on), and alarms. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 121 Clear credential storage of all contents and reset its password. Applications Unknown sources Check to allow installation of non-Market applications. Manage applications Manage and remove installed applications. Running services View and control currently running services. Storage use View storage used by applications. Development Set options for application development. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 122 For details about working with these settings, see “Using the onscreen keyboard” . Swype / Swype Select Select Input Method, How to Swype, Personal dictionary, Preferences or Language Options. settings For details about working with these settings, see “Using the onscreen keyboard” . AUTHORITY...

  • Page 123: About Phone

    Check the Model number. Android version Check the Android version. Baseband version Check the Baseband version. Kernel version Check the Kernel version. Software version Check software version. Hardware version Check hardware version. TSP Firmware Version Check TSP fi rmware version. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 124: Safety And Use

    HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF TCT MOBILE OR ITS AFFILIATES EXCEED THE AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM YOU, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY UNDER WHICH THE CAUSE OF ACTION IS BROUGHT. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS WHICH MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 125: Important Health Information And Safety Precautions

    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. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 126 140°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. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 127: Environment Restrictions

    • 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. • Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 128: Nonionizing Radiation

    You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 129 • Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. • The product has been exposed to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or damaged. • There are noticeable signs of overheating. • The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 130 Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 131 This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing. Emergency calls 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. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 132: Regulatory Agency Identifications

    Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identifi cation purposes, your product is assigned a model number of Authority To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your Authority device. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of CAB31P0000CX.
  • Page 133 T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Your device is rated T3. Please power off the Bluetooth function while using hearing aid devices with your Authority . Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you fi nd this rating.
  • Page 134 As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 135 This product is in compliance with Directive 002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments. AUTHORITY...

  • Page 136: Warranty

    When sending your wireless device to the Company for repair or service, please note that any personal data or software stored on the Product may be inadvertently erased or altered. AUTHORITY...
  • Page 137 Warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province. IN USA : Personal Communications Devices, LLC. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA : PCD Communications Canada Ltd. 5535 Eglington Avenue West Suite #210 Toronto, ON M9C 5K5 (800) 465-9672 AUTHORITY...

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