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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sharing your phone's mobile data connection ........82 Table of Contents Connecting to virtual private networks ..........83 Google Play Store �������������������������������������������������������������85 Locate the item you want to download and install ......85 Safety and use ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Download and install ................86 General information ���������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Manage your downloads ................88 Multimedia applications ���������������������������������������������������90 Your mobile ������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Safety And Use

    11.5 System ......................121 Safety and use ������������������������������ 12 Making the most of your phone ������������������������������������124 12.1 Smart Suite ....................124 12.2 Upgrade .....................125 We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. The 13 Telephone warranty ��������������������������������������������������������127 manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained herein.
  • Page 4 Do not let children use the phone and/or play with the telephone and accessories - If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest for without supervision. several hours before playing again. When replacing the cover please note that your phone may contain substances that - If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after playing, stop the could create an allergic reaction.
  • Page 5 SAR values under the ICNIRP guidelines for this device model are: - Municipal waste disposal centres with specific bins for these items of ALCATEL ONETOUCH 5050X: equipment - Collection bins at points of sale.
  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    • Regulatory information ALCATE ONETOUCH 5050Y: The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted. ALCATE ONETOUCH 5050X:...
  • Page 7: General Information

    TCT. even with a different SIM card. You may download the source codes from http://sourceforge.net/projects/alcatel/ files/. The provision of the source code is free of charge from internet.
  • Page 8: Your Mobile

    Disclaimer Your mobile ��������������������������� There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone’s operation, depending on the software release of your telephone or specific operator services. TCT Mobile shall not be held legally responsible for such differences, if any, nor for their potential consequences, which responsibility shall be borne by the operator 1�1 Keys and connectors...
  • Page 9 Power key Camera • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. Camera Flash/Flashlight • Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off/ Restart/Airplane mode/Quick start. • Press the Power key for more than 9s to restart. • Press the Power key and Volume up key to reset. • Press the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    1�2 Getting started Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power off your 1�2�1 Set-up phone before inserting or removing the SIM card. Removing or installing the back cover To install, place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards into the housing, and then slide it into its slot.
  • Page 11 Installing or removing the battery • Make sure the battery is correctly inserted before connecting the charger. • When using your telephone for the first time, charge the battery fully (approximately 3 hours). You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ).
  • Page 12: Home Screen

    • Setup Google Account: If you want to set your Google Account, touch The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space Setup Now. If you have a Google Account, touch Existing, then enter for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally your Email address and password.
  • Page 13 Status icons Pinch/Spread GPRS connected Airplane mode Place the fingers of one hand on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen. GPRS in use Alarm is set EDGE connected Speakerphone is on Rotate EDGE in use Roaming...
  • Page 14 Notification icons Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. When there are notifications, touching them allows you to access their information directly. New Gmail message Missed call New Email message Call forwarding is on...
  • Page 15 1�3�3 Search bar 1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by information within applications, the phone or the web. choosing slide or creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password, etc.
  • Page 16 If you have chosen Slide as the screen lock, you can: Create folders • double tap the screen to unlock it if it is dark (when Settings\Lock To improve the organization of items (shortcuts or applications) on the settings\Screen lock\Double click screen is active); Home screen and the Favourite tray, you can add them to a folder by • press the Power key to light up the screen first, then slide right to unlock stacking one item on top of another.
  • Page 17: Text Input

    Slide horizontally to view all thumbnails of recently-used applications. Text input ������������������������������ Touch one thumbnail and slide it upwards to delete it and downwards to lock the thumbnail. Touch the icon at the bottom of the screen to activate the system's 2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard one key boost which clears memory used by recent applications.
  • Page 18: Text Editing

    2�2 Text editing Phone call, Call log and You can edit the text you have entered. Contacts �������������������������������� • Touch and hold or double-tap within the text you would like to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. • The following options will appear: Select all , Cut , Copy and Paste...
  • Page 19 Speed dial settings To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/ down key or turn over the phone (when the Call settings\Turn over You can access this setting screen by touching the Menu key and then to mute option is activated).
  • Page 20 • Touch the icon Touch to end the current call. • Touch Add call to type a number. Then touch the icon and click and Merge calls to start the conference. Touch to display the Dialpad. • Touch to end the conference call and disconnect all callers. Touch to activate the speaker during the current call.
  • Page 21: Call Log

    3�2 Call log Other call settings • Fixed Dialing Numbers: Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) is a SIM service You can access your call memory by touching from the Dial screen. mode, where outgoing calls are restricted to a set of phone numbers. Touch on the right side of a contact/number to place a call directly.
  • Page 22 Touch the Menu key to display the contacts list option menu, following Touch to save. actions are enabled: Touch to select a picture for the contact. • Contacts to Choose contacts to display. display Touch to add a new label. Touch to add a new number. • Import/export Import or export contacts between phone, SIM Touch to delete the number.
  • Page 23 3�3�4 Editing your contacts 3�3�5 Communicating with your contacts To edit contact information, touch the Menu key in the contact details From the contacts list, you can communicate with your contacts by making screen, then touch Edit. When finished, touch DONE. a call or exchanging messages.
  • Page 24 From the Contacts screen, touch the Menu key to open the options menu, At this time, you are required to select the contact whose information touch Import/export, then select Import from SIM card, Export to you want to join with the first contact. The information from the second SIM card, Import from phone/SD storage, Export to phone/SD contact is added to the first one, and the second contact will no longer be storage or Share visible contacts.
  • Page 25: Messaging

    For saved contacts, touch the photo to open the Quick Contact Messaging, Gmail/Email, panel to communicate with the contact. For unsaved contacts, touch the photo to add the number to your Contacts� Google Hangouts ������������������ Sending a text message Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the To bar or touch to add recipients and touch the Type text message bar to enter the 4�1 Messaging �����������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 26 Attach options: • Capture picture Access the Camera to capture a new picture for attaching. • Capture video Access the Camcorder to record a new video Touch to go to previous or next slide. for attaching. Touch to preview the current slide. • Record audio Enter the voice message recorder to record a voice message for attaching.
  • Page 27 Text Message (SMS) settings • Select text Touch to select the message text to copy, cut, add to dictionary, etc. • Delivery reports Select to request a delivery report for each text message you send. • Copy text This option displays when the message is an SMS. Copy the current message content.
  • Page 28: Gmail/Email

    4�2 Gmail/Email • Creation mode Select to change creation mode. The first time you set up your phone, you can select to use an existing • Maximum Select to input the maximum message size. Gmail or to create a new Email account. message size Notifications 4�2�1...
  • Page 29 To add a signature to emails, touch Menu key and Settings from the inbox To view conversations by labels when viewing your inbox or another screen, choose an account, then touch Signature. conversation list, touch the icon, then touch a label to view a list of conversations with that label.
  • Page 30 Gmail settings Touch an account to view the following settings: To manage Gmail settings, touch Menu key and Settings in the Inbox • Inbox type To set this inbox as the default or priority Inbox. screen. • Inbox categories Touch to enable Inbox appear in other categories. General settings • Notifications Select to activate a notification when a new email...
  • Page 31: Google Hangouts

    4�2�2 Email �������������������������������������������������������������������� 4�3 Google Hangouts ���������������������������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set up external POP3 or IMAP Google's instant messaging service, Google Hangouts, lets you communicate email accounts in your phone. with your friends whenever they are connected to this service. To access this feature, touch from the Home screen, then select To access this feature and sign in, touch...
  • Page 32 4�3�3 To start and close a chat 4�3�5 Settings You can launch a video call or send a message to a friend by touching one A series of settings become available for your selection by touching the of them in your Friends list. Menu key and Settings from the chat list screen, and then choosing an account.
  • Page 33: Calendar & Alarm Clock & Calculator

    5�1�2 To create new events Calendar & Alarm clock & You can add new events from any Calendar view. Calculator ������������������������������ • Touch the icon to access a new event edit screen. • Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select ALL DAY.
  • Page 34: Time

    Touch and drag down the status bar to open the notification panel, touch Touch a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm editing screen. an event name to view the Calendar notification list. Touch to delete the selected alarm. Touch the Back key to keep the reminders pending in the status bar and To adjust alarm settings the notification panel.
  • Page 35: Calculator

    Enter a number and the arithmetic operation to be performed, enter the Touch the icon to choose the ringtone. Set the desired time using second number, then touch “=” to display the result. Touch to delete the scroll bar. digits one by one, touch and hold to delete all at one time.
  • Page 36: Getting Connected

    To limit your data connection to 2G networks only Getting connected ���������������� To save battery power and extend battery life, you can select 2G networks (GPRS or EDGE) only. • Touch the Menu key from the Home screen. To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.
  • Page 37: Browser

    To activate notification when a new network is detected 6�2 Browser �������������������������������������������������������� When Wi-Fi is on and network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will Using the Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range.
  • Page 38 6�2�1 Viewing web pages To open new window/switch between windows Multiple windows can be opened at the same time for your convenience. When opening a website, you can navigate on web pages by sliding your finger on the screen in any direction to locate the information you want • Touch to open all windows' thumbnails.
  • Page 39 6�2�2 Manage links, history, downloads 6�2�3 Manage bookmarks To manage a link, phone number or address displayed on a web To bookmark a web page page • Open the web page you want to bookmark. • Touch the Menu key and Save to bookmarks, or from the HISTORY • Link Touch the link to open the web page.
  • Page 40 6�2�4 Settings Accessibility A series of settings are available for your adjustment. To access Browser • Force enable zoom Mark to control the zoom level for a website settings, touch the Menu key from the Browser screen, and touch Settings. according to your preference. General • Text scaling Slide to change the size of the text display.
  • Page 41: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    • Touch Unpair to confirm. You are recommended to use ALCATEL ONETOUCH Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with your phone. You can go to www.alcatelonetouch.com for more information about the ALCATEL...
  • Page 42: Connecting To A Computer

    6�4 Connecting to a computer • Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, • Touch Settings\Storage. With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and a computer. • Touch Unmount SD card. You can now safely remove the microSD card from the phone. To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer: To format a microSD card To connect:...
  • Page 43: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    • Mark\unmark the checkbox of Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/ The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. deactivate this function. Before adding a VPN, you should set a PIN code or password for your phone. To rename or secure your portable hotspot To connect/disconnect a VPN When a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 44: Google Play Store

    Touch a category on Google Play Store screen to browse its contents. You Google Play Store ��������� can also select a subcategory if there is any. Within each category you can select to view items sorted by Top paid, Top free, Top grossing, etc. Touch to search in Play Store.
  • Page 45: Manage Your Downloads

    • After download and installation have finished, you will see a notification To request a refund icon on the status bar. If you are not satisfied with the application, you can ask for a refund within Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many 15 minutes of the purchase.
  • Page 46: Multimedia Applications

    Update notification Multimedia applications On the Google Play Store screen, touch and My Apps. Touch Menu key and Settings\Notifications to enable update notification. Auto update 8�1 Camera/Camcorder ����������������������������������� Touch Menu key and Settings\Auto-update apps to enable this function. To auto update one specific application, mark the checkbox of Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera and a Camcorder for taking Auto-update apps at any time, Do not auto-update apps or Auto- photos and shooting videos.
  • Page 47: Gallery

    To shoot a video Switch to front camera and touch the icon to access camera settings. The following options are available: Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First, position the object or landscape in the viewfinder and touch the icon to start recording. • Expression Touch to turn on expression (4-shot) function: Touch the...
  • Page 48: Youtube

    Touch to return to the Gallery's main screen Slide left or right to view more pictures • Touch an album and all pictures or videos will spread across the screen. 8�3 YouTube ������������������������������������������������������� • Touch the picture/video directly to view or play it. YouTube is an online video-sharing service where the user can download, • Slide left/right to view previous or next pictures/videos.
  • Page 49: Music

    By touching the Menu key from the YouTube screen, you can set General settings for YouTube. For details about these features, please visit the YouTube website: www.YouTube.com. 8�3�1 Watch videos Touch a video to play it. In the Playing screen, you can view information and comments of the video, and also access related ones.
  • Page 50: Google Maps

    You can create a new playlist, add a song to the list, and delete or rename Google Maps ��������������������� a playlist. To create a playlist Touch Recently added from the Playlists screen, touch the Menu key 9�1 Get My Location and then select Save as playlist, enter the name and finally touch Save.
  • Page 51: Search For A Location

    9�3 Get driving, public transport or walking To move the map, drag it with your finger. directions To zoom in and out of a map, pinch or spread your fingers, or you can also zoom in by double-tapping a location on screen. 9�3�1 Get suggested routes for your trip 9�2...
  • Page 52: Share A Location

    9�4 Share a location Others ��������������������������������� • Touch & hold a location on a map. • Touch the information at the bottom then touch the icon to share the location. 10�1 File Manager ������������������������������������������������ To access this function, touch from the Home screen, then touch File Manager.
  • Page 53: Video

    10�4 Radio ������������������������������������������������������������ 10�3 Video ������������������������������������������������������������ Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can To access this function, touch from the Home screen, then touch use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with Video.
  • Page 54: Torch

    Available options: 10�7 Setup Wizard ���������������������������������������������� • Save channel Save the current tuned station to the channels To access this function, touch from the Home screen, then touch list. Setup Wizard. • Edit name Edit the channel name. Setup Wizard helps set up your phone in multiple ways: language, input • Audio mode Listen to the radio using loudspeaker or headset.
  • Page 55: Settings

    11�1�4 More���\Airplane mode Settings �������������������������� Mark the checkbox of Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. To access this function, touch Menu key and Settings from the Home 11�1�5 More���\VPN settings screen. A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on 11�1 Wireless &...
  • Page 56: Device

    11�1�7 Network operators You can select a network operator. NFC is a new wireless technology that allows devices to communicate with each other over short distances. Data transfer between the devices occurs through one of two means: either a quick wave or usually just a touch or 11�2 Device tap.
  • Page 57 11�2�2 Sound 11�2�3 Display Use the Sound settings to configure many aspects of call and notification • Automatic Touch to enable automatic adjustment of the ringtones, music, and other audio settings. brightness screen brightness. • Wallpaper Touch to set the wallpaper. • Volume Touch to set volume for Media, Ringtone, Notifications and Alarm.
  • Page 58 Owner info SD card Lists the amount of space on any microSD card installed in your phone Touch to input owner information which will display on the locked screen. and the amount you can use to store photos, videos, music, and other files. You can touch one category to access the function and learn more details.
  • Page 59: Personal

    11�3 Personal Set up SIM card lock • Mark the checkbox of Lock SIM card to lock the SIM card with a PIN 11�3�1 Location access code. • Touch Change SIM PIN to change the PIN code. Access to my location Make passwords visible Touch the switch to enable the use of information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, for use in...
  • Page 60 Clear credentials • Vibrate on keypress: Mark the checkbox to have the phone vibrate briefly each time you touch a key on the onscreen keyboard. Touch to remove all certificates. • Sound on keypress: Mark the checkbox to play a brief sound each time you touch a key on the onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 61: Add Account

    • Hotword detection: Mark the checkbox to activate hotword detection Backup account function. Touch to back up your account. • Offline speech recognition: Touch to download other languages to enable voice input while offline. Automatic restore • Bluetooth headset: Mark the checkbox to enable audio recording Mark the checkbox to restore your backed up settings or other data when through the Bluetooth headset if available.
  • Page 62: System

    Touch an account to see all sync options. Mark the checkbox to permit Choose date format applications to synchronize data on their own schedule. You can also touch Touch to open a dialog where you can select the format for displaying Menu key and Sync now to synchronize data for chosen items of that dates.
  • Page 63: Making The Most Of Your Phone

    Touch & hold delay Making the most of your Touch to adjust the duration of touch and hold delay. This function enables your phone to differentiate between touch and touch & hold, which may phone ���������������������������������� avoid incorrect operations. Enhance web accessibility Touch to open a dialog which asks you to install scripts from Google which 12�1 Smart Suite...
  • Page 64: Upgrade

    12�2�1 Mobile Upgrade Download Mobile Upgrade from ALCATEL ONETOUCH website (www. alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and update your phone by following the step by step instructions (refer to the User Guide provided together with the tool).
  • Page 65: Telephone Warranty

    This warranty shall not apply to defects to your phone and/or accessory Telephone warranty ���������� due to (without any limitation): 1) Non-compliance with the instructions for use or installation, or with technical and safety standards applicable in the geographical area where Your phone is warranted against any defect or malfunctioning which may your phone is used, occur in conditions of normal use during the warranty period of twelve...
  • Page 66: Accessories

    Accessories ����������������������� Troubleshooting ����������������� The latest generation of ALCATEL ONETOUCH mobile phones offers Before contacting the service centre, you are advised to follow the a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from instructions below: a distance, placed on a table for example. For those who prefer to keep • You are advised to fully charge (...
  • Page 67 • Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not My phone cannot charge properly overloaded or unavailable. • Make sure you are using an ALCATEL ONETOUCH charger from the • Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM card box.
  • Page 68 • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes • Open the Notification panel to check if the Smart Suite Agent has this service. activated. • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONETOUCH • Check that your computer meets the requirements for Smart Suite accessory. Installation.
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Camera • 5.0 megapixel color back camera Specifications • 2.0 megapixel color front camera Audio supported AAC, AAC+, AAC Enhanced, WB AMR, MP3, formats Midi, eAAC Processor Qualcomm 8926 Quad core 1.2G Hz ® Video supported H.263, MPEG4, H.264 Platform Android™ 4.3 formats Memory ROM: 4 GB...
  • Page 70 ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent and is used under license by TCL Mobile Ltd.. © Copyright 2014 TCL Mobile Ltd. All rights reserved TCL Mobile Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice. All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed,...

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