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Summary of Contents for Alcatel OneTouch Pop Astro 5042T
- Page 1 For more information on how to use phone or to find frequently asked questions, visit www.alcatelonetouch.com.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ............Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing an ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP Astro model 5042T. The 5042T comes General information ......................5 equipped with many of the features and functions you want and need. Your mobile ......................... 6 Keys and connectors ............................6 Home screen Getting started .............................. - Page 3 Calendar, Clock & Calculator .................. 68 Google Maps ......................95 Calendar ................................68 Get My Location ..............................95 Clock ..................................70 Search for a location ............................96 Calculator ................................71 Star a location ..............................97 Get driving, public transportation or walking directions................98 Getting connected ....................73 10 Others ........................
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Page 4: Your Mobile
General information ........Your mobile ..........Your ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP Astro is a transceiver that operates on GSM Quadband with 850/ 900/1800/1900 MHz or LTE Triband B2/B4/B12 MHz. Keys and connectors Protection against theft Headset connector Your mobile phone is identified by an IMEI (mobile phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory. - Page 5 Camera Back key • Touch to go back to the previous screen or to close a dialog box, options menu, Notifications panel, etc. Home key Volume up • While on any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. Menu key Volume down •...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Inserting or removing battery Before inserting/removing battery, ensure phone is off to prevent damage. 1.2.1 Set-up Attaching or removing back phone cover • Insert battery into slot until locked in position, then close the battery cover. • Remove battery cover and unlock battery from slot, then remove. Inserting or removing microSD card Inserting or removing SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. -
Page 7: Home Screen
Charging battery Setting up your phone for the first time • Select the phone's language and touch Get started. Select Input Method: Android Keyboard, Swype or Google Keyboard. • • Select Wi-Fi: Touch Set up now to add a new Wi-Fi, touch Back to return to previous section. Final screen will say Finished. -
Page 8: Home Screen
Home screen 1.3.1 Using the touchscreen Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts Touch etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to get a complete view of the Home screens. The To access an application, touch it with your finger. - Page 9 1.3.2 Status bar Status icons From status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to the left side). 4G connected Vibrate mode Notification icons 4G in use Ringer is silenced New text or multimedia message Missed call LTE connected Phone microphone is mute...
- Page 10 Notifications panel 1.3.3 Search bar Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notifications panel. Touch and drag up to close it. The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, the From the Notifications panel, you can view wireless service information, access reminders/notifications phone or the web.
- Page 11 1.3.4 Lock/Unlock your screen To unlock phone screen Press the power key once to light up the screen, draw the unlock pattern you have created or enter To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by choosing slide or creating a PIN or password to unlock the screen.
- Page 12 Repositioning Apps and Widgets 1.3.6 Applications menu Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode, drag the item to the desired Touch on the Home screen to enter applications menu. position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screens and in the Favorite To return to the Home screen, touch the Home key applications tray.
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Page 13: Applications And Widgets Menu
Using volume settings menu To download new applications from applications menu or Home screen touch Play Store search for preferred applications by name, subject or category. To access Volume settings menu from home screen touch then touch Settings , select Sound to display volume controls for Ringtone;... -
Page 14: Protect Your Phone
Protect your phone Set Pattern, Password or PIN. Prevent others from using your phone without your permission. Device protection is automatically activated when you add a Google Account and set a screen lock. Together with Android Device Manager, you can locate and erase your phone, and protect it from reuse if it’s lost or stolen. Even if your phone gets wiped, your google Account password will be required before anyone can use your phone. - Page 15 To deactivate Select Deactivate. Note: Ensure to deactivate this option before you return or exchange your phone or before factory reset to avoid PIN/password from being required to access phone. Touch , then touch Settings and select Security. Scroll to Protect your phone and unselect box. Enter Pattern, Password or PIN to finish deactivation.
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Page 16: Using Onscreen Keyboard
2.1.1 Swype keyboard Text input ........... Touch to view messaging options. Touch to add a contact from saved Groups. Using Onscreen Keyboard Contacts or Call history log. Touch to enter phone number or contact. Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch to enter text. Touch from the Home screen, touch the Settings icon then select Language &... -
Page 17: Text Messaging
Text messaging Switching keyboards from new message screen When in new message screen and cursor in Type text message line, drag down the Status bar to Use the text messaging feature to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. open the Notifications panel. -
Page 18: Text Editing
Text editing Phone call, Call log, Favorites and People You can edit the text you have entered. • Touch and hold or double-tap within the text you would like to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection. Phone ..................... - Page 19 To hang up a call, touch or the Power key 3.1.3 Accessing your voicemail International call Voicemails are recorded messages left by incoming callers when calls are missed or forwarded to voicemail. To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix To access your voicemail, touch and hold on Phone Keypad.
- Page 20 3.1.6 During a call 3.1.7 Voice call To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key on right side of phone. • Voicemail Provides you with Service and Voicemail settings information. • Call forwarding Displays the following forwarding options: Always forward, Forward when busy, Forward if unanswered and Forward if unreachable options.
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Page 21: Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling Minute reminder Mark the check box to enable minute reminder at 50s of every minute during a call. Wi-Fi Calling lets you make and receive voice calls and text /multimedia messages over your Wi-Fi network when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network and registered with your wireless carrier's Vibrate reminder network for Wi-Fi Calling. -
Page 22: Call Log
Favorites Calls and messages made over Wi-Fi will be charged like cellular calls. View and manage all of your Favorite contacts by touching Call log You can access your call log by touching from the Dial screen. Touch on the right side of contact/number to place a call directly. -
Page 23: People
Touch the Menu key in Contacts screen to display contacts list option below. People..................... • Create a new contact/group • Contacts to display Choose contacts to display. The People app provides you with quick access to all your contacts. Import/Export •... - Page 24 3.5.2 Managing contact groups Add to/remove from Favorites Contact groups help you organize your contacts. You can add, remove and view groups in the Contact To add a contact to favorites, touch a contact to view details then touch to add the contact to group screen.
- Page 25 3.5.5 Communicating with your contacts From Contacts screen, touch the Menu key to open options menu, touch Import/export, then select Phone, SD Card, Phone Storage, account. From the contacts list, you can communicate with your contacts by making a call or exchanging To import/export a single contact from/to SIM card or account, choose a target storage device, select messages.
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Page 26: Messaging And Email
3.5.9 Accounts Messaging and Email ......... Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. To add an account, drag down the Notifications panel touch and touch to enter Settings, then touch Add account;... - Page 27 Sending a text message Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. 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.
- Page 28 Slide show edit screen 4.1.2 Managing messages When receiving a message, an icon will appear on status bar as notification. Drag down the status bar to open the Notifications panel, touch the new message to open and view. You can also access messages using Messaging application, touch message to open for viewing.
- Page 29 4.1.3 Adjust message settings Text Message(SMS) Adjust message settings from Messaging application screen, touch the Menu key and touch Settings. • Delivery reports Select to request a delivery report for each text message you send. Long SMS to MMS Manage messages stored on your SIM card. •...
- Page 30 Multimedia Message(MMS) Wireless emergency alerts • Group messaging Select to use MMS to send single message when there are multiple recipients. Show all alerts • Touch to show all alerts • Delivery report Select to request a delivery report for each multimedia message you send. •...
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Page 31: Gmail And Email
Gmail and Email General The first time you set up your phone, you can select to use an existing Gmail or to create a new Email Chat wallpaper • Touch to select wallpaper for message background. account. • Message font size Touch to select message font size. - Page 32 Touch and drag down the Status bar to display the Notifications panel, touch the new email to view. Touch and hold a message thread to display the following options: Or you can also access the Gmail Inbox label and touch the new mail to view. Touch to archive the email message.
- Page 33 Gmail settings Touch an account, the following settings will show: • Inbox type To set this inbox as the default one. To manage Gmail settings, touch the Menu key and select Settings in the Inbox screen. • Inbox categories Touch to set inbox Primary, Social, Promotions, etc. General settings Notifications •...
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Page 34: Hangouts
Hangouts..................4.2.2 Email ....................... In addition to your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3, IMAP or Exchange email Google's instant messaging service, Hangouts, lets you communicate with your friends whenever they accounts in your phone. are connected to this service. from the Home screen, then select Email To access this function, touch Applications icon To access this feature and sign in, touch the Applications icon... -
Page 35: Calendar, Clock & Calculator
4.3.3 To manage your friends Calendar, Clock & Calculator ....Besides adding new friends to your friends list, touching the Menu key and selecting People & options from your Chatting screen will make the following actions available: Touch to add the person to a new group Hangout. •... -
Page 36: Clock
5.1.2 To create new events • Search To search in the calendar You can add new events from any Calendar view. Refresh • To refresh the calendar • In portrait mode, touch the icon to create new event from Calendar screen. •... -
Page 37: Calculator
Touch and hold an already existing alarm and touch icon to delete the selected alarm. 5.2.2 To adjust alarm settings Touch icon from the Alarm screen. The following options will be available: • Alarm in silent Select to play alarm with sound or vibration even when the phone is in mode Silent mode Snooze duration... -
Page 38: Getting Connected
To activate notification when a new network is detected Getting connected ........When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range. The following steps activate the notification function when Wi-Fi is on: To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi. -
Page 39: Others
• Touch Unpair to confirm. You are recommended to use ALCATEL ONETOUCH Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved compatible with phone. You can go to www.alcatelonetouch.com for more information about ALCATEL ONETOUCH Bluetooth headset. -
Page 40: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a computer To share your phone's data connection via USB With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between micro SD card/internal storage Use the USB cable that along with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. and a computer. -
Page 41: Google Play Store
• In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each Google Play Store ......component of the VPN settings. • Touch Save. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. Google Play Store is an online applications store, where you can download and install applications and Before adding a VPN, you should set a lock screen pattern, PIN code or password for your games to your Android phone. -
Page 42: Download And Install
Touch a category on Google Play Store screen to browse contents. You can also select a subcategory if Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant available. Within each category you can select to view items sorted by Top paid, Top free, Top grossing, amount of your data. -
Page 43: Manage Your Downloads
To request a refund Update notification If you are not satisfied with the application, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. On Google Play Store screen, touch the top left corner and Settings/Notifications to enable update notification. -
Page 44: Multimedia Applications
To take a picture Multimedia applications The screen acts as the viewfinder. First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, touch icon to take picture, picture will save automatically. To shoot a video Camera ..................Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, and touch icon to start recording. -
Page 45: Gallery
Advanced settings Gallery ................... Full screen • Touch to turn on/off full screen. Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and playback videos. In addition, a set of further • Shutter sound Touch to turn on/off shutter sound. operations to pictures and videos are available for your choice. - Page 46 To view a picture/play a video Pictures and videos are displayed by albums in Gallery. Touch to switch between filmstrip view and grid view. Touch to open camera. Touch to return to gallery's main screen Slide left or right to view more pictures.
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Page 47: Youtube
8.3.1 Watch videos YouTube ..................Touch a video to play it. In the Playing screen, you can view information and video comments, and also YouTube is an online video-sharing service where the user can download, share and view videos. It browse links to related videos.You can also rate, share, label as favorite, create a new playlist, etc from supports a streaming function that allows you to start watching videos almost as soon as they begin this screen. -
Page 48: Video Player
8.4.1 Playing music 8.4.2 Working with playlists Touch a song or touch Play from drop-down menu to play the song. Playlists allow you to conveniently organize all songs stored in the SD card. You can create a new playlist, add a song to the list, and delete or rename a playlist. To create a playlist Touch Recently added from Playlists screen, touch the Menu key and then Save as playlist, enter the name and finally touch Save. -
Page 49: Google Maps
To move the map, drag the map with your finger. Google Maps .......... 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. Search for a location Get My Location While viewing a map, touch the search icon to activate search function. -
Page 50: Star A Location
Star a location Get driving, public transportation or walking directions Just like bookmarking a web address on the Internet, you can star any position on the map for later use. 9.4.1 Get suggested routes for your trip 9.3.1 How to star (or unstar) a location Touch the icon on the Maps screen. - Page 51 10.3 Radio ....................Others ............Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with parallel visual information related to the radio program on the display if you turn to stations that offer Visual Radio service. 10.1 File Manager ..................
- Page 52 Available options: Settings ..........• Save channel Save the current tuned station to the channels list. • Audio mode Listen to the radio using loudspeaker or headset. Delete • Delete the channel. . then select Settings to access Settings options or drag down Notifications panel and Touch touch to access.
- Page 53 11.2 Device 11.1.4 More • Airplane mode Mark the checkbox of Airplane mode you can simultaneously disable all 11.2.1 Gestures wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more. Touch to select to enable the following gestures: Double tap to unlock, Turn over to mute, Turn Default SMS app Touch to select default SMS app.
- Page 54 11.2.5 11.2.3 Display Lock settings Select screen lock • Lock screen Mark the checkbox to enable notifications on lock screen. • Slide Touch to enable slide unlock mode. notifications Pattern • Touch to unlock your phone's screen by drawing a pattern. •...
- Page 55 11.2.7 Storage 11.3.2 Security Use these settings to manage your phone storage by monitoring the total and available space on your Guest mode phone. Turn on the switch to activate this function. After setting up your password this will lock any assigned If a warning message comes up saying that phone memory is limited, you are required to free apps in order to ensure your privacy.
- Page 56 Verify apps Default Touch to select a default input method. Touch Set up input methods to show all input methods. Mark the checkbox to prevent or warn you before installing apps which might cause harm. Touch the settings icon to configure a certain input method. Trusted credentials Android keyboard Touch to display trusted CA certificates.
- Page 57 • Add-on dictionaries Pointer speed Touch to open a dialog where you can change the pointer speed. Touch OK to confirm. Touch to show all installed add-on dictionaries. • Block offensive words 11.3.4 Backup and reset Mark the checkbox to block offensive words. Back up my data •...
- Page 58 When you are unable to power on your phone, there is another way to perform a factory data reset Use 24-hour format by using hardware keys. Press the Volume up key and the power key at same time until the screen Mark the checkbox to display the time using 24-hour clock format.
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Page 59: Developer Options
Accessibility shortcut Revoke USB debugging authorization Touch to turn on/off to enable/disable accessibility features. Touch to revoke access to USB debugging from all computers you've previously authorized. Touch & hold delay Power menu bug report Touch to adjust the duration of touch and hold delay. This function enables your phone to differentiate Mark the checkbox to include the option of submitting a bug report in the power menu. - Page 60 Show surface updates Animation duration scale Mark the checkbox to show flash entire windows surfaces when they update. Touch to adjust the animation duration scale. Show layout bounds Simulate secondary displays Mark the checkbox to show clip bounds, margins, etc. Touch to simulate secondary displays.
- Page 61 Don't keep activities Making the most of your phone ... Mark the checkbox to destroy all activities as soon as you leave. Background process limit FOTA updates Touch to change the limit for background processes. Using FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software. Show all ANRs To access System Updates, please open Notifications panel touch and touch...
- Page 62 United States. How to obtain Hardware Service within the terms of this warranty: Create a user profile (alcatel.finetw. com) and then create an RMA for the defective device. Ship the device with a copy of the original The limited warranty for your wireless device will be voided if any of the following conditions occur: proof of purchase (e.g.
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Page 63: Troubleshooting
• Try selecting the available network(s) manually (see “11.1.7 Mobile networks”) Troubleshooting ........• Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded. My phone cannot connect to the Internet • Check that the IMEI number (press *#06#) is the same as the one printed on your warranty card Before contacting the service center, you are advised to follow the instructions below: or box. - Page 64 Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. The phone cannot be detected by others via Bluetooth • Make sure this feature does not require an ALCATEL ONETOUCH accessory. • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users (see “6.3 Connecting to Bluetooth devices”).
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Page 65: Safety And Use
Safety and Use..........ELECTRONIC DEVICES Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. -
Page 66: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES SAR INFORMATION Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. - Page 67 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) FOR WIRELESS FDA CONSUMER UPDATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION - CENTER FOR DEVICES AND OUR COMMITMENT RADIOLOGICAL We believe that all of our customers should be able to enjoy the benefits of digital wireless technologies. We are committed to providing HEALTH CONSUMER UPDATE ON WIRELESS PHONES a selection of compatible devices for our customers who wear hearing aids.
- Page 68 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? 7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? The term “wireless phone” refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofrequency These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between energy (RF) exposures.
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Page 69: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss
YOU CAN OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT FROM THE 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? FOLLOWING SOURCES: Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless AMERICA ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY telephones. - Page 70 We will provide you with a complete copy of the corresponding source codes upon request within a period of three years from the distribution of the product by TCT. 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.
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