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Table of Contents
Get Started 1
Your Phone at a Glance 1
Set Up Your Phone 1
Insert the Battery 1
Charge the Battery 2
Set Up Voicemail 3
Phone Basics 4
Your Phone’s Layout 4
Turn Your Phone On and Off 5
Lock/Unlock Your Phone 5
Navigate Through the Menus 5
Status Bar and Notification Panel 6
Enter Text 7
Phone Calls 9
Make Phone Calls 9
Call Using the Phone Dialer 9
Call from Recent History 9
Call from Contacts 9
Call Using a Speed Dial Number 10
Call Emergency Numbers 10
Receive Phone Calls 10
Answer an Incoming Call 10
Mute the Ringing Sound 10
Reject an Incoming Call 11
Voicemail 11
Voicemail Setup 11
Voicemail Notification 11
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 11
Phone Call Options 12
In-call Options 12
Caller ID 13
Conference Calling 13
Recent History 13
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Contacts 15
View Contacts 15
Contacts List Options 15
Add a Contact 15
Create a Group 17
Save a Phone Number 18
Edit a Contact 19
Add or Edit Information for a Contact 19
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 19
Delete a Contact 19
Remove a Member from a Group 19
Assign a Speed Dial Number to a Contact 19
Messaging 21
Send a Text Message 21
Save and Resume a Draft Message 21
New Messages Notification 21
Manage Message Conversations 21
Web & Data 23
Launch a Web Connection 23
Learn to Navigate the Browser 23
Adjust Browser Settings 23
Tools 25
Calendar 25
Add an Event to the Calendar 25
View an Event 25
Edit/Delete an Event 25
Event Reminders 25
Alarm 25
Calculator 26
Bluetooth 26
Settings 27
Display 27
Volume 27
Ringtones 27
Keyguard 28
Phone Information 28
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Lock Phone 28
Location 29
Parental Controls 29
Reset/Delete 29
Others 29
Accessibility 29
Abbreviated Dialing 30
Call Answer 30
Voice Privacy 30
Text Entry 30
Airplane Mode 31
Data 31
Contact Match 31
Roaming 31
Persistent Alerts 31
Language 31
Navigation Keys 31
For Assistance 32
Regulatory Information 32
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones 32
FCC Radio Frequency Emission 32
Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device 32
Warning Statements 34
Index 35
Get Started 1
Get Started
Congratulations on receiving your ALCATEL ONETOUCH Cinch. This guide will help you set up and
get the most out of your new phone.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.
Note: Your phone's home screen and layouts are subject to change. The user guide uses sample
images only.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Set Up Your Phone
The following topics will help you set up your phone and wireless service the first time.
Insert the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert your phone‘s battery safely and properly.
Get Started 2
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery.
3. Attach the battery cover.
Note: Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
Charge the Battery
Follow these instructions to charge your phone‘s battery.
Get Started 3
1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the right side of your phone.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
Note: You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. Fully charging the battery may take up to
2 hours.
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always
use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all
unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Messaging > Voicemail > Call Voicemail.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
lCreate your password.
lRecord your name announcement.
lRecord your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who
has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected
to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic
functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
Part Description
Receiver Allows you to hear the caller and automated prompts.
Headset connector Allows you to plug in a headset for convenience, hands-free
conversations.
Volume down key Allows you to increase the ringtone or media volume or adjust the
voice volume during a call.
Micro-USB Connector Allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable.
Navigation up key Press to go up to view an item or confirm an option.
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Part Description
Navigation down key Press to go down to view an item or confirm an option.
Navigation left key Press to go left to view an item or confirm an option.
Navigation right key Press to go right to view an item or confirm an option.
Left softkey Enter Menu list from the Home screen, view an item or confirm an
option.
Right softkey Enter Contacts from the Home screen, view an item or confirm an
option.
Dial key View recent call history from the Home screen, or dial the number.
Power/End key Turn on/off the phone, or return back to the Home screen.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
nPress and hold the Power/End key .
Note: Your screen remains blank while the phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Lock/Unlock Your Phone
You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone.
nTo lock the phone, press and hold the Back key .
nTo unlock the phone, press the OK key and then press Back .
Navigate Through the Menus
The navigation keys on your phone let you scroll through onscreen items. To navigate a menu, press
up or down using the navigation keys.
Select Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it
and pressing the OK key . If the option is numbered, you can select it by pressing the
corresponding number on the phone’s keypad.
Back Up Within a Menu
nTo go to the previous menu, press Back .
nTo return to the Home screen, press Power/End key .
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Status Bar and Notification Panel
Your phone’s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the Home screen provides phone and service status information on the
right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Bar Layout
Main Status Icons
Icon Status
Bluetooth
Airplane mode
Earphones
Location on
Location off
Vibrate
Silent
Ringtone off
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Icon Status
Network (full signal)
Network (no signal)
Alarm set
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charged)
Main Notification Icons
Icon Notification
Missed call
New message
New voicemail
Event
Enter Text
You can type on your phone using the keypad.
Keypad
Your phone provides a convenient keypad to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are
prompted to enter text.
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1. From a screen where you can enter text, press to change the text mode.
2. Select one of the following options:
lAbc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode.
l123 to enter numeric characters.
lSymbols to enter symbols.
lSmileys to enter smile icons.
Number Key Function
11, commonly-used symbols
2a, b, c, A, B, C, 2
3d, e, f, D, E, F, 3
4G, h, I, G, H, I, 4
5j, k, l, J, K, L, 5
6m, n, o, M, N, O, 6
7p, q, r, s, P, Q, R, S, 7
8T, u, v, T, U, V, 8
9w, x, y, z, W, X, Y, Z, 9
00
**, change input methods
##, insert a space
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Phone Calls
With wireless service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the
country.
Make Phone Calls
There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Call Using the Phone Dialer
The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dial pad.
1. Press the number keys on the dial pad to enter the phone number.
2. Press to call the number.
3. To end the call, press .
Call from Recent History
The Recent History menu lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers.
1. From the Home screen, press to display the call history.
2. Select the number, and press again to place a call.
Call from Contacts
You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey) to display the Contacts list.
2. Highlight a contact and then press to place a call.
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Call Using a Speed Dial Number
Speed dial numbers let you dial numbers by pressing and holding a single number on the dial pad. You
can store up to 99 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family
easier.
You must have already assigned a speed dial number to an existing phone number.
nFrom the Home screen, enter the speed dial number, and then press to place a call.
Call Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
nFrom the dial pad, press “9-1-1” and then press .
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing
E 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to
calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and
access to satellite signals, it may take up to 60 seconds or more to determine and report your
approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some
designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be
equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
Receive Phone Calls
The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming
calls, reject incoming calls, and more.
When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the
caller name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone
who is not stored, only the phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail.
Answer an Incoming Call
Press the Menu/OK key to answer the call.
Mute the Ringing Sound
To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, press the Volume key.
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Reject an Incoming Call
Press the Power/End key to reject an incoming call and send the caller to voicemail.
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller.
nPress Ignore with Text Message to ignore the call and send a text message to the caller.
Voicemail
The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service.
Voicemail Setup
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
nFor information on setting up your voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail.
Voicemail Notification
There are a couple of different ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message.
nBy sounding the assigned ringer type.
nBy displaying within the Notifications area of the Status bar when a single new unheard
voicemail message is received.
Note: When you are off network, you may not receive notifications of new voicemail messages. It is
recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless
phone number.
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of
new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a network service area.
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail)
or from any other press-tone phone.
Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1. Press and hold . If prompted, enter your voicemail password.
2. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages.
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Use Another Phone to Access Messages
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*).
3. Enter your password.
Tip: You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder.
Phone Call Options
Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of
your calling experience.
In-call Options
While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Select a feature by pressing the
corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and then press .
nSpeaker On: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off).
lActivate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the
speaker volume using the volume buttons.)
lDeactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece.
nMute: Mute the microphone during an active call. Press again to unmute the microphone.
nContact Details: View detailed information of the incoming number.
nMain Menu: Display the main menu list.
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n3-Way Call: Initiate a 3-way conference call.
nContacts: Display your contacts list.
nVoice Memo: Create a new memo while remaining on the call.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using
speakerphone.
Caller ID
Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.
Conference Calling
With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.
When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
1. On the Phone screen, enter a number and press (or place a call from Recent History or
Contacts).
2. Once you have established the connection, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > 3-Way Call, and
then dial the second number (or place the call from Recent History or Contacts).
lThis puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.
3. Press TALK to join calls. Your conference call is now in session.
4. To end the three-way call, press End .
Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay
connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.
Recent History
The Recent History lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
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View Recent History
nFrom the Home screen, press , or press and then select Call History.
Recent History Options
nTo make a call from the call log, select the number and press again.
For additional options, press OPTIONS (right softkey):
nNew group
nContact details/Save Contact
nDelete
nDelete All
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Contacts
Your phone’s Contacts help you stay in touch with family, friends, and colleagues by keeping track
of all their contact information. The following topics explain how to use your phone’s Contacts.
Personal Contacts Entries – Entries for an individual.
nYour phone can store up to 600 personal Contacts entries. Each entry can contain up to 7
phone numbers, and 3 email addresses, 3 IM addresses, and 3 Web addresses.
Group Contacts Entries – Entries that contain more than one personal Contacts entry.
nYour phone can store up to 25 Group Contacts entries. Each group entry can contain up to 40
members.
View Contacts
You can view and create contacts on your phone.
To access Contacts:
nFrom the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
– or –
From the Home screen, press > Go to Contacts.
lContacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your phone.
lAdd New: Press to add a new contact or new group.
Contacts List Options
From contact list you can find various options listed below.
nSend Msg: Send a message to your contacts(s).
nNew Group: Create a new group for your contacts.
nEdit Contact: Edit contact information.
nDelete Contact: Delete the contact you select.
nDelete All: Delete all contacts in the list.
Add a Contact
You can add contacts to enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing
addresses, and more.
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1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey) > Add New > New Contact.
2. Use the keypad to enter contact information you want, including:
lName
lPhone Number
lEmail Address
lIM
lURL
lLocation
lRingtone
lBirthday
lMemo
lJob Title
lCompany
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3. Press DONE (left softkey) to save your new contact.
Create a Group
You can create a group by assigning personal Contacts entries as members and then naming the
new group. Each group entry can contain up to 40 members for sending messages.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey) > OPTIONS (right softkey) > New
Group.
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2. Press START (left softkey). Use the key to checkboxes to select contacts for the group and
then press CONTINUE (left softkey).
3. Create a name for the group and then press SAVE (left softkey) to save.
Save a Phone Number
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from Recent History or Call History.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Highlight a phone number and press OPTIONS (left softkey) > Save Contact.
3. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information, and then press Done.
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Edit a Contact
Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, customize with
a unique ringtone, and more.
Add or Edit Information for a Contact
Use the Edit contact menu to add or edit information for an existing contact.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
2. Select a contact to display it, and then press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Contact.
3. Add or edit information and then press DONE (left softkey).
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact
Know who’s calling without looking at your phone by assigning a specific ringer to a contact.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
2. Select a contact to display it, and then press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Contact.
3. Highlight and select the Ringtone field then select an available ringtone.
4. Press PLAY (left softkey) to hear a sample.
5. Press and then press DONE (left softkey) to assign the ringtone.
Delete a Contact
You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
2. Press a contact to display it, and then press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete Contact.
3. Press DELETE (left softkey) to confirm.
Remove a Member from a Group
You can remove a member from a current Group.
1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
2. Highlight a group and then press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Edit Group.
3. Highlight a contact and then press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Remove from group > YES (left
softkey).
Assign a Speed Dial Number to a Contact
Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations.
To assign a speed dial number:
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1. From the Home screen, press CONTACTS (right softkey).
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Settings > Speed Numbers.
3. Enter or select a number to assign the speed dial location.
4. Select a contact to be added to the speed dial location.
Note: If you assign a number to an already in-use speed dial location, the new phone number will
automatically replace the previously assigned speed dial.
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Messaging
With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless
phone and another messaging-ready phone.
Send a Text Message
Quickly compose and send text messages from your phone.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Messaging.
2. Select Send Message.
3. To enter a recipient, select Go to Contacts or press NEW ADDRESS (right softkey).
lTo enter multiple recipients, press MULTIPLE (left softkey). When you have selected all the
message recipients, press CONTINUE (left softkey).
4. Compose your message.
Note: A counter appears above the SEND button to tell you how many characters you have entered
and how many characters are left. Once you go over the 160-character limit, a new message is
created but automatically joined into one when received.
5. Review your message and then press SEND (left softkey) to send the text message.
Save and Resume a Draft Message
A Message can be saved or resumed after composing.
nWhile composing a text message, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Save As Draft to
automatically save your message as a draft.
New Messages Notification
Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the
message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text message.
Manage Message Conversations
Text messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into
conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen. Threaded text let you see exchanged
messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen.
Read a Text Message
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Messaging > Messages.
2. Select the text message or message thread to open and read it.
3. To return to the Messaging screen from a text message thread, press the BACK key .
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Reply to a Message
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Messaging > Messages.
2. Select a text message thread to open it.
3. Press REPLY (left softkey), enter your content, and then press SEND (left softkey).
Delete a Message Thread
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Messaging > Messages.
2. Highlight the message thread that you want to delete.
3. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete Message.
4. When prompted to confirm, press YES (left softkey).
Delete Multiple Message Threads
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Messaging > Messages.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete Multiple.
3. Mark the checkboxes to select the message threads you want to delete or press SELECT ALL
(right softkey).
4. Press DONE (left softkey). When prompted to confirm, press YES (left softkey).
Delete a Single Message
1. While viewing a message thread, select the message that you want to delete.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete.
3. When prompted to confirm, press YES (left softkey).
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Web & Data
Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet. The following topics address
your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Your phone supports a 1X RTT network.
Launch a Web Connection
Launching a Web connection is as simple as opening the browser on your phone.
1. From the home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Web. (Your data connection starts and you see
the home page.)
2. To scroll through the screen, use the Up and Down Navigation keys.
3. To exit the Web at any time, simply press .
Note: The Browser automatically launches when a Web link is selected from a text message.
Learn to Navigate the Browser
Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few
basics.
nTo scroll through Web items, press the Up and Down Navigation keys.
nTo access the Web menu list, press Navigation (left softkey).
nTo return to the previous page, press Navigation (left softkey) and then select the Back button.
nTo move to the next page, press Navigation (left softkey) and then select the Forward button.
Options available within the browser menu include:
nBookmarks: Use bookmarks when you want to leave a page and visit it later.
nBrowsing history: Display recently accessed pages.
nAdd this page to Bookmarks: Add the current page to your Bookmarks.
nSend this page to a friend: Send the current page address to a friend via text message.
Adjust Browser Settings
You can control many of the settings for your browser through the browser settings menu.
nFrom any open Web page, press Options (right softkey) > Browser settings.
lStartup page: Set startup page.
lAutomatic Overview Mode: Turn on/off Automatic Overview Mode.
lDefault zoom size: Select automatic or customized zoom value.
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lDo not show images/Show images: Display or hide images on the Web page.
lIcon row: Display or hide the area showing icons.
lPopups: Allow or block popups.
lClear private data: Clear cookies, cache, history, or stored passwords.
lAdvanced: View more settings such as page information, browser information, disable
JavaScript, etc.
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Tools
Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features.
Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps
organize your time and reminds you of important events.
Add an Event to the Calendar
Add events to your calendar directly from the Calendar application.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Calendar.
2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Add New Event.
3. Fill in all required information for this new event.
4. When done, press SAVE (left softkey) to save.
View an Event
View detailed information about your Calendar events.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Calendar.
2. Select a date that has an event.
3. Select an event to view details.
Edit/Delete an Event
Use Calendar to edit or delete an existing event.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Calendar.
2. Select a date that has an event.
3. To edit an event, select the event and then press EDIT (right softkey); to delete the event, press
DELETE (left softkey).
Event Reminders
If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear.
nSelect View Now or Dismiss.
Alarm
Set multiple alarms using your phone’s Alarm Clock app.
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1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Alarm.
2. If you haven’t created any alarm, press CREATE NEW (left softkey).
3. Fill in all required information for this alarm.
4. When done, press DONE (left softkey).
Calculator
Your phone’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Calculator.
lEnter a number, select the type of operation to be performed using the Navigation keys, and
enter the second number, and then press the key to display the result.
lOnce an operation is complete, you can select CLEAR (right softkey) to clear numbers and
carry out a new operation.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a
number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled
handhelds, computers, printers. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Bluetooth can be turned on and off from the Tools menu.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Bluetooth.
To pair and use your phone with a Bluetooth-enabled device:
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Tools > Bluetooth > Add New.
2. Select the device you wish to pair with and press > YES.
3. (Optional) Edit the device name and then press SAVE (left softkey).
Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power.
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Settings
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus.
Display
Adjusting your phone’s display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help
increase battery life.
Access Display Settings
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Display.
2. Select a settings category to customize your display settings.
lWallpaper: Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper.
lPicture ID: Select an image for contacts, unsaved numbers and private/unknown numbers.
lBacklight Control: Set backlight and backlight dim intervals.
lBrightness: Set brightness degree.
lFont Size: Select font size.
lPower Save Mode: Turn on/off Power Save Mode.
lGreeting: Set greeting screen.
Volume
Set your phone's ringtone, keypress sound and key beeps.
Access Display Settings
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Volume.
2. Select a settings category to customize your volume settings.
lIncoming Ringer Volume: Adjust incoming ringtone volume.
lPlayback Volume: Select playback ringtone.
lKey Beeps: Adjust keep beeps volume.
Ringtones
Set the ringtone of calls, voicemail, messages, power up/down sound and battery alert.
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Access Ringtones Settings
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Ringtones.
2. Select a settings category to customize your ringtone settings.
lIncoming Calls: Select ringtones for current contacts, unsaved numbers, private/unknown
numbers.
lVoicemail: Select ringtones for voicemail notification.
lMessages: Select ringtones for messages notification.
lPower Up/Down: Activate/deactivate Power Up/Down sound.
lBattery Alert: Activate/deactivate battery alert sound.
Keyguard
You can lock the keyboard when not using it.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Keyguard.
2. Turn on/off keyguard function.
Phone Information
You can access detailed information about your phone's memory, battery, and version.
Access Phone Information Settings
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Phone Information.
2. Select a category to view detailed information.
lPhone Number/User ID: View the phone number, MSID, software version, hardware version,
etc.
lMemory: View internal memory.
lBattery: View current battery percentage.
lIcon Glossary: View status icons and notifications icons glossary.
lVersion: View OS, model, hardware version, software version, etc.
lAdvanced: Have advanced information of the phone such as SID, Channel, Technology, etc.
Lock Phone
Lock phone settings let you protect your phone and data from unauthorized access. It is
recommended you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal
data.
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1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Lock Phone.
2. Enter security code with 4 digits.
Location
Use your Location settings menu to enable location detection.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Location.
2. Select On to allow the network to detect your position using GPS.
Note: Turning location off will disable the GPS capability of your phone for all purposes except 9-1-1.
GPS support for E 9-1-1 service is not available in all areas.
Parental Controls
Parents can restrict functions on the phone.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Parental Controls.
2. Enter security code with 4 digits to turn on Parental Controls.
3. Select the restricted functions that are not suitable for children.
Reset/Delete
Your phone’s reset menu erases all data from the phone’s application storage, including messages,
phones calls, downloaded application, etc.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Reset/Delete.
2. Enter security code with 4 digits.
Others
The Others menu allows you to configure additional settings related to accessibility, calling, text
entry, data, and more.
Accessibility
The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related applications. To access the
menu, follow below instructions:
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Accessibility.
2. Select a settings category to view and set.
lVoice Guide: Turn on/off speech output and set speech rate.
lTTY: Press to select TTY mode or turn off TTY.
lHearing AID: Turn on hearing aid to reduce unacceptable noise.
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lFont Size: Select font size.
lKeypad Vibrate: Activate/deactivate vibration while pressing the keypad.
lColor Inversion: Activate/deactivate Color Inversion.
Abbreviated Dialing
The Abbreviated Dialing menu allows you to activate/deactivate the speed dial function.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Abbreviated Dialing.
2. Activate and customize the speed dial function.
Call Answer
Allows you to select any key or only talk key to answer a call.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Call Answer.
2. Select any key or only talk key to answer a call.
Voice Privacy
The Voice Privacy feature allows you to you encrypt voice communication.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Voice Privacy.
2. Activate/deactivate the Voice Privacy feature.
Text Entry
Text Entry settings enable more options when entering text.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Text Entry.
2. Select a settings category to view and set.
lAuto-Capital: Automatically capitalize the first letter of the first word after a period, the first
word in a text field, and each word in name fields.
lAuto-Space: Automatically insert a space.
lPredictive Language: Change the languages.
lPersonal Dictionary: Touch to open a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary.
lWord Choice List: Turn on/odd word choice list.
lWord Prediction: Turn on/off the functions on showing the predictive word.
lWord Completion: Automatically complete the word spelling.
lUse My Words: Use the stored or created from your side.
lHelp: Get more information about text entry from the website.
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Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, when you are on an airplane or in
any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your phone to
Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
To turn Airplane Mode on or off:
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Airplane Mode.
Data
Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet. Your phone supports a 1X RTT
network.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Data.
Contact Match
The contact match allows you to find an existing contact by entering the first 4 digits of the number.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Contact Match.
Roaming
Enable the roaming function in foreign countries and select the roaming mode.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Roaming.
Persistent Alerts
Set a persistent alert as an audible tone, vibration or show on LED.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Persistent Alerts.
Language
Select English or Español as the language for your phone.
nFrom the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Language.
Navigation Keys
Customize the Navigation keys by assigning specific functions or numbers from contacts.
1. From the Home screen, press MENU (left softkey) > Settings > Others > Navigation Keys.
2. Select a settings category to view and set.
3. Change the Up, Down, Left and Right menu options by highlighting the option and pressing .
4. Press OK (left softkey) to save the change.
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For Assistance
The following topics address areas of support for your phone.
Regulatory Information
The following topics provide important regulatory information.
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
The SAR value corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed into the head of a user of
a wireless handset.
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It
does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest
value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially
less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity
to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that
each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As
stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in
safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the
public.
The highest reported SAR values of the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Cinch are:
Head: 1.39W/kg (1g)
Body-worn: 1.19 W/kg (1g)
For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 15
mm from the user’s body.
FCC Radio Frequency Emission
This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.
FCC ID number: RAD556
More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the following FCC website:
http://fcc.gov/oet/ea/
Using Your Phone with a Hearing Aid Device
A number of Boost phones have been tested for hearing aid device compatibility. When some
wireless phones are used with certain hearing devices (including hearing aids and cochlear
implants), users may detect a noise which can interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.
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Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also
vary in the amount of interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19 was developed
to provide a standardized means of measuring both wireless phone and hearing devices to
determine usability rating categories for both.
Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist hearing device users find phones that
may be compatible with their hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with
hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your ALCATEL
ONETOUCH Cinch has an M3/T4 rating.
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and
individual type and degree of hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to
interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still cause unacceptable noise levels in
the hearing device. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for
your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are
likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/ higher
of the two ratings.)
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a
hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Note: New Technologies, Including Wi-Fi. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be newer wireless
technologies (including Wi-Fi) used in this phone that have not been tested for use with hearing aids.
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to interference noise from wireless phones
and should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare professional for the rating of
your hearing aid. Add the rating of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable usability:
nAny combined rating equal to or greater than six offers excellent use.
nAny combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
nAny combined rating equal to four is considered usable.
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for
“excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.
It is further suggested you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3/T3 or
M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that works best with your hearing aid device. Should you
experience interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone,
promptly return it to the store. More information about hearing aid compatibility may be found at:
fcc.gov, fda.gov, and accesswireless.org.
This equipment complies with the hearing aid compatibility technical requirements of Section 20.19
of the rules. HAC Ratings: M3 T4 -2011.
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Warning Statements
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
The user manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH
MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
nIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
nConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
nConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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A
Abbreviated Dialing30
Accessibility29
Airplane Mode31
Alarm25
Answer an Incoming Call10
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact19
B
Bluetooth26
C
Calculator26
Calendar25
Add an Event25
Edit/Delete an Event25
Event Reminders25
View an Event25
Call Answer30
Call Emergency Numbers10
Call from Contacts9
Call from Recent History9
Call Using a Speed Dial Number10
Call Using the Phone Dialer9
Caller ID13
Charge the Battery2
Conference Calling13
Contact Match31
Contacts15
Add a Contact15
Assign Speed Dial to a Contact19
Create a Group17
Delete a Contact19
Edit a Contact19
List Options15
Remove Member from Group19
Save a Phone Number18
View Contacts15
D
Data31
Display Settings27
E
Enter Text7
F
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G
Get Started1
I
In-call Options12
Insert the Battery1
K
Keyguard28
Keypad7
L
Language31
Location29
Lock Phone28
Lock/Unlock Your Phone5
M
Make Phone Calls9
Messages
Delete a Message Thread22
Delete a Single Message22
Delete Multiple Message Threads22
New Messages Notification21
Read a Text Message21
Reply to a Message22
Save and Resume a Draft Message21
Send a Text Message21
Messaging21
Mute the Ringing Sound10
N
Navigate Menus5
Navigation Keys31
Notification Panel6
Index
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O
Others29
P
Parental Controls29
Persistent Alerts31
Phone Basics4
Phone Call Options12
Phone Calls9
Phone Information28
Phone Layout4
Phone Setup1
R
Receive Phone Calls10
Recent History13
Regulatory Information32
Reject an Incoming Call11
Reset/Delete29
Ringtones27
Roaming31
S
Settings27
Status Bar6
T
Text Entry30
Tools25
Turn Your Phone On and Off5
V
Voice Privacy30
Voicemail11
Notification11
Retrieve Messages11
Setup11
Voicemail Setup3
Volume Settings27
W
Web & Data23
Browser Settings23
Launch a Web Connection23
Navigate the Browser23
Y
Your Phone at a Glance1