TCT Mobile 158 HSDPA/UMTS dual band / GSM four bands mobile phone User Manual IP3514 990A 990S QG Eng USA 07 110527 indd
TCT Mobile Limited HSDPA/UMTS dual band / GSM four bands mobile phone IP3514 990A 990S QG Eng USA 07 110527 indd
Contents
- 1. User Manual
- 2. User manual
User manual
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English - CJB31P1ALAAA
Quick Start Guide
For more information about how to use the cellphone, please go
to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual.
Moreover, from the website you can also consult FAQ, realize
software upgrade, etc.
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Your cellphone
1 .............
Keys and connectors1.1
Menu key
Search key
Back key
Touchscreen
Front camera
Home key
Micro-USB connector
Headset connector
Volume up
Volume down
Power key
Prolonged exposure to music at full volume on the music
player may damage the listener's hearing. Set your cellphone
volume safely. Use only headphones recommended by TCT
Mobile Limited and its affiliates.
Table of contents
1 Your cellphone ................................................................................. 3
2 Text input ........................................................................................15
3 Phone call ........................................................................................16
4 Contacts .......................................................................................... 18
5 Messaging.........................................................................................19
6 Email ................................................................................................. 20
7 Getting connected ........................................................................21
8 Locate my location using GPS satellites ..................................23
9 Data backup ....................................................................................24
10 Factory data reset .........................................................................25
11 Applications ....................................................................................25
12 Making the most of your cellphone ..........................................26
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On Home screen, press to quickly access • Settings menu
or Notification panel; to launch quick search; to customize
your Home screen by adding applications or changing
wallpaper/theme.
On other screens, press to view options list.•
Press: Light up the screen
Return to the Home screen or back to the central
Home screen if it is extended.
Press and hold: Enter the recently used applications list.
Go back to the previous menu or screen.
Press: End a call
Lock the screen
Light up the screen
Press and hold: When cellphone is off, power on the
cellphone.
When cellphone is on, enter cellphone
options: Silent mode, Airplane mode,
Power off.
Press to adjust the Volume (in call/media playing mode)
Open Search bar for searching within an application, the
cellphone or web.
Getting started1.2
Set-up1.2.1
Removing or installing the back cover
Inserting or removing the SIM card
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power
off your cellphone and remove battery before inserting or removing
the SIM card.
Place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards and slide it into its
housing. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card,
press and slide it out.
Installing or removing the battery
Insert and click the battery into place, then close the cellphone •
cover.
Unclip the cover, then remove the battery.•
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Installing and removing the MicroSD card
To release the microSD card holder, slide it in the direction of the
arrow and lift it. Then insert the microSD card with the golden
contact downward. Finally, turn down the microSD holder and slide
it in the opposite direction to lock it.
Charging the battery
Standard charger
UK charger
Connect the battery charger to your cellphone and mains socket
respectively.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when
battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from
the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-
running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight
time, etc.
Power on your cellphone1.2.2
Hold down the Power key until the cellphone powers on. It will
take some seconds before the screen lights up.
Set up your cellphone for the first time
The first time you power on the cellphone, you are required to
touch the Android logo to begin and then sign into your Google
account to synchronize email, contacts, calendar and other Google
applications (1).
Enter your user name and password, then touch • Sign in. If you
forget your password, you can go to http://www.google.com/ to
retrieve it. If you don’t own a Google Account, you are prompted
to create one by touching Create.
Read the setup information on the screen• .
Mark/Unmark the check box to choose whether you want to take •
advantage of Google's location service, then touch Next.
Set up the date and time, then touch • Next.
Touch • Finish setup.
This initial set up can be skipped and enabled via Settings\
Accounts & sync.
In power on screen without SIM card inserted, you can also connect
to a Wi-Fi network to sign into your Google account and to use
some features.
(1) Application availability depends on country and operator.
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Power off your cellphone1.2.3
Hold down the Power key from the Home screen until the
cellphone options appear, select Power off.
Home screen1.3
You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and
widgets) you love or use most frequently to your home screen for
quick access. Press Home key to switch to Home screen.
Status bar
Status/Notification indicators •
Touch and Drag down to •
open notification panel.
Application tab
Touch to open applications list.
Press and hold to display thumbnails.
Touch to access Messaging
Touch to access Call log if you have missed
call(s), or access the tab you exit last time.
Search bar
Touch n to enter Search options:
All, Web, Apps, Contacts, etc.
Touch o to enter text search
screen.
Touch p to enter voice search
screen.
Touch an icon to open an
application, folder, etc.
o
np
Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more
space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen
horizontally left and right to get a complete view of the Home
screen. Small dots at the lower left and right of the screen indicate
which screen you are viewing.
Touch & hold the small dots, Application tab to display thumbnails,
touch the thumbnail to open it. Press Back key or touch an empty
area to return to Home screen. You can customize the number of
home screens by Settings\Home screen settings.
Using the touchscreen1.3.1
Touch
To access an application, touch it with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To enter the available options for an item, touch and hold the item.
For example, select a contact in Contacts, touch and hold this
contact, options list will then appear on screen.
Drag
Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another
location.
Slide/Swipe
Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images, web
pages… at your convenience.
Flick
Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it move quicker.
Pinch/Spread
Place your fingers of one hand on the screen surface and draw them
apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
Rotate
Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the cellphone sideways to have a better
screen view.
Status bar1.3.2
From status bar, you can view both cellphone status (to the right side)
and notification information (to the left side). When the status bar is
full, “ ” icon will appear, touch to display hidden icons.
You can touch twice an empty area on the Home screen to hide/
show the Status bar.
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Status icons
GPRS connected GPS is on
GPRS in use Receiving location data
from GPS
GPRS is disabled Speakerphone is on
EDGE connected Roaming
EDGE in use No signal
EDGE is disabled No SIM card installed
3G connected Vibrate mode
3G in use Ringer is silenced
3G is disabled Cellphone microphone
is mute
HSPA (3G+) connected Battery is very low
HSPA (3G+) in use Battery is low
HSPA(3G+) is disabled Battery is partially
drained
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network Battery is full
Bluetooth is on Battery is charging
Connected to a
Bluetooth device Headset connected
Airplane mode Signal strength
Alarm is set Bluetooth headset with
battery level indication
Notification icons
New Gmail message More notifications are
hidden
New text or
multimedia message Call in progress (green)
Problem with text or
multimedia message
delivery
Call in progress using
Bluetooth headset
(blue)
New Google Talk
message Missed call
New voicemail Call on hold
Upcoming event Call forwarding is on
Data is synchronizing Uploading data
Problem with sign-in or
synchronization
Downloading data
microSD card is full Download finished
No microSD card
installed
An open Wi-Fi network
is available
Connected to VPN Cellphone is connected
via USB cable
Disconnected from
VPN Radio is on
Song is playing System update available
USB tethering is on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
is on
Both USB tethering
and portable hotspot
are on
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Notification panel
Touch and drag down the Status bar or press Menu key and touch
Notifications to open the notification panel. Touch and drag up
to close it. From Notification panel, you can open items and other
reminders indicated by notification icons or view wireless service
information.
Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing
notifications will remain).
Search bar1.3.3
The cellphone provides a Search function which can be used to locate
information within applications, the cellphone or the web.
Lock/Unlock your screen1.3.4
To protect your cellphone and privacy, you can lock the cellphone
screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc.
Personalize your home screen1.3.5
Add
Touch and hold an empty area or press Menu key and touch Add
on the Home screen, you can add shortcuts, widgets or folders to
the Home screen.
Reposition
Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move
mode, drag the item to desired position, then release. Hold the icon
on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another
Home screen page.
Remove
Touch and hold the item to be removed to activate the Move mode,
drag the item to the top of the Application tab, which will then turn
red, and release.
Wallpaper customization
Touch and hold an empty area or press Menu key and touch
Wallpaper on the Home screen to customize wallpaper.
Theme customization
Touch and hold an empty area or press Menu key and touch
Themes on the Home screen to customize themes.
Home screen settings
Press Menu Key from the Home screen and touch Settings\Home
screen settings to set the number of home screens.
Application tab1.3.6
Touch from Home screen to enter applications list.
To return to the Home screen, press Home key.
Consult recently-used applications
To consult recently-used applications, you can press and hold the
Home key from Home screen. Touch an icon in the window to open
the related application.
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Volume adjustment1.3.7
You can set ringer, media and cellphone ringtone volume to your
preference by Volume up/down key, or Settings menu.
Applications list1.4
The Applications list contains all pre-embedded and newly installed
applications.
To access the Applications list, touch Application tab from Home
screen. To return to Home screen, press Home key.
Normal mode and sort mode1.4.1
Applications can be managed in two modes. To switch between two
modes, press Menu key from applications list screen, and touch
Switch view.
Normal mode (default)
All applications are listed in alphabetical order.
Sort mode
All applications are sorted by several categories.
Categories management1.4.2 (1)
There are 8 categories in total: 5 categories is predefined, 3
categories can be added.
Press Menu key, and select Edit to enter edit mode. Within edit
mode you can now customize categories.
Text input
2 .....................
Using Onscreen Keyboard2.1
Onscreen keyboard will display automatically when a program
requires entering text or numbers.
Onscreen keyboard settings
Press Menu key from Home screen, select Settings\Language &
keyboard\TouchPal Input (or Android keyboard), a series of
settings are available for your selection. You could scroll the keyboard
to change keyboard style.
Adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation
Turn the cellphone sideways or upright to adjust the onscreen
keyboard orientation. You can also adjust it by settings (Press Menu
key on Home screen\Settings\Display).
TouchPal Input2.1.1
Touch to enter
edit panel.
Touch to enter text or
numbers. Touch & hold
to select input method.
Touch to enter Voice
input mode.
Touch to hide keyboard.
Press and hold to
enter multiple choice
mode.
Touch to enter numbers
and symbols, etc.
Touch and hold to change input language.
Touch to activate
Word prediction.
Touch for
TouchPal settings
and additional
information.
Touch to lock/
unlock lower/
upper case input
mode.
(1) For more information, please view the complete user manual.
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Android keyboard2.1.2
Touch to lock in capital letter
input mode.
Touch to switch to symbol and numeric
keyboard.
Touch to enter Voice input.
Press and hold to enter an accent
of the letter.
Touch to enter text or numbers,
touch and hold for one or two
seconds to select input method.
Text editing2.2
You can edit the text you have entered.
Touch and hold text you have entered•
Options list pops up•
Select the operation you need (• Select all, Select text, Cut all,
Copy all, etc.)
Phone call
3 ...............
Placing a call3.1
User can easily launch a call using Phone. Enter this menu using one
of the following two ways:
Touch • from Home screen.
Touch Application tab from Home screen and select • Phone.
Touch to add to
Contacts
Touch and hold to
add 2-sec pause
Touch and hold to
access Voicemail
Touch and hold
to add wait
Enter the desired number from keyboard directly or select a contact
from Contacts, Call log or Favorites by touching tabs, then touch
to place the call. The number you entered can be saved to
Contacts by pressing Menu key and touching Add to Contacts
or touch .
If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by
touching .
To hang up a call, press Power key.
Answering or rejecting a call3.2
When you receive an incoming call, drag down the green cellphone
icon to answer. Hang up the call by pressing Power key.
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Consulting your call memory3.3
You can access your call memory by touching Application tab from
the Home screen and touching Call log to view call history in
categories of Missed calls, Outgoing calls, and Incoming calls.
Contacts
4 ..................
You can view and create contacts on your cellphone and synchronize
these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or
on your cellphone.
When using Contacts for the first time you are required
to add new contacts, import contacts from SIM card or
synchronize contacts from other application accounts to
cellphone.
Adding a contact4.1
Touch Application tab on the Home screen, select Contacts,
then press Menu key from contacts list screen and touch New
contact.
Importing , exporting and sharing 4.2
contacts
From Contacts screen, press Menu key to open contacts list option
menu, touch Import/Export, then select Import from SIM card,
Export to SIM card, Import from SD card or Export to SD
card or Share visible contacts.
To import/export a single contact from/to SIM card, touch the
contact you want to import/export, then press Menu key and touch
OK to confirm.
To import/export all contacts from/to SIM card, mark Select all check
box, then touch OK to confirm.
You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the
contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, MMS, Email, etc.
Touch a contact you want to share, press Menu key and touch
Share from contact details screen, then select the application to
perform this action.
Synchronizing contacts in multiple 4.3
accounts
Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from
multiple accounts, depending on the applications installed on your
cellphone.
Messaging
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You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this cellphone.
To access this feature, touch Application tab from Home screen, then
select Messaging.
All messages you receive or send out can only be saved
in cellphone memory. To consult messages stored in SIM
card, press Menu key from Messaging screen, then touch
Settings\Manage SIM messages.
Write message5.1
On message list screen, touch New message to write text/
multimedia messages.
Touch to create new message
Touch to view the whole
message thread
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Sending a text message
Enter cellphone number of the recipient on To bar or touch to
add recipients, touch Type to compose bar to enter the text of the
message. When finished, touch Send to send the text message.
An SMS of more than 160 characters will be charged as
several SMS. Specific letters (accent) will also increase the
size of the SMS, this may cause multiple SMS to be sent to
your recipient.
Sending a multimedia message
MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations,
slides and sounds to other compatible cellphones 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 added.
Email
6 .......................
Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or
IMAP email accounts in your cellphone.
To access this function, touch Application tab from Home screen,
then select Email.
An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set-up an email
account.
Enter the email address and password of the account you want •
to set-up.
Touch • Next. If the account you entered is not provided by your
service provider in the cellphone, you will be prompted to go to
the email account settings screen to enter settings manually. Or
you can touch Manual setup to directly enter the incoming and
outgoing settings for the email account you are setting up.
Enter the account name and display name in outgoing emails.•
Touch • Done.
To add another email account, you can press • Menu key and touch
Add account to create.
To create and send emails
Press • Menu key from Inbox screen, and touch Compose.
Enter recipient(s)’s email address in • To field, and if necessary, press
Menu key and touch Add Cc/Bcc to include a copy or a blind
copy to the message.
Enter the subject and content of the message.•
Press • Menu key, touch Add attachment to send an attachment
to the receiver.
Finally, touch • Send.
If you do not want to send the mail right away, you can touch • Save
as draft or press Back key to save a copy.
Getting connected
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To connect to the Internet with this cellphone, you can use GPRS/
EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.
Connecting to the Internet7.1
GPRS/EDGE/3G7.1.1
The first time you turn on your cellphone with SIM card inserted, it
will automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G.
To check the network connection you are using, press Menu key on
Home screen, then touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile
networks\GSM/UMTS options\Network operators or Access
Point Names.
Wi-Fi7.1.2
Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your cellphone is
within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on cellphone
even without a SIM card inserted.
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To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
Press • Menu key from Home screen.
Touch • Settings\Wireless & networks\Wi-Fi.
Mark/Unmark the checkbox to turn on/off Wi-Fi.•
Touch • Wi-Fi settings. The detailed information of detected Wi-Fi
networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you selected is •
secured, you are required to enter a password or other credentials
(you may contact network operator for details). When finished,
touch Connect.
Browser7.2 ....................................
Using Browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web.
To access this function, touch Application tab from Home screen,
then touch Browser.
To go to a web page
On Browser screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address
of the web page, then touch Go.
Connecting to a computer via USB7.3
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files
between your cellphone’s MicroSD card and the computer.
To connect/disconnect your cellphone to/from the computer
To connect your cellphone to the computer:
Use the USB cable that came with your cellphone to connect •
the cellphone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a
notification that the USB is connected.
Open the Notifications panel and touch • USB connected.
Touch • Mount in the dialog that opens to confirm that you want
to transfer files.
To disconnect:
Unmount the microSD card on your computer.•
Open the Notifications panel and touch • Turn off USB storage.
Touch • Turn off in the dialog that opens.
To locate data you have transferred or downloaded in your
MicroSD card:
Touch Application tab from Home screen to open the applications list.•
Touch • File Manager.
All data you have downloaded are stored in File Manager, where
you can view media files (videos, photos, music and others), rename
files, install applications into your cellphone, etc.
Sharing your cellphone's mobile 7.4
data connection
You can share your cellphone's mobile data connection with a single
computer via a USB cable(USB tethering) or with up to eight devices
at once by turning your cellphone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
To turn on USB tethering or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Press • Menu key from Home screen.
Touch • Settings\Wireless & networks\Tethering & portable
hotsport.
Mark the check box of • USB tethering or Portable Wi-Fi
hotsport to activate this function.
The functions may incur additional network charges
from your network operator. Extra fees may also be
charged in roaming areas.
Locate my location
8 using GPS satellites
To activate your cellphone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite Receiver:
Press• Menu key from Home screen
Touch • Settings\Location & security\Use GPS satellites
Mark the checkbox•
When open Maps, you can find your location:
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Use your cellphone’s GPS satellites receiver to pinpoint your location
within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). The process
of accessing the GPS satellite and setting your cellphone's precize location
for the first time will require up to 5 minutes. You will need to stand in a
place with a clear view of the sky and avoid moving. After this, GPS will only
need 20-40 seconds to identify your precize location.
Data backup
9 ..................
This cellphone enables you to back up your cellphone’s settings
and other application data to Google Servers, with your Google
Account.
If you replace your cellphone, the settings and data you’ve backed up
are restored onto the new cellphone the first time you sign in with
your Google Account.
To activate this function:
Press • Menu key from Home screen
Touch • Settings\Privacy\Back up my data
Mark the checkbox•
Activated this function, a wide variety of settings and data are
backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of
the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the
dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings
that you configure with the Settings application. If you deactivated this
option, you stop backing up your settings, and any existing backups
are deleted from Google Servers.
Factory data reset
10 .
To activate factory data reset:
Press • Menu key from Home screen
Touch • Settings\Privacy\Factory data reset
Mark the checkbox•
Cellphone reset will erase all of your personal data from internal
cellphone storage, including information about your Google Account,
any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any
downloaded applications. Resetting the cellphone does not erase any
system software updates you’ve downloaded or any files on your
microSD card, such as music or photos. If you reset the cellphone in
this way, you’re prompted to re-enter the same kind of information
as when you first started Android.
When you are unable to power on your cellphone, there is another
way to perform a factory data reset by using hardware keys. Hold
down Volume up key and press power key at same time until the
screen lights up.
Applications
11 ............
With this cellphone, some build-in Google applications and other
third party applications are available for your convenience.
With the built-in applications, you can
Communicate with friends•
Exchange messages or emails with friends•
Track you location, view traffic situations, search for locations and •
get navigation information to your destination
Download more applications from Android Market •
and more.
For more information about these applications, please check user
manual online: www.alcatelonetouch.com.
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Making the most
12 of your cellphone ...
You can download software upgrade for free from the website: www.
alcatelonetouch.com.
PC suite12.1
The PC suite includes:
Contacts•
It allows you to back up contact entries so that you don't have
to worry about losing, breaking, switching cellphone or changing
service providers.
Messages•
It frees you from painstakingly inputting text on the keypads. All of
your messages are easily accessible and well-organized.
Photos•
It allows you to easily import photos from PC or the handset and
organize them in different albums for better management.
Videos•
It allows you to insert video files from PC for playback and then
upload to handset folder.
Music•
It allows you to quickly search your favorites in PC, manage the
ultimate Library, and enjoy the easiest digital jukebox in your own
mobile way.
Application •
It allows you to import downloaded mobile applications and have
them installed into your handset upon synchronization.
File •
It allows you to organize Handset files with just a few clicks and files
on the Handset can be at where you want them to be.
Sync•
It allows you to synchronize the Contacts and Calendar in Outlook/
Outlook Express and handset.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7.
One Touch Upgrade12.2
Using One Touch Upgrade tool you can update your cellphone’s
software from your PC.
Download One Touch Upgrade from ALCATEL website (www.
alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool and
update your cellphone by following the step by step instructions
(refer to the User Guide provided together with the tool). Your
cellphone’s software will now have the latest software.
All personal information will be permanently lost
following the update process. We recommend you
backup your personal data using PC Suite before
upgrading.
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Safety and use .....................
We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using
your cellphone. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage,
which may result as a consequence of improper use or use contrary
to the instructions contained herein.
• TRAFFIC SAFETY:
Given that studies show that using a cellphone while driving a vehicle
constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit,
headset...), drivers are requested to refrain from using their cellphone
when the vehicle is not parked. Check the laws and regulations on
the use of wireless cellphones and their accessories in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be
prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
When driving, do not use your cellphone and headphone to listen
to music or to the radio. Using a headphone can be dangerous and
forbidden in some areas.
When switched on, your cellphone emits electromagnetic waves that
can interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems such as ABS anti-
lock brakes or airbags. To ensure that there is no problem:
- do not place your cellphone on top of the dashboard or within an airbag
deployment area,
- check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure
that the car’s electronic devices are shielded from cellphone RF
energy.
• CONDITIONS OF USE:
You are advised to switch off the cellphone from time to time to
optimize its performance.
Remember to abide by local authority rules of cellphone use on
aircrafts.
Operational Warnings: Obey all posted signs when using mobile
devices in public areas.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems: Turn off your
mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to
do so. In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed
to do so by airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode
or similar feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight.
Switch the cellphone off when you are in health care facilities, except in
designated areas. As with many other types of equipment now in regular
use, cellphones can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices,
or equipment using radio frequency.
Switch the cellphone off when you are near gas or flammable
liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel
depot, gas station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive
atmosphere.
When the cellphone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm
from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin
pump. In particular when using the cellphone you should hold it
against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.
Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your
implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using
your mobile device with your implantable medical device, consult
your healthcare provider.
To avoid hearing impairment, answer the call before holding your
cellphone to your ear. Also move the handset away from your ear
while using the “hands-free” option because the amplified volume
might cause hearing damage.
It is recommended to have proper supervision while small children use
your cellphone.
When replacing the cover please note that your cellphone may
contain substances that could create an allergic reaction.
Always handle your cellphone with care and keep it in a clean and
dust-free place.
Do not allow your cellphone to be exposed to adverse weather
or environmental conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of
liquids, dust, sea air, etc.). The manufacturer’s recommended operating
temperature range is -10°C (14°F) to +55°C (131°F) (the max value
depends on device, materials and housing paint/texture).
Over 55°C (131°F) the legibility of the cellphone’s display may be
impaired, though this is temporary and not serious.
Do not open or attempt to repair your cellphone yourself.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your cellphone.
Do not use the cellphone if the glass made screen, is damaged,
cracked or broken to avoid any injury.
Do not paint it.
Use only batteries, battery chargers, and accessories which are
recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates and are
compatible with your cellphone model.TCT Mobile Limited and its
affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other
chargers or batteries.
Your cellphone should not be disposed of in a municipal waste. Please
check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all
important information stored in your cellphone.
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Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed
to flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or
blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure
or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if
you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult your
doctor before playing video games on your cellphone or enabling
a flashing-lights feature on your cellphone. Parents should monitor
their children’s use of video games or other features that incorporate
flashing lights on the cellphones. All persons should discontinue
use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur:
convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary
movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such
symptoms, please take the following safety precautions:
- Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
When you play games on your cellphone, you may experience occasional
discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your
body. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis,
carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders:
- Take a minimum of a 15-minute break every hour of game playing.
- If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing,
stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after
playing, stop the game and see a doctor.
Prolonged exposure to music at full volume using the music
player may damage your hearing. Set your cellphone’s volume to
it’s lowest setting prior to inserting headphones in your ears and
adjust the volume to your preference. Only use headphones that
are recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and it’s affiliates.
• PRIVACY:
Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force
in your jurisdiction or other jurisdiction(s) where you will use your
cellphone regarding taking photographs and recording sounds with
your cellphone. Pursuant to such laws and regulations, it may be
strictly forbidden to take photographs and/or to record the voices
of other people or any of their personal attributes, and reproduce
or distribute them, as this may be considered to be an invasion of
privacy.
It is the user’s sole responsibility to ensure that prior authorization
be obtained, if necessary, in order to record private or confidential
conversations or take a photograph of another person; the
manufacturer, the seller or vendor of your cellphone (including the
operator) disclaim any liability which may result from the improper
use of the cellphone.
• BATTERY AND ACCESSORIES:
Before removing the battery from your cellphone, please make sure
that the cellphone is switched off.
Observe the following precautions for battery use:
- Do not attempt to open the battery (due to the risk of toxic
fumes and burns).
- Do not puncture, disassemble or cause a short-circuit in a
battery,
- Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in the garbage or store
it at temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable
environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for
which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not
recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and/or its affiliates.
This symbol on your cellphone, the battery and
the accessories means that these products must be
taken to collection points at the end of their life:
- Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins
for these items of equipment
- Collection bins at points of sale.
They will then be recycled, preventing substances being disposed of in
the environment, so that their components can be reused.
In European Union countries:
These collection points are accessible free of charge. All products
with this sign must be brought to these collection points.
In non European Union jurisdictions:
Items of equipment with this symbol are not be thrown into ordinary
bins if your jurisdiction or your region has suitable recycling and
collection facilities; instead they are to be taken to collection points
for them to be recycled.
In the United States you may learn more about CTIA’s Recycling
Program at www.recyclewirelessphones.com
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
• CHARGERS
Home A.C./ Travel chargers will operate within the temperature
range of: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
The chargers designed for your cellphone meet with the standard
for safety of information technology equipment and office equipment
use. Due to different applicable electrical specifications, a charger you
purchased in one jurisdiction may not work in another jurisdiction.
They should be used for this purpose only.
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Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country):
Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A
Output: 5 V, 550/1000 mA
Battery: Lithium 1300 mAh
• RADIO WAVES:
THIS CELLPHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS
FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your cellphone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
radio-frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive
guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the
general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were
developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic
and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines include
a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for cellphones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by
public authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission
of the US Government (FCC), or by Industry Canada, is 1.6 W/kg
averaged over 1 gram of body tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted
using standard operating positions with the cellphone transmitting at
its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level,
the actual SAR level of the cellphone while operating can be well
below the maximum value. This is because the cellphone is designed
to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the
cellphone. Before a cellphone model is available for sale to the public,
compliance with national regulations and standards must be shown.
The highest SAR value for this model cellphone when tested
is 0.903 W/Kg (one touch 990A), 1.29 W/Kg (one touch
990S) for use at the ear and 1.31 W/Kg (one touch 990A),
1.39 W/Kg (one touch 990S) for use close to the body.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various
cellphones and at various positions, they all meet the government
requirement for RF exposure. For body-worn operation, the
cellphone meets FCC RF exposure guidelines provided that it is used
with a non-metallic accessory with the handset at least 10 mm from
the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Additional information on SAR can be found on the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Web site: http://
www.phonefacts.net
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that present
scientific information does not indicate the need for any special
precautions for use of cellphones. If individuals are concerned, they
might choose to limit their own or their children’s RF exposure
by limiting the length of calls, or using “hands-free” devices to
keep cellphones away from the head and body. (fact sheet n°193).
Additional WHO information about electromagnetic fields and
public health are available on the following website: http://www.
who.int/peh-emf.
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 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for
help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
For the receiver devices associated with the operation of a licensed
radio service (e.g. FM broadcast), they bear the following statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
For other devices, they bear the following statement:
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
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Your cellphone is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal
operation, you should avoid touching it or degrading it.
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As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in
positions other than against your ear. In such circumstances the
device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with headset
or usb data cable. If you are using another accessory ensure that
whatever product is used is free of any metal and that it positions
the cellphone at least 10 mm away from the body.
LICENCES •
microSD Logo is a trademark.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
one touch 990A/one touch 990S
Bluetooth QD ID B017986
TouchPal™ and CooTek™ are trademarks of
Shanghai HanXiang (CooTek)Information
Technology Co., Ltd. and/or its Affiliates.
The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android
logo, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Android Market, Google latitude and
Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
Your cellphone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device
users in finding cellphones that may be compatible with their hearing
devices.
One touch 990A is HAC M3 compatible.
One touch 990S is HAC M3 and T3 compatible.
For more information please refer to «Hearing Aid Compatibility
with Mobile Phones» leaflet or visit our website http://www.
alcatelonetouch.com
General information .......
• Website: www.alcatelonetouch.com
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch
• Hot Line Number: In the United States, call 877-702-3444 for
technical support.
On our Internet site, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions) section. You can also contact us by e-mail to ask any
questions you may have.
An electronic version of this user guide is available in English and other
languages according to availability on our server: www.alcatelonetouch.
com
Your cellphone is a transceiver that operates on following
networks:
One touch 990A: GSM in quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) or
UMTS in dual-band (850/1900 MHz)
One touch 990S: GSM in quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) or
UMTS in dual-band (1700/2100 MHz)
Protection against theft (1)
Your cellphone is identified by an IMEI (cellphone serial number)
shown on the packaging label and in the product’s memory. We
recommend that you note the number the first time you use your
cellphone by entering *#06# and keep it in a safe place. It may
be requested by the police or your operator if your cellphone is
stolen.
Disclaimer
There may be certain differences between the user manual description
and the cellphone’s operation, depending on the software release of
your cellphone 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 exclusively.
(1) Contact your network operator for service availability.
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Alcatel Mobile Phones
Limited Warranty ..............
TCT Mobile North America LTD warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this wireless device, that should this product or part
thereof during normal consumer usage and condition, be proven to
be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure
within the first twelve (12) months from the date of purchase as
shown on your original sales receipt. Such defect(s) will be repaired or
replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the company’s option without
charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).
Batteries, power adapters, and other accessories sold as in box items
are also warranted against defects and workmanship that results in
product failure within the first six (6) months period from the date
of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt. Such defect(s)
will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) and the
company’s option without charge for parts or labor directly related
to the defect(s).
The limited warranty for your wireless device will be voided if any of
the following conditions occur:
• Non-compliance with the instructions for use or installation, or with
technical and safety standards applicable in the geographical area
where your cellphone is used;
• Connection to any equipment not supplied or not recommended
by TCT Mobile;
• Modification or repair performed by individuals not authorized by
TCT Mobile or its affiliates;
• Acts of god such as Inclement weather, lightning, power surges, fire,
humidity, infiltration of liquids or foods, chemical products, download
of files, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation;
• Removal or altering of the wireless devices event labels or serial
numbers (IMEI);
• Damage from exposure to water or other liquids, moisture, humidity,
excessive temperatures or extreme environmental conditions, sand,
excess dust and any condition outside the operating guidelines;
• Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such
as framing and non-operative parts.
There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied,
other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty
provided by your jurisdiction. In no event shall TCT Mobile or any of
its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any
nature whatsoever, including but not limited to commercial loss, to
the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the
preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
How to obtain Support: Contact the customer care center by calling
(877-702-3444) or going to www.alcatelonetouch.com. We have
placed many self-help tools that may help you to isolate the problem
and eliminate the need to send your wireless device in for service. In
the case that your wireless device is no longer covered by this limited
warranty due to time or condition we have other options that you
may utilize our out of warranty repair options.
To obtain hardware repairs or replacement within the terms of this
warranty, contact TCT Mobile to get an RMA number, include a
copy of the original proof of warranty coverage (e.g. original copy of
the dated bill of sale, invoice), the consumer’s return address, your
wireless carrier’s name, alternate daytime cellphone number, and
email address with a complete problem description. Only ship the
wireless device. Do not ship the SIM card, memory cards, or any other
accessories such as the power adapter. You must properly package
and ship the wireless device to the repair center.
TCT Mobile is not responsible for wireless devices that do not arrive
at the service center. Upon receipt, the service center will verify the
warranty conditions, repair, and return your wireless device to the
address provided.
Prolonged exposure to music at full volume on the music
player may damage the listener's hearing. Set your cellphone
volume safely. Use only headphones recommended by TCT
Mobile Limited and its affiliates.
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Troubleshooting...................
Before contacting the aftersales department, you are advised to
follow the instructions below:
You are advised to switch off the cellphone from time to time to •
maintain optimal performance.
You are advised to fully charge (• ) the battery for optimal
operation.
Avoid storing large amounts of data in your cellphone as this may •
affect the performance of your cellphone.
and carry out the following checks:
My cellphone can not switch on
Press• until the screen comes on
Check the battery charge level•
Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, •
then turn your cellphone back on
My cellphone has not responded for several minutes
Press the• key
Remove the battery and re-insert it, then switch the cellphone •
back on
My cellphone turns off by itself
Check that your keypad is locked when you are not using your •
cellphone
Check the battery charge level•
My cellphone will not charge properly
Make sure you are using an Alcatel battery and charger provided •
in the box
Make sure your battery is inserted. It must be inserted before •
plugging in the charger
Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; If the •
battery is flat, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery
charger indicator on the screen
Make sure charging is carried out under normal conditions •
(0°C (32 °F) +40°C (104 °F))
When abroad, check that the electrical current is compatible•
My cellphone can not connect to a network
Try connecting in another location•
Verify the network coverage with your operator•
Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid•
Try selecting the available network(s) manually•
Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded•
SIM card error
Make sure the SIM card has been correctly inserted•
Verify with your operator that your SIM card is 3V, 1.8V •
compatible; the old 5V SIM cards cannot be used
Make sure the chip on your SIM card is not damaged or scratched•
Unable to make outgoing calls
Make sure you have dialled a valid number and press the• key
For international calls, check the country and area codes•
Make sure your cellphone is connected to a network, and that the •
network is not overloaded or unavailable
Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM •
card valid, etc.)
Make sure you have not barred outgoing calls•
Unable to receive incoming calls
Make sure your cellphone is switched on and connected to a •
network (check for overloaded or unavailable network)
Check your subscription status with your operator (credit, SIM •
card valid, etc.)
Make sure you have not forwarded incoming calls•
The caller’s name or number does not appear when a call
is received
Check that you have subscribed to this service with your •
operator
Your caller has concealed his/her number•
I cannot find my contacts
Make sure your SIM card is correctly inserted•
Import all contacts stored in SIM card to cellphone•
The sound quality of the calls is not optimal
You can adjust the volume during a call by means of the Volume key•
Check the signal strength level •
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I am unable to use the features described in the manual
Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription •
includes this service
I am unable to add a contact in my directory
Make sure that your cellphone memory is not full; delete some •
contacts or save the contacts in the product directory (i.e. your
professional or personal directories)
My callers are unable to leave messages on my voicemail
Contact your network operator to check service availability•
I cannot access my voicemail
Make sure your operator’s voicemail number is correctly entered•
Try later if the network is busy•
I am unable to send and receive MMS
Check your cellphone memory available as it might be full•
Contact your network operator to check service availability and •
check MMS parameters
Verify the server center number or your MMS profile with your •
operator
The server center may be swamped; try again later•
“No service” is displayed
You are outside of the network coverage area•
I have already entered 3 incorrect PIN codes
Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code •
(Personal Unblocking Key)
I am unable to connect my cellphone to my computer
Install Alcatel's PC suite first of all•
Open Notification panel to check if the PC Suite Agent has •
activated
Check that you have marked the checkbox of USB debugging in •
Settings\Applications\Development\USB debugging
Check that your computer system meets the requirements for •
Alcatel’s PC Suite installation
I am unable to download new files
Check for free space of your MicroSD card•
Delete some files•
Check your subscription status with your operator•
The cellphone can’t be detected by others via Bluetooth
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your cellphone is •
visible to other users
How to make your battery last longer
Make sure you followed the complete charge time (minimum 3 •
hours)
After a partial charge, the battery level indicator may not be •
exact. Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to
obtain an exact indication
Switch on the backlight upon request•
Extend email auto-check interval as long as possible•
Exit background-running applications if they are not being used •
for a long time
Deactivate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use•
ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent
and is used under license by
TCT Mobile Limited.
© Copyright 2011 TCT Mobile Limited
All rights reserved
TCT Mobile Limited reserves
the right to alter material
or technical specification
without prior notice.
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