TCT Mobile 528 HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/CDMA dual band /LTE 1 band mobile phone User Manual Alto5 TF A846L USA EN QG 20150203 for FCC
TCT Mobile Limited HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/CDMA dual band /LTE 1 band mobile phone Alto5 TF A846L USA EN QG 20150203 for FCC
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Quick Start Guide
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Thank you for choosing Alcatel ONETOUCH. This booklet helps you get started with your new Alcatel
ONETOUCH Pop ICON LTETM 2.
Important:
Your phone has an embedded battery with a removable back cover and NON removable battery.
Unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited from disassembling the phone.
Restart your phone by pressing and holding the Power key for more than 10 seconds until the
startup screen appears.
In case this does not start your phone, please press and hold the power key and volume up key
together until the startup screen appears. From the following menus, short press the power key to
select the language and then the “factory reset” option.
Note: This operation will erase personal settings and saved data.
For more information about how to use your Pop ICON LTETM 2, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.com
for the complete user manual.
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1 Your mobile device ............................
1.1 Phone Overview
Micro-USB Charging Port
Front camera
LED indicator
Headset port
Power key
Home key
Touchscreen Display
Back key
Menu key
Volume key
Table of contents
1 Your mobile device ............................................................................................................. 1
2 Text input........................................................................................................................... 13
3 Phone call.......................................................................................................................... 15
4 People ................................................................................................................................ 16
5 Messaging ......................................................................................................................... 17
6 Email .................................................................................................................................. 19
7 Getting connected ............................................................................................................. 20
8 Find my location using GPS satellites ............................................................................. 21
9 Data backup ...................................................................................................................... 22
10 Factory data reset ............................................................................................................ 23
11 Applications & Internal storage ....................................................................................... 23
12 Making the most of your phone ....................................................................................... 24
Safety and use ............................................................................................................................. 25
www.sar-tick.com
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific
maximum SAR values can be found on page 34 of this user guide.
When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either
use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a
distance of 1.0 cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure
requirements. Note that the product may be transmitting even if you are
not making a phone call.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the
loudspeaker is in use.
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Camera
Camera Flash/
Flashlight
Back key
• Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu,
the notification panel, etc.
Home key
• From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen.
• Touch and hold to enter Google search.
Menu key
• Touch to access settings options.
• Touch and hold to open a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with
recently.
These keys are visible when the screen lights up.
Power key
• Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen.
• Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off/Reboot/Airplane
mode etc.
• Press the Power key for more than 10 seconds to restart.
• Press the Power key and Volume up key to reset if the phone is off.
• Press the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.
Volume Keys
• In call mode, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume.
• In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjusts the media volume.
• In general mode, adjusts the ringtone volume.
• Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.
1.2 Getting started
1.2.1 Set-up
Removing and installing the back cover
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Inserting or removing the SIM card
You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. You do not need to power off your phone before
inserting or removing the SIM card due to hot swap functionality being supported.
To install, place the SIM card with the chip facing downwards in to the housing, and then slide it
into the slot. Make sure that it is correctly inserted. To remove the card, press inward and slide out.
Your phone only supports micro-SIM cards. Do not attempt to insert other SIM cards such
as mini or nano cards, or this may result in damage.
Installing and removing the micro SD card
Insert the micro SD card with the gold contact facing downwards into the slot. Slide it out to remove
the micro SD card.
To avoid data loss and SD card damage, please ensure that the SD card is unmounted
(Settings\Storage\Unmount SD card) before removing the SD card.
Charging the battery
Connect the battery charger cable to your phone and main socket respectively, the LED indicator
will light while charging.
To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the 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.
1.2.2 Power on your phone
Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on.
Set up your phone for the first time
The first time you power on the phone, you may set the following options: Simple mode, Select font
size, Default input method, Setup Wi-Fi, Mobile Data Connection, Setup Google Account, Location,
Backup & reset, Mobile tips, etc.
If no SIM card is installed, your phone will still power on and allow you to connect to a Wi-Fi network,
sign into your Google account and use some of the phone's features.
1.2.3 Power off your phone
Hold down the Power key from the Home screen until the phone options appear, select Power off.
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1.3.2 Simple mode
• Slide left to enter Favorite contacts. You can touch to create a new contact, or choose a
contact from contacts list.
• Slide right to enter Favorite apps list. Touch to add a new application. Touch More Apps to
display more apps.
1.3.3 Using the touchscreen
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, an options list will then appear on screen.
Drag
Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location.
1.3 Home screen
This device provides two types of Home screens: Standard mode and Simple mode.
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then select Settings.
• Touch the switch beside Simple mode to switch.
1.3.1 Standard mode
You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most
frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home key to switch to the Home screen.
Status bar
• Status/Notification indicators
• Touch and drag down to open the notification panel.
Touch an icon to open an application, folder, etc.
Touch to enter application list.
Favorite tray applications
• Touch to enter the application.
• Touch and hold to move or change applications.
Search bar
•Touch to enter text search screen.
•Touch to enter voice search screen.
The 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.
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Slide/Swipe
Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications, images and web pages at your convenience.
The device also supports one finger zoom in (Messaging, Browser, Email and Gallery) by double
tapping the screen then slide with one finger to zoom in/out).
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 phone
sideways to have a better view.
Auto Rotate is off by default.
1.3.4 Status bar
From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information.
Status icons
GPRS connected No signal
GPRS in use Alarm is set
EDGE connected Bluetooth is on
EDGE in use Connected to a Bluetooth device
3G connected Speakerphone is on
3G in use Roaming
4G connected Headset connected
4G in use No SIM card installed
4G LTE connected Vibrate mode
4G LTE in use Ringer is silenced
4G connected Phone microphone is mute
4G in use Battery is very low
Signal strength Battery is low
Wi-Fi is on Battery is partially drained
Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is full
Airplane mode Battery is charging
Guest mode GPS is on
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Notification icons
New Gmail message Missed call
New Email message Call forwarding is on
New text or multimedia message / Song is playing/pause
Problem with SMS or MMS delivery Connected to VPN
New Google Hangouts message Radio is on
New voicemail Uploading data
Upcoming event Downloading data
Screenshot error Download finished
Screenshot captured Select input method
MicroSD card is full An open Wi-Fi network is available
Safe to remove SD card Phone is connected via USB cable
Preparing SD card System update available
Both USB tethering and portable
hotspot are on
Carrier data use threshold approaching
or exceeded
USB tethering is on More notifications are hidden
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is on
Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel or Notification panel. Touch and
drag up to close it. When there are notifications, you can touch them to access notifications directly.
Quick setting panel
Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick setting panel, where you can enable or disable
functions or change modes by touching the icons.
Touch to switch to the notification panel.
Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items.
Notification panel
When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to
read the detailed information.
Touch to clear all event–based notifications
(other ongoing notifications will remain).
Touch to switch to the quick setting panel.
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1.3.5 Search bar
The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications,
the phone or the web.
1.3.6 Lock/Unlock your screen
To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns,
PINs or passwords.
1.3.7 Personalize your Home screen
Add
You can touch and hold a folder, application or widget to activate Move mode, and drag the item to
any Home screen you prefer.
Reposition
Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate Move mode. Drag the item to the desired
position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favorite tray. Hold
the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen.
Remove
Touch and hold the item to be removed to activate Move mode, then drag the item up to the top of
the X icon, and release after the item turns red.
Create folders
To improve the organization of items (shortcuts or applications) on the Home screen and the Favorite
tray, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open
it and touch the folder’s title bar to input the new name.
Wallpaper customization
Touch the Menu key on the Home screen then touch Wallpaper to customize wallpaper.
1.3.8 Volume adjustment
You can set the ringer, media and phone ringtone volumes to your preference by pressing the Volume
up/down key, or touching Settings/Sound/Volume to set the volume.
2 Text input ...........................................
2.1 Using Onscreen Keyboard
Onscreen Keyboard settings
Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, select Settings/Language & input, touch the Settings
icon on the right of Android keyboard or Swype, and a series of settings will become available
for your selection.
Adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation
Turn the phone sideways or upright to adjust the Onscreen Keyboard orientation. You can also adjust
it by changing the settings (Touch the Menu key on the Home screen, then touch Settings/Display/
Auto-rotate screen).
2.1.1 Android keyboard
Touch to switch between symbol and
numeric keyboard.
Touch & hold to select symbols.
Touch to enter text or numbers.
Touch to enter voice input; touch & hold
to show input options.
Touch to switch "abc/Abc" mode;
Touch & hold to switch "ABC" mode.
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2.1.2 Swype
Swype Input lets you enter a word with one continuous motion: just drag your finger over the letters
in the word.
• Place your finger on the key with the first letter of the word and drag your finger to each
subsequent letter without lifting your finger off the screen.
• Continue until you have finished the word. Lift your finger after the last letter.
• If Swype Input cannot clearly determine your word, the word choice window opens. Select an
alternative word from the list.
Touch to enter text
or numbers.
Touch to switch between "abc/
Abc" mode; Touch & hold to
switch between "ABC" mode.
Touch to enter symbol. Touch & hold to edit.
Touch & hold to delete all
contents immediately.
Touch & hold to enter settings. Touch & hold to change language.
2.2 Text editing
You can edit the text you have entered.
• Touch and hold or double-tap within the text you would like to edit.
• Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection.
• The following options will show: Select all , Cut , Copy and Paste .
• Touch the icon to go back without any action.
3 Phone call ....................................
3.1 Placing a call
You can easily launch a call using Call. Touch the Application tab from the Home screen and select
Call.
Touch and hold to access voicemail. Slide to access the Call log
and Contacts.
Touch to hide/display keyboard
Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from People or Call log by
sliding or touching tabs, then touch to place the call.
The number you entered can be saved to People by touching and then touching Create new
contact.
If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching .
To hang up a call, touch or the Power key (when the Call settings/Power key ends call
option is activated, this setting is off by default).
3.2 Speed dial settings
You can access this settings screen by touching the Menu key and then touching Speed dial on the
Dial screen. Select contacts to define the 2-9 screen keys as a speed dialers.
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3.3 Answering or rejecting a call
When you receive a call:
• Slide the icon to the right to answer;
• Slide the icon to the left to reject;
• Slide the icon upwards to reject the call by sending a preset message.
To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key or turn over the
phone (when the Call Settings/Turn over to mute option is activated, this setting is on by default).
3.4 Viewing your Call History
You can access your call history by touching from the Dial screen to view the call log including
Missed calls, Outgoing calls and Incoming calls.
4 People ............................................
You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts, or
other applications on the web or your phone.
4.1 Adding a contact
Touch Application tab on the Home screen, select People, then touch the icon in the contact list
to create a new contact.
4.2 Importing, exporting and sharing contacts
From the People screen, touch the Menu key to open the options menu, touch Import/export, then
select Import from SIM card, Export to SIM card, Import from phone/SD storage, Export to
phone/SD storage or Share visible contacts. The menus will depend on if SIM had contacts, SD
card had insterted.
To import/export a single contact from/to your SIM card, select the contact you want to import/export,
and touch the icon to confirm.
To import/export all contacts from/to your SIM card, select Select all and touch the icon to
confirm.
You can share a single contact or contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via
Bluetooth, Gmail, etc.
Touch a contact you want to share, touch the Menu key and Share from the contact details screen,
then select the application to perform this action.
4.3 Synchronizing contacts in multiple accounts
Contacts, data or other information can be synchronized from multiple accounts, depending on the
applications installed on your phone.
5 Messaging .....................................
You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone.
To access this feature, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Messaging.
To view messages stored in your SIM card, touch the Menu key from the Messaging
screen, then touch Settings/Manage SIM messages.
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5.1 Write message
On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages.
Touch to create a new message.
Touch to search in all messages.
• Touch to view the whole message thread.
• Touch & hold to activate delete mode.
Sending a text message
Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the Type Name or Number bar, or touch to
add recipients and touch the Type message bar to enter the text of the message. When finished,
touch 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 allows you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other
compatible phones and Email 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.
6 Email..............................................
Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your
phone.
To access this feature, touch the Application tab from the 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 phone,
you will be prompted to go to the email account settings screen to enter settings manually.
Alternatively, 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.
• To add another email account, you can touch the Menu key and Settings. Touch ADD ACCOUNT
on the right of the title to create it.
To create and send emails
• Touch the icon from Inbox screen.
• Enter recipient(s) email address(es) in the To field.
• If necessary, touch the Menu key and touch Add Cc/Bcc to add a copy or a blind carbon copy
to the message.
• Enter the subject and the content of the message.
• Touch the Menu key, touch Attach file to add an attachment.
• Finally, touch to send.
• If you do not want to send the mail right away, you can touch the Menu and Save draft keys or
touch the Back key to save a copy.
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7 Getting connected..............................
To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G networks or Wi-Fi,
whichever is most convenient.
7.1 Connecting to the Internet
7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G/4G LTE
The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure your
network service: GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G or 4G LTE.
To check the network connection you are using, touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then
touch Settings/More.../Mobile networks, and touch Preferred network type.
7.1.2 Wi-Fi
Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network.
Wi-Fi can be used on your phone even without a SIM card inserted.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then touch Settings.
• Touch the switch beside Wi-Fi to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
• Touch Wi-Fi. 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 can contact the service provider for details). When finished,
touch Connect.
7.2 Chrome .........................................................................
Using the Chrome, you can enjoy surfing the Web.
To access this feature, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then select Chrome.
To go to a web page
On the Chrome screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address of the web page, then confirm.
7.3 Connecting to a computer (1)
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your micro SD card or
internal storage and the computer.
Before using MTP or PTP, first mark USB debugging.
• To access this function, touch Settings/About phone, then touch Build number 7 times. Then
touch Settings/Developer options/USB debugging.
To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer:
To connect:
• Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your
computer. You will receive a notification that the phone is connected to the computer.
• Open the Notification panel and touch Media device (MTP), Camera (PTP) or Charging.
Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or higher version)
has been installed.
To locate data you have transferred or downloaded in your micro SD card:
• Touch to open the applications list.
• Touch File Manager.
All data you have downloaded is stored in the Downloads application. Use the File Manager to view
media files (videos, photos, music and others), rename files, install applications into your phone.
8 Find my location using GPS satellites
To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver:
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen.
(1) You can change your default connection mode via Settings/Storage/the Menu key/USB
computer connection. Some operations which are available under mass storage are not
usable under MTP and PTP.
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• Touch Settings/Location.
• Touch the switch beside Location to turn on.
You can then open Maps to find your location:
Use your phone’s GPS satellite 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 phone's
precise 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 precise location.
9 Data backup .......................................
This phone enables you to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google
Servers, with your Google Account.
If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up are restored onto the new phone
the first time you sign in with your Google Account.
To activate this function:
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen.
• Touch Settings/Backup & reset/Back up my data.
When this function is activated, a wide variety of settings and data is 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 deactivate this option, you stop backing up your settings, and any existing
backups are deleted from Google Servers.
10 Factory data reset .........................
To activate factory data reset:
• Touch the Menu key from the Home screen.
• Touch Settings/Backup & reset/Factory data reset.
• Touch the Reset phone.
Resetting the phone will erase all of your personal data from internal phone storage, including
information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and application settings,
and any downloaded applications. If you reset the phone 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, perform a factory data reset by pressing the Power
key and the Volume up key at the same time until the screen lights up.
11 Applications & Internal storage
11.1 Applications
With this phone, some built-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 your location, view traffic conditions, search for locations and get navigation information
to your destination.
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• Download more applications from Google Play Store and more.
For more information about these applications, please check the online user manual at:
www.alcatelonetouch.com.
11.2 Internal storage
Touch Settings/Storage to display the amount of internal phone storage used by the operating
system, its components, applications (including those you downloaded), permanent and temporary
data.
If a warning message comes up saying that phone memory is limited, you are required to
free up space by deleting some unwanted applications, downloaded files, etc.
12 Making the most of your phone
12.1 FOTA Upgrade
Using the FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software.
To access System updates, please touch the Menu key from the Home screen, then Settings/
About phone/Software Update. Touch Check for updates, and the phone will search for the latest
software. If you want to update the system, please touch the button Download, after it is done
please touch Install to complete the upgrade. Now your phone's software will be the latest version.
You should turn on data connection before searching for updates. Settings for auto-check intervals is
also available once you restart the phone.
If you have chosen auto-check, when the system discovers the new version, a dialog will pop up to
choose download or ignore, the notification also will show in status bar.
Safety and use .............................................
Please read before using your phone
THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE.
Privacy restrictions
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that
you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature
of your phone.
Disclaimers
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INFORMATION”) ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR ANY TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
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to the Accessed Information, including without limitation any express or implied representation or
warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, quality, accuracy,
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understood that TCT Mobile and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the Accessed
Information or the results arising from such use, and that you use such information at your own risk.
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TCT MOBILE
OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU, ANY USER, OR THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT,
OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJURY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF GOODWILL,
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Important health information and safety precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities
and damages.
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating
instructions on the product.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the
following precautions.
Electrical safety
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power
supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.
Safety precautions for proper grounding installation
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your
device.
This product is equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desktop or notebook computer. Be
sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer.
The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Safety precautions for power supply unit
Use the correct external power source
A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings
label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service
provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. This product should be operated
only with the following designated power supply unit(s).
Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 150 mA
Output: 5 V, 1000 mA
Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns
if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose
a battery pack to temperatures higher than 140˚F (60˚C) .
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or
burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to
temperature above 140˚F (60˚C), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified
batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or
reference guide supplied with your product.
NOTE: This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s).
Battery: Lithium 2500 mAh (TLp025A2/ CAC2500028C2)
Take extra precautions
• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.
• Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may
lead to short circuit during operation.
• The phone should only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the
USB-IF compliance program.
• Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust
on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
• Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the
battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this
standard, IEEE-Std-172 5-2006. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of
fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this
standard, IEEE-Std-172 5-2006. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,
leakage or other hazard.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard
surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service centre for inspection.
• If the battery leaks:
• Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush
the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice.
• Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub;
rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.
• Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition
or explosion.
Safety precautions for direct sunlight
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product
or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140˚F (60˚C), such
as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong
ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or
pose a risk to the vehicle.
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Prevention of hearing loss
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume
for prolonged periods of time.
Safety in aircraft
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its
communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law
in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your
phone by switching to Airplane Mode.
Environment restrictions
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are
in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below
deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in
such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Explosive atmospheres
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the
product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations,
and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,
chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Road safety
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a
phone while driving (even with a hands free kit) causes distraction and can lead to an accident. You
must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
Safety precautions for RF exposure
Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).
Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound
speakers, TV and radio.
Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.
Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure
guidelines and should be avoided.
Interference with medical equipment functions
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in
most hospitals and medical clinics.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine
if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you
in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
Nonionizing radiation
Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position
to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio
transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for
the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too
close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair
call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the
recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in
your country.
To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the
guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position.
Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher
power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes
the antenna performance and the battery life.
Electrical safety
Accessories
• Use only approved accessories.
• Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
• Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to contact or short-circuit
the battery terminals.
Connection to a car
• Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.
Faulty and damaged products
• Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory.
• Only qualified personnel must service or repair the phone or its accessory.
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General precautions
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must
always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject
to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device
Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove
the device from your pants’ pocket before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the
device in a protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the
touch screen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty.
Device getting warm after prolonged use
When using your device for prolonged periods of time, such as when you’re talking on the phone,
charging the battery or browsing the Web, the device may become warm. In most cases, this
condition is normal and therefore should not be interpreted as a problem with the device.
Heed service markings
Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product
yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service
technician or provider.
Protect your phone
• Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep them in a clean and dust-free place.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories.
• Do not paint your phone or its accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorised personnel must do so.
• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, maximum 140°F (60°C).
• Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
• Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.
Damage requiring service
Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician
or provider under the following conditions:
• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.
• The product has been exposed to rain or water.
• The product has been dropped or damaged.
• There are noticeable signs of overheating.
• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.
Avoid hot areas
The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Avoid wet areas
Never use the product in a wet location.
Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature
When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity
ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.
NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or
from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate
to room temperature before turning on power.
Avoid pushing objects into product
Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings
are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
Air bags
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone
safely before driving your vehicle.
Mounting accessories
Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
Avoid unstable mounting
Do not place the product with an unstable base.
Use product with approved equipment
This product should be used only with personal computers and options identifified as suitable for
use with your equipment.
Adjust the volume
Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.
Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.
Small children
Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play
with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone
contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached
and create a choking hazard.
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Repetitive motion injuries
To minimise the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with your phone:
• Do not grip the phone too tightly
• Press the buttons lightly
• Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize the number of buttons which have
to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text.
• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.
Operating machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
Loud noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing.
Emergency calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for
emergency communications.
Regulatory agency identifications
For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of A846L.
To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below
with your A846L device.
Operating temperature range: 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C)
NOTE: This product is intended for use with a certified Class Limited Power Source, rated 4.35 Volts
DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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 or television technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Important Note
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow
operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter, except the transmitters built-in with the device.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT
Docket 01- 09 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act
of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent
of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with
hearing disabilities. While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids
and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing
devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount
of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for
wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing
devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label
located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing
device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not
be able to use a rated phone successfully. 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 and
are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than
phones that are not rated. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Your device is rated M4.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are
likely to be more usable with a hearing aid’s telecoil than phones
that are not rated.
T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Your device is rated T4.
Please power off the Bluetooth® function while using hearing aid devices with your A846L.
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Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional
may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to
interference noise.
The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered
acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for better use. A sum of 8 is considered for best
use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets
the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with
“normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in
this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation.
This methodology applies equally for T ratings. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with
the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are
recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT
marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure
are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
Disclosure statement for HAC-rated handsets operating over the GSM air interface in the 1900 MHz
Band with a user-selectable mode of a special mode necessary to meet the hearing aid compatibility
standard for reducing the power under the provisions of Section 20.19
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html
Gallaudet University, RERC:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm
SAR Information
0.74 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD)
1.01 W/kg @ 1g (BODY)
THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with the TCT Mobile Limited. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of
other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Your wireless mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive
guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines
are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992 .
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986.
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996.
Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phone employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg*.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model
device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of https://fjallfoss.fcc.
gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm after searching on FCC ID: RAD528 Additional information
on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) Web-site as http://http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone used by the public is 1.6 Watts/kg (W/kg)
averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage.
Normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with
other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the
equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be
allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements,
a minimum separation distance of 1 cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the
handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this
device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these
requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments
could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of regulations. Do not use the phone
with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may
result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This Transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Bluetooth®
and WLAN. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
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Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety
information
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 15 cm
(6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON.
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If you
have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the phone OFF immediately.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference,
you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss
alternatives.
RoHS compliance
This product is in compliance with Directive 002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 7 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.