For more information on how to use the phone, please go to www.alcatelmobile.com and download the complete user manual. Moreover, on the website, you can also find answers to frequently asked questions, upgrade the software via Mobile Upgrade, and so much more.
4.2 Note: This is a user manual for Alcatel 1 5033O. Table of Contents 5 Calendar, Clock, and Calculator............................. 60 5.1 Calendar.............................................................60 5.2 Clock...................................................................62 5.3 Calculator...........................................................65 6 Getting connected.................................................... 66 6.1 Connecting to the internet............................66 6.
9.6 Play Music.........................................................89 10 Settings........................................................................90 10.1 Network & connection...................................90 10.2 Display................................................................92 10.3 Security & location..........................................92 10.4 Battery................................................................92 10.5 Smart Manager..........................................
Safety and use................................ We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. 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 phone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...
• Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all important information stored on your phone; • 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.
• Do not burn or dispose of a used battery in household rubbish 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 TCL Communication Ltd. and/or its affiliates.
In the United States you may learn more about CTIA’s Recycling Program at http://www.gowirelessgogreen. org/ CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CHARGERS: Home A.C./Travel chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
This device is complied with SAR for general population/ uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.11992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1528. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.
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.
Please note by using the device some of your personal data may be shared with the main device. It is under your own responsibility to protect your own personal data, not to share with it with any unauthorized devices or third party devices connected to yours. For products with Wi-Fi features, only connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks. Also when using your product as a hotspot (where available), use network security. These precautions will help prevent unauthorized access to your device.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/ uncontrolled exposure limits in ISED RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 10 mm between the radiator and your body.
The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License (the text will show when you touch Google legal in Settings > About phone > Legal information) (1). You have purchased a product which uses the open source (http://opensource.
Protection against theft (1) Your phone is identified by an IMEI (phone serial number) shown on the packaging label and in the phone’s memory. We recommend that you note the number the first time you use your phone by entering *#06# and keep it in a safe place. It may be requested by the police or your carrier if your phone is stolen. This number allows your phone to be blocked preventing a third person from using it, even with a different SIM card. 1 Your mobile.............................. 1.
Recent Apps button • Touch to open a card view of applications you've worked with recently. Back camera Flash Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen. • Press and hold: Show the popup menu to select from Restart/Power off/Airplane mode. • Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to take a screenshot. • Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to force reboot.
1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Setting up 1 Installing or removing the back cover. 2 I nserting or removing the microSD card. 3 Inserting or removing the SIM card. 2 SD SIM 3 our phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Do Y not attempt to insert other SIM types like mini and micro cards; otherwise this may cause damage to your phone.
Charging the battery If you do not know your PIN code or forget it, contact your network operator. Be sure to keep your PIN code safe. 1.2.3 Powering off your phone Press and hold the Power key until options appear, then select Power off. 1.3 Home screen You are advised to fully charge the battery ( ). Charging status is indicated by a percentage displayed on screen. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.
• S tatus/Notification indicators • T ouch and drag down to open the Notification panel. 4 Google Search bar • Touch 2 to enter text search screen • Touch 3 to enter voice search screen 5 Favorite tray applications • Enter the application. • Long press to move or remove applications. 6 E nter the App drawer. Reversible screen The phone supports the reversible function.
Notification panel Rotate Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways to have a better screen view. When there are notifications, touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read more detailed information. 1.3.2 Status bar From the Status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side) and notification information (on the left side).
Open Settings, to view the full list of settings. To unlock the phone screen Press the Power key once to light up the screen, slide to draw the unlock pattern you have created or enter your PIN, password or fingerprint, etc. If you have chosen Swipe as the screen lock, you can press the Power key to light up the screen, then swipe up to unlock the screen. 1.3.
Reposition Long press an item and drag it to the desired position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favourite tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen. Remove Touch the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred screen. Consult recently used applications To consult recently used applications, touch the Recent Apps button. Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the application.
1.3.6 Volume adjustment Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the vibrate mode, press the Volume down key until the phone vibrates. Using the settings menu From the Home screen, touch to open the App drawer, then touch Settings > Sound to set the volume for media, ringtones, alarms, etc. 2 Text input.................................. 2.
2.2 Text editing 2.1.1 Gboard You can edit the texts you entered. • Long press or double tap within the texts you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the selected texts. • The following options will show: CUT, COPY, SHARE and SELECT ALL. 1 3 2 4 5 1 E nter text or numbers. 2 L ong press to select symbols. 3 witch between "abc/Abc" mode; Long press to S switch to "abc/ABC" mode. 4 S witch to symbol and numeric keyboard. 5 L ong press to show input options.
3 Call, Call log and Contacts.... 5 Call the previewed number. 3.1 Call....................................................... 3.1.1 Making a call To make a call, touch in the Favourites tray. 1 Long press to access voicemail 2 3 5 Enter the desired number from the dial pad and touch to place the call or select a contact from CONTACTS or CALL LOG by sliding or touching tabs, then touch to make the call.
International call To dial an international call, long press to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and touch . Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial the emergency number and touch to make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code. 3.1.2 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call, a call window will be presented on top of the screen.
3.1.4 During a call T ouch to open Contacts options. To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key. o avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen T during a call, the screen will be locked automatically when you put the phone close to your ear; and it will be unlocked when the phone is taken away from your ear. 3.1.5 Managing multiple calls With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Swap calls E nd the current call.
• Touch to start the conference. • Touch to end the conference call and disconnect all callers. 3.1.6 Call settings Touch from the Call screen, then touch Settings to set phone and contacts. 3.2 Call log You can access your call log by touching from the Call screen to view missed calls, outgoing calls and incoming calls. Touch to view information or further operations, you can launch a new call, send a message to the contact or number, view detailed information of the call, or clear the call.
You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down the screen, you can move from one field to another. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 D isplay the contacts list option menu 2 T ouch to search contacts 3 Open the Quick contact panel Long press to select contact(s) to delete 4 A dd new contact Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you synchronise your phone. 3.3.
To remove a contact from favourites, touch the star on the contact details screen. 3.3.3 Editing your contacts To edit contact information, touch details screen. When finished, touch in the contact to save. 3.3.4 Use Quick contact for Android Touch a contact to open Quick contact for Android. You can then touch or the number to make a call. To send a message, touch .
Touch and then Settings > Display options to sort the list by touching First name or Surname, as well as viewing contact names by touching First name first or Surname first. 3.3.7 Merging/Separating contacts To avoid duplication, you can add any new contact information to existing contacts in a single action. Touch the contact which you want to add information to, touch to enter the edit contact screen, touch again and touch Link.
4 Messaging............................ 4.1 Write a new message You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access Messaging, touch . On the message list screen, touch multimedia messages. 1 to write text/ Sending a text message To add recipients, enter the name or phone number of the recipient in the To bar. Touch the Type message bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch to send the text message.
4.2 Manage messages When receiving a message, will appear on the Status bar as a notification. Drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Touch the new message to open and read it. You can also access the Messaging application and touch the message to open it. Messages are displayed as a conversation. Touch a message to enter the message composing screen: 5 alendar, Clock, and C Calculator.................................. 5.1 Calendar..............................................
• When finished, touch SAVE from the top of the screen. To quickly create an event from the Week view screens, touch an empty spot to select a target area which will then turn , then touch the icon to create the new event. 5.1.3 To delete or edit an event To delete or edit an event, touch the event to enter its details screen. Touch to edit the event, or touch and then Delete to delete. 5.1.
5.2.3 Countdown 5.2.4 STOPWATCH From the Time screen, touch screen. to enter the TIMER • Enter the time. The time should be typed in second, minute and hour number sequence. • Touch to start the countdown. From the Time screen, touch STOPWATCH screen. • Touch to enter the to start the Stopwatch. • Touch LAP to show a list of records according to the updated time. • Touch to halt the total and lap times. These will only restart after is touched. • Touch RESET to delete the record.
5.3 Calculator.......................................... There are two panels available: Basic panel and Advanced panel. To switch between panels, select one of the following two ways: • Swipe the basic calculation screen to the left to open the scientific calculation. • Turn the phone to the landscape orientation from the basic panel to open the scientific calculation. This option is only available if Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen is on. 6 Getting connected..................
• When finished, touch and then Save. To enable data roaming • Touch Settings > Network & connection > Mobile network > Data roaming. • When data roaming is disabled, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection (refer to "6.1.2 Wi-Fi"). To set preferred network mode • Touch Settings > Network & connection > Mobile network > Preferred networks. 6.1.2 Wi-Fi You can connect to the internet when your phone is within range of a wireless network.
To forget a Wi-Fi network The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use. • Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on. • On the Wi-Fi screen, touch the name of the saved network. • Touch FORGET in the dialog that opens. 6.2 Connecting to a Bluetooth device (1) Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses.
6.3 Connecting to a computer via USB With a USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your phone and a computer. To connect your phone to the computer 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 USB is connected. Open the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device, then, in the next dialogue, choose the way in which you want to transfer files.
To add a VPN • Touch Settings > Network & connection > VPN and then touch . • On the screen that opens, follow your network administrator's instructions to configure each component of the VPN settings. • Touch SAVE. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen. Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your phone. To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: • Touch Settings > Network & connection > VPN. • The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the icon next to the VPN you want to edit.
7 Multimedia applications........ 7.1 Camera............................................... Your mobile phone is fitted with a camera for taking photos and videos. Before using the camera, make sure that you remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality. To take a photo or video, touch from the Home screen and then touch Camera. 3 1 F lash mode Touch to turn on/off the camera flash.
To take a video 7.1.1 Modes and settings Touch the right part of this icon to change the camera mode to video, then touch the left part of this icon to start video recording. You can also touch the left part of this icon to take a picture during video recording. Touch to switch between modes. • Auto Auto is the default mode for Camera. • Pano Touch to turn on panorama function.
• Grid Turn on to enable grid view. It divides the screen into equal parts and helps you take better photos by making it simple to align elements, such as the horizon or buildings, to the lines in the grid. • Save location information Turn on to tag photos and videos with your location. This option is available when the GPS location service is enabled. Select photos for further operation. 7.2 Gallery................................................
Working with pictures A dd a border. You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them, sharing them with friends, setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper, etc. C rop, Straighten, Rotate, Mirror or Draw the picture. Find the picture you want to work on, and touch the picture in the full-screen picture view. Touch to share the picture, or to edit the picture. Touch to set the picture as your favorite. Touch to delete this picture and select Set as...
8 Others.................................... 6 2 8.1 Radio................................................... Your phone is equipped with a radio (1) with RDS (2) functionality. You can use the application as a traditional radio with saved channels or with visual information related to the radio program displayed if you turn to stations that offer Visual Radio service. To listen to a radio programme, touch Home screen, then touch Radio.
To listen to the radio you must insert headphones. Headphones act as radio antenna. Available options: • Save channels Touch to add the current station to favorites. It will disappear if the current channel has been saved. • Scan channels Touch to search for channels. • Delete Delete the channel. • Enter frequency Enter the frequency manually to turn to the channel. • Station info Mark the checkbox to display station information. • Exit Turn off the radio. 8.
9 Google applications............ Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life. This manual briefly introduces the apps. For detailed features and user guides, refer to related websites or the introduction provided in the apps. You are recommended to register with a Google account to enjoy all the functions. 9.1 Chrome A web browser with which you can surf the internet.
9.6 Play Music A music streaming service and online music locker operated by Google. You can upload and listen to a large number of songs for free. In addition to offering music streaming for internet-connected devices, the Google Play Music app allows music to be stored and listened to offline. Songs purchased through Play Music are automatically added to the user's account. 10 Settings............................. To go to Settings, touch touch Settings. from the Home screen, then 10.
10.1.3 Mobile network You can set Data roaming, Preferred networks, Preferred network type, Access Point Names, and Network operators in this menu. 10.1.4 Tethering & portable hotspot This function allows you to share your phone's mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi access point (refer to "6.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection"). 10.1.
10.5 Smart Manager 10.10 Users & accounts Turn on Smart Manager to restrict auto-start apps can make system run faster and extend battery life. Touch to add, remove, and manage your email and other supported accounts. You can also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, receive, and synchronise data on their own schedules, and whether all applications can synchronise user data automatically. 10.6 Advanced Features Touch to set DuraSpeed and Func shortcuts. 10.
10.13.2 Date & time 10.13.5 Reset options Use Date & time settings to customise your preferences for how date and time are displayed. Touch to reset DRM, Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth, Reset app preferences , or Erase all data. 10.13.3 Back up 10.13.6 Regulatory & safety Turn on to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google servers. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up will be restored onto the new phone when you sign in with your Google account.
11 Making the most of your phone..................................... 11.1 FOTA Upgrade Use the FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. To access Updates, touch on the Home screen and select Settings > System > About phone > Updates. If you want to update the system, touch CHECK FOR UPDATES NOW and when that’s finished, your phone will have the latest version of the software. Turn on data connection or Wi-Fi before searching for updates.
13 Warranty............................... 15 Troubleshooting................... For information on warranty of your device, visit USA and Canada website at https://us.alcatelmobile.com/ warranty/ and https://ca.alcatelmobile.com/warranty/ Before contacting the service center, here are some instructions to help you troubleshoot your device: • For optimal operation, fully charge the battery. • To improve the phone’s performance, remove unnecessary files or apps on your phone.
• When the phone falls into a loop during power on animation and the user interface can't be accessed, press and hold the Power key to reset. This eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused by third party applications. • If neither method is effective, reset the phone by pressing the Power key and the Volume up key at the same time, selecting a language, and then selecting Wipe data/Factory reset. Press the Volume key to select, and press the Power key to confirm each selection.
My phone can't connect to the internet • Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available. • Check your phone's internet connection settings. • Make sure that you are in a place with network coverage. • Try connecting at a later time or another location. Invalid SIM card • Make sure that the SIM card has been correctly inserted. • Make sure that the chip on your SIM card is not damaged. • Make sure that the service of your SIM card is available.
• Check the network strength. Move to a location with stronger signal strength. • Make sure that the receiver, connector and speaker on your phone are clean. I can't use the features described in the manual • Check with your operator to make sure that your subscription includes this service. • Make sure that this feature doesn't require an Alcatel accessory. When I select a number from my contacts, the number can't be dialled • Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file.
The phone can't be detected by others via Bluetooth • Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users. • Make sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth’s detection range. The battery drains too fast • Make sure that you follow the complete charge time (minimum 150 minutes). • 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.
16 Specifications....................... Processor : LTE: B2/4/5/7/12/17 (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.) GPS : MT6739 GPS Platform : Connectivity : Android Go • Bluetooth BT4.2 Memory : • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM • 3.5 mm audio jack Dimensions (LxWxT) : • micro-USB 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8mm Camera : Weight : • 5 megapixel back camera 134g • Up to 5 megapixel front camera by SW Display : 5.
Expansion Slot : microSD™ memory card (Availability of microSD card depends on market) Special Features : • GPS • G-sensor Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice. All "Signature" ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed, arranged, and mixed by NU TROPIC (Amar Kabouche).
