z For more information about how to use the phone, please go to www.alcatel-mobile.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.
Table of Contents 6 Getting connected....................................................................61 7 Multimedia applications..........................................................73 8 Others..........................................................................................80 9 Google applications..................................................................83 Safety and use.................................................................................... 4 RADIO WAVES......
11 Upgrade.................................................................................... 102 12 Accessories.............................................................................. 103 13 Warranty.................................................................................. 104 14 Troubleshooting..................................................................... 106 15 Specifications .........................................................................
Switch the phone off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, petrol station, or chemical plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere. When the phone is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid, or an insulin pump, etc.. In particular when using the phone, you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any.
When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow the instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders. Observe the following precautions: • PRIVACY: - Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household rubbish or store it at temperature above 60°C (140°F).
In non-European Union jurisdictions: Items of equipment with this symbol are not to 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. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. • CHARGERS: Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F ).
During use, the actual SAR values for this phone are usually well below the values stated above. This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimise interference on the network, the operating power of your phone is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the call. The lower the power output of the phone, the lower its SAR value. Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at a separation distance of 5 mm.
LICENCES microSD Logo is a trademark. If and to the extent that the Product is exported, taken with, or used by end customer or end user outside the EU any responsibility, warranty or indemnification of manufacturer and its suppliers in regard to the Product expires (including any indemnification in regard to infringement IPR). he Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth T SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates is under licence.
General information • Internet address: www.alcatel-mobile.com • Hotline: See the "SERVICES" leaflet that came with your phone or go to our website. • Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd. • Address: 5/F, Building 22E, 22 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong. Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings > Regulatory & safety or press *#07#, you can find more information about labelling(1). On our website, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section.
TCL Communication Ltd. 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. This phone may contain materials, including applications and software in executable or source code form, which is submitted by third parties for inclusion in this phone ("Third Party Materials"). All Third Party Materials in this phone are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
Overview key • Touch to switch between individual app activities and documents. Back camera microSD card slot Back flash Fingerprint sensor Volume up/down Power key Home key • From any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen. • Long press to turn on Google Now. You can get help such as getting directions and restaurant information based on the content detected on the screen.
1.2 Getting started 1.3 1.2.1 Set up Inserting or removing the SIM/microSD card 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. You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls.
1.3.2 Status bar Long press To enter the available options for an item, long press the item. For example, select a contact in Contacts, long press this contact, an options list will appear. From the status bar, you can view both phone status (on the right side) and notification information (on the left side). Drag down the status bar to view notifications and drag again to enter the quick settings panel. Touch and drag up to close it.
Touch to enter user screen to edit and save owner's name, phone number, and other information. • Enter the text/phrase you want to search for. • Touch the web. icon on the keyboard if you want to search on the Search by voice Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items. • Touch from the Search bar to display a dialog screen. • Speak the word/phrase you want to search for. A list of search results will display for you to select from. 1.3.
Remove Long press the item to be removed to activate the Move mode, drag the item up to the top of the X icon, and release after the item turns grey. Create folders Swipe up to unlock the screen Touch to enter Camera Touch to enter Voice search If you have set and added fingerprints(1) on the phone by touching Settings>Security>Fingerprint, you can put the finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone. 1.3.
Touch the selected widget and slide it to move to your preferred screen. Consult recently-used applications To consult recently-used applications, touch the Overview key. Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the application. Using the settings menu From the Home screen, touch to open the applications list, then touch Settings>Sound to set the volume of media, ringtone, alarm, etc. to your preference. Touch one thumbnail and slide it right/left or touch X to close the application.
2.2 2 Text input 2.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard Text editing You can edit the texts you entered. • Long press or double touch within the texts you want to edit. • Drag the tabs to change the checked texts. • The following options will show: CUT, COPY and SHARE. Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch Settings>Language & input, touch the keyboard you want to set up and a series of settings will become available.
3 3.1 Call, Call log and Contacts....... Call The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching Create new contact or Add to a contact. If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching . To hang up a call, touch 3.1.1 Making a call You can launch a call by using Call. Touch the screen to access the Call application. icon on the Home .
3.1.4 During a call When you receive a call: Touch the icon to answer; Touch the icon to to reject; To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. Touch to end the current call. Touch Message to reject the call by sending a preset message. Touch to activate the speaker during the current call. Touch this icon again to deactivate the speaker. Touch Reminder to reject the call and set an alarm for calling back. Touch to mute the current call.
3.1.6 Call settings - Fixed Dialling Numbers Touch from the Call screen, then touch Settings. The following options are available: Display options • Sort by: Touch to sort the list by the first name or last name. • Name format: Touch to choose whether to display first name first, or last name first. Quick responses - Call forwarding: Touch to configure how your calls are forwarded when you are busy, unanswered or unreachable.
You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronise these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 3.3.1 Consult your Contacts To see your contacts, touch Contacts. from the Home screen, then select Touch to search in Contacts Touch to view your favourites. • Call history Touch to view the call history. • Contacts to display Choose contacts to display. • Import/Export Import or export contacts between phone, SIM card, microSD card and phone storage.
3.3.4 Use Quick contact for Android Touch to save. Touch a contact to open Quick contact for Android, then you can touch or the number to make a call, touch to send a message. Touch to select Phone, account, or SIM card. Touch to select a picture or take a photo for the contact. When finished, touch Touch to add a number. to save.
3.3.6 Displaying contacts You can configure which list of contacts, for each account, you want to display in the Contacts list. Touch and touch Contacts to display from contacts list screen, then you can choose which contacts to display. You are required to select the kind of account you are adding, like Google, Corporate, etc. As with other account setup, you need to enter detailed information, like username, password, etc.
4 Messaging and Gmail 4.1 Messaging Sending a text message Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the To bar or touch to add recipients. Touch the Send message bar to enter the text of the message. Touch to insert emoticons. When finished, touch to send the text message. You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To send a message, touch Messaging from the Home screen. An SMS message of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS.
To send a multimedia message, enter the recipient's phone number in the To bar and touch the Type message bar to enter the text of the message. Touch to open the options menu, touch Add subject to insert a subject. Touch and then attach a picture, video, audio and so on. • To reply to a message, enter the text, or touch contact etc., after edit then touch . to insert quick text, • Long press a message to show the following icons: copy text , forward , delete etc., touch to save the message to SIM card.
Text message (SMS) • Manage SIM card messages Touch to manage text messages stored on your SIM card. • SMS Service Centre Touch to edit or view the service centre number. • Validity period Touch to select the validity period, during which the network provider will continue to try to send the message. • Character code Touch to select the Character code. • Roaming autoretrieve Select to download the full MMS message (including message body and attachment) automatically when roaming.
• If you do not want to send or save the mail, you can touch then touch Discard. and To add a signature to emails, touch and Settings from inbox screen, choose an account, then touch Signature. 4.2.3 To receive and read your emails 4.2.5 Managing Gmails by Labels To conveniently manage conversations and messages, you can organise them using a Label. To label a conversation when reading a conversation’s messages, touch and then choose Move to.
4.2.6 Gmail settings Touch an account to view the following settings: To access Gmail settings, touch the icon and select Settings. General settings • Inbox type To set this inbox as the default or priority Inbox. • Inbox categories Mark the checkbox to enable the folder to appear under the Inbox folder. • Gmail default action Touch to set the default action: archive or delete. • Notifications Mark the checkbox to activate a notification when a new email arrives.
5 5.1 Calendar & Time & Calculator. 5.1.2 To create new events You can add new events from any Calendar view. • Touch to access a new event edit screen. • Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select All-day. Calendar Use the Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. To view the calendar and create events, touch screen, then touch Calendar. from the Home 5.1.
To view the current time, touch touch Time. from the Home screen, then • Touch 5.2.1 World clock To view the world clock, touch Touch the on the Time screen. icon to add a time zone. 5.2.2 Alarm From the Time screen, touch Touch the switch Touch • Touch to enter the Alarm screen. to enable the alarm. to add a new alarm, the following options will appear: • Time Touch to set the alarm time. • Repeat Touch to select the days when you want the alarm to work.
• Style Touch to set the clock style to Analogue or Digital. • Automatic home clock Mark the checkbox to enable the function when travelling in an area where the time is different, add a clock for home. • Home time zone Touch to set Home time zone. • Silence after Touch to set a temporary turn off time for an alarm. • Snooze length Touch to set the duration of alarms. • Alarm volume Touch to set alarm volume.
6 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. 6.1 Connecting to the Internet 6.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G To set preferred network mode • Touch Settings>More>Cellular networks>Preferred network type. 6.1.2 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 add a Wi-Fi network 6.2 When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference. Using Chrome, you can enjoy surfing the Web. • Touch Settings. Chrome To surf the web, touch from Chrome the Home screen. • Touch Wi-Fi, scroll to the bottpn and touch Add network. To go to a web page • Enter the name of the network and any required network information. On the Chrome screen, touch the URL bar at the top, enter the address of the web page, then confirm. • Touch SAVE.
To find text on a web page Other options: • Touch the icon from Chrome screen to display option menu, and touch Find in page. • • Enter the text or phrase you want to find. To forward the pages you have opened. To add the current website page as a bookmark. • Words with matching characters will be highlighted on the screen. • • Touch the up or down arrow to switch to the previous or next matching items. • • When finished, you can touch the Back key to close the search bar.
6.2.1 Manage links, history, downloads To open a bookmark To manage a link, phone number or address displayed on a web page • Link Touch the link to open the web page. Long press the link to open options for further operation, like open in new window, save link, share link, copy link, etc. • Phone number • Address • Touch the icon and Bookmarks. • Touch the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark • Touch the icon and Bookmarks. • Long press the bookmark you want to edit.
• Enter a name, and touch RENAME to confirm. To pair/connect your phone with a Bluetooth device To exchange data with another device, you need to turn Bluetooth on and pair your phone with the Bluetooth device with which you want to exchange data. • Touch Settings>Bluetooth. • Touch and Refresh. • Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with in the list. • A dialog will pop up, touch PAIR to confirm. • If the pairing is successful, your phone connects to the device.
• Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security. • Touch SAVE. 6.6 To edit/delete a VPN To edit a VPN: • Touch Settings>More>VPN. Connecting to virtual private networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network.
7 Multimedia applications 7.1 Camera/Camcorder Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera and a Camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos. Before using the Camera or Camcorder, be sure to remove the protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality. To take a photo or video, touch Camera from the Home screen. Touch to select flash mode To take a picture The screen acts as the viewfinder.
Touch to turn the flash on or off or set the automatic flash mode. • Volume button Use this function to enable the volume buttons function to capture a photo, zoom in or out, or adjust the volume. Touch to turn on panorama function. Touch the shutter button to start taking panoramic photo and move the phone towards your capture direction and overlap the two lines. Once the slots are filled, the photo will be automatically saved.
• Touch the picture/video to view or play it. • Slide left/right to view previous or next pictures/videos. Touch to select photos for further operation. Working with pictures You can touch one album, then slide left or right to view the pictures. Touch a picture you want to work on, touch the selected one. Touch to share selected ones. Touch the Touch icon to delete a icon to set them as contact ID or wallpaper, etc. to access more options. Touch to access your albums.
7.3 Music Using this application, you can play music files stored in your phone. Music files can be downloaded from your computer to the phone using a USB cable. To play a music file, touch Music. from the Home screen, then touch 8 8.1 Others File Manager To manage the files in your phone, touch then touch File Manager. 7.3.1 Playing music from the Home screen, File Manager works with both external SD card and internal storage. Touch a song to play it.
8.3 Radio Available options: Your phone is equipped with a radio with RDS 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. (1) To listen to a radio programme, touch touch Radio. (2) from the Home screen, then To use it, you must plug in your headset, which works as an antenna connected with your phone. Touch to enable/disable the loudspeaker.
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 Gmail As the Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone.
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 the Play Music are automatically added to the user's account. 9.7 Photos Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically analyses photos and organises them into groups, so that you can quickly locate the photos you need. 9.
10.1.4 Data usage 10.1.7 More\VPN Mobile data A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired networks.
10.2 Device Touch to set the brightness of the screen or enable the automatic brightness mode. 10.2.1 Gestures The following gestures can be used for quick operations:(1) • Double tap screen Switch the toggle to enable the function that allows you to turn the screen on or off by a double tap. Wallpaper You choose the wallpaper of your screen from Gallery, Photos, or Wallpapers. Sleep • One-handed mode Touch the Back or Overview key for 3 seconds to shrink the screen to a smaller size.
10.2.4 Sound • Sound Set volume for media, ringtone, notifications, and alarms. • Headset mode Mark the checkbox to enable headset mode. Ringtones will only be heard from the headset if it is plugged in. In the App permissions menu of an application, you can grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc. 10.2.6 Dual App This feature allows you to run SNS apps like Facebook or Twitter logged in with dual accounts.
10.3 Personal Fingerprint(1) 10.3.1 Location Touch to set your fingerprint. You can use fingerprint to unlock screen or private folder. On Encrypt phone Touch the switch to enable the use of information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, for use in Google Maps, when you search, and so on. When you select this option, you’re asked whether you consent to share your location anonymously with Google’s location service.
Install from SD card Personal dictionary Touch to install encrypted certificates from internal storage or SD card. Touch to open a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit or delete it. Touch the add button (+) to add a word. Trusted agents Virtual keyboard View or deactivate trust agents. Touch to manage virtual keyboard. Screen pinning When this function is enabled, you can always keep a window in view by touching the Overview button and then the pin icon.
10.3.4 Backup & reset Factory data reset Back up my data 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. Resetting the phone does not erase any system software updates you’ve downloaded. Touch the switch to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google servers.
Select time zone High contrast text Touch to open a dialog where you can set the phone’s time zone. Touch the switch to activate high contrast text. Use 24-hour format Power button ends call Touch the switch to display the time using the 24-hour clock format. Touch the switch to enable Power button ends call. Auto-rotate screen 10.4.2 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
10.4.3 Regulatory & safety Touch to view product information. 10.4.4 About phone This contains information ranging from Legal information, Model number, Firmware version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number to those listed below: System updates Touch to check for system updates. Status This contains the status of the Battery status, Battery level, My phone number, Network, Signal strength, etc.
12 Accessories The latest generation of alcatel mobile phones offers a built-in handsfree feature that allows you to use the telephone from a distance, placed on a table for example. For those who prefer to keep their conversations confidential, an earpiece is also available known as the headset. 1. Charger 2. USB cable 3. Stereo headset Only use the Alcatel chargers and accessories included along with your device.
- Inclement weather, lightning, fire, humidity, infiltration of liquids or foods, chemical products, download of files, crash, high voltage, corrosion, oxidation… Your phone will not be repaired in case labels or serial numbers (IMEI) have been removed or altered. There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your country or jurisdiction. In no event shall TCL Communication Ltd.
• If it still doesn't work, reset the phone. My phone turns off by itself • Check that your screen is locked when you are not using your phone, and make sure that the Power key is not accidentally pressed while the screen is unlocked. • Check the battery charge level. • If it still doesn't work, reset the phone. My phone can't charge properly • Make sure that you are using the Alcatel charger that comes with the phone.
The sound quality of the calls is poor • Adjust the volume during a call by pressing the Volume up/down key. • Check the network strength. Move to a location with stronger signal strength. • Make sure that the receiver, connector or speaker on your phone is clean. • The server centre may be swamped. Try again later. SIM card PIN locked • Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code.
• Deactivate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use. The phone becomes warm following prolonged calls, game playing, internet surfing or running other complex applications • This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending the above actions will make your phone return to normal temperature.
Connectivity • Bluetooth V4.2 • Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz • 3.5 mm audio jack • micro-USB Camera • 8MP AF (up to 13MP by SW interpolation) • 5MP (up to 8MP by SW interpolation) Audio supported formats AAC LC, HE-AACv1 (AAC+), HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+), AAC ELD (enhanced low delay AAC), AMR-NB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE Video supported formats H.263, H.264 AVC, H.
