A577VL Quick Start Guide Thank you for choosing Alcatel. This booklet helps you get started with your new Alcatel Zip LTE. For more information about how to use Alcatel Zip LTE, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.us for complete user manual.
Table of contents 1 Your mobile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 2 Text input �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 3 Call ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 4 Contacts �������������������������������������������������������
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Camera Volume up key Volume down key Power key 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. • Long press to open Google now. Menu key • Touch: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with recently. Touch a thumbnail to open an app. Swipe horizontally to remove a thumbnail from the list.
Volume Keys • • • • • 1.2 1.2.1 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. In camera mode, press Volume up or down key to take a photo.
Charging the battery It is advised that you fully charge your battery ( ). Connect the battery charger to your phone and main socket respectively, charging status is indicated by the percentage on screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.
Status bar • Status/Notification indicators • Touch and drag down to open the notification panel. Touch an icon to open an application, folder, etc. Favorite tray applications • Touch to enter the application. • Touch and hold to move or change applications. Touch to enter application list. The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally to get a complete view. 1.3.
Flick Similar to swiping, but flicking makes it moves 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 device sideways to have a better view.
1.3.2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information.
Notification icons New Gmail message Missed call New Email message Radio is on New text or multimedia message An open Wi-Fi network is available Problem with SMS or MMS delivery Uploading data Upcoming event Downloading data Screenshot error System update available Screenshot captured Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Quick settings panel or Notification panel. Touch and drag up to close the panels. When there are notifications, you can touch them to access notifications directly.
Touch to switch to the Quick settings panel. Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain). Quick settings panel Touch and drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick settings panel, where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons. Touch to access Settings, where you can set more items.
1.3.3 Lock/Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 1.3.4 Personalize your Home screen Add You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer. Reposition Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode, drag the item to the desired position and then release.
2 2.1 Text input ������������������������������������������� Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings Touch the Application tab from the Home screen, select Settings\Language & input, touch the keyboard name to access a series of settings 2.1.1 Google Keyboard Touch to enter text or numbers. Touch to enter voice input. Touch to switch "abc/Abc" mode; Touch and hold to switch "ABC" mode. Touch to access number, symbols, emoji input keyboard. 2.2 Touch to select emoji.
3 3.1 Call ������������������������������������������������ Placing a call You can easily launch a call using Call. Touch the Application tab from the Home screen and select Call, or touch the icon on the home screen to access Call application Slide right to access Favorites; slide left to access Contacts. Touch to hide keyboard Touch and hold to access voicemail.
Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from Contacts or Call log by sliding or touching tabs, then touch to place the call. The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching the 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 Settings\Accessibility\Power button ends call option is activated). 3.
4 Contacts ���������������������������������������� From Contacts app, you can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gmail contacts or other applications on the web or on your phone. 4.1 Adding a contact Touch Application tab on the Home screen, select Contacts, then, you can touch new contact. 4.2 to create a Importing, exporting and sharing contacts This phone enables you to import or export contacts between SIM card and phone storage.
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. 5.1 Write message On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages. • Touch to view the whole message thread. • Touch and hold to activate delete mode. Touch to create a new message.
Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and sounds to other compatible phones and e-mail addresses. An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, etc.) are attached or Subject or email addresses are added. 6 Email �������������������������������������������� Besides your Gmail account, you can also set up external POP3, IMAP or Exchange email accounts in your phone.
7 Getting connected ����������������������������� To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use 4G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. 7.1 7.1.1 Connecting to the Internet 4G The first time you turn on your phone, it will automatically configure your network service: 4G. To check the network connection you are using, touch the Application tab from the Home screen, then touch Settings\More\Cellular networks, and touch Network operators. 7.1.
7.3 Connecting to a computer With a USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and the computer. To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer: To connect: • Use a USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification USB for file transfers. • Open the Notification panel and touch USB for file transfers, then choose a way in the dialog that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files.
Use your phone’s GPS satellite receiver to pinpoint your location with 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.
10 Factory data reset �������������������������� To activate factory data reset: • Touch the Application tab from the Home screen. • Touch Settings\Backup & reset\Factory data reset. • Touch the RESET PHONE\RESET, enter the password or draw the pattern if necessary. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in finding wireless devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all wireless devices have been rated. Wireless devices that are rated will have the rating displayed on the box together with other relevant approval markings. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss.
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement T his 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. T his equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Battery Recycling (USA & Canada): Alcatel partners with Call2Recycle® to offer a safe and convenient battery recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit the USA and Canada website at www.alcatelonetouch.us/battery-recycling and www.alcatelonetouch.
