918S Quick Start Guide For more information about how to use the phone, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual. Moreover, from the website you can also view FAQ, upgrade your phone's software and more. English - CJB321GALAAA 1 IP4082_918S_QG_BDL_Eng_USA_05_120420.
Your mobile .................. 2 Text input ........................................................................................ 15 1 3 Phone call ........................................................................................ 16 1.1 Keys and connectors Table of contents 1 Your mobile ...................................................................................... 3 4 Contacts .......................................................................................... 18 5 Messaging.
• On Home screen, press to quickly access Settings menu or Notification panel; to launch quick search; to manage applications; to customize your Home screen by adding applications or changing wallpaper. 1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Set-up Removing or installing the back cover • On other screens, press to view options list. Short press: Light up the screen Return to the Home screen or back to the central Home screen. Long press: Enter the recently used applications list.
Installing or removing the battery 1.2.2 Power on your phone Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on. It will take a few seconds before the screen lights up. Set up your phone for the first time • Insert and click the battery into place, then close the phone cover. • Unclip the cover, then remove the battery.
1.3 Home screen 1.3.1 You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to your home screen for quick access. Press Home key to switch to Home screen. n o p Status bar • Status/Notification indicators • Touch and Drag down to open notification panel. Search bar Touch n to enter Search options: All, Web, Apps, Contacts, etc. Touch o to enter text search screen. Touch p to enter voice search screen. Touch an icon to open an application, folder, etc.
Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected Receiving location data from GPS New Gmail message Call in progress (green) GPRS in use Speakerphone is on New text or multimedia message Call in progress using Bluetooth headset (blue) EDGE connected Roaming Problem with text or multimedia message delivery Missed call EDGE in use No signal New Google Talk message Call on hold 3G connected Vibrate mode New voicemail Call forwarding is on 3G in use Ringer is silenced Upcoming event Uploadin
Notification panel 1.3.4 Touch and drag down the Status bar or press Menu key and touch Notifications to open the notification panel. Touch and drag up to close it. From the Notification panel, you can open some functions by touch (GPS, Bluetooth, etc.), reminders indicated by notification icons, or view wireless service information. To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password etc. 1.3.
2 Text input ..................... To return to the Home screen, press Home key. Quickly access recently-used applications 2.1 Using Onscreen Keyboard 1.3.6 Touch Application tab from Home screen to enter applications list. To consult recently-used applications, you can press and hold the Home key from Home screen. Touch an icon in the window to open the related application. Onscreen keyboard will display automatically when a program requires entering text or numbers.
2.1.2 TouchPal keyboard Scroll up or down to view matched results : TouchPal settings : Edit panel : Voice input Touch to hide keyboard. Long press to enter multiple choice mode. Touch and hold to access Voicemail Touch to add to Contacts Touch to enter numbers and symbols, etc. Touch and hold to change input language. Touch to activate Word prediction. 2.2 Text editing You can edit the text you have entered. • Touch the text you have entered twice.
3.3 Accessing your call memory You can access your call memory by touching Application tab from the Home screen and touching Call log to view call history in categories of Missed calls, Outgoing calls, and Incoming calls. 5 You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this mobile phone. 4 Contacts.................. 4.1 Adding a contact To access this feature, touch Application tab from Home screen, then select Messaging.
Sending a text message Enter mobile phone number of the recipient on To bar or touch to add recipients, touch Type to compose bar to enter the text of the message. When finished, touch Send to send the text message. An SMS of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS. Specific letters (accent) will also increase the size of the SMS, this may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network To disconnect: • Press Menu key from Home screen. • Unmount the microSD card on your computer. • Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\Wi-Fi. • Open the Notifications panel and touch Turn off USB storage. • Mark/Unmark the checkbox to turn on/off Wi-Fi. • Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that opens. • Touch Wi-Fi settings. The detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
You can also mark GPS EPO assistance or A-GPS to speed up the GPS location fix time. When using Maps Application, you can now find your location on the map. With this function enabled, a wide variety of settings and data are backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application.
• Track you location, view traffic situations, search for locations and get navigation information to your destination • Application • Download more applications from Android Market Allows you to import downloaded mobile applications and have them installed into your handset upon synchronization. and more. • File For more information about these applications, please check user manual online at: www.alcatelonetouch.com.
Safety and use..................... We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your mobile 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 mobile phone while driving a vehicle constitutes a real risk, even when the hands-free kit is used (car kit, headset...
Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, or when playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult your doctor before playing video games on your mobile phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your mobile phone.
Characteristics of power supply (depending on the country): Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 5 V, 550/1000 mA Battery: Lithium 1300 mAh • RADIO WAVES: THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your 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.
As mobile devices offer a range of functions, they can be used in positions other than against your ear. In such circumstances the device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with headset or usb data cable. If you are using another accessory ensure that whatever product is used is free of any metal and that it positions the mobile phone at least 10 mm away from the body. • LICENCES microSD Logo is a trademark. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the company’s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s). Batteries, power adapters, and other accessories sold as in box items are also warranted against defects and workmanship that results in product failure within the first six (6) months period from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt.
• Make sure your battery is inserted properly and clean the battery contact if it’s dirty. It must be inserted before plugging in the charger • Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery power is empty for a long time, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen.
• Check that your computer meets the requirements for Alcatel Android Manager Installation • Make sure that you’re using the right cable from the box.
