Your mobile .................. 1.1 Keys and connectors Power key Quick Start Guide Thank you for buying ALCATEL ONETOUCH 5038A/5038E. We hope you will enjoy your high-quality mobile communication experience. Headset connector For more information about how to use the cellphone, please go to www.alcatelonetouch.com to download complete user manual. Also on our website you can find helpful FAQs, realize software upgrade, etc. Front camera This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.
Speaker Flashlight Power key • Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen Camera Volume up Volume down • Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more options, such as Power off, Restart, Airplane mode. • Press and hold Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot. • Press to mute the ringtone when there’s an incoming call. Volume keys • Under call mode, adjust the earpiece or headset volume. • In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjust the media volume.
1.2 Getting started 1.2.1 Set-up Installing or removing the microSD card Removing or installing the back cover Inserting or removing the SIM card You must insert your SIM card to make phone calls. Please power off your phone before inserting or removing the SIM card. 5038A To install, please open microSD card lock first, and then place the microSD card into the slot with the gold contact facing downwards.
1.2.2 The charging status bar will not float if your battery is extendly consumed. To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when 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. 1.3.1 Power on your phone Touch and hold the home screen to access the available options for Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on.
Status icons Notification icons GPRS connected No signal (gray) GPRS in use Roaming EDGE connected No SIM card inserted EDGE in use Signal strength (blue) 3G connected Vibrate mode 3G in use Ringer is silenced HSPA (3G+) connected Phone microphone is mute HSPA (3G+) in use Battery is very low Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is low Bluetooth is on Battery is partially drained Connected to a Bluetooth device Battery is full Airplane mode Battery is charging Alarm is set Headset
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 may touch and drag the Status bar with two fingers to access Quick setting panel directly. 1.3.3 Quick setting panel 1.3.4 Touch and drag down the Status bar to open Quick setting panel, where you may enable or disable functions or change modes by touching the icons.
2 Text input ..................... 2.1 Using Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen Keyboard settings From the home screen, select Settings\Language&input, touch the Settings icon on the right of Android keyboard, a series of settings are 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 Settings\Display\Orientation). 2.1.
3.2 Answering or rejecting a call When you receive a call, drag the icon rightward to answer the call, leftward to reject the call, upward to reject the call by sending a preset message. 4 People ..................... 4.1 Adding a contact 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. From the Home screen, select People app, then touch the icon in the contact list to create a new contact. 4.
5 Messaging................ You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. To access this feature, touch from the Home screen. 6 Email ....................... Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your phone. from Home screen and then To access this function, touch touch Email. • Touch to view the whole message thread.
7 Getting connected ....... 7.1 Connecting to the Internet 7.1.1 GPRS/EDGE/3G To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/ EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient. The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G. If the on quick setting panel. network is not connected, you can touch To check the network connection you are using, then touch Settings\More...\Mobile networks\Access Point Name
8 Locate my location using GPS satellites To activate your phone’s global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver: on quick setting panel to get to Settings. • Touch • Access Location.
• Download more applications from Google Play Store and more. For more information about these applications, please check user manual online: www.alcatelonetouch.com. Mini APP 12 Making the most of your phone ........ To access some features more easily, you can swipe up or down an icon in the Launcher screen to open it as a mini app. The following apps support this function: Music, Sound Recorder, Radio, Notes, Message, Call, Mail, Weather, Calendar, Clock.
• Backup It allows you to back up your contacts, messages, calendar, photos and applications, then import the backup files to your phone. Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8. 12.2.2 Upgrade You can use Mobile Upgrade tool or FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. 12.2.3 Mobile Upgrade Download Mobile Upgrade from ALCATEL ONETOUCH website (www.alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC.
cm from any medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid or insulin pump. In particular when using the mobile phone you should hold it against the ear on the opposite side to the device, if any. Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your mobile device with your implantable medical device, consult your healthcare provider. To avoid hearing impairment, answer the call before holding your mobile phone to your ear.
environmental regulations. Only use the battery for the purpose for which it was designed. Never use damaged batteries or those not recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and/or its affiliates. This symbol on your mobile phone, the battery and the accessories means that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life: - Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these items of equipment - Collection bins at points of sale.
is no guarantee that 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 or more 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.
General information ....... • • • • Website: www.alcatelonetouch.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch Hot Line Number: In the United States, call 877-702-3444 for technical support. On our Internet site, you will find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. You can also contact us by e-mail to ask any questions you may have.
There are no express warranties, whether written, oral or implied, other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your jurisdiction. In no event shall TCT Mobile (US), Inc. or any of its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law.
My phone cannot connect to a network or “No service” is displayed • Try connecting in another location. • Verify the network coverage with your operator. • Check with your operator that your SIM card is valid. • Try selecting the available network(s) manually • Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded. • Import all contacts stored in SIM card to phone.
• Check that you have marked the checkbox of USB debugging. To access this function, touch Settings\About phone, then touch Build number for 7 times. Now you may touch Settings\ Development\USB debugging. • Check that your computer meets the requirements for Smart Suite Installation. • Make sure that you’re using the right cable from the box. I am unable to download new files • Make sure there is sufficient phone memory for your download. • Select the microSD card as the location to store downloaded files.
