Alcatel Hero 8 Quick Start Manual Download Page 7

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Making the most of your phone

You can download software upgrades for free from the website (www.alcatelonetouch.com). 

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Smart Suite

Smart Suite includes:

• 

Contacts

It allows you to back up contact entries so that you don't have to worry about losing, breaking, switching phones or changing service 
providers.

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Messages

It frees you from painstakingly inputting text on the keypads. All of your messages are easily accessible and well-organized.

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Calendar

It allows you to sync events freely between your phone and Outlook and create and edit new events from a PC.

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Photos

It allows you to easily import photos from a PC or the handset and organize them in different albums for better management.

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Videos

It allows you to insert video files from a PC for playback and then upload to a handset folder.

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Music

It allows you to quickly search for your favourites in a PC, manage the ultimate Library, and enjoy the easiest digital jukebox in your own 
mobile way. 

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Application 

It allows you to import downloaded mobile applications and have them installed into your handset upon synchronization.

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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.

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Upgrade

You can use Mobile Upgrade tool or FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software.

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Mobile Upgrade

Download Mobile Upgrade from ALCATEL ONETOUCH website (www.alcatelonetouch.com) and install it on your PC. Launch the tool 
and update your phone by following the step by step instructions (refer to the User Guide provided together with the tool). Your phone’s 
software will now have the latest software.

 All personal information will be permanently lost following the update process. We recommend you backup your personal data 
using Smart Suite before upgrading.

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FOTA Upgrade

To access 

System Updates

, please open 

Settings\About phone\System updates

. Touch 

Check for updates

, and the phone will 

search for the latest software. If you want to update the system, please touch the button 

Download

, after it's done please touch 

Install

 to 

complete the upgrade. Now your phone's software will have the latest version.
You should turn on data connection or connect by Wi-Fi before searching for updates. Settings for auto-check intervals and reminders about 
upgrades are also available once you restart the phone.
If you have chosen auto-check, when the system discovers the new version, the icon 

 will appear in the status bar. Touch the notification 

to access the 

System Updates

 directly.

Summary of Contents for Hero 8

Page 1: ...munication experience For more information about how to use the device please go to www alcatelonetouch com to download the complete user manual From the website you can also consult the FAQ upgrade s...

Page 2: ...e do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use 1 Your device 1 1 Appearance illustration Table of conten...

Page 3: ...lide to the right to unlock your device You can also customize your lock settings by choosing Settings Lock settings 1 2 2 Icons on your screen Google Search All Apps Back Status Notification Bar Voic...

Page 4: ...ome screen 1 3 2 Widgets Touch hold any empty space on home screen to switch to widgets interface 1 3 3 Get more apps Touch the Play Store icon to get more apps 1 3 4 Create and manage shortcut on des...

Page 5: ...to restart your device 1 4 5 Connecting to a computer via USB When connecting your device to computer by USB you can transfer files between your device and the computer 1 4 6 Change your wallpaper Yo...

Page 6: ...APPs Touch Setting APPs to check the APP status 2 2 Personal 2 2 1 Language input Touch Settings Language input to view or set system language and input methods Language Set the system language KEYBO...

Page 7: ...he backup files to your phone Supported Operating Systems Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 3 2 Upgrade You can use Mobile Upgrade tool or FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone s software 3 2 1 Mo...

Page 8: ...vice 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 devi...

Page 9: ...f information technology equipment and office equipment use Due to different applicable electrical specifications a charger you purchased in one jurisdiction may not work in another jurisdiction They...

Page 10: ...vices they bear the following statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this...

Page 11: ...l sales receipt from an authorized sales agent Such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or rebuilt parts at the company s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the de...

Page 12: ...ied other than this printed limited warranty or the mandatory warranty provided by your jurisdiction In no event shallTCT Mobile US Inc or any of its affiliates be liable for incidental or consequenti...

Page 13: ...t USB debugging Check that your computer meets the requirements for ALCATEL ONETOUCH Center Installation Make sure that you re using the right cable from the box I am unable to download new files Make...

Page 14: ...le Limited Copyright 2014 TCT Mobile Limited All rights reserved TCT Mobile Limited reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice All Signature ringtones embedde...

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