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Hearing Aid Compatibility

Your mobile phone is rated: «For Hearing Aid», to assist hearing device users in

finding mobile phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
This device is HAC M4/T4 compatible. Reference ANSI C63.19-2011
Your phone meets the M4/T4 level rating.
For more information please visit our website http://www.alcatelonetouch.us

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Summary of Contents for IDOL4

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Page 2: ... Call Call log and Contacts 31 4 1 Call 31 4 2 Call log 39 4 3 Contacts 39 5 Messaging and Email 46 5 1 Messaging 46 5 2 Email 51 6 Calendar Time Calculator 53 6 1 Calendar 53 6 2 Clock 55 6 3 Calculator 58 7 Getting connected 59 7 1 Connecting to the Internet 59 7 2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices 61 7 3 Connecting to a computer 63 7 4 Sharing your phone s cellular data connection 63 7 5 Connecti...

Page 3: ...9 5 Waves MaxxAudio 75 9 6 Other applications 76 10 Google applications 77 10 1 Chrome 77 10 2 Gmail 77 10 3 Maps 77 10 4 YouTube 78 10 5 Play Store 78 10 6 Drive 78 10 7 Play Music 78 10 8 Play Movies TV 79 10 9 Hangouts 79 10 10Photos 79 10 11Keep 79 11 Settings 80 11 1 Wireless networks 80 11 2 Device 83 11 3 Personal 88 11 4 System 93 12 VR goggles 96 12 1 Getting started 96 12 2 Troubleshooti...

Page 4: ...olding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1 6 W kg The specific maximum SAR values can be found on page 8 of this user guide When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 10 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF e...

Page 5: ...n top of the dashboard or within an airbag deployment area check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the dashboard is adequately shielded from mobile phone RF energy CONDITIONS OF USE You are advised to switch off the telephone from time to time to optimize its performance Switch the phone off before boarding an aircraft Switch the phone off when you are in health care f...

Page 6: ... display may be impaired though this is temporary and not serious Emergency call numbers may not be reachable on all cellular networks You should never rely only on your phone for emergency calls Do not open dismantle or attempt to repair your mobile phone yourself Do not drop throw or bend your mobile phone Do not use the phone if the glass made screen is damaged cracked or broken to avoid any in...

Page 7: ...ur body Follow the instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis carpal tunnel syndrome or other musculoskeletal disorders PROTECT YOUR HEARING To prevent possible hearing damage 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 PRIVACY Please note that you must respect the laws and regulations in force ...

Page 8: ...d preventing substances being disposed of in the environment so that their components can be reused In European Union countries These collection points are accessible free of charge All products with this sign must be brought to these collection points 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...

Page 9: ...ng standard operating positions with the mobile phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands This device complies with SAR for general population uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE1725 The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mode...

Page 10: ...the head and body Additional WHO information about electromagnetic fields and public health are available on the following website http www who int peh emf Note 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 i...

Page 11: ...ere available use network security These precautions will help prevent unauthorized access to your device Your product can store personal information in various locations including a SIM card memory card and built in memory Be sure to remove or clear all personal information before you recycle return or give away your product Choose your apps and updates carefully and install from trusted sources ...

Page 12: ...MapsTM GmailTM YouTube Google Play Store Google LatitudeTM and HangoutsTM are trademarks of Google Inc The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3 0 Attribution License the text will show when you long press Google legal in Settings About phone Legal information 1 You have purchased a product whi...

Page 13: ...ssist hearing device users in finding mobile phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices This device is HAC M4 T4 compatible Reference ANSI C63 19 2011 Your phone meets the M4 T4 level rating For more information please visit our website http www alcatelonetouch us ...

Page 14: ... How to obtain Support In United States please call 855 368 0829 or go to www alcatelonetouch us for technical support In Canada please call 855 844 6058 or go to www alcatelonetouch us for technical support On our website you will find our FAQ Frequently Asked Questions section You can also contact us by e mail to ask any questions you may have An electronic version of this user guide is availabl...

Page 15: ...umber allows your mobile telephone to be blocked preventing a third person from using it even with a different SIM card Disclaimer There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone s operation depending on the software release of your telephone or specific carrier services TCL Communication shall not be held legally responsible for such differences if any nor for t...

Page 16: ...ile 1 1 Keys and connectors Microphone Bottom microphone Sensor Micro USB connector Front camera Headset connector LED indicator Front flashlight Home key Touch screen Boom Key Back key Overview key Speaker Speaker ...

Page 17: ...16 FCC ID 2ACCJN008 Camera Camera Flash Flashlight Volume key Boom key Power key SIM card slot microSD card slot ...

Page 18: ...Press the key to trigger special effect such as sequence change when a movie is played You can also customize the Boom Key function For example enable screenshot taking or application running by pressing the Boom Key when the screen is locked When phone is locked display off press to screen on double press to instant shot 800ms long press to continuously shot Overview key Touch to switch between i...

Page 19: ...key and Volume up key to reset Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to make a screenshot Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to force reboot Volume Keys 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 preview mode press...

Page 20: ...harging status is indicated by a percentage displayed on the screen while the phone is powered off The percentage increases as the phone is charged To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the 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 2 2 Power on your pho...

Page 21: ...tion panel Touch an icon to open an application folder etc Favorite tray applications Touch to enter the application Long press to move or remove applications Search bar Touch to enter text search screen Touch to enter voice search screen The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications shortcuts etc Slide the Home screen horizontally left and right to ...

Page 22: ...on the screen to drag an object to another location Slide Swipe Slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications images and web pages You can slide the screen horizontally too The device also supports one finger zooming in the Camera and Gallery functions Double touch the screen to zoom in out Flick Similar to swiping but flicking makes it move quicker Pinch Spread Place two fingers on the ...

Page 23: ...Drag down the status bar to view notifications and drag again to enter the quick settings panel Touch and drag up to close it When there are notifications you can touch them to access notifications Notification panel When there are notifications touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read more detailed information Touch to clear all event based notifications other ong...

Page 24: ...ns Touch the icon to customize your Quick settings panel Touch to enter user screen to edit and save owner s name phone number and other information Touch to customize your Quick settings panel Touch to access Settings where you can set more items 1 3 3 Search bar The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications the phone or the web ...

Page 25: ... screen Speak the word phrase you want to search for A list of search results will display for you to select from 1 3 4 Lock Unlock your screen To protect your phone and privacy you can lock the phone screen by choosing slide or creating a pattern PIN or password etc To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen touch to open the applications list then touch Settings Lock screen Screen lo...

Page 26: ...ck you can press the Power key to light up the screen then swipe up to unlock the screen swipe the camera icon left to enter Camera or swipe the Voice search icon right to enter Voice search Swipe right to enter Voice search Double touch to enter the detailed screen Swipe left to enter Camera Swipe up to unlock the screen 1 3 5 Personalize your Home screen Add You can long press a folder an applic...

Page 27: ...the item turns red Create folders To improve the organization of items shortcuts or applications on the Home screen and the Favorite tray you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another To rename a folder open it and touch the folder s title bar to input the new name Wallpaper customization Long press the empty area in the Home screen then touch WALLPAPERS to customize wallpape...

Page 28: ...ion Touch at the bottom of the screen to close all the running applications 1 3 7 Volume adjustment Using the volume key Press the Volume key to adjust the volume To activate the vibrate mode press the Volume down key until the phone vibrates Using the settings menu From the Home screen touch to open the applications list then touch Settings Sound notification Sound to set the volume of media ring...

Page 29: ...ffect when a song or movie is played Press the key to enhance voice quality during a call Press the key from Gallery Moments to create a photo collage Press the key to trigger special effect such as sequence change when a movie is played You can also customize the Boom Key function For example enable screenshot taking or application running by pressing the Boom Key when the screen is locked When p...

Page 30: ...s or upright to adjust the onscreen keyboard orientation You can adjust it by changing the settings Touch Settings Display Auto rotate screen Also your phone screen is reversible Touch Settings Display Reversible 3 1 1 Android keyboard Touch to switch between symbol and numeric keyboard Long press to select symbols Touch to enter text or numbers Long press to show input options Touch to switch bet...

Page 31: ...ts The following options will show SELECT ALL CUT COPY and SHARE You can also insert new texts if preferred Touch where you want to type or long press the blank the cursor will blink and the tab will show Drag the tab to move the cursor If you have cut or copied any text touch the tab to show the PASTE icon which allows you to complete pasting immediately ...

Page 32: ... screen to access the Call application Touch to enter the contact details screen You can choose to edit delete share the contact or send a message to the contact Touch to call the previewed number Slide to access the RECENTS and CONTACTS Touch to display keyboard Display the suggested number s Long press to access voicemail ...

Page 33: ...Create new contact If you make a mistake you can delete the incorrect digits by touching To hang up a call touch International call To dial an international call long press to enter then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and touch Emergency call If your phone has network coverage dial the emergency number and touch to make an emergency call This works even wi...

Page 34: ... the call by sending a preset message To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call press the Volume up down key or turn the phone over when the Settings Gestures Turn over to mute option is activated For your convenience your phone features a unique Reversible UI which ensures functionality including normal call even the phone is held in reverse upside down position ...

Page 35: ...cted Answer or Send the UI will be fixed for the duration of the call To disable the Reversible feature go to the Settings Display setting menu and disable Reversible Always make a visual inspection of the proper UI orientation when making or receiving a call to avoid placing the incorrect end of the phone to your ear During an active call if the phone must be taken away from your ear eg switching...

Page 36: ...ult at any time To access your voicemail long press To set your voicemail number Long press then touch ADD NUMBER Voicemail Setup Voicemail number If you receive a voicemail a voicemail icon appears on the Status bar Open the Notification panel and touch New voicemail 4 1 5 During a call To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume up down key ...

Page 37: ...he call Touch to add a call To avoid accidental operation of the touchscreen during a call the screen will be locked automatically when you put the cellphone close to your ear and it will be unlocked when the cellphone is taken away from your ear 4 1 6 Managing multiple calls With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time Swap calls When you accept two calls touch the icon you can ...

Page 38: ... 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 Sounds and vibrate Touch to set incoming call ringtone and mark the checkbox to enable dial pad tones or vibrate for calls Quick response Touch to edit quick response Calling accounts Dual call settings select SIM 1 or SIM 2 to ...

Page 39: ...cation of FDN is for parents to restrict the phone numbers to which their children can dial For security reasons you ll be prompted to enable FDN by entering SIM PIN2 which is usually acquired from your service provider or SIM maker Vibration reminder Touch the switch to enable vibrate when call connects Service Dialing Numbers You can place a call from the SDN list GSM call settings Call forwardi...

Page 40: ...operations you can launch a new call send SMS to the contact or number view detailed information of the call or clear the call Touch View full call history to view all call log touch and Clear call log to clear the entire call memory 4 3 Contacts Contacts enables quick and easy access to the contact you want to reach You can view and create contacts on your phone and synchronize these with your Gm...

Page 41: ... current contact or all contacts to delete Touch to search in Contacts Delete a contact To delete a contact long press the contact you want to delete the icon will turn to then touch and confirm to delete Touch to select all contacts then touch and confirm to delete all contacts The contact you have deleted will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you synchron...

Page 42: ...d phone storage Blocked contacts Touch to view your blocked contacts You can also unblock them Accounts Manage the synchronization settings for different accounts Settings Touch to change the display of the sort list and contact names 4 3 2 Adding a contact Touch in the contact list to create a new contact You are required to enter the contact s name and other contact information By scrolling up a...

Page 43: ...ouch and then touch Discard changes Add to remove from Favorites 1 To add a contact to favorites you can touch a contact to view details then touch to add the contact to favorites the star will turn white To remove a contact from favorites touch the white star on the contact details screen 4 3 3 Editing your contacts To edit contact information touch in the contact details screen to edit When fini...

Page 44: ...ts on your phone 4 3 5 Importing exporting and sharing contacts This phone enables you to import or export contacts between your phone SIM card and phone storage From the Contacts screen touch to open the options menu touch Import Export then select Import from SIM card from SD storage from phone Export to SIM card to SD storage to phone storage or Share visible contacts You can share a single con...

Page 45: ...ven family name first 4 3 7 Joining Separating contacts 1 To avoid duplication you can add any new contact information to existing contacts in a single action Touch the contact which you want to add information to touch to enter edit contact screen then touch again and touch Join At this time you are required to select the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact The infor...

Page 46: ...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 You can remove an account to delete it and all associated information from the phone Touch the account you want to delete touch and select Remove account then confirm Turn on off the auto sync In the Accounts screen touch and mark the Auto sync data...

Page 47: ...rite message On the message list screen touch the new message icon to write text multimedia messages Touch to create a new message Touch to view the whole message thread Long press to activate delete mode For saved contacts touch the photo to open the Quick contact panel to communicate with the contact For unsaved contacts touch the photo to add the number to your Contacts ...

Page 48: ...ns slides and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e mail addresses An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files image video audio slides etc are attached or subject or email addresses are added To send a multimedia message enter the recipient s phone number in the To bar and touch the Send message bar to enter the text of the message Touch to open the options menu touch Add su...

Page 49: ...ve the message to SIM card 5 1 3 Adjust message settings You can adjust a range of message settings From the Messaging application screen touch and touch Settings GENERAL SMS enable Touch to change your default SMS app Quick text Touch to edit quick response text Storage Delete old messages Select to delete old messages when the maximum number of stored messages is reached Text message limit Touch...

Page 50: ...st Mark the checkbox to enable receipt of cell broadcast messages Select CB ringtone Touch to select CB ringtone when receiving cell broadcast messages Enable CB LED indicator Mark the checkbox to enable CB LED indicator Enable light up screen Mark the checkbox to light up the screen when receiving new cell broadcast Vibrate Select to have phone vibrate as a notification when receiving a new messa...

Page 51: ...inue to try to send the message Alphabet management Touch to select the Alphabet mode SMS signature Mark the checkbox to add the signature to the messages you sent Multimedia message MMS settings Delivery reports Select to request a delivery report for each multimedia message you send Read reports Select to request a report on whether each recipient has read a multimedia message sent by you Auto r...

Page 52: ...u can also set up external POP3 or IMAP email accounts in your phone To set up your email account touch from the Home screen then select Email An email wizard will guide you through the steps to set up an email account Enter the email address and password of the account you want to set up Touch Next If the account you entered is not provided by your service provider in the phone you will be prompt...

Page 53: ... or a blind carbon copy to the message Enter the subject and the content of the message Touch to add an attachment If you do not want to send the mail right away you can touch and Save draft or touch the Back key to save a copy Touch to send If you do not want to send or save the email you can touch and then select Discard To add a signature to your emails touch and select Settings then choose the...

Page 54: ...ant meetings appointments etc To view the calendar and create events touch from the Home screen then touch Calendar 6 1 1 Multimode view You can display the Calendar by Schedule Day 3 day Week or Month Day view Schedule view Week view Month view 3 day view 1 The icon will vary with date ...

Page 55: ...om the Week view screens touch an empty spot to select a target area which will then turn and touch the icon to create the new event 6 1 3 To delete or edit an event To delete or edit an event touch the event to enter its details screen touch the icon to edit the event and touch DELETE to delete 6 1 4 Event reminder If a reminder is set for an event the upcoming event icon will appear on the Statu...

Page 56: ...h to enter the Alarm screen Touch the switch to enable the alarm Touch 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 Ringtone Touch to select a ringtone for the alarm Vibrate Select to activate vibration Label Touch to set a name for the alarm Touch a currently existing alarm to enter the alarm ...

Page 57: ...the icon to set the countdown time in panel Touch icon to deactivate Countdown Touch icon to delete current countdown label 6 2 4 Timer From the Time screen touch to enter the Timer screen Touch to activate the timer Touch to show a list of records according to the updated time Touch to halt the total and lap times These will only restart after is touched Touch to delete the record Touch to share ...

Page 58: ...ge Date time Touch to enable automatic data time or change time manually 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 Gradually increase volume Touch to select the duration after which the alarm volume increases or disable this function Volume buttons Touch to set side Volume up down key b...

Page 59: ...anced panel To switch between panels turn the device to the landscape mode from the basic panel or swipe left to open the Advanced panel 1 Enter a number and the arithmetic operation to be performed enter the second number then touch to display the result Touch to delete digits one by one long press to delete all at one time 1 If Settings Display Auto rotate screen is enabled this item will displa...

Page 60: ...Access Point Names or Network operators To create a new access point A new GPRS EDGE 3G 4G network connection can be added to your phone with the following steps Touch Settings More Cellular networks Access Point Names Then touch the icon to enter the required APN information When finished touch the key and touch Save To activate deactivate Data roaming When roaming you can decide to connect disco...

Page 61: ... Wi Fi network to connect to it If the network you selected is secured you are required to enter a password or other credentials you may contact the network carrier for details When finished touch Connect To activate notification when a new network is detected When Wi Fi is on and the network notification is activated the Wi Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an avail...

Page 62: ...not already on In the Wi Fi screen touch the name of the saved network Touch FORGET in the dialog that opens 7 2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices 1 Bluetooth is a short range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses To exchange data touch Settings Bluetooth your device and other available ones will show on the screen ...

Page 63: ...th 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 To disconnect u...

Page 64: ... you have downloaded is stored in Files where you can view media files videos photos music and others rename files install applications into your phone etc 7 4 Sharing your phone s cellular data connection You can share your phone s cellular data connection with a single computer via a USB cable USB tethering or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi Fi hotspot T...

Page 65: ...i Fi Display feature You can share your phone s data such as music and video file with your TV by enabling the Wi Fi display Touch Settings Display Wi Fi Display To use Wi Fi display you must turn on WI FI 7 5 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 VPNs are commonly deployed...

Page 66: ...ouch the VPN you want to connect with In the dialog that opens enter any requested credentials and touch CONNECT To disconnect Open the Notification panel and touch the notification for the VPN disconnection To edit delete a VPN To edit a VPN Touch Settings More VPN VPNs you have added are listed touch the icon beside the VPN you want to edit After editing touch SAVE To delete Touch the icon besid...

Page 67: ...ms similar to those currently used in credit cards and electronic ticket smartcards and allow mobile payment to replace or supplement these systems NFC can also be used in social networking situations such as sharing contacts photos videos or files and entering multiplayer mobile games To enable NFC function Drag down notification panel and touch to access Settings Touch More and switch on the tog...

Page 68: ...ate settings Pinch spread two fingers together to zoom in out Touch to switch between front back camera Touch to take a picture Touch to switch to Video mode Touch the screen to set a focus Touch to view the photos or videos you have taken Touch to select flash mode Slide left or right to change the camera mode to Manual Pano Auto etc To take a picture The screen acts as the viewfinder First posit...

Page 69: ...efore taking a photo slide left or right to change the camera mode Back camera shooting mode AUTO Auto mode is turned on PANO 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 If the slots are not fully filled touch th...

Page 70: ...ng it simple to align compositional elements to the grid such as the horizon or buildings to the lines in the grid Attention sound seeker Switch the toggle to enable disable the sound Video Back camera video Touch to select the video recording quality EIS Switch the toggle to enable the Electronic Image Stabilization EIS feature It helps reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera durin...

Page 71: ...ireless network are switched on Shutter sound Switch the toggle to enable disable shutter sound when taking a photo Reset to factory settings Touch and confirm to reset the camera settings 8 2 Gallery Gallery acts as a media player for you to view photos and play videos In addition a set of further operations to pictures and videos are available for your choice To view the photos you have taken to...

Page 72: ...ect the items shown in Gallery To view a picture play a video Pictures and videos are displayed by albums in the Gallery Touch an album All pictures or videos will spread across the screen Touch the picture video to view or play it Slide left right to view previous or next pictures videos ...

Page 73: ...ntact ID or wallpaper etc Touch to access more options Batch operation The Gallery provides a multi select function so that you can work with pictures videos in batches Open the main Gallery window or an album touch and touch Select item to activate batch operation mode you can also touch and hold one album picture then touch videos pictures you want to work on Touch the icon to delete selected fi...

Page 74: ...ic file touch from the Home screen then touch Music 8 3 1 Playing music Touch a song to play it Touch to access the menu Touch to change the song display Touch to search for a song Touch to access more functions Touch to play or pause Touch to play the next song While playing songs with Music the operation of pause play or skip is still available even if the screen is locked ...

Page 75: ... you have captured other data transferred via Bluetooth USB cable etc When you download an application from PC to phone you can locate the application using Files then touch it to install it in your phone Files allows you to perform and is really efficient with the following common operations create sub folder open folder file view rename move copy delete play share etc 9 2 Sound Recorder To recor...

Page 76: ... To use it you must plug in your headset which works as an antenna connected with your phone Touch to go to next saved channel Touch to add the current station to favorites Touch to play stop Touch to go to previous saved channel Touch to decrease 0 2MHz Touch to access the menu Touch to increase 0 2MHz 9 5 Waves MaxxAudio Touch to set the sound effect for music and movies ...

Page 77: ...n your phone To read a brief introduction of the preinstalled 3rd party applications refer to the leaflet provided with the phone You can also download thousands of 3rd party applications by going to Google Play Store on your phone 1 Application availability depends on country and carrier ...

Page 78: ... all devices with the browser installed can be synchronized with your Google account 10 2 Gmail As the Google s web based email service Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone With this application you can receive and send mails manage mails by labels and archive mails etc Mails can be automatically synchronized with your Gmail account 10 3 Maps Google Maps offers satellite imagery st...

Page 79: ... and then follow the installation guide to install the app You can also uninstall update an app and manage your downloads 10 6 Drive A file storage and synchronization service created by Google which allows users to store files in the cloud share and edit files Files in Drive are well kept and you can reach your files from any device by logging in to your Google account Files or folders can be sha...

Page 80: ...ng All friends added via Hangouts from the Web or device will be displayed in your friend list 10 10 Photos Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos It also automatically analyzes photos and organizes them into groups so that you can quickly locate the photos you need 10 11 Keep A note taking application developed by Google You can insert images lists and record voice in your notes...

Page 81: ...an access point to connect your phone to the wireless network For detailed instructions on using Wi Fi refer to 7 1 2 Wi Fi 11 1 2 Bluetooth Bluetooth allows your phone to exchange data videos images music etc within a small range with another Bluetooth supported device phone computer printer headset car kit etc For more information on Bluetooth refer to 7 2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices 11 1 3 ...

Page 82: ...hed You can also choose a data usage cycle to view the statistics and applications related to the data use of your phone Data usage is measured by your phone and your carrier may count differently 11 1 5 More Airplane mode Touch the switch of Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi Fi Bluetooth and more 11 1 6 More NFC Touch the switch to enable and disable NF...

Page 83: ...out the working day as the user connects via various wireless networks encounters gaps in coverage or suspends and resumes their devices to preserve battery life A conventional VPN can t survive such events because the network tunnel is disrupted causing applications to disconnect time out fail or even the computing device itself to crash For more information on VPN refer to 7 5 Connecting to virt...

Page 84: ...e 11 2 Device 11 2 1 Gestures The following gestures can be used for quick operations Touchless UI Approach the screen with your finger to show the effect Glove mode Enable glove mode then you can touch on the screen with thin gloves Turn over to mute Switch the toggle to mute ringtones of incoming calls by turning the phone over Double tap screen Switch the toggle to enable the function that allo...

Page 85: ...left right to play the previous next song or channel when the music player or radio is on The cover will show the name or phone number of an incoming call You can swipe left right to reject answer the call or swipe down to end a call The cover reminds you of the event details Auto launch VR 1 If activated the VR launcher starts automatically when VR headset is plugged in so that you can enjoy 3D i...

Page 86: ... screen entering a password or drawing a pattern etc Make pattern visible This option only displays when you select Pattern to unlock your phone Touch to make pattern visible Automatically lock Touch to select the duration to lock the phone after the screen is off Lock screen message Touch to input owner information which will display on the locked screen 11 2 4 Sound notification Touch to adjust ...

Page 87: ...r incoming call ringtone Default notification ringtone Touch to set the default sound for notifications Mute power on off ringtone Touch to enable disable the power on off ringtone Other sounds Touch to set dial pad tones screen locking sounds touch sounds and vibrate on touch Pulse notification light Touch to enable light reminding when there is a notification When device is locked You can config...

Page 88: ... function For example enable screenshot taking or application running by pressing the Boom Key when the screen is unlocked When phone is locked display off press to screen on double press to instant shot 800ms long press to continuously shot 11 2 6 Apps Touch to view details about the applications installed on your phone to manage their data usage and force them to stop In the App permissions menu...

Page 89: ...l 11 3 1 Location On Touch the switch to enable the use of information from Wi Fi and cellular 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 Mode Touch to select High accuracy Battery saving or Device only mode High accura...

Page 90: ... toggle of Lock SIM card to lock the SIM card with a PIN code Touch Change SIM PIN to change the PIN code Make passwords visible Switch the toggle to show passwords as you type Device administrators Touch to view or deactivate device administrators Unknown sources Switch the toggle to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites emails or other locations other than Google Play...

Page 91: ...other app To stop pinning a window in view long press both the Back and Overview keys together then entering your screen unlock password or drawing your unlock pattern Apps with usage access Touch to display the apps which can track what apps you are using and the using frequency You can switch the toggle to turn on off the permission 11 3 3 Language input Use the Language input settings to select...

Page 92: ...efault input method Text to speech output Preferred engine Touch to choose a Preferred text to speech engine touch the settings icon to show more choices for each engine Speech rate Touch to open a dialog where you can select how quickly you want the synthesizer to speak Listen to an example Touch to play a brief sample of the speech synthesizer using your current settings Pointer speed Touch to o...

Page 93: ...ngs application If you unmark this option you stop backing up your settings and any existing backups are deleted from Google servers Backup account Touch to set your backup account Automatic restore Touch the switch to restore your backed up settings or other data when you reinstall an application Network settings reset Touch to reset all network settings Factory data reset Erase all of your perso...

Page 94: ...te and time are displayed Automatic date time Touch the switch to use the network provided date and time Automatic time zone Touch the switch to use the network provided time zone Set date Touch to open a dialog where you can manually set the phone s date Set time Touch to open a dialog where you can manually set the phone s time Select time zone Touch to open a dialog where you can set the phone ...

Page 95: ...y triple tapping the screen Large text Touch the switch to enlarge the screen text High contrast text Touch the switch to activate high contrast text Power button ends call Touch the switch to enable Power button ends call Auto rotate screen Touch the switch to activate auto rotate screen Content on the screen or the keyboard will be automatically rotated when you rotate your phone Speak passwords...

Page 96: ...urn on off color correction 11 4 3 Regulatory safety Touch to view product information 11 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 Updates Touch to check for system updates Experience improvement If this function is enabled your device performance data will be collected ...

Page 97: ...perience virtual reality by inserting your Alcatel IDOL 4S and enjoy 2D and 3D content such as games videos or other VR applications VR goggles layout Top cover Select button Back button Cushion Lenses Note Buttons are touch sensitive and don t need to be pressed down 1 It depends on countries ...

Page 98: ...cessary permissions Follow these steps before inserting your device into the VR goggles 1 Start the VR Launcher application 2 If VR Launcher does not have the needed permissions it will ask now Allow these 3 Read and accept the safety warning by touching the GOT IT button 4 Insert your earphones and touch OPEN to start VR display mode After this you are ready to insert your device into the VR gogg...

Page 99: ...utward to open 2 Firmly press down on the clip to pull it back and insert your device into the VR goggles Make sure your device is powered on and the screen unlocked Note Don t force the clip or it could break Make sure it s locked tightly or your device might fall out and be damaged 3 Press the button to open the bottom cover ...

Page 100: ... from sweat Keep your face clean and dry while wearing the VR goggles 12 1 3 Configuring the VR Launcher Follow these steps in VR mode after starting VR Launcher Note The VR goggles recognize your head movement You can move the pointer in the center of the screen by moving your head in any direction Some applications might not display the pointer 1 To interact while using the VR goggles touch the ...

Page 101: ... the SELECT button to raise or lower the volume Look Wait This feature allows you to select an item by aiming the pointer at it for 3 seconds Aim the pointer at the for 3 seconds to turn this on or off Note Not all VR apps and screens support Look Wait 12 1 4 Using the VR Launcher 360 VR Gallery Here you can see special photos that fill the complete virtual space around you Note Download more 360 ...

Page 102: ...o different display styles Select one by aiming at it and touching the SELECT button Note Photos and images in the DCIM Pictures and VR media folder will be added here automatically VR Video Here you can watch your normal videos in VR mode Games Here you can access all installed VR games Supported games will be added here automatically when installed Note Download more games from the VR Store appl...

Page 103: ...ness or other symptoms linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before using the VR goggles The VR goggles should not be used by children under 13 Children above 13 should be monitored by an adult as using it may affect the hand eye coordination balance and multi tasking abilities Use only in safe environments Avoid using it outdoors near other people pointed objects stairs balconi...

Page 104: ...ice providers Messages Frees you from painstakingly inputting text on the keypads All of your messages are easily accessible and well organized Calendar Allows you to sync events freely between your phone and Outlook and create and edit new events from a PC Photos Allows you to easily import photos from your PC or the handset and organize them in different albums for better management Videos Allow...

Page 105: ...ou 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 13 2 Upgrade You can use the Mobile Upgrade tool or FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone s software 13 2 1 FOTA Upgrade Use the FOTA Firmware Over The Air Upgrade tool to update your phone s software To access Updates to...

Page 106: ... data connection or Wi Fi before searching for updates Settings for auto check frequency are also available once you restart the phone If you have chosen auto check when the system discovers the new version a dialog will pop up to choose download or ignore the notification will also appear in the status bar During FOTA downloading or updating to avoid errors in locating the correct update packages...

Page 107: ...ws 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 batteries chargers and accessories included along with your device ...

Page 108: ...eriod from the date of purchase as shown on your original sales receipt 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 defect s The limited warranty for your wireless device will be voided if any of the following conditions occur Non compliance with the instructions for use or installation or wi...

Page 109: ...ncidental 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 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you How to obtain Support Contact...

Page 110: ... cards or any other accessories such as the power adapter You must properly package and ship the wireless device to the repair center TCL Communication Ltd is not responsible for devices that do not arrive at the service center or are damaged in transit Insurance is recommended with proof of delivery Upon receipt the service center will verify the warranty conditions repair and return your device ...

Page 111: ...u should turn on data connection or Wi Fi before searching for updates Settings for auto check frequency are also available once you restart the phone If you have chosen auto check when the system discovers the new version a dialog will pop up to choose download or ignore the notification will also appear in the status bar During FOTA downloading or updating to avoid errors in locating the correct...

Page 112: ... interface can t be accessed press and hold the Volume down key to enter Safe Mode This eliminates any abnormal OS booting issues caused by 3rd party APKs If neither method is effective please reset the phone using the Power key and the Volume up key holding both together or upgrade software via Mobile Upgrade tool My phone has not responded for several minutes Restart your phone by pressing and h...

Page 113: ...rd is valid Try selecting the available network s manually Try connecting at a later time if the network is overloaded My phone can t connect to the Internet Check that the IMEI number press 06 is the same as the one printed on your warranty card or box Make sure that the internet access service of your SIM card is available Check your phone s Internet connecting settings Make sure you are in a pl...

Page 114: ...ot barred certain calls Make sure that your phone is not in Aeroplane mode The caller s name number does not appear when a call is received Check that you have subscribed to this service with your carrier Your caller has concealed his her name or number I can t find my contacts Make sure your SIM card is not broken Make sure your SIM card is inserted properly Import all contacts stored in SIM card...

Page 115: ... my voicemail Contact your network carrier to check service availability I can t access my voicemail Make sure your carrier s voicemail number is correctly entered in Voicemail number Try later if the network is busy I am unable to send and receive MMS Check your phone memory availability as it might be full Contact your network carrier to check service availability and check MMS parameters Verify...

Page 116: ...th Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users Make sure that the two phones are within Bluetooth s detection range How to make your battery last longer Make sure you follow the complete charge time minimum 100 minutes After a partial charge the battery level indicator may not be exact Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact ind...

Page 117: ...y calls messages me I just see missed calls messages notifications on display Check if Interruptions Do not disturb mode is activated on your device If activated you can see a Star symbol for Android OS 5 X or icon for Android OS 6 X displayed on the notification panel In this case you need to deactivate Interruptions Do not disturb mode Just press volume up or down key and select All on Android 5...

Page 118: ... 5 5 QHD full touch screen with 2560X1440 Network GSM 850 900 1800 1900 UMTS 850 1700 1900 2100 LTE B2 4 5 7 12 17 Band frequency and data speed are carrier dependent GPS Assisted GPS Internal GPS antenna Connectivity Bluetooth V4 2 Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac 2 4GHz 5GHz 3 5 mm audio jack micro USB Camera 16 megapixel back camera 8 megapixel front camera ...

Page 119: ...y Capacity 3000 mAh Expansion Slot microSD memory card Availability of microSD card depends on market Special Features GPS G sensor Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E Compass Gyro Hall Switch Note Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 1 1 The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification standards the use of non original batteries may be dangerou...

Page 120: ... Copyright 2016 TCL Communication Ltd All rights reserved TCL Communication Ltd reserves the right to alter material or technical specification without prior notice English CJA61KDALAAA All Signature ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed arranged and mixed by NU TROPIC Amar Kabouche ...

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