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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.

Sending a multimedia message

MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, 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 added.

 Email

 .......................

Besides your Gmail account, you can also set-up external POP3 or 
IMAP email accounts in your phone.

To access this function, touch Application tab from 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 prompted to go to 
the email account settings screen to enter settings manually. Or 
you can touch 

Manual setup

 to directly enter the incoming and 

outgoing settings for the email account you are setting up.

Enter the account name and display name in outgoing emails.

• 

Touch 

• 

Done

.

To add another email account, you can press 

• 

Menu

 key and touch 

Accounts 

to access Email account screen. Press 

Menu

 key and 

touch 

Add account

 to create.

To create and send emails

Press 

• 

Menu

 key from Inbox screen, and touch 

Compose

.

Enter recipient(s)’s email address in 

• 

To

 field, and if necessary, press 

Menu

 key and touch 

Add Cc/Bcc

 to include a copy or a blind 

copy to the message.

Enter the subject and content of the message.

• 

Press 

• 

Menu

 key, touch 

Add attachment

 to send an attachment 

to the receiver.

Finally, touch 

• 

Send

.

If you do not want to send the mail right away, you can touch 

• 

Save 

as draft

 or press 

Back

 key to save a copy. 

Getting connected

 .......

To connect to the Internet with this phone, you can use GPRS/
EDGE/3G networks or Wi-Fi, whichever is most convenient.

Connecting to the Internet

7.1 

GPRS/EDGE/3G

7.1.1 

The first time you turn on your phone with SIM card inserted, it will 
automatically configure network service: GPRS, EDGE or 3G.

To check the network connection you are using, press 

Menu

 key on 

Home screen, then touch 

Settings\Wireless & networks\Mobile 

networks\Network operators 

or

 Access Point Names

.

Wi-Fi

7.1.2 

Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is 
within range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on phone even 
without a SIM card inserted.

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Summary of Contents for One Touch 918A

Page 1: ...one 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 918A IP4081_918A_QG_Eng_USA_05_1201010...

Page 2: ...volume safely Use only headphones recommended by TCT Mobile Limited and its affiliates Table of contents 1 Your mobile 3 2 Text input 15 3 Phone call 16 4 Contacts 18 5 Messaging 19 6 Email 20 7 Gett...

Page 3: ...ower off Press to adjust the Volume in call media playing mode Open Search bar for searching within an application the phone or web Getting started 1 2 Set up 1 2 1 Removing or installing the back cov...

Page 4: ...system update etc You are required to sign into your Google account to synchronize email contacts calendar and other Google applications 1 Enter your user name and password then touch Sign in If you...

Page 5: ...ewing Using the touchscreen 1 3 1 Touch To access an application touch it with your finger Touch and Hold To enter the available options for an item touch and hold the item For example select a contac...

Page 6: ...or multimedia message Call in progress using Bluetooth headset blue Problem with text or multimedia message delivery Missed call New Google Talk message Call on hold New voicemail Call forwarding is...

Page 7: ...variety of patterns PIN or password etc Personalize your home screen 1 3 5 Add Touch and hold an empty area or press Menu key and touch Add on the Home screen you can add shortcuts widgets or folders...

Page 8: ...eyboard settings Press Menu key from Home screen select Settings Language keyboard TouchPal keyboard or Android keyboard a series of settings are available for your selection Adjust the onscreen keybo...

Page 9: ...sing Phone Enter this menu using one of the following two ways Touch from Home screen Touch from Home screen and select Phone 1 Paste option will not appear unless copy or cut operation has been made...

Page 10: ...vCard to them via Bluetooth SMS Email etc Touch a contact you want to share press Menu key and touch Share from contact details screen then select the application to perform this action Synchronizing...

Page 11: ...the email account you are setting up Enter the account name and display name in outgoing emails Touch Done To add another email account you can press Menu key and touch Accounts to access Email accou...

Page 12: ...n on USB storage in the dialog that opens to confirm that you want to transfer files To disconnect Unmount the microSD card on your computer Open the Notifications panel and touch Turn off USB storage...

Page 13: ...ictionary used by the onscreen keyboard and most of the settings that you configure with the Settings application If you deactivated this option you stop backing up your settings and any existing back...

Page 14: ...ltimate Library and enjoy the digital jukebox in your own way Application Allows you to import downloaded mobile applications and have them installed into your handset upon synchronization File Allows...

Page 15: ...Strictly obey all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot gas station or chemical plant or in any potentially explosive atmosphere When the mobile phone is switched on it should be kept at leas...

Page 16: ...if necessary in order to record private or confidential conversations or take a photograph of another person the manufacturer the seller or vendor of your mobile phone including the operator disclaim...

Page 17: ...rmation on SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA Web site http www phonefacts net The World Health Organization WHO considers that present scientific informatio...

Page 18: ...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 co...

Page 19: ...ss device is no longer covered by this limited warranty due to time or condition we have other options that you may utilize our out of warranty repair options To obtain hardware repairs or replacement...

Page 20: ...alid etc Make sure you have not forwarded incoming calls Make sure that you have not barred certain calls Make sure that your phone is not in flight mode The caller s name number does not appear when...

Page 21: ...e battery level indicator may not be exact Wait for at least 20 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication Switch on the backlight upon request Extend the email auto check interv...

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