Alcatel One Touch 918A Quick Start Manual Download Page 4

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Installing and removing the microSD card

To release the microSD card holder, slide it in the direction of the 
arrow and lift it. Then insert the microSD card with the golden 
contact downward. Finally, turn down the microSD holder and slide 
it in the opposite direction to lock it.

Charging the battery

Standard charger

UK charger

Connect the battery charger to your phone and outlet respectively.

   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.

Power on your phone

1.2.2 

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

The first time you power on the phone, you are prompted to set 
up your phone in multiple ways: language, input method, mobile data 
connection, account setup and synchronization, system update, etc.  
You are required to sign into your Google account to synchronize 
email, contacts, calendar and other Google applications 

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Enter your user name and password, then touch 

• 

Sign in

. If you 

forget your password, you can go to http://www.google.com/ to 
retrieve it. If you don’t own a Google Account, you are prompted 
to create one by touching 

Create

.

Read the setup information on the screen

• 

.

Mark/Unmark the check box to choose whether you want to take 

• 

advantage of Google's location service, then touch 

Next

.

Mark/Unmark the check box to choose whether you want to back 

• 

up data with your Google account, then touch 

Next

.

Touch 

• 

Finish setup

.

  This initial set up can be skipped and enabled via

 

Settings\Accounts & sync

.

In power on screen without SIM card inserted, you can also connect 
to a  Wi-Fi network to sign into your Google account and to use 
some features.

Power off your phone

1.2.3 

Hold down the 

Power

 key from the Home screen until the phone 

options appear, select 

Power off

.

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  Application availability depends on country and operator.

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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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