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For more information on how to use the phone, please go to http://us.alcatelmobile.com and download the 
complete user manual. Moreover, on the website, you can also find answers to frequently asked questions, 
upgrade the software via Mobile Upgrade, and so much more.

User guide.

Summary of Contents for AVALON V

Page 1: ... the phone please go to http us alcatelmobile com and download the complete user manual Moreover on the website you can also find answers to frequently asked questions upgrade the software via Mobile Upgrade and so much more User guide ...

Page 2: ...s 77 8 1 Other applications 77 9 Google applications 78 9 1 Chrome 78 9 2 Gmail 78 9 3 Maps 79 9 4 YouTube 79 9 5 Play Store 79 9 6 Play Music 80 9 7 Play Movies TV 80 Note This is a user manual for Alcatel AVALON V 5059S Table of Contents Safety and use 5 Radio waves 12 Licenses 18 General information 20 1 Your mobile 22 1 1 Keys and connectors 22 1 2 Setting up your phone 25 1 3 Home screen 28 2...

Page 3: ...roduct meets applicable national SAR limits of 1 6 W kg The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the Radio waves section 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 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements Note that the product may be transmitting even if yo...

Page 4: ... injury if the battery is punctured Always handle your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust free place This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses However there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different featur...

Page 5: ...eck local regulations for disposal of electronic products Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all important information stored on your phone 1 Alcatel is a trademark of Nokia used under license by TCT Mobile Inc Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights or when playing video games These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a pe...

Page 6: ...ncture the back cover of your phone Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household rubbish or store it at temperature above 60 C 140 F Phone and battery as a unibody device must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations This symbol on your phone the battery and the accessories means that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their l...

Page 7: ...io waves THIS PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on standards th...

Page 8: ... with national regulations and standards must be shown The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested is 1 07 W Kg for use at the ear and 1 38 W Kg for use close to the body While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement for RF exposure For body worn operation the phone meets FCC RF exposure guidelin...

Page 9: ...available use network security These precautions will help prevent unauthorized access to your device 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 installation This equipment generates uses and can radi...

Page 10: ...of security that is appropriate having regard to The technical possibilities available The costs for implementing the measures The risks involved with the processing of the personal data and The sensitivity of the personal data processed You can access review and edit your personal information at any time by logging into your user account visiting your user profile or by contacting us directly Sho...

Page 11: ...des from http sourceforge net projects alcatel files The provision of the source code is free of charge from the internet All Signature ringtones embedded in this phone have been composed arranged and mixed by NU TROPIC Amar Kabouche 1 May not be available in all countries General information Alcatel website http us alcatelmobile com Manufacturer TCT Mobile Inc Address 5 F Building 22E 22 Science ...

Page 12: ...Disclaimer There may be certain differences between the user manual description and the phone s operation depending on the software release of your phone or specific carrier services TCT Mobile Inc shall not be held legally responsible for such differences if any nor for their potential consequences which responsibility shall be borne by the carrier exclusively 1 Contact your service provider to c...

Page 13: ...up the screen Press and hold Show the pop up menu to select from Restart or Power off Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key at the same time to capture a screenshot Press and hold the Power key for at least 10 seconds to force reboot Volume buttons In call mode adjusts the call volume In Music Streaming mode adjusts the media volume In general mode adjusts the ringtone volume Mutes the ...

Page 14: ...SIM tray SIM SD Step 3 Position the NANO SIM card or microSD card in the tray correctly aligning the cutout tab and gently snap into place Be sure the edges are aligned Step 4 Slide the tray slowly into the SIM tray slot It only fits one direction Do not force into place Keep the SIM tool in a safe place for future use Step 5 Charge your phone by inserting the small end of the charging cable into ...

Page 15: ...ork operator 1 2 2 Powering off your phone Press and hold the Power Lock button until options appear then select Power off 1 3 Home screen The Home screen provides quick access to all the items applications shortcuts folders and widgets you like to use most frequently Tap the Home symbol to get instant access to the Home screen Status bar Tap and drag down to open the Notification panel Google Sea...

Page 16: ...ample select a contact in Contacts touch and hold this contact and an option list will appear Drag Touch and hold an item and drag it to another location Slide Swipe Touch and slide the screen to scroll up and down the applications images and web pages You can slide the screen horizontally too Flick Similar to swiping flicking is a lighter and quicker stroke Multi touch Pinch or spread your thumb ...

Page 17: ...unlock setting From the Home screen Swipe up to open the App drawer then tap Settings Security location Screen lock Choose your lock preference and follow the prompts To lock phone screen Press the Power Lock button once to lock the screen To unlock the phone screen Press the Power Lock button once to light up the screen If applicable draw the unlock pattern you have created or enter your PIN or p...

Page 18: ...d a folder application or widget and drag it up to the top of the screen to Remove icon then release Create folders To improve the organization of shortcuts or applications on the Home screen and the Favorite applications tray you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another To rename a folder open it and tap the folder s title bar to input the new name Wallpaper customization T...

Page 19: ... phone vibrates Using the settings menu From the Home screen Swipe up to open the App Drawer then select Settings Sound to set the volume for media ringtones alarms and more Recently used applications To review recently used applications tap the Recent Apps icon Tap a thumbnail window to open the application to full screen Tap one thumbnail and slide it right left or tap X to close an application ...

Page 20: ...irtual keyboard select the keyboard you want to set up and a series of settings will become available 1 Enter text or numbers 2 Tap to insert a period Touch and hold to select different puncuation symbols 3 Tap to capitalize a letter Touch and hold to CAPS Lock to type in all capital letters and tap again to turn off CAPS Lock 4 Tap to switch to symbol and numeric keyboard 5 Tap to insert a comma ...

Page 21: ...ank space the cursor will blink and a tab will show Drag the tab to move the cursor If you have cut or copied any text tap the tab to show Paste which allows you to paste any text you have previously copied 3 Call Call log and Contacts 3 1 Call 3 1 1 Making a call To make a call tap in the Favorite applications tray 1 2 4 5 3 1 Call log 2 Contacts 3 View the contact s detailed information You can ...

Page 22: ...ntact icon If you make a mistake you can delete the incorrect digits by tapping To hang up a call tap International call To dial an international call touch and hold to enter then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and tap Emergency call If your phone has network coverage dial the emergency number and tap to make an emergency call This works even without a SIM...

Page 23: ...lt at any time To access your voicemail touch and hold If you receive a voicemail appears on the Status bar Open the Notification panel and tap New voicemail 3 1 4 Settting up Voicemail Follow the instructions provided by your mobile phone service provider 3 1 5 During a call To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume button End the current call Tap once to activate the speaker during the...

Page 24: ...s 1 You can set up a conference call as follows Place a call to the first participant of the conference call 1 Number of calls dependent upon your network operator Tap to add another call Enter the phone number of the person you want to add to conference and tap You can also add participants from Call log or Contacts Tap to merge the calls and start the conference Tap to end the conference call an...

Page 25: ... applications on the web or on your phone 3 3 1 View your Contacts To see your contacts tap from the App drawer 1 2 3 4 1 Display the contacts list option menu 2 Tap to search contacts 3 Tap a contact to open the Quick Contact Panel Touch and hold to to select multiple contacts 4 Add new contact Deleted contacts will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you syn...

Page 26: ... 3 3 4 Use Quick contact for Android Tap a contact in your contacts list to open Quick Contact Information You can then tap or the number to make a call To send a message tap 1 Only phone contacts and account contacts can be added to Favorites 3 3 2 Adding a contact Tap in the contact list to create a new contact Enter the contact s name and other contact information 2 3 1 1 When finished tap Save...

Page 27: ... perform this action 3 3 6 Displaying contacts You can configure which list of contacts for each account you want to display in the Contacts list From Contacts tap Settings Contacts to display then you can choose which contacts to display You can also choose your display preference From the Contacts list tap Settings Sort by to sort the list by First name or Last name as well as viewing contact na...

Page 28: ... you are adding for example personal corporate Gmail or cloud As with other account setups you need to enter detailed information such as username and password Auto sync On the Accounts screen tap Auto sync data when activated all changes to information on the phone or online will be automatically synchronized 4 Messaging 4 1 Write a new message You can create edit send and receive SMS and MMS wit...

Page 29: ...ge video audio are attached or subject or email addresses are added To send a multimedia message enter the recipient s phone number in the To bar Tap the Type message bar to enter the text of the message Tap to attach a picture video or audio file When finished tap to send the multimedia message 4 2 Manage messages When receiving a message will appear on the Status bar as a notification Drag down ...

Page 30: ... a calendar invitation by email When finished tap Save from the top of the screen To quickly create an event from the Week view screens tap an empty spot to select a target area which will then turn then tap the icon to create the new event 5 1 3 To delete or edit an event To delete or edit an event tap the event to enter the details screen Tap to edit the event or tap and then Delete to delete 5 ...

Page 31: ...ck tap within the Clock app Tap to add a time zone 5 2 2 Alarm From the Time screen tap to enter the Alarm screen Turn on to enable the alarm Tap to add a new alarm Tap an existing alarm to enter the alarm editing screen Tap to delete the selected alarm 5 2 3 Timer From the Time screen tap to enter the Timer screen Enter the time The time should be typed in second minute and hour number sequence T...

Page 32: ...e you can use the network or Wi Fi whichever is most convenient 6 1 Connecting to the internet 6 1 1 Network connection The first time you turn on your phone with your SIM card inserted it will automatically configure your network service If the phone is not connected to the network you may connect to a Wi Fi network In the phone menu tap Settings Network internet Wi Fi To check the network connec...

Page 33: ...a 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 operator for details When finished tap Connect To enable 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 availab...

Page 34: ...e name and other available devices will appear on screen To rename your device Tap Settings Connected devices Bluetooth Tap Device name Enter a name and tap Rename to confirm To pair connect your phone with 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 Tap Settings Connected d...

Page 35: ...ia Bluetooth Bluetooth tethering or Wi Fi mobile hotspot The functions below may incur additional network charges from your network operator Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas To share your phone s data connection via USB and Bluetooth or as a mobile hotspot Go to Settings Network internet Tethering Mobile Hotspot to activate these functions To rename or secure your mobile hotspot Whe...

Page 36: ...connect to a VPN Tap Settings Network internet VPN The VPNs you have added are listed Tap the VPN you want to connect with In the dialog that opens enter any requested credentials and tap Connect To disconnect from a VPN Tap the VPN you want to disconnect from In the dialog that opens tap Disconnect To edit delete a VPN To edit a VPN Tap Settings Network internet VPN The VPNs you have added are li...

Page 37: ...Camera App within the App Drawer by swiping up from the Home screen or double click the Power Button to quick launch the Camera App 1 Tap to turn on off the camera flash 2 Switch between front back camera 3 To zoom in out tap the magnifying glass then slide the indicator or tap or to zoom You may also zoom in out by pinching together spreading apart two fingers across the screen 4 View the photos ...

Page 38: ...r right to view the photos or videos you have taken Tap then Gmail Bluetooth MMS etc to share the photo or video Tap to return to Camera 7 1 1 Modes and settings Slide left or right to switch between modes PANO Tap to enter Panorama mode Tap the Capture button to start taking panoramic photo and move the phone steadily along the direction indicated by the onscreen line Once the photo is complete i...

Page 39: ...os are displayed by albums in Google Photos Working with pictures You can work with pictures by rotating or cropping them sharing them with friends and setting them as a contact photo or wallpaper Find the picture you want to work on and tap the picture to enter the full screen picture view Tap to Share the picture via messaging email and more Tap to Edit the picture You can add a filter adjust th...

Page 40: ...joy life This manual briefly introduces the apps For detailed features and user guides refer to related websites or the introduction provided in the apps We recommend you register with a Google account to enjoy all the functions 9 1 Chrome A web browser with which you can surf the internet Your bookmarks browsing history and settings across all devices with the browser installed can be synchronize...

Page 41: ... official app store for the Android operating system allowing users to browse and download applications and games Applications are either free of charge or at a cost In Play Store search for the app you need download it and then follow the installation guide to install the app You can also uninstall update an app and manage your downloads 9 6 Play Music A music streaming service and online music l...

Page 42: ...red network type Access Point Names and Network operators in this menu 10 1 3 Tethering Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth or Wi Fi allows your phone to exchange data videos images music and other media within a small range with another Bluetooth supported device phone computer printer headset car kit and more For more information on Bluetooth refer to 6 2 Connecting to a Bluetooth device 10 1 4 VPN For mor...

Page 43: ... start apps can make system run faster and extend battery life 10 6 Connected devices Tap to set Bluetooth and Wireless printing 10 7 Storage Use these settings to monitor the total and available space on your phone and microSD card 10 8 Apps notifications Tap to view details about the applications installed on your phone to manage their data usage or force them to stop In the Notifications menu y...

Page 44: ...nscreen keyboard voice input settings pointer speed etc 10 13 2 Date time Use Date time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are displayed 10 13 3 Back up Turn on to back up your phone s settings and other application data to Google servers If you replace your phone the settings and data you ve backed up will be restored onto the new phone when you sign in with your Google ...

Page 45: ...up the Home screen and select Settings System Updates If you want to update the system tap Check for new system update and when that s finished your phone will have the latest version of the software Turn on data connection or Wi Fi before searching for updates Settings for auto check frequency are also available once you restart the phone With auto check selected a dialog advising of a new system...

Page 46: ...ice or sales slip indicating the date of purchase dealer s name model and serial number of the product General Terms and Conditions This warranty is confined to the first purchaser of the product only and is not applicable to cases other than defects in material design and workmanship Items and Conditions Not Covered Damages resulting from normal wear and tear and or the need for regular maintenan...

Page 47: ...reliability 2 Replace the TCT product with the same model or with customer consent a product that has similar functionality formed from new and or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability a When a TCT product or part is replaced or provided any replacement item becomes the customer s property and the replaced or refunded item becomes TCT s property b TCT will...

Page 48: ...or any incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this product 7 This warranty extends to products purchased and sold within the United States and Canada All products sold in United States will be subject to their respective state and federal laws All products purchased in Canada will be subject to Canadian laws Company Contact Information Customer Care may...

Page 49: ...ove the battery and re insert it then restart the phone My phone turns off by itself When your phone turns off by itself make sure that the Power key is not accidentally pressed Check the battery charge level Check your phone s settings for turning off the phone at a certain time If it still doesn t work Factory reset the phone via the Backup reset in the phone s Settings Make sure you have backed...

Page 50: ...location Invalid SIM card Make sure that the SIM card has been correctly inserted see Inserting or removing the SIM card Make sure that the chip on your SIM card is not damaged Make sure that the service of your SIM card matches the network you re on My phone can t make outgoing calls Make sure that you have dialed a valid number and have tapped Call on your phone For international calls check the...

Page 51: ... number from my contacts the number can t be dialed Make sure that you have correctly recorded the number in your file Make sure that you have selected the country code when calling an international number I can t add a contact Make sure that your SIM card contact list is not full if full delete some files or save the files to the phone My callers can t leave messages on my voicemail Contact your ...

Page 52: ...Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other users Make sure that the two phones are within the Bluetooth detection range The battery drains too fast Make sure that you follow the complete charge time minimum 200 minutes After a partial charge the battery level indicator may not be exact Wait for at least 10 minutes after removing the charger to obtain an exact indication Adjust the b...

Page 53: ...en a call or message arrives Make sure that Do Not Disturb mode go to Settings Sound notification Do Not Disturb is not activated Press the Volume up down key to adjust volume I forget some passwords codes keys on phone Perform Factory data reset If you still cannot access your phone submit an inquiry to the authorized repair center Please note this will not be covered under the limited warranty 9...

Page 54: ...C eAAC AC3 AMR NB AMR WB FLAC MIDI MP3 Opus PCM WAV Battery 1 Capacity 2460mAh 1 The original battery has undergone rigorous safety inspections to meet qualification standards the use of non original batteries may be dangerous English CJA2DP0ALAAA Expansion Slot microSD memory card Sold separately Special Features WEA Enabled TTY TTD Enabled HAC Rating M3 T3 Note Specifications are subject to chan...

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