Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel IDOL4 for Cricket User Manual
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7879 Browsing and searching for apps You can browse apps by category. Tap a top-level category, such as GAMES, and tap the app from any subcategory. You can also search for apps using an app’s name or description or the developer’s name. Simply tap and enter the search terms. Downloading and installing apps When you find the app you are interested in, tap it to open its details screen where more information about the app is displayed. 1 . Tap INSTALL (free apps) or the price (paid apps). If the app is not free, you need to sign in to your Google Wallet account and select a payment method. Caution: Once installed, some apps can access many functions or a significant amount of your personal data. The Play Store will show you what the app can access. Tap ACCEPT to proceed, or press to cancel. 2 . Wait for the app to be downloaded and installed automatically. Payment needs to be authorized before paid apps start downloading. The app is successfully installed when the icon appears in the status bar. Open the app from this notification or by locating it in Apps . Creating a Google Wallet account You must set up a Google Wallet account to purchase items from the Play Store. Choose one of the following: • On your computer, go to wallet.google.com to create a Google Wallet account. • The first time you use your phone to buy an item from Google Play Store, you’re prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Wallet account. Warning! When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase items from the Play Store, the phone remembers your password so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission.
8081 Applications Calculator From the home screen, tap > Calculator to use the phone’s convenient built-in calculator for some basic as well as advanced mathematical equations. Clock From the home screen, tap > Clock to use a series of timing tools. Setting a new alarm 1 . Tap in the Clock app. 2 . Tap an existing alarm to configure it, or tap at the bottom of the screen to create a new alarm. 3 . Set up the alarm options, such as time, repeat, and alarm sound. Note: To enable or disable existing alarms directly, just slide the switch. Checking World time Tap in the Clock app to check local time for cities around the world. Tap at the bottom to add a new city or country. Using the Stopwatch and Countdown Tap or in the Clock app to use the stopwatch or the countdown timer. Stopwatch allows you to record lap times, while Countdown allows you to set a time and count down to zero. Downloads The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you have downloaded using the apps such as Browser, or Gmail. From the home screen, tap > Downloads. • Tap a file to open it with the appropriate application. • Long press a file, or check the box in front of it, to delete or share it. Files Quickly access all of your images, videos, audio clips, and other types of files on your phone and microSD card. From the home screen, tap > Files. You can find the file you need by category, or tap Phone or SD card to browse folders and files on the phone storage or the microSD card. • Tap folders and files to access stored items. • Long press an item to access options such as copy, cut, share, or delete. • To copy or cut an item, navigate to a new location and tap Paste.
8283 YouTube From the home screen, tap > YouTube. You can watch YouTube videos or upload your own. Phone settings From the home screen, tap > Settings. The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. WIRELESS & NETWORKS Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi on or off and configure your Wi-Fi connections. When Wi-Fi is on, tap > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct in the Wi-Fi menu to share data between two devices via Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on or off and configure your Bluetooth connections. Data usage Tap next to Cellular data to turn mobile data on or off. You can check how much data has been used during the time cycle you set, set a cellular data limit, see which apps have been using data, or restrict background data for individual apps. Note: The data usage is measured by your phone, and your carrier’s data usage accounting may differ.
8485 More • Airplane mode: Swipe the On/Off switch to turn airplane mode on or off. • NFC: Enable to allow data exchange when the phone touches another device. • Mobile Hotspot and Tethering: Enable to share your phone's mobile 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. • VPN: Set up and connect to virtual private networks. • Mobile networks: Enable or disable data service, allow data services when roaming, select preferred network mode, or set access point names for data access. Important: Data roaming and always-on data may incur significant roaming charges. • Emergency alerts: Enable or disable the options of Emergency alerts. DEVICE Gestures • Turn over to mute: Touch the switch to mute incoming calls by turning the phone over. • Double tap screen: When the switch is on, you can light up the screen by double tapping the screen. Sound & notification Use the Sound settings to configure many aspects of call and notification ringtones, music, and other audio settings. • Sound: Touch to set volume for Media, Alarm, Ring and Notification. • Headset mode: Touch the switch to enable headset mode. Ringtones will only be heard from the headset if it is plugged in. • Also vibrate for calls: Touch to vibrate phone for incoming calls. • MaxxAudio: Touch to set the sound effect for music and movies. • Do not disturb: Touch to set whether interrupt and priority interruptions. • Phone ringtone: Touch to set your 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 configure whether to show all notification content or don't show notification at all, or hdie sensitive notification content when your device is locked. • App notifications: Touch to block or set priority for app notifications. • Notification access: Touch to view the notification listeners.
8687 Display • Brightness level: Set the brightness of the display. • Adaptive brightness: Optimize brightness level for available light. • Wallpaper: Select a background image for the home screen. • Screen mode: Touch to adjust color temperature. • Sleep: Set the inactivity duration before the screen turns off automatically. • Press Power key twice for Camera: When the function is enabled, you can quickly access Camera without unlocking your phone. • Daydream: Manage the Daydream function. When Daydream is enabled, photos, animations, or time will be displayed as a screensaver. • Font size: Set the font size of the text on the screen. • Auto-rotate screen: Tap to set whether rotate the contents of the screen or stay in portrait view. • Reversible: Touch the switch to enable reversible user interface when your phone is held upside down. You can also answer a call even if your phone is held upside down. But this is not suppoerted during a call. • Matrix FlipCase: When the function is enabled and the cover is installed, the case will light up and show the time or weather information when you press the Power k e y. • Auto-launch VR: If activated, the VR launcher starts automatically when VR headset is plugged in. • Wi-Fi Display: Share your phone’s data such as music and video file with your TV by enabling Wi-Fi display Lock screen Func shortcuts After Func shortcuts is activated, a couple of app shortcuts will be displayed on your lock screen. WallShuffle Enable this function to display different wallpapers on your lock screen each time you press the power key to unlock your phone. Screen lock • None: Touch to disable screen unlock security. • Swipe: Touch to enable slide unlock mode. • Pattern: Touch to draw a pattern to unlock screen. • PIN: Touch to enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen. • Password: Touch to enter a password to unlock screen. Lock screen message Touch to input owner information which will display on the locked screen. Smart Lock You must set a screen lock first when you enable this function.
8889 Boom key • From Lock Screen – Take quick photos without unlocking your phone. • In Gallery – Create collages instantly. Keep pressing until you get one that is just right. • During video record – Broadcast from video record and create VR content to share. • During video playback – Add special effects and share. • In Onetouch Music – Increase loudness and enhance bass. Apps Touch to view details about the applications installed on your phone, to manage their data usage and force them to stop. In the Permissions menu of an application, you can grant permissions for the app, such as allowing the app to access your Camera, Contacts, Location, etc. In the Notification menu, you can configure whether to allow notifications from this app even when Do not disturb mode is on, hide sensitive content, etc. Storage & USB Use these settings to monitor the total and available space on your phone. Connect to PC Select the USB connection mode between your phone and PC. You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions. Your phone stores these files in the internal storage or on a removable microSD card. Connecting your phone to a computer via USB 1 . Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable. 2 . Open the notification panel and tap . 3 . Choose one of the following options: • Charging only: Charge your phone via USB. • Transfer files (MTP): Transfer media files on Windows® or Mac. Note: For Windows XP, please install the drivers and Media Player 11 (or later version) when you use Media device (MTP) for the first time. If you have a Mac, visit http://www.android.com/filetransfer to download the necessary software. • Transfer photos (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software. • MIDI: Connect to a computer for MIDI file input. Battery Check how much power remains for the battery and what has been using the battery. You can set the mode in order to save battery life. Memory Touch to view the total memory and the memory used by applications. Users Touch to add an account for this phone, or use this phone in guest mode.
9091 PERSONAL Location Activate location services to determine your location (see Google applications – Google Maps – Activating location services). Security • Encrypt phone: Encrypt your data on the phone to protect your privacy. • Set up/change password: Set or change the password when reset the factory or device data. • Set up SIM card lock: Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock to require PIN before accessing the nano-SIM card. • Make passwords visible: Display passwords as you enter them. • Device administrators: View or deactivate apps you have authorized to be device administrators. • Unknown sources: Enable to permit installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store. • Storage type: Describes your storage. • Trusted credentials: Display trusted CA certificates. • Install from storage: Install certificates from storage. • Clear credentials: Delete all certificates. • Trust agents: View or deactivate trust agents. • Screen pinning: When this function is enabled, you can always keep a window in view by touching the Overview button and then the pin icon. In this case, the user cannot go to any other window or open any 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: Turn on or off some apps’ access to your phone usage information. Accounts Manage your accounts and synchronization. Tap Accounts to sign in to or create accounts on your phone. Tap an account type to see that type of accounts you have added and adjust the accounts settings. Language & input • Language: Select a language and region for your system. • Spell checker: Use Google spell checker to check for spelling errors when entering text. • Personal dictionary: Add new words to the phone’s dictionary or remove words from the dictionary. The words you add are used for spell check and word suggestion. • Keyboard & input methods: Configure text input settings. • Text-to-speech output: Preferred engine: Select the speech synthesis engine you want to use or change its settings. Speech rate: Select how quickly you want the synthesizer to speak.
9293 Listen to an example: Play a brief sample of the speech synthesizer, using your current settings. Default language status: Describes support level of default language. • Pointer speed: Select how fast the pointer/mouse should scroll when you connect the phone to a trackpad or mouse accessory. Google Tap to modify Google settings. Backup & reset • Back up my data: Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers after you sign in to your Google account. • Backup account: Set the Google account that the data is backed up to. • Automatic restore: Restore previously backed up settings and data when you reinstall an app. • Factory data reset: Reset your phone to factory default settings. All your personal data from the phone’s internal storage will be erased. • Device reset: Reset your personal settings, no data or media will be deleted. SYSTEM Date & time Set date, time, time zone, and how date and time are displayed. You can also use network-provided data. Accessibility Configure the system accessibility options and accessibility plug-ins on your phone, such as using TalkBack for low-vision users. Printing Configure cloud printing service options, manage print jobs, and more. Regulatory & Safety View regulatory & safety information. Cricket software update Tap to check software update. About phone View phone status, legal information, and other information.
9495 Upgrading the phone software Use FOTA Upgrade tool to update your phone's software. All personal information will be saved following the update process. We recommend you back up your personal data using Smart Suite before upgrading. FOTA Upgrade Tap > Settings > Cricket software update. Tap Check for updates, and the phone will search for the latest software. Your phone will automatically download the update package. You can choose to install or ignore the updates. Troubleshooting If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it performs abnormally, you can refer to the chart below. If your particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone. Problem Possible causes Possible solution Poor receptionThe network signal is too weak at your current location, for example, in a basement or near a tall building, because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach it. Move to a location where the network signal can be properly received. The network is busy at the current time (for example, during peak times, there may be too much network traffic to handle additional calls). Avoid using the phone at such times, or try again after waiting a short time. You are too far away from a base station for your service provider. You can request a service area map from your service provider. Echo or noise Poor network link quality on the part of your service provider. End the call and dial again. You may be switched to a better- quality network link or phone line. Poor local telephone line quality. End the call and dial again. You may be switched to a better- quality network link or phone line. Unable to select certain features Your service provider does not support these features, or you have not applied for services that provide these features. Contact your service provider.
9697 ProblemPossible causes Possible solution Battery not chargingThe battery or battery charger is damaged. Contact the dealer. The phone’s temperature is below 32°F or higher than 104°F. Adjust the environment to avoid extremes of temperature. Poor contact between the battery and charger. Check all connectors to make sure all connections have been properly made. Shortened standby time The display brightness is high or Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc is not disabled when they are not in use. Adjust the brightness of screen as appropriate. Exit background-running applications if they are not being used for a long time. Disable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when not in use. If you are not able to connect to the network, the phone will continue to send out signals as it attempts to locate a base station. Doing so consumes battery power and will consequently shorten standby time. Change your location to one where the network is accessible, or temporarily turn off your phone. Cannot turn your phone on Battery power has been depleted. Recharge the phone’s battery. nano-SIM card error The nano-SIM card has malfunctioned or is damaged. Take the nano-SIM card to your service provider for testing. The nano-SIM card is inserted improperly. Insert the nano-SIM card properly. There is debris on the nano-SIM card contacts. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the nano-SIM card contacts. Problem Possible causes Possible solution Unable to connect to the networkThe nano-SIM card is invalid. Contact your service provider. You are not within the network’s service area. Check the service area with your service provider. Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you are inside a building, move closer to a window. Cannot make outgoing calls You have activated Fixed Dialing Numbers. Go to Fixed Dialing Numbers and disable it. PIN code blocked You have entered an incorrect PIN code three consecutive times. Contact your service provider. If the service provider provides the SIM card’s PUK code, use the PUK code to unlock the SIM card. Unable to enter information into the phonebook The phonebook’s memory is already full. Delete unnecessary data from the contacts. Phone crashes, reboots, freezes, or cannot be powered on Some third-party software is not compatible with your phone. Uninstall the software that may cause the problem. Upgrade the phone software. Reset the phone to factory status. Phone is slow or sluggish Applications are running in the background. Exit background-running applications if they are not being used.