Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel IDOL4S User Manual

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To set preferred network mode
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Touch  Settings\More\Cellular networks\Preferred network mode .
7�1�2 Wi-Fi
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 your phone 
even without a SIM card inserted.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network
•	Touch  Settings\Wi-Fi.
•	 Touch the switch 
 to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
•	 Once Wi-Fi is on, the detailed information of detected Wi-Fi 
networks is displayed.
•	 Touch a Wi-Fi...

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To add a Wi-Fi network
When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your 
preference. 
•	
Touch  Settings. 
•	 Touch  Wi-Fi, then touch the 
 icon and Add network  from the 
Wi-Fi screen.
•	 Enter the name of the network and any required network information.
•	 Touch  SAV E.
To forget a Wi-Fi network
The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which 
you no longer wish to use.
•	 Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
•	 In the Wi-Fi screen, touch the name of the...

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To turn on Bluetooth
•	
Touch  Settings.
•	 Touch 
 to activate/deactivate this function.
To make your phone more recognizable, you can change your phone's 
name which is visible to others.
•	 Touch  Settings\Bluetooth.
•	 Touch the 
 icon and  Rename this device.
•	 Enter a name, and touch  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...

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7�3 Connecting to a computer
With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files 
between your internal storage and a computer. 
To connect your phone to the computer
Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone 
to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that 
the USB is connected.
Open the Notification panel and select  USB for file transfer.
Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media 
Player 11 or higher version) has been...

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To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
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Touch  Settings\More\Tethering & portable hotspot.
•	 Touch the switch beside  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate/
deactivate this function.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
When a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you can change the name 
of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
•	 Touch  Settings\More\Tethering & portable hotspot�
•	 Touch  Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network...

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Touch  SAV E.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a PIN code or password 
for your phone.
To connect/disconnect VPN
To connect to a VPN:
•	 Touch  Settings\More\VPN.
•	 VPNs you have added are listed; touch 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...

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7�6 Connecting with devices through NFC
NFC, short for Near Field Communication, is a short-range high 
frequency wireless communication technology which enables the 
exchange of data between devices over about a 10 centimeter (around 
4 inches) distance.
NFC devices can be used in contactless payment systems, 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...

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8 Multimedia applications ����������
8�1 Camera/Camcorder  ������������������������������������������
Your mobile phone is fitted with a Camera and a Camcorder for taking 
photos and shooting videos.
Before using the Camera or Camcorder, be sure to remove the 
protective lens cover to avoid it affecting your picture quality.
To take a photo or video, touch 
 from the Home screen and then 
touch  Camera.
Touch to 
update settings
Pinch/spread two  fingers together to zoom in/out Touch to switch between...

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To shoot a video
Switch Camera mode to Video mode. First, position the object or 
landscape in the viewfinder and touch the 
 icon to start recording. 
Touch the  icon to stop recording. The video will be automatically 
saved. 
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken
•	 Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken.
•	 Touch the 
 icon then Gmail, Bluetooth, MMS, etc to share the 
photo or video.
•	 Touch the 
 icon or slide down to return to  Camera.
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Settings
Touch 
 to set under options:
Photo
•	 Size Touch to select picture size.
•	 Grid Switch the toggle to enable/disable grid view. 
It divides the screen into equal parts and helps 
you take better photos by making 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...