Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel IDOL4S User Manual

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11 Settings ������������������������������
To go to Settings, touch  from the Home screen, then touch 
Settings.
11�1  Wireless & networks
11�1�1  Wi-Fi
Using Wi-Fi you can now surf the Internet without using your SIM card 
whenever you are in range of a wireless network. The only thing you 
have to do is to enter the  Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point 
to connect your phone to the wireless network.
For detailed instructions on using Wi-Fi, refer to “7�1�2 Wi-Fi”.
11�1�2  Bluetooth...

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11�1�4 Data usage
Cellular data
If you do not need to transmit data on cellular networks, turn off 
cellular data to avoid incurring significant charges for data use on 
local carrier cellular networks, particularly if you do not have a cellular 
data agreement.
Set cellular data limit
By enabling Set cellular data limit, your cellular data connection will 
be disabled when the specified limit is reached. You can also choose a 
data usage cycle to view the statistics and applications related to the...

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11�1�8 More\Tethering & portable hotspot
This function allows you to share your phone's cellular data connection 
via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi access point (refer to “7�4 Sharing your 
phone's cellular data connection ”).
11�1�9 More\VPN
A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile 
devices with access to network resources and software applications on 
their home network when they connect via other wireless or wired 
networks. Mobile VPNs are used in environments...

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Show roaming reminder
Touch to select whether to show a reminder under roaming mode. 
Access Point Names
You can select your preferred network with this menu.
Network carriers
You can select a network carrier.
11�1�11 
Mobile plan
Touch to set the mobile plan.
11�1�12 Emergency alerts
Touch to enter emergency alerts settings, include whether to show 
threats and alert Tone.
11�2 Device
11�2�1  Gestures
The following gestures can be used for quick operations:
•	 Touchless UI Approach the screen with...

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11�2�2 Display
In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness, wallpaper, font 
size, color temperature of your screen, etc. 
Press Power key twice for Camera
If enabled, you can quickly access  Camera by double pressing the 
Power  key without unlocking your phone.
Matrix FlipCase
If  enabled, 
•	 The cover will light up to show the time and weather when you press 
the power key or double touch the screen area. 
•	 Swipe left/right to play the previous/next song or channel when the 
music player...

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WallShuffle
If this function is enabled, different wallpapers will be displayed on 
your lock screen each time you press the power key to unlock your 
phone.
Screen lock
Touch to set your screen unlock method. For example, you can unlock 
your phone by sliding the screen, entering a password, or drawing a 
pattern, etc.
Make pattern visible
This option only displays when you select Pattern to unlock your 
phone. Touch 
 
to make pattern visible.
Automatically lock
Touch to select the duration to lock...

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Sound Set volume for media, ringtone, and alarms.
•	 Headset mode Mark the checkbox to enable headset mode. 
Ringtones will only be heard from the headset 
if it is plugged in.
•	 Also vibrate for 
calls Switch the toggle to enable vibration for 
incoming calls.
•	 MaxxAudio Touch to set the sound effect for music and 
movies.
•	 Do Not Disturb Touch to allow alarms, reminders, calls, etc. 
when Do not disturb mode is enabled.
•	 Phone ringtone Touch to set your incoming call ringtone.
•	 Default...

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11�2�5 Boom Key
If Boom Key is enabled, 
•	From Home screen, press the key to show weather effect. 
•	 Press the key to instantly take a photo when your phone is locked. 
•	 Press and hold the key to take burst shot when your phone is locked.
•	 Press the key to trigger audio effect when a song or movie is played.
•	 Press the key to enhance voice quality during a call.
•	 Press the key from Gallery Moments to create a photo collage.
•	 Press the key to trigger special effect such as sequence change...

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11�2�8 Battery
Touch any category in the battery management screen to view its 
power consumption.
You can adjust power use via the screen brightness or screen timeout 
settings in the Display screen.
11�2�9 Memory
Touch to view the total memory and the memory used by applications.
11�2�10  Users
Touch to add an account for this phone.
11�3 Personal
11�3�1  Location
On
Touch the 
 switch to enable the use of information from Wi-Fi 
and cellular networks to determine your approximate location, for 
use...

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Recent location requests
This list shows the recent location requests.
11�3�2 
Security
Encrypt phone
Requires a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to decrypt your phone 
each time you power it on.
Prevent mis-operation
Switch the toggle to prevent mis-operation in double touch unlock 
mode.
Set up SIM card lock
•	Switch the toggle of  Lock SIM card to lock the SIM card with a PIN 
code.
•	 Touch  Change SIM PIN  to change the PIN code.
Make passwords visible
Switch the toggle to show passwords as you...