Alcatel OneTouch Alcatel IDOL4S User Manual

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To set preferred network mode
•	
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 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 carrier for details). When finished, 
touch  Connect. 
To activate 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 
available wireless network within range. The following steps activate 
the notification function when Wi-Fi is on:
•	 Touch  Settings. 
•	 Touch  Wi-Fi, then touch the 
 icon and  Advanced  from the Wi-Fi 
screen.
•	 Switch to toggle beside  Network notification to activate/deactivate 
this function.  
						

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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 saved network.
•	 Touch  FORGET in the dialog that opens.
7�2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices(1)
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that 
you can use to exchange data, or connect to other Bluetooth devices 
for various uses. 
To exchange data, touch  Settings\Bluetooth, your device and other 
available ones will show on the screen.
(1)  You are recommended to use  Alcatel Bluetooth headsets, which have 
been tested and proved compatible with your phone. You can go to   
www.alcatelonetouch.us  for more information about the Alcatel Bluetooth 
headset. 
						

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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 exchange data.
•	 Touch  Settings\Bluetooth.
•	 Touch 
 and  Refresh.
•	 Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with in the list.
•	 A dialog will pop up, touch  PAIR to confirm.
•	 If the pairing is successful, your phone connects to the device.
To disconnect/unpair from a Bluetooth device
•	 Touch the Settings icon 
 beside the device you want to unpair.
•	 Touch  FORGET to confirm. 
						

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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 installed. 
To locate the data you have transferred or downloaded in internal 
storage, touch  Files. All data you have downloaded is stored in  Files, 
where you can view media files (videos, photos, music and others), 
rename files, install applications into your phone, etc.
7�4  Sharing your phone's cellular data connection
You can share your phone's cellular 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.
The functions below may incur additional network charges 
from your network carrier. Extra fees may also be charged in 
roaming areas.
To share your phone's data connection via USB
Use the USB cable that come with your phone to connect the phone 
to a USB port on your computer.
•	 Touch  Settings\More\Tethering & portable hotspot.
•	 Touch the switch beside  USB tethering to activate/deactivate this 
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To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
•	
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 SSID or set your 
network security.
•	 Touch  SAV E.
To play media files on device with Wi-Fi Display feature
You can share your phone’s data such as music and video file with your 
TV by enabling the Wi-Fi display.
•	 Touch  Settings\Display\Wi-Fi Display.
•	 To use Wi-Fi display, you must turn on WI-FI.
7�5  Connecting to virtual private networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources 
inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are 
commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions 
so that their users can access local network resources when not inside 
that network, or when connected to a wireless network.
To add a VPN
•	Touch  Settings\More\VPN  and then touch 
 .
•	 In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network 
administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings. 
						

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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
To edit a VPN:
•	 Touch  Settings\More\VPN.
•	 VPNs you have added are listed; touch the 
 icon beside the VPN 
you want to edit.
•	 After editing, touch  SAV E.
To delete:
•	 Touch the 
 icon beside the VPN you want to delete, then touch 
FORGET. 
						

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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 situations, such as sharing 
contacts, photos, videos or files, and entering multiplayer mobile 
games.
To enable NFC function:
•	Drag down notification panel and touch 
 to access  Settings.
•	 Touch  More and switch on the toggle for NFC  to turn on NFC 
function. Or drag down notification panel and touch the NFC icon 
to turn it on. 
						

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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 
front/back camera
Touch to take a picture  Touch to switch 
to Video mode
Touch the screen 
to set a focus
Touch to view the  photos or videos  you have taken Touch to select 
flash mode
Slide left or right to change 
the camera mode to 
Manual, Pano,  Auto, etc.
To take a picture
The screen acts as the viewfinder. First, position the object or 
landscape in the viewfinder, touch the screen to focus if necessary 
and touch the 
 icon to take the picture which will be automatically 
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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.
8�1�1 Modes and settings
Before taking a photo, slide left or right to change the camera mode.
Back camera shooting mode
•	 AUTO Auto mode is turned on.
•	 PANO Touch to turn on panorama function. Touch the shutter 
button to start taking panoramic photo and move the 
phone towards your capture direction and overlap 
the two lines. Once the slots are filled, the photo will 
be automatically saved. If the slots are not fully filled, 
touch the
 shutter button again to save the photo.
•	 MANUAL Touch to manually set ISO,  shutter speed, focal length, 
or white balance as your wish.
•	 SLO-MO Touch to start recording slow motion videos.
•	 MICRO-
VIDEO Press and hold to start recording a micro video.
•	 FYUSE If FYUSE  mode is enabled, you can take 3D photos. 
						

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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 toggle to enable the Electronic 
Image Stabilization (EIS) feature. It helps 
reduce blurring associated with the motion of 
a camera during exposure.